Timeline (pic intensive)

[PKstrategy]

So, I'm beyond bored today at work and never did this before so here goes:

i guess it's just a collective way for me to recap the evolution of my GTI and experience with my hobby.
Keep in mind, i prolly missed a lot of things and not all the pics are great quality.

Bought this car in 2006. A 1998 GTI VR6. Had 1 owner, a female
But surprisingly, she took pretty good care of her.
LOOK AT THAT WHEEL GAP!



So I dropped it. Patec Series 4 Hole****s



This was my 1st VR6 and I got a lil too accelerator happy...



Needless to say, i lost my license speeding It was suspended and revoked for probably 1 year total.

The car sat for a year and I took that time to read on these forums, meet people and learn more about the mk3 and VR6's in general. I started meeting and speaking to a lot of different people on this forum and in person. Some local friends started a lil car club and I started to explore this culture even further.

So like everyone else, a lot of the cliche modding began



These tails started the very awesome yesterday thread



I started going through a void where i wasn't sure what was rice and what was cool in the euro world



My 1st wheels! BBS VZ's in 16x7.5 with 205/40 Toyo Proxes...on my path to wheelwhoredom.



My 1st show. Show n Go like 3 or 4 years back




busted my 1st oil pan. never again...



1st Winter mode



Got a euro hatch from Jake@EuroHatchOnline.
Installed. Not 100% functional. I had trouble re-running the existing harness. So i lost the function of my trunk popper switch. I was using the push button on the hatch, but currently, that **** is broken too. earlier that week i got into a fender bender, visible on the panel below the driver's tail light.




LOWEREDEDED IT



Dyno Day @ Maximum PSI in NJ. Very awesome guys who work here and met some even cooler dudes from the forums and in general at this very event. Great laid back day with nothing but the fumes of gasoline, high revving motors and a few beers.



our local meets was and is a popular place for my car to be and frequent. Almost every week, this is where I would take her to meet other volkswagen, audi and bmw fanatics, friends, enthusiasts.



1st time at Eurothon, needs some work



new shoes
16x8 Porsche D90's in Gunmetal Powder coat on 195/40/16 Dunlop SP Sport 9000's
30mm Adapters out back
25mm Adapters up front



at our yearly BBQ, the 2nd year



WF 15. Wesley took this picture and it really brought out a stage my car had gotten to where i was really happy with. It was a long time coming, but worth it.



newish grill, no more ricey turns/fogs (finally) These are Depo, taiwan smoked stuff. But they work and fit extremely well and really look good at night or day.



a custom bra custom because VW never made this. There are the standard Golf and Jetta ones, and even the blank ones. I just thought it was a dope idea that i guess VW missed? So I have friends in the printing business and we made a patch and had it stitched on. Want one? PM me



installed a Momo wheel and the horn button crooked. Got it from a friend on the cheap.



1st time at broke.down. Was truly an awesome experience. I met a lot of ppl in person for the first time. It was from here I started really putting faces to names.






needed MOAR LOW. So i got in touch with a fellow named Ian - super cool genius of a man. Hooked me up and really saved me many headaches. Thanks man



Won 1st place at a local VW show But honestly, this was one of the most laid back, easy going shows and really was surprised that I even won anything. But it was shows like these and the time spent with good friends and like minded individuals that make all the hard work worth it.



My 1st time at H20. Man, i can't even begin to start talking about this experience. It's really like none other. I seriously feel that no show, event, whatever can top this experience. I mean, don't get me wrong, some local shows and other events are dope and awesome in their own way. But this right here is definitely a time worth spending and a nice lil vaca if you will. I met so many people and good friends and drank so much, it was a blast.




always loved Corrado speedlines and so I had to have a set and make em my own.
15x6.5 (i think) and i wrapped on Federal SS 595 195/45/15 tires (for sale)
Wheels are For sale now too



newish seats. by far, a very comfortable seat that i would put in any mk3 any day. far more confy than leathers!



Got rid of the shrek ear mirrors and changed up the tails.



TFT a year back i believe. This was another show that you have to love. It's for a great cause and it's really laid back. sick location too. met more friends and cool people here as well!




upgraded from Patec Series 4 Hole****s to H&R Ultra lows



Did a rear seat delete and made a storage panel




New Wheels! Widened MK4 Beetle Steelies in 16x8 on Toyo Proxes FZ4's.
Not much stretch but they came with the wheels.



MKV hubcaps to switch it up



Sold my euro bumper and put on a damaged bumper and bombed it with various stickers



MOAR WHEELS
I've always wanted Porsche wheels in 16x9. My Last set were 16x8 and they were D90's. These are Clubsports (for those of you who don't know) and pictured are a rare 16x8 as well. Took me a while to find em, but they were good offsets and too nice of a combo not to have. At least, for me.



But before these wheels could go on, I already had another set I fell in love with.
Borbet Type C's in 16x7.5" on 205/40 Falken 512's



Drove her to Dustoff




MOAR WHEELS - yeah, i got a problem, i know i know.
TSW Hockenheim R's in 16x9 and 16x7.5
The ones in black were on a drag car and the guy had an extra set.
The ones in the box are brand 16x7.5"s. So I put together a staggered set and rocked like that.




busted my knee and so the car sat again for maybe 2 months



since i couldn't drive much, i took the time to take care of much needed brake refresh
Slotted rotors up front, nice pads, stock new rotors out back, stock pads.
Mk4 rear calipers (PITA to install)
modified and installed some camber shims (Ingalls)
oh and some Hella Color Magic All clear tails/strato silver




While I recovered, the 16x9's got refinished



Ready to roll and I'm also almost recovered at this point.
This was before I drove her again in what seemed like forever.



Came across these very awesome seats and had to have them.
Euro Recaros from a VR6 Highline i believe. Basically zero wear and soooo comfortable.
Got them from Jamie @ Orchid Euro - super cool dude



Went to VAG Fair this year for the 1st time. Cool show, but a bad route to the place left me to lose a side skirt and end cap






Took her to our 3rd club BBQ later that same weekend



Later that month or so, i met some very awesome dudes on this forum with a real eye and talent for shooting cars. I've always wanted a proper photoshoot and so these guys made it happen:



I won't post all the pics here, i'll leave the link in a reply if anyone's interested. Though I'm sure many of you are already familiar.




Back in business, driving everywhere again.



My 2nd time at Eurothon. Put more faces to names and even some familiars from the last time I went to this show. Another dope show in itself, it's a different vibe from most shows. They even got a Casino in the back! what!? B A L L I N



Oops!



The above pic is a demonstration of the value or an OEM VR lip

Oh word?! MOAR WHEELS?!?!



And they're finally ready.
16x9 Porsche clubsports for the rears
16x8 Porsche Clubsprots for the fronts
refinished in Audi Silver
Ran on 45mm adapters out back and 35mm adapters up front
stretched on Dunlop SP Sport 9000's

Test fit!




Rocked out all day everyday just like this until H20 International



H20i








This year's H20 was a mother****ing blast! It was a really awesome experience and got the chance to meet even more people and put more faces to names. The place was flooded every minute of everyday with more than amazing cars. I can't even express how great of a time I had and how fortunate I am to have met so many great people. I've got a lot of great friends in the mk3 and VW community altogether and I thank each and everyone of them for where I am today with my car. Especially all my local dudes, always got my back and we always make it happen. A lot of blood, sweat and tears have gone into this car and the people who show me support and love all these years is what keeps me going. This is definitely a hobby of mine that I very much enjoy. I've learned to look past the approvals and just paint my vision for myself and others to enjoy if they will. Critics and mistakes have taught me a lot and I thank them too. That being said, the car is FAR from done. Just happy with where it's at

I missed a lot of people this year and that sucks equally as much. During H20, after a few Yueng Ling's, the guys at Drive.it blog and I bumped into each other and we setup a random photoshoot. The turnout was great and it was just awesome to have some personalities all in the same place at the same time. I'm not getting out of this anytime soon, so I'll catch everyone else in the last show or two before the season ends and then hopefully again before H20 next year!

Thanks for reading. Sorry if I bored some. I know the car has been seen over and over and i'm sure y'all are sick of it. But I didn't know what else to do

Future plans:
The motor has some light work done to it.
But i think it's time to take the pretty wheels off and put in some real work!

268 Cams
Mk4 HG
Lightened Flywheel
Among other things..

(MOAR WHEELS)

stay tuned.

[MRosier]

nice ive enjoyed watching your car go through all the stages on here and seeing it around at shows. ill drop by next time I see you at a show and formally introduce myself

[de4life]

Looks like my car now, but i got a lip.
How do H&R ride on nyc streets? I'm looking into coilovers.

[iTz JERSEY]

u went through a lot, but it kept gettin better and better
cant wait to see whats next

[PKstrategy]

^thanks man

small, kinda useless update:

Received my Engine stand
Purchased HD springs and lifters
This weekend (and this has been put off several weeks), I go to pick up my hoist.
Garage got even more organization.

[87veedub]

Inspiration
http://driveitblog.com/2010/08/27/ba...ders/#more-100

[PKstrategy]

^ thank u man

I went to pick up the crane this weekend, but alas, they were sold out.

So I picked up this compressor and buffer on the pretty cheap.



The space I need to store the crane and keep the Engine stand has now been made

[iTz JERSEY]

love what u did to that thing

[PKstrategy]

thanks dude
went to the dubinvasion meet last night and picked up an electric drill from my boy anthony
saw 4th chirpin and chatted up with him on doing some work

Received the water pump, non AC belt and a couple of other seals from UPS

[ECS Tuning]

Nice build, can't wait to see it all done!

[Pedmaster]

Your cab looks pimp, awesome period stuff

[PKstrategy]

Thanks ECS!
and Thank you Parker, the wheels were had with you in mind!
Believe it or not though, the cabby has recently went up for a feeler sale and a couple of guys are showing interest.

So to keep in line with this timeline, yesterday a lot of heavy degreasing was done to the block and some more paint stripping in the bay.
mocked up the tstat housing plugs and seals and compared old to new
4th chirpin came by and lent a hand, even popped off that dang rear main seal.
this lead to more degreasing and some consumption

[vento86]

I noticed you said a "mild shave" I said the same thimg and this happened




if you do decide to do the bay take your time. Ive been doin mine for the last year and its still not done. Just dont use bondo, I use danalite. If you have any questions pm me

[PKstrategy]

haha thanks a lot man
love your turbo beast
but yeah i'm trying to keep it pretty functional still
so i won't be removing rain tray, firewall, or anything else like that.
trying to keep it neat and simple and just allow the motor to pop.
i may or may not getting into welding up any holes, but not sure yet.

[Micket]

progress looking good so far
id love to do a mild bay shave...but my jetta is my daily

[harlequin80]

Wassup PK

You need to get yourself an electric grinder and some wire wheels for it. I have a knotted wire wheel for mine and it destroys the seam sealer.

Im not doing a full shave either. Welding some of the useless holes down, getting rid of the threaded studs and smoothing that stuff a little. Then seam sealing all the panels back but doing a nice smooth joint instead of that gummed up crap they do from the factory.

Looks good. Definitely time consuming. I got 1 of my rockers done, gotta do the other and figure out what to do with the stupid pinch welds.

[PKstrategy]

Yep, next paycheck is going toward a grinder.
I been buggin 1/2 my friends to borrow theirs but it's a no go most of the time.

yeah, that's more or less what I'm leaning toward doing.
Take all the seam sealer off, studs grinded off.

But what about the stud for the grounds?
I've seen ppl "relocate" that stud and weld it to the inner side of the frame rail?

I have zero experience welding and am honestly not going to do that part myself.
don't have the funds or time to experiment at the moment, but we'll see.

[polofreaks]

remind me tomorrow . .. i'll come through with that grinder.

[vcampg]

very nice PK. always a favorite & look forward to what you have planned or the future

[n0rdicalex.]

good stuff man.

what ever happened to the hockenheims?

[jbigs268]

Your car is awesome
Good work brohongo, keep it up

[bigstu]

Awesome timeline!!!!

[reynolds9000]

Been a fan for a long time, and its come a long way. It was nice kicking it with you at H2O and learning the "ropes".

[#1 Hater]

Well worth the click.

[sin bar]

[YooFatBoy]

u wheel whore

[PettR]

Ah, combining this thread with my dinner is the best thing I've done today

This is awesome, and PK, you're the best

[fukdapo9]

definitely a nice timeline and looks sick with the speedelines

[papo98jetta]

TSW Hockenheim R's in 16x9 and 16x7.5

<3

[VR6T3]

ive been gone for a few years...so excuse me if im wrong but if thats origional paint then. great clean oem look.

[mkIIIVDUB]

Awesome Dude. Awesome Car.
Nuff Said.

[clauberto]

really enjoy this timeline great looking car!! keep posting every wheel changes you make!!

[BHCfarkas]

PK, great meeting you at H2Oi even though I was distracted and couldn't talk very long.

I must say, before I even had a MKIII, your car was one of the few I actually followed the progression on. I even had a mancrush on your VZs.

[zakdepiero]

[greenraVR6]

lots of nice wheels in this post