TE7two's How-To: Be Vortex Approved - build thread

**FrostedDub** · 11-10-2011 01:00 PM

the vortex was in need of good prank like this!

congrats and good luck with the new ride, ill be watching.

**aoj2108** · 11-10-2011 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by TE7two

...picked up this beaut ... for a pretty good price.

In my experience, that usually translates into "I overpaid"

**wannabeeuroTR** · 11-10-2011 01:46 PM

i wouldnt recommend the Racelands. I know a couple ppl with them on and they ride like **** once you lower the car like you do.

**yostuhfoo** · 11-10-2011 01:52 PM

watching just to see how one becomes vortex approved.

**2.0_Nick** · 11-10-2011 02:30 PM

Im interested in this one cant wait to see what you do with the wheels

**JASENR** · 11-10-2011 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by polofreaks

You finally let the tex know. .. . ha ha .. ..

It took him this long. Lolol.

**BHCfarkas** · 11-10-2011 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by aoj2108

In my experience, that usually translates into "I overpaid"

Usually is right!

$4900 is what I paid for this completely unmolested, extremely clean, rust-free, lower-mileage Southern Jetta with records and a clean history.

Too much? I guess it's in the percieved eye, but I think that's a deal. Most GLXs I came across had rust, horrible leathers, awful body work, problems and a bunch of miles(150k+) and were still asking between 5-6k. Of course you can find them MUCH cheaper, but not without problems.

**jnich07** · 11-10-2011 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by TE7two

$4900

I'd consider that a steal....

**timsvr** · 11-10-2011 03:17 PM

yea thats not too much at all for a fresh oem glx

**JASENR** · 11-10-2011 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by TE7two

Usually is right!

$4900 is what I paid for this completely unmolested, extremely clean, rust-free, lower-mileage Southern Jetta with records and a clean history.

Too much? I guess it's in the percieved eye, but I think that's a deal. Most GLXs I came across had rust, horrible leathers, awful body work, problems and a bunch of miles(150k+) and were still asking between 5-6k. Of course you can find them MUCH cheaper, but not without problems.

Yada Yada Yada.

Good pick up Andrew.
Can't wait to see what's next for you in a Jetta. BHC

**yostuhfoo** · 11-10-2011 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by JASENR

Yada Yada Yada.

Good pick up Andrew.
Can't wait to see what's next for you in a Jetta. BHC

exactly, you don't have to explain yourself dude. do you. this car looks cleannnn cant wait to see the progress as it unfolds.

**stealthcheetah** · 11-10-2011 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by TE7two

Usually is right!

$4900 is what I paid for this completely unmolested, extremely clean, rust-free, lower-mileage Southern Jetta with records and a clean history.

Too much? I guess it's in the percieved eye, but I think that's a deal. Most GLXs I came across had rust, horrible leathers, awful body work, problems and a bunch of miles(150k+) and were still asking between 5-6k. Of course you can find them MUCH cheaper, but not without problems.

I picked mine up in very similar condition (unmolested, lowish miles, clean interior, minimal rust) about 3 years ago for $4,300.

Your paint looks like it was kept well compared to mine when I got it

, so $4,900 is definitely reasonable.

**nap83** · 11-10-2011 06:09 PM

**Rugrat Anklebiter** · 11-10-2011 06:59 PM

minty seats! /nom nom nom

**zrace07** · 11-10-2011 07:06 PM

-_____-

Not amused.

**95jetta17** · 11-10-2011 08:08 PM

your an ass hole

**vanaman** · 11-10-2011 10:13 PM

looks good

when you get new coils let me know, my buddy jim need some for his cabrio.

**BHCfarkas** · 11-14-2011 07:02 PM

Took the time the other day to get my smoked Ecodes installed, but also noticed how my grille and headlights seem to not fit the way I wish they would. I assume either the bumper or radiator support needs to be aligned a little bit better. I'll deal with that mess when I pull the front end off as I delete the SAI system.

Got the car out for more photos so everyone can see.

Car isn't super low or anything right now as the motor hasn't been raised yet. I plan on replacing the coolant hoses and making a hockey puck motor mount DIY for everyone on this next update. I just ordered my solid G60 mount which will also go in at the same time.

**B-Tower** · 11-14-2011 07:08 PM

I'm looking forward to the little DIY writeup on raising the motor

Car looks clean as f***

**JASENR** · 11-14-2011 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by B-Tower

I'm looking forward to the little DIY writeup on raising the motor

Car looks clean as f***

He used hockey pucks last time homie.
And Andrew, do I need to make a trip up there to remove that awful tint.

**95jetta17** · 11-14-2011 07:22 PM

jetta is betta

**sweetemkayfourbro** · 11-14-2011 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by upoo2

You son of a bitch.

Damn that thing is clean. Please keep that tint to protect those mint black leathers. Don't listen to jasen..

..besides, silver is one of the few colors tint looks good with.

Can't wait to see the progress made on this thing

**BHCfarkas** · 11-14-2011 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by B-Tower

I'm looking forward to the little DIY writeup on raising the motor

Car looks clean as f***

Best thing I ever did was replace my front mount with pucks and the tranny mount with a solid G60 mount. Definitely going that route again with this car

Originally Posted by sweetemkayfourbro

Damn that thing is clean. Please keep that tint to protect those mint black leathers. Don't listen to jasen..

..besides, silver is one of the few colors tint looks good with.

Can't wait to see the progress made on this thing

Black and silver looks good, but I absolutely HATE tint. At this point, I would rather tie my dick to my foot and replace my timing chains, than pull the tint off my windows.

**that_vw_guy** · 11-14-2011 07:49 PM

Looks great how it sits!

**betajunk** · 11-14-2011 08:01 PM

**sweetemkayfourbro** · 11-14-2011 08:03 PM

^ this

**BHCfarkas** · 11-14-2011 08:10 PM

that picture just made me lawl

I forgot to mention..

I noticed my driver's seat-back seems loose and wiggly.. I did some searching around and didn't really find anything for an explanation or remedy... any ideas why and what I can do? I haven't check the bolts holding down the seats yet, but I can't imagine that would cause the seat-back to be wiggly.

**vanaman** · 11-14-2011 08:15 PM

the slider bushing in the seat track are prolly worn out and or missing.

**BHCfarkas** · 11-14-2011 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by vanaman

the slider bushing in the seat track are prolly worn out and or missing.

I'll check that out.

I don't feel like it's the bottom part of the seat, but almost as if the seat back wiggles right at the "hinges" where you turn the knob to recline the seat. Slider bushings could very well be the culprit, though.

**mira_alex** · 11-14-2011 10:12 PM

I see what you did there, I guess you weren't lying when you said you were joining the Silver Arrow gang, now I step up my game. Good pick up tho.

**vcampg** · 11-14-2011 10:24 PM

echo shipped to 64118...

I look forward to this

**nap83** · 11-15-2011 02:42 AM

lower it.

can't wait to see what you come up with. everyone with a gti wants a jetta and visa versa nowadays.

**jbigs268** · 11-15-2011 09:26 AM

Mmm hockey pucks. Kinda want to do this to my 2.0 LOL, get that bitch sky high

Coming along andrew

**wannabeeuroTR** · 11-15-2011 09:59 AM

**BHCfarkas** · 11-15-2011 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by jbigs268

Mmm hockey pucks. Kinda want to do this to my 2.0 LOL, get that bitch sky high

Coming along andrew

We found on Trey's car, that by raising his engine to fix axle bind, the TB bashes the underside of the hood and leaves a huge upward dent. In other words, I wouldn't suggest it lol.

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