07GTI's GTI

[07GTI]

Hey everyone I have always liked cars and my favorites are mustangs and volkswagens I started out my driving with and 89 dodge spirit which was a hand me down form my grandpa and sister. I did minor stereo mods to that but it basically just fell apart huge paint blisters and you could slam the trunk and rust would just fall off (it was a minnesota car for a long time). after that was shot I got a 2001 hyundai tiburon which was okay just couldnt mod it much to my likeing. I then saw a 1995 mustang gt at jordan motors and just had to have it. Traded in the tiburon and was happy. I slowly added mods to the stang like magnalfow mufflers, custom xpipe, hi flow cats, cold air intake, 18x9 chrome cobra r rims, cobra front bumper lights and fogs, custom installed 96 cupholders and moved over drive switch, full 2001 bullitt suspension kept front sway bar(it was better). as time went on it was starting to nickel and dime me and the gas consumption was bad.

I kept seeing the GTI commercials and fell for it instantly drove over to jordans and test drove a black magic two door but didn't have the money at the time so had to wait. Then in march i finally decided to trade in the stang and get the GTI. went to jordan, now lithia and saw the four door setting up front and thought the lines of it looked good and to me at least slightly better then the two door plus it is more practicle for me. Since i got it I have only put on eyelids but once the mod bug gets me I will probably do more.

first got home
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/100_0082.jpg

eyelids and open fog grills
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/openfog.jpg

white clear sidemarkers, Lowered neuspeed sport springs
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/jason.jpg

removed suitcase muffler with .:R32 rear
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/exhaust/100_0996-2.jpg

RH 18x8.5 ZW4's 10mm spacers
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/JasonRHwheels.jpg

Euro GTI headrests
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/DSC_0141.jpg

shaved license plate holes
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/DSC_0024.jpg

[Loccusst]

I am willing to help you work on the car. I have the experiance since I have the 2 door MKV GTI.

[07GTI]

that would be cool thanks,
hope to meet you at a gtg

[DSV]

The car looks great, Jason. Can't wait to see how things progress with it. You'll find all the help you need here on PKG. :tu:

[Gee Tea Eye V]

woohoo!!!! another black gti. i have eyelids too.

thanks for joinin up. hope to meet u soon!

[DubWalkn]

Your luffs are sooo hottt

Your car reminds me of Gary's R, cause it's already so perfect that it doesnt need anything, (except a dropp :D )

[SirRangeALot]

Nice! :tu:

[1FastB5]

welcome to PKG!!

it seems that quite a few of our memebers either currently, or have owned a mustang at some point :rolleyes:

nice choice on the GTI, i remeber seeing that one a few months back, its a sweet car! i've been really itching to get a 4 door GTI, but i also want something thats rwd with a V8 again :emo:

[SirRangeALot]

Since i got it I have only put on eyelids but once the mod bug gets me I will probably do more.

Oh yeah, you think the mod bug was bad when you had the Mustang?? (I owned 2) Just wait, the VW bug doesn't bite, it KILLS!!!! :D :D

[Gee Tea Eye V]

^^ thats true. first it kills the wallet and then it kills u since u have no money... unlike other torture devices, its not slow... its fast but painful

[SirRangeALot]

It's even more painful when you own credit cards!! :eek:

Which is why I want to pick up a second job, I'm SICK of being in debt! Plus, I have more money to use for my modding pleasure!

[07GTI]

yeah driven to school and spinning across three lanes of the highway just cause the rear wheels lose traction on ice isn't very fun

[07GTI]

I have been thinking about a drop not sure when I will get around to it though $$

[SirRangeALot]

I have been thinking about a drop not sure when I will get around to it though $$

:word:

There's talk of having another suspension GTG in August, if you can save up by then, are you in?

[07GTI]

Not sure if the money will be there but might come just to get some ideas

[SirRangeALot]

Yeah, I hope to have mine by then.

Try http://www.shox.com, they have good deals. I'm getting my H&R/Koni setup from them for $719. Maaaaybe I can get a group buy going...?

[07GTI]

let me know what you hear about the group buy, but I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to replace springs since my car is still under warranty?

[Gee Tea Eye V]

the only thing that will void is ur shocks/spring warrenty then

and i dunno if the group buy would work since we all have different coils, but give it a shot :tu:

[chuNknorris]

NIce car, i really like the 4 door to be honest

[DSV]

it seems that quite a few of our memebers either currently, or have owned a mustang at some point :rolleyes:

Half of the members owned Mustangs and the other half owned Hondas, lol.

[SirRangeALot]

and i dunno if the group buy would work since we all have different coils, but give it a shot :tu:

Nothing to lose... :tu:

[Gee Tea Eye V]

i was just thinking the same thing

[Loccusst]

Warranty will be fine......I have Nuespeed springs with Koni FSD shocks. If we ever meet up I will take you for a ride.

[stollen]

Half of the members owned Mustangs and the other half owned Hondas, lol.

I never owned either, I don't fit in :emo:

Oh, and weren't we trying to not get the build threads off topic? :D

[07GTI]

how much did that lower it? I am not looking to drop it alot just enough to take the gap out and still maintian good ride quality and of course not spend a ton unless it is for quality
couple of photoshops of drop with some fun extras

[lreven]

"and saw the four door setting up front and thought the lines of it looked good and to me at least slightly better then the two door plus it is more practicle for me."

When they came out with the 4-door, I became interested. Looks good and like my first rabbit (4-door) practical. At least that's what I'll tell my wife!

[Gee Tea Eye V]

i didnt even notice this was a build thread!

hey 07GTI if u want i will clean this up...my bad just let me know and ill clean it up so its a nice and clean build thread

[07GTI]

It is not a big deal to me if you clean it up but if it works better that way go ahead

[Gee Tea Eye V]

lol its up to u ive just been keeping them clean for the users so its easier to read threw their builds. ill clean some of it up tomorrow afternoon :tu:

[07GTI]

got my pkg decals not sure where to put them. Narrowed it down to rear side windows or side skirts infront of rear wheel from what I see in the gallery most are in the windows but a couple are in other spots. My side skirt isnt that big (its stock) but it would fit but it may look wierd just looking for suggestions thanks.

[07GTI]

I decided on my own, just wouldn't fit on the side skirt but loooooks gooood in the windows silver was a good choice with black. I will post picks of the slight update later.

[John2.0T]

thats what i would have gone with! Good choice!

[07GTI]

heres a quick pick of the decal
looks better in person

[DSV]

They look awesome, Jason. Nice placement choice. :tu:

[07GTI]

just found these today, they are jetex, would like to get in the future what to you think. It comes with a template to trim stock bumper

[chuNknorris]

I like that exhaust WAY better than the new R32.

[stollen]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of the new R32 exhaust setup, that one looks much better. Just as long as it sounds good, never heard of that brand before...

[Gee Tea Eye V]

i love the new r32 exhaust set up....

anyway i think the one above would be sweet if u make a clean cut and it looks good afterwards ive heard of that company but havent heard many reviews

[DSV]

Jetex is a really great brand. Their stuff is more readily available over in Europe.

Also, I like how Forge made use of the VW badge on the back of the GTI, lol. :D

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/pg-vw-golf5large.jpg

[07GTI]

been searching and couldn't find a sound clip for the jetex exhaust. Have heard it is good and not to loud, but would like to here it anyone know of any soundclips? would like to here the quadtip one.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

it was hard to find clips of my TT exhaust, only ever found one good one. but ill keep my eyes open for ya :tu:

[07GTI]

there finally here, my fog grills came $40 to my front door here is were I got them,
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214032
more pics after I get them installed

[07GTI]

Before and after the install

[stollen]

The open fog grills are a nice touch :tu:

[DSV]

The open fog grills are a nice touch :tu:

Agreed. I like em. :tu:

[07GTI]

ecs clear/white sidemarker lights

before

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/view-3.php-1.jpg

after

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/view-2.php-2.jpg

[twooly]

nice....altough the blury pic makes me sick :D

[07GTI]

nice....altough the blury pic makes me sick :D

lol yeah it was a combo of being happy they were on and my camera on my phone not showing the blur, can't find good camera :confused:

[mshimon]

I've never had a mustang or honda, but a Ford Explorer which kicked winters butt

[chuNknorris]

I've never had a mustang or honda, but a Ford Explorer which kicked winters butt

:huh:

[twooly]

I've never had a mustang or honda, but a Ford Explorer which kicked winters butt

:wtf:

[07GTI]

I've never had a mustang or honda, but a Ford Explorer which kicked winters butt


:huh:


:wtf:

I think mshimon is talking about an earlier part of the thread were someone mentioned alot of PKGer's have owned either a honda or a mustang at some point :D

[07GTI]

well I haven't updated this in awhile :D so I have lowered the GTI with some nuespeed springs and guess just been making future mod plans like usual just a little more practical now, may put off getting a bug :dunno: let me know what you think of some of my ideas.

I have been thinking about dual exhaust for awhile this would probably be custom and something like this.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/view-2phpcopy-1.jpg

I like the idea of painting my bumper plate shield gray so it stands out more like on other color cars plus found a couple of wheel options which I have only found a couple I like as much as my Huffs

Photochop RH wheels painted plate shield

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/GTIAwsome.jpg

TSW wheels

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/MyGTI4.jpg

[1FastB5]

not really diggin the dual exhaust set up


but the TSW wheels look fantastic :tu:

[07GTI]

yeah still thinking about dual exhaust, and the TSW are the first ones I found but the RH's have more of a lip but also a bigger price tag so I guess I will have to think about it, thanks for your input though.

[OrangeDUB]

Yeah I say go with the TSW's. They would be a lot cheaper than the RH's too :tu:

[07GTI]

yeah the more I look at the pics the more I lean toward the TSW's plus they would keep in tune with the color on the HUFF's plus I could afford them :D thanks Casey

[DSV]

I'm digging that dual exhaust setup, as well as the painted plate shield and TSW wheels. I say chop them all onto a photo of your car so we can see what the total package looks like. :tu:

[07GTI]

will do thanks

[Gee Tea Eye V]

id saw go with the rh's or somethin close too it, imho the tsw's spokes are too thin for our fat ass cars

[07GTI]

yeah I don't know if the RH's where not so expensive it would be an easier decison but still I keep leaning back to the TSW the seem to match the lines better and they come in my color theme :D but thanks Jake

here is a vs. of the two wheels RH VS. TSW

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/GTIAwsome.jpg VS. http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/sweetGTI.jpg

[Gee Tea Eye V]

i bet u could find some reps

[07GTI]

i bet u could find some reps

yeah I did that with my stang but the place I got them from has changed hands and I haven't been back since, I was gunna check ICE TRUCK and AUTO since the guy that worked at the old place moved over there but not sure. Any other good places to look for reps?? ohh and I am in no hurry to replace the HUFFS just lookin but thanks :D

[Gee Tea Eye V]

well it depends if ur thinking about other oem wheels, raderwerks.com has great oem reps at great prices, about the rh's i dunno ill look around later tonight :tu:

another thought, u could get the huffs painted, unless ur lookin for a dish.:tu:

[07GTI]

thanks for lookin, the huffs stay stock for winter wheels, because you gotta dish the new wheels :D

[07GTI]

Updated first post with better pics :D

[STÖDER]

go with the rh's they are dope

[07GTI]

go with the rh's they are dope

ohh yeah, they are on the top of my list as of now :D just need a job

[STÖDER]

yeah true that

[gtiupb2002]

Hows the ride quality with the neuspeed sport springs? I think I may be going with springs now to get less wheel gap, its so hard to have a car thats pretty low, and go to something with as much wheel gap as the A3 it just dont look right.

[07GTI]

Hows the ride quality with the neuspeed sport springs? I think I may be going with springs now to get less wheel gap, its so hard to have a car thats pretty low, and go to something with as much wheel gap as the A3 it just dont look right.

neuspeeds ride really well but are alittle bouncy with the stock shocks. handle much better and get it in a proper stance untill I can save up for the coils :D

[07GTI]

well first off a Job is still needed but as usual I am always looking and planning for upcoming mods :D and this is the direction I have been leaning further and further towards. I'm sure some of you have seen the photochop in the shoutbox but figured I would update my build thread for once and get some feedback on the plans as of now.

not sure how much longer my stock shocks will handle being lowered so I have been looking into Coilovers pretty sure its going to be Konis as they ride like stock and lower it decent. I'm looking at coils so I can set them were I want and not be limited by spring shock combo.

wheels I think I have found a place that will custom drill 5x112 and any backspacing I want but I might need some help with this in the future :D

I would like LED tails but all the ones for the MKV's look funny to me so I will probably just stick with .:R tails and last on the cosmetic list would be a votex front lip, there may be more custom stuff in the future but at the moment I am still working on my exhaust so nothing till thats done

once I have everything above somewhat done performance is next on the list. Larger intake piping and Boost pipes, CAI, and noise pipe delete. Then maybe a Chip in the future.

anyways those are the plans as of now, let me know your thoughts suggestions.

here is a rendering of what I am thinking

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/torqwheels.jpg

[justin]

that looks fantastic.

now do it!

[SirRangeALot]

Boy you're really liking that photoshop aren't you? :D

GO FOR IT! :tu:


not sure how much longer my stock shocks will handle being lowered so I have been looking into Coilovers pretty sure its going to be Konis as they ride like stock and lower it decent. I'm looking at coils so I can set them were I want and not be limited by spring shock combo.

A word of advice, if you plan on a spring/shock combo, DON'T keep your stock shocks. They will wear out a lot faster, and since you're replacing springs anyway, might as well do the whole kit and kaboodle, which coils will take care of for you. ;)

[07GTI]

that looks fantastic.

now do it!

Thanks Justin, workin on it :D


A word of advice, if you plan on a spring/shock combo, DON'T keep your stock shocks. They will wear out a lot faster, and since you're replacing springs anyway, might as well do the whole kit and kaboodle, which coils will take care of for you. ;)

yeah I already went down that road and realized I should have done both at once but figured I'd save some cash and let the shocks wear out faster :D pretty sure I can go another 15k on the neuspeeds before I will "have to" replace them so I will upgrade instead of just getting better shocks I think I'm going Koni coils. Thanks for looking out though I learned my lesson lol hope I can get these mods moving soon :)

[mshimon]

I think mshimon is talking about an earlier part of the thread were someone mentioned alot of PKGer's have owned either a honda or a mustang at some point :D

Haha, I just re-read this thread. I'm also very confused about what I was talking about...it was a great winter vehicle btw.

On to the mods, I really and digging those RHs, but I actually prefer the stock wheels on the GTI. They just go so well with the rest of the car. Of course I'm voting for Koni coils and that dual exhaust setup isn't dilling(word?) my pickle.

Otherwise I like the direction you're going, good luck scraping together the funds.

[07GTI]

RH's I am thinking might be a bit expensive for me so I am looking into the torque thrust ones in the other picture. I too like the stock Huffs but am just really wanting something with a lip.

these are the Torque Thrusts :D

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/torqwheels.jpg

and here is the exhaust I am working on just moving the tips out further but not sure that will happen :) but yeah I know it may not be for everyone

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/exhaust/100_0996-2.jpg

[SirRangeALot]

yeah I already went down that road and realized I should have done both at once but figured I'd save some cash and let the shocks wear out faster :D pretty sure I can go another 15k on the neuspeeds before I will "have to" replace them so I will upgrade instead of just getting better shocks I think I'm going Koni coils. Thanks for looking out though I learned my lesson lol hope I can get these mods moving soon :)

Oh I didn't even realize you lowered your car. :hide: My bad!

And it looks like you did that awhile ago too. NM, I'll just shut up now. :censored: :D

[07GTI]

no worries Jeremy only way you can really tell is if i'm next to a stock MKV the coils should help with this haha :D

[John2.0T]

Sounds like you have some solid plans, Jason!

I definitely agree on wheels with a lip and a nice staggered look. MkV's can definitely pull it off! Good luck!

[berserker]

DOOOO IT!

:poke:

and the koni coils.. i know they're in your favorites.. JUST DOO IT ALREADY!!!!!

[07GTI]

Sounds like you have some solid plans, Jason!

I definitely agree on wheels with a lip and a nice staggered look. MkV's can definitely pull it off! Good luck!

Thanks John, not sure I am going to do staggered, definitely wider, but I would like to be able to rotate them like normal unless thats not really that important :dunno: I think when I get closer to ordering the wheels I might post up more details on what I am getting for help with suggestions :D


DOOOO IT!

:poke:

and the koni coils.. i know they're in your favorites.. JUST DOO IT ALREADY!!!!!

gahhh I know saving duh monies as I type all depends on how fast I can find a job :( but hopefully sooner then later :)

[07GTI]

Well you've probably seen in other posts about the new wheels, but since I just got the Euro GTI headrest I thought I'd update the build thread. First page is updated and Yes Gary, Performance mods are next :D

[Saab900CE]

Performance mods are next :D

FINALLY! IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN TIME! :p

[stollen]

First page is updated and Yes Gary, Performance mods are next :D

<burns>Eeeeexcellent</burns>

[Kelso]

FINALLY! IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN TIME! :p

No shat!! ;)

[sam]

I know you were looking for coils, did you ever get some?
Have you checked these out?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.0T/Suspension/Coil_Overs/ES9450/

[07GTI]

yep I have seen those, but if I went with FK I would go for the Silverlines as they are adjustable. But I think when I have some money saved up again I am going with the Koni Coils by STaSIS Engineering, Koni's go pretty low and ride really nice from what I heard and with the STaSIS set up you don't need to worry about getting the shocks adjusted correctly

[sam]

They still have adjustable height

[07GTI]

They still have adjustable height

yeah sorry I ment the shocks and struts have adjustable dampening, but I see they are set up by FK to match the MKV so maybe the wouldn't be so bad

[lenny]

I've honestly come to the conclusion that dampening rates don't mean much unless you're absolutely dead nuts on a perfectly handling car. What are the spring rates from your old setup and what is the travel distance compared to your new setup/setup you wish to get.... Name brands, purchase price, and overall consumer opinion (especially in the VW world where everyone loves the comma coilovers when in all honesty, they're a waste of resources) mean jack shit....


Three things to worry about when buying a coilover if you don't race day in and day out:

1. Spring Rates..... high rate= buy a pillow to place in the bucket seat
2. Suspension Travel..... Cars with more travel tend to handle better
3. Warranty.....I got 2 years warranty

Do your research. If all you are looking for is a sick ass stance then save your money... Lets face it, we live in Iowa and none of us will see hard track time. Find something that rides nice, gets the stance you want, and has a great warranty for a decent price....AKA... if you spend more than 600 you're not trying hard enough
-Dan

[John2.0T]

Really?!

Sounds to me like he is definitely doing his research by NOT making an impulse decision on coils and has a grip on the differences between his top choices.
If you knew his old setup, you would know that the coilover kits in consideration are an upgrade, and are solid choices :).
Sounds like you didn't read his post and do your own research.

Definitely excited to see the GTI coming along Jason! Keep us updated ;).

[sam]

How about cup kit's as an option? To be quite honest I don't think I would ever adjust coilovers if I got them, I'd find a comfortable ride height and leave it.

A few I've been looking at, may interest you too Jason

SuperSport 439.99$ - http://us-shop.goingfast.com/product_info.php?info=p5771_VW-MK5-Supersport-Suspension-Cup-Kit-45-45-Drop.html

Clubsport 574.99$ - http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_6_8697_8851_8872_9723&info=Autotech_10.498.805K_ClubSport_Stage_I_Spring _and_Shock_Kit&products_id=932

Lenny could you show me what options there are under 600$? I haven't been able to find much outside of those 2 kits.

Me personally, I plan to drive my MKV a lot, I have a couple 18 hour road trips coming up and I'd prefer my back not feel like I just railed a fat chick when I arrive.

H&R's touring kit has a nice 1.3 drop, and ride quality is supposed to be maintained.

Otherwise, I'd go with a setup like Locusst. FSD shocks and some sport springs. But that would put me well over 600$.

[07GTI]

yes I have been doing my reasearch :) at the moment the stock shocks on lowering springs does a decent job, got it lowered and handles allright. The worst part although very small part is on rough roads it can be a tad bouncy. Once the stock shocks/struts go I need an upgrade for sure, wether that will be just upgrades shocks or coils I'm still up in the air. I have some time to decide and continue to research. I lean towards coils cause the springs drop it nice but I may want to go a tad lower. But cupkits aren't out of the question, but I have searched and found that it seems like the Koni Coils would suite my wants and needs the best.
Yes I most likely will find a stance I like and never change it but I want that ability to set it perfect. And yes the dampaning is not a huge deal I just didn't realize it was setup already on the FK's and I always thought if you didn't like the ride it woudl be nice to change it if needed. The StaSIS kit (Koni's) has the dampening already set too but allows you to change it if you want unlike the FK's Sam had posted.
now maybe I will have the cash saved up and change my mind but I'll be sure to post up question when it gets closer :D

[07GTI]

well been a tad bored while looking for a job so i was messing around in photoshop and came up with a few future possibilities. Also thinking about what else I might do, just fun ideas though not sure I'll do them all or not. Might even find a project car, 68 Mustang Fastback :drool:

Ideas are as follows but in no particular order :D
Lowered on StaSIS coils and a few wheel color changes.

Interior will have a AWE boost gauge, and upgraded HeadUnit possibly with GPS

Under the hood there will be Neuspeed intake, Hi-Flow Turbo Discharge Conversion Kit, and Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe Conversion, upgrade the DV. Then maybe stage 1 chip not sure which one yet.

original gray
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/orgRH.jpg

dark flat gray/black
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/grayRH.jpg

red that matches brakes and stripe
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa288/07GTI/redRH.jpg

[sam]

I like the red.

[BROBS]

yeah red.

but dark red like the pic.. not like the actual color of the stripe red.

[07GTI]

oh yeah definitely a darker red. Guess the stripe is pretty lit up by the sun in that pic its actually darker, so go buy the wheel color in that pic. Thats more what I was thinking :D

[swirlfree]

Ya. Red and the coils. Your car will be ill.

[Dubtuner]

Actually not digging the red as much as the black i think

[sam]

Yeah looking at this again the black is TITS MAN