DerSubtileVento in all her glory...

[DSV]

ok, so there's not much glory, but here's the car.

right now the car is stock because i just got it, but it is sporting a euro front lip from MidwestDubParts.com

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/somerseti_01.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/somerseti_02.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/somerseti_03.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/somerseti_04.jpg

[DSV]

and more pictures...

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/somerseti_05.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/somerseti_06.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/somerseti_07.jpg

[sml]

baller!

we can help you get rid of the phrase "stock":D congrats... i think i read your post on eB when you got it.

[DSV]

baller!

we can help you get rid of the phrase "stock":D congrats... i think i read your post on eB when you got it.

thanks man. i was just mentioning to my wife that this board is basically made up of black VWs....lol.

in january i'll have about $500 to spend on the car, so i'm looking into some exterior/suspension mods to help cure the stock feel. ;)

[Gee Tea Eye V]

haha yeah we have a ton of black vws on here lol.

i need some suspension mods to get rid of my 4x4 looks :)

[DSV]

i need some suspension mods to get rid of my 4x4 looks :)

same here, but i think i am going to wait on lowering for awhile. i will probably save up over the summer and snag some nice coilovers or a simple 60/40 cup kit.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

yeah im savin up for some coilovers, but i havent decided what kind yet

[sml]

haha yeah we have a ton of black vws on here lol.

i need some suspension mods to get rid of my 4x4 looks :)

lol then how we gonna go muddin:banghead :D :D

[DSV]

yeah im savin up for some coilovers, but i havent decided what kind yet

i'm looking at the FK Konigsport kit. adjustable height and dampening with stainless steel strut bodies to resist our nasty winters. plus that way i can be low in the summer and high in the winter. i guess i'll just have to wait and see what the car gods bring my way.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

lol then how we gonna go muddin:banghead :D :D

we can always take urs ;)

[Gee Tea Eye V]

yeah adjustibles is the way to go, i can tlower it that much or ill rub everytime i go to my appartment lol

[DSV]

thanks, adam.

[glenlloyd]

Nice A3

You should get yourself some side skirts, fog lights and replace that fender antenna with a roof mount!

Here's my old 94 Golf with skirts, fogs, GTI grill and lamps and roof mount antenna...helps the 4 door out a little.
http://members.isp01.net/addys/2002a.jpg

steve a

[DSV]

instead of moving the antenna to a roof mount, i think i'd rather just shave the hole completely and mount the antenna in the rain tray for a smoother look. i'm passing on fogs just because its cheaper not to have them. i DO want some side skirts though. if you ever come across a set in all of your findings, please let me know. :D

[iowaboostin]

Blast.. the pics aren't working for me (I'm at work). I'll check them out when I get home :)

And for the record.. coilovers > anything else

[sml]

Blast.. the pics aren't working for me (I'm at work). I'll check them out when I get home :)

And for the record.. coilovers > anything else

you should quit your job..... thats bull shit:D

[DSV]

And for the record.. coilovers > anything else

yeah, they are really nice, they're just so blasted expensive....i won't really have made up my mind on what i'm buying (cup kit vs. coilovers) until probably 5 minutes before i start punching in the order, lol.

[iowaboostin]

you should quit your job..... thats bull shit:D

It's a government job, I shouldn't even have been on the site :p

dsv - coilovers really are expensive but oh so worth it.

[iowaboostin]

And btw, nice pics :)

[glenlloyd]

instead of moving the antenna to a roof mount, i think i'd rather just shave the hole completely and mount the antenna in the rain tray for a smoother look. i'm passing on fogs just because its cheaper not to have them. i DO want some side skirts though. if you ever come across a set in all of your findings, please let me know. :D

I'd like to see the rain tray antenna mount, that might be a nice option since I'm really not fond of cutting into a top. There's an OE cap you can buy for the antenna hole, it came on some Canadian models that had radio delete. The part number is 1H0 853 169. The only reason I ever got fogs was because I found a cheap set in Waterloo and was able to buy the wiring with them.

I do have an extra set of A3 skirts here, one side is missing the rear end cap but otherwise complete. I never really thought about selling them because the shipping is so high and anyone on Vortex who wants them wants them shipped. The front caps are somewhere....but where that is I can't recall at the moment. I haven't decided whether I like the A3 wheel opening trims yet.

steve a

[DSV]

I'd like to see the rain tray antenna mount, that might be a nice option since I'm really not fond of cutting into a top. There's an OE cap you can buy for the antenna hole, it came on some Canadian models that had radio delete. The part number is 1H0 853 169. The only reason I ever got fogs was because I found a cheap set in Waterloo and was able to buy the wiring with them.

I do have an extra set of A3 skirts here, one side is missing the rear end cap but otherwise complete. I never really thought about selling them because the shipping is so high and anyone on Vortex who wants them wants them shipped. The front caps are somewhere....but where that is I can't recall at the moment. I haven't decided whether I like the A3 wheel opening trims yet.

steve a

i've read about the antenna delete cap. that's what i would probably run until i could get the hole in the fender shaved.

as far as the skirts go, how much would you want for them? even if they're not entirely complete, i can always go buy the extra parts from the dealer. let me know when you get the chance. that would be really good for me since you're local and i wouldn't have to pay shipping. :D

[glenlloyd]

I'll dig up the front corners and figure out a price.

steve a

[DSV]

thanks, man. i look forward to hearing from you.

[glenlloyd]

Don't mention it...and if you ever get hit in the driver side rear door lmk, I have a perfect black door.

steve a

[DSV]

^^ lol, alright man. :D

[Loccusst]

I can just picture about to get hit during a wreck......"NO, Not that side!!! Hit me there!!! It's Cheaper!!!"

[DSV]

that would definitely be me, lol.

[Overdub]

I can just picture about to get hit during a wreck......"NO, Not that side!!! Hit me there!!! It's Cheaper!!!"

haha i dunno how many times i've said that! for me its hit anything but the headlights!!

[iowaboostin]

I wouldn't mind being hit on the front end.. low deductable, plus then I could get an S4 front, ecodes and RS4 grille paid for by insurance :)

[Gee Tea Eye V]

im gunna try not to get hit...

[Loccusst]

Remember the comercial with the guy who dives infront of the shoping cart about to hit his car?........That is me.

[sml]

i still laugh when i so much as think about that commercial... i think it was a jetta wasnt it?

[Loccusst]

I believe so. I am also the guy who parks away from everyone.....then some piece of shit parks next to me.

[Gee Tea Eye V]

lol was it a safe happens commercial?

[sml]

lol - i went to look for the commercial on youtube, add kicked in, this is what i came up with

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWViHkOZYTg&mode=related&search=

[Gee Tea Eye V]

lol close enough

[sml]

the commintater (poor spelling, i know) really makes it happen... i love that he refers to the shopping cart as "that cock sucker"

[Gee Tea Eye V]

yeah haha

PS car looks great DSV! :tu:

(lol)

[sml]

lol - completely hijacked

[Loccusst]

Yep...and then we come right back to topic.

[glenlloyd]

I believe so. I am also the guy who parks away from everyone.....then some piece of shit parks next to me.

Me too, even in the junker Golf I park away from the crowd, but then when I come back something's next to me, often too close. There can be no one else in that parking lot and they park next to you!

Last summer I walked out at Greys Lake at night, couple loops around the track since I don't run anymore. I always parked at the extreme far end of the lot...never failed, someone parked next to me. And I was driving a white RX-7 that I'd been trying to protect because it was for sale. :rolleyes:

steve a

[glenlloyd]

...as far as the skirts go, how much would you want for them? even if they're not entirely complete, i can always go buy the extra parts from the dealer. let me know when you get the chance. that would be really good for me since you're local and i wouldn't have to pay shipping. :D

I found the front trim caps...by accident actually, they were in a box of parts for the 86 and I was digging around trying to find a relay bridge.

Anyway, you will need to purchase a quantity of lower mounting clips for these, they push into the square holes in the underside rocker flange...you can see the holes if you look. The bottom edge of the skirt has holes for screws. I don't happen to have any of the clips, in fact I had to order some when I installed skirts on the TDI. Additionally, you will need some double-sided adhesive for the upper mounting strip that the skirt fits into. These are the only things I think you will need. I need to check and see what I paid for them and then I'll get back to you.

steve a

[DSV]

thanks for the update, steve. ordering that stuff shouldn't be a problem. just let me know. :tu: