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CONTENTS
34
ON THE
COVER
56
HIGHLIGHTS 22 ’01 VW GTI
The world exclusive premiere of 034Motorsport’s mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Mk4 GTI V6 turbo!
28 ’92 VW Corrado Ten years in the making, Sukh Pui’s Corrado VR6 turbo might be the best ever
44 Wheel Guide The “best of mesh” wheels for your Euro
50 ’09 BMW M3 Enjoy some spectacular photos of this daily-driven E92 M3
56 ’02 and ’03 Audi TTs A pair of citrus-fresh Audis with big-turbo conversions
68 T-Shirt Guide Dress to impress in these cool Euro-themed tees
EVENTS 34 H2O International
The hottest cars from North America’s most popular VW/Audi show
48 Castrol Syntec Top Car See how Oscar Trevizo’s M3 turbo fared in the Top Car Challenge
54 SoCal Euro GTG SoCal’s annual meet went to Hollywood
66 Leavenworth Drive More than 750 Euro owners celebrated ten years of this annual drive
TECH 62 Project GTI
We dyno-test AutoSpeed’s new 2.0T software and iPhone app
70 Project M3 Our BMW M3 gets another carbon fiber makeover
74 Project Silverstone With more boost on the way, our1.8T engine build gets a 2.0-literstroker kit
78 Budget Suspension How to install a rear sway bar on the Mk4 VW GTI
DEPARTMENTS 12 Behind the Wheel
14 News The latest tuner products
18 Letters
20 Garage Projects
82 Car Clubs & Event Calendar Updated weekly online at eurotuner.com
85 Next Month
89 Readers’ Rides This month’s best rides driven by you! Check them out at eurotuner.com as well
DECEMBER VOLUME 13 No 12
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TUNER CAST
Mark Kucharovic Facebook Friend My old Mk1 GTI: the previous owner left the window open so between the smell of damp carpets and seats, the possum that made a home out of it and two dead mice, it made a porta-potty more appealing.
Justin Fivella Words We hid a dead snake inside a friend’s sub box. It smelt so bad a week later he threw up while driving and parked it for six months until the stench was gone because he could never find the source of the smell.
Josh Brown Snapper In NYC Chinatown I saw half a shark sitting on the sidewalk in 100˚ heat; it was pretty rough.
Alex Rogan Words Having been on a few assignments with Josh, I can assure you his ‘travel stomach’ can be hard to take...
Sam Du Features Ed Besides Justin’s cubicle... When I was in school, I was trapped in a Volvo on the way to a basketball game. It smelled like a mix of rotten eggs, wet carpet, dirty gym clothes and dog feces.
Greg Emmerson Editor I was gifted a flying lesson. It was a small plane, hot day and the instructor stunk. An open window blew the smell across me. I started to gag but he thought it was airsickness. I never tried flying again, although I have taken a few ladies to heaven and back!
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever smelt?
Meisha Ciau Web I have a cat that likes to chew wires. I often come home to a combination of burning plastic, scalded fur and cat pee.
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FROM DESERT TO OCEAN IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT VW.
Greg Emmerson , Editor
EDITOR’S LETTER
BEHINDTHE WHEEL
It’s been quite a month. We traversed the
continent looking for the perfect VW, and
we’re happy to report we found more than
we could handle.
Our first stop was a dusty desert lakebed
to witness 034Motorsport’s GTI RS come
to life. We’d been talking to the team about
building the car ever since we handed them
the trophy for winning last year’s event.
Since then we’ve offered advice on vehicle
selection, color schemes, etc but the build
quality and level of engineering exceeded our
expectations, especially since the paint was
still drying and the engine had fired for the
first time a few days prior.
Hopefully, 034 won’t mind us divulging
that we had to persuade them to lower the
car and fit wider spacers to get the stance
right. They build racecars, and it won’t look
this way when it hits the track for etGP.
But we wanted everybody to see how good
the GTI could look...
As usual, there’s video footage at
eurotuner.com and youtube.com/eurotuner
You can turn to
our Online Video
listing in this issue
to discover what
else is on the sites.
SEASIDE Working for this
company, I’ve
attended more
import shows
than I’m comfortable to admit. And while
the imports put the emphasis on commerce;
ensuring you get a bang for your buck by
adding girls, DJs, professional judges, laser
shows, dance-offs, rap contests, etc, it makes
me realize the Euro scene has so much more
substance: and all that’s good about our
niche is perhaps best exemplified by H2O.
Although I’ve never competed for a
trophy at a car show, it seems to me the
Euro scene is more about community than
awards. Whether it’s Bimmerfest, Waterfest,
H2Oi or wherever; the events bring
everybody together, from discussing plans
online to caravanning with friends and even
parking together.
Since H2O’s location is relatively remote
and the area fairly small, it feels as if we’ve
taken over the town. Everywhere you look
there are enough GTIs, Rabbits, S4s and
Jettas to sink the island.
With so many VAG products buzzing
around, serenading you as you eat and sleep,
it makes you realize we might be a small
niche, but we’re a large community united
in our love of our cars, willing to help each
other and have fun together.
There were times, when the Mustangs
and imports weren’t buzzing the strip, that all
you could see and hear were European cars
and Euro enthusiasts. If time stood still at
that moment and we could create a utopian
island where imports and domestics weren’t
allowed, it would be alright by me!
RAIN Another star of this issue has to be Sukh
Pui’s Corrado VRT. He’s one of the original
members of the highly influential Westside
crew from West London – a group of Euro
guys who know how to build cars and
support each other.
I’ve known many of them for years and
was delighted to discover that Patrick, Sukh
and some of the other Westside members
followed eurotuner from rainy olde England.
They liked it enough to offer us some of their
cars that haven’t been seen before.
Not only did Sukh let us shoot the car but
Matt Barnes did a great job with the camera.
And it’s his first time writing an article, so
we’re especially honored.
MESH There’s a huge debate at present about the
BBS RS wheel. I had a set of these on an old
E30 BMW 323i back in the day, and still feel
it’s perhaps the best Euro wheel around.
It’s also the wheel that started the trend
for custom fitments, finishes and offsets –
I had gold-centered BBS RS before JDM
had been invented, so let’s not pretend the
Japanese started it…
Whether you like it or not, the RS has
become a hallowed tradition, a mainstay of
the European car scene. It’s also spawned
a million derivatives, with the BBS LM and
CH still being among our favorites.
To celebrate the rich diversity and the
awesome quality of the mesh wheels that
are currently available, Sam gathered a
selection of the best designs for our Mesh
Wheel Guide in this issue.
We shot the wheels at the local beach for
some variety, but were horrified to discover
one had been stolen!
Quite what the retard will do with a single
SSR is beyond us. And the scumbag will
undoubtedly be disappointed to discover it’s
a Euro fitment, since he was almost certainly
an import guy! (Joke… maybe)
PUGHWhile we were at H2O, I had the chance to
catch up with lots of old friends, including
Rich Pugh and John Hazel, formerly of VW
Sport (1552 Design). John is currently at
Electrodyne while Rich, after working his
way through some of the East Coast’s VW
tuner shops, and opening his own skateboard
shop, is now co-owner of Johnny Rad’s in
Fells Point, Baltimore.
Locals may have known it as Kelly’s, but
it’s a pizzeria tavern with a brick-lined oven
serving 45 local and draught beers. With
Rich’s famous love of food, they’ve got a
great menu and we’d encourage any Euro
fans to pay them a visit if you’re in the area.
If nothing else, you’ll be well-fed and can
quiz Rich on ’90s VWs; he’s encyclopedic.
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TUNERNEWS THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS AND RUMORS...
1. SUB BOXES Kicker • MSRP: starting at $179.95 Info: kicker.comWith so many options available when shopping for subwoofer setups, it’s hard to know where to start. Kicker makes it easy and affordable with their Comp-Loaded Sub Boxes. Combining a gray-carpeted box with carbon fiber face and single or dual Comp subwoofers, quality plug-n-play bass is wrapped into one simple package. The boxes are available in dual-10 and -12’’, single-12 and slim-mounted 10’’ options.
2. WHEEL SPACERS Black Forest Industries • MSRP: $79 Info: blackforestindustries.comWheel spacers can subtly change the look of your ride by pushing the wheels out to improve the stance – the H&R items we fitted to our Project M3 certainly made a difference. Black Forest Industries now carries 5mm and 10mm spacers for the B8 A4/S4 and A5/S5 platforms. These will also fit other models with a 66.6mm centerbore and 5x112 bolt pattern. Whether you just want to add some offset to your stock rollers, or make those concaves looks that much meaner, check them out at Black Forest Industries.
3. AUDI 2.7T INTAKE 034 Motorsport • MSRP: $369-514 Info: 034motorsport.comTurbo engines work best with clean, dense, cold air. And this is especially true of the Audi 2.7T engine with its twin turbochargers.So 034Motorsport’s X1 intake for the 2.7T ensures you get the best performance out of your engine while adding a sense of style under the hood. Available with either a carbon fiber or fiberglass heatshield, the kit includes an AEM dry-flow filter and all mounting hardware. The kit is claimed to suit applications up to 800hp.
4. PARKING TARGET Innovative Products • MSRP: $9.99 Info: parkingtarget.comDo you have a tennis ball hanging from the garage ceiling to tell you when to stop? Or do you rely on bumping into the wall to know when you’ve gone far enough? And has this method ever backfired, leaving you with a scratched bumper? Innovative Products’ Parking Target means you’re able to park in the perfect spot every time. The simple peel-n-stick parking aid can be stuck to the floor, allowing you to guide your car over it and rest assured you’re in the correct spot. Only one is needed per car, and the Parking Targets come with a variety of bright decals to make them easy to see and even identify different users.
We tried these and they certainly make it easier to park in a tight garage. With our carbon splitters, we didn’t want to be nudging up to the concrete barrier, so the Parking Target means we can stop in the perfect place each time. However, we chose to bump up to the Target rather than drive over it. And you have to ensure your floor is clean and degreased so it sticks properly. But once you start using the simple device it works really well - Greg
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6. SWAY BAR & TORQUE MOUNT INSERT Futrell Autowerks • MSRP: $299 Info: futrellautowerks.comAvailable exlusively through Futrell, you can now order Neuspeed’s 28mm front sway bar with Autotech’s torque mount inserts as a package, and both come in a yellow finish. Both these products fit a variety of models including the VW Mk5, Mk6, B6 Passat, Mk2 TT and Audi A3. The Neuspeed sway bar significantly improves handling, while maintaining comfort for daily driving. While Autotech’s torque mount insert is touted as the best street motor mount upgrade available, improving up-shifts and increasing power to the wheels with minimal vibration into thecabin. Both are offered in a yellow anodized finish through Futrell Autowerks, so check their website.
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9. XPLOD HEAD UNITS Sony • MSRP: starting at $80 Info: sony.comJust because you want a car stereo with plenty of features and quality sound, it doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. Sony has updated its line of Xplod head units to feature new technology while keeping an extremely affordable price point. The range includes features such as digital sound processing, automatic playlist creation, front USB and aux inputs, customizable color options and much more. The units start under $100 and go up to about $160.
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11. AUDI A4 BUSHINGS Powerflex • MSRP: $62.40 Info: powerflexusa.comIt’s not uncommon for the tie-arm inner bushings on the Audi B5 A4 platform to go bad. So Powerflex recently redesigned its replacement bushings to allow more twist, leading to unrestricted movement of the arms across the full steering range. The design features a one-piece bushing with polyurethane bonded to the outer shell. A unique pocket design also holds the grease in place against the stainless steel sleeves. Whether you simply need to replace a faulty bushing or you’re looking to upgrade a stock bushing, check out Powerflex.
12. SURGE TANK Integrated Engineering • MSRP: $229.99 Info: intengineering.comWhen increased fuel delivery is needed but a fuel cell can’t be accommodated, surge tanks such as Integrated Engineering’s new billet surge tank with submerged Bosch 044 pump can meet the criteria. By housing the 044 pump in more than 75% of the tank, IE was able to provide a solution to several common problems. Firstly, the fuel itself actually muffles the noise of the larger pump while cooling the pump for greater reliability. The tank features a machined front cover plate that accepts the Bosch pump with an O-ring seal. It also provides three -6 O-ring inputs/outputs for your plumbing. Included with the tank is mounting and clamping hardware.
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RWD GTI-RS Check out our footage from the photo shoot with 034Motorsport’s incredible mid-engined Golf GTI
TTx2 A father and son team has created some citrus goodness with their pair of Audi TTs
CSTCC The final video from the Castrol Syntec Top Car Challenge. See how the car fared against the imports
European car brakes are DIFFERENT. They are ALWAYS higher in friction
than brake pads on US or Asian Built cars and replacing them with any-
thing lower in friction is unwise to say the least. EBC British made pads
are HIGH in friction and European safety standards tested and approved
on all Euros. Add these grippy pads to a set of the EBC USR Slotted
sport rotors for cooler brakes and even shorter stops
European car brakes are DIFFERENT. They are ALWAYS higher in friction
than brake pads on US or Asian Built cars and replacing them with any-
thing lower in friction is unwise to say the least. EBC British made pads
are HIGH in friction and European safety standards tested and approved
on all Euros. Add these grippy pads to a set of the EBC USR Slotted
sport rotors for cooler brakes and even shorter stops
European Type approved productThe only way to know if a pad isright for a Euro is to LOOK FORTHE APPROVAL CODE
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MAILBOX
2.slowReally? You guys had to put the Mk3/5
Cabby/GTI in your magazine (et 10/10)?
Yuck! I feel bad for people who destroy
Mk3s. Hopefully, he can take the front of the
Mk3 and weld it to the back of a Mk5.
Anyway, thanks for Project 2.slow. After
years of calling my Mk3 Golf a sh*t box, my
husband has finally realized the car has some
potential... but, of course, he had to see it in a
magazine and couldn’t take my word for it.
Thank you for turning my “nagging” into our
new project!
Jan Harris Ashburn, VA
CommunityMy husband Dan and I were at Waterfest this
summer and joined in the Kreuzerfest rally
from VWoA. This meant we got a chance to
do some laps of the Englishtown road course
at the end. Everything went great until the
last lap when our car wouldn’t shift out of
fifth gear. So we pulled off and tried to figure
out what had happened. After a short while,
Greg Emmerson came over and looked at
our car. He wasn’t sure what was going on
but made a few phone calls on our behalf.
We ended up visiting APR’s booth where a
friendly man fixed the car.
It turns out some chunky piece of the
shift linkage had jumped off. Fortunately, it
took two minutes to fix. That said; we were
1000 miles from home with no idea what
happened to our car. We’d been parked out
of the way and everybody could have easily
left without saying anything, but that wasn’t
the case.
It may not have been a big deal for Greg,
but those phone calls probably saved us a
nice chunk of money, hours of frustration
and a clutch, since that would have burned
out if we’d had to drive anywhere. This is
one of the many reasons we love not only
the VW community but also eurotuner! We
didn’t see him at the show but wanted to
make sure he knew how grateful we were for
what he did. And thanks to APR as well.
Felicia & Dan Gauthier Manitowoc, WI
The Feds I was reading the article about future
legislation as it relates to our tuning hobby
(et 10/10) and it seems like there isn’t
anywhere the Feds aren’t sticking their noses
in and preventing us from doing what we
want to our own cars. It seems like not a
week goes by without one of my friends or I
getting stopped by the police for a loud
exhaust, window tint or some other BS. Why
don’t they just leave us alone? It’s not like
we’re hurting anybody. And because I spend
all my money on my car I don’t have enough
left to be out drinking every night and getting
into fights. My car keeps me on the straight
and narrow but it seems like I get in more
trouble because of it than if I was a stoner
or something.
Dave Price Newark, NJ
We feel your frustration. As the story stated, many
of the laws are there for safety reasons, but many
are also left to the interpretation of individual police
officers, which is often what causes the problem
because there is an inconsistency of enforcement.
If you want to do something about, you could join
something like the SEMA Action Network and have
your voice heard in trying to make these laws practical
and reasonable.
Drag I love your magazine. It’s great to see
Euros in print rather than run-of-the-mill
musclecars and Asian tuners. However, while
the eye-candy is nice, it can be too much. The
air bags and shaved bays all end up being
the same after a while, although that seems
to be the trend… This is especially apparent
in the Readers’ Rides section, where most
of the cars seem to have the same software,
rims and suspension. It would be nice to
see a section that features drag cars, like
the ones from the Waterfest 16 (et 10/10),
whether they are from here or anywhere
else in the world.
Greg Somaio Norwood, MA
Digging I was digging through my parents basement
to find some lost treasure when I came
across a box of all my old car magazines. To
my delight, I found some old Max Power
magazines from way back in the day when I
started getting into Euros.
Max Power was eurotuner before
eurotuner was eurotuner. I started with Max
Power back in 6/00 according to my oldest
issue and I’ve gotta say, you guys have come
a long way. Those old issues are a mix of
color and B&W, and there was even a feature
on a Toyota Solara!
I departed from the Euro scene and
eurotuner for a little while when I had
experienced Initial D many years ago, but
I’m back and couldn’t be happier. I’m really
loving a lot of what you guys are doing,
especially the wacky Scandinavian specials
and your broad coverage of both new and
old Euro models. Great work guys.
Oh, and I’m happy to report that after
scanning the 6/00 issue of Max Power, there
were zero sets of BBS RS rims and no
air-ride in sight. How times have changed!
Logan Tanner Lindon, UT
Tats & Nails We met Lisa Maria Rios from Hampton, VA
(originally The Bronx) at H2Oi. She wanted
to show us her body art that took the form
of VW-themed tattoos and fingernails, so we
snapped a few photos.
The nails were apparently done at a local
salon after she took a copy of eurotuner in
with her. The artist was obviously gifted and
even got the VW roundel to appear 3D.
On Lisa’s wrist you’ll notice a VW Fast
tattoo, while her shoulder has a VW logo
with a ’79 Rabbit running through it, which
must be to commemorate her own car –
I forget… Sorry.
Lisa’s definitely a diehard VW fan and
a member of Dub Kulture car club in VA.
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Fox Racer Most people’s first VW is usually a Golf
or Jetta. Not for Joseph Machado from
Florida, though. His first VW is this ’88
Fox Wagon. “I want to keep the car as
original as possible to have a clean look,” he told us.
That doesn’t mean it won’t have power: his goal is 400hp
from a 2.slow ABA 8v with forged crank and rods plus Ross
Racing pistons to lower the compression to 8:1. The motor will
be secured with ARP hardware, then boosted with a Garrett
T3/T4 57-trim turbo on a Kinetic manifold. Fueling will be via
a Walbro fuel pump and 440cc injectors. He’s planning to use a
3'' downpipe and exhaust to
expel spent gases.
As for the pretty bits, he’s
updated the exterior with
shaved lights and antenna,
Mk3 handles, smoked tail
lights and a black repaint.
He’s also built his own
coilovers and sourced old
school 16'' TSW wheels.
Notchback VR6Last month, we introduced a slightly
more unusual Garage Project to you.
Air-cooled enthusiasts may be excited
to see this classic ’65 Notchback being
brought back to life. Aaron Simon from
West Virginia is using modern VW parts
to rebuild a co-worker’s old parts-car. His
original plan was to use a 2.8-liter VR6
with air-cooled running gear, but he ran
into obstacles with the suspension, brakes
and transmission. To remedy the situation,
he’s created a mid-engine design utilizing
the firewall and part of the floor from a
’94 Passat. He then fabricated frame rails
using 2x3'' tubing to tie the front and rear
subframes together. An eight-point rollcage
strengthens the chassis thanks to Rolling
Chassis in NY.
The front brakes use upgraded Passat
parts utilizing 11'' Brembo rotors and OE
calipers. For the rear, Mk4 337 calipers
were fitted on custom mounts. It also has a
Corrado master cylinder and booster, plus
braided lines. Weitec XS struts and springs
were then fitted all round.
With rolling chassis
complete, the body has
taken shape. Aaron
fabricated a 3'' widebody
using Mk2 Golf fenders
up front. The rears are
a combination of three
different fenders to create
the desired effect. The final
finish is satin black paint
from Summit Racing.
Stay tuned for a full
feature soon.
20 eurotuner december CONTACT: to be included on this page, email details of your vehicle to: [email protected]
GARAGE PROJECTS
Martin Mk4Justin Martin is going for broke – literally!
His ’01 VW Jetta 1.8T has been in the
making for six years. But it’s nearing
completion as his hard-earned money
turns into parts for the big-turbo project.
“The car will be tuned to 400hp on the
dyno once the clutch is bedded-in. This is
only the beginning, however. I have much
more in mind, such as liquid CO2 cooling, water/meth injection,
plasma ignition and rebuilt turbo experimentation,” he explained.
When all is said and done, Justin is shooting for 600-750hp range.
As of now, the 1.8T is from an ’04 GTI, fitted with Integrated
Engineering rods. For power, a Garrett GT2871R turbo is mated
to an ATP manifold. Finishing the package is a 2.5'' downpipe,
ATP intake, Frozen Boost air-to-water
intercooler, Spec stage 3+ clutch and ECS
Tuning pulleys. Justin is waiting on software,
injectors and stronger axles. Once he has these
we hope to see the initial dyno numbers.
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THE MUL
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❯ ❯ SEE THE VIDEO AT EUROTUNER.COM AND YOUTUBE.COM/EUROTUNER
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ULLET
eurotuner december 23
Over the years many seminal cars have been
built that have altered the course of the Euro
scene and influenced what came after it. You
probably have your favorites but I’m thinking
of the firsts: the first Mk1 VR6, first twin-
engined Mk1, first Mk2 VR6, first Mk4 Jetta coupe, etc.
These cars weren’t about bolt-ons and fancy paint. They
took genuine engineering ability and got people thinking
about what was really possible.
In our opinion, we’re witnessing another of those
seminal moments today. With this incredible machine,
034Motorsport is taking it up a notch. Turning it up to
eleven, if you will…
In six short years, 034Motorsport in Fremont, CA has been
transformed from fledging wrench-monkeys to one of the
premier tuning shops in the country; dare we say the world?
And if you’re a regular reader, you’ve witnessed greatness
happening before your eyes because the company’s growth
has been directly linked to eurotuner magazine. How so?
The company was formed in 2004 and entered an Audi
Coupe in the ’05 eurotuner GP event. The following year the
Coupe was joined by an Audi 80. In ’07 they modernized
their GP entry with a B5 Audi A4 fitted with a 12v VR6
turbo. The next year it was converted to 24v and last year
they swept the board, winning the dyno, drag and circuit
disciplines to be the 2009 etGP champions.
What makes 034 remarkable isn’t that they throw a lot
of money at a problem. Rather, they have the intelligence,
ingenuity and persistence to solve problems within their
budget constraints. Each time something failed, they made it
better, and then track tested it to ensure durability. Nothing
was left to chance. They’re undoubtedly the most organized
and dedicated team that’s ever entered our event. And they
don’t take a conservative approach. Last year’s winning dyno
run was 908whp, and the A4 clocked a 10.7sec quarter-mile
time on street tires.
034MOTORSPORT’S NEW RACECAR IS THIS RWD VW GTI RS WIDEBODY WITH MID-MOUNTED AUDI S4 MOTOR – BUSINESS IN THE FRONT, PARTY OUT BACK!
WORDS GREG EMMERSON PHOTOS ROBERT KIERAN VIDEO SAM DU
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VW GTI
Despite the earlier success, we predict this new car will bring them global attention. Not only have they built a mid-engined GTI with a hyper-powerful Audi S4 2.7, but they’re going to put it to use. This isn’t a show queen that will disappear in a year’s time. It’s going to compete in etGP and will then graduate to time attack events.
“On our way home from the ’09 event we discussed what we should do next year,” explained Javad Shadzi, president of 034, describing a conversation with Christian Miller, the team’s driver and touring car hotshoe.
“The problem with GP is that the multiple disciplines require a compromised approach. You need weight and displacement for the dyno and drag, yet still have to perform on the track.
“With all the A4’s weight up front, we felt it would be better to have it in the middle, so thought about going rear-wheel drive since it made the most sense for a mid-engined configuration,” Javad continued.
SALVAGE
With a strong following, the Mk4 Golf GTI made the obvious donor car since they were relatively cheap and there was plenty of space in the rear for an engine. To turn the concept into reality, 034 purchased a salvaged ’01 GTI for $1000 back in 1/10. By February the interior, engine and suspension had been stripped. By March they were fabricating the engine cradle.
With the A4 running a VW engine, 034 perversely decided to squeeze an Audi lump into the GTI. “We have a good following for our 2.7T tuning program, where we can easily get 600-700whp but felt it had the potential for 1000whp,” Javad explained. “And with the V6 being relatively short, it was ideal for the GTI installation. As it is, we only have about 1'' between the engine and the roll-bar, so we couldn’t have used anything longer.”
Having settled on an engine, it needed a transmission. They discovered the B5 S4’s 01E six-speed gearbox was also available in 2WD form in a European Audi 100 diesel: perfect for this application.
The engine and trans were bolted together, positioned into the car and the cradle was built around it. Knowing the car would need extensive development, the cradle was engineered so that it’s held with only four bolts, meaning the engine and trans can be removed in about 30min if necessary.
A rollcage was fabricated at the same time. It’s NHRA-approved, so the team won’t encounter problems if the car drops into the 10s on the quarter-mile. It also supports the car, binding the front and rear subframes together for rigidity.
The next obstacle was the rear suspension and axle location. The team initially looked at a Noble sportscar and considered fabricating their own double wishbone arrangement, but after comparing it to a Porsche 911, they simply bought the rear-end of a 996 Turbo.
This included the subframe, suspension arms, links, knuckles, calipers, rotors, wheels etc.
One of the first surprises was that the 996 axles bolted straight to the 01E and were even the correct length for the car. So they got on with mounting the suspension and adding high-end Ohlins coilovers. At present the sway bars are stock but they have the option of fitting any aftermarket Porsche upgrades.
The same is true at the front, where the 911’s MacPherson struts bolted into the Golf’s hubs once the Ohlins bodies had been machined a few thousandths. And with 13'' 996 rear brakes, 993 Turbo calipers were
bolted to the front with Audi RS2 mounting brackets and custom 034 drilled rotors.
The front hubs required H&R adapters to fit the stock 18x8'' 996T Twist wheels. They had intended to leave the front track stock and widen only the rear fenders to accommodate the 18x11'' rear wheels. However, the bodywork didn’t look right when they tried it, and a wider front track would aid stability, so 2'' spacers were added. These were increased to 2.5'' for our photos to ensure the wheels filled the fenders, but don’t expect the stance to be quite so aggressive when it runs in etGP10 (appearing in et 2/11).
Lock up your daughters! Single-turbo, 3.0 S4 V6 should be capable of more than 1000whp
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ENGINE: 2.7T V6 24v engine increased to 3.0L with custom 83mm JE Pistons, 9:1 compression, Pauter rods with ARP 625+ bolts, 034 coated rod and main bearings, main and head studs, main bearing cap girdle, 2.8L large-port heads, 034 stage 3 porting, Supertech 1mm oversized intake and exhaust valves, high-rate springs and titanium retainers, Cat 264/250˚ cams, OEM lifters, RS4 intake manifold, Garrett GT35R or GT45R turbo, twin TiAL V38 V-band wastegates, TiAL Q-Vent BOV, custom long-tube headers with secondary pipes for divorced turbine housing, 034EFI Stage IIC engine management and custom wiring harness with mil-spec hardware, 034 boost control valve, Bosch Motronic ME7 ECU for dash, ABS and Audi S8 throttle body, custom chargecooler with Bell core and front-mounted heat exchanger, five-gallon reservoir, electric pump, 10-gallon ATL fuel cell in engine bay, 1-gallon surge tank with twin Bosch 044 fuel pumps, modified Bosch 850cc injectors on 034 fuel rails with adjustable regulator with -10AN fuel line splitting into dual –6AN, upgraded cooling systems, 034 Track Density mounts D
DRIVETRAIN: Advanced Automotion six-speed 01E 2WD transmission with custom ratios, Porsche 911 Turbo shifter box and cables with custom adjustable linkage, Driveshaft Shop rear axles with high strength Chromoly shafts, prototype Spec triple-disc carbon clutch and lightweight aluminum flywheel, 034 custom clutch-type LSD, WPC gear surface treatment
BRAKES: Porsche 993 Turbo front calipers with 330mm 034 rotors, OEM 996 Turbo rear calipers and 330mm rotors, Cobalt Friction pads, stainless lines
SUSPENSION: Ohlins three-way adjustable front dampers with custom-valved remote reservoir, H2Sport front spindles and spherical control arms, Ground Control adjustable front camber plates/strut tops, tubular rear subframe for engine, and trans mounts plus Porsche 996 Turbo rear suspension, NHRA-approved roll-bars with rear chassis reinforcement
WHEELS & TIRES: 18x8'' front, 18x11'' rear Porsche 996 Turbo Twist “hollow spoke” wheels, custom painted, 5x130 wheel adapters, 265/35 R18 front, 285/35 R18 rear Continental ContiSportContact 3 tires
EXTERIOR: custom metal widebody, modified VW R32 bumpers, custom metalflake silver paint
INTERIOR: AIM Sports MXL Pro Dash and data acquisition with mil-spec wiring harness, R32 seats, steering wheel, NHRA roll-bars
AUDIO/VISUAL: Speedcom “dual channel” two-way radio system
THANKS: Advance Automotion, Bell Intercoolers, Cat Camshafts, Ground Control, H2Sport, JE Pistons, Pauter Rods, Spec Clutch, Supertech, WPC, Rolf By Design, Coelho’s Body Repair & Auto, Driveshaft Shop
2001 VW GTI Owner: 034Motorsport
Location: Fremont, CA
Occupation: VW/Audi tuners/racers
2.7T motor increased to 3.0 using A6 crank and JE pistons, big valve heads also fitted
Porsche 996T rear suspension bolts to engine cradle, 911 driveshafts bolted straight up to Audi transmission to create RWD terror
Porsche suspension, brakes and wheels underpin the GTI RS
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Old and the new: 034’s victorious VR6T-engined A4 will now concentrate on time attack, while the new GTI RS will be used to take on etGP10
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MOTOR
To prepare the V6, it was fitted with a 92.8mm
forged crank from the Audi A6 3.0. The
capacity was then stretched to 3013cc with
custom 83mm JE pistons on Pauter rods.
The assembly was balanced to ±1g before the
bearings were coated to reduce friction.
The heads got 034’s stage three porting
that uses 1mm larger valves with Supertech
springs and retainers to maximize the lift from
the 264/250˚ Cat cams without coil-binding.
As before, the team plan a turbo swap for
etGP, so quick changes were engineered into
the custom bracket for the top-mount system.
Using a T04 inlet flange on both turbos means
they don’t need to swap the manifold when
they switch between a Garrett GT45R (as
photographed) for the GP’s dyno and drag
racing, with a Precision GT35R used on the
road course for better acceleration.
The smaller snail has the potential for
650whp, while the big turbo should produce
around 1000whp if all goes to plan…
The exhaust manifold feeds into a 4'' pipe
that splits into two 3'' pipes. And while the
GT35R application will get a muffler, the 45R
doesn’t. And yet the noise was surprisingly
muted, as you can hear on our online videos.
Obviously a front-mounted intercooler
wouldn’t be ideal for the mid-mounted engine,
so the car has an air-to-water chargecooler
system with a massive heat exchanger up
front. With the length of hose and a
four-gallon reservoir, the electric pump
moves about six gallons through the system
VW GTI
to maintain charge temps.
The giant 6'' AEM cone filter in the photos
will be replaced by a K&N in a sealed airbox
for the dyno. It will be fed cold air through
the passenger-side NACA duct on the rear
to minimize power loss through heat
build-up. The second duct is used to circulate
air through the engine compartment.
Acting as a counterweight, the engine
bay houses a 10-gallon fuel cell. That fills a
one-gallon surge tank equipped with twin
fuel pumps to avoid fuel starvation under
cornering. These in turn feed the 850cc
injectors that have been programmed to run
at a higher pressure with the bigger turbo
rather than changing them.
The injection, ignition, boost, cooling
fans and variable cam timing is managed
by an 034EFI Stage IIC computer that also
allows anti-lag and gear-based boost control
to help with the GP’s drag racing. However,
an additional Bosch ME7 ECU controls the
drive-by-wire Audi S8 throttle-body. Not
only does it allow the engineers to control
throttle opening angles and speed, but it also
eradicated the need for extended throttle
cables in the engine compartment.
BODY
With so much power, the 11” wide hollow-
spoke Porsche rear wheels should allow the
GTI RS to find traction, but they had to be
suitably covered. So Rolf By Design was given
the task of fabricating the widebody fenders.
In order to keep the original shape, he cut
off the outer fenders and then cut slits in the
remaining metalwork. The resulting tabs were
bent out, filled and welded together. Finally,
the original outer fender was welded back into
place to keep the OE look.
A pair of R32 bumpers were then extended
with the end pieces from the original GTI
bumpers in order to increase the width and
match the new fenders.
With the NACA ducts grafted into the
sides, the car went to Coelho’s Bodyshop
for the Ford silver metalflake paint. The
wheels were originally painted to match, but
damage inflicted during tire fitting meant they
were repainted with extra black to create a
gunmetalflake mix.
Contrasting red paint was used on the
rollcage to match the Porsche brakes and GT3
RS-style body graphics. The remainder of the
interior was treated to an aluminum and lexan
firewall that still needs to be sealed. There’s
also a pair of R32 seats and steering wheel
up front, along with a 996T shifter and
cable linkage.
Following our photo shoot, the car has an
intensive schedule of dynomometer tuning in
order to optimize the electronics for the two
different turbochargers. It’s then got two track
tests booked at Infineon Raceway as well as
drag racing to check it all works.
Just like the Audi A4 that preceded it, this
034 GTI RS will be fully prepped in the time
remaining. So check out the online videos and
don’t miss the 2/11 issue where you can see
how it fared in the eurotuner GP 2010.
Engine bay houses ATL fuel cell, the chargecooler’s water reservoir and fuel surge tank
R32 seats, steering wheel and Porsche shifter are all that differentiates GTI cockpit
NACA ducts in either side cool engine compartment and will feed airbox on dyno
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WORDS & PHOTOS MATT BARNES
EURP-101200-CORR-028-32.indd 28 10/7/10 12:42:52 PM
P028__EURP-101200.pgs 10.07.2010 12:57 PR3_41 BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN
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VW CORRADO
W e’re waiting on a cold,
cobbled street corner
in London’s East End;
a stones throw from
the River Thames. Add
some fog and a few cheerful Cockneys and
we could be in a Sherlock Holmes movie.
We’re waiting for Sukh Pui and his
Corrado. Their arrival is announced by a
menacing rumble, punctuated by the whistle
of a turbo as it tiptoes over speed humps.
The Iris blue SLC rounds the corner
and the full impact of Sukh’s project can be
seen, lower than a snake’s ass and bluer than
Adriana Lima’s eyes.
A resident of West London, England and a
founder member of the original Westside VW
crew, Sukh’s an electronics engineer who’s
been soaked in the Veedub scene virtually
since its inception. The list of former rides
is long and distinguished; he came to his
Corrado ten years ago by way of a Mk1 GTI,
Mk1 Scirocco, Mk2 16v, Corrado G60, a few
Audis, Passat, a TT and a brief fling with a
Porsche – he doesn’t want to talk about that!
Sukh’s job frequently takes him to
mainland Europe, and at the turn of the
millennium he decided to go to the source
to find the right car. He discovered his ’92
Corrado on mobile.de; Deutschland’s ‘größter
fahrzeugmarkt’. But surprisingly, this particular
Corrado was originally registered in the good
ol’ US of A. Virginia, to be precise!
“Once I found the car I had a mate call
the owner since I don’t speak German. We
arranged a viewing and flew over. The owner
kept it in a barn, so his cat slept on it. He
bought it to work on but never got round
to it,” Sukh told us. “It was a reddish-brown
color with a 2.8 VR6 rather than the 2.9L
found in Europe. The owner had bought a
set of 16x10'' Edition S1 wheels, but couldn’t
fit them until the fenders were widened. We
couldn’t agree on a price, so I left it. Once
back in London, I called the owner a few
times and we finally made a deal.”
PLAN
Sukh had a plan… “I had good contacts in
the Dutch and German scenes, and back then
the British Pound was strong against the Euro,
so it made sense to get the work done over
there.” So he used his network of friends to
get the car built.
First, it went to Alex Smith in Germany
for bodywork including those incredible,
handcrafted metal fenders, Audi A6 door
handles and a 993 brake-light beautifully
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1992 VW Corrado SLC
ENGINE: 2.8L VR6 12v with HGP turbo
conversion using Garrett GT32 turbo,
short-runner intake, front-mount intercooler,
reprogrammed Bosch ECU, Bastuck stainless
steel exhaust, Mocal oil cooler, engine and
transmission painted black, all ancillaries
and covers chromed and polished, carbon
slam and scuttle panels
DRIVETRAIN: stock five-speed manual
with Sachs Racing clutch
BRAKES: Porsche 993 GT2 four-piston
front calipers with 325mm grooved front
rotors, 288mm rear rotors with stock calipers
SUSPENSION: H&R coilovers
WHEELS & TIRES: 17x9'' front, 17x10''
rear Porsche Twist wheels with 225/35 R17
Bridgestone SO2 tires
EXTERIOR: metal fender extensions, Audi
A6 door handles, Porsche 993 mirrors,
smoothed rear bumper, side moldings
removed, deleted rear wiper, antenna and
side markers, drilled front bumper, debadged
grille with eyebrow spoiler, Audi Xenon
headlights, red tail lights, 993 brake light in
tailgate, car painted Porsche Iris blue
INTERIOR: Porsche Sahara brown leather
on OE electric Recaros, door cards, dash,
center console, matching brown alcantra
headliner and pillars, rear seat-delete,
polished rear rollcage and strut brace
AUDIO/VISUAL: Alpine IDA-X100 iPod
head unit, Precision Power five-channel
amp, 10'' Kicker Solobaric sub, Infinity 6.5''
component speakers
THANKS: Westside Cartel, ET Motors, Car
Audio Security, Jess at Eurotyres, Markus
Heerdegen, Micheal Schomaker, Sasha,
Andre Kain, Jaz at Topgear, Payne Body
Shop, G-werks, Jaz at Bodyshop, Valet
Magic, Uwe Trim house, westsidevw.co.uk
Owner: Sukh Pui
Location: London, England
Occupation: electronics engineer
17'' Porsche Twists with 993 four-piston calipers
integrated into the tailgate.
“Germany was ahead of us [Britain] back
then; nobody fitted A6 handles on a Corrado.
The trouble was, after he’d done it I had to
connect them up. It took me two weeks and
some seriously scraped knuckles to finally
sort out the linkages. I needed to make the
handles open the doors without putting too
much pressure on the micro-switches, because
they controlled the SLC’s electric seatbelts,”
Sukh explained.
The Corrado then went to Holland for
paint at NAZ Bodyworks in Zutphen.
“It had to be Porsche Iris blue,” he told us.
“I’ve always loved that color.”
After this, Sukh fitted the H&R coilovers
that gave him the 120mm (4.7'') drop he
wanted, while the new fenders enabled the
car to accommodate the extra-wide Edition
S1 wheels.
Following the DIY installation of the
Porsche 993 mirrors and a Xenon headlight
Front bumper drilled to aid airflow to FMIC
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VW CORRADO
conversion, the car was shown to acclaim
in 2003: “It was the first Corrrado with 10''
wide wheels in the UK,” Sukh claimed, but
he already had plans for ’04…
This time he wanted the interior mods, so
loaded his van with the Corrado’s dash and a
pair of R32 seats before making the 600-mile
trip to Uwe Trim House in Germany.
Sukh had decided on Porsche Sahara
brown leather for the seats, door cards,
dashboard and console, with the headliner
and roof pillars in matching alcantara. Not
afraid to admit a mistake, he later swapped
back to the original Recaros: “they were just
better seats!” he told us.
Satisfied with the appearance, extra grunt
was now needed. So the owner prepared to fit
a supercharger but sold it at the last minute in
favor of turbo power – and a couple of friends
in Europe helped him out; Markus Heerdegen
and Micheal Schomaker.
“It was the best thing I ever did!” Sukh
announced. “Markus sourced an HGP turbo
kit in Germany while Michael and I did the
conversion in Holland. We then took it to JD
Engineering in Lochem for an ECU re-map
Dash, doors, Recaros and console trimmed in Porsche Sahara brown leather
Rear seat deleted, replaced by rear cage, Precision amp and Kicker sub Matching alcantara headliner
but found the timing was out. I wanted to
keep it on the OBD1 Bosch ECU and the
Dutch are brilliant at that. So once they sorted
out the problems it ran fine.”
On the dyno it produced 380bhp at
4600rpm and 340 lb-ft of torque at 1-bar
(15psi) of boost. “I’ve tried running it 1.4 and
1.7 bar, but it just became undrivable,” he
laughed. “It’s quicker with less boost and far
more controllable.”
The main ingredients of the HGP turbo
kit consisted of a Garrett GT32 turbo, front-
mount intercooler, Mocal oil-cooler and
short-runner intake manifold.
After its installation, the engine bay didn’t
escape the beautician either. The motor
and transmission were sprayed black, while
anything else was chromed or polished to a
high shine. It was at this point he added a
carbon fiber rain tray cover and slam panel.
He also decided to do more bodywork,
drilling the front bumper to aid airflow to
the FMIC, and fitting a debadged grille with
built-in eyebrow spoiler above it. Other mods
included deleting the side moldings, rear
wiper, antenna and side markers.
AUTOBAHN
The owner is a hard man to get hold of,
regularly flying to Europe for work. With all
that travel, you might expect him to spend
weekends at home, but instead Sukh’s
summer is spent visiting European shows in
the SLC. “I started going to shows back in
the ’90s, such as the original VW Mania in
Belgium and the VW Treffen in Baarlo in my
old Mk1; the Dutch were way ahead of us
back then. My favorite shows now are MIVW,
Edition 38, Players and, of course, Wörthesee.
“The 1100-mile trip back from Wörthesee
last year was the furthest I’ve driven in one
day. A lot of it was on unrestricted Autobahns,
and that’s what my Corrado was built for – it
went past 160mph on the GPS and I was told
to slow down at a toll station in France when
they calculated my time between stations!”
he laughed.
On those long trips, you need an exhaust
with a great note on acceleration, but
without the brain-numbing drone we’ve all
experienced. After a stainless steel Bastuck
system was installed, it solved all his sound
problems except one; ICE. To prevent cabin
fever on long-haul trips, Sukh armed the
Corrado with an Alpine head unit. He then
deleted the rear seat and fitted a Precision
Power amp under the polished rear rollcage.
It runs a 10'' Kicker sub in the middle of the
trunk, while Infinity 6.5'' components deal
with the mid and high frequencies.
Having done so much work over 10 years,
Sukh decided to swap the wheels. He sold the
S1s and after an agonizing decision went for
a set of 17'' Porsche Turbo Twist wheels from
Andre Kain’s famous “UPS” Corrado.
Shod with narrow Bridgestone SO2 tires,
they fit over the 993 GT2 four-piston front
calipers that clamp 325mm (12.8'') grooved
rotors. The rear brakes were converted to
larger 288mm (11.3'') rotors with the stock
Corrado calipers.
So what has ten years of Sukh-refinement
produced? An utterly reliable ride that runs
like a rocket, with a magic-carpet ride that
sounds like the devil and looks like a
wet-dream. Next time you’re working on
your car, don’t be in such a hurry to get it
done. Take your time to come up with an
enduring machine.
And what does the future hold for Sukh’s
SLC? “This is as far as the Corrado will go,”
he told us. “It’s up for sale and needs the right
home, but it will fund my new TT project,
which I’ve already kicked off with some major
wheels.” Watch this space!
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InterA LOOK BACK AT ANOTHER AWESOME H2Oi WEEKEND.
WORDS, PHOTOS, VIDEO GREG EMMERSON, SAM DU, JOSH BROWN
34 eurotuner december
Earlier this year, it appeared
H2O International 2010 was in
jeopardy. A date hadn’t been set
and construction work at the
Ocean Downs Racetrack venue in
Ocean City, MD meant trouble was afoot.
Fortunately, Jay Shoup and his merry
band of helpers saved the day. They
announced business as usual, with only a
small area of asphalt lost to the bulldozers.
As a result, most of the vendors were
relocated along the access road, with VW
and APR sharing the asphalt apron with the
Top Dawg contestants.
The hardworking marshals got everybody
parked in the correct areas and H2Oi ’10
went off without a hitch. A couple of brief
rain showers during Sunday contrasted
the heat and humidity of Saturday but did
nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of visitors.
As usual, Saturday featured live bands
and a chill atmosphere in preparation for the
car show judging on Sunday. The “best of
the best” were again invited to participate in
Top Dawg – an invite-only event where the
top cars at H2Oi are corralled for separate
judging. The winner receives $1000 for their
efforts and bragging rights for a lifetime, since
this is probably the ultimate prize in the
North American VW scene.
Saturday night saw the third annual Air
Affair – a gathering of air-ride fetishists in a
small shopping-plaza parking lot. The event
has grown each year and the lot was soon
emptied by a fire marshal who felt we were a
danger to ourselves. It certainly indicates the
strength of the movement and perhaps the
need for a dedicated air-ride show…
We’ll have a report from Air Affair in next
month’s issue, along with features on some of
our favorite rides from H2Oi ’10, including a
good portion of the Top Dawg competitors.
In fact, we were delighted to discover we had
featured or photographed 70% of the top
competitors – not bad for our little rag!
The deserving winner of Top Dawg was
our own Derek Baker with his stunning Mk2
Jetta VR6 featuring a cream-colored shaved
bay and matching RS wheels.
We first featured the car in et 1/08 but
its due a return visit since he’s done a lot
of work since.
It amazes me that people complain that “a shaved bay and RS wheels” is formulaic. As if when you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. Do you know how hard it is to build a car of this quality? Do you remember the US VW scene ten years ago when a rear wing on a Jetta was considered show-worthy?
People, we’ve got to stop hating. If you don’t like the trends, create something new. Don’t attack the people who are out there having a go.
The same goes for air-ride. We admit we were air-skeptics at first, but the scene has great momentum and it’s being used intelligently to create awesome machines. Of course it’s not the best way to build a track car, and yes it’s cheating a bit, but it brings diversity and new energy to the scene. Let’s embrace it and see where it goes.
Sermon over. In second Top Dawg position, taking
home $300, was Joe Adams with his Mk4 GTI VR6 from et 10/10. Angel Vargus received $150 for third with his 20AE that will appear next month.
In addition to this show report, which will eventually appear at eurotuner.com , we’ll also have a gallery of more than 100 cars online. So if you were at the show, or want to see more of the Dub goodness, check out the site. You’ll also find our H2Oi video there as well as at youtube.com/eurtuner
The one element of H2Oi we didn’t capture fully was the incredible sense of community the event engenders. Groups of enthusiasts pop up all over the city, lining the main strip to watch the continuous procession of finely-tuned rides.
If you weren’t a VR6 fan, you’ll leave H2Oi wanting one after listening to the six-cylinder chorus all night. I don’t care who you are; eating dinner outdoors on a warm evening with friends, serenaded by the sound of VR6 drivebys and blow-off valves, is as good as it gets.
And as far as VW/Audi shows go, H2Oi is as good as it gets.
With visitors from across the US and Canada, and people flying in from overseas, what’s you’re excuse for not being there in 2011?
One of the Best of Waterfest ’07 ( et 10/07); Michael Katashev returned with new paint and wheels combo
See the video at eurotuner.com & youtube.com/eurotuner
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Jason Murphy’s ’90 GTI
with 2.9L VR6, Schrick
cams and valvetrain,
15x9/9.5'' Compomotive
TS wheels, widened
arches, shaved bay and
Aviator grey paint
David Arendt from Quebec had this stunning
supercharged Mk3 VR6 with shaved bay,
smooth trunk, fender vent, debadged grille
and 16'' Schmidt wheels
After a feature in et 4/10, Susannah Kirstine’s big-turbo VW GTI on air returns with wider wheels and new beige paint
Joe Glenn’s ’10 GTI with color-matched Bentley wheels
Very clean Mk1 Jetta Coupe with satin-black 2.slow
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Stan Jackson unveiled his ’10 GTI with Bagyard suspension, 19x8'' MMR wheels
Slammed on air, Mark Silveira’s ’93 Corrado had shaved bumpers, 16x8/9.5'' Schmidt ModernLines, widened arches and BMW olive paint
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Built by father and son, Marcus Burnett brought his ’08 Rabbit with copper paint, shaved bumpers, pulled rear fenders, GTI valance, 18x8/9'' Image wheels and AirLift suspension
Rotiform offers spun rim for the RS – it’s what angels in heaven use on their Rabbits
Mark Kwiatkowski’s Mk4 GTI 1.8T with HPS/Baak2Basics air-ride, K04 turbo, purple Miro wheels with matching engine covers. Feature soon
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Brian Crook’s Cabrio with BBS five-spokes and Jetta front-end
Next to Mike Tansey’s ’01 Golf ( et 3/09) is Eric Wilson’s 20AE GTI with 1.9L turbo using Wiseco pistons, builT head and tranny, GT3076R turbo, 18x9.5/11 '' CCW Race wheels, sleepy böser and H&R coils. Full feature soon Jeromie Miller’s
copper ’95 Golf on Benz wheels
Richard West’s R32 with Jetta front-end, shaved moldings and bumpers, BBS, big brakes
It took Eric Dion 1.5 years to build his immaculate mint-green ’80 Scirocco with
2.0L Audi 80 16v on CBR1000 ITBs, H&R coilovers and 15x8/9'' BBS RM wheels
Mike Burroughs’ astounding ’85 BMW 535i with 5'' roof chop, rust exterior, Bagyard air-ride, 17x9/11'' gold-plated Ronal wheels, aircraft seats and Supra motor
Tattoo-style rust graphics
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Nick Silva’s Top Dawg Audi 90 quattro has AMS Autowerks-built VR6 with Precision GT6262 turbo, standalone ECU, KW V3 coilovers, 17x9'' CCW wheels, Porsche 997 GT3 seats, digital dash, RS2 bumpers and lights, painted in Porsche Arctic silver. Full feature soon
Zlatko Dizadarevic updated his GTI with 18x8.5/10.25'' OZ wheels including polished barrels, red bolts and red inner rims. It uses AirLift front, Universal rear airbags. Inside there’s red alcantara headlining. 2.0T has Unitronic software, Eurojet FMIC
Fifteen52 displayed its RML Snowflake wheels on Mk4 and Mk5
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Daniel Hagen’s Audi A3 on air-ride
EVENT
Double Top Dawg winner, Derek Baker’s ‘91 Jetta. Since it was featured in et 1/08, he’s shaved the bay, polished and chromed the 2.9L motor with ITBs and 02A tranny
Vic Onannessian’s Mk3 Jetta 2.0 has a TDI swap with turbo upgrade, bigger injectors and 21psi tune. It runs Euro bumpers, Vento grille, 17'' BBS, FK coilovers and was painted Subaru Black Java pearl
New Rotiform ROC wheels available from 13-19'' in any color, offset, lip size, etc
Anthony Noel’s ‘97 Golf with rebuilt VR6, shaved bay, Bagyard, Chrysler Vanilla paint and BBS. Feature soon
Jason Lomnickey’s ’06 Passat with AirLift bags, 18x8.5/9.5'' Mercedes Alphard wheels, Revo software, intake, downpipe,
Votex front lip, painted grille, smoked markers and tint
Rodolfo Lamaestra’s ’01 Audi S4 from Garage Projects pages. Finally finished with 600hp 3.0T engine, custom widebody and more. Full feature soon
Francois Crevier’s ’82 Rabbit has a 2.0L turbo with H&R, BBS, Porsche dash and shaved bay
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Richie Weekes’ ’92 GTI 8v with mid-mounted VR6 fitted with T70 turbo, 8.5:1 spacer, short-runner, custom exhaust, turbo cams, intercooler that works if windows are
down! He bought the car as unfinished project with subframe in place. Other mods include 16-gallon fuel cell, 11'' Corrado brakes, 16x9'' J45S wheels, Quaife diff and
Bride seats. It’s a daily driver, took three months to assemble, big rebuild this winter
Angel Vargas won third place Top Dawg in his shaved and slammed 20AE GTI. Feature soon
Ross Wishard’s 2.0L turbo Caddy
Scott Oliveira’s ’10 Golf slammed on white BBS RS
Nikki Wishard’s ’90 Corrado VR6
In Euro Median booth, Dan Santimays showcased shaved ’n slammed Rabbit with AirLift suspension and 17x8'' BBS RS
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David “Pitstop Pete” Lumbra’s ’85 Jetta Coupe VR6 with shaved bay and body, Euro bumpers, wider front flares, 15'' BBS RMs, H&R coilovers, painted in Voodoo blue
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Dun Thurston’s daily-driven GLI with GT3076R, IE rods, FMIC, 830cc injectors and Unitronic software. Sitting on Bagyard air and 18x8.5'' LMs with Porsche BBK, he’d shaved the moldings and trunk, molding an M3 trunk spoiler, adding a Bora R front spoiler. Quilt-stitched interior featured Recaros and houndstooth cloth
Nick Demers brought out his ’92 GTI turbo from Canada
Brett Hudson’s ’06 GTI with shaved body, flat-black paint, side-exit exhaust
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Featured in et 6/07, Tony Mairena’s supercharged ‘01 Jetta GLX returns with Konigseder widebody, 18'' DZ Exklusiv wheels, updated stereo and Sparco interior
Derick Szyda drove his air-equipped GLI from IL with new Avant Garde wheels. Full feature soon
Ali Ziaii arrived with his Rallye VR6 (et 5/10) as well as his new Golf Countryman VR6
Tori Guzman’s ’99.5 Cabrio with sleepy böser, purple 16x7.5/8.5'' BBS RS and suede interior to match
Ryan Miller’s widebody ‘90 Corrado with Audi S4 motor and dash. Full feature soon
Luke Shell’s ’97 Passat from Kentucky Danny Ballester’s Mk3 Cabrio VR6 with red shaved bay and matching interior. Full feature soon
Since his feature in et 1/08, Dustin Drummey has molded a Jetta Votex front spoiler, fitted an R32 rear bumper, polished his Forgelines, modded the turbo, removed the rear seat and added the tank for his Bagyard air
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There’s no mystery. When it comes
to wheels and Euros, mesh (or
cross-spoke) designs are favored
around the world. Talk to most
wheel manufacturers and mesh
wheels account for more than half their
sales. There’s something about the classic
design with its motorsport appeal that draws
us to them, whether we’re building street,
race or show cars.
The wheel manufacturer that made
mesh popular is none other than BBS. The
company was founded 40 years ago in 1970.
Two years later, BBS manufactured its first
three-piece mesh race wheel to help race
teams looking for custom sizes. The design
became widely adopted in the motorsport
scene, finding its way into everything from
Formula One to DTM.
After its racing success, the road wheels
were born – most notably the BBS RS in
’83. The wheel became a global hit and
derivatives of the famous design have
continued to be built for OEs and the Euro
community such as the LM, RX and RC.
There’s even talk of BBS building the classic
RS again, such is the demand.
While BBS became a household name,
many other companies have put their own
twist on the mesh wheel, creating a plethora
of options for enthusiasts to choose from.
There are literally hundreds of designs, as
well as options such as construction, lip
depth, face color, bolt color, etc.
To help with your next wheel purchase,
we took some of today’s best mesh wheels
to the beach. Listed are the available sizes,
bolt patterns and finishes for each wheel
along with its construction and starting price
per wheel. To discover more about individual
wheel fitments and options, please check the
individual websites.
OF FORTUNE
WORDS & PHOTOS SAM DU
A GUIDE TO THE BEST MESH WHEELS
VMR V718
Sizes – 19'' Bolt patterns – 5x112, 5x120 Finishes – silver, gunmetal, matte black Construction – one-piece cast Starting Price – $250 velocitymotoring.com
Rotiform BLQ
Sizes – 17-19'' Bolt patterns – 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3 Finishes – silver, machined, gunmetal, black Construction – one-piece cast Starting Price – $299 rotiform.com
Miro 111
Sizes – 18x8.5'', 18x9.5'', 19x8.5'', 20x8.5'', 20x9.5'' Bolt patterns – 5x100, 5x112, 5x120 Finishes – silver with machine face, matte black Construction – one-piece low-pressure cast Starting Price – $300 mirowheels.com
Inovit Vortex
Sizes – 19-22'' Bolt patterns – 5x100, 5x112, 5x120, 5x130 Finishes – gloss black with diamond-cut surface Construction – one-piece cast Starting Price – $199 inovit.com
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ESM 002 Sizes – 15-17'' Bolt patterns – 4x100, 4x114.3, 4x108, 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Finishes – silver, gold, gunmetal, black Construction – one-piece cast Starting Price – $150 esmwheels.com
Miro STP-1 Sizes – 16x7.5'', 16x9'', 17x8.5'', 17x10'', 18x8.5'', 18x10'' Bolt patterns – 4x100, 4x114.3, 5x100, 5x112 Finishes – silver with polished lip
Construction – one-piece low pressure cast Starting Price – $285 mirowheels.com
Privat Akzent Sizes – 18-19'' Bolt patterns – 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Finishes – opal with machined lip Construction – one-piece cast Starting Price – $185 privatwheels.com
Privat Remember Sizes – 16-17'' Bolt patterns – 4x100, 4x114.3, 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Finishes – silver, gold, black, chrome Construction – one-piece cast Starting Price – $155 privatwheels.com
SSR Professor MS1 Sizes – 18-20'' Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – three-piece forged Starting Price – $620 ssr-wheels.com
VIP Modular VR13 Sizes – 18-24’’ Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – three-piece forged Starting Price – $1325 vipmodular.com
iForged Essen Sizes – 19-22’’ Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – three-piece forged Starting Price – $625 iforged.com
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TSW Nurburgring Sizes – 17-20'' Bolt patterns – 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Finishes – matte gunmetal, mirror-cut face with gunmetal, matte bronze Construction – one-piece rotary forged Starting Price – $270 tsw.com
Drag DR-34 Sizes – 15-18'' Bolt patterns – 4x100, 4x114.3, 5x100, 5x114.3, 5x112, 5x114.3 Finishes – flat black with red lip, gloss black, gunmetal, silver, chrome, flat black with machined face, gold Construction – one-piece low-pressure cast Starting Price – $100 dragwheels.com
Neuspeed RSe14 Sizes – 19'' Bolt patterns – 5x112 Finishes – glossy silver, glossy graphite, satin black Construction – one-piece flow-formed cast Starting Price – $329.95 neuspeed.com
Petrol Vengeance Sizes – 18-20'' Bolt patterns – 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Finishes – hyper silver with stainless lip, gloss black with stainless lip Construction – one-piece cast Starting Price – $350 petrolwheels.com
BBS CH-R Sizes – 19-20'' Bolt patterns – 5x112, 5x120 Finishes – matte black, brilliant silver Construction – one-piece low-pressure cast Starting Price – $660 bbs-usa.com
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WHEEL GUIDE
Rotiform SJC Sizes – 13-19'' Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – three-piece forged Starting Price – $750 rotiform.com
Forgeline MD3S Sizes – 19-20'' Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – three-piece forged Starting Price – $895 forgeline.com
ADV.1 ADV8 Sizes – 18-22'' Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – one-piece and three-piece forged, one-piece cast Starting Price – $700 for cast,$1425 for one-piece forged,$1680 for three-piece forged adv1wheels.com
VIP Modular VX 110 Sizes – 15-21'' Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – two and three-piece forged Starting Price – TBA vipmodular.com
BMW Style 5 Sizes – 18'' Bolt patterns – 5x120 Finishes – silver Construction – two-piece Starting Price – $198.63 ecstuning.com
CCW LM20 Sizes – 16-18'' Bolt patterns – 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Finishes – polished, brushed, titanium, black Construction – three-piece forged Starting Price – $625 ccwwheel.com
Old School HeroesWe borrowed these four classic mesh wheels from vrwheels.com The company specializes in importing secondhand classic wheels from Japan. Many are JDM fitments and will require adapters or can be redrilled by vrwheels.com
Work VS-XX BBS Super RS BBS RSBBS LM (Limited-Edition)
Work Gnosis GS4 Sizes – 19-21'' Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – matte silver, matte black, brushed, black shadow, custom Construction – two-piece forged Starting Price – $700 workwheelsusa.com
DPE SP-SC16 Sizes – 19-22'' Bolt pattern – custom Finishes – custom Construction – three-piece forged Starting price – $1595 dpe-wheels.com
HRE 560R Sizes – 18-20'' Bolt patterns – custom Finishes – custom Construction – three-piece forged Starting Price – $1100 hrewheels.com
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IT’S MORE THAN JUST OIL. IT’S LIQUID ENGINEERING.
MAX OUT YOURADRENALINESUPPLY.
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If looks could kill, our pick for the Castrol
Syntec Top Car Challenge would be the
last car standing. For this year’s event,
we chose the intimidating ’03 BMW M3
owned by Oscar Trevizo. Making his living
as a gourmet chef, Oscar has a passion for
European cars that prompted him to build
this race-ready coupe.
We featured the car in et 4/09 where
we saw the E46’s sexy Asuka Designs
widebody, stage 1.5 HorsepowerFreaks turbo
conversion and low-fat interior. After Oscar
submitted his car on the Top Car website, we
felt it had a fighting chance against our sister
magazines – 5.0 Mustang, Honda Tuning,
Import Tuner, Modified and Super Street .
But like last year, we won’t know the official
standings at the time of writing this article.
However, the results are located in the center
of this issue, so flip the page to see how our
Euro representative fared.
SEE THE VIDEOS AT EUROTUNER.COM , YOUTUBE.COM/EUROTUNER AND SYNTECTOPCARCHALLENGE.COM
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST OUR BMW M3 TURBO PUT UP A TOUGH FIGHT AT THIS YEAR’S TOP CAR CHALLENGE.
WORDS SAM DU
PHOTOS HENRY DEKUYPER
DAY ONE In a three-day competition, the first day
consisted of the emissions, horsepower and
endurance tests. Because the challenge was
intended for street-legal vehicles, each car
was put through an emissions test. Using a
five-gas emissions analyzer, our car scored
a healthy 14.00 points, giving us a slight
advantage in the standings.
Next came the dyno, where we hoped
to see big numbers from the M3. But
because Oscar had re-installed the cat for
the emissions test, the dyno result was far
from expected. “We thought we were going
to do good, because we know the car had
previously done 633whp,” he told us. “But we
didn’t realize our software wasn’t reading the
cat properly since this is the first Horsepow-
erFreaks car on the dyno with a cat.”
Oscar had three chances to make his best
run, but the M3 only made one complete
run while the other two were stopped short
because the fueling was lean. This left Oscar
with only 490whp recorded.
With low morale, Oscar had one test left
for the day, which was the drive from K&N’s
Riverside facility to Buttonwillow Racetrack.
The 180-mile drive was a pass/fail test and
Oscar happily finished with no problems.
DAY TWO The second day at Buttonwillow consisted
of quarter-mile time and trap speed, 0-60mph
acceleration and 80-0mph braking. The first
three tests were recorded simultaneously,
and each team had three passes on the
straightaway.
Oscar’s car was already handicapped by
less power, plus the Michelin tires weren’t
the Hoosier slicks he was used to. So with
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only three runs to make the best of it, he
recorded a best quarter mile time of
12.828sec at 118.92mph.
The M3’s 0-60mph acceleration time
was an impressive 4.9sec but unfortunately
nobody was pleased with the results. “The
car should’ve easily been in the 11s. I’ve
seen stage 1 HPF cars that are in the high-
10s, and they aren’t as lightweight as us,”
Oscar commented.
On the second run, pins fastening the
Asuka Designs carbon hood weren’t secured.
The hood hit the windshield but suffered
minimal damage. Yet a quarter-mile pass
was missed…
The brake test was one of the more
successful activities, with the M3 stopping
from 80mph in 172ft.
DAY THREEThe last day was on the road course. “Two
weeks earlier we ran a 1:55sec with Hoosier
tires, no cat and 200 lb lighter with the
interior stripped. We figured we would lose
2sec, so our goal was 1:57,” he explained. But
the outcome again wasn’t as hoped; the best
run was 1:59.575sec with Oscar’s regular
driver Ivo Mitkov behind the wheel.
When all was said and done, Oscar
scored a commendable 868.82 points. This
would have been good enough for second
place last year, but the game moved on in
2010. But flip open to the Castrol Syntec
gatefold in this issue to see how we did.
“We thought we had this one in the bag,”
Oscar concluded. “But you honestly never
know what’s going to happen. We were
pretty much handicapped the whole event
because the power wasn’t there.”
Through thick and thin, Oscar would
like to thank Chris Bergemann from
HorsepowerFreaks for the helping hand.
When the car ran into as a cooling fan
problems and the coolant tank bursting, Chris
donated parts from his own M3 to help repair
the problems. Oscar also couldn’t have
CATEGORY RESULT POINTS
LAP TIME 1:59:575 174.62
1/4 MILE TIME 12.828 87.72
1/4 MILE TRAP SPEED 118.92 92.44
HORSEPOWER 490 62.58
POWER TO WEIGHT (LB) 3075 74.35
EMISSIONS 14.00 85.71
ACCELERATION 0-60 4.90 63.27
BRAKING 80-0 172.00 93.02
VEHICLE COST $22030 85.11
ENDURANCE Pass 50.00
TOTAL POINTS 868.82
completed the competition without Ivo,
Republic Motorwerkz, Top Element
Composites for last-minute aero upgrades
and Savini wheels for the massive
19x10.5/13'' wheels.
FINAL RESULTS
Always remember to secure your hood pins!
With only one good dyno run, the M3 put down 490whp
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RIVER MONSTER
CHECKING OUT AN AQUATIC BMW M3. WORDS GREG EMMERSON
PHOTOS JOHN ZHANG
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BMW M3
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Ithink it’s fair to say we’re all big fans of the E9X M3. Germany’s finest musclecar combines the perfect combination of high-tech, high-revving power with subtle yet menacing looks that are
unrivaled in the automotive sphere.With prices starting at $55k for the E90
four-door, those who can have embraced the latest M3 with open arms. One such owner is Charles Ng from Arcadia, CA.
The 18 year-old listed a couple of Toyotas and a Mercedes CLK500 as former rides, explaining that he chose the ’09 M3 because of its V8 powerplant and legendary balance.
Like all teenagers, he can’t leave anything alone, so worked with AutoTeknic in Arcadia to source a host of additions. These included the company’s carbon fiber CSL-style trunk spoiler, mirror covers and steering wheel trim. He also bought their matte-black front and side grille pieces and trunk emblem, LED signals and painted reflectors.
The parts were delivered to Renn Spec in La Puente, CA for installation, with the exception of a Vorsteiner front lip fitted by Long Tran.
The E92 Coupe was then lowered on H&R springs, before 20x9.5'' front and 20x10.5'' rear DPE LS5 wheels were mounted with Michelin PS2 rubber. With an Active Autowerk filter and Eisenmann Race exhaust ensuring the V8 could breathe, Charles contacted John Zhang about photographing his pride and joy.
The snapper suggested a trip to the Los Angeles River, the scene of countless movies and music videos, but also somewhere that’s difficult to access without prior knowledge. Having caught these wonderful images before the river dried up in mid-summer, John contacted us to see if we’d publish them.
And so here we are, looking at Charlie’s Coupe wading through water you probably wouldn’t want to drink, captured for eternity as a great tribute to the incredible BMW M3.
Contact renn-spec.com • autotecknic.com dpe-wheels.com • vorsteiner.com
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EVENT
Every year we look forward to the big SoCal
Euro GTG. It’s undoubtedly one of the largest
events in California, attracting the entire
spectrum of European cars from VW and
Audi, to BMW, Volvo and even exotics.
There’s no formal show or awards to worry about; you
simply show up, park and enjoy the day with your fellow
Euro brethren.
Through the years, organizer Lon Mok has taken
the event to new levels, moving the GTG from Santa
Barbara to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego two years
ago. In ’09, an autocross added more excitement. But
this year, the event went Hollywood, with the new
W Hotel as the backdrop.
More than 600 cars showed up early on a Saturday
morning to celebrate the event’s new venue and recent
partnership with the Targa Trophy Triple Crown Series.
If you’re unfamiliar with Targa Trophy, it’s a lifestyle
rally that resembles the Gumball. The entry fee isn’t
cheap, which was certainly highlighted by the roster of
competitors ranging from Italian supercars to Porsche
and Mercedes AMG. In an effort to increase the number
of spectators, the start of the rally coincided with SoCal
Euros giving attendees a chance to admire their
favorite supercars.
While the Targa cars were impressive, the Cali Euro
community didn’t disappoint either. Every trendsetting
Euro was present with countless OEM+ and slammed
air-ride examples. Even West Side Mexico made the
journey from south of the border to display their Dubs.
Year after year, we never know what to expect at
SoCal Euro, but it continues to draw the hottest cars on
the West Coast. For extended coverage from the event,
visit eurotuner.com
WORDS SAM DU PHOTOS FERNANDO MADURO, ID AGENCY
THE ANNUAL SOCAL EURO GTG MOVES TO HOLLYWOOD.
Cali air-ride at its best
Abt-equipped Mk3 Jetta
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West Side Mexico Rabbit
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WE UNCOVER FATHER AND SON AUDI TTs
LemonWORDS & PHOTOS SAM DU
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s WITH BIG POWER AND CITRUS FLAVOR.
& Lime
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AUDI TT
for different shops, eventually earning his mechanic’s license. After a short stint at a VW dealership, he opened the doors to Das Auto Haus four years ago, where he makes a living specializing in European car maintenance and repair. It also became a haven for project cars like these TTs.
KEY LIME Ironically, Chris wasn’t a TT fan until he saw one with an Audi A8 grille. “The first thing I did was buy some cheap wheels and a body kit. But I quickly learned the error of my
“W e were up 48 hours straight before we started the drive to Las Vegas. Tape was
holding the windshield before we headed out,” remembered Chris Meyers, owner of the green ‘01 Audi TT. His father Biff owns the yellow one, and they shared an amazing journey to Wüste2010 ( et 9/10).
“TTs are basically a Mk4 VW but a little gayer,” explained Chris. “You have to work really hard not to make them a chick car. So every night for six to eight hours, we worked on the cars in a little 18x25ft garage for about four months before the show.”
His coupe has gone through three complete transformations, while his father’s ‘02 convertible has seen two. And since they live in Alberta, Canada, there aren’t many established Euro shows, so they look forward to the annual 2700-mile excursion to Wüste in Las Vegas.
With this kind of dedication, it wasn’t surprising that Chris had been infatuated with VW and Audi since he was 14 years old. “I started tearing apart my sister’s Mk1 Cabriolet,” he told us. “I tore it into so many pieces I couldn’t get it back together!”
Working on cars got better as time passed. Chris went on to build two GTIs and three A4s. His passion led him to turn wrenches
ways,” he explained. So the TT underwent two makeovers as his taste evolved.
Then adversity struck. Earlier this year, the car was broken into and stripped. “I almost took it to a scrapyard. It was disheartening and I was done,” the owner admitted. The thieves stole the wheels, interior and stereo, beating the body pretty good.
Luckily, the salvaged engine kept the project alive. The 1.8T had been rebuilt with Integrated Engineering H-Beam rods, an 034 Motorsport intake spacer, ported AEB head and R32 throttle body.
Shaved bay houses a 600whp 1.8T
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Owner: Chris Meyers Location: Red Deer, Alberta Occupation: owner of Das Auto Haus
2001 Audi TT quattro
ENGINE: 1.8 liter 20v four-cylinder with Integrated Engineering H-beam rods, Garrett GT35 turbo, TiAL turbo housing and V-band wastegate, V-band 3'' downpipe, CTS Turbo inlet system, custom V-band manifold, Walbro fuel pump, 870cc injectors, R32 throttle body, 034Motorsport intake spacer, APR intake manifold, ported AEB head, Glatt Performance intercooler, 3'' center-exit exhaust, Samco dual BOVs and white hoses, Snow Performance methanol injection, Unitronic software, custom power steering reservoir, ECS Tuning pulleys and carbon rad support cover, VF mounts, powdercoated brackets, manifold, valve cover and oil pan, 42DD engine cover hardware DRIVETRAIN: six-speed manual, Spec Mini Twin clutch, Raxles front driveshafts, Dieselgeek short shifter BRAKES: RPI 13.5'' front rotors with Wilwood calipers, ECS 11” rear rotors with Hawk pads, ECS lines SUSPENSION: H&R coilovers and sway bars, Powerflex bushings, components powdercoated purple WHEELS & TIRES: 19x8.5'' OZ Opera 2 wheels, Adaptec adapters, 225/35 R19 Nitto NT555 tires EXTERIOR: Rieger front bumper with shaved gills, molded and smoothed Rieger skirts and rear valance, shaved rear spoiler, markers, washer nozzles and antenna, Seat Cupra R lip, OE W12 A8 grille, Viper Snakeskin green pearl paint INTERIOR: alcantara dash, seats, headliner and trim with Lamborghini green stitching, Auto Meter boost gauge fitted in driver’s vent, black carpet, visors and switches, New Beetle headrests, rear-seat delete, LED lighting conversion AUDIO/VISUAL: Kenwood KVT-819 head unit with KNA-G510 nav, KCA-BT200 bluetooth, Focal 165KRX3 front speakers in dash and doors, Focal 165CVX rear speakers, four JL Audio 10W3v3 subs, Steg K4.02 and K2.03 amps, three Kinetik HC600 batteries THANKS: wife Lisa, dad Biff, Mike at Unitronic, Dave, Dokey at Vibe Car Audio, Hater, Gary, Dirt
Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and dash
JL Audio subs in alcantara-trimmed enclosure Stock seats reupholstered in grey and black alcantara with green stitching; notice batteries and amps in rear seat
19’’ OZ wheels with color-matched bolts and lettering
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Giving the car its mind-blowing power
was a Garrett GT35 turbo with a 60-trim
hot side – he used to have an 80-trim but
the turbo didn’t spool until 5000rpm. Now
it spools at 4000rpm, giving him more
usable power.
Because the TT was a quattro, a custom
3'' downpipe was fabricated, mated to a
custom center section which meant cutting
out the spare wheel well.
With Snow Performance meth injection
and 870cc injectors, the car was tuned on
Unitronic software to give 600whp at 31psi,
according to the owner.
After the theft incident, Chris decided
to shave the bay, removing most bolts and
brackets, tucking the wires, relocating the
power steering reservoir under a headlight
and removing the battery as well as the fuse
and relay boxes.
Giving the bay some bling, the intercooler
piping, valve cover and intake manifold were
polished; while the sides of the valve cover
and intake manifold were painted purple
along with the alternator bracket.
This purple fetish followed to the control
arms, subframe, cross brace and oil pan, all
of which were powdercoated.
H&R coilovers and Powerflex bushings
gave the TT stellar handling. Stopping was
made easier thanks to a combination of RPI
and ECS Tuning big-brakes.
This left two projects remaining – the
exterior and interior. “My painter made me go
green. I wanted Aviator grey, but he pushed
me to a prettier color,” he laughed.
The pearl hue is from a ’09 Dodge Viper,
applied after the body and Rieger kit were
repaired. The front bumper had its gills
shaved, while the skirts and rear valance were
molded to the body. Then the rear spoiler,
markers, washer nozzles and antenna were
shaved for good measure.
Finishing the exterior were 19x8.5'' OZ
Opera 2 wheels with color-matched bolts
and lettering.
With only a few days until Wüste2010,
Chris went wild on the interior. From the
dash, seats and door trim to the headliner,
everything received grey and black alcantara
with lime stitching.
The audio system followed, with the trunk
housing four JL Audio subs in a fiberglass box.
The rear seat was deleted to accommodate
three batteries and two Steg amps, while Focal
components replaced the interior speakers,
with another pair were into the dash.
LEMON MERINGUE
While Chris went beyond the norm with his
TT, it’s not a daily-driver like his father Biff’s
drop-top.
Biff wasn’t always into the Euro scene.
He had a small collection of muscle cars and
never considered anything European until
Chris started his business. From there, the
second TT project was born. “We wanted to
make similar cars, yet different,” Chris told us.
“My dad wanted a convertible so we did the
same body kit with the big nose.” Biff also
had a larger budget, so the project was able
to come together faster.
Right off the bat, a big-turbo conversion
was put together using a Garrett GT3076
turbo, Integrated rods and 630cc injectors.
Tuned by Unitronic, the car put down 450
all-wheel drive horsepower, which was
plenty for the streets of Alberta.
Chassis tuning wasn’t as extreme, with
H&R Race springs and staggered Schmidt
VN-Lines mounted to Nitto Invo tires.
Biff did all his own bodywork, shaving
the Rieger front bumper and rear valance
before molding the sides and rear to the
body. He also removed the third brake light,
markers and antenna.
Once complete, a bright color was needed
and metallic Indy yellow pearl was selected
from the Honda swatch.
The interior had the roll bar removed,
while a hidden sub box held a JL 8'' sub. The
hardest part of the interior was the R32 seats.
“The TT floor is higher than the R32, and the
roof line is way lower,” Chris explained. “So I
had to cut the bottom of the R32 frames and
weld them into one position.”
The father and son duo safely made it to
Wüste2010, where they were honored in the
King of the Desert competition. Chris took
home first place, making the long journey
that much sweeter.
Don’t let this rag-top fool you; it has 450whp thanks to a GT3076R turbo and Unitronic software
AUDI TT
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Owner: Biff Meyers
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Occupation: owner Impact Marketing Solutions
2002 Audi TT quattro
ENGINE: 1.8 liter 20v four-cylinder with
Integrated Engineering I-beam rods, 630cc
injectors, Walbro fuel pump, custom V-band
manifold, Garrett GT3076R turbo with
TiAL housing, V-band wastegate, V-band
downpipe, CSS turbo inlet system, Unitronic
software, Samco hoses, VF mounts, Glatt 3''
exhaust, ECS carbon engine covers, 42DD
engine cover hardware
DRIVETRAIN: six-speed manual with
Spec stage 3+ clutch, Raxles front shafts,
Dieselgeek short shifter
BRAKES: OE R32 slotted front rotors,
Zimmermann slotted rears, Hawk pads,
ECS Tuning lines
SUSPENSION: H&R Race springs
WHEELS & TIRES: 19x8.5'' front, 19x9.5''
Schmidt VN-Line wheels with 235/35 R19
Nitto Invo tires
EXTERIOR: Rieger front bumper with
shaved gills, molded and smoothed Rieger
skirts and rear valance, shaved brake light,
markers and antenna, Votex rear spoiler, Seat
Cupra R lip, OE W12 A8 grille, Honda S2000
Indy yellow pearl paint
INTERIOR: suede Votex steering wheel,
VW R32 seats
AUDIO/VISUAL: Kenwood KVT-619 head
unit, KNA-G510 nav, KCA-BT200 bluetooth,
Focal 165KRX2 speakers in dash and doors,
JL Audio 8W3v3 sub and four-channel amp,
Optima Red Top battery
THANKS: Jason, Dave, Hater, Dokey, Chris
and Rose
R32 seats keep it OEM
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TECH
iPHONE TUNING
WORDS ALEX ROGAN
PHOTOS JOSH BROWN
WE CHECK OUT THE NEW SPEEDPORT SOFTWARE AND iPHONE APP FROM AUTOSPEED PERFORMANCE.
SpeedData software suite, AutoSpeed can log up to 1500 simultaneous data points per second which, without getting too technical, allowed them to develop the smoothest performance tune for each application. More than just modified maps, these are completely re-written for improved performance.
To sample this new product, we needed a suitable car. So you may recognize our Mk5 GTI project. It’s been a while since the car was in the magazine but it’s been running strong over the past few years. The eagle-eyed among you may notice the addition of Hartmann G5 wheels, but like all projects this one has never really been ‘finished.’
SPEEDPORT APP With the car owned by et photographer and certified Apple junky, Josh Brown, the promise of an iPhone app to access the car’s computer was a powerful draw.
The SpeedPort upgrades are performed
Remember when you used to speak to people on the phone? Now with texting, emails and messengers, we don’t have to talk to anybody. And the
battery’s probably dead from playing games, using the nav software and taking photos anyway.
So while the iPhone revolutionized personal communication, it will also transform how we interact with our modified VWs, Audis and Porsches if AutoSpeed has anything to say about it.
Mark Slazak, owner and president of AutoSpeed in Voorhees, NJ, with his team of programmers and engineers, are the people behind the entire concept. They designed, wrote and wholly created the SpeedPort iPhone app in-house. The aim is to compliment its line of SpeedPort performance software available for most late-model VAG turbo engines, as well as the Golf R32 and Audi S4 V8.
Utilizing their own proprietary
via the OBD port, so there’s no need to open the ECU or physically tamper with the circuitry. The Mk5 GTI is one of many popular VW/Audi applications available, with a number of different programs included in each upgrade.
Pricing depends on the exact model, but the software for our Mk5 2.0T was priced at $599. This included a stock mode, 91-, 93-, and 104-octane performance tunes, a reduced performance valet mode as well as an anti-theft security setting.
Where the Speedport differs from other performance software is that all these options are selected through the SpeedPort iPhone app. The exact number of programs and options can vary, so check with AutoSpeed for your specific application.
Customers without an iPhone caneasily change the programs with the SpeedSwitch option for laptop computers provided you have a suitable data cable.
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However, you won’t be able to access the DataDash or fault code scanner.
The SpeedPort app is more than just a new switch for programs. If you visit the SpeedPort website and check out the video, you’ll see that it also includes DataDash. This gizmo allows you to monitor (and record) engine parameters in real time. For example, boost pressure, fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, air intake temp, throttle position, engine load and more can all be accessed; though not all at once – limitations on the amount of data available from the OBD port mean you can monitor up to five sources. You can also check and clear engine fault codes, although it’s not intended to replace a full diagnostic scan.
Using the app is simple. It’s easy to jump in and discover the applications. The primary menu with three options: Profiles (for the performance mode), Scan Code and DataDash (for monitoring engine parameters). You just select the option you desire, and are ready to roll.
The app itself costs $29.99 from the website or Apple’s App Store. While the PLX cable (which connects the OBD port wirelessly to your iPhone) is $149.99 from AutoSpeed, their dealers or PLX Devices.
Even if you don’t have AutoSpeed software on your VW/Audi, you can still use the iPhone app. You won’t be able to change programs, but the DataDash and Scan Code functions work on most 1996-on OBD2 vehicles.
DYNO
Of course, all of this would be worthless if the software didn’t perform, but there is nothing to worry about; it’s been impressive thus far…
The AutoSpeed software is designed to work within the limitations of the factory engine, but provide a transformed driving experience. When you step on the gas, you know it isn’t stock programming.
Since Project GTI previously had APR software, we had it flashed back to 100% OEM code. In the stock mode it laid down a reasonable 189hp and 204 lb-ft on AutoSpeed’s Mustang dyno. This was with all the previous parts in place, including an APR 3'' turbo-back exhaust, Forge Twintercooler FMIC and diverter valve plus a VF intake.
With no other changes, apart from the ASP stage 2 software, the power and torque increased across the board. The dyno showed 223hp and 254 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. And while an extra 50 lb-ft is very impressive, it’s important not to get caught up in the ‘peak’ numbers game, as gains under the curve are substantially higher than that, especially from 3500-5500rpm (see chart).
During the dyno test we discovered a small boost leak, which resulted in a 2psi loss of boost pressure across the rev range. Fortunately, AutoSpeed has an on-site machine shop for custom fabrication, so were able to manufacture a boost tap to connect our GTI to the
dyno’s sensitive boost gauge for the most accurate monitoring.
Once hooked up we were seeing 18psi at peak, rather than the requested 20psi. This remained constant even as boost dropped up to redline. Mark estimated the lost boost could be worth an additional 10whp, so we hope to check next time we visit Autospeed’s NJ HQ for a re-run once the problem is resolved.
Even with our boost leak, Project GTI has no problem ripping through the gears with a sense of urgency. The part-throttle response is excellent, with great off-idle transitions, and the power band never feels ‘soft’ even when you’re taking it easy. Boost builds quickly and the engine is ready to go whenever you are. At full throttle, the revs climb instantly and never fail to leave a smile on our face.
In general, the feel and quality of the new software feels very similar to the previous APR stage 2+, but if anything it responds a fraction quicker. Both are very good upgrades without annoying hiccups, stuttering or flatspots.
While there are many software options available for your VW, Audi or Porsche, SpeedPort offers an excellent performance upgrade and a unique bundle of options accessed through their iPhone app, making it worthy of closer inspection. It’s undoubtedly a very cool gadget for anybody looking for a control interface that also offers real-time feedback at a reasonable price.
The SpeedPort app (center) offers a menu page for Profiles, Scan Codes and DataDash. The profiles (in yellow) allow you to choose loaded software, valet mode, etc. The DataDash (far right) allows you to monitor up to five parameters, such as speed, intake temp, fuel pressure, engine load and boost, as seen here. Scan Codes (far left) allows you to scan for engine fault codes and clear them
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Contact AutoSpeed Performance
( speedport.us, autospeed.us )
Product Price
Stage 2 SpeedPort software $599
SpeedPort iPhone app $29.99
PLX Devices data cable $149.99
You can use DataDash and Scan Codes app even without AutoSpeed software. Here the app is monitoring water temp, rpm, intake temp, throttle position and boost. You can also record the data for later analysis
AutoSpeed or its dealers upload new engine software through OBD port from laptop in a few minutes
Our GTI had a APR 3'' turbo-back exhaust, Forge Twintercooler and diverter valve plus VF intake in addition to software
A small boost leak robbed AutoSpeed of some power on the dyno. The company was able to machine this boost tap while we waited so we could measure the loss
The improvements over stock are easy to see on the graph: the solid SpeedPort curves tower over the dotted stock lines, giving impressive mid-range improvements and good throttle response
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Aaron Elledge’s sweet Saab 900 turbo ( et 3/10)
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EVENT
T he Leavenworth Drive continues
to make history in the Euro scene.
Last year, we thought 680 would
be impossible to beat, but the ’10
event attracted 750+ Euros from
around the Pacific Northwest.
The annual gathering was founded in ’01
by renowned tuner Evolution Sports. And
ever since the shop closed its doors in ’06,
Northwest European has taken over the reins
to continue the tradition. Now it’s one of the
largest GTGs on the West Coast.
The Leavenworth Drive is also one of the
scene’s biggest charitable events. Last year,
every driver made a contribution to raise more
than $6000 for the local children’s hospital.
This year, they raised over $8000!
If you’ve never attended the drive, you
might want to plan for next year. The day
starts with an informal meeting at a college
parking lot in Bellevue, WA. From there,
the drivers head out on a 110-mile journey
to Leavenworth, WA with a short pitstop
at Steven’s Pass. Located in the heart of the
Cascade Mountains, drivers regroup at the
peak then finish the last leg of the caravan
to Leavenworth.
Incidentally, Leavenworth isn’t your
typical American town. It’s actually modeled
on an old German village, so all the shops,
restaurants, hotels and even fast food joints
share Bavarian décor and fashion. As for the
brats and beer… it’s delicious, making it a
perfect destination for Euro enthusiasts.
This year the weather wasn’t as good as
previously but rest assured, the Leavenworth
Drive will return with the same great
atmosphere and group of Northwest Euro
fans. For information and dates for ’11, visit
leavenworthdrive.com
The man behind the drive, Jason Harris owns this ’95 VW Cabrio VR6
with shaved bay and bumpers, Audi handles,
pulled fenders, 18'' Porsche wheels and
H&R coilovers
LEAVENWORTH DRIVE THE WEST COAST’S LARGEST
CARAVAN CELEBRATES TEN YEARS.
WORDS SAM DU PHOTOS DION & JAMIE SPINA
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Shirts Off
1 2 3
15 14 13
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1 Audi S4, Outline Sport, $22.00, outlinesport.com
2 Crown , EE Militia, $13.50, eemilitia.com
3 Steel Braided Lines , Eat Sleep Race, $23.99, eatsleeprace.com
4 BMW E30, Outline Sport, $22.00, outlinesport.com
5 Drop Dubs V.2 , Dubkorps, $19.95, dubkorps.com
6 I Heart VR6 , Renegade VW, $18.00, renegadevw.com
7 The Fabricator, Graham Tool, $19.95, grahamtool.com
8 Eat Sleep VW , VW Driver Gear, $19.95, drivergear.vw.com
9 OEM Plush , Dubkorps, $19.95, dubkorps.com
10 Pop Your Top , 8380 Laboratories, $19.00, 8380labs.com
11 Turbo Diagram , Renegade VW, $18.00, renegadevw.com
12 m5rk-5 , Din Euro, $22.00, dineuro.com
13 Elsewhere , VW Driver Gear, $19.95, drivergear.vw.com
14 Second Revolution , Klutch, $19.00, klutchonline.com
15 You Got Served , 8380 Laboratories, $19.00, 8380labs.com
16 Bad News BFI , Black Forest Industries, $20.00, blackforestindustries.com
17 Falcon , Din Euro, $22.00, dineuro.com
18 More2Life , Klutch, $17.74, klutchonline.com
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, WE’VE COMPILED THE LATEST, GREATEST EURO-THEMED TEE-SHIRTS.
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TECH
PROJECT M3 MAKEOVER PART 3
WE CONTINUE TO MODIFY OUR E90 M3 WITH MORE CARBON PIECES FROM BMW PERFORMANCE.
WORDS, PHOTOS & VIDEO GREG EMMERSON
PART SUPPLIER PRICE
carbon door trims (4) BMW Performance $718
carbon front splitters (pair), with adhesive BMW Performance $800.23
carbon trunk spoiler, with adhesive BMW Performance $481.96
❯ ❯ SEE THE FITTING VIDEO AT EUROTUNER.COM AND YOUTUBE.COM/EUROTUNER
Back in et 10/10, when we
started work on our 2011
BMW M3 Competition
Package, we began by installing
several cosmetic pieces
from BMW Performance and Turner
Motorsport. These included carbon dash
trim, mirror shells, hood and fender
vents, kidney grilles and some TMS wheel
spacers. We had intended to complete
the installation with the pieces fitted
here in et 11/10, but a six-piston Brembo
installation got in the way!
Well now we’re back on schedule,
and this month we’ll be installing more
new parts recently released by BMW
Performance. Obviously we’re using the
BMW parts because the fit and finish is
the same exquisite OE quality, and they’re
covered by the BMW warranty.
As before, you can see the parts and
read the installation instructions here,
while there’s also a basic installation
video online at eurotuner.com and
youtube.com/eurotuner
Most of the parts fitted here are
straightforward and require no special
tools. They should apply to E90, E92
and E91 M3 models, as well as regular
3-Series. However, we discovered there
were some surprising differences
between the models, so check online
before ordering.
Always take care when fitting new
parts. Protect your paint, ensure bolts
are torqued to the correct spec. If you’re
unsure about any step, consult an expert
or have it fitted by a specialist or your
BMW dealer.
All BMW Performance (BMWP) parts
are available from your local dealer or via
the web address on the next page.
If you’re looking to save the pennies,
you can special order the M3 without
a rear spoiler, meaning the carbon
replacement is the only one you’ll need.
You can also order all the BMWP parts
on a new car. They’re fitted at the port
of entry before the car reaches the
dealership, so you know the installation
will be top notch. But since we’re
cheapskates, we chose to install everything
ourselves.
Also note, since the M3 is a loaner
from BMW and has to be returned
to stock, we’re not gluing the spoilers
permanently in place as recommended.
We’ve come up with secure but reversible
techniques that you can use, or simply
bond them to the car as advised.
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For the front doors, start by the hinges using a suitable tool to insert behind the stock plastic trim and pry it away from the door card
The trim is secured by prongs in plastic clips, with a securing tab at the rear of the door, so work back from the hinge. Some clips may come away with the trim, so insert them back into the door
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To fit the BMW piece, locate the tab in the end of the door, then push the carbon trim into place. It’s thicker than stock, so needs a firm push but fits perfectly
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The underside of the stock M3 bumper has two 8mm fixing screws on each side, while the carbon splitter has three holes
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CARBON DOOR TRIMS
Because our car was ordered with the Competition Package
(see et 9/10), the specification was reduced in other areas to
lower the overall cost. Therefore, it has basic cloth seats and
black plastic interior trim.
Fortunately, BMW Performance has interior parts for the
car, especially if you drive the E92 Coupe version. Sadly,
there’s less choice for our four-door E90, but we previously
fitted the two-piece carbon fiber dashboard trim kit, which
made a significant difference. This time, we’re fitting the BMWP carbon door trims.
As before, the carbon fiber quality is exceptional, with the weave visually flawless.
And since fitting is identical to the OE parts, we again enlisted the help of experienced
BMW Technician, Derek Vieira, who installed the parts on our previous BMW 135i
project ( et 3/10). He works at a local BMW dealership, wrenching on the cars daily,
so has an expert knowledge of them.
The door trims only take a few minutes to install: you simply pry off the stock
parts, making sure to start at the correct end, as shown here. Then firmly press the
new BMWP carbon fiber replacements into place, and you’re finished.
The rear doors are exactly the same, except the locating tab is by the hinge, so start prying off from the opposite end, as shown. Then push the carbon BMWP trim into place
CARBON SPLITTERS
To emphasize the M3’s distinctive front
spoiler, BMW Performance has produced
a two-piece carbon fiber splitter set that
fits over the stock bumper. The quality of
carbon weave added more overt sportiness
to the front-end, and nicely matches the
Turner Motorsport carbon kidney grille
we previously fitted.
For some reason, BMW recommend
different fitting procedures for the E90
and E92, even though both bumpers are
apparently identical. With the Coupe, the
splitters are bonded to the bumper with
the supplied adhesive. However, the sedan
uses a combination of adhesive and a
single bolt.
Since our car has to return to stock,
we ignored the glue and used double-sided
automotive tape in combination with an
additional fixing bolt, as described below.
The solution appears to be solid and
remains in place today. The task took
about an hour to complete.
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Contact BMW Performance ( accessories.bmwusa.com ) Turner Motorsport
( turnermotorsport.com )
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We removed the outer screw and tapped a new hole into the bumper for the middle hole in the splitter. We would use a speed clip on the other side to secure the new screw
Stick the tape to the bumper and tighten the two screws. Repeat on the other side to finish
Apply double-sided automotive tape around the edge of the carbon splitter
CARBON SPOILER
We fitted a similar BMW Performance
rear spoiler to our Project 135i and it
looked very good, so we were confident
the M3 would benefit just the same. And
since we’d again have to remove it at
the end of the project, we weren’t going
to glue it, as recommended. Instead,
we copied the technique used by the
bodyshop to attach the 135i spoiler.
This involved removing the stock
spoiler with a spatula, the thinner the
better. Then we removed the excess glue
with a rubber wheel. When the bodyshop
did this it took seconds and was a perfect
job. We were less practiced but it still
worked well.
Finally, we used more double-sided
automotive tape to fix it to the trunk,
marking the original position to ensure it
was correctly aligned. Once again, it took
little time to complete the job.
NEXT MONTH
In part four of our M3 makeover, we’ll
lower the ride height with a set of H&R
Sport springs from Turner Motorsport
(as promised for the last two months)
and we’ll also have our new Forgestar
wheels and Continental tire package.
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Protect your paintwork around the stock spoiler and use a thin metal spatula (we used a less effective thicker plastic one) and slide it under the spoiler, slicing through the adhesive
After cleaning the surface, apply double-sided automotive tape to the underside of the spoiler
We bought this 3M eraser wheel online for $10. It’s used for removing vinyl graphics and quickly removed the adhesive residue for us
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PROJECT SILVERSTONE
ENGINE OVERHAUL
❯ ❯ SEE THE VIDEOS AT EUROTUNER.COM AND YOUTUBE.COM/EUROTUNER
WORDS & PHOTOS SAM DU
WE PREPARE OUR VW GTI 1.8T FOR MORE POWER AND BOOST.
PART 1
The VW/Audi Group’s most
popular engine is arguably the
1.8T. In the VW Golf, GTI,
Jetta, New Beetle, Passat, Audi
A4 and TT, the turbocharged
1.8-liter 20-valve was adopted around the
world from ’96-05.
The inline-four didn’t get the best start,
with early models limited to a humble
150hp at the flywheel, but output was
increased to 180hp with a modified K03
turbo, then 225hp with a K04 in the
Audi TT.
Everyone who’s owned a K03-equipped
1.8T knows it reaches a ceiling. No matter
what combination of bolt-on parts you
install, there’s no simple way to make
significant horsepower gains.
Take Project Silverstone, for example.
Our ’03 GTI’s best run on a Dynojet was
195whp and 233 lb-ft of torque. This
was after we installed a high-flow Kinetic
exhaust manifold in collaboration with
GIAC software, Techtonics turbo-back Integrated connecting rods with 83mm Mahle pistons are key to strength and torque from our 1.8T
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exhaust, Evolution Racewerks front-
mount intercooler, Forge diverter valve,
Unorthodox pulleys and BMC intake.
With all these upgrades, the next big
step was a big-turbo conversion. There are
countless examples out there, including
our own Combat Correspondent Brady
Cloward’s Project Jetta which made
353whp after its turbo upgrade ( et 2/07).
With so many turnkey turbo kits available,
from inexpensive K04 upgrades to larger
GT-series conversions, we decided to first
ensure we have a good foundation for
Project Silverstone…
Most tuners will tell you 300-350whp
is the most you can safely squeeze from
the stock engine block. What they don’t
tell you is that this power isn’t typically
available until 5000rpm.
So instead of worrying about the turbo
for now, we first sought advice from
Integrated Engineering (IE) to make our
four-cylinder stronger in preparation for
more power.
The weakest components in the
1.8T are the connecting rods – the link
between the pistons and crankshaft. Stock
VW rods are made of powdered steel
alloy. The design is tapered at the top and
narrow across the bushing. This is sturdy
enough for a mildly tuned motor, but
when you want big power, the rods aren’t
able to handle the stress.
You can do a drop-in rod solution,
which improves the situation but can
mask the weakness of the stock pistons.
For high-power daily-driven applications,
excessive strain on the piston wristpin
bushing can increase wear rates. Another
drawback is simply the small engine of the
1.8-liter; the small displacement means a
bigger turbo won’t effectively make torque
until at least 4000rpm.
The ideal solution is Integrated
Engineering’s 2.0L stroker kit. It increases
the displacement of the engine by
increasing the travel of the piston. In our
case, the 1.8-liter is bumped up to two
liters using larger pistons, H-Beam rods
and a new 2.0T crankshaft.
We specified our kit with 83mm forged
Mahle pistons over JE or Wiseco parts on
Integrated’s recommendation for daily use.
They replace the factory 81mm pistons,
giving us a capacity of 2008cc from the
stock 1781cc.
The larger piston diameter reduces
cylinder pressures and thus stress on the
engine. The pistons are supplied with
the appropriate oil-pump drive-gear and
are clearanced for the oil squirters. The
compression ratio is lowered from 9.25:1
to 9:1 ratio. The slight drop is ideal for
street applications and doesn’t sacrifice
too much gas mileage or drivability. These
are all key factors to increase the life of
the motor that a simple drop-in rod set
can’t do.
The larger pistons also generate more
power from a given amount of fuel.
According to Integrated’s figures, it’s
around 8-11% in this case. So the benefits
are adding up.
As for the rods, IE manufacturers
some of the strongest on the market.
They’re constructed from vacuum-drawn
4340 forged chrome moly steel alloy and
secured with larger alloy steel bolts from
ARP (9.525mm versus 8mm stock).
The standard-length 144mm IE rods
feature a robust H-beam design with
wider beams for the ultimate strength
and 20mm carbon-steel wristpins. They
have a machined finish with multi-stage
heat treatment and are shot-peened for
strength. Overall, the rods are claimed to
be twice as strong as the stock parts, able
to withstand more than 550 lb-ft.
The final stroker kit component is the
new crankshaft. It’s based on the VW
factory 2.0T FSI crank that IE modifies
to drop into the 1.8T block. In order to
do this, they’ve changed the oil-pump
drive-gear on the front of the crankshaft
to work with the 1.8T’s oil pump and
chain. The crank journals are the same
diameter but the stroke is increased from
the 1.8T’s 86.4mm to 92.88mm for
the FSI.
The FSI crank is a forged steel part
compared to the 1.8T’s cast iron. In
addition, the 2.0-liter crank was designed
more meticulously by VW, allowing it
to be stronger without increasing the
weight, so the rotational mass isn’t
significantly higher.
With the 2.0 stroker kit in our
possession and Raven Motorsport in
Long Beach, CA in possession of Project
Silverstone, they pulled the motor from
the engine bay. Obviously, this isn’t the
easiest task for the Average Joe but the
experienced mechanics at Raven freed the
1.8T in less than three hours, where it
would take most people half-a-day
or more.
Stay tuned next month as we show the
engine disassembly and rebuild using IE’s
stroker components.
Contact Integrated Engineering (intengineering.com)
Raven Motorsports (ravenms.com)
Removing the engine is a complex process, which starts with removing parts of the front bumper, headlights, etc
Opting to pull the motor from the front of the car, we disconnected the core support. The motor can also drop from under the car if preferred
One of the most difficult tasks is disconnecting the engine harness
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BUDGET SUSPENSION UPGRADE, PART 2CONTINUING TO IMPROVE OUR Mk4 GTI, WE ADD A NEUSPEED REAR SWAY BAR.
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WORDS & PHOTOS JUSTIN FIVELLA
running wide (pushing the front) in a
turn, simply lifting off the throttle pedal
will cause the rear to come around
(oversteer). When the rear starts to come
around, the driver can pickup the gas,
rotating the car and tightening the line
through the corner.
We have to warn you that this point,
lift and shoot cornering method can
be tricky for novice drivers and, while
popular, it isn’t recommended for the
street. You definitely need space to
practice. But on the track or autocross,
you can gain serious speed and control.
In our case, setting the Neuspeed bar in
the softest position (the furthest hole from
the bar ends) gave the owner the most
forgiving setup to learn the technique.
But remember, if you don’t know what
you’re doing, and something causes you
to swerve in a turn, you could end up
spinning into a nasty accident.
This mod is a more advanced driving
upgrade and we’d probably recommend
that you fit front and rear sway bars in
unison for a more balanced, safer setup.
You have been warned!
The bar installation took little more
than one hour, with nothing more than
simple hand tools and jackstands. The
hardest part was slipping the securing
Welcome back to the
second and final
installment of the
budget suspension
upgrades on our
’03 GTI 1.8T. Last month, we ditched
the blown-out stock suspension in favor
of Neuspeed’s new Koni Cup kit to prove
you could improve handling and looks
without resorting to expensive coilovers.
This month, we’re back to reduce body
roll with a 28mm Neuspeed adjustable
rear sway bar. This quality piece is made
from aerospace-quality 6150 steel and
comes with everything needed to corner
flatter, including polyurethane bushings.
The bar is also three-way adjustable,
ranging from 428 inch-lb/degree in the
softest setting, to 560 inch-lb/degree in the
stiffest, allowing you to tailor the handling
to your requirements.
VW did a good job with the Mk4’s
trailing-beam rear suspension, but it’s
designed to understeer (push the front
tires) at the limit. And while this is the
safest characteristic, it’s not the fastest.
Instead, we’ll gain a little oversteer
(tail out), with a good rear bar to give
us more flickability at speed.
In essence, if a front-wheel drive car
is equipped with a rear sway bar and is
clamps over the trailing beam, but
otherwise it’s a breeze.
TESTINGAfter the install we returned to our
“top-secret proving grounds” abandoned
road to taste the fruits of our labor on
the same half-worn Zexius ZE-326 tires.
Previously our best trip through the
700ft slalom with the Neuspeed Koni
Cup Kit was 69.4mph (up from the
stock 65.2mph).
With the bar fitted, the GTI galloped
through the cones at 70.5mph. It gave us
an increase of 1.1mph, while lateral grip
went from 0.88g to 0.90g (0.82g stock).
These numbers represent an increase
of 5.3mph in the slalom and 0.08g over
the stock car.
But more than just better numbers,
the car now corners flat, and the turn-in
is nicely predictable. The car now rotates
like a proper sportscar, with the aid of
some right-foot steering, once you get the
hang of it.
In the end, we took our GTI from
simple stocker to a back-road rocker for
just a few bucks. While coilovers and
big-ticket suspension items would have
been nice, we’ve proved big performance
can come at a small price.
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Parts Price Supplier
Neuspeed Koni Cup Kit $499.99 neuspeed.com
Neuspeed 28mm rear sway bar $399.95 neuspeed.com
28mm Neuspeed adjustable rear sway bar comes with everything needed. Before you begin, ensure the
car is securely elevated on wheel ramps or axle stands
Our GTI had a balance weight in the mid-point of the rear beam. Replace the OEM bolts with the button-head bolts provided
INSTALLATION
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Before using the supplied polyurethane bushings, smear the inside with the supplied grease to avoid suspension creak and squeak. Slip the bushings over the bar, facing forward (as shown above)
This is how the C-clamp system works. The short side goes toward the front of the car. Place the clamps over the sway bar bushings and slot the short arm of the C-clamp onto the bottom of the beam
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5
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Push the long side of the clamp up and over the top of the beam, securing it with the bolts and tabs supplied
Remove the 17mm lower shock bolt and replace it with the extended Neuspeed bolt to secure the supplied sway bar end-link. Then slip another supplied 17mm bolt through one of the three holes in the sway bar and into the other end of the end-link. Torque both nuts to 44 ft-lb
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Euro Clubs & Events CLUB GUIDE
2010 Event Calendar
event date location web
Fixxfest 7 Nov 20 Brandenton, FL fixxfest.com
Essen Motor Show Nov 27 - Dec 5 Essen, Germany essen-motorshow.de
THE WORD ON THIS MONTH’S EURO SHOWS, GTGs AND CAR CLUBS.
TFO SHOW & SHINE RECAP Contributors Dinojohn Santiago, Ryan Ramaila, Gary Lorden, Aurelia Santiago and Jesse Mohrlant
With beautiful skies and gentle tropical
winds, it was a perfect day in June to
showcase some of Oahu’s hottest Euros.
Organized by Team Foreign Objects,
this event on the Hawaiian Islands brought
together enthusiasts to put on a car show
and food drive that benefited the Hawaii
Food Bank.
With the help from sponsors STS808
Automotive, Stress-Free Clothing, Krazee
Thoughtz Decals, Island Paintball and
BPC Dubs, the event drew more than
300 spectators and close to 500 lb of
food donations!
STS808 hosted the 4th annual event at
its Kapolei facility. The night prior, STS808
worked late putting the finishing touches
on their project cars. Come show time, they
displayed Hawaii’s first bagged Mk5 VW
GTI and a stanced Mk4 337 that won Best
in Show.
The day was a blast as DJs from
Sandbar Entertainment were busy mixing
the music. And for the hungry spectators,
Ganir’s Catering was serving “ono” teriyaki
cheeseburgers and Hawaiian plates. The
event also featured raffle prizes, with one
winner receiving a free STS808 paint job!
While Hawaii is known as a dream
location, it also has a Euro scene worth
checking out. Visit myspace.com/tfo808
for more info.
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club web region AKeuro akeuro.com Alaska
Audi Club NA audiclubna.org North America
Autobahn America autobahn-america.com North America
B5One b5one.com New England
Bar Society myspace.com\barsociety Midwest
Bavarian Motorsports bavarianmotorsportsclub.org North America
Blitzkrieg Tuners blitzkriegtuners.com Northeast PA
BlitzWagenz TBA UK
BlownEuros blowneuros.com Philadelphia
BMWMOFO bmwmofo.com Oklahoma
BMWCCA bmwcca.org North America
BMW Motorsport Club bmwmotorsportclub.com North America
Boston Euro Unit bostoneurounit.org New England
BPC Dubs bpcdubs.com Pacific Northwest
Broke.Status brokestatus.com New England
Cabin Krew cabinkrew.com Capital
Capital Area VW Audi ca-va.org New England
Capital Dubs capitaldubs.com Capital
Central FL VW Club centralfloridavwclub.org Florida
Chapter 11 Dubs chapter11dubs.com North Carolina
Chicago VW chicagovw.org Illinois
Club Vag clubvag.net Mexico
Coladubs coladubs.net South Carolina
Coolwater VW Club coolwatervwclub.net North America
CT Euro Trash cteurotrash.com Connecticut
CVA ctvwa.com New England
DFW New Beetle dfwnbclub.org Texas
DrtyEuro drtyeuro.com New York
DTM Power dtmpower.net North America
Dub-Addiction dub-addiction.com California
Dub Cartel myspace.com/dubcartel Florida
DUBiSH dubishautowerks.com New Jersey
Dublife facebook.com/dublife Pennsylvania
Dub_Mafia myspace.com/dub_mafia Pennsylvania
Dubocracy dubocracy.com Florida
DubReich dubreich.net Connecticut
Dubs in the Buff dubsinthebuff.com New York
Dubs of Queens dubsofqueens.com New York
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’00 VW GTI VR6 Adam Bell • Edmonton, Canada Mods: AFE CAI, Magnaflow cat-back, B&M shifter, FK coilovers and spacers, 18'' Oettinger RZ wheels, E-codes, ECS tinted markers, stubby antenna, TT aluminum pedals, Pioneer DVD flip-screen deck and USB controller, Infinity Bass-link with external control
’06 VW GTI 2.0T Chip Hamilton • Stony Brook, NY Mods: evoms CAI with heat shield, AWE turbo-back
and pedal set, BSH block-off plate, APR blow-off spacer,
AWE boost gauge, Neuspeed springs, 18'' Fifteen52 RML
Snowflake wheels, rear wiper delete, Thule Euro rack,
Rocky Mounts bike tray
’06 BMW M3 Cabrio Steven I Nagy III • Venice Beach, CA Mods: Active Autowerke header and polished exhaust,
19'' VMR VB3 wheels, Toyo T1R tires, H&R spacers, KW
coilovers, Vorshlag camber plates, Turner Motorsports
rear camber arms, rolled, shaved and pulled fenders,
CSL diffuser
’89 VW Cabrio Sam Hy • Lowell, MA Mods: K&N Autotech Tri-Y header, Techtonics exhaust with Dynomax muffler, Rapid valve cover, ABD short shifter, 17'' Ace Rage wheels, Falken tires, Suspension Techniques springs, Euro Sport STB, GTI lip spoiler, Wolfe bra, door handle scratch guards
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’98 VW Vento GT Daniel Collazo • Patillas, Puerto Rico Mods: Rokkor coilovers, 16'' BBS RS wheels, Falken tires, shaved spoiler, antenna, trunk and Euro bumper, smoked E-codes
’01 VW Golf TDI Josh Mills • Walnut Creek, CA Mods: KermaTDI 2.5'' V-band downpipe, high-flow cat,
side-exit exhaust, s1 Alligator tune and fuel filter return
bypass, Ozsport oil catchcan, ITG filter, Turbo Hoses R&D
intake pipe, Bilstein PSS coilovers, strut bars, billet strut
caps, track-density upper strut bushings, R32 lower
control-arm bushings, Neuspeed 28mm rear sway bar,
adjustable RSB links, FSB delete, TSW Trophy wheels,
BFG tires, Zimmermann drilled rotors, stainless lines, grip
tape rear bumper insert, NSP gauge pod with boost and
exhaust gas temp gauges
READERS’ RIDES SHOW OFF YOUR EUROPEAN CAR...
’04 VW Jetta 1.8T Frank McNamee • Middletown, NJ Mods: Neuspeed cold-air intake, AutoSpeed stage 1 software and 3'' turbo-back exhaust, GReddy Type-S blow-off
valve, JOM coilovers, 18'' Mercedes Alphard wheels, Toyo Proxes tires, fiberglass böser hood, badgeless grille, tinted
tail lights, window tint, NSP column pod and boost gauge
RIDE OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Frank for being selected our ROTM:that’s a good-looking Jetta! We also commend Frankie,Daniel, Steven, Zach, Phil and Alex for their mods or photos. As Ride of the Month, Frank will receive one of 8380Laboratories cool Euro-themed T-shirts. For more info,visit www.8380labs.com
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’01 Audi A4 1.8T Mark Frampton • Mechanicsburg, PA Mods: APR 93-oct software and R1 DV, K&N, ST coilovers, 18'' BBS LM wheels, General tires, Adams slotted rotors, Hawk HPS pads, M3 lip spoiler, badge delete, E-code headlights, 6000K HIDs, Euro plate, tint, VDO vent boost gauge, red LED interior lighting
’92 VW GTI Zach Betancourt • Portland, OR Mods: Techtonics header, downpipe, high-flow cat,2.25'' cat-back with Borla muffler and short shifter, K&N,modified air box, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, Neuspeedupper stress bar, widened Rabbit steelies, Yokohama tires,shaved rear emblem, debadged grille, FK single-roundbadgeless grille, full respray, 4300k HIDs, Euro tails, stereo,golf-ball shifter, 13'' Grant steering wheel
’06 VW Passat Michael Teague • Nashville, TN Mods: APR turbo-back and s2 software, Neuspeed CAI and discharge pipe, Forge BOV, 19'' Axis Matrix wheels, Eibach springs, Hawk HPS pads, NSP boost gauge
’07 Audi S4 Will Freeburn • Harrisburg, PA Mods: Unitronic 93-oct software, APR cat-back, K&N, H&R springs, 18” LM replica wheels, Thule roof rack, black grille, Accentz tint, Creative Cartunes Euro plate and holder
’06 BMW M3 Phil Grunfeld • Chicago, IL Mods: Eisenmann LeMans exhaust, KW V3 coilovers, Vorshlag camber plates, H&R sway bars, Brembo Gran Turismo brakes, 18x10'' Enkei NT-03 wheels, Yokohama tires, Vorsteiner carbon body kit
’01 VW Jetta GLS Alex Dichiaro • Foster, RI Mods: T4 turbo, Revo Big Turbo software, AEM CAI,
Swift FMIC, custom turbo-back exhaust with Magnaflow
muffler, H&R coilovers, Brock B2 wheels, OTG front bumper,
badgeless grille, tint, Pioneer touchscreen and full system
’97 Mercedes E320 Lucky Lokites • Port Angeles, WA Mods: custom exhaust with cat and resonator delete,
modified H&R Cup kit, 17'' AMG/OZ wheels with painted
faces and gold bolts, rolled and pulled fenders, homemade
front bumper, metallic brown paint, Depo headlamps, Euro
markers, red tails
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Enter Your Ride If you'd like to enter your car for a chance to be chosen as Ride of the Month, select one good, high-resolution (300dpi at 4x6", at least 1MB) photo in jpeg format and a spec list, including your name, location, make and model. Then send it to: [email protected] Or you can mail the photo along with your contact information and mod list to: eurotuner Readers’ Rides, 831 S. Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245. Need some help? No worries; guidelines to help you capture your car and send it to us are online at eurotuner.com – so what are you waiting for?
’05 Mini Cooper S Frankie Bovino • Washington Township, NJ
Mods: Alta CV2 CAI, Sportone cat-back exhaust, 17% reduction pulley, air diverter with sprayer, intercooler with silicone
couplers and gauge pod, RMW header and cam, MSD coil pack and wires, Powerflex mounts, TSW engine damper,
Vmaxx coilovers, R52 chassis and interior braces, M7 strut bar, 17'' Team Dynamics wheels, Falken tires, EBC rotors, Axxis
pads, Aero front bumper, Voltage Products diffuser, ViS carbon hood, Aero kit skirts, GP rear lip, M7 grilles, angel-eyes,
black beltline, Plastidipped headlight rings and gas cap, black mirrors, Aesthetic Creations black handles, tinted tails, PIAA
wipers, Rally Armor mudflaps and hatch, JCW steering wheel, ProSport oil temp, pressure, boost and voltage gauges,
Sparco Torino seats, reflashed TCS and window settings, Kenwood deck, rear-seat delete, LED interior lights
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