2.0T Corrado FSI "Extensive" Built Page -- Pull Up a Chair

[CorradoNLT]

With every build there is always a ton of people responsible for making it happen. I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Josh Volk and Next Level Tuning for making impossible things possible.
Josh Volk, Steven Volk, Kuhns, Jeremie, and everyone else at NLT that contributed their blood, sweat, time, and money I am forever grateful. You boys are the "Best" in the Industry.

Phase I Status: Completed

Engine / Transmission:

-MKV GTI 2.0T FSI Conversion
-APR Stage 2 Performance Programming
-Polyurethane Engine & Transmission Bushings/Mounts
-BMW 545i Silver Grey Metallic Exterior Paint w/ color matched engine cover
-Power Steering deleted – manual steering rack installed
-Custom fabricated accessory (alternator) bracket
-MKV GTI 2.0T Front Mount Intercooler
-Custom Fabricated Turbo Inlet & Intake Piping
-ALL Intake & Inlet Piping Powder Coated Black
-Stainless Steel 3” Borla Muffler, w/ FULL 3” Exhaust System
-VW OEM Battery

-02J MKIV 5 speed manual transmission
-Southbend Clutch Kit

Suspension:

-Koni Coilover Suspension
-Powder Coated K-Frame
-Powder Coated Front Sub frame
-Powder Coated Control Arms
-Powder Rear Swing arm
-Neuspeed Front Sway Bar
-NL Tuning Rear Upper Strut Brace

Wheels / Tires / Brakes:

-VW Monte Carlo’s Powder Coated Black w/ Color-matched painted “inserts” (17”x7.5”)
-Powder Coated Lug Nuts
-Powder Coated Finishing Bolts
-R Line Center Caps

-Dunlop Direzza DZ101 Tires: 215/40-17

-NL Tuning Front Brake Upgrade
-Front 11.3” Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors
-Rear Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors
-MKIV/1.8T Front Brake Calipers
-Mintex Brake Pads

Body / Exterior:

-VR6 E-Codes with Laminx smoked protective film
-VW OEM Front Bumper turns and fog with Laminx smoked protective film
-Smoked VW OEM Front Bumper side markers
-VW OEM Corrado Tail Lights - Smoked
-B3 Passat Smoked Glass Sunroof
-New front windshield
-New VW OEM Rain Channel Roof Trim, Windshield Trim, and door glass trim
-Chromed VW rear emblem
-Color Matched Corrado Emblem
-FSI Badge
-Kamei badgeless front grille
-Kamei Upper Grille Spoiler
-New VW OEM Lower Grille Insert
-Euro VR6 OEM front spoiler, 90 mm
-Rolled Front and Rear Fenders
-Fender Markers Shaved
-68mm shorty antenna
-Tinted Windows
-Personalized PA plates

Interior:

-MKV Full Dash Swap
-MKV Center Console
-OEM MKV Steering Wheel with R-Line Badge
-OSIR Vent Mounted Boost Gauge Pod
-New South Performance 52mm Boost Gauge
-MKV Front and Rear OEM GTI Seats w/ Interlagos Plaid Fabric
-Custom Upholstered Front Corrado Door Panels w/ OEM VW Interlagos Plaid Fabric Insert
-Custom Upholstered Rear Corrado Door Panels w/ OEM VW Interlagos Plaid Fabric Insert
-Custom Upholstered Headliner & Sunroof Cover
-Sun Visors color-matched black
-Power Windows and Door Locks

The Organ Donor

The Rado the day I bought it.

Test Fitting the FSI

Paint Prep.

After Paint SLC Meet FSI

Goddies for the Rado

Interior Hotness

THe Almost Finished Product!!!!

Phase II: Winter Projects

-Peloquin LSD
-Euro Seatbelt conversion
-Deisel Geek Short Shifter

Phase III: Sometime in ‘09

-Upgraded Suspension Components
-Upgraded Braking Components
-APR FSI Fuel Pump

Ten days to put the finishing touches on her before H20.
I will update Photos again between now and then. I hope everyone has enjoyed.

Modified by CorradoNLT at 3:58 PM 9-15-2008

Modified by CorradoNLT at 4:03 PM 9-15-2008

Modified by CorradoNLT at 4:07 PM 9-15-2008

Modified by CorradoNLT at 4:10 PM 9-15-2008

Modified by CorradoNLT at 4:41 PM 9-15-2008


Modified by CorradoNLT at 4:26 PM 5-10-2009

[PSUCorrado]

Needs bigger pics.

[iAco]

Wow the car looks great. I love the color and I love the MK5 style interior plaid. Awesome.

[GT TDI Golf]

WOW!!! I love it!! If I wasn't going VRT this would be the other choice!!!

[CorradoNLT]

PICS ARE NOW BIGGER. SORRY To excited I suppose.

[PSUCorrado]

Awesome build. Would the AC condensor fit between the radiator and intercooler?

[xEdgeDubx]

tint the tail lights more and also tint the 3rd brake light

i would have shaved a few things... sidemarkers... rear badges.. but that's just me.

What an awesome build though!!


Modified by xEdgeDubx at 5:31 PM 9-15-2008

[turbo slc 2.9l]

awesome build

[GTi2OV]

I wanna see pics of the dash...all angles.

sick

[Noodleboy]

awesome build.....more pics of interior....PLEASE!!

[CorradoMagic]

very nice.

[vdubjb]

might have glossed over the mods , but did the motor mounts line up?

[Craige-O]

That is awesome!!

[GLi401]

OMG i cant believe its been done! wow now thats amazing ive been waiting for this since the mkv came out. your are a god lol

[Darryl Jenks]

looks familiar lol

[itskmill06]

Quote, originally posted by Darryl Jenks »

looks familiar lol

first thing i thought of... "Looks EXACTLY like another car i've seen before..."
Haha, sick project though dude, i love the interior!

[jeffTOTHEMAX]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat color is that

[NYCGTM]

Damn, awesome build, when is the next East coast show your bringing that beauty too?

[RedG6]

F-ing bitchin

[boner]

1: looks like you used the Corrado mounting method for the engine, true? are there still holes on the back of the block for the engine mount bracket?

2: A/C, do you still have it?

3: that looks great!

EDIT: nevermind, i took a closer look at the pics and my quesitons are answered. still great though!


Modified by boner at 6:42 AM 9-16-2008

[Darrsh]

awesome build! cant wait to see it at H20

[xtremevdub]

subscribed!!!

[MySunRoofWorks]

That interior is the absolute new hotness, I'm speechless.

[evildorito]

LOL ^ nice name.. jejeje mine does too jejeje...

joke aside... great job!! looks awesome

[CTCORRADOKID]

[ZeeuwVW]

Nice work. Can't wait to see it in person.

[corrado-correr]

i'm glad you decided not to wait till h2o to post pics. looking good, amazing.

see you in OC.

[Screwed G60]

I love you...there I said it...pure hotness.

[Thatcher@Speedware]

great job!

[JIIP]

No engine noise tube what is that about .
In all seriousness great project. looks awesome.

[paste]

nice work

[skaterhernandez4]

awesome. Shoulda kept the engine noise tube.

[raddo]

Car looks great, cant wait to see it in O.C.

[pootey]

wow thats an awesome project....

[NVmyVW]

I like the modded oem wheels veddy noice