Dubjetta///'s build

[Dubjetta///]

I suppose I should start one of these to show everyone the stages of my car. I bought it mid-June 2006 with just over 99,000 miles on it for $4,000. Just like every teenager that gets a new car the first thing i did was put a headunit in the car. /////Alpine's deck with a iPod cable was my choice. Soon after that I decided that I needed to "kick up the bass" with some subwoofers. Saw Bestbuy had some Infinity's and drove over there for a steal on a pair. Grouped with a Rockford Fosgate amp, i was thumpin' my way down the streets getting looks from everyone I passed. Driving around at night i noticed my stock headlights weren't doing justice so I installed some Autozone fogs just so I could see the road a bit better. Thought I was cool when i installed a Jetta banner on the windshield and some VW logo's on the sides just to make sure everyone knew what the car was :sly: ;). in the winter I didn't do much. I realized that the stock headlights again weren't doing it for me so I looked on Ebay for some headlights. Came across a pair which had angel eyes (or so I thought) and was too excited. For my birthday I purchased Pioneer speakers in the doors and I was ready to go....

[Dubjetta///]

Not too long into the summer season I purchased smoked sidemarkers, the front of the car was finally coming together. CAI was next on the list as I made new friends that helped me out in that category. Smoked dummy's and turns were looked for and bought. A front wheel bearing was replaced and problems were cured for now. Treffen 2007 was around the corner and wanted to do something I wanted for a while. A EUROPLATE was it, many different ideas as for what it would say were in mind but WV-OTN3V was my choice. At Treffen is where I come into the PKG sceen, talking to Mike in various ways and finally joining. Recently replaced the stock ECU chip with a TT chip. I would never go back, it gives me an extra edge and better gas mileage. Pictures to follow below... (stages from beginning to current)

[Dubjetta///]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/CarPix061.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/CarPix005.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/Newcarpictures117.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/CarPix169.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/5-26-07010.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/Newcarpictures119.jpg
-Lost the fogs- I got sick of them and I never used them anymore
How she sat for a week during my vacation waiting for the bearing and smoked dummy's/turns
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/Newcarpictures135.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/mk4andmk3010.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/Newnewpictures013.jpg
TINT!
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/Newnewpictures001.jpg

[Dubjetta///]

Pulled the banner and Logo's off and the Jetta looks a lot cleaner....
Europlate for Treffen:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/ChyeaSON004.jpg
TOW hook before Treffen and the Europlate:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/ChyeaSON001.jpg

...that's it so far, I will update soon as I am getting some more stuff in the next couple months....

[Dubjetta///]

After Treffen!!!! Mike hooked me up with this....SOME PKG love:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/yeaup005.jpg

:D

[chuNknorris]

Looks good... Lower it on some new rims next!

[Tony!]

I saw this when it was just the first post and sorry dude, I thought it was a joke. The subs/amp/jetta banner/cheapo universal fogs... I really thought it was a joke. It brought me back to high school when everyone did the same things to their Grand Am's and Cavaliers/Berettas. I'm glad you ditched the banner/fogs. Those were super lame. Now you're headed in a good direction. Keep it subtle, keep it euro.

[DSV]

Like Tony said, glad to see you've come a long ways forward from when you first got the car. It's looking a lot cleaner now. I especially love the euro plate.

Where did you get your smoked turns/dummies? Those are on my list of things to add as well.

[07GTI]

looks good :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

Where did you get your smoked turns/dummies? Those are on my list of things to add as well.

www.goingfast.org $80 plus shipping.

They are great if you don't have fogs, I didn't like the look of amber on my car so i went with these. 2 :thumbup: for them though. I'll do a DIY on how to get them in the NA bumpers, It was easy.

[DSV]

www.goingfast.org $80 plus shipping.

They are great if you don't have fogs, I didn't like the look of amber on my car so i went with these. 2 :thumbup: for them though. I'll do a DIY on how to get them in the NA bumpers, It was easy.

That would be slick. I'd appreciate the DIY on it. I was looking at getting them from GoingFast originally, so it's good to hear somebody else got the lights through them.

[SirRangeALot]

Looking good...I'm glad you pulled off the windshield decal; it was a bit too much. :)

[Kelso]

Yeah car looks clean now...no fogs and logos. Gotta say I like it.

[Dubjetta///]

alright, i'm ReBADGING the trunk....I repainted the jetta/// so let me know what you think, i'm going to paint it better, this is just the first try...
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/assortedcamerapictures078.jpg

[Dubjetta///]

OH BTW, that was hand painted :D

[07GTI]

looks good :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

HERE YA GO: mk3 Flyers

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr016.jpg
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[Dubjetta///]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr004.jpg
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http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr018.jpg

[DSV]

woot woot. I like em. Now just get her lowered and you'll be set. :tu:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/dubjetta_flyer_chop.jpg

[CROWN]

paint them hot pink and you'll be ballin

[Dubjetta///]

how 'bout a dark grey/gunmetal/charcoal ???

[CROWN]

lime green with baby blue

[Dubjetta///]

Before:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/CarPix169.jpg

After:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr004.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

So you got new wheels? I like the silver 5 spokes ALOT better than the chrome ones you had. :tu:

[Tony!]

the sidemarkers tinted looks nice - just take the bulb out so it doesn't look like poo when the car is running.

[Dubjetta///]

the sidemarkers tinted looks nice - just take the bulb out so it doesn't look like poo when the car is running.

that was a bad picture:
here's what they normallly look like:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr009.jpg

they only light up the front part, not the rectangular shape in the back

[Tony!]

Yeah - I know what it looks like. I think it looks better with no amber lights at all. The tinted sidemarkers get rid of the amber lens, but when the car is running you still see the amber lights.

I'm going to be shaving the rubstrips and sidemarkers all together, but in the meantime i've got colormatched lens, then i just took the bulbs out so it wouldn't try to light up amber through it if that makes sense.

To me, sidemarkers are ugly and shouldn't be there and you should do everything you can to make them as invisible as possible.

Your call though.

[DSV]

Yeah - I know what it looks like. I think it looks better with no amber lights at all. The tinted sidemarkers get rid of the amber lens, but when the car is running you still see the amber lights.

To me, sidemarkers are ugly and shouldn't be there and you should do everything you can to make them as invisible as possible.

Your call though.

I hear what you're saying exactly. The Hella smoked sidemarkers I have in my bumper look awesome...when they're not lit up. I guess I never thought about just unplugging them.

One of the main things I love about European bumpers is that they don't have sidemarkers....

[Dubjetta///]

I like my sidemarkers lit up, i think every bulb and bub harness has a right to do its job. I was thinking about wiring it so that it blinked but i hear its a pain.

[Dubjetta///]

OH, they arn't amber either, just the regular yellowish tint of a halogen bulb now, no amber is in the front of the car, now to work in the rear... I installed a rear STRUT bar, and maybe it works, maybe it doesn't, but it sure looks cool. Super easy install. Pics up tomorrow!

[DSV]

I installed a rear sway bar, and maybe it works, maybe it doesn't, but it sure looks cool. Super easy install. Pics up tomorrow!

You mean rear strut bar, right? ;) You definitely be able to tell the difference if it was a rear sway bar. Strut bars tie the strut towers together. Sway bars tie the lower suspension points together.

[Droid Conductor]

Looks good man; the wheels look killer.

[Dubjetta///]

Thanks guys, Mike, if you wanna spend $15 tops on it, i would say just try the strut tower bar, see if you notice a difference. Oh, it looks pretty sweet too. :D

OH, in less than 7 days:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/loweredonwheels.jpg

NO MORE WHEEL GAP OR 4x4STATUS

[DSV]

Pics of the bar? Installed? :D

[Dubjetta///]

Pics of the bar? Installed? :D

they will be up around 2:30, i know your excited, but chill :cool:

[OrangeDUB]

NO MORE WHEEL GAP OR 4x4STATUS

I'll still sport the plate in my sig in the meantime ;)

[Dubjetta///]

I'll still sport the plate in my sig in the meantime ;)


I WILL TOO, I WILL TOO, as a rememberance to the past....:drive:

[Dubjetta///]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr020.jpg
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http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr024.jpg
^^^ should i put a sticker on there? maybe a PKG one for good measure???

[Dubjetta///]

....DSV, you had better be making this, i post up pictures and you don't even respond :tear:

[sml]

thats my fault! hes been at my house since 7!

[DSV]

....DSV, you had better be making this, i post up pictures and you don't even respond :tear:

haha, I saw your pictures man, sorry for not responding sooner. It looks like it was pretty easy to make. Were you able to feel much of a difference? This might be worth the $15....


thats my fault! hes been at my house since 7!

He's right. I was over there for about 3 hours earlier tonight.

[Dubjetta///]

yea, i noticed some difference, but to truly know, have someone install it when you don't know, becuase it all could be in my head, but hey, it sure does feel good, a little stiffer in the back turns are a little more fun....

[Dubjetta///]

Be ready for pictures tomorrow night..... :D, be excited guys this is quite the change for me..... i will now be --- http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/slw-n-low.jpg

[DSV]

Be ready for pictures tomorrow night..... :D, be excited guys this is quite the change for me..... i will now be --- http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/slw-n-low.jpg

That's awesome man, congrats! You're going to love it. I may look into that rear bar after hearing how much you like it. Can you post some DIY instructions?

[Dubjetta///]

Instructions for Rear upper strut tower bar:
1. Get 48" of 1" diameter sqaure steel/aluminum beam (Home Depot has it precut)
2. Get two 2" u-clamps, get long arms w/ threads, if anything you'll just have to cut them down, no biggie.
3. Turn on some motivation music (i chose some anberlin and From Autumn to Ashes) :tu:
4. move front seats forward to get the rear seat down. get the trunkspace flat so you can almost lay down in there
5. Pull up the carpeting of the rear shelf, and cut the carpeting covering the top of the rear shocks...
6. Put in the u-clamps in "feet first" and rotate the feet outwards towards the c-pillars, you'll have to push the c-pillar plastic in so the clamps rotate all the way around so that the feet are towards you.
7.repeat step 6 for the other side.....
8. Insert the beam onto the small shelfs behind the seat lock bar...
9. Make sure that the holes you cut in the beam line up with the clamp ends and insert..put the flat metal protector onto the clamp ends and then start to tighten the nuts....
10.^make sure that you do both sides a little at a time making sure that the beam comes into the top of the shock mount evenly, otherwise it won't be fun to redo the tightening.
11. Before all this, put the clamps in like stated above, also put the beam in, and make it even on both sides, it will just clear the width so just measure it out, as even as possible on both the passenger and driver's side. mark with a permanent marker where to drill the holes.
Caution: When drilling, obviously make sure that you drill as straight through as possible...this should be easy, also just rotate the drill around making a bigger hole so that if any mis-measurement. NOW go to step one and install your "HOMEBREW" rear strut tower bar.....
(credits: my friend Jory for info on parts and install info)

[Dubjetta///]

currently http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/slw-n-low.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

currently http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/slw-n-low.jpg

Where are the dropped shots, mang?

[Dubjetta///]

Where are the dropped shots, mang?
Tomorrow, but this is a before and after picture of the rear wheel wells.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/IMG_1766.jpg

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/IMG_1772.jpg

thought this was a sweet picture too...
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/IMG_1771.jpg

[OrangeDUB]

Sweet, that'll satisfy my curiosity till tomorrow :laugh:

[Dubjetta///]

Sweet, that'll satisfy my curiosity till tomorrow :laugh:
SUPER SUPER BUSY today helping my friend (with the blue k2, dub-invader) pull his trans cuz it'was leaking, all better now, and then i was off to work, it sucked, stupid Rich Bastards, anyway, i'll take some pictures tomorrow, any idea's so that i can show you how low i am besides well pics? i suppose i can rest my chin on a curb but na lips suck cahones so w/e...patience is key ladies and gents....CTFO....chill the fock out

[Dubjetta///]

its green, its slow, and its low(er):D

presenting the new name of my car:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/derturtle.jpg

[07GTI]

its green, its slow, and its low(er):D

presenting the new name of my car:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/derturtle.jpg

haha that is sweet :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

Me and a few guys were thinking that i should do a blue painter's tape "bandana" around the car and make it look tied in the back....derturtle....

http://z.about.com/d/kidstvmovies/1/0/W/7/tmnt010.jpg

[07GTI]

Me and a few guys were thinking that i should do a blue painter's tape "bandana" around the car and make it look tied in the back....derturtle....

http://z.about.com/d/kidstvmovies/1/0/W/7/tmnt010.jpg

where would you put it, and is is just for shows or all the time could be a little much all the time :D but a fun idea for shows :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

^ around the headlights to the trunk, for shows only! :D TREFFEN here comes Donatello!!!

[07GTI]

ahhhh haha awsome I say go for it :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/IMG_1776.jpg
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http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/IMG_1778.jpg

[MrFlippant]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/IMG_1783.jpg


That picture is really cool!

[DSV]

Maybe it's just me, but it doesn't look like the front is lowered at all. It actually looks like you have some reverse-rake going on? Do you have anything big and heavy in your trunk like subs or something?

[Dubjetta///]

Maybe it's just me, but it doesn't look like the front is lowered at all. It actually looks like you have some reverse-rake going on? Do you have anything big and heavy in your trunk like subs or something?

Becuase these springs are actually for a vr6 they don't look all that lowered in the front. i need to get vr6 spring hats for the front struts and then it will look even. i wish i had a picture of front wheel well before the drop. IT WAS HUGE, now it isn't all that big. In some pictures it looks bigger than others. Here's the best comparison i have seen as its almost the same picture.....

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/thebestpicsevEr006.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/IMG_1774.jpg


it is about half of what it originally was...haha, funny thing is, i want my car lower now, but i know i can't afford it nor would it be practical. I do like it way better though, in case you didn't know.

[DSV]

Ah, I see what you're talking about. I guess it is lower, just not as low as I had expected. What sort of drop did those springs give you?

I think I'm just used to seeing 60/40 kits where the drop is not even in both the front and the back, so it helps to eliminate the wheel gap. For example, if the car had reverse rake before and you drop the car 50mm F/R, it still has reverse rake, it just sits lower. When you drop the front 60mm and the rear 40mm, then you even out or get rid of the reverse rake altogether.

Hopefully it will sit better with your other spring hats.

[Dubjetta///]

2" drop for the springs. My 2 friends and I all have the same springs and are all ordering the spring hats, guess it is noticeable by all of us. :D It is still way better than 4x4status though, srry orangedub...

[Dubjetta///]

For those of you that haven't seen the pictures, just go back a page and you'll see what we are talking about...

[OrangeDUB]

:D It is still way better than 4x4status though, srry orangedub...

I got my eibach sportlines in the mail today ;)

Your drop looks really good but yeah the front needs to drop a *lil* more to look right. Instead of buying the spring hats why don't you just throw a VR6 in there and call it a day?

[Dubjetta///]

I got my eibach sportlines in the mail today ;)

Your drop looks really good but yeah the front needs to drop a *lil* more to look right. Instead of buying the spring hats why don't you just throw a VR6 in there and call it a day?

$22 vs. a couple grand to do the swap...for this i'll stick with the turtle engine and have fun with the little guy. :drive:
I can't wait to see your drop too...w00t for lowered dubs!!! I finally pushed mine a bit harder today into some turns that i wouldn't have been able to do at more than 15 mph today and i hit them at 25-30 mph so um yea definately an improvement. And i still have the Nuespeed front strut tower bar to put in yet! :eek: :finger: :tu: :cool:

[Dubjetta///]

So I may have a winter job at a large VW dealership up here in Cheese-land. More mods to come.
hints: vr lip, possibly e-codes, euroswitch, in-pro all smoked tails, textured sideskirts (I gotta Find these), spring hats will probably be ordered tomorrow. ordered new tires (bridgestone Potenza G 009's)....guess this would be a bump. ;)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/IMG_1786.jpg

[DSV]

So I may have a winter job at a large VW dealership up here in Cheese-land. More mods to come.
hints: vr lip, possibly e-codes, euroswitch, in-pro all smoked tails, textured sideskirts (I gotta Find these), spring hats will probably be ordered tomorrow. ordered new tires (bridgestone Potenza G 009's)....guess this would be a bump. ;)

That's great news man. Congrats! :tu:

BTW, that picture looks awesome. All of those plans sound like good ideas too. :D

[Dubjetta///]

That's great news man. Congrats! :tu:

BTW, that picture looks awesome. All of those plans sound like good ideas too. :D

Thanks. That pictured does no justice for the real color of the paint, but it does hide all the scratches it has. Yea my interview is at 3:30 today, i'll let you guys know how it goes. Also payday at my current job so i have some money coming in from there as well. Car payment first. But, have no fear. "all in due time"

OH FYI: :toh: :trunk: :finger:

she handles like a dream :drive:

[Dubjetta///]

***currently waiting for my friend to recieve his spring hats. I want to see if they drop it at all. Then I'll order some up. ALSO....

Working on getting a vr6 lip...then possibly all smoke tails. we'll see what happens i guess. Here's a p4c....
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/IMG_1780.jpg

[Dubjetta///]

Back when she was a virgin...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/IMG_1767.jpg

ORANGEDUB...post the sig!

[Dubjetta///]

vr lip and spring hats are on their way. Also looking at roof rack bars. :D she's coming together nicely.

[DSV]

vr lip and spring hats are on their way. Also looking at roof rack bars. :D she's coming together nicely.

you suck.

but really, that's awesome. Glad to hear the car is progressing along. :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

you suck.

but really, that's awesome. Glad to hear the car is progressing along. :tu:

thanks mike. in all seriousness though the Jetta has had its progression..go to the first page if you haven't seen it already. I got into cars during the F&F era, so you can see that it was a bit leaned toward ricer in the early stages. Now that i'm in a Volkswagen car club that travels to Treffen and shows like that, i've realized that it wasn't what i wanted in my car anymore. When i got into the club, i'm sure many were like :gtfo: , but i stuck in there, saved some money and am werkin' on it. Hopefully by next spring she'll be in the condition i want her in. Possibly a respray on the car if i can afford it would be killer! and some 16" wheels would do a lot of good. but, that's next year and i have to save up a bit. Thanks for the comments people, keep them coming.

[Dubjetta///]

Vr lip arrived today. Being installed tomorrow. Any tips for this is Greatly Appreciated!!!!

[OrangeDUB]

Sorry, Delayed Reaction :laugh:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/4x4STATUS-1.jpg


Back when she was a virgin...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/IMG_1767.jpg

ORANGEDUB...post the sig!

[OrangeDUB]

Can't wait to see the VR lip!

EDIT: pg 4 OWN3D :laugh:

[DSV]

Vr lip arrived today. Being installed tomorrow. Any tips for this is Greatly Appreciated!!!!

It's very easy to install, you'll just need a dremel tool and some patience.

Here is a DIY for the install:

http://www.gti-vr6.net/library/body_exterior/Euro_GTI_fr_spoiler.html

Scroll down to the bottom of that page. :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

W00T! Got back from the 10th Annual Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive 2007. It was a 3-4 hour drive of great twisties, turns, brakes, leaves, and speed. This was a great event held by my car club up here in Cheeseland. Here are some pics. Also, i have the euro vr lip on, take a look....

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007001.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007021.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007020.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007019.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007017.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007018.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007016.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007015.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007014.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007013.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007012.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007011.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007010.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007009.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007008.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007007.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007006.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007005.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007004.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007002.jpg

[DSV]

hot damn that's a lot of dubs. :tu: cool pictures man. does anybody else from up there have shots during the drive? i love rolling shots.

BTW, the PKG decal and VR lip look sharp. :D

[Dubjetta///]

I'll send a link to the event's pics as soon as all the people upload them. Look for us in an upcoming issue of D*M Magazine!!!!

[07GTI]

wooooooooot woooooooooot nice pics looks like it was a blast did you have fun? :dp: :dp: :D :D

[Dubjetta///]

Oh yea, here are some links for more pictures of the Kruize....

http://forums.venommotorsports.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5585
http://forums.venommotorsports.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5598
http://forums.venommotorsports.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5588
http://forums.venommotorsports.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5582

[07GTI]

wow great pics, and a TON of them :laugh: to bad about your cars twin getting in an accident guess they didn't see the gardrail there hum haha j/K ohh and lots of tow hooks :D

[Dubjetta///]

Can anyone say........OEM Votex roof rack load bars? yea, picked them up from a buddy today for only $55. SUCH a STEAL, plus, unlike many, it has keys! Got it on....pics will be up tomorrow afternoon.

[07GTI]

nice, can't wait for pics :tu:

[Loccusst]

I love the look of roof racks on the Jetta...sweet find.

[Dubjetta///]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007005.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007004.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007003.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007002.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007001.jpg

[07GTI]

jettas lookin awsome, roof rack nice touch, love the in the trees pics :tu:

[DSV]

looking good man, looking good. :tu:

nice find on the roof racks. :D

[Dubjetta///]

Thanks guys. A friend from my car club up here was selling them, and i talked him down to a steal of a price. only a small scratch on 'em too. Snowboard attachment to come, and a thule fairing hopefully.

[07GTI]

nice, keep us uptodate, the jetta is progressing nicely

[Dubjetta///]

an odd thought popped into my head about having the roof painted like a turtle shell.... IDK :confused:

[OrangeDUB]

an odd thought popped into my head about having the roof painted like a turtle shell.... IDK :confused:

:sly:
I dunno about that, but you should put a cooler up there!

[Dubjetta///]

i always liked the look of crazy stuff on roof racks, my snowboard is going up soon, but i like the keg idea (i don't drink, but it'd be funny)
but yes, cooler is a "cool" idea.... :laugh:
http://krang.eurotuner.com/web/0611et_wp01_800x600.jpg

[SirRangeALot]

^ I have that wallpaper! :D

[Dubjetta///]

My headlights are being sold Sunday. Now i can get some smoked e-codes. TMtuning! Also full smoked tails are being shipped Friday. Should be at my house next Wed!!!!

[DSV]

My headlights are being sold Sunday. Now i can get some smoked e-codes. TMtuning! Also full smoked tails are being shipped Friday. Should be at my house next Wed!!!!

in.pro full smoked tails, I'm guessing? Those will look sweet. I thought about them for my car several times. Can't wait to see your car with the Hellas.

BTW, I want a roof rack now. I keep seeing cars driving around with racks and the roof basket and I want one. Keep your eyes peeled for a deal. ;)

[Dubjetta///]

in.pro full smoked tails, I'm guessing? Those will look sweet. I thought about them for my car several times. Can't wait to see your car with the Hellas.

BTW, I want a roof rack now. I keep seeing cars driving around with racks and the roof basket and I want one. Keep your eyes peeled for a deal. ;)

Anything's for sale for the right price. :germany:

[SirRangeALot]

I love the fall pics!! :tu:

[OrangeDUB]

I missed this picture a while ago.. It looks like you're about 2.6 mm off the ground :laugh:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Kettle%20Kruize%202007/KettleKruize2007020.jpg

[Dubjetta///]

I love the fall pics!! :tu:

Thanks, i'll be getting more soon.

ORNGDUB: ha, actually i measured and i'm proud to be the highest lowered mk3 around sitting at 6" in the front with the euro lip! HAHA, spring hats are coming soon, no worries, OH, and smoked e-codes and yes mike, the in-pro all smoke tails for quite the deal ;)

[Dubjetta///]

Smoked E-codes and a 3 bar (early style) badgeless grill on their way. Spring hats are in, also the In-pro tails should be here this week.

[OrangeDUB]

ORNGDUB: ha, actually i measured and i'm proud to be the highest lowered mk3 around sitting at 6" in the front with the euro lip! HAHA, spring hats are coming soon, no worries, OH, and smoked e-codes and yes mike, the in-pro all smoke tails for quite the deal ;)

I see.
Get those spring hats on there :D

[Dubjetta///]

I see.
Get those spring hats on there :D

werkin' on it.... I work 6 days a week right after school till about 8pm, so prolly next weekend if my buddy is able to help. Joey-modding the stockies saturday just for fun. Hope they turn out good!

[OrangeDUB]

You are joey-modding the headlights or spring hats?

[Dubjetta///]

You are joey-modding the headlights or spring hats?

well, neither anymore, so i have a clear set and a smoked set of HEADLIGHTS...LOL, who joey mods spring hats ?? :wtf: :laugh:

[Dubjetta///]

Smoked Taillights are in as of last night...they look sweet, def. a different look for the Turtle....

[DSV]

Smoked Taillights are in as of last night...they look sweet, def. a different look for the Turtle....

Can't wait to see the photos of em. I've always had a soft spot for in.pro tails... :hungry:

[Dubjetta///]

Smoked E-codes.....
http://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/6a/03/62_1.JPG
3 bar badgeless grill.....
http://www.goingfast.info/04_05/ebay_sales/images/vento_grill_fk1.jpg
in-Pro tails.....
http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/0d/8f/db_1.JPG

[07GTI]

nice, lets see them on YOUR car :D

[Dubjetta///]

nice, lets see them on YOUR car :D

well here's a start......

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/KettleKruize2007044.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/KettleKruize2007045.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/KettleKruize2007046.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/KettleKruize2007047.jpg

[SDKmann]

Lookin good! You should probably take care of that rust though before it gets any worse. It looks like its just bubbled up right now so it shouldnt be too hard to get rid of.

[Dubjetta///]

Lookin good! You should probably take care of that rust though before it gets any worse. It looks like its just bubbled up right now so it shouldnt be too hard to get rid of.

I knew someone would point that out. ALL IN DUE TIME MY FRIEND!

[07GTI]

looks good, keep up the good work :tu:

[DSV]

The tails look awesome man. Nice choice. :tu:

[berserker]

:tu: :tu: to the tails

[OrangeDUB]

Looks nice! digging the green/black theme. it's working very well in your favor.

[Dubjetta///]

Looks nice! digging the green/black theme. it's working very well in your favor.


Any recommendations as far as grill painting? do i paint it all green or flat black on top and then the bottom strip green?.... I'm kinda torn

[berserker]

Either all green, or bottom strip green, and the top part black

[DSV]

bottom strip green, and the top part black

This is the early style US grill, correct? Basically a badgeless three-bar with the metal strip along the bottom? I say do the bottom metal strip green and the top section black. :tu:

[OrangeDUB]

I think the grille woudl look good either way with just working off of my imagination, but I'd have to see a few pictures of your color of car with both options painted...

[Dubjetta///]

I know a TON of people leave the top part black and i love that look, but IDK, Mike, its almost a early jetta grill, its just a 1 piece, budget kept me from going to crazy, but my friend has the same one, and it looks fine, i'm thinkin' bottom strip green top flat black. almost 90% sure now...

[DSV]

I know a TON of people leave the top part black and i love that look, but IDK, Mike, its almost a early jetta grill, its just a 1 piece, budget kept me from going to crazy, but my friend has the same one, and it looks fine, i'm thinkin' bottom strip green top flat black. almost 90% sure now...

ahhh, now that I understand which grill you have, I say paint it all green. I don't quite dig the grills that are painted to look like two-piece grills. :sly:

[Dubjetta///]

IDK Mike this guy (98jettak2 on vortex) seemed to pull it off quite well...

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/MK3Vento2.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/MK3Vento-1.jpg

...plus It would be WAYY less noticeable with the dark green....

[justin]

Those are two different cars. The first one is dabble's, and is a vr6.

Nonetheless, they are both nice.

[Dubjetta///]

pretty sure its the same car just different periods of modification. Any last thoughts about my grill, going in for paint prolly next week.

[OrangeDUB]

I'm gonna be a sheep here. Black top, green bottom. :tu:

[DSV]

IDK Mike this guy (98jettak2 on vortex) seemed to pull it off quite well...

I realize those two cars both painted the grill like that, but as a Mk3 guy I can still spot it. I'm not a big fan of that look. If that's the look you want, I'd suggest getting an early US 2-piece grill and making it badgeless. If you stick with the grill you have, just paint it all green.


pretty sure its the same car just different periods of modification. Any last thoughts about my grill, going in for paint prolly next week.

Actually, both of those are different cars. Like justin said, the first one is dabble (VR6) and the second one has a 1.8T swap.
The second has also become a Jetta coupe recently courtesy of Reflex Tuning: http://www.reflextuning.com/projects/jettacoupe.html

[Dubjetta///]

alright my bad, but i was really just looking at the grill. IMO, i think it looks alright. Jetta Coupe FTL, not a fan at all, but to each there own, def. looks clean though. Again I think it will be way less noticeable with my color car. If i don't like it i can always get it painted again, that's nto a big deal. I'm also going to look for the same grill i had and do the flat bl. top green bottom....just so i can switch it up if i want.

[Dubjetta///]

Got the grill and headlights today. Gotta order mounting brackets and wiring harness' for the headlights as they are TRUE e-codes. City lights are also in there so i'm excited about those. Could be a couple weeks before everything is put together though. :(, can't wait.

[DSV]

Where did you end up getting your ecodes from? I need a set for my car....

[OrangeDUB]

Where did you end up getting your ecodes from? I need a set for my car....

Do it mike that would look killer. Although to really pull the front end off you may have to also have smoked turns/fogs/whateverthosethingsaredownthereonthemk3's to match the headlights.

[DSV]

Do it mike that would look killer. Although to really pull the front end off you may have to also have smoked turns/fogs/whateverthosethingsaredownthereonthemk3's to match the headlights.

smoked turns and dummies are one of the other things on my list. :tu:

http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/d1/c2/2c_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Golf-Jetta-MK3-3-Black-Smoked-Marker-Turn-Signals_W0QQitemZ290178957437QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33 717QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphoto hosting

[Dubjetta///]

same online store as those dummies. GOINGFAST. THEY ARE ACTUAL E-Codes too! CHEAP but you will have to mod the rad. support to fit these in. They have a city light, and when they say they include a wiring harness, they really don't so you'll have to either mock it up, or buy some, along with the brackets to fit the e-codes in correctly.

[DSV]

There are instructions on Vortex for making those brackets. It's basically just a piece of metal bent up in a couple places. I've read about modding the radiator support as well. I think I'd rather do that than put in a euro rad support and have to unhook the A/C system.

I'll have to check out the ecodes from GoingFast. That's who I got my early Vento grill and rear euro plate tub from.

[OrangeDUB]

GOINGFAST is a good seller on ebay. I have bought from them and they are all around great to deal with.

[Dubjetta///]

Yea, goingfast has been great to me. although i know some vortexer's arn't to fond of them. I've ordered numberous stuff from them and have been overall very pleased with the products they sell.

[Dubjetta///]

Grill goes for paint tomorrow!

[SDKmann]

This thread needs more pics....

[Dubjetta///]

:TTIWWP:

Pics up tonight. I promise ;)

[Dubjetta///]

well here's the reason I have a new grill....
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007004-1.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007003.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/KettleKruize2007002-1.jpg

(i don't have those headlights anymore, harness and bracket kit ordered for smoked e-codes, thanks to 07GTI for the p.shop this will be my winter setup)

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

[DSV]

Never go through a car wash like that again. They suck. Always use touchless or do it yourself. :tu:

[Putter]

Never go through a car wash like that again. They suck. Always use touchless or do it yourself. :tu:

Nicknamed the 'Scratch and Shine'

[SDKmann]

So what happened to the car?

[Dubjetta///]

well that car wash ate my grill, hence me getting a new one, couldn't pick it up tonight, but should have it tomorrow.

[Dubjetta///]

PICTURES:
night ones, i'll get more up soon.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/newgrill006.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/newgrill005.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/newgrill004.jpg

[07GTI]

sweetness, grill looks awsome :tu:

do you have two different headlights?

[OrangeDUB]

Nice grille :tu: :tu:
Tow hook looks nice and shiny as always :laugh:

[Dubjetta///]

sweetness, grill looks awsome :tu:

do you have two different headlights?

well yes and no, they are both just the normal US headlights, but one is TYC and the passenger side is HELLA. They were on the car when i bought it.

[07GTI]

well yes and no, they are both just the normal US headlights, but one is TYC and the passenger side is HELLA. They were on the car when i bought it.

ohh okay :D just never noticed it before

[DSV]

Grill looks good. :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

Still Debating whether to leave the headlights as is for winter, joey mod them for the winter, or put in the e-codes now...... I think that'd be a fun spring project to get me pumped for the next season.

[DSV]

Still Debating whether to leave the headlights as is for winter, joey mod them for the winter, or put in the e-codes now...... I think that'd be a fun spring project to get me pumped for the next season.

I'd put the eCodes in now. I wouldn't be able to wait all winter long to install them....lol

[Dubjetta///]

I still need to get a euro-switch for 'em though, next paycheck will do. :D

[Dubjetta///]

Well I decided to keep the stocker's in the car for the winter but with some changes. Here ya go, i'm still around. ;)

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/newgrill010.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/newgrill011.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/newgrill012.jpg

[John2.0T]

Looks great man!

I love the new grill - it looks VERY clean badgeless!

[OrangeDUB]

Sweet! I am glad you don't have to fill in a stupid hood notch :D

[Dubjetta///]

Me too ORNGdub, i think the mk4's look like a toothless hick if they don't have it filled. :laugh:

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa267/ichi999/toothless.jpg


:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Dubjetta///]

OH almost forgot, I have the all-smoke tails in also... here ya go....

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/Stages%20of%20the%20Jetta/KettleKruize2007047.jpg

[DSV]

Both the tails and the strip-painted badgeless grill look great. I think the rear of your car could use a black VW emblem and a Vento plateholder. I should be able to get ahold of the plateholder for you if you're interested. :tu:

Your car has already come a long way since Treffen. Great work. :D

[Dubjetta///]

Thanks Mike. I did also spray the rear emblem. Thinking about the euro-tub but for $90 that i've seen for them, i don't think so. Give me a deal bro.

[DSV]

Thanks Mike. I did also spray the rear emblem. Thinking about the euro-tub but for $90 that i've seen for them, i don't think so. Give me a deal bro.

I'll let you know when I get some more in. ;)

[Dubjetta///]

:D YAY! w00t

[07GTI]

cars looking awsome :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

Thanks guys, wish others would pipe in and give their input. All i see is 07GTI, ORANGEDUB, and DSV. Mike let me know when you get those euro-tubs in. I'll be getting a Vento badge to replace the Jetta///. Finally looking like a vento.

[SirRangeALot]

Thanks guys, wish others would pipe in and give their input. All i see is 07GTI, ORANGEDUB, and DSV.

I KNOW I've piped in a few times...there's seven pages in this thread, there's more feedback here than just from 3 people. :D

The Jetta is coming along nicely, great work! I like the tails a lot! :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

Ah yes, SirRange, i knew i forgot someone. Maybe Berserker too.

[SirRangeALot]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa267/ichi999/toothless.jpg

That's just disturbing. :sly:

[Jettameister]

Very nice Vento :cool:
euro-tub can be fixed :D
I don't like the smoked tails that much butt I see them all the time I like black/red US GLX tails :hungry: :hungry: :twisted:
Keep going that way !!
Vento logo shouldn't be a problem too ;)

[Dubjetta///]

Very nice Vento :cool:
euro-tub can be fixed :D
I don't like the smoked tails that much butt I see them all the time I like black/red US GLX tails :hungry: :hungry: :twisted:
Keep going that way !!
Vento logo shouldn't be a problem too ;)

Thanks meister, i'm waiting on mike for the euro-tub. the badge is not high on my priority list currently but will get done. As far as the tails, i think they pull together the back end real well seen as i've gotten rid of any color with the lights off besides the car paint, and black. I always see everyone getting GLX tails and they are getting played. Plus for $110 shipped on the lights, i couldn't argue. Thanks for the compliments everyone. I'll keep this updated. Even if i just put gas in it. ;) I did upgrade to Premium due to a little knocking with 87 and a TT chip. No worries, all is good. PCV was also replaced tonight. No more peanut butter.... (ask me what it is if you don't know)
:germany:

OH, can't forget :toh:

[Dubjetta///]

Seem to be getting some poor gas mileage lately with Premium. :(. Maybe due to the higher cost i'm watching the needle more closely, but that first half of the tank only took 130 miles. Stock intake for now, exhuast and TT chip. I assume I can attribute the bad O2 sensor for some of it, but that seems like a large drop. Any mk3 guys with info about where the needle falls the fastest on there car?

[DSV]

The last quarter tank goes fast, but like some others have been discussing in other threads, I think part of the bad mileage just comes with the winter time. I know that running your A/C all the time can decrease your gas mileage, perhaps running the heater all the time does the same?

I get approximately 150 miles on the first 1/2 tank of gas, depending on how I'm driving.

[OrangeDUB]

Your o2 sensor (if it is the first one) would have a huge part in gas mileage as well! intake should not affect gas mileage... (or minimally if any)

[Putter]

At the dealership we told people to expect a 3-5mpg drop in fuel economy when it gets cold out.

[SirRangeALot]

At the dealership we told people to expect a 3-5mpg drop in fuel economy when it gets cold out.

Seems to be a little more for me... :(

[Dubjetta///]

Alright thanks guys. I think I am being a little bit paranoid, but spending that measly $2.60 more per 13 gallons isn't much, maybe i'm just stressin'. Mike that was a helpful comparison that's about what I am at. As far as the O2 sensor, maybe it's finally being "that guy". I've had the CEL come on before at around 80mph and when i would hit the gas it would go away. I'm going to clean my Mass Airflow sensor hopefully tomorrow at work and then check out the price on the O2 sensor, def. not the greatest of timing for this.... :banghead: :mad:

[DSV]

I'm going to clean my Mass Airflow sensor hopefully tomorrow at work and then check out the price on the O2 sensor

I did a cleaning on my MAF several months ago and it was really nasty. That would be a good place to start.

Also, if you have to order new O2 sensors, get them from German Auto Parts:

http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Exhaust/152/11

Front O2 sensor $89.46
Rear O2 sensor $125.40

I just finally ordered a TT high flow cat and a rear O2 sensor to fix my car. It's been running a constant CEL for months now after my original cat blew up and kept my car from running right.

[Loccusst]

Wait now......are you saying we are gonna run exhaust on that car finally? lol
Stick with the oem style O2 sensors like the ones from that site. I have seen too many issues with going with after market O2 sensors.

[Putter]

Wait now......are you saying we are gonna run exhaust on that car finally? lol
Stick with the oem style O2 sensors like the ones from that site. I have seen too many issues with going with after market O2 sensors.

+1 OEM O2's are the only way to go.

[Dubjetta///]

UGH, right before the holidays too... anything for my car though ;)

[OrangeDUB]

Bosche o2 sensor FTW! Or you just might be changing it again a little too soon...
Just replace the first one (bank 1) if it's throwing a code or you think it needs to be replaced.
The second one has NOTHING to do with your a/f mixing. It will only throw a code it it's bad or your cat's not burning up enough fuel.

MAF gets nasty from oiled filters... AEM uses dry-flow oil-less for that reason. :tu:

[Putter]

...and so does every OEM I've ever seen. Oiled filters are a disaster with hot wire MAF's.

[Dubjetta///]

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow010.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow009.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow008.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow007.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow006.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow005.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow004.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow003.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow002.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow001.jpg

[SirRangeALot]

This one is my favorite: :tu:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow002.jpg

[DSV]

Great photos man. I love how your car looks. I'm using the one SirRangeALot quoted as my background. :D

Also, where is your roof rack?!?

[Dubjetta///]

Great photos man. I love how your car looks. I'm using the one SirRangeALot quoted as my background. :D

Also, where is your roof rack?!?

HA, thanks bro, that means a lot. As far as the roof rack, i pulled it off for the time being becuase i don't have any attachments for it and I'm saving on gas believe it or not. I'm looking into baskets only because of funtionality.

[DSV]

HA, thanks bro, that means a lot. As far as the roof rack, i pulled it off for the time being becuase i don't have any attachments for it and I'm saving on gas believe it or not. I'm looking into baskets only because of funtionality.

To help with the mileage you should look into getting a Thule fairing. :tu:

Baskets FTW!

[07GTI]

sweet pics, SNOW1!1 :D

[Dubjetta///]

JETTA's Wishlist:

-euroswitch (~$100)
-smoked fog light setup (~$150)
-roof basket (~$130)
-Thule 871 fairing (~$70)
-Supersport/wietec cup kit (~$440)
-euro license tub (~$90)

looks like i need some money.... :rolleyes:

[OrangeDUB]

Hey let's each buy him something on his list to make his wishes come true! :D
And then me next :)

:blowingup:


JETTA's Wishlist:

-euroswitch (~$100)
-smoked fog light setup (~$150)
-roof basket (~$130)
-Thule 871 fairing (~$70)
-Supersport/wietec cup kit (~$440)
-euro license tub (~$90)

looks like i need some money.... :rolleyes:

[Dubjetta///]

Hey let's each buy him something on his list to make his wishes come true! :D
And then me next :)

:blowingup:

well if I play my cards right, all that can happen. just gotta spend wisely thinking of the dub (the only relationship that won't betray me)

[Dubjetta///]

THULE 871 fairing is ordered. $54 :D woot!

[DSV]

THULE 871 fairing is ordered. $54 :D woot!

Awesome, David. :tu: Let me know how everything fits. I'm still searching for the original Thule 555 fairing for my car.

[Dubjetta///]

I was searching for that one but within my quest i found you that the Thule 555 fairing is discontinued, and i don't want a used one. good luck though Mike.

[Dubjetta///]

Thule 871 Fairing arrived yesterday. Immediately installed and it fits great. The brackets that came with the fairing can be used for the Thule Aero bars or the square bars. I'll have some pics for you Mike just for comparison. Looks good, IMO. :tu: :dp:

[DSV]

Thule 871 Fairing arrived yesterday. Immediately installed and it fits great. The brackets that came with the fairing can be used for the Thule Aero bars or the square bars. I'll have some pics for you Mike just for comparison. Looks good, IMO. :tu: :dp:

Excellent! I'll be looking forward to the pictures. I MIGHT have found a 555 I can get, but I'm not sure yet.

I'm also anxious to see how the 871 fits and looks on your car. :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

I'll see if i can snap some tonight or tomorrow Mike.
2 days later.... "mike, get off my back bro, i got some pics, just chill...." :laugh:

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow001-1.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow002-2.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow003-2.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow004-1.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow005-1.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow006.jpg
Rear Emblem Blacked out
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/snow007-2.jpg

[DSV]

The fairing looks good. I think I understand what the difference is between the 555 and the 871 now. The 871 seems to be a bit smaller and mounts farther back on the roof. The 555 fairing sits closer to the windshield and uses brackets to attach to the load bars.

Thanks for taking the pictures! :D

[SirRangeALot]

Mmmm... :drool:

I love it! :tu:

I have my eye on a OEM roof rack for my Passat on eBay...wish me luck! :)

[Dubjetta///]

Mmmm... :drool:

I love it! :tu:

I have my eye on a OEM roof rack for my Passat on eBay...wish me luck! :)

At first I really wasn't sure if this style fairing would look good. But now that it's installed, I'm really happy with the $54.00 I spent on it and can't wait for a snowboard attachment or roof basket.

[OrangeDUB]

Looks really good! :tu: :tu:

[DSV]

At first I really wasn't sure if this style fairing would look good. But now that it's installed, I'm really happy with the $54.00 I spent on it and can't wait for a snowboard attachment or roof basket.

Now that I actually see it on a Mk3, I don't think the 871 is too bad either. It should look awesome with the basket up there.

BTW, this is the 201st reply to your build thread! :germany:

[Dubjetta///]

202! FTW. Thanks for the comments. I think me and Mike are owning this thread though....

[OrangeDUB]

202! FTW. Thanks for the comments. I think me and Mike are owning this thread though....

Yeah you 2 and your damn trunks :p

[Jettameister]

Looks really nice !
Cool pics in the snow :eek: :eek:
Over here it's only freezing at the moment no snow yet... :D

[Dubjetta///]

some pictures I took with my new camera

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/firstones004.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/firstones005.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/firstones003.jpg

[07GTI]

they look sweet :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91HsutJz-FE

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-12.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-7.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-6.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-5.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-4.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-3.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-2.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228-1.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/1228.jpg

[07GTI]

haha awsome pics :tu:

[SirRangeALot]

:tu:

[Dubjetta///]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2165444510_22526cb8e6.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2164614377_511c636962.jpg

[07GTI]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2165444510_22526cb8e6.jpg

That one is awesomely sweet :tu:

[CROWN]

wish i lived there, we don't have much snow here. well to some we might but its weak i want SNOW SNOW SNOW

[OrangeDUB]

That one is awesomely sweet :tu:

x2

[BMWperson]

some pictures I took with my new camera


http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/firstones005.jpg


Whos 328 is that?

[SDKmann]

Whos 328 is that?

Wouldnt it be a 325? It has the smaller grills.

[Dubjetta///]

325i with a mk3 front bumper and it's my friends. :) That's how I roll. His brother has a crack runnin' 328is i believe, both are debadged and the crack runner has 3 bullet holes in the trunk. ;)

[Dubjetta///]

OEM foglights are installed. w00t. Sorry this has been slow through the winter...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2253884746_3d8b91f6cc_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2253077953_684f3b9c05_o.jpg

[07GTI]

fogs look sweet, and your pics are awesome :tu:

[SirRangeALot]

Nice! :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

i was thinking about doing lamin-x yellow fogs. what do you guys think?

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/yellowfogs.jpg

[SirRangeALot]

I likey! :tu:

[07GTI]

I have never been sure about yellow fogs, but if you like em I say go for it they look pretty good :tu:

[DSV]

i was thinking about doing lamin-x yellow fogs. what do you guys think?

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/yellowfogs.jpg

Baller. Do it up like that. :tu:

[Dubjetta///]

Another update. I joey-modded the fogs this morning. They came apart really easily. a couple coats of paint a bead of silicone around the edge and that is the mod of the week. It was a tough choice to either do the yellow or smoked, but I found yellow bulbs pretty cheap so I decided to do smoked housings.

[OrangeDUB]

How's Der Turtle coming along?

[SirRangeALot]

Dude, I don't think he comes around here anymore. It's been over a year since his last visit...