Our New Jetta's Mini Build Thread

[Silver dub]

Well as of last week we have a new VW in the family.

It was time to trade in the VZ Commodore and take ownership of a Demo 2009 jetta FSI in blue graphite with 1800kms on the clock.

So i thought been a new car and having some plans for it then i would have a crack at a build thread, although it will probably be more of a mini build thread as it is my partners every driver so we don't want to go over the top on it (I'll leave that to the bora later down the track".

So here are some photo's just after we arrived home,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4277972379_56ddb7fe1b-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4277927455_06772a26a4-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4278719386_1194f7177b-1.jpg


Now when we first saw it in the yard my first thought's were "Damm that is way to high and needs some bigger wheels"!
So been that it is her everyday driver we decided a set of OEM 18's were in need.

So that been said when we started to negotiate with the dealer one of the requirements was to get an new set of rims put in the boot to take home for later.

So we walked over to the rim stand and chose some new 18's for the Jetta which were now to be included in the sale of the car.
I never realized just how big the boot was in a jetta until i fitted 4 18's in boxes in the boot without any problems and space left over,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4277985459_2b9da4cdb9-1.jpg

Now after a couple of days of research on the forums and some helpful words from Tim at Dub Addiction and some other members i decided it was time to purchase some H&R springs.

As we didn't want to go to over the top, our thoughts were to go with a 30mm sport springs. As much as we would have loved to have gone a 50mm spring with matching shocks or even as far as a set of coilovers but when you purchase a house and try to modify 2 vw's you have to know when to control yourself.

So after ringing around and getting some prices i was about to order them when i read that i can get H&R from GTI Dave.
So a few PM's later and a great deal he had himself a sale.

"BIG SHOUT OUT" to Gti Dave for all his help and organizing to have these sent to me all whilst he was on his way to America.

Ok, so the next step is to get take off all the stuff on the car that we don't want to be on it.

[Silver dub]

So first thing on the checklist was to take of the dealer number frames,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4305469531_00ab7fccd1-1.jpg

Been that dealers don't put much attention into putting number plates on, I decided i should get some rubber washes to go behind the plates so as not to scratch that new shinny chrome grille before fitting the plates back on.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4305469871_fe4a5e3e32-1.jpg

Some new screws i had left over from the bora were also used to hold these suckers on.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4278734072_f5514666b9-1.jpg

Now these plates will not be a permanent fixture as some nice euro plates are on the "To get List".

Next step was to take off all the dealer stickers for a cleaner look,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4278735742_d226a574dd-1.jpg

And then the only other thing i could do to personalize the car the day we go it was to fit some nice shinny valve caps which i also had lying around,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4277990823_f04410eee4-1.jpg

[GoLfMan]

nice mate!

how does she find the Jetta compared to the VZ?

should be a nice clean OEM + look (dont forget to de-badge it!) :)

[Pharkus]

That screw is awfully close to the lettering on your licence plate! Should be fine though as it's not actually going through the lettering. Have you thought about painting the screw white to match in with the rest of the plate?

Also, when you do get some euro plates, I suggest you also get the standard plate holders from VicRoads.

[Silver dub]

Jetta badge on the boot is next to be a gone, still deciding if I should do anything with the front a rear vw badges or if I should leave them, I will post up our to do list on my smoko break.

[Silver dub]

So this is the do list at the moment although I'm sure it will get bigger.

OEM 18's
H&R 35mm springs
Tinted windows
Debadge jetta badge on rear
Upgrade to rear valance with exhaust cut out
Sports exhaust system
Upgrade to Black headlights (oem hella)
Upgrade taillights (unsure what way to go yet)
Upgrade number plate globes
New stereo after she blows the speakers eventually
Euro plates
Possibly a new grille when we find one we like
Headlight eyelids

Now I just have to try and stick to the list and not go overboard,
"famous last words"

[GoLfMan]

list looks good!

except for the eyelids, they look $hit on the Jetta ;)

[Silver dub]

If I get the black headlights I probably won't bother with them,

[anthony]

Very nice looking Jetta,how does it compare to your Bora ?
They will be close freinds,like a father and son relationship...lol.
Is it the 6 speed manual,or tiptronic ???

Will be a great change from the Commodore ???
Congratulations on it,and enjoy.

[Silver dub]

Very nice looking Jetta,how does it compare to your Bora ?
They will be close freinds,like a father and son relationship...lol.
Is it the 6 speed manual,or tiptronic ???

Will be a great change from the Commodore ???
Congratulations on it,and enjoy.


They seem very similar power wise, both 2.0 litre.
The bora is 5sp man and the jetta is 6 sp man.
I absoultly love having the extra gear in the jetta.

It's her first manual car and she's loving every bit of it.
From the first time she drove the bora she said to me " I want a vw".

Also were saving around $30 per week on fuel compared to the commodore.

They are very much like father and son because the bora sits so low beside it in the garage, but I'm hoping the H&R's arrive this week.

One thing I love about the bora over the jetta is the black interior

[Silver dub]

These arrived today, YAY!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4310314863_2f45cb6d3e-1.jpg

Well i may have sold the 16's, Hopefully.

Which means i can get some tyres for the 18's then send it 35mm lower to the ground.

[team_v]

These arrived today, YAY!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/01/4310314863_2f45cb6d3e-1.jpg

Well i may have sold the 16's, Hopefully.

Which means i can get some tyres for the 18's then send it 35mm lower to the ground.

Nice work.
Where did you get them from and mind if i ask how much?

Should give the Jetta a nicer overall look.

[Silver dub]

GTI Dave is the man to see.

I paid approx $419 including postage.

Originally i was quoted nearly $500 and i was going to have to drive about an hour and a half to pick them up.

[team_v]

GTI Dave is the man to see.

I paid approx $419 including postage.

Originally i was quoted nearly $500 and i was going to have to drive about an hour and a half to pick them up.

Thanks for the info.
I have already been in contact with Dave.
Just figured i would see what price you got them for as I am most likely getting the same set.

[Silver dub]

Well quick update,

I have sold the 16" wheels and tyres which are now funding the 18" tyres.

Whilst I'm waiting on the tyres to come in stock the jetta will be sitting pretty on some 17" Audi S-line wheels (Thanks DAD).

Will post pics when i throw them on, They will sit out nice a flush with the guards thanks to the offset.

So as i will be spending this saturday making the bora look all spiffy for SEDF on sunday, the jetta will have to stay stock height for another week.

Hopefully i can get the springs done next weekend and tyres done on the monday after.

[maca]

Plans sound good mate.

Should definitely get a primered Golf GT grill so you can colour match it, makes it looks so much better than the crome. While you're there, get some GLI side skirts and rear valance. They've got some good headlights on TM Tuning and as for the tail lights, let me know with what you go for. I've been looking for a tasteful set for a very long time now without finding anything.

Sounds like I'm talking to myself about 6 months ago :P Good luck with it all :banana:

Ps. Found these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-MK5-Jetta-Black-LED-Tail-Light-Full-Set-Smoked-Euro_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem439cbd730cQQitemZ2 90392470284QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories) lights on eBay. I wouldn't mind them but it appears to be for LHD models only. That and the indicators might flash red instead of amber (unforunately illegal here).

[Silver dub]

So the 16's have been removed and cleaned for their new owner,

I'm borrowing dad's 17" Audi S-Line wheels for the week whilst we wait for the 18" tyres to arrive, hopefully by the end of the week.

Couple of photos i shot after a clean and i know it looks like a monster truck, i already have the springs and they are going in once the 18's go on.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4345909624_7fcfb30c8c-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4345165477_cb5696fd74-1.jpg

[Silver dub]

Well i received a call this afternoon informing me that our 18" tyres for the new wheels were in.

So i booked it in for 8am tomorrow morning, Woo Hoo!

Now it's probably about time to let you see what wheels we have chosen for the new jetta to roll on.

So here they are,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4278730414_b608767157-1.jpg

[Axis]

lol - nice pic.... love those rims... Bring the camera along tomorrow ;)

[ope126]

Well i received a call this afternoon informing me that our 18" tyres for the new wheels were in.

So i booked it in for 8am tomorrow morning, Woo Hoo!

Now it's probably about time to let you see what wheels we have chosen for the new jetta to roll on.

So here they are,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4278730414_b608767157-1.jpg

Such a great choice of wheel!!!
I am suprised that more people don't choose them...:banana:

Did you buy from a dealer? Or did you get from OS?

Keep us up to date!

[dylan8]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4278730414_b608767157-1.jpg

very nice!! like the list of mods too, so simple and on the "cheap" side of things but you'll get the best result bang for your buck i think

[Silver dub]

Such a great choice of wheel!!!
I am suprised that more people don't choose them...:banana:

Did you buy from a dealer? Or did you get from OS?

Keep us up to date!

We brought the wheels when we purchased the car.

I told them i wanted the 18's but to supply rims only as a family friend of ours has a tyre shop.

It does suprise me that not alot of people have them,
although oem 18's aren't cheap.

[Silver dub]

So here they are,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4352504711_b483aae224-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4352528481_79349b0380-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4353275184_b4efd926a3-1.jpg

[Axis]

Sweet - understated awesomeness ... suits VW!

[anthony]

Well done,your Jetta looks ABSORLUTELY STUNNING.LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

[maca]

Looking good mate! Jetta's are so underestimated.

[GoLfMan]

needs to be lower :P lol

in all seriousness, looking very OEM + :)

[Lorenz]

OEM+ FTW!

Looks brilliant mate, but will look even better once the new springs go in (or have you put them in and they havent settled yet?)

[team_v]

Lovely car but the wheels don't do it for me.

I would have gone a set of lambo gallardo fronts as these look like cheap copies even though they are oem wheels.

[Silver dub]

I havn't installed the springs yet, dad's flat out at work so I can't get onto a hoist till later this week.

Next thing to tackle is to de-badge the jetta logo on the rear for a cleaner look and get rid of the ugly E-TAG bracket,

[team_v]

I havn't installed the springs yet, dad's flat out at work so I can't get onto a hoist till later this week.

Next thing to tackle is to de-badge the jetta logo on the rear for a cleaner look and get rid of the ugly E-TAG bracket,

I was thining it was sitting quite high in the pictures.

Debadging is best with warm/hot water over the badge and running fishing line back and forth behind it.

[Silver dub]

This is about the 7th car I've debadged so got it pretty down pat now. Fishing line works a treat.

I will have to take a trip to my folks house though to get some line as all my rods are still there. Still havn't brought them to our new place.

[maca]

This is about the 7th car I've debadged so got it pretty down pat now. Fishing line works a treat.

I will have to take a trip to my folks house though to get some line as all my rods are still there. Still havn't brought them to our new place.
Hair dryer works also, then you just wriggle it off.

[M4RK0]

So here they are,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4352504711_b483aae224-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4352528481_79349b0380-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4353275184_b4efd926a3-1.jpg

Sick Bro! it's getting there!!! :banana:

Cheers!

[Silver dub]

So i spoke to my dad today and he's got a free hoist tomorrow arvo so i can finally install the H&R's.

He's going to hang back and help me install them after work, SWEET!

So i got home tonight and decided the jetta needed a wash, which was all great until i discovered it has some sort of sap all over the bonnet and roof (GOD DAM IT!)

So looks like in the next week or so it will be getting it's first clay block.

[Silver dub]

Well the jetta is spending the night on the hoist.

Rear springs are in and the front left is all back together in the car, we just need to tighten all our bolts back up.

We run into a problem whilst doing the front though (Not having a big enough spline torx bit), so i'm sourcing one of them tomorrow so we can finish.

I'm hoping we might be able to get it all finish tomorrow night.

[ope126]

Well the jetta is spending the night on the hoist.

Rear springs are in and the front left is all back together in the car, we just need to tighten all our bolts back up.

We run into a problem whilst doing the front though (Not having a big enough spline torx bit), so i'm sourcing one of them tomorrow so we can finish.

I'm hoping we might be able to get it all finish tomorrow night.

Keep us up to date mate, looking really good! :banana:

[ADVAN]

Good thread. I'm watching with baited breath (Whatever that means). I'm looking forward to seeing how the springs look. I love the de-badged look too.

Are you keeping the stock shocks?

Cheers.

Christian

[Silver dub]

You can run the h&r's with standard shocks as they are only 35mm drop,

I did want to go lower but now we have the 18's it will have a nice even gap all the way round only going 35mm.

Any lower than that an we would have had to of replaced shocks ect.

A 15mm spring would still lol to high IMO, def go for a 35mm spring.

I should have it finished tonight or if not tommorow night so I will post before and after shots with measurments once ccomplete.

[Silver dub]

We managed to get a bit more done tonight, but did run into some problems.

Here's some quick snaps

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4366913773_c0d26d1f24-1.jpg

Rear springs in and ready to go

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4367660128_75463b6485-1.jpg

We ran into problems with the front right.
As the drive shaft is longer on the right side, we didn't have as much leverage down as we did on the left side. So we had to disconnect the drive shaft to be able to lower the disc to get the bottom end of the shock out.

We had another few hiccups but got there eventually.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4367662464_6fbc5288c7-1.jpg

Left side all sitting back in ready for all the final bolt tightening

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4367664530_411ee215bc-1.jpg

So it should hit the ground tomorrow arvo once we do a final inspection of all of our nuts and bolts.

[Buckets]

Watching this thread with particular interest. My Jetta will be copping the same springs in the near future. Love the OEM+ look.

Keep posting those pics.:jammin:

[Silver dub]

Well guys the car is finally back on the ground.

I am really happy with end product. It sits and handles so much better.

I will be posting some pics up once I can get out and give it a wash hopefully this arvo.

Unfortunetly i didn't measure the front before doing the springs but I did on the rear so I will let you know exactually how much it dropped.

[ml16]

Very nice mate. Love the OEM look.

[dylan8]

pfft you've almost done as many mods to the jetta as the bora and you've only had it 5 minutes haha.

Looks good mate. Thinking the 35mm drop is going to make the difference.

[Silver dub]

Well i finally got home at a decent time tonight to give the jetta a clean before taking some quick snaps.

Excuse the shocking photos,
The sun was dropping and i was loosing light quick.

A new camera is on my wish list so that i can take some nice industrial night shots.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4387048108_fc0d5bb209-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/4387049084_4029b7ef44-1.jpg

[ope126]

Looks very nice. Excellent ride height! :banana:

What is the ride like now?

[dylan8]

Looking good mate! whats next?

[Silver dub]

Next on the list will be clean up the rear with the removal of the rear jetta badge.

After that will be the new front lower grilles,

When we brought the car the front left lower grille was not sitting right,
It ended up that someone had obviously forced it in and broken some tabs and taken a chunk out of the side of it.

So i told them i wanted it replaced, a few days later they sent a new one in the mail but it was different to the one on the car.

It was not blanked of on the back like the ones that came on the car , it had more open to let air flow through, but it didn't match the other side so after a few phone calls with the guy in parts i managed to get them to send me another new one for the other side so they would match (At their Cost, not mine:banana:)

Ended up that vw had updated the grilles since our model and no longer made the ones that came on ours.

So i am now thinking i may play around with the original ones that are coming off and see if i can do anything special with them.

[Axis]

Looks great - nicely done :) Ride all good?

[zach]

Looks great - nicely done :) Ride all good?

Yeah how does she ride now?

[Silver dub]

Totally different car to drive now,

Car feels alot more resposive and takes corners without feeling like your in a boat.

I measured the rear gap before and after lowering.

it was 65mm from the top of the tyre to the guard before hand and the next day it measured 25 mm.

So they are 35mm lowering springs but went to 40mm by the next day, not to mention the fact that i reckon they will probably settle another mabye 5mm,

so I'm really happy with the end product,

[team_v]

40mm drop :|
It still looks like a big gap in the pics.

At least the car rides better now, love the updates.

Can't wait to see the clear rear.

[Silver dub]

I wouldn't go any lower as we would start having problems with scrubing,

I'm really happy with the height as it has a nice even gap all the way round the arch.

[Bizi]

Looks great, Silver dub.

Do you have any other plans for the car? Wheels and the drop really suit the car. :)

[Silver dub]

Probably just small mods now,

rear valance (with exhaust cut out)
exhaust
tinted windows
euro plates
upgraded stereo
upgrade globes
install the newer front lower grilles

sure to think of alot more as I go

[goodfella]

great build thread to date! I have been thinking about a similiar project as the wifes car is going to be replaced after her Maternity Leave... Might go the Jetta 5 or Wagon 6 options.. From what I have read, the Wagon has Jetta 5 underpinnings, so your H&R springs sound like the perfect option!

[Silver dub]

We were originally looking at a mk6 118 TSI but the wait was going to be too long to get it as it was a custom order.

We then started looking at the mk6 wagon seen as though it would be around the same waiting time as the 118 TSI.

So we jumped in the car earl one morning to do the rounds to as many vw dealerships we could.

It just so happened that we spotted the jetta at the first yard and it was parked in the staff parking, so i went and asked if it was for sale and it was.

So it all kind of just fell into place for us,
just without the long wait for a new one.

[Bizi]

Probably just small mods now,

rear valance (with exhaust cut out)
exhaust
tinted windows
euro plates
upgraded stereo
upgrade globes
install the newer front lower grilles

sure to think of alot more as I go

Is the valance just the TFSI 118 one?

I've been looking around for replacement or larger (GTI size) brake rotors/calipers etc and at the same time was looking for black, projector or projector + xenon headlights.

I guess the better halogen globes are a practical upgrade, without the expense and rice-factor of overdoing the Jetta upgrade.

It would be nice if there was a dual-pipe exhaust option, kind of like the Honda Accord Euro and the MkVI GTI. More aesthetic than practical, again! :emo_baghead:

[Silver dub]

A Dual exhaust would be nice but a little thing by the name of "fuel tank" brings thoughts like that to an end.

Well i finally got some fishing line tonight so i should get the rear badge and e-tag bracket off tomorrow.

[Dragonzdk]

looking good. keep the pics rolling in....really nice to see another jetta enthusiast....great car and plenty of mod options ! When mine grows up it's gonna be an R-GT ;)

[scotty1991]

Debadging the back is very easy, just get a hairdryer and a old plastic card

[Bizi]

Jetta owners - have you ever wanted slightly bigger brakes?

I asked a question in the Wanted section as I'm seeking advice OR seeking GTI size brakes.

ECS is offering 1/3 off its 312mm rotors & adaptor mounts, to allow you to run your original calipers/pads etc with new, 312mm, zinc coated rotors. All without changing the calipers/pads or bleeding the brakes.

Thus it's a halfway-house upgrade but is a low cost cosmetic upgrade if nothing else.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=41650

This could be something for anyone who has 17-18" spoked wheels and is looking for a quick, low cost mini upgrade.

Sorry to hijack; I would be interested if you'd consider such an upgrade, considering you've done some tasteful mods to date. :)

Cheers,
Bizi

(I've been PMd that there is a group ship for ECS, so maybe we can buy at the same time, this month.)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/02/ECS20312mm20OE20Style20Big20Brake20KitPl-1.jpg
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_V--TDI/Braking/Big_Brake_OEM/ES8707/

[Silver dub]

Not interested!

[dylan8]

Debadging the back is very easy, just get a hairdryer and a old plastic card

Silver Dub is pretty much king at debadging, think fishing line is his favourite method.

Do you think it lowered the car more then what it was rated to because it’s a brand new car?
I've read about people installing lowering springs in their car and not getting the 35mm it suggested because their car is already sagging as it’s old and has done 200,000km etc on hte orginal suspension.
Maybe yours is the opposite, and the drop is what they except on a car with 60,000km or something? Either way, can’t complain about bonus lowness!

[Silver dub]

Debadging the back is very easy, just get a hairdryer and a old plastic card

I wont use plastic cards etc!

They will only cause scratches.

[Silver dub]

All De-badged now,

Before Shot
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/4403720420_a549913f23-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/4402957339_61bd277603-1.jpg

Badge removed, now time for a little pre soaking to soften up

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/4403724842_3ce453bdeb-1.jpg

After a quick clay block, paint cleaner and then a wax to finish off this is the end product,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/4402961643_812b4a5dfd-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/4403728896_12b5630c31-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/4402954613_a727ec6eaa-1.jpg

Now the area where the badge was feels so god dam smoooth,

The only problem now is that i have realized just how bad the rest of the car feels.

So the jetta will be getting a major detail soon.

[team_v]

So much better.

Now you just need to match the right hand tailight to the left hand one (remove the red circle in the boot section)

[GoLfMan]

looks SO much better mate :)

I need to clay bar and wax my car aswell.... bugger it! :(

[maca]

So much better.

Now you just need to match the right hand tailight to the left hand one (remove the red circle in the boot section)
You think that's necessary? I reckon having it adds to the "euro" of it.

[Silver dub]

That was one if the first things I didn't like when we brought the car,

But I have to agree with maca, it's grown on me and now like it.
Not to mention the fact that when need to use the high intensity light (which in winter we get alot of fog down here) it would blind any one behind me.

[team_v]

You think that's necessary? I reckon having it adds to the "euro" of it.

To me it just ruins the mirror image view of the car.

Before the badge was there so it wasn't mirored but now the only thing that is different is the red circle so you tend to see it more and focus on it.

Not my car though so it's up to you what you do with it.

[Silver dub]

Time for an update.

So now that the bora has gone i can now pout all of my focus onto jetta.

The other week i ordered some euro plates which arrived last week damaged, NOT HAPPY!

So they were sent back and hopefully we should get some replacements shortly.

I have also placed a nice sized order with carareproducts which should be arriving soon.

I've got my work cut out for me once it arrives.

[Silver dub]

So We are still fighting it out with Australia post to get the damaged plates replaced.

Completely over it now, so I'm really throwing my weight at them now.

Also received my car care products, it was like Christmas. Now I'm just waiting for the weather to clear up yo go hog on it, also trying to finish bits and pieces on the garage so I have room to do it

[Silver dub]

Euro plates are now on so i will post up some pictures tommorow.

Also got some little goodies on the way shortly.

[maca]

PM sent......

[Silver dub]

New plates are finally on,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/08/4929217500_22518c2778_b-1.jpg

[anthony]

Your Jetta looks HOT...

[dylan8]

Looking good man. Wish i had euros!

[Silver dub]

Ok so a quick update,

The jetta is now spending a short stint at VW to have the gearbox pulled apart.

We started to notice 2nd gear was starting to grind whilst selecting the gear so its in to have the syncros replaced after the first gearbox oil change failed to fix the problem.

So our temporary driver is an 06 TDI golf

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/4971653667_2029d70847_b-1.jpg

Looking forward to getting the car back as i recently picked up a bargain...... RCD500 MP3 which is a good update to the RCD300 as its a straight swap without having to modify the Canbus.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/4972258530_90965df7c1_b-1.jpg

[anthony]

Hope you get the Jetta back soon......

[Silver dub]

So the latest update is that the we are picking up the jetta tomorrow morning, yay.

The car has now been at VW for 3 weeks and i'm NOT A VERY HAPPY MAN!

I will fill you all in on the whole scenario in the next few days but its at the point now that i have been talking to a Customer care representative to try and sort all of this out.

I have been at boiling point the last few weeks and i'm thinking its nearly time to name and shame.

Anyway lets just hope the problem is resolved when we pick the car up tommorow and to test it we will be making a day drip to phillip island to blow out the cobwebs.

[anthony]

Enjoy the drive tomorrow...hope the Jetta is okay.

[Silver dub]

Thanks Anthony, really looking forward to driving it again.

Its amazing after not having it for 3 weeks just how much you miss not driving your own car.

For example we have missed not having the sunroof open on a sunny day, the lowered suspension and bigger wheels for a sportier ride,
The bigger boot, headlights that are actually aimed correctly, unlike the loan car that had headlights aimed about 5 meters in front and down at the road.

So should be good!

[Silver dub]

So today i got up at about 7:30 and decided i better install the RCD500 head unit.

Very easy to install thanks to the RCD500 DIY removal on this forum, although i did learn as i was putting it back together that before you get ahead and start the next step make sure you finish the previous one.

Had to pull a few trim pieces back out after forgetting 2 screws.... all good now.

The car came back from the dealer covered in bird droppings and all kinds of stuff as i asked the dealer not to wash the car as i like to do it myself, so i spent a few hours cleaning it today and took some quick snaps.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/5025927126_d48857caaf_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/5025309857_ce5803e071_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/5025924380_6e48efdf47_z-1.jpg

[anthony]

Jettas look great in Graphite Blue,expecially when they are as clean as yours.
Very HOT car.

[dylan8]

glad to see you got it back! hope its all fixed.
still a pain it took so long though.
looks mint in the pictures, you do such an amazing job

[Silver dub]

Jettas look great in Graphite Blue,expecially when they are as clean as yours.
Very HOT car.

Thanks Anthony, will be alot cleaner in a few weeks after a thorough detail including full clay bar and polish etc


glad to see you got it back! hope its all fixed.
still a pain it took so long though.
looks mint in the pictures, you do such an amazing job

So far so good mate, not a even a hint of the problem still been their.

You need to bring your beast down so we can go take some photos.

Although the jetta will look like a monster truck next the bora!

[BLKJETTA]

Love how your jetta's looking, given me the motivation to do some upgrades, dunno if i can get it as sexy as yours but i'll give it a go, 18's is a perfect rim size for the jetta anything more is a waste i think, what size rubbers are you wearing on your 18's

[Silver dub]

Thanks mate, They are 225/40R18 i think

[BLKJETTA]

cool yeah 225 are what i have on 17's with a 45 profile, but im looking into 18 and maybe going a 235/40/18 but i dont know what effect it will have on the care in terms of performance and look, i dont want it looking like a monster truck but i dont really want to lower her more than how she sits stock standard so abit of confussion for me atm. so what's next on the drawing board for your jetta

[platzie]

f*** i wish mine had a sunroof...

[Silver dub]

cool yeah 225 are what i have on 17's with a 45 profile, but im looking into 18 and maybe going a 235/40/18 but i dont know what effect it will have on the care in terms of performance and look, i dont want it looking like a monster truck but i dont really want to lower her more than how she sits stock standard so abit of confussion for me atm. so what's next on the drawing board for your jetta

Not a 100% sure.

I'm just not sure where i want to go at the moment.

I'd love to get my hands on a MK6 Golf R, MK6 GTI or an MK5 R32 but our car has only done approx. 24,000kms so it seems like such a waste to think of selling it yet.

Ideally i'd love to hang on to it till about 70,000 kms then update but i just have such an urge for an R or something similar at the moment, Damn temptation!

We need to finish the house renovation first and sell it, then i can buy another vw and keep the jetta and have use for both sets of my euro plates but unfortunately if i buy another VW i have to put my future project car on the back burner for even longer (67 Fastback Mustang) damn i wish i was rich!!!!!!!!!!

[Silver dub]

I will never buy a another vw without a sunroof, I LOVE IT!

[dylan8]

haha i like that you make the excuse to buy a new vw so you can use both your plates


I will never buy a another vw without a sunroof, I LOVE IT!

hmmm i wish!

[Silver dub]

It's been to long since i updated this thread but i have a nice little suprise arriving this week:banana:

Pics will be up soon,

[dylan8]

shame the last suprise that turned up at yours wasnt even for u ;-)
cant wait to see whats happening next!

[Silver dub]

Ha ha, SNAP!

yeah some looser is taking up my precious space!

I mean i only have a double garage for only one car god dam it.

[Silver dub]

My goods have arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will post pics soon.

[brimway]

My goods have arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will post pics soon.

I hate the suspense. I just read the 10 pages of this thread and am so tempted to race out and buy a Jetta, i love them and think they are so under-rated. Yours is one of the sweetest Jettas around, keep working on it, you've done good!

[maca]

My goods have arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will post pics soon.
Yo! Just sayin that I'll ban you if you don't post pics soon :P

I hate the suspense. I just read the 10 pages of this thread and am so tempted to race out and buy a Jetta, i love them and think they are so under-rated. Yours is one of the sweetest Jettas around, keep working on it, you've done good!
You'll have to come on a cruise with us soon! Maybe I can swing you into a sedan-state.

[Bizi]

Pics or ban, classic!

I noticed that you have just set up a Jetta pics thread, so these new mods you hint at must be posted there.

I suppose a TDI 125 or TSI 147 engine swap is not what you have in mind, so I'm guessing either wheels or headlights. Otherwise some bodykit bits. :)

[Jarred]

hmm... I have a feeling I know that it is!!

:D:D

[maca]

hmm... I have a feeling I know that it is!!

:D:D

That just ain't fair!

[Silver dub]

Yo! Just sayin that I'll ban you if you don't post pics soon :P

Ha you can talk, Pics of your coils or they never happened!

[Silver dub]

I hate the suspense. I just read the 10 pages of this thread and am so tempted to race out and buy a Jetta, i love them and think they are so under-rated. Yours is one of the sweetest Jettas around, keep working on it, you've done good!

Cheers mate, hopefully you will like the future mods to come then.

[Silver dub]

SLAMMING TIME BOYS...............................

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/5505688456_a5527e2676_z-1.jpg

[MJT]

Come on! I saw the pic and waited eagerly for it to load only to be let down by a pic of your mug lol

Fit em up!

[dylan8]

SLAMMING TIME BOYS...............................

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/5505688456_a5527e2676_z-1.jpg

haha very nice.

I'll put money on him posting on more in a minute :cookie:

[Silver dub]

Ha, why thank you.

Unfortunately the jetta has to pay a little visit to VW in a couple of weeks for some warranty issues so i can't install them until after i get it back. So for the next month or so they will be sitting pretty on the lounge room floor.

Soooooo pissed but worth the wait.

[Silver dub]

Ha, why thank you.

Unfortunately the jetta has to pay a little visit to VW in a couple of weeks for some warranty issues so i can't install them until after i get it back. So for the next month or so they will be sitting pretty on the lounge room floor.

Soooooo pissed but worth the wait.

[Silver dub]

haha very nice.

I'll put money on him posting on more in a minute :cookie:

Yeah all the raunchy photos of me are to come boys.

[Silver dub]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/03/5505690138_0a0afb56b6_z-1.jpg

Here you go dyl

[Jarred]

ooooohhhh yeaaaaaaah.

I guessed right. :D

[maca]

Ha you can talk, Pics of your coils or they never happened!

Patience my friend, some will come tomorrow along with some of dad's new ride ;)

[Kaan]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/09/5025309857_ce5803e071_z-1.jpg



Very nice car mate. Also she is screaming for darkest legal tint :)

[MJT]

Well I'm happy to trial them for a month if you like ;) promise I'll give them back

[Silver dub]

ooooohhhh yeaaaaaaah.

I guessed right. :D

Oh yes you did...........


Patience my friend, some will come tomorrow along with some of dad's new ride ;)

Ohh can't wait to see both


Well I'm happy to trial them for a month if you like ;) promise I'll give them back

I'm sure you would like to. so what happening with your suspension?

[Silver dub]

Very nice car mate. Also she is screaming for darkest legal tint :)

I've always had darkest legal tint on all of my cars but for some reason i can't decide if i want to or not on the jetta.

A few times i've been walking back to the car whilst parked down the street and from a distance i actually think without the tint it looks quit clean and crisp having the clear windows.

Also the colour is the other thing. If it was white, silver or black i would have tinted it the day i got it as i think it just really suits those colours.

But i'm keen to hear what you all think.

[DionM]

I'm with you, blue graphite Jettas don't need tint.

[Jarred]

yea, the colour works well without tint,! esp in real life!

[MJT]

Waiting for the coilovers to be back in stock. Prob April some time. I think taillight mods will be the March project ;)

[maca]

Waiting for the coilovers to be back in stock. Prob April some time. I think taillight mods will be the March project ;)
Tail light mods? Do tell!

[MJT]

;) Might have to start my own build thread....

[maca]

;) Might have to start my own build thread....

Do eeeeet! Jetta drivers are taking over the Mk5 section :)

[JET147]

Do eeeeet! Jetta drivers are taking over the Mk5 section :)
Was thinking the same, but i'll have to back track to start!

[Silver dub]

Well after a little time on the hoist the jetta is laying lower now............wooooo hoooo

I will be putting the car back on the hoist first thing in the morning to wind the front lower then back hone for a detail and then I will shot some happy snaps.

Watch this space.............

[Bizi]

Who is joeymodding their tails to a darker tint? :)
Check the Mod Jetta Pics thread for a few more cars I found, to inspire anyone going the big wheels & brakes / lowered to the weeds look. :)

[Jarred]

wheres the pics at??!

[Bizi]

I am also 'watching this space' for pics of the dumped & detailed Jetta. :)

[dylan8]

The car has to be clean for timmy to take pictures. you guys know this :rolleyes:

[Silver dub]

Yes Dylan you are correct, I'm having a quick breakfast consisting of chocolate Easter eggs then I'll be out there for a wash and photos.

I would have had pics up yesterday but I lowered the front another 10mm but then had issues and had to raise it up another 3mm for the time being, as well as test fitting some spacers that didn't fit right so will have to order some newies.

[Silver dub]

some quick snaps while the victorian weather held off,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/5647992095_072cb13ec2_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/5648554142_7be39ed96f_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/5648554902_4564767d08_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/5647990389_1c22d3d797_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/04/5647989571_e3a1b4e882_z-1.jpg

[Jarred]

cleanest jetta going round!

could be lower though :D

[Silver dub]

It was 5mm lower in the front be we were having rubbing issues with the guards, not to mention trying to get into dads workshop and on the hoist.

So I'm on the hunt for a nice set of new rims now, hopefully some 19's with better offset so they poke and give me more lows!!!!!!!

Also the rear has heaps to go down but I didn't want it looking like a bogan crumpledoor.

[Lorenz]

Tim that looks super good!! Ride height is spot on and I still love the OEM+ wheels.
Hows the ride compared to before?

[JET147]

So clean mate, height looks spot on too.

My 19's are +45, which give that more aggressive poke you're after i think..to be honest my front is almost poking out too far, so i wouldn't suggest going any further that that with offset.

Surprised you have rubbing on your front, i had some on the back that required filling back a 'tab' of where the bumper joins the body are rear guard.

[Silver dub]

Tim that looks super good!! Ride height is spot on and I still love the OEM+ wheels.
Hows the ride compared to before?

Big thanks for getting these for me mate!

The car handles amazing now.

It's so much more responsive and takes corners without all that body roll.

[Silver dub]

So clean mate, height looks spot on too.

My 19's are +45, which give that more aggressive poke you're after i think..to be honest my front is almost poking out too far, so i wouldn't suggest going any further that that with offset.

Surprised you have rubbing on your front, i had some on the back that required filling back a 'tab' of where the bumper joins the body are rear guard.

How wide are your 19's?

I'll have to do the front inner guard screw delete modification so I can go lower after in settles.

I know the tab your talking about but i don't think I'm anywhere near it. I even test fitted the rears with spaces and still wasnt that close to it.

[maca]

Looks so so good! The dumped OEM+ look is still my favourite :D

[Driven Threads]

Looks awesome Tim! Perfect, practical ride height IMO.

[dylan8]

new lower front valance i think. Ride hieght is sweeeeeeeet.
I still think u should get some wobble bolts as i have the wheels for you and that sexy beast

[MJT]

Looks the goods mate. The rear in the second last pic is exactly the height im after, as for the front i will be a touch higher than what you have gone partly because of the front lip, partly because i want to level out my car and be gone of the front end lean our cars naturally have.

But looks shmick! Miles better than just the springs you had in there :)

[Silver dub]

new lower front valance i think. Ride hieght is sweeeeeeeet.
I still think u should get some wobble bolts as i have the wheels for you and that sexy beast

I'd probably consider putting a new front lip on, only problem i wouldn't get into dads workshop with one I don't think.

Bring me some wheels down and we will test fit then then!

[Silver dub]

Looks the goods mate. The rear in the second last pic is exactly the height im after, as for the front i will be a touch higher than what you have gone partly because of the front lip, partly because i want to level out my car and be gone of the front end lean our cars naturally have.

But looks shmick! Miles better than just the springs you had in there :)

The photos make the rear look higher but when you stand beside the car it looks the opposite.

Hence the reason I was worried it was looking like a sick commodore. I'll wait and get some feedback after a few people have seen it at nats as to wheather I need to raise or lower the rear to make it look more even.

[adzy]

Nice bro, good stance how it is! Pretty low for static

[adzy]

Actually the rear could come down a little bit, depends how u want it though, the guards are level but the chassis looks higher at the rear true? Looking tuff though either way

[Water Boy]

Looks perfect mate!

Spot on, ride height is fresh, wheels are porn and you are a sexy man!

[JET147]

How wide are your 19's?

I'll have to do the front inner guard screw delete modification so I can go lower after in settles.

I know the tab your talking about but i don't think I'm anywhere near it. I even test fitted the rears with spaces and still wasnt that close to it.
8.5" with 235's.

[Silver dub]

Looks perfect mate!

Spot on, ride height is fresh, wheels are porn and you are a sexy man!

Thanks man, oh and I can't argue with that last one.........

[GoLfMan]

Spot on Timmeh! Looking the goods mate, truly love it! :D

[maca]

God those wheels look easy to clean! And what does the 900 mean in your plates?

[Fab_R]

Best looking Jetta ive seen :cool2:

[Silver dub]

God those wheels look easy to clean! And what does the 900 mean in your plates?

Five spokes are very easy to keep clean mate, It's just so easy to keep the inside of them looking clean also.

My fiancee and i both wanted plates that were similar and as i already had V VW 800 we thought V VW 900 look very similar and also even numbers look a bit more custom. ( I got 800 as 8 is my lucky number and i could not get 008)

So now i need to purchase another car so i can put mine back in use.

[Silver dub]

Best looking Jetta ive seen :cool2:

Cheers mate.

Your R is looking sweet

[BrianS]

looking good, just read through all 16 pages.
and there me and the missus were looking for a golf and she saw this and now it looks like we are getting a booted golf

[Silver dub]

looking good, just read through all 16 pages.
and there me and the missus were looking for a golf and she saw this and now it looks like we are getting a booted golf

HA, looks like you have caught the jetta bug that seems to be going around, you won't regret it.

Have you actually seen in the boot of a jetta? They are very deeseving, the boot is huge.

We had a vz commodore before our jetta and the boot was tiny compared to the jetta.

[BrianS]

HA, looks like you have caught the jetta bug that seems to be going around, you won't regret it.

Have you actually seen in the boot of a jetta? They are very deeseving, the boot is huge.

We had a vz commodore before our jetta and the boot was tiny compared to the jetta.

think the missus has caught the bug, im still undecided, never had a sedan in my life of owning cars so its an odd thing for me to consider, would be handy for the weekends away though. and im liking the specs on them option wise for the cost. also means the air ride wont take up so much of the boot.

[team_v]

Looks ace, loving the graphite blue colour.
Just the right height for me.


Not sure about the Karthoums though, i would probably have gone Gallardo front's if it were me.

[Silver dub]

Thanks Team V.

Lucky for you i'm always on the lookout for some new shoes so if i find the perfect set you may see it looking a bit different in the future.

"BUT" i wont be selling the karthoums, they will be my winter wheels.

[anthony]

I have owned 4 booted Golfs,also known as Jetta ...lol...over the years,and actually prefer it to the Golf,as the boot IS massive,I think the handling is slightly better,it is more upmarket,and is superb value for money.

Also better looking IMHO...

[dylan8]

They will be my winter wheels.

We shall see... :rolleyes:

[Silver dub]

So the jetta has scored itself a new set of summer shoes.

I won't be posting pics of what our new score is yet as i need to have the current rubber stripped so they can be test fitted.

Once I've made sure they will work then I'll choose some tyres and get them ordered whilst there off getting a few touch ups.

I will however be posting teaser shots once they are test fitted without rubber, so stay tuned.

[scoobyrex]

What a tease :nana:

[GoLfMan]

good news Timmeh :D

[Jarred]

yay!!

damn your teaser less pre teaser though.... :P

[dylan8]

going to be awesome!

[Silver dub]

Pre-teasers are the best!

I have to keep you all on your toes somehow.

Now all i need is a good tyre shop to strip the rims without damaging them, i haven't had much luck with tyre shops down my way.

[scoobyrex]

Now all i need is a good tyre shop to strip the rims without damaging them, i haven't had much luck with tyre shops down my way.
If you do find one, please let me know :)

[Silver dub]

So i got the tyres stripped yesterday arvo and i was able to test fit the rims this morning......................enjoy!



http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/5819320401_52fe8c52c4_z-1.jpg

[GoLfMan]

looks baller bro!!

[Jarred]

YES!


a thousand times yes! woot!

[dylan8]

so much win! Melbourne crew are stepping up a gear!

[Lorenz]

:o didn't think the Jetta could get much better!!

[Silver dub]

:o didn't think the Jetta could get much better!!

Either did i until i come across these puppies

[Water Boy]

I have a boner!!!!!

[Silver dub]

Fronts,


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/5821005490_ec8d4cd092_z-1.jpg


And what the heck another of the rear


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/5821038768_57372b92f6_z-1.jpg

[Jarred]

OHHH YEAAAH!!!

talk about epic fitment! :D

[GoLfMan]

that. will. be. horn.....

about time someone stanced a mk5 Jetta in Aus!!!!

[schoona]

Go Timmy!!! Can't wait to see the full shots!

[vwthunder]

some quick snaps while the victorian weather held off,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/5647992095_072cb13ec2_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/06/5648554142_7be39ed96f_z-1.jpg



Paint looks wicked, who detailed it, or did you do it yourself, what products do you use

[Silver dub]

that. will. be. horn.....

about time someone stanced a mk5 Jetta in Aus!!!!

There are a lot of jetta's getting around now so i wanted something to set me aside from all the others.

I just needed the right set of wheels to give it that real WOW status to be different.

Lets just hope i can get it all right with the perfect amount of stretch and right stance.

[Silver dub]

Paint looks wicked, who detailed it, or did you do it yourself, what products do you use

Thanks mate, i do all my own detailing.

I use duragloss on the paint, it always brings it up a real treat.

Though i was just about to invest in a ro polisher to get the finish even better but with the purchase of the new wheels looks like it will be on hold for a little while now.

[anthony]

But I love the current wheels you have on your Jetta Silver dub...

[Silver dub]

Ha don't stress mate, there not going anywhere.

The karthoums will still be my daily wheels, I'm keeping the new shoes just for special occasions.

[dylan8]

The karthoums will still be my daily wheels, I'm keeping the new shoes just for special occasions.

Until u either cbf taking them off, or realize u can never go back!

[schoona]

Until u either cbf taking them off, or realize u can never go back!

QFT hahahaha you'll love it looking like you want it every day and wont bother changing it lol

[Silver dub]

Yeah I said the same thing when I brought the axis wheels for the bora, they went on and stayed on till I sold it.

I need to hurry up and finish our house so we can buy Jess a new car.

Then I can keep it looking shmick in the garage all the time and just drive it on nice days and keep the new wheels on all the time.

[thestu]

OMG YOU HAVE A BUILD THREAD! LOL

DUDE...put those wheels on now. That is all! :D

"The Stu likes this."

[maca]

Can't waiiiiiit to see this thing down & outt.

[MJT]

Got stretch!? Haha. First Jetta in aus to do it?

[Silver dub]

Got stretch!? Haha. First Jetta in aus to do it?

Yes, stretch is defiantly in order for these puppies

I'm not sure if anyone else is Aus has done this yet.

Lets hope i'm the first.........:banana:

[Silver dub]

So a quick update......

I'm having trouble deciding on what finish i want on the wheels so i have decided its time to order some tyres and get theses puppies mounted up.

I will get the wheels refurbished later on down the track once i decided what finish i would like.

So I have chosen tyres and received shipping prices so we are nearly ready to order.

I'm getting excited now!

[Silver dub]

Hub rings arrived and are fitted and tyres have just been ordered ordered :banana:

[schoona]

yeah yeah!!!

[Silver dub]

Just a quick phone pic of a parcel that i received today.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5953894374_76824c0268-1.jpg

[Jarred]

ooOOOHHhhh yeah...

[adzy]

:banana: put them on.. put them on!:banana:

[GoLfMan]

enough with the teasers already!!!! :D

[dylan8]

"Man i dunno if that load rating is legal"
...
Cant wait to seem them on! going to blow minds in the mkv section thats for sure.

[schoona]

Carrrrrn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get them on already lol

[Silver dub]

My other two tyres arrived today, sweeeeet.

I have a little hiccup that i need to address before they go on and that is my hubrings.

I ordered some aluminium ones and i thought it was all sweet until i went to test fit the rim tonight to find out that they hand out the back too much and prevent the rim from sitting flat on the hub.

In other words when i push the wheel on until the hub ring hits the hub i still have a 1mm or so gap around the outer edge between mu wheel and hub.

I think it's due to the hub rings having to much meat on them on the chamfer.

Sooooooo i have the wheels booked in on saturday morning to have the tyres mounted so tommorow i'm going to ring around some tyre shops to find someone that has them in the size i need.

Will be getting new ones rather than re-maching the current ones as i'm not 100% happy with the guality "they are really brittle".

So if all goes well i will have these on the car by saturday arvo!!!!!!!!!!!

[jamie88]

I have in my possesion a genuine primed jetta rear valance with exhaust cutouts, brand new in packaging still. i bought a complete jetta bodykit for my golf but all im stealing if the front lip and side skirts:)

if you want to buy the rear lip from me PM me :)



So this is the do list at the moment although I'm sure it will get bigger.

OEM 18's
H&R 35mm springs
Tinted windows
Debadge jetta badge on rear
Upgrade to rear valance with exhaust cut out
Sports exhaust system
Upgrade to Black headlights (oem hella)
Upgrade taillights (unsure what way to go yet)
Upgrade number plate globes
New stereo after she blows the speakers eventually
Euro plates
Possibly a new grille when we find one we like
Headlight eyelids

Now I just have to try and stick to the list and not go overboard,
"famous last words"

[Silver dub]

Thanks for the offer but I have changed my mind regarding the exhaust and valance. I now prefer the nice even look of the back of the car without the tips showing on one side.

Also too I'm hoping to upgrade the car in the near future so I'm not doing a lot of the small modifications that I wanted to in the beginning.

[dylan8]

Thanks for the offer but I have changed my mind regarding the exhaust and valance. I now prefer the nice even look of the back of the car without the tips showing on one side.

Also too I'm hoping to upgrade the car in the near future so I'm not doing a lot of the small modifications that I wanted to in the beginning.

... and the exhaust is a extra item to clean around...

[dom123]

cmooooooon just read up on this wanna see these wheels!!!!

[Silver dub]

Paid a visit to Bob Jane at 8AM this morning, tyres were mounted on the rims and balanced within 20min of arriving.......Thats service!

So then i packed them in the back of the car and headed home to spend some time mounting them up and adjusting coilovers to try and get it to sit right.....I was amazed how much i had to raise the rear to get clearance of the back tyres so i would have no scrubbing issues.

Took the car for a long drive to find out once i got home that it's settled a bit out of level in the rear and one tyres has been scrubbing a whilst the other has to much gap, so tomorrow morning the rears will be back off for some final tweaking.

I borrowed dads SLR camera and took some shots on the way home before i lost to much light only to find out i can load them on my computer without his software.

I will pay dad a visit tomorrow and get them put on a memory stick and upload them but in the mean time i did get some shots of the tyre stretch before they were mounted up.

Here is the front stretch
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5966549108_53fc909315-1.jpg

and her is a couple of the rear stretch
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5965993527_14598e7a10-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5965993807_1de9cedbdf-1.jpg

[GoLfMan]

COME ON!!!! Give us a real photo :P

[adzy]

COME ON!!!! Give us a real photo :P True!!!!!!!!

[Silver dub]

Just downloaded all my shots off the camera.

I have to shhot out for an hour i will post them up once i'm back but here is a shot to keep you on your toes!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5969141488_e6e9578aac-1.jpg

[dylan8]

so much win!!!!!!
Think the specs and offsets are right on from the pics.
Those wheels could be steelies for all i care. With fitment like that, it doesnt matter what the wheels are.

[GoLfMan]

nice fitment bro! Now get some side on shots!

[Silver dub]

The big moment has arrived.........................



http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5973441712_56f72a8b02_z-1.jpg


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5972885447_ca30b1140f_z-1.jpg


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5973447378_23d316572d_z-1.jpg


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/07/5972884719_34b3358987_z-1.jpg

[Jarred]

AWWWWWW YEAAAAAAHHHH!!

spot on!

(just a poofteeth lower maybe :P )

[anthony]

This Jetta must be one of the nicest in Melbourne ???

[dylan8]

god those wheels are sex!
Id go as far as saying now the best jetta in aus anthony!
Those tyres dont look as stretched as i thought they would. different brands, different stretch.

[Water Boy]

Oem+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++

[schoona]

alphards. next level. hottest in aus easy. congrats Tim!

[GoLfMan]

nice one Timmeh!!! smidge lower and it'll be spot on :D

the wait was worth it, such a sexy looking wheel on the Jetta

[BrianS]

looking damn good. alphards suit it to a tee.
more lows though needed maybe. although if the roads in vic are like the roads over here in SA then more lows may be a problem.

[adzy]

Nice bro!! Alphards def need more lows due to their status, looks like the rear could come down a little more than the front

[JimmyH]

Godamnit! Ive been trying to suss out a place to get some Alphards for my Jetta and now someones beaten me to it. And in Melbourne too! Argh!

But I must admit I love the wheels. Congrats on getting them. They do look awesome!

[Silver dub]

Thanks heaps guys, i'm really wrapped with how they look on the car.

I got jess to drive it around the block once i finished just so i could see how it looked rolling.

I knew there would be a few comments regarding ride height, lol.

When i put the wheels on and dropped it of the jacks it was perfect fitment, i couldn't even get a finger between the guard and the arch but that unfortunately that led to problems.

I wanted to turn the car around in the garage so i could do the left hand side tyres due to having more room on that side of my shed but it involved driving the car out my driveway and turning around on the street("Should be no stress, flat driveway and about and inch raise just over the grass nature strip") ummmm...............FAIL!

I had not a chance in hell of getting out due tyres scrubbing inside the guards, so i drove it very slowly back up the driveway only to remove 1 alphard rear wheel and 1 karthoum rear wheels just so i could raise the coils by 10mm to be able to turn the freaking car around.........ha.

So as it stand i cant really go any lower "for the time being" due to the roads and driveways jess has to drive in to get to and from work, STUPID PENINSULA LINK ROADWORKS!

I am now contemplating getting some camber sorted in the rear so i can go that smidge lower but i'm not sure i want to loose that real Fat poke look.

The Front ride height is what i was running before on the karthoums and have not touched it however i can now go lower due to the stretch giving me more clearance. However with the rear at it's current height if i drop the front it will give it a huge forward rake stance.

[maca]

HOW HAVE I MISSED THIS!?

Car looks great man, love the wheels!

[team_v]

HOW HAVE I MISSED THIS!?

Car looks great man, love the wheels!

This!
Alphards look like they were made for the Mk5 shape.

Loving the fat stance/poke too.

[Lorenz]

%*$&*#$&*(&@()$&**(&)*&#%( sheesh Tim... stepping it up big time, amazing what a set of wheels can do!
Again this is the best Jetta in Aus, the Alphards suit the cars shape to a tee, so much love :D

[thestu]

Omfg sexyyyyyyyyyyyyy

great job dude!

[vwthunder]

Nice, Soooo clean Congrats!!!!

Any rubbing from the rear yet ?

[Tim]

Damn! I havent poked my head in here for a while and look what happens?
Good work mate! Great to see someone finally do Alphards in Aus. Looks amazing!

[Silver dub]

Nice, Soooo clean Congrats!!!!

Any rubbing from the rear yet ?

I havn't had any issue with rubbing at the current height.

Pulling in and out of driveways on angles, it just misses the guard by a mm or so.



Damn! I havent poked my head in here for a while and look what happens?
Good work mate! Great to see someone finally do Alphards in Aus. Looks amazing!

Thanks Tim.

I was really keen to do something a bit different to everyone else in oz so when they came up i knew i had to have them.

Also after seeing so many US jettas running poke i just wanted to try it but with subtle poke.

[Silver dub]

i gave the Jetta a good wash today, SO SHINNY!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/09/6180332845_16bc45892a_z-3.jpg

[Jarred]

madjelly.!!

[MJT]

I don't know how I missed this either!! Wow! I am so not a fan of those wheels, but you have made them look hot!

They really suit the Jetta. Any rubbing?

[Silver dub]

At its current height in those shots i have no rubbing what so ever.

I can go lower in the rear but start to scrub out the sides walls on the outer guard. I really need to run a few degrees of camber so i can go lower then i can lower the front some more to match.

[dylan8]

well quick! camber it is! if you dont rock those wheels you know who will :P

[Silver dub]

well quick! camber it is! if you dont rock those wheels you know who will :P

Ha, well dylan if YOU dont hurry up and run a certain sets of wheels i know your hiding then i know someone else who is willing to!

[Silver dub]

It's time to get serious!


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/6229659755_72b3a9a784_z-1.jpg

[GoLfMan]

It's time to get serious!


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/6229659755_72b3a9a784_z-1.jpg
I'll start looking for mental asylums :P

you can practice on mine if you want!

[Jarred]

woohoo!

When can I book my mk 3 in? :D

[Silver dub]

I'll start looking for mental asylums :P

you can practice on mine if you want!

My old man thinks ive lost my S#*t

My Bravo is the first gunea pig (the paint is pretty bad so it's a good test) then i'll be onto the Jetta, Dad's Audi then my Sisters Calais.

So by the end of all of them i should have a good amount of practice to start working on others cars.

Might have to get myself a diary and start booking cars in,lol.

[GoLfMan]

My old man thinks ive lost my S#*t

My Bravo is the first gunea pig (the paint is pretty bad so it's a good test) then i'll be onto the Jetta, Dad's Audi then my Sisters Calais.

So by the end of all of them i should have a good amount of practice to start working on others cars.

Might have to get myself a diary and start booking cars in,lol.
my one isn't savable without a wet sanding in some areas unfortunately :( ahh well

Yeh you might start getting some business on the side!

[Wolfgang]

My old man thinks ive lost my S#*t

My Bravo is the first gunea pig (the paint is pretty bad so it's a good test) then i'll be onto the Jetta, Dad's Audi then my Sisters Calais.

So by the end of all of them i should have a good amount of practice to start working on others cars.

Might have to get myself a diary and start booking cars in,lol.

My old man is the same with me, he doesn't complain when the cars are clean though.

I started off on mum's old Celica GT4 to clean it up before going up for sale. Then started but never finished mine (damn hard VW paint), followed by mum's Fiesta, then sisters year old Impreza after someone dragged something down the side of it. Now have two family friends wanting me to do theirs. One's a 64 Lotus Élan and the other is a 77 Porsche, goodbye weekends. One day mine will be finished.

Got to get me a DAS6-Pro, borrowing my brothers DAS6 currently.

[Silver dub]

my one isn't savable without a wet sanding in some areas unfortunately :( ahh well

Yeh you might start getting some business on the side!

I actually wouldn't mind doing the odd car here and there on the side.



My old man is the same with me, he doesn't complain when the cars are clean though.

I started off on mum's old Celica GT4 to clean it up before going up for sale. Then started but never finished mine (damn hard VW paint), followed by mum's Fiesta, then sisters year old Impreza after someone dragged something down the side of it. Now have two family friends wanting me to do theirs. One's a 64 Lotus Élan and the other is a 77 Porsche, goodbye weekends. One day mine will be finished.

Got to get me a DAS6-Pro, borrowing my brothers DAS6 currently.

Sounds like you have had a fair bit of practice then.

[dylan8]

just looked back at your alphard pics, and they LOOK CRAP!!!!
in person the wheels and fitments is amazing!!!!!!!
while my teledials are based at being daily wheels, these just made them looking so boring and plain. we need rolling shots asap.

[vwthunder]

It's time to get serious!


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/6229659755_72b3a9a784_z-1.jpg

2 bucket method !!!

I was planning on having the cleanest watercooled at DOVW, maybe not lol

[Gti Dave]

2 bucket method !!!

I was planning on having the cleanest watercooled at DOVW, maybe not lol

Wow looks like its gonna be a long week end there matey.

[Silver dub]

just looked back at your alphard pics, and they LOOK CRAP!!!!
in person the wheels and fitments is amazing!!!!!!!
while my teledials are based at being daily wheels, these just made them looking so boring and plain. we need rolling shots asap.

Thanks dyl, if anyone is good with a camera and wants to take some rolling shots then let me know.


2 bucket method !!!

I was planning on having the cleanest watercooled at DOVW, maybe not lol

Ahhhhh crap..... DOVW........why did i keep thinking it was towards the end of november.

Oh well their go's my weekend of renovating the house "HELLO 4 Days of Garage Life".

Yeah i'm loving the 2 bucket methond now, get on it vwthunder.

[vwthunder]

Have you joined here

Detail Paradise (http://www.detailparadise.com.au)

I have just been on there for a few weeks

[Silver dub]

Have you joined here

Detail Paradise (http://www.detailparadise.com.au)

I have just been on there for a few weeks

Yeah i got on this about 8 months or so ago but after doing some research and speaking to some people i found one in the UK called detailingworld.co.uk.

It has a lot more information and detailed how too sections not to mention a lot of peoples input on certain products that i was interested in.

Have you been on there?

[vwthunder]

Thanks I will check it out

[Silver dub]

Well, as we all know Day of the Volkswagen is this weekend for all the vic crew and having today and tomorrow off as a part of the long weekend i thought i'd take advantage and give the jetta a overhauling ready for the show.

The day started out at the workshop for a service and a bit of maintenance so on the hoist it goes......well that was the initial idea until i realised i had lowered the car more since last having it on hoist. Funny thing was i had trouble last time getting it on even before the recent drop. Luckily dad had some timber flooring offcuts laying around from his new house so they sure cam in handy.

Got a quick snap with the iphone,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/6297766699_ac98c1dfc9_z-1.jpg

I got home by lunchtime to start pulling pieces of the car to make the cleaning - Chrome grill, lower grilles, number plates ect.

It was at this stage i gave the whole car a pressure clean then it was out with the APC and detailing brush and got to work on every nook and cranny the car had. I'm talking every bumper join, light gap, doors jamb, hinges, just to name a few. It was at this stage where i started to think, "Maybe i do have problems" as i took about 30 min just to complete this step. Once finished out with the Snow foam lance to let it all soak for a while and then pressure washed after.

Then it was wash time for a wash using two bucket method and straight back into the garage still wet for a clay. Now it hadn't been that long since it's last clay but dam did it pull a lot of grime off, especially the lower passenger front door. I spent the good part of an hour claying the car then it was back outside for a rewash and again two bucket method.

After the wash it was back in the garage for a good towel down before taping all the appropriate sections ready for the RO polisher to do it's work tomorrow.

So this is how it sleeps tonight ready for an early morning polishing,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/6298295448_29ef12d0bf_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/6297767299_d5819edd4c_z-1.jpg