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VWVortex.com AUTObiography Want your car featured in a VWvortex AUTObiography? Tell us what it means to be a Volkswagen enthusiast, and show us how you and your car demonstrate those ideals! Send the completed form with pictures to cherise@vortexmediagroup.com.
Why did you choose this car to purchase? The Fox is not a car you see every day. I was drawn to its uniqueness; after all, it’s the oddball of the VW family. What other cars did you consider? None. What was your objective with this car? I wanted to end up with a reliable, original, stylish daily driver for the least amount of money possible. What tuning style best describes this car (Euro, Bling, OEMplus, street racer, auto crosser)? Retro. Who helped you build this car? I performed all work myself. What makes your car special? Many of the parts and modifications are derived from other vehicles and large appliances… yup, large household appliances.
What is your favorite part/feature/function? The 3-color checkerboard roof. Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car? The crazy voices in my head. What don't you like about this car? Nothing. It’s my perfect Fox. What was your biggest obstacle in building this car? Indecision. I had so many different ideas as to what I wanted to do; it was hard to pick the direction I wanted to go. How did you overcome the issue? Help from the friendly Fox Forum members (thanks guys and gals). What would you change if you could? Nothing.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project? 10. What would you do to the car if money were no object? Just stay the course, and stick to my original goals… so basically, nothing I am not currently doing. Who has been your biggest critic of this project? The general population. They just don’t understand. What do your family and friends say about this car? “Why do you have checkers on your roof? Do you have the pieces that go with that?” What is your most memorable/humorous/embarrassing moment with this car? “And the award for the most ghetto car goes to…” — at Crooked Euros’ OktoberFest ’06.
Has this car competed in any events? Results? Second place in Other VW class and “Most Ghetto” at Crooked Euros’ OktoberFest ’06. What is your favorite place to drive this car? The winding back roads of western PA. What is your ideal day with this car? Every day in the Fox is an ideal day. Who gets to drive this car? Me, and the girlfriend if the Fox doesn’t object. If your car had a motto, what would it be? What are you looking at?!? If you had to name your car, what would you name it? “The Fox.”
What was your previous project? ‘86 Jetta coupe. What is your next project? ‘95 Golf. What one word best describes your car? Unique. Owner Information: Name: Chris Mance VWvortex Username: Orangejulius Occupation: Full-time student, part-time mechanic Club Affiliations: N/A Vehicle Information: Year: 1993 Make: Volkswagen Model: Fox Mileage: Odometer busted Original Color: Silver Current Color: Silver Engine: 1.8 on Fox digi Engine Modifications: Stock Exhaust Modifications: Mandrel-bent 2.5” down pipe back, Catco cat, resonator, Magnaflow muffler, stainless double wall tips Transmission Modifications: Short shifter Suspension Modifications: Front: No sway bar, cut MKII front springs with KYB Gr-2 strut inserts; rear: custom coilovers on Sachs dampers, boxed-in rear beam Brake Modifications: Stock Wheels and Tires: Early MKII steel wheels, centers, and trim rings wrapped in whatever I can find in the tire pile at work Exterior/Body Modifications: Shaved rear door handles, shaved side molding, debadged, MKI Rabbit rear side markers, MKI GTI Grill, MKII grille emblem, MKI GTI front fender flares, MKI Rabbit roof rack, MKIII Jetta Trek bike carrier, MKI Rabbit rear quarter flares, MKIII NA lip, old school mirrors, smoked tails and turns, custom “Fox” decals, 3-color checkered roof Interior Modifications: Reupholstered door cards and accents Audio/Video/I.C.E.: Period-correct Pioneer radio and speakers Thanks/Props: Jess, for enduring the Fox addiction, and the Fox Forum members for all the help along the way!
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