OrangeDUB's JTI Buildup [Archive] - Projekt German Forums

OrangeDUB

03-22-2007, 11:30 PM

My car has a carbon hood that i just don't like anymore, paint rubbed off on the front bumper, and there is a dent in the driver's fender. So... I'm taking advantage of having to fix this stuff (an excuse) and turning my car into a JTI.

List of mods that will be part of my spring 08 transformation:

Performance:
-6-2-1 Headers
-High flow cat
-2.25" Magnaflow cat-back exhaust

Suspension:
-Adjustable coilovers
-Neuspeed rear sway bar
-Adjustable tie rod ends

Wheels & TIres:
-18x8 & 18x11 chrome Porsche hollow twists
-20mm 5x100 -> 5x130 adapters
(Final offsets with adapters: Front ET30 Rear ET25)
-MIchelin Pilot Sports PS2 front 225/35 rear 265/40

Exterior:
-Boser hood
-Textured black rubs
-Shaved hatch handle
-Shaved hatch emblem
-Shaved roof antenna
-Black roof
-Black B pillars
-Rieger 4-mo front lip
-R32 skirts
-8000k HID headlights in retrofitted bi-xenon projectors

the plan:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/meanFEB11-1.jpg

My parts extravaganza up in my room:

Complete jetta front end:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/parts.jpg

Mock-up of jetta headlight (a nice complete jetta headlight will be used, this single one is just a mock-up)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-07-07_0421.jpg

Adding drop in 8000k HID's:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-19-07_0203.jpg

Received some packages from FedEx in 18x8 & 18x11:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/Wheels.jpg

Test-fit of the rear 11s:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-10-07_1414.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-10-07_1415.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-10-07_1416.jpg

Quick photochop with a drop and wheels. (Thanks Jason!)

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

Gutted the nasty interior from the shoulders up!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-13-08_1616.jpg

interior LEDs:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/02-05-08_2239.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/02-05-08_2238.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/02-06-08_2245.jpg

Stripped the headliner of the water-spotted & ruined grey cloth:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-16-08_1444.jpg

Stripped off all the ()^(&*%#*(^%*& foam, which SUCKED, but my rotary DA got it done a lot quicker for me ;)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1320.jpg

Recovered in black headliner material, using 3M super 90 (perfect adhesive for this IMO):

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1425.jpg

What is that in the picture!?!?! The pillars, and the sunroof motor cover... what happened to them? :)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1432.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1434.jpg

My ICE :laugh: :rolleyes:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0082.jpg

Representing Deutschland
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0083.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0084.jpg

Loccusst

03-22-2007, 11:34 PM

I can understand while you are getting rid of the hood....doesn't run with the car very well. I kinda like the part black part orange paint job idea...throw up a bunch of options and I am sure we can figure something out.

OrangeDUB

03-23-2007, 09:55 AM

My car now: (except the grill)
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/GTIshadedfrontside.jpg

Some ideas of what it could look like: (photochopped by yours truly)
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/JTIBoserStyle.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/JTIBoserStyleslammedtintedfat5.jpg

So what do yall think?? Ideas, other parts to chop onto my car?

cadwiz

03-23-2007, 10:05 AM

nice. orange and black are always good, another good combo is orange and cream....off white.

sml

03-23-2007, 11:36 AM

good choppin skillz:tu:

iowaboostin

03-23-2007, 12:25 PM

another good combo is orange and cream....off white.

It'd be the rolling Cream Saver. mmmm, cream savers. (awesome life savers candy)

orangedub -- I can't see the pics cause I'm at work, but have you thought of painting part of the CF hood? I've seen Audi's with the middle part of their hood painted the color of the car then the outsides still in CF, I like it a lot.

Gee Tea Eye V

03-23-2007, 01:59 PM

i actually like the two tone a lot lol and i think it fits great with the hood cause it runs into and blends with ur black grill

jettalvr41

03-23-2007, 03:29 PM

i have a head light dont remeber what side it is im sure i can get it for a a few bucks because its my bosses but its jsut chillin at work. or trade for clear turn signals for headlights!

OrangeDUB

03-23-2007, 04:38 PM

The only reason I don't really want to do the 2-tone: added cost, and it takes away from the boser hood. I'm thinking while my car is at my buddy's garage getting this done, black roof :)

jetavr1, ask your boss what he would want for it! I need parts people lets make this happen for real!

and the creamsaver thing i actually have thought about ALOT- but incorporating that into the interior

cadwiz

03-23-2007, 04:52 PM

and the creamsaver thing i actually have thought about ALOT- but incorporating that into the interior

TAN MICRO SWEEDE WITH CREAM AND ORANGE CAR......= SIC!!!!:D

iowaboostin

03-23-2007, 05:05 PM

This is what I was talking about doing with your CF hood:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/iowaboostin/Random%20web/audi.jpg

OrangeDUB

03-23-2007, 05:12 PM

TAN MICRO SWEEDE WITH CREAM AND ORANGE CAR......= SIC!!!!:D

Thanks, what's got me about the creme interior is like the inside of an orange, plus my license plate is "ORGPEEL" but blacking out the interior is alot easier cause it would only be the pillars & up.

Also I was thinking later on I will put a old-school box of o.j. on my gas door and have it say in small lettering "orange juice":knockout:

Well guys I'm off the the dells, have a good weekend!!:finger: :)

brian@avalonmotorsports

03-23-2007, 11:25 PM

OrangeDUB

03-25-2007, 04:11 PM

Hey man, looking good. Let me know specifically what you need, and I think we can make it happen.... unless you are looking for used parts :cool:

Thanks... I think I may have the bumper already...
How much for the fenders and a hood, and what headlights can you get?
you can email me casey.hoyt@gmail.com
And where are you located?

brian@avalonmotorsports

03-26-2007, 06:07 PM

Thanks... I think I may have the bumper already...
How much for the fenders and a hood, and what headlights can you get?
you can email me casey.hoyt@gmail.com
And where are you located?

YGM

Aka.Beave

03-27-2007, 02:29 PM

OrangeDUB

03-27-2007, 04:23 PM

Sweeet Dude! I almost bought your car however i had gotten mine a few days earlier! You buy that in dubuque? I love the JTI idea, i am kind of in the process of doing the same thing! i just wasn't going to tell anyone! Good luck and keep us all posted!

Yep I bought it in Dubuque from Ben. He's re-painting the fender on my kitted mitsubishi diamante and then that car's going up for sale in cedar rapids (see it at the corner at best buy in a week or two.)

I like your subaru, I have 3 as well :rolleyes:

My plan is to go with just the gti and a motorcycle this summer, selling the other two. I bet my neighbors at my apt hate me for taking their spots!

I hope you have good luck with your jti buildup, it would not be too difficult finding another reflex silver jetta to swap with. :tu:

OrangeDUB

10-01-2007, 08:08 PM

Bumping this back up cause it's finally happening. I placed an order for a jetta hood and fenders with Ben last week. If you guys have parts or know about cheap parts please look out for me!

John2.0T

10-01-2007, 08:11 PM

SWEET!

bye bye weird hood!!!

Gee Tea Eye V

10-01-2007, 08:36 PM

x2!!!!!!!

DSV

10-01-2007, 08:54 PM

Congrats, Casey! Ben is the man with the hookups. :tu:

Can't wait to see the ORGPEEL with a new face. :D

justin

10-01-2007, 09:35 PM

And i thought i was gonna hold the title of "only "jti" in iowa" forever.

Congrats man, it'll look great.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/justinfrush/firstdonechop.jpg

Dubjetta///

10-01-2007, 09:48 PM

And i thought i was gonna hold the title of "only "jti" in iowa" forever.

Congrats man, it'll look great.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/justinfrush/firstdonechop.jpg

LOWER THAT!!!! ;)

bwolfgti

10-01-2007, 09:48 PM

And i thought i was gonna hold the title of "only "jti" in iowa" forever.

Congrats man, it'll look great.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/justinfrush/firstdonechop.jpg

looks nice!! Need to drop that 4x4 though:tu:

justin

10-01-2007, 10:35 PM

You bastards.

07GTI

10-01-2007, 10:49 PM

Justin did your JTI look like that when you picked up your sub?

justin

10-01-2007, 10:52 PM

yep.

07GTI

10-01-2007, 10:54 PM

really, wow I must not have been paying attention, sorry, :hehehmn:
looks awsome though :tu:
now back on topic :D

OrangeDUB

10-01-2007, 10:55 PM

well i will have a lowered jti, so they will be different still :hide:

we'll have to get some photos in mine's done in the spring time :tu:

Dubjetta///

10-01-2007, 11:24 PM

You bastards.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z71/vdubjettaiii/4x4STATUS-1.jpg

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

OrangeDUB

10-18-2007, 09:39 PM

Updated my parts list. I have bought all of these things but have none of it in my hands yet!!! :D

07GTI

10-18-2007, 09:41 PM

arrrrrrrrrrgggggg the waiting game is a tuff one :dance:
hope you don't have to wait to long :tu:

turboA4

10-18-2007, 11:13 PM

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/justinfrush/firstdonechop.jpg

i like the random dude bending over....

berserker

10-19-2007, 02:29 PM

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3492304

OrangeDUB

10-19-2007, 02:53 PM

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3492304

Sent him a PM thanks for the heads up that's why I have this thread! :D

berserker

10-19-2007, 03:12 PM

you know how I roll with vortex.. i'll keep my eyes peeled good buddy! :)

justin

10-19-2007, 03:14 PM

i like the random dude bending over....

You would. :D :D

DSV

10-19-2007, 04:08 PM

Those photochops at the beginning look sweet Casey. I can't wait til all of your plans start coming together. See you at the GTG tomorrow! :tu:

OrangeDUB

10-19-2007, 04:45 PM

Those photochops at the beginning look sweet Casey. I can't wait til all of your plans start coming together. See you at the GTG tomorrow! :tu:

Check the first page now, that's alot more of what it's going to look like from my standpoint as of now. For sure looking forward to tomorrow, the weather is going to be awesome for this!
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DSV

10-19-2007, 04:48 PM

bitchin'

Tony!

10-19-2007, 05:12 PM

looks awesome. I need to work out some photoshops of what mine will look like. the swap is not an easy photoshop...

berserker

10-19-2007, 05:33 PM

Gorgeous casey.. and I LOVE the grille choice.. saw one on Vortex for sale..
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3495559

SDKmann

10-19-2007, 06:23 PM

Aw man, you definitly need to make your car look exactly like the one in your first post. That is definitly one of the best dubs I have ever seen!

OrangeDUB

10-19-2007, 06:30 PM

Gorgeous casey.. and I LOVE the grille choice.. saw one on Vortex for sale..
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3495559

Thannks I love that grille too :D That guy's price is only $25 less than a new one... I've been in contact with Robert over at TMTuning.com about shipping a grille over to my side of the pond, $80 :eek:

Aw man, you definitly need to make your car look exactly like the one in your first post. That is definitly one of the best dubs I have ever seen!

Thanks I hope that it will look the same. Everything that is on that car with the exception of the mirrors is what my idea is, to a T. :tu:

berserker

10-19-2007, 06:36 PM

Thannks I love that grille too :D That guy's price is only $25 less than a new one... I've been in contact with Robert over at TMTuning.com about shipping a grille over to my side of the pond, $80 :eek:

Thanks I hope that it will look the same. Everything that is on that car with the exception of the mirrors is what my idea is, to a T. :tu:

The guy selling it on vortex has the advantage that its in the states.. TM tuning has great prices but their shipping is kinda crazy with it being over the seeeaaaas, ARGG!

SDKmann

10-19-2007, 06:41 PM

The guy selling it on vortex has the advantage that its in the states.. TM tuning has great prices but their shipping is kinda crazy with it being over the seeeaaaas, ARGG!

Yeah, that shipping is gonna kill ya.

OrangeDUB

10-22-2007, 01:56 PM

Hmm.... I love these wheels if they're mirror polished. What do you guys think?

http://www.smokedtires.com/photography/6_26_2005_FastDubs_Track_Day/DSC_0133_750.jpg

berserker

10-22-2007, 02:01 PM

Something darker would be ideal.. but those would make it look delicious as well :)

DSV

10-22-2007, 02:15 PM

do those in flat black?

OrangeDUB

10-22-2007, 02:24 PM

Gunmetal maybe? I think these wheels only work in mirror polished. Black might look like i lost my hubcaps and i'm rockin steelies... unless i got them in extremely high gloss black...

DSV

10-22-2007, 02:28 PM

I'll find a couple Mk3s with similar styled wheels in black. It's just an idea. ;)

Tony!

10-22-2007, 02:43 PM

oh - high gloss black would look awesome!

OrangeDUB

10-22-2007, 03:32 PM

Something like this? I'm photoshop crazy today...

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/Monoblocksglossblackshaved.jpg

berserker

10-22-2007, 03:37 PM

delish.. i say black gloss!

OrangeDUB

10-22-2007, 03:37 PM

I think in black they look like pure sex. as long as they are still a mirror finish. almost like polished gunmetal. everything on my car is smoked.... nothing plain old blacked-out...

Tony!

10-22-2007, 03:44 PM

what if it had gloss black rubs too?

OrangeDUB

10-22-2007, 04:06 PM

And with them new-fangled black rubs:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/MonoblocksglossblackshavedBR.jpg

turboA4

10-22-2007, 04:07 PM

you do that now

Tony!

10-22-2007, 04:11 PM

And with them new-fangled black rubs:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/MonoblocksglossblackshavedBR.jpg

You do that now!

SirRangeALot

10-22-2007, 09:34 PM

good choppin skillz:tu:

x2 :word:

Very unique idea Casey! I like! :drool:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/JTIBoserStyle.jpg

jettalvr41

10-25-2007, 07:52 PM

the first and second photoshop make me all tingly inside! im excited for your car man! the orange and the A8's monos are mos def gonna be ballin!

OrangeDUB

10-25-2007, 09:45 PM

Thanks, I'm kinda talking to shifty about how to get the black chrome/dark gunmetal look onto the wheels ;)

SirRangeALot

10-25-2007, 10:41 PM

Nice! :tu:

OrangeDUB

10-30-2007, 12:55 AM

***A little update***

Okay, I get to check "jetta bumper" off my "parts needed" list :D

Just got a black lightly used OEM one off of ebay for $95 shipped!
It is missing the rubstrip though. I'll have to figure out if I want a textured black euro rubstrip, or keep the shaved look.

Also, I've decided not to mold the lower valence. I've just discovered that I can get a european 25th anniversary lip that is identical to the 337/20th lip like on anthony's car, but it will fit right up to a OEM european bumper or a (mine) NA jetta. I like the idea of being able to switch my valence if I wish.

......... opinions?

jettalvr41

11-14-2007, 03:01 AM

DSV

11-14-2007, 07:06 AM

You should add some pictures of all the parts you are stockpiling. :D

OrangeDUB

11-14-2007, 07:36 PM

when we getting those headlights???? im excited!

Hey I got both man. I couldn't find a pair for a decent price but your best bet is to keep your eyes peeled on ebay! I will have a pair of jetta harnesses for ya though. PM me and tell me exactly what you want.

You should add some pictures of all the parts you are stockpiling. :D

I will. I just got "motorola phone tools" so I may be able to upload pics off my phone to my computer (or I'll use my roommate's KRZR to do so)

All I need are the lip and the boser extension, cosmetically. :tu:

I am doing a 2" drop and installing adjustable dampening shocks & struts before this transformation.

I am SOOOO excited to do this. I have alot of work to do but getting hold of all the parts is part 1 of this plan and I'm about to check everything off this list in a matter of a few weeks.

:tu: :golf: :mow: :hehehmn: :hehehmn: :beerglass: :hehehmn: :hehehmn:

OrangeDUB

11-25-2007, 09:46 PM

I really need to show you guys my pile of parts..... but here's an update-

I apologize for not having a camera to better document my buildup's progress! :(

I just made a purchase today.....

OEM chrome staggered Porsche twists, hollow spoke in 18x8 & 18x11!

http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/bd/b5/c870_3.JPG

http://i7.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/bd/b5/d430_3.JPG

SDKmann

11-25-2007, 09:51 PM

Thats gonna look sick, I hope you put VW or blank center caps in though.

Putter

11-25-2007, 09:56 PM

Where are you putting the wider ones? Or are you going to have them narrowed?

SDKmann

11-25-2007, 10:20 PM

Where are you putting the wider ones? Or are you going to have them narrowed?

Coughwidebodycough

DSV

11-25-2007, 10:49 PM

You've definitely got to keep the Porsche caps for those wheels when you put them on! But yes, how are you going to fit those 11s out back? Adding on some arches or just pulling the stockers?

Black86gti

11-25-2007, 10:56 PM

looking good casey. time to rent a fender roller and get to work on those arches for the 18x11's to fit. might wanna rock coils to make sure you dont rub. my pile of parts is building too ;) it should be a fun summer

OrangeDUB

11-25-2007, 10:58 PM

Where are you putting the wider ones? Or are you going to have them narrowed?

Rolled fenders and possibly wider than 20mm adapters.

At this point, I am planning on having the whole body resprayed...

OrangeDUB

11-25-2007, 10:59 PM

time to rent a fender roller and get to work on those arches for the 18x11's to fit. might wanna rock coils to make sure you dont rub. my pile of parts is building too ;) it should be a fun summer

Hehe you beat me to it.

Coughwidebodycough

No widebody here SDKman, sorry!

I have yet to see a stunning widebody mk4...

SirRangeALot

11-26-2007, 12:08 AM

I will. I just got "motorola phone tools" so I may be able to upload pics off my phone to my computer (or I'll use my roommate's KRZR to do so)

You didn't need that...all you needed is a USB cord to connect your phone to your computer and use BitPim. :tu:

http://www.bitpim.org/

Your car is going to be a BAMF! I love the Porsche wheels!!!! :tu:

07GTI

11-26-2007, 12:23 AM

wow, wheels look awsome can't wait to see them on the car :D

jettalvr41

11-26-2007, 08:56 AM

Gunmetal maybe? I think these wheels only work in mirror polished. Black might look like i lost my hubcaps and i'm rockin steelies... unless i got them in extremely high gloss black...

buy my regular A8's man!

OrangeDUB

11-26-2007, 10:17 AM

buy my regular A8's man!

Sorry I already bought some dude!

Dubjetta///

11-26-2007, 11:37 AM

Those porsche wheels are tasty. Yum, can't wait to see the car with them on. Keep the center caps!

OrangeDUB

11-26-2007, 12:59 PM

I think I'm going to have to roll the rear fenders at the least.... mad poke otherwise and I like a little but not a lot.

SirRangeALot

11-26-2007, 06:08 PM

buy my regular A8's man!

I might be interested...maybe...

jettalvr41

11-27-2007, 04:50 AM

dude check it out he has 4 of them!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-A8-2000-2003-OEM-Wheel-with-Tire-18-Hard-to-Find_W0QQitemZ130176415911QQihZ003QQcategoryZ66484 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

SirRangeALot

11-27-2007, 09:03 PM

^ Contact that buyer and see what he'd charge you for the set! :tu:

jettalvr41

12-03-2007, 03:27 AM

^ Contact that buyer and see what he'd charge you for the set! :tu:

me?

OrangeDUB

12-05-2007, 04:09 PM

Well I am pleased to show you guys some pictures! Sorry for the crappy cell -phone pics, but it's all I can do (I think the rents are getting me a digi for xmas so I'm holding out)

Parts pile from left: Hood, bumper, rubstrip, grilles in boxes behind bumper, headlights strewn about, and boxed fenders poking in from the right.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/parts.jpg

AND MY BABIES CAME TODAY!!!!! They came in great condition. Holy CRAP the rears are W I D E, like over a foot with tires! There's a Jagermeister tin on top of the one for size reference (the tin is just a tad bigger than the actual bottles)
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/Wheels.jpg

DSV

12-05-2007, 04:29 PM

^^ That's awesome! :rockon:

John2.0T

12-05-2007, 04:51 PM

Good lord those are massive - good luck! They look awesome!

mikeyvuitton

12-05-2007, 05:18 PM

haha i got 345's on my 911

07GTI

12-05-2007, 06:10 PM

nice little collection of parts you got going

AdiB

12-05-2007, 07:02 PM

Hey Casey, good job on picking those wheels. This is going to be one sweet ride.

SirRangeALot

12-05-2007, 10:59 PM

me?

No, Casey...

OrangeDUB

12-10-2007, 03:40 PM

Test fitting:
Practice housings. I have a beter set with nice clean lenses that will actually be used for the final product, and the passat part will be black and won't have that chipped off corner:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-07-07_0421.jpg

Test fit the rear after i got hold of some of the hardware to do so: (thanks Kleiner!)
For those that don't know, i wil be getting stretched tires for the rears and rolling & pulling the rear fenders as well (Kinda like wide-body but you don't add fender arches)
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-10-07_1414.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-10-07_1415.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-10-07_1416.jpg

07GTI

12-10-2007, 03:45 PM

:eek: wow those are wide wheels, but they look flippin Sweet :tu:

DSV

12-10-2007, 03:59 PM

:eek: wow those are wide wheels

word. They are gonna look awesome once the car is all put together though. :tu:

07GTI

12-10-2007, 04:08 PM

here is your photoshop request :D

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

OrangeDUB

12-10-2007, 04:11 PM

Thanks a ton Jason!

Oooh. I love it :) I need to do this! Once it's nice out however.

John2.0T

12-10-2007, 06:20 PM

Casey - you should look into an aggressive street alignment.

You will have more negative camber and it will help tuck the top of the tire under the wheel well a bit more.

Plus, the car will handle A LOT better. One of the best things I ever did with my A4!

OrangeDUB

12-10-2007, 07:01 PM

Doesn't that wear down the inside of your tires a lot? My rears go for $3xx a pop new...

Casey - you should look into an aggressive street alignment.

You will have more negative camber and it will help tuck the top of the tire under the wheel well a bit more.

Plus, the car will handle A LOT better. One of the best things I ever did with my A4!

John2.0T

12-10-2007, 07:18 PM

I put about 25,000 miles on my summer tires and they still have another season left on them.

What is the treadwear number? You should be alright, but I just don't see how your going to be able to drop it without rubbing.

GetAwayFromMe

12-10-2007, 08:59 PM

Nice thing you got going there Casey. You can always call for help in the summer when you start putting everything together, i got some experience working on cars :)

OrangeDUB

12-10-2007, 09:20 PM

I am getting Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 for the rears, in 265/35/18 or 265/30/18.

Those are the same that are on the front. The rears that are currently on are not stretched, that's why they need to be replaced. Stretching will help to prevent from rubbing because the pulled fenders will slightly match the angle of the stretched-ness so they will tuck better and should rub *less* :)

I will look into camber and if that will give me any more clearance with how much poke I will have... Thanks for the tip!

Thanks Damir I will need some help and if you wanna get your mits dirty with me, you're more than welcome!

GetAwayFromMe

12-10-2007, 09:52 PM

Just let me know and i'll take a drive as long as it is on the weekend. :) since my work schedule is 9am to 5pm weekdays

justin

12-10-2007, 09:59 PM

Man those wheels...are so right.

This things gonna look nasty.

jettalvr41

12-17-2007, 03:39 AM

headlights look kool i need to adjust mine and install my new LED turns. plus i need to finish my paint job on them! ill post pics asap of mine in my thread too!

OrangeDUB

12-17-2007, 06:18 PM

headlights look kool i need to adjust mine and install my new LED turns. plus i need to finish my paint job on them! ill post pics asap of mine in my thread too!

Cool! you know, I was messing around with mine, and I think I'm going to have to use the passat housing on the rear part to kep the ability to aim them, because the beam pattern will suck balls the way they are set up with the passat part just crammed into the jetta housing.

Ooh also got the 8000k HID kit! Will post pics of the light output as soon as I get my 12v power supply back from my friend, tomorrow possibly.

SirRangeALot

12-17-2007, 08:01 PM

Are you still interested in my headlights or did you find a set? I'm probably going with angel eyes or projectors...

OrangeDUB

12-17-2007, 11:48 PM

I migiht need a driver's side one Jeremy, since I kinda messed mine up trying to figure out how it was all going together... jettalvr41 might want the other one but I am not sure, Mike do you need one still? Also how much Jeremy?

SirRangeALot

12-17-2007, 11:55 PM

I don't even know how much to ask for. I should really look for replacements first I suppose...

OrangeDUB

12-19-2007, 03:28 AM

Got my 8000k HIDs, testing them out!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/12-19-07_0203.jpg

They are a bit bluer than in the pic, but despite what everyone thought, these 8000k bulbs are more white than blue, which is exactly what I desired. Just a hint of blue- I'd compare it to Jeremy's W8 oem HID headlight color.

07GTI

12-19-2007, 10:10 AM

they look sweet Casey :tu:

SirRangeALot

12-19-2007, 10:15 AM

:tu:

OrangeDUB

12-19-2007, 10:06 PM

I took away my parts list because I pretty have most of it! I'm getting very excited, but more hateful of Iowa winter weather :p

I also listed my mods because I am not sure if all of you knew exactly everything that I am doing (and how crazy I am :)) Added pics to the first post so you can see my progress in kind of in a timeline fashion I'll continue to add more pics as I begin to install everything as well (and with better quality pictures).

DSV

12-19-2007, 10:09 PM

You are a crazyman! It's great to see you setting a goal for yourself and achieving it. I can't wait for spring to arrive so I can see you start putting this car together. :rockon:

SirRangeALot

12-19-2007, 10:53 PM

:hungry:

jettalvr41

12-24-2007, 07:14 PM

i need a drivers side also!

OrangeDUB

01-01-2008, 01:49 AM

So..... today when me and my buddy went to install my headers and high flow cat, I noticed that my motor was sitting a little weird.

Turns out that my passenger side motor mount had loosened up because where the bolts go into the cast iron bottom end had came out of the block and stripped out the block because it was sitting about 2" lower than usual and was leaning forward against the radiator :(

Looks like I will have quite a bit this spring more work than pulling the front clip off and bolting on the front end. Luckily my friend has a lot of tools at his disposal and he crafted/welded me a custom motor mount that used 3 mounting points on the rear of the motor, so I got it home fine and will figure out a game plan from here. I'm really bummed about this one guys :( :( :( :(

07GTI

01-01-2008, 02:08 AM

sorry to hear that Casey hope you get it figured out good luck :tu:

SirRangeALot

01-01-2008, 02:30 AM

GetAwayFromMe

01-01-2008, 01:36 PM

That sucks balls. I'm sure that you can buy, rent or borrow some tools to redo the threads. It's a not fun but it's doable.

OrangeDUB

01-01-2008, 06:21 PM

The only problem is that re-tapping the holes will only fix part of the problem. Out of the 3 bolt holes used to attach the motor mount, there are 2 above and below each other, and a 3rd hole which is the forward-most one. On the 3rd one, it broke part of the block because it was on a corner. So the 2 can be re-tapped but because of the rotating action of a horizontally mounted motor, those other 2 bolts just worked themselves loose over time, so it would eventually happen again over time if the holes were just re-tapped. Maybe I should just put in a built 24v :D

GetAwayFromMe

01-01-2008, 09:07 PM

Maybe I should just put in a built 24v :D

Maybe you should.:drive:

That really sucks for you dude and it would really suck to have new block installed and it costs $$$. Have you thought about building a costume mount and making costume brackets? I don't know how the mount sits right now but maybe you can drill new holes and fabricate something.

Black86gti

01-01-2008, 10:40 PM

casey i can have that block striped down for you if you need it. other wise i would recomend retaping if possible. just let me know and hit me up if you need some help.

OrangeDUB

01-02-2008, 11:28 AM

Okay well we did look around a bit but it was questionable aabout where and how far we could go into the block it we wanted to tap some new mounting holes. The mount would work and there about 2-3 additional mounting points that could easily be used... Is there a cross section of a vr6 block somewhere?

jettalvr41

01-07-2008, 04:03 AM

heres my http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/980/img0017ho1.jpg
and the headlights on it are
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7628/img0008px5.jpg
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3958/img0007pn8.jpg
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6665/img0002hs6.jpg
and i still have some aiming to work out
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7656/img0026ny3.jpg
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6943/img0027kp1.jpg

and thats close to as good as its going to get, whenever our crappy LED turns get here ill install them! keep me posted on your lights Casey if you are still gonna do them.

OrangeDUB

01-07-2008, 04:20 AM

If you can aim them that good, then you jsut changed my mind about going with these. Out of frustration I gave up on the idea with how bad the aiming looked like it would be. After seeing that last picture, I think I am going to do it then! Looks like those led turns will be in sometime soon for me if they're being truthful, which i think they are. I am gonna work on mine in the next few days and should have a ready-to-install setup with my real headlamps that i will be using for the transplants, not the hazy donor jetta headlights--- the HIDs should really shine in those housings ;)

jettalvr41

01-07-2008, 02:42 PM

what do you mean rela headlamps? like your not using jetta housings?

John2.0T

01-07-2008, 02:51 PM

OrangeDUB

01-07-2008, 02:55 PM

Ouch! I hope everything gets worked out alright Casey.

At least you noticed this now and not later... so the broken 3 mounting point cracked the block or just broke it a bit? Thats a tough situation...

The front mounting point broke off the block because it was on the corner, and then the other 2 holes in the block just stripped out from not having the 3rd bolt attached.

Thanks John

kleinergti1

01-07-2008, 08:30 PM

I have seen them fixed before but if not any 93+vr6 block is the same as the short block in your car.

OrangeDUB

01-08-2008, 01:12 AM

I have seen them fixed before but if not any 93+vr6 block is the same as the short block in your car.

Thanks for the info Mike :tu:

what do you mean rela headlamps? like your not using jetta housings?

i have 2 sets of jetta headlights, and a spare passenger side one too :D

I have been practicing how everything wil be going together with a badly worn set of jetta housings to get everything situated so nothing gets scratched with all the trial and error test fitting ;)

jettalvr41

01-08-2008, 01:32 AM

ic nice yeah when i pull mine this weekend im doing some new stuff. im repainting them and doing a better taping job and some filler work :O

OrangeDUB

01-10-2008, 07:14 PM

Well, I tested out the turn signal, and it looks pretty dim, way more than I thought for LEDs, they muct have used cheap ones. :(

I might try a lens as well to scatter the light out for the turn signal.

Here's what I'm working with. Do you think you could see my blinker from 50+ ft away??
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-10-08_1509.jpg

07GTI

01-10-2008, 07:17 PM

I see it, but back away a few feet and take another pic just for reference

John2.0T

01-10-2008, 07:28 PM

I doubt that will be sufficient... LED's aren't very bright unfortunately :(

07GTI

01-10-2008, 07:31 PM

a lot of new cars are using LED's for tail lights so they can be quiet efficient for lights, but I just don't think you have enough to be seen very well

OrangeDUB

01-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Looks like I might be using the ciy lights for turn signals after all...

Black86gti

01-11-2008, 12:48 AM

casey do those LED's have a defuser on them?? i know when you pull the defuser off leds for alarms etc they get brighter but also are more directional.

also just let me know if you need the block ill get the accy stuff and the head pulled off m spare.

OrangeDUB

01-11-2008, 02:07 PM

They are surface mount LEDs so they are only 2mm across if that Tyler... I think I'm going to have my friend Bob fab a cast iron motor mount that will bolt to the actual motor mount like OEM and then have it welded onto my block. That's my plan for now at least so I wouldn't start tearing it up.

jettalvr41

01-11-2008, 08:16 PM

OrangeDUB

01-13-2008, 05:20 PM

So I just tore out all the grey trim on my car. Pillars, headliner, vanity mirrors, sunroof controls, etc. This will be my surprise for you all. You'll see it again when it's done :hehehmn:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-13-08_1616.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-13-08_1614.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-13-08_1615.jpg

Dubjetta///

01-13-2008, 05:42 PM

Sweet. I smell a crazy pattern in the future, just don't over do it.

berserker

01-15-2008, 03:27 PM

I love the fabric choice Casey ;) Totally fcuking rock it, but definately do the headliner black.. Just enough obnoxiousism. Only a tropic orange JTI could pull it off.

SDKmann

01-15-2008, 04:33 PM

I love the fabric choice Casey ;) Totally fcuking rock it, but definately do the headliner black.. Just enough obnoxiousism. Only a tropic orange JTI could pull it off.

Nah, grey FTW! Wow every time someone posts and I see this thread at the top of the members cars list I keep expecting to see some pics of some insane modding going on. Needless to say I am very disappointed and expect some more pics featuring sweet mods ASAP.

OrangeDUB

01-16-2008, 08:40 PM

Nah, grey FTW! Wow every time someone posts and I see this thread at the top of the members cars list I keep expecting to see some pics of some insane modding going on. Needless to say I am very disappointed and expect some more pics featuring sweet mods ASAP.

More pics on the way my friend, trust me. I really feel bad not being able to put all these parts on. I should have completed interior pics by this weekend, or at least that is my goal.

Sorry to show you guys pics of parts and nothing together or being built. I know it's boring in here right now. I have these parts jsut sitting in my room, waiting for warm weather and the salty sandy roads to be cleared so I can get started.

This build will produce a very heavily modded euro before summer hits. I promise you all that.

:beerglass:

SDKmann

01-16-2008, 08:47 PM

More pics on the way my friend, trust me. I really feel bad not being able to put all these parts on. I should have completed interior pics by this weekend, or at least that is my goal.

Sorry to show you guys pics of parts and nothing together or being built. I know it's boring in here right now. I have these parts jsut sitting in my room, waiting for warm weather and the salty sandy roads to be cleared so I can get started.

This build will produce a very heavily modded euro before summer hits. I promise you all that.

:beerglass:

Aw Im just givin ya crap man, I know that it will all get done and be worth the wait. I definitely wouldnt be modding my car in this weather.

jettalvr41

01-16-2008, 09:02 PM

This build will produce a very heavily modded euro before summer hits. I promise you all that.

:beerglass:

:beer: to passat headlights and modded MKIV's!

jettalvr41

01-22-2008, 08:06 PM

check this yo!
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8270/img0146uf4.jpg mike got his jetta done and ****!
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3647346

OrangeDUB

01-31-2008, 07:59 PM

Thinking about black rubs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/edspecR/vortex/e593cfd0.jpg

07GTI

01-31-2008, 08:04 PM

I like them :tu:

SirRangeALot

01-31-2008, 08:06 PM

Hotness! :tu:

SDKmann

01-31-2008, 08:21 PM

Do it! The black rub strips look great against the orange.

OrangeDUB

01-31-2008, 08:27 PM

I was thinking that black rubstrips and chrome wheels woudl clash, but after looking at that picture it made the wheels pop more. Or am I just crazy :sly:

OrangeDUB

01-31-2008, 09:19 PM

Okay I am doing black rubs after seeing this: ( I will also have a custom boser hood and more aggressive headlights and a more aggressive lip!)

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/joenewton07/tranxE.jpg

DONE DEAL BLACK RUBS IT IS PEOPLE!!!!!!

SDKmann

01-31-2008, 09:39 PM

That car is SEXY!!!!!!!!

berserker

01-31-2008, 09:46 PM

:drool: black rubs, tropic orange.. HOT DAYUM

OrangeDUB

01-31-2008, 09:59 PM

:drool: black rubs, tropic orange.. HOT DAYUM

It might be the first, I'd have to check :)

jettalvr41

01-31-2008, 10:02 PM

ditching the idea of passats?

OrangeDUB

01-31-2008, 10:05 PM

ditching the idea of passats?

Not yet my friend. It has been on hold for my interior which is nearly completed...

jettalvr41

01-31-2008, 10:08 PM

stoked to see that too! i need to do/get mine done, im doing all black

Black86gti

02-01-2008, 12:49 AM

OrangeDUB

02-01-2008, 01:20 AM

casey we will have to get together once both of out cars are done. im waiting on parts to arrive. gotta get this motor thing buttoned up and then re do interior.

Hopefully every thing on your interior is working out. just take your time and itll be worth it. ill be heading to han**** fabrics soon. ;)

Nice! I think mine wil be done soon for the MOST part. I'm also converting all my interior lights to LEDs as well, so that's just one more thing.

I wish I could just quit my job and pay myself for working on my car. Wouldn't that be nice somehow?? :)

anchovi777

02-01-2008, 01:30 AM

our cars are gonna be the secks this summer! lol.. :laugh: i cant wait to see yours done!!!!

OrangeDUB

02-02-2008, 06:22 AM

Well, just got the car done.... in photoshop.

This is extremely close to the look I have in mind:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/4MOblackrubs.jpg

SHAAAAAAAVED----this decision is sooo hard!

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/4MOshavedrubs.jpg

After seeing it on a CRT monitor instead of my LCD, it looks red. Here's a color change with my porsche wheels and more of the stance I will have

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/awet.jpg

GetAwayFromMe

02-02-2008, 11:30 AM

I think shaved looks better but that's just my opinion.

MrFlippant

02-02-2008, 11:33 AM

Nah, the rub strip is good - breaks it up a bit, so it doesn't look all plasticy and overdone.

OrangeDUB

02-02-2008, 01:46 PM

I think with how many horizontal lines are on the front it lets the rubstrips flow pretty well... I think I'm going with textured rubs. A guy on the tex has a set of textured OEM ones for $140 shipped, specifically for a JTI (jetta front rubstrip & 2-dr gti rears and 2-door ones)

07GTI

02-02-2008, 02:02 PM

RUBSTRIPS :tu:

fahrenheit201

02-02-2008, 02:15 PM

Go for it! :tu:

berserker

02-02-2008, 03:09 PM

rubbadub DUB! tropic orange with teh rubs!

doooo it!

SirRangeALot

02-02-2008, 05:17 PM

rubbadub DUB! tropic orange with teh rubs!

doooo it!

Ooooo, aren't WE a clever one? :sly: ;) :p :D :laugh:

I'm liking the new sig, mang! :tu:

jettalvr41

02-04-2008, 04:38 AM

looks ballin shaved and with black rubs either way it will be sick! im shaved and sometimes i ponder the unshaved look! but then i go into my garage and blow a load!

SDKmann

02-04-2008, 12:08 PM

Either way looks really good Casey, but now that I see it in comparison I like the shaved look a little better. I love your new sig BTW!

OrangeDUB

02-04-2008, 01:45 PM

Yeah guys, I think from a cost and difficulty standpoint, I'm going with textured rubs. I can always change it up if I do more extensive bodywork like pulling the fenders in addition to rolling them as planned.

Yeah the sig was at the car wash friday night, snapped that cool pic, thanks!

OrangeDUB

02-07-2008, 03:39 AM

I finished the main portion of my interior LEDs:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/02-05-08_2239.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/02-05-08_2238.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/02-06-08_2245.jpg

And a little photoshopping later..... I got an idea for my headlights inspired by the new R8:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/badasretroturn.jpg

And an idea for my centercaps to replace the porsche branded ones:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/maltesecentercappointy.jpg

SirRangeALot

02-07-2008, 09:50 AM

:drool:

You're going balls out on your projekt dude! I love it! :tu:

vrjetta98

02-07-2008, 02:37 PM

your car is gonna be straight up show winner when your done let me know if you wanna do some work on my car when your done or bored. lol

OrangeDUB

02-08-2008, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys that's really encouraging!

Uploaded a video of my new exhaust setup. It's stock to the rear axle, then a straight pipe with dual tips was welded in place of my muffler. I'll still be installing the headers and high-flow cat, and may change the resonator out for a different one.

<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GiiDAferBSw&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GiiDAferBSw&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>

07GTI

02-08-2008, 03:38 PM

sounds awesome :tu:

SirRangeALot

02-08-2008, 11:38 PM

your car is gonna be straight up show winner when your done let me know if you wanna do some work on my car when your done or bored. lol

:word:

SDKmann

02-09-2008, 12:17 AM

Wow, that sounds sick Casey!!!

DSV

02-09-2008, 12:32 AM

Nice video, Casey. Sounds awesome! :tu:

Black86gti

02-09-2008, 10:41 AM

sounds good casey. your making me feel lazy i havent done much on my car since im waiting on parts from bildon motorsports.

berserker

02-09-2008, 11:43 AM

OrangeDUB

02-09-2008, 02:11 PM

Thanks guys!! I think it sounds better the more I drive it. 1500-2000 RPMs are "teh sechs" as Abby would say :laugh:

sounds good casey. your making me feel lazy i havent done much on my car since im waiting on parts from bildon motorsports.

Wow that's awesome, Bildon is a great company and are doing tons of research on the 12v VR6! Have you read up on their thread to make 275 hp with a 12v VR6 and keeping it N/A? I can link you to it if you're interested.

Okay, I took these pics last weekend but just got around to posting them.

Stripped the headliner of the water-spotted & ruined grey cloth:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-16-08_1444.jpg

Stripped off all the ()^(&*%#*(^%*& foam, which SUCKED, but my rotary DA got it done a lot quicker for me ;)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1320.jpg

Recovered in black headliner material, using 3M super 90 (perfect adhesive for this IMO):

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1425.jpg

What is that in the picture!?!?! The pillars, and the sunroof motor cover... what happened to them? :)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1432.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/01-31-08_1434.jpg

Kelso

02-09-2008, 02:27 PM

Lookin good! Keep up the great work. I know who im talking to when I do my interior.

MrFlippant

02-09-2008, 02:39 PM

Dude that looks awesome! :tu:

SirRangeALot

02-09-2008, 02:56 PM

:tu:

07GTI

02-09-2008, 04:50 PM

Looks awesome love the plaid :tu:

Black86gti

02-10-2008, 01:37 PM

looks like the black headliner fabrick turned out good for you casey. ill be redoing mine in that. and yes ive seen the bildon research page. theres a less cluttered version of it on their web site ;)

DSV

02-11-2008, 12:14 AM

The orange plaid is AWESOME! Great choice, Casey. :tu: :D

OrangeDUB

02-11-2008, 12:21 AM

Thanks guys! The pictures really don't do the colors justice I'm afraid. So much more vibrant and bright in person.

I will be taking some installed pictured as soon as I get it, well, installed. I hope that is soon! I wanted to re-install it at least 3 weeks ago. It's more work than I thought for sure! If any one else wanted any help on tackling this themselves, I'd be more than happy to help out in any way although I'm no expert! :)

OrangeDUB

02-11-2008, 12:44 AM

Updated what my car will most likely look like. Does anyone know where to find a wrecked audi R8 to get teh headlights from for my retrofit? :)

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/meanFEB11-1.jpg

SirRangeALot

02-11-2008, 12:45 AM

Does anyone know where to find a wrecked audi R8 to get teh headlights from for my retrofit? :)

Good freakin' luck, dude. :)

07GTI

02-11-2008, 09:37 AM

here ya go Casey... although it is in Russia, but one of the headlights is already removed for ya :D

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-first-audi-r8-crashed-ar43467.html

SirRangeALot

02-11-2008, 10:30 AM

here ya go Casey... although it is in Russia, but one of the headlights is already removed for ya :D

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-first-audi-r8-crashed-ar43467.html

Hey, there's a B5.5 Passat in the background!! :D

That didn't take long to wreck such an amazing and gorgeous car. I need to stat playing PowerBall... :D

OrangeDUB

02-11-2008, 12:53 PM

Hey! This one comes with the ballast! :p

http://pictures.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-first-audi-r8-crashed-ar43467/IMG/jpg/8/audi_nah_10-1w.jpg

SDKmann

02-11-2008, 02:42 PM

I just cant wait to see this finished!

OrangeDUB

02-11-2008, 06:46 PM

I just cant wait to see this finished!

It will never be finished!

Maybe finished STAGES, but never finished :D

SDKmann

02-11-2008, 07:08 PM

It will never be finished!

Maybe finished STAGES, but never finished :D

Lol, well you know what I mean, I wanna see all these mods you've been talking about/accumulating.

OrangeDUB

02-15-2008, 03:47 PM

Goodbye cell phone pics!

Hello new digital camera!!! :partay:
Bought a used 5.0MP Pentax digital camera on ebay :)

What I buttoned up today (visors still need to be found/installed

Representing Deutschland
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0083.jpg

My ICE :laugh: :rolleyes:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0082.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0084.jpg

Kelso

02-15-2008, 03:52 PM

Looks great, I may step it up and do mine this summer. You got me excited! Great job!!!

Tony!

02-15-2008, 04:01 PM

Ditch those rear headrests! LAME! At least the middle one.

OrangeDUB

02-15-2008, 04:07 PM

Ditch those rear headrests! LAME! At least the middle one.

Find me a set of 4 NB black leather headrests and I'll give you mine :)

Tony!

02-15-2008, 04:09 PM

I don't want them. I'm just saying you shouldn't either. Just run with the two front headrests.

Or lose the backseat all together.

Tony!

02-15-2008, 04:12 PM

With the skills you showed on the headliner stuffz, do something like this:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2467798

07GTI

02-15-2008, 04:14 PM

looks awesome Casey :tu:

Tony!

02-15-2008, 04:17 PM

Or this http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2953439 with your orange plaid stuff.

SDKmann

02-15-2008, 04:21 PM

Looks sick Casey! That back seat delete on the .:R does look pretty cool.

OrangeDUB

02-15-2008, 04:22 PM

I don't want them. I'm just saying you shouldn't either.

Haha I love it :laugh:

I've seen some pretty cool rear seat deletes, and I'd love to get that sub installed much more discretely... Never seriously thought about a rear seat delete in my car yet. I'll think about it more when I tear into the stereo more and the weather is a bit nicer :tu:

berserker

02-15-2008, 05:04 PM

thats just delicious casey, you did an amazing job!!!!!!!!!!! :tu: :tu:

lenny

02-15-2008, 05:12 PM

That looks awesome casey. We'll work something out for the spring. MAke that tang "pop" a bit
-Dan

vrjetta98

02-15-2008, 05:14 PM

That is so amazing wow

OrangeDUB

02-15-2008, 07:33 PM

Thanks alot guys and gals that means alot! :) It's nice and subtle from the outside since the fabric looks almost black through the tints.

Dan I hope I'd be working on a car with 4 rings on the back of it come summer time ;)

SirRangeALot

02-15-2008, 08:32 PM

thats just delicious casey, you did an amazing job!!!!!!!!!!! :tu: :tu:

I second that motion. WOW! :tu:

DSV

02-15-2008, 10:36 PM

The new photos look awesome. Great work, Casey! :tu:

Black86gti

02-23-2008, 10:40 PM

any update casey?? oh i wouldnt recomend ordering parts from bildon im still wating on my ABV 2.9L pistons its been a full month.

OrangeDUB

02-24-2008, 01:50 PM

Just getting all black trim to replace the walnut burlwood, and then a black shift knob, and lay-flat jetta vents. I need a few more pieces and I'll be able to replace it all at once in my grandparents heated garage.

I really want new beetle headrests in black leather, but I realize that is something that I can get down the road. DSV see if Steph wants to trade me still! Plus $50 cash her way :D

OrangeDUB

02-24-2008, 01:51 PM

How come you didn't bump the cylinder size to anything more than 2.9L Tyler?

Black86gti

02-24-2008, 02:56 PM

cost per hp on a 2.9L is cheaper than going with 3.0L or 3.1L. I have a full european ABV 2.9L intake manifold upper and lower and throttle body. matched with abv 2.9L pistons and with stock cams and software your at 190 hp vs the AAA 174hp add cams and a chip and ill be pushing the 200hp mark. then you can alwasy add boost ;). the only reason i needed pistons is to get my piston to cyl wall clearance to ware it should be other wise i wouldnt be waiting for stupid pistons

OrangeDUB

02-24-2008, 04:16 PM

Well it looks like you've figured out where you're going and sticking to it. I know this isn't the first time you've built up a VR6 though either. I find it hard to imagine not having a VR6 in some form or another... ;)

I won't need that VR block to replace mine after all... I'm going to do something else to fab up a better-than-stock motor mount to replace the damaged goods.

Hey I was reading in a thread about someone suggesting a mk4 with cams installed would be better off using a mk3 intake manifold that does not have the variable intake shifter-rod (vaccuum-controlled... if you're unfamiliar (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1976181)). After reading about the shifter rod assembly it is better to leave alone, but that does not exactly suggest that transplanting an intake manifold from the earlier generation would be better or worse... Any thoughts on that?

Black86gti

02-25-2008, 12:21 AM

yea theres a big thing about the MKIII cams vs MKIV. all cam shaft makers grind vr6 cams to use camshaft runner compensation. the MKIV with the plastic intakes use intake compenstation for the two cyl banks. it really comes down to the fact MKIV's need differnt cams due to the intake manifold design. a company has already released a set of these cams.

ive thought about picking up a MKIV intake manifold because they are similar to the aftermarket shrick intakes but a fraction of the cost. ill see what my euro 2.9L intake does and go from their

OrangeDUB

02-25-2008, 02:17 AM

Who makes the mk4-specific cams?

MurA1

02-25-2008, 10:35 AM

Casey, how did you attach the fabric? I am somewhat consider doing a cloth wrap also and was curious.

OrangeDUB

02-25-2008, 01:00 PM

Casey, how did you attach the fabric? I am somewhat consider doing a cloth wrap also and was curious.

"Trim Tack" or "3M Super 77" or "3M Super 90" will work just fine for the pillars.

vrjetta98

02-27-2008, 06:37 PM

[QUOTE=OrangeDUB;
So what do yall think?? Ideas, other parts to chop onto my car?[/QUOTE]

A hot chick on the hood

OrangeDUB

02-27-2008, 07:30 PM

How about Keyra taking a bath in the hatch?

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/keyratrunk.jpg

vrjetta98

02-27-2008, 07:57 PM

do it

lenny

02-27-2008, 08:34 PM

I would serve her up with a side of beans
-Dan

SDKmann

02-27-2008, 08:34 PM

That may be the single best mod Ive ever heard of.

OrangeDUB

03-03-2008, 01:59 AM

I got my black rubstrips on about a week ago and I really like them! Front and doors/rear quarter panels will get the same treatment as well. Hopefully Mike can get Dimitri over in europe to come through with the euro side moldings :tu:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/OrangeAtDark.jpg

Mr.Austin

03-03-2008, 07:15 AM

Very nice work thus far Dub!!

OrangeDUB

03-07-2008, 02:09 PM

Very nice work thus far Dub!!

Thanks Austin!

Got the 295/30's dismounted from the rear wheels yesterday, test fitting just the wheel. (once again the rear dimensions are 18x11 ET 45 + 20mm adapter = Final ET 25)

Damn these wheels are LIGHT for their size and design! Hollow spokes for ya. I want to weigh one before they get rubber on them...

Anyways, here are my results:

My inner clearance, about 7mm:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0014.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0015.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0017.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0018.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0012-1.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0013-1.jpg

=)
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0019.jpg

Overall the poke isn't as much as I thought. Less than an inch. Next I figure out what tires to run!

Kelso

03-07-2008, 02:19 PM

looking good! :tu:

07GTI

03-07-2008, 04:33 PM

Looks awesome, can't wait to see it progress further :tu:

Black86gti

03-08-2008, 01:35 AM

time for a wide body casey. my pistons finaly showed up and my motors and D&R engines in marion about time.

Droid Conductor

03-08-2008, 08:43 AM

looking real good :tu:

OrangeDUB

03-08-2008, 11:55 AM

Thanks guys! Definitely fashion over function :p

Going to the tire shop today to see if a 40 series and some odd 255 or so thread will work out well...

time for a wide body casey. my pistons finaly showed up and my motors and D&R engines in marion about time.

Cool Tyler! I saw you posting in the bildon thread, I watch it via email because sometimes it's too hard to keep up on ;)

So do you have everything? It looked like you are looking into rebuilding the head as well...

Black86gti

03-08-2008, 12:05 PM

the head will have some work done to it. i just have to decided how much. im not sure i wanna spend the money for a big valve head since people are making about the same power with the big valves as stock valves but i sent bilodon a email for some ideas

Saab900CE

03-08-2008, 03:32 PM

What are you doing with your old rims Casey? Cause I can take them off your hands if you want. ;)

OrangeDUB

03-08-2008, 05:33 PM

What are you doing with your old rims Casey? Cause I can take them off your hands if you want. ;)

Not sure yet Jordan, the rears are down to the wear bars but the fronts have more than a season left. They are ultra high performance all-season continental's. On my car they shake a little over 70mph and being properly balanced twice and with a proper alignment, I've determined the slight vibration is due to my 160k shot suspension. One more reason to slam it :p

I'm sure you realized that they are multi-pattern 5x100 & mitsu 5x114.3 ;)
We'll discuss what happens with them after I get them off the car if you or someone else you know would be interested. They're in pretty good shape. No curb rash whatsoever!

the head will have some work done to it. i just have to decided how much. im not sure i wanna spend the money for a big valve head since people are making about the same power with the big valves as stock valves but i sent bilodon a email for some ideas

From the sound of it, I'd hold off on spending roughly $1k on your 12v head until bildon makes any breakthroughs with their 275whp quest which is ultimately getting past that exact issue of poor head flow. :blowingup:

mshimon

03-09-2008, 05:38 AM

So your going to run massively wide rear tires on your front wheel drive vehicle? I do think that you are going fashion over function on this one, I am pumped to see the outcome however.

OrangeDUB

03-09-2008, 11:20 AM

So your going to run massively wide rear tires on your front wheel drive vehicle? I do think that you are going fashion over function on this one, I am pumped to see the outcome however.

Yes, running a staggered setup to get that aggressive stance however is pretty common in the mk4 community (yes it's an odd group of people)

Hey mshimon what size rear tires do you use for the M5??? I have a set of 295/30/18" tires I want to get rid of ;)

OrangeDUB

03-12-2008, 01:42 PM

Well I've been busy as usual:

Got a hollow autotech RSB (THANKS KLEINER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and stripped it down and gave it 2 coats of "Por-15" which is an enamel that bonds to rust and is literally as tough as steel when it's cured.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0038.jpg

B5.5 Passat projector on (L) and BMW E55 on the (R):
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0034.jpg

What a dremel, some PVC and some patience can do for you: (major props to Tim for advice and help, couldn't have gotten this far without you buddy :beer: :beer:)
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0035.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0036.jpg

Frank did most of the work, I watched as he completely retrofitted the housings.:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r150/OrangeDUBBA/IMGP0037.jpg