new kid from SJ*pics*

[MkIVconnor]

Im a highschool kid with only a job in the summer on the wildwood boardwalk and finally saved up to buy a stock 2000 MkIV jetta vr6 5spd with 104k miles. drove it stock for awhile than it was time to mod

MODS

audi TT fat fives
thule roof rack
straight piped
swiss chese airbox(ghettooo)
plaid interior

MODS TO COME

raceland ultimo coils
wrap or plastidip exterior
boser hood
retrofit headlights
gli lip

[Shipman]

My girlfriend used to drive the same car. They are surprisingly quick and I always wanted to buy it from her. I dig the plaid interior. Auto or 5spd? Heres a couple things you should consider, GLI BBS wheels and better coils, raceland is a garbage ebay brand, dont buy them.

[MkIVconnor]

Originally Posted by Shipman

My girlfriend used to drive the same car. They are surprisingly quick and I always wanted to buy it from her. I dig the plaid interior. Auto or 5spd? Heres a couple things you should consider, GLI BBS wheels and better coils, raceland is a garbage ebay brand, dont buy them.

5spd ya i love the bbs RCs just have to find a set. as for coilovers like i said i only work in the summer and racelands are about the best i can get for the money. My back is going to hate me but atleast it'll look cool

[Shipman]

Its not as much looking cool as being safe and getting the best you can for the money you have. I understand you only work during the summer but that doesnt mean you should waste your money on a trash product. You should just save for longer. Youll appreciate this advice in the future. Being as young as you are and in highschool you are going to be prone to ruining your car with cheap mods and things you regret in the future. Theres a lot of knowledge in this and other forums, take what you can get to heart because it will help you further down the road. Also, stay away from plastidip, your car is a nice color.

[MkIVconnor]

[QUOTE=Shipman;2232098 Also, stay away from plastidip, your car is a nice color.[/QUOTE] the wheels were originally plastidiped gunmetal grey but i just peeled it off. again the cost to get the scratches out of my paint will cost way to much

[GolNat]

Welcome to the forum! Nice looking VW, looks like it is in great shape.

Originally Posted by Shipman

raceland is a garbage ebay brand, dont buy them.

This is a fact! I never recommend Raceland/Rokker to anyone.

It doesn't matter if you have a car that is worth $500, you don't want to cheap out on suspension components. Highway driving, daily duty and New Jersey roads demand a higher degree of quality.

For not to much more money you can get something better, or buy a used set of a better quality coilover.

[Big_Jim]

Welcome to TST. Car looks good.

[MkIVconnor]

Originally Posted by GolNat

Welcome to the forum! Nice looking VW, looks like it is in great shape.



This is a fact! I never recommend Raceland/Rokker to anyone.

It doesn't matter if you have a car that is worth $500, you don't want to cheap out on suspension components. Highway driving, daily duty and New Jersey roads demand a higher degree of quality.

For not to much more money you can get something better, or buy a used set of a better quality coilover.

What do you recommend?



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[GolNat]

My experience is in Honda's so for VW I don't know. I can give you some brands to look into, whether or not they make something for your car you will have to look. Check reviews online, and with other VW members. Figure out how low you want to go, how stiff you want the ride and if you want to be able to adjust dampening and/or height. Do you want to be able to rebuild the shocks if they blow? Or if you want to change spring rates later can they be re valved?

Ohliins (find a set used, they are pricey)
KW (find a set used, they are pricey)
Tein
Ground Control sleeves paired with Koni's or Bilsteins

[Shipman]

BC's, Megans, Tein are some quick brands that come to mind.

[Got Insulin?]

Originally Posted by GolNat

Ohliins (find a set used, they are pricey)
KW (find a set used, they are pricey)
Tein
Ground Control sleeves paired with Koni's or Bilsteins

Oh, I like you. The koni/GC combo is one of the best budget setups around, bilsteins are an upgrade to the konis and have shocks made to be on lowered cars. Racelands are utterly awful.

[GolNat]

Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

The koni/GC combo is one of the best budget setups around

Koni/GC is a very popular option for the Honda crowd, mostly due to its cost. For the price Koni's are great!

Tokico also makes a nice shock. I had Tokico/Eibach before I got my KW's.


Some interesting Raceland Fail pics.

http://www.bestcoiloverguide.com/coi...ands/raceland/

[MkIVconnor]

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[MkIVconnor]

Euro cars are da best cars

[Shipman]

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