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vDevilu · 10-31-2006, 05:21 PM

I bought my Jetta Wagon in August 2003. Before my purchase, I was driving a 2 door Tahoe Z71 sport. I was about to dump some serious money into it. lift kit, supercharger, warn winch system etc etc. But my divorce and child support payments said no. Also, I got sick of crap a$$ handling of the truck for a daily driver.

I knew I would miss the space, but I wanted something fun, and ecomonical. I thought to myself is there such a car? Then I remembered that VW had these neat turbo diesel cars that could get 41/49 MPG. So I started researching online, and found out there's a grassroots tuner following for these cars. I test drove one and I was sold.

I never thought I would mod it much as it is now. At the time, I already started to restore a 1948 wood sailboat. But Hurricane Isabel changed that, so I turned to my car.

The Car:

2003 VW Jetta Wagon Turbo Direct Injection
I would say my car is a a fast cruiser/sleeper.

Vw did something odd for annoucing specs for the TDI, they used wheel #s instead of crank #s. So stock my car is 90WHP/155ft# at the wheels.

First mod was tint, and I had the ECU remapped. I like the fact, I can have an ecomical fun daily driver. The low end torque makes a pleasure to drive, no more downshifting to get into the powerband, plus driving in traffic is much easier. crawling in 3rd. HeeHee.

I also found out about Biodiesel. refined soybean oil, as alternative to fossel fuel. I was amazed the first time I used it. MY engine ran smoother and quieter, and felt good that I was good for the envorenment. I don't run it all the time but when I can, I do.

Here's a list of mod's so far on the car.

Engine
-EGR deleted
-DieselGeek RacePipe
-Engine Block Heater
-Stage 2 ECU remap
-manual Boost Controller holding 18 PSI

Body
-Pizzy Clear Markers
-S2000 Stubby Antenna
-Class I trailer hitch
-Hella Supertone Horns (not installed yet)
-20% tint back, 35% tint front
-European Aspherical Split Side Mirror Set
-European HeadLights with integrated Fogs
-European Taillights from the VW Golf wagon

Interior
-Alu console trim
-Jetta Monster Floor Mats
-InDash cupholders
-VDO vision boost gauge (blue LED) 0-30 PSI
-Steering Column Gauge Pod.
-Audi TT Alu Pedal Set
-Purple/UV led interior lights

Suspension
-Koni Adjustable Sport Shocks/Struts
-Eibach 1.3" Lowering Springs
-EuroSport Strut Bar (not installed yet)
-Shine Rear Sway bar (not installed yet)

Brakes
-Brembo Slotted Fronts and Rears
-Pagid Brake Pads
-Goodridge SS brakes lines (not installed yet)

Hopifully during the Start of later winter/early Spring these power mods.

Garret VNT-20 Turbo
FMIC
Catless/Mufflerless 2.5 exhaust system
Race fuel Injectors
11mm fuel pump
in-tank fuel pump
oil cooler
fuel cooler
LSD
Sachs Stage II power clutch set
some set of rims

some pics

Summer 2003: stock with tint

Sept. 2006.

TalonTsi97 · 10-31-2006, 05:28 PM

something differant then everyone else, so i like it. Plus im always curious to what the tdi's can do if modded. My only suggestion for your future mod list would be a full 3 inch exhaust, but i like to see the direction your going in

Honest_Bob · 10-31-2006, 05:35 PM

Intresting car, I want a ride!

Wagons FTW

poolmike · 10-31-2006, 05:35 PM

DIESEL AHHHHHHHHH!!! Now yer talkin'. Nice ride! Open up that exhaust a little more for that Kenworth sound.

TalonTsi97 · 10-31-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by poolmike

DIESEL AHHHHHHHHH!!! Now yer talkin'. Nice ride! Open up that exhaust a little more for that Kenworth sound.

haha exactly what i was thinking

vDevilu · 10-31-2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

something differant then everyone else, so i like it. Plus im always curious to what the tdi's can do if modded. My only suggestion for your future mod list would be a full 3 inch exhaust, but i like to see the direction your going in

There's a really nice 2.5 inch out there made my GHL motorsports, but If I could get a decent quote for a 3 inch custom turboback I would but it.

I need to get rid of my cat, I think it's plugged with soot.

TalonTsi97 · 10-31-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vDevilu

There's a really nice 2.5 inch out there made my GHL motorsports, but If I could get a decent quote for a 3 inch custom turboback I would but it.

I need to get rid of my cat, I think it's plugged with soot.

you could easily get a full 3 inch made, you pick whatever muffler you want and take it to an exhaust shop. I have a good shop in mind, i will get his number and pm it to you.

joe tom · 11-01-2006, 10:48 AM

<--interested to see how this progresses, i love euro wagons!

den9 · 11-02-2006, 09:04 AM

where do u get ur biodiesel from? i think america needs more diesel vehicles

vDevilu · 11-02-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

you could easily get a full 3 inch made, you pick whatever muffler you want and take it to an exhaust shop. I have a good shop in mind, i will get his number and pm it to you.

Thanks that would be great

vDevilu · 11-02-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by den9

where do u get ur biodiesel from? i think america needs more diesel vehicles

http://www.worleyobetz.com
they are based in Lancaster

or
http://www.hcrineer.com

they will deliver bulk. I got some 55 gallon drums that I am going to store it.

TalonTsi97 · 11-02-2006, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vDevilu

Thanks that would be great

pm sent

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