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Next up we have Dalton Files' 2004 Golf R32.


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A photo posted by @mk4_files on Feb 12, 2016 at 1:59pm PST
How long have you owned this car?1 and a half years

Is there anything unique about the history of this car? Supposedly owned by a celebrity!

What drew you to this specific car? The looks of the body, and the driveability.

What other cars did you consider? Really none, I was set on a blue 2004 R32

What was your objective with this car? To keep it very clean, tasteful, and OEM+

What tuning style would you describe this car as? Definitely OEM+, but definitely going fast.

Who helped you build this car? Me, Myself, & I

What makes your car special? It's mine, people all around town know me by it

What is your favorite part/feature/function? United Motorsport Launch Control

Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car? I inspired myself

What don't you like about this car? It hasn't been the most reliable, but it doesn't faze me!

What was your biggest obstacle in building this car? Money Money Money

How did you overcome the issue? Work Work Work Work Work - Rihanna

What would you change if you could? Nothing, It comes as it is and changes if it must.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project? 10/10

What would you do to the car if money were no object? Probably repair a bunch of little stuff

Who has been your biggest critic of this project? My dad

What do your family and friends say about this car? My dad thinks it needs more juice!

What is your most memorable/humorous/embarrassing moment with this car? Stalling it anywhere I might accidentally. You're a liar if you say you have never stalled your car

What is your favorite story about this car? Probably driving it for the first time with my friends

Has this car competed in any events? Nope, I am not a show person. Very rarely go to meets.

What is your favorite place to drive this car? All of the above, doesn't matter, I'm haulin'!

What is your ideal day with this car? Driving it w/o a CELL! Just kidding, every day.

Who gets to drive this car? Me, and sometimes my girlfriend What was your previous project? N/A

What is your next project? This one is never ending, so...

What one word best describes your car? Broke

Any regrets? Tell us about it. Accidentally blowing my oil pan to pieces!

Anything else you’d like to share? That's about it, I love my car and it hates me!

Owner Information:

Name- Dalton T. Files

Address- Vancouver, WA

VWvortex Username- .:r32_files

Instagram Username- @mk4_files

Occupation- Landscape

Club Affiliations- n/a



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A photo posted by @mk4_files on Jul 28, 2015 at 2:35pm PDT



Vehicle Information:

Year- 2004

Make- Volkswagen

Model- R32

Mileage- 34,000

Color (Include original if applicable)- Deep Blue Pearl

Engine- 3.2l VR6

Engine Modifications- United Motorsport Stage 1

Exhaust Modifications- Stock, with the cutouts open (every r owner)

Transmission Modifications- n/a

Suspension Modifications- H&R

Brake Modifications- Stock

Wheels and Tires- Stock

Exterior/Body Modifications- Shaved bumper, amber lights, spacers, lip (currently not on)

Interior Modifications- Stock

Audio/Video- Stock

Thanks/Props- My Dad, and whoever helped me out here and there