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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.
What other cars did you consider? None. What was your objective with this car? Just fix it nice. What tuning style best describes this car (ex. Euro, Bling, OEMplus, street racer, auto crosser)? Euro-street racer. Who helped you build this car? Did all the work myself, friends helped once in a while. What makes your car special? It came back from the dead.
What is your favorite part/feature/function? I gotta say, the front end and rear end. Fast and really fun to drive. Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car? A lot of things, other peoples’ cars, and ideas of my own. What don't you like about this car? Hmmm, well, not that I don’t like it but it’s an old car so something always comes up that needs to be fixed, but I enjoy fixing it. What was your biggest obstacle in building this car? Money more than anything. How did you overcome the issue? I haven’t yet. :P
What would you change if you could? The roll cage. On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project? 9. What would you do to the car if money were no object? I’d probably just take it all apart and fully restore it, new everything. Who has been your biggest critic of this project? My friends. What do your family and friends say about this car? “It’s great that you brought the rabbit back to life.”
What is your most memorable/humorous/embarrassing moment with this car? NOPI Fast and the Furious Race Wars 2003, Fontana, Ca. it was the only Rabbit at the track. (I still wonder where all the other VWs were.) What is your favorite place to drive this car? Anywhere. What is your ideal day with this car? Every time I drive it. Who gets to drive this car? Me. If your car had a motto, what would it be? “I’ll be back,” or should I say, “I’m back”? If you had to name your car, what would you name it? Knight Rider. What was your previous project? None. What is your next project? Still working on this one.
What one word best describes your car? Satisfaction. Anything else you’d like to share? Future plans are coilovers, 15x7” ATS Cups, and new paint. Owner Information: Name: Arturo Gallo Location: Mexico VWvortex username: The_Gti_Art Occupation: IT tech Vehicle Information: Year: 1983 Make: VW Model: Rabbit GTi Original Color: Black Current Color: Black Engine: 2.0 16V Engine Modifications: None yet Exhaust Modifications: TT 16V race downpipe, 2.25” pipe, Borla muffler Transmission Modifications: Stock 4K Suspension Modifications: Bilsteins Brake Modifications: Rear discs, Scirocco 16V brake booster and MC Wheels and Tires: Dunlop SP Sport 5000, 205/50, 15x6.5” O.Z.s Exterior/Body Modifications: Round headlight conversion, Euro bumpers, Euro deep duckbill, badgeless grille, crosshairs, long Euro tail lights Interior Modifications: Cabriolet dash swap, 16V steering wheel, 16V speedo cluster, MOMO shift knob, roll cage Audio/Video/I.C.E.: None Thanks/Props: Thanks to everyone who has helped me and shared info at home and at the Vortex.
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