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    SoCalMK6GTI's Build Thread

    05-13-2011 07:57 PM #1


    So I have never done a "build" thread but I figured I'd introduce myself...

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    Age: 30
    Occupation: Commercial Glazier/National Guard
    Car: 2010 MKVI GTI Deep Black Metallic 6MT w/Bi-Xenon's and Sunroof w/ RCD-510

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    Noise Pipe Delete using A3 TB Pipe
    APR Stage II
    APR Turbo Back Exhaust
    Carbonio Stage I/II
    Koni Coilovers
    VMR v718 19x8.5 on Dunlop DZ101 225/35-19's
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    Neuspeed Turbo Outlet Pipe
    Color Matched Sidemarkers
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    OSIR Carbon Fiber Lip Spoiler
    Fenders Rolled - by Eurocabi http://forums.vwvortex.com/member.php?40845-eurocabi
    Motul 75w90 Manual Transmission Fluid
    Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
    Revision "F" Coil Packs
    NGK Spark Plugs
    ECS Tuning Drain Plug

    Coming Soon:
    RSB - Still debating brands


    The week I got her (Las Vegas, NV)



    Noise Pipe Delete (removed parts)



    First big mod -



    Carbonio Stage I/II -


    Color Matched Sidemarkers (Painted myself, paint provided by Bud@checkeredflag)




    GTI Seat Handle Inserts -


    AWE Vent Boost Gauge -


    Then I spoke with Matt@VMR and he did this, and provided these -





    Meet with AbsoluteCzech -






    OSIR Carbon Fiber Lip Spoiler & DIY OSIR CF Lip Spoiler DIY - http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...poiler-Install




    Diesel Geek SS Installed -



    New Tails Arrival -



    New Tails Installed - (More pics to come)




    Whoring -









    Hope you enjoy!
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    05-13-2011 08:06 PM #2
    About time you make one man. We all know you were waiting for the tails though. Looks good.
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    05-13-2011 08:16 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by oneethree View Post
    About time you make one man. We all know you were waiting for the tails though. Looks good.
    Thank You! Tails and the fact that it's time consuming and I'm long overdue on taking new pictures. The tails have motivated me to do so this weekend
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    05-13-2011 08:21 PM #4
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    05-13-2011 08:21 PM #5
    You still regret dropping the dough??
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    05-13-2011 08:23 PM #6
    One of my favorite gti's. Pics don't do it justice
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    05-13-2011 08:24 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by oneethree View Post
    You still regret dropping the dough??
    No way! I was just frustrated with the coding last night, I'm great now!
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    05-13-2011 08:25 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyR32 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by absoluteczech View Post
    One of my favorite gti's. Pics don't do it justice
    Thank you guys so much! Lots of time, money, sweat, and blood (pics to prove it) went into my car
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    05-13-2011 09:44 PM #9
    pics with lights on mang!
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    05-13-2011 09:57 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by 98DUB View Post
    pics with lights on mang!
    This weekend for sure. Barely got them working properly today.
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    05-13-2011 10:11 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
    (On the Monaro) *licks hood Mmm. Love it. I love it! Someone in Australia had a picture of me and said, "Lets build that bloke a car!"
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    05-13-2011 10:11 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by Aonarch View Post

    uhhh...jinx? lol
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    05-13-2011 10:13 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by BOOGATA View Post
    uhhh...jinx? lol
    You owe me a coke.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
    (On the Monaro) *licks hood Mmm. Love it. I love it! Someone in Australia had a picture of me and said, "Lets build that bloke a car!"
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    05-13-2011 10:16 PM #15
    Thanks!

    I think you both owe ME a coke...
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    05-13-2011 10:23 PM #16
    How about a beer at SoWo.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeremy Clarkson
    (On the Monaro) *licks hood Mmm. Love it. I love it! Someone in Australia had a picture of me and said, "Lets build that bloke a car!"
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    05-13-2011 10:30 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Aonarch View Post
    How about a beer at SoWo.
    thats a long way to go for a beer
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    05-14-2011 10:22 AM #18
    Got some mail from Zimmy yesterday, can't decide which color sticker to run. Leaning towards the red.

    I'm very anti-sticker but I'm making an exception.
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    05-14-2011 01:31 PM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by SoCalMK6GTI View Post
    Got some mail from Zimmy yesterday, can't decide which color sticker to run. Leaning towards the red.

    I'm very anti-sticker but I'm making an exception.
    i put mine on the front tire and did a burn out
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    05-14-2011 01:39 PM #20
    Quote Originally Posted by absoluteczech View Post
    i put mine on the front tire and did a burn out
    Post a clip of that on YouTube!


    Oh, and....

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    05-14-2011 01:54 PM #21
    looks good
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    05-14-2011 02:08 PM #23
    Quote Originally Posted by DRedman45 View Post
    looks good
    Thank you
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    05-14-2011 02:15 PM #24
    ^^ x2
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    05-14-2011 04:36 PM #25
    no invite, no care



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    05-14-2011 04:40 PM #26
    clean. you know pics look good even when you dont turn the wheel. :p
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    Quote Originally Posted by wolfsburg__gli View Post
    clean. you know pics look good even when you dont turn the wheel. :p
    his first pic shows his wheels straight
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    05-14-2011 05:38 PM #28
    Quote Originally Posted by absoluteczech View Post
    no invite, no care



    Awww well you never write, never call.... what happened to you and Johnny? What happened to US?

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    05-15-2011 01:28 AM #29
    Quote Originally Posted by wolfsburg__gli View Post
    clean. you know pics look good even when you dont turn the wheel. :p
    thats standard photography procedure...turn the wheel so the face faces the camera
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    05-30-2011 12:46 PM #30
    Monster Mats are getting holes, need to find a better alternative. For the price you think they'd last longer than one year
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    05-30-2011 12:58 PM #31
    Quote Originally Posted by SoCalMK6GTI View Post
    Monster Mats are getting holes, need to find a better alternative. For the price you think they'd last longer than one year
    Buy my monster mats! Err, actually. Shipping to SoCal, no thanks.

    Are you a drag queen? Stiletto heels will do that, trust me!
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    05-30-2011 01:14 PM #32
    Looks great! Only thing I can recommend is to paint the rear markers as well
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    05-30-2011 02:40 PM #33
    Are those tinted or non-tinted LED taillights?
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    05-30-2011 02:51 PM #34
    Quote Originally Posted by absoluteczech View Post
    i put mine on the front tire and did a burn out
    you were suppose to put them infront of front tires not rear, otherwise it wont work
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    05-30-2011 04:23 PM #35
    Quote Originally Posted by zVp View Post
    Are those tinted or non-tinted LED taillights?
    Tinted w/o rear fog

    Quote Originally Posted by romanl View Post
    you were suppose to put them infront of front tires not rear, otherwise it wont work
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