Project Installments:
1. Introduction
A somewhat "sleeper" Golf is purchased with the potent 1.8T engine, and a direction takes form for this new project.
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2. Part I: Quick & Easy Exterior Upgrades
The Golf's lack of flair soon became the obvious first matter to address. Though, with money budgeted towards other more substantial modifications, a quick fix to the car's outward appearance meant keeping it to a minimum and doing it on the cheap.
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3. Part II: Active Lifestyle Accessories
Before we focus on the performance, we decided to focus on the utility by installing sport seat covers, a roof rack system and other accessories for an active lifestyle.
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4. Part III: Snow tire fitment
With winter setting in and high performance tires and brakes about to be fitted, sourcing a set of compliant snow tires and off-season wheels has become a priority.
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5. Part IV: Wheels & Tires
Choosing wheels and tires can be a very difficult ordeal. We get downright spiritual in our quest for the perfect choice.
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6. Part V: Brakes and Suspension
Continuing with our OEM theme, we pursue suspension and brake upgrades to tighten things up a bit.
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7. Part VI: ECU Upgrade
Raising the power levels on a 1.8T with new programming.
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Base Car: |
2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.8T |
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Engine: |
1.8-liter 20V 4-cylinder Turbo |
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Transmission: |
5-speed Manual |
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Color: |
Indigo Blue Metallic |
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Modifications |
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Engine: |
APR ECU Upgrade |
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Transmission: |
Stock |
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Exhaust: |
Stock |
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Wheels: |
17-inch New Beetle Sport Wheels, 16-inch New Beetle Steel Wheels (Winter Setup), 16-inch Volkswagen Castellets |
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Tires: |
Michelin Pilot Sport (225 45 ZR17), Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2 (205 55 16) Snow Tires |
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Suspension: |
H&R Springs and Volkswagen Sport Package Struts |
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Brakes: |
Audi TT 12.1-inch Brake Upgrade w/ Slotted Rotors |
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Exterior: |
Moulded Mudflaps, 1.8T badge (w/ red T), Votex Roof Rack, Bicycle Rack Attachments, Ski Rack Attachments, Rack Cargo Box, Thule Lock Cores |
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Lighting: |
GTI Tinted Taillights, Tinted Sidemarkers |
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Interior: |
Wet Okole Seat Covers, Golf Sport Edition Shift Knob, VW OEM Sunglasses Holder |
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Stereo: |
Monsoon Audio System, In Dash Single Unit CD Player |
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Contact: |
George Achorn |
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