thebanker's 2009 Candy White GLI

[thebanker]

People of the vortex,

Here's my 2009 Candy White GLI, it's all stock except for a K&N in the factory air box.




Soon, hope to flash ECU and get some slight, tasteful low.

[bkortee]

Looks good. Congrats

[Simmsled]

Beautiful. 6M or DSG?

Plans?

[thebanker]

DSG.

Near future Plans are:

Wheel spacers front and rear.*
Clear corners
K&N air filter
Install the old subwoofy in the trunk
LED replacement of all exterior city / parking lights*

Fantasy plans:

APR ecu upgrade
Coilovers
LED tail lights



Can someone point me to some relevant threads for those ideas, particularly the *asterisked items?
I've been out of the VW scene for a while. I had a MKV 2.5 before, but lost track of the good threads and changed my username to match my username on other forums.

[VRblahhh]

Coilovers before spacer.

[thebanker]

Tell that to my fiancee and bank account.

The "near future" mods are such because I'll actually be able to afford them!

[jamo smash]

lots of potential

[thebanker]

Thanks. I'm trying to find a GLI showoff thread... I guess one doesn't exist!

[fahrenheit62]

we want MOAR LOW

[thebanker]

we want MOAR LOW

I want moar low too. Maybe after wedding.

[DBR007]

looks good, wish mine was an '09 too.

[skyline513]

I LOVE candy white. Good choice

[PSU]

Weddings are overrated.

[Matt_Mkv]

Weddings are overrated.

X2

But seriously your car is super clean, with lots of potential. Good Luck dude

[i3rent]

Marriage is stupid.

I agree

[gh0stStatus]

DSG.

Near future Plans are:

Wheel spacers front and rear.*
Clear corners
K&N air filter
Install the old subwoofy in the trunk
LED replacement of all exterior city / parking lights*

Fantasy plans:

APR ecu upgrade
Coilovers
LED tail lights



Can someone point me to some relevant threads for those ideas, particularly the *asterisked items?
I've been out of the VW scene for a while. I had a MKV 2.5 before, but lost track of the good threads and changed my username to match my username on other forums.

I got my LED city lights from TunerDomes.com and I got the LED licence plate lights (if you are looking for those) from a seller in the forums. I believe he also sells city lights as well so you might be able to pick them up with a combo discount. Never hurts to ask

[908joe]

bump for a pretty white GLI like mine

[Jakester9500]

coilovers > wedding

Looks good though, nice color choice

[DaVWid]

looks nice

[thebanker]

Just added K&N filter to stock airbox. It already feels better... nice and smooth windup

[jamo smash]

DSG.

Near future Plans are:

Wheel spacers front and rear.*
Clear corners
K&N air filter
Install the old subwoofy in the trunk
LED replacement of all exterior city / parking lights*

Fantasy plans:

APR ecu upgrade
Coilovers
LED tail lights



Can someone point me to some relevant threads for those ideas, particularly the *asterisked items?
I've been out of the VW scene for a while. I had a MKV 2.5 before, but lost track of the good threads and changed my username to match my username on other forums.

from this list it looks like you are all over the board with what you want. also all the mods you listed are relatively inexpensive compared to the wish list you wrote. I will say you are likely to get much more benefit from the more costly mods because they are more dramatic. you should really decide whats important to you and focus on that. for example: I don't track my car and I certainly don't race so I have no immediate benefit from spending money on engine upgrades. The only real benefit would come from enjoyment of driving but for me I'm one point from losing my license so its obvious I don't need my car to be any faster than it already is at this point in time. I like to go to VW car shows and GTG with others in my area. Appearance is what gets appeal for these types of venues. I also get satisfaction and enjoyment out of seeing others take photos of my car or when driving seeing other people turning heads to see what I'm driving. The point is, I think you will enjoy your car more if you pick one aspect (stereo, appearance, engine,etc) and direct your efforts at vastly improving one area than trying to do a little bit of everything. just my .02

[Dronks]

^^ You don't race but have one point left? -.-

Nice GLI OP!

[jamo smash]

^^ You don't race but have one point left? -.-

Nice GLI OP!

its not from racing, i lost it cause I got a DUI last year. I made a poor choice and I had to deal with the consequnces of those actions. I've done that and am moving on this year making better choices

[thebanker]

Jamo smash, I get what you're saying. It seems like I'm all over the board. However, I just want to tweak the things I think need some tweaking. The car is great, as-is.

I don't plan on racing or taking my car to the track, but I drive on the freeway daily. So I would love a little extra performance. I got plenty of tickets in my teens and early 20's, but since I've mellowed out, I'm not worried about it now. I love music, and I already own a decent 2x10" self amped sub, so dropping that in isn't a big deal. And with regard to looks, I'd rather have a well-rounded stockish look than a car that's all show and no "go." I don't attend many VW meets, if any. Last time was in 2006. So having a super-slick show car isn't my goal. Plus, I don't want any drastic change in looks to my car. Clear corners, springs, and spacers are fairly standard mods.

Beyond all that, I don't think a $2000 set of coilovers is a "cheap" mod.

I'm an avid saltwater reef aquarium hobbyist as well, and if you would like an addictive, expensive hobby it's something that I'd reccommend. As anyone in that hobby knows, a dollar you spend on your car is a dollar you can't spend on your tank.

[jamo smash]

Jamo smash, I get what you're saying. It seems like I'm all over the board. However, I just want to tweak the things I think need some tweaking. The car is great, as-is.

I don't plan on racing or taking my car to the track, but I drive on the freeway daily. So I would love a little extra performance. I got plenty of tickets in my teens and early 20's, but since I've mellowed out, I'm not worried about it now. I love music, and I already own a decent 2x10" self amped sub, so dropping that in isn't a big deal. And with regard to looks, I'd rather have a well-rounded stockish look than a car that's all show and no "go." I don't attend many VW meets, if any. Last time was in 2006. So having a super-slick show car isn't my goal. Plus, I don't want any drastic change in looks to my car. Clear corners, springs, and spacers are fairly standard mods.

Beyond all that, I don't think a $2000 set of coilovers is a "cheap" mod.

I'm an avid saltwater reef aquarium hobbyist as well, and if you would like an addictive, expensive hobby it's something that I'd reccommend. As anyone in that hobby knows, a dollar you spend on your car is a dollar you can't spend on your tank.

very eloquently put
ps, you don't need to spend $2000 to get a good set of coilovers

[Dronks]

I've done that and am moving on this year making better choices

[thebanker]

[rocketdub144]

nice car! and thats sick that you got to go the top gear place

[thebanker]

Thanks man! Yes and I was chased off the property and scolded, fairly quickly!

[thebanker]

Blacked out the VW emblem


And whited out the side markers. Just Krylon, nothing special. Eventually would like clears.

[VW SKIM]

Great start

[OEM+ sluts]

This is awesome

[alexj87]

that k&n sticker is a joke,,IMO..just .02 cents

[thebanker]

That sticker added at LEAST 20 horsepower, so the joke's on you!

[thebanker]

This is awesome

Thanks! It was a lot of fun doing those pics.