Jay's Build Journey
Hi all, I'm new to this forum and would just like to introduce myself by starting my own build thread, so here goes!
Coming from a JDM background, I've always admired the diversity of the German car scene, particularly the VW and BMW scenes - so many different tuning styles and communities built up around the same platforms.
Nearing the end of 2013, I was searching for a new car. There were a few requirements that I needed:
- German with a large aftermarket community for tunablity and light modding,
- Relatively swift, character, drivability and handling,
- Good on fuel for a daily driver,
- Mature, refined yet with a hint of aggressiveness and boyish nature should I feel in the mood to give it a bit of ragging (Time to grow up! :laugh: ),
- Comfortable and practical,
- Nice interior,
- 5 doors,
- Limited budget.
At first I went straight for the typical hot hatches. However, many of them either didn't fulfil what I needed for a daily drive or were too expensive. At the end, I was left with the Golf GTD.
When I first took the GTD out for a test drive, although it was a diesel, I was thoroughly impressed. Although it wasn't as fast as many of the cars I've driven, it had ample torque for both sensible driving and country-road fun. On top of this, the engine was incredibly smooth, quiet and responsive (besides the turbo lag), the cabin was quiet and comfortable, the seats were lovely and it is so spacious. Coupled with the Kenwood DNX520VBT, it pretty much ticked all my boxes.
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So I took delivery at the beginning of January 2014, and it's story begins.
From dealers:
- Black GTD 170CR
- 18" Charleston wheels
- Kenwood DNX520VBT
- Window tints
- OEM front lip
- Usual business
Interior Cosmetic Mods:
- JDM Broadway 300mm Flat blue tinted rear view mirror
- Full interior LED Conversion
- GTD Seat inserts
- LED Tailights
- Vagcom gauge sweep
- Vagcom Large digital speedometer
- WIFI OBD2 Connector using DashCommands on iPhone
Exterior Cosmetic Mods:
- Replica 15 LED Headlights with 4300K HID's
- LED plate lights (originally had the complete housings, however they lit up the whole road behind me so I switched em for LED bulb replacement which still give a crisp white light without being so bright)
- Red GTI Pinstripe
- Rear badge body coloured vinyl inserts
- Heko wind deflectors
Mechanic Mods:
- GTI twin-tipped backbox/muffler
- GTI Diffuser
- APR VWR Springs (Approx. 30mm)
Engine:
Stage 1 remap: 220bhp, 450NM torque
Planned Mods:
- Osir Telson GT6-S Spoiler
- Wheels [undecided - most likely 3SDM 0.01 or OZ Ultraleggera]
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Pictures:
Please excuse the poorly edited iPhone photos!!
From the dealers:
Currently:
Thanks for looking!
Jay
Hi all, I'm new to this forum and would just like to introduce myself by starting my own build thread, so here goes!
Coming from a JDM background, I've always admired the diversity of the German car scene, particularly the VW and BMW scenes - so many different tuning styles and communities built up around the same platforms.
Nearing the end of 2013, I was searching for a new car. There were a few requirements that I needed:
- German with a large aftermarket community for tunablity and light modding,
- Relatively swift, character, drivability and handling,
- Good on fuel for a daily driver,
- Mature, refined yet with a hint of aggressiveness and boyish nature should I feel in the mood to give it a bit of ragging (Time to grow up! :laugh: ),
- Comfortable and practical,
- Nice interior,
- 5 doors,
- Limited budget.
At first I went straight for the typical hot hatches. However, many of them either didn't fulfil what I needed for a daily drive or were too expensive. At the end, I was left with the Golf GTD.
When I first took the GTD out for a test drive, although it was a diesel, I was thoroughly impressed. Although it wasn't as fast as many of the cars I've driven, it had ample torque for both sensible driving and country-road fun. On top of this, the engine was incredibly smooth, quiet and responsive (besides the turbo lag), the cabin was quiet and comfortable, the seats were lovely and it is so spacious. Coupled with the Kenwood DNX520VBT, it pretty much ticked all my boxes.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So I took delivery at the beginning of January 2014, and it's story begins.
From dealers:
- Black GTD 170CR
- 18" Charleston wheels
- Kenwood DNX520VBT
- Window tints
- OEM front lip
- Usual business
Interior Cosmetic Mods:
- JDM Broadway 300mm Flat blue tinted rear view mirror
- Full interior LED Conversion
- GTD Seat inserts
- LED Tailights
- Vagcom gauge sweep
- Vagcom Large digital speedometer
- WIFI OBD2 Connector using DashCommands on iPhone
Exterior Cosmetic Mods:
- Replica 15 LED Headlights with 4300K HID's
- LED plate lights (originally had the complete housings, however they lit up the whole road behind me so I switched em for LED bulb replacement which still give a crisp white light without being so bright)
- Red GTI Pinstripe
- Rear badge body coloured vinyl inserts
- Heko wind deflectors
Mechanic Mods:
- GTI twin-tipped backbox/muffler
- GTI Diffuser
- APR VWR Springs (Approx. 30mm)
Engine:
Stage 1 remap: 220bhp, 450NM torque
Planned Mods:
- Osir Telson GT6-S Spoiler
- Wheels [undecided - most likely 3SDM 0.01 or OZ Ultraleggera]
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Pictures:
Please excuse the poorly edited iPhone photos!!
From the dealers:
Currently:
Thanks for looking!
Jay
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