Noobs Build Thread
 

Okay so sadly I don't have my FR-S YET, but since this section doesn't say it's limited to the FR-S/BR-Z I figured I'd post up my current car for anybody that appreciates all cars not just JDMs. This will double as my build thread for my FR-S when I get it as well.

Car: 2004.5 Jetta GLI
Engine: 1.8t
Transmission: 6 speed
Mileage: 85,XXX
Color: Platinum Grey

Mods:
-MaxPSI 3in catback exhaust (Recieved 2/24/2010, Installed 2/25/2010)
-Rokkor coilovers (Recieved 10/07/2010, Installed 10/22/2010, 73k miles)
-Spacers ECS Tuning 17.5mm Rears, H&R Sport 8mm Fronts (Installed 10/25/2010, 73k Miles)
-FK adjustable swaybar endlinks (installed 02/10/2011)
-Honda Elemant stubby antenna (Installed 10/24/11)
-034 Motorsports PCV hose kit w/ CNC machined PCV check valve (Installed 11/16/11)
-Gonzo Tuning stage 2 tune (Installed 11/03/11)
-eBay cold air intake w/ XAS air filter (Installed ?)
-Forge turbo inlet pipe (Installed ?)
-22mm Ebiach front swaybar (installed ?)
-R32 short shifter (Installed ?)
-42 Draft Designs LED license plate lights (Installed ?)
-Retrofits with dual turns & 50w 5000k HIDs installed (Installed 2/10/12)
-NewSouth Performance boost/vacuum gauge w/ offest column pod (Installed 2/10/12)
-ECS lightweight power steering/crank pulleys (Installed ?)
-Full timing belt/water pump kit (Installed ?)
-Amber fender repeaters (installed ?)
-FK Badgeless grill (Unpainted/Unfilled notch)
-42DD 3" catless downpipe (Installed 10/3/2012)
-BFI Stage 1 dogbone mount inserts (Installed 10/2/2012)
-Forge 004 BOV (Installed 10/4/2012)
-BBS Center caps
-Speedtech Boser hood extention
-Hella Micro DE fog light kit w/ retrofitted 35w 3000k HIDs

Some pics:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8198/8...d0305c68_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8...400e2f36_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/8...09791cc4_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/8...a6092af7_c.jpg

Vid: (sorry for the explicit language)
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnxVDMTTC6U"]My GLI - YouTube[/ame]


A more detailed build thread can be found here if anyones interested.

I plan on giving up this car for a Whiteout FR-S sometime later next year. I can't wait, it'll be a decent downgrade in power but I plan on going FI not too long afterwards so that will put me back up to where my Jetta is and it will be a lot more fun to drive. I can't wait! :happyanim:

awesome GLI, always loved those.
nice HDR shots as well.

Thank ya sir.

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Well the start of my build thread has begun. Just picked up my baby yesterday.

Firestorm red, came with TRD air filter, rear spoiler, paint protection package, bespoke audio, wheel locks and most important GAP insurance all for 26k. Had to compromise from whiteout but I didnt think id find another deal like this soon in cali. Also had 56 miles on the odo.



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Just remembered I had one of these so I figured I'd update it lol, car didn't stay stock for long. Just got done with a very nice transformation so here's what she has now.

Mods:
-Rev Works UEL Headers w/ o2 sensor spacer
-Nameless Axleback Exhaust 3" piping w/ 4" mufflers
-Flossy Shift Knob
-Tint 30% all around
-The Retrofit Source 6k HIDs for lowbeams
-Diode Dynamics fog light kit w/eBay 3k HIDs
-Koru/HT Auto front lip
-CS style sides from eBay (seller: Sonix Automotive)
-Jon Motoring Rear end aero (OEM style diffuser, rear spats)
-Nightshaded tails and reverse lights
-Shark fin antenna from vendor F-T
-Eibach Sportline springs
-Perrin intake inlet hose
-Perrin lightweight crank pulley

Getting my Buddy Club taillights next month then that's probably it for this year on mods, gonna start saving for FI, thinking Kraftwerks SC when it is released. Here's some pics

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/1...ce3060b4_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/1...c79369bd_b.jpg

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Exhaust Vid:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...62677649051912


Thanks for reading!

great build! can you measure the distance of your front lip to the ground, and maybe the side as well?
this is the exact lip kit and lowering spring combo i was thinking of :D

Haha don't have a measurement but I have this

https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/...20033042_n.jpg

So yeah it's pretty low, I've actually already cracked it cause I hit a big incline that I didn't see. Due to the lip going out a little wider than the bumper there's already a decent amount of stress on that paticular part so when I hit the ground it just snapped,

https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/...52591512_n.jpg

Letting the plastic weld cure fully before I remove the masking tape I used to hold it together so we'll see how it looks when I take it off. I'd definitely recommend going with the pro kit unless you're comfortable driving a lowered car. the sides don't extend down as far as the lip, I don't even think the sides extend down farther than the rocker panels.

Here's my backyard bodyshop fix for the lip
https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/...09097432_n.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/6u2aruru.jpg

Fixed product. Not perfect but it should hold until I can buy another lip Lol

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Newest mods, bought BRZEdit and gonna be tuning the car soon. I have a Beatsonic roof spoiler inbound and my newest mods include LED dome/license plate lights and Zerg Industries carbon fiber interior pieces. Here's pics of the carbon:

https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/...97846124_n.jpg
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https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/...34029896_n.jpg

Looks good, are you getting the dash in CF also?

Want too, just gotta find someone to buy it from. I want real carbon not wrap lol, I know of a couple people, think F-T is one of them

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Did you scrape with the eibach springs without the front lip?

On speed bumps/hills etc?

IDK I installed the lip and springs at the same time, I doubt you'd scrape unless you hit a dip hard enough to bottom out the struts though or tried going up something crazy steep.

Nameless over/front pipe and beatsonic roof spoiler going on today.

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