Killer BFI Project and MK3 Tuning Guide

[D-rock11]

That GTI is insane. but why 2.0 instead of VRT?

[jbigs268]

This makes me want to make my 8v Ginster into this so badily. would like some ginster textured tops front and rear along with side molding if anyones got them

[GenesisJFAP]

In the before picture, and idea on what that front wheel was?

[black forest ind]

In the before picture, and idea on what that front wheel was?

It was cracked and then scrapped, we know that much

[rd97gt]

hey,

real quick,
why two different diameter wheels?
i dont' remember what they were/are, but i seem to remember 16s in front and 17s in back (?)

great car, just missing 2 doors

[black forest ind]

hey,

real quick,
why two different diameter wheels?
i dont' remember what they were/are, but i seem to remember 16s in front and 17s in back (?)

great car, just missing 2 doors

You are correct. It was 16s in the front and 17s in the rear. 16x8'' front and 17x9'' rear BBS RS wheels on BFI adapters and five-lug conversion, 195/40-16 front, 205/40-17 rear Pirelli P-Zero tires

[rd97gt]

You are correct. It was 16s in the front and 17s in the rear. 16x8'' front and 17x9'' rear BBS RS wheels on BFI adapters and five-lug conversion, 195/40-16 front, 205/40-17 rear Pirelli P-Zero tires

so was it just a look you guys were going for?
and that is impressive a 17x9 wheel in the back

[black forest ind]

so was it just a look you guys were going for?
and that is impressive a 17x9 wheel in the back

Yes, we were just changing it up and going for a staggered look.

[Sherbet, Lime]

Yes, we were just changing it up and going for a staggered look.

Aggressive stance, I like it. Great build guys, love me a good budget car! Looks sex too. I'm a fan!!

[andrewmilie]

I have a mk3 that i recently swapped the front end for a jetta one, and i am repairing a couple rust spots and looking into lowering it. I was wondering what all i would need and about an average cost.
I was also looking at the jom coilover suspension kit on the bfi site and wanted to know if that would work out fine or if there is a cheaper way.

[andrewmilie]

I have a mk3 that i recently swapped the front end for a jetta one, and i am repairing a couple rust spots and looking into lowering it. I was wondering what all i would need and about an average cost.
I was also looking at the jom coilover suspension kit on the bfi site and wanted to know if that would work out fine or if there is a cheaper way.

Or could i actually just use the spax 60/60 sport springs, which i believe you guys said you used, without having to change any other part of my suspension. For example only use the spax and just use those to replace my stock springs

[Sherbet, Lime]

I have a mk3 that i recently swapped the front end for a jetta one, and i am repairing a couple rust spots and looking into lowering it. I was wondering what all i would need and about an average cost.
I was also looking at the jom coilover suspension kit on the bfi site and wanted to know if that would work out fine or if there is a cheaper way.

Or could i actually just use the spax 60/60 sport springs, which i believe you guys said you used, without having to change any other part of my suspension. For example only use the spax and just use those to replace my stock springs

Changing the springs would work but you have to keep in mind that a lower center of gravity is going to put more stress on different parts of your suspension. It's not recommended to change the springs without changing the strut tower, seats, lower ball joint etc. And you're going to be wanting to replace the bushings and ball joints either way. You could technically get a lower car with shorter springs but if you're going to do something you might as well do it right, right? Go with the coil overs and get a busing replacement.

[andrewmilie]

well i found a set of lowering springs for about fifty dollars, what other parts would i need to do that right?

or should i do the coilovers like you said, but what other parts are needed for that setup?

[vdubsmash]

plz help

[vdubsmash]

vr6

[MarcoMk1Rabbit]

Can you send a front bumper to Europe ?

[veearrsicks]

post a picture of the engine?

[stockcarboy]

i wish we had more pics! I wanted to drive 3hrs to BFI's location last week when i was on vacation in sc but i called and they dont have the car anymore

[Jettakent]

Looks like the same color as my motorcycle - is it 2010 Camaro Yellow? (My bike is the Bee also)

I need to find out how you got the power - going to read your build notes. Not that I need to go faster... but you know...

Can't believe you didn't change cams for that power! Very Nice Ride - Well done!

[Dets97GTI2pointOH]

Looks amazing!!

How much would it cost us to purchase all those parts from you, used in the build?