Progress so far (lots of pics)

[Fendermender]

EDIT: updated and added better pics

here is my mods so far, pretty much all cosmetic but will be starting under the hood soon

Votex spoiler on deck lid
tinted taillights
tinted headlights
tinted mirror signals
colormatched rear bumper reflectors
colormatched lower front bumper grills
colormatched vw emblems
debadged
lowered on h&R sports with 18" Goals
dyed door trim pieces silver
added 12v outlet in armrest
led drls, reverse lights, tag lights, and city lights
upgraded low beam bulbs to philips crystal vision
shaved lock cylinder
35% tint on windows

next on my to do list is relocate p/s reservoir and intake

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retro-fit projector practice

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here is a teaser for the p/s reservoir. just the initial mock up.

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[shanen13]

Looks great!!

[MaxBlock88]

i want to do the arm rest outlet also. can you send me the link to the site you bought that from or send me the part number?

[Fendermender]

i want to do the arm rest outlet also. can you send me the link to the site you bought that from or send me the part number?

i got it for free out of a totaled MKV jetta. im not sure of of the part number but heres how i did it

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...inside-armrest

[CWVWJ]

WOW, I really like how you did the interior trim pieces! I've been look for something similar but don't want to drop 300+ for the part. Where did you get them dyed, around how much $ if you don't mind me asking?

[DEEEJ]

Do you mind taking some more pics in better lighting, so I can see how the H&R springs look?

[Fendermender]

WOW, I really like how you did the interior trim pieces! I've been look for something similar but don't want to drop 300+ for the part. Where did you get them dyed, around how much $ if you don't mind me asking?

I had a guy i know from a local interior shop do it. I took all the pieces out and he sprayed them for 40 bucks on the side. you could try bringing them somewhere local to you, i dont think it would be too expensive ( way less than 300) and that stock texture looks really good silver. i like it better than the sel pieces myself.

[Fendermender]

Do you mind taking some more pics in better lighting, so I can see how the H&R springs look?

yeah ill do that tomorrow. i took those about twenty minutes after i put the whole car back together and i just wanted to get some pics up.

[DEEEJ]

yeah ill do that tomorrow. i took those about twenty minutes after i put the whole car back together and i just wanted to get some pics up.

Thanks.

[Fendermender]

Do you mind taking some more pics in better lighting, so I can see how the H&R springs look?

is this better?
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[MARKVIDarryl]

Did you have someone spray your lights to tint them? I'm in VA as well and if that shop in the pic is local to the DMV area I'd like to go that route, i have reservations about just putting window tint on them.

[Fendermender]

i shaved the lock cylinder today

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[dh71704]

i shaved the lock cylinder today

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How, and what did you use? The key lock is by far the ugliest thing on this car.

[Fendermender]

Did you have someone spray your lights to tint them? I'm in VA as well and if that shop in the pic is local to the DMV area I'd like to go that route, i have reservations about just putting window tint on them.

I did it at the shop i work at. its a vw dealer in richmond. not sure what you mean by dmv area?

[MARKVIDarryl]

DC, Maryland, Virginia.. What did they use to spray? I spose I could get a shop up here to take on the project.

[Fendermender]

How, and what did you use? The key lock is by far the ugliest thing on this car.

i thought so too. I ordered the piece that goes in the left rear door and installed it in the front door. If you open the door you'll see a black rubber piece on the inside where the handle is. pull that off and there is two T20 screws. one comes all the way out and the other is a set screw just turn it until in stops, then you can pull the whole lock cylinder out. then you'll have to drill a hole in the new one for the set screw. i just put it in and held it tight while turned the set screw in and out to make a mark where i needed to drill. make the hole a tiny bit smaller so it will thread in the plastic. the piece is about twenty dollars from vw and then you would have to get it painted i can get the part number tomorrow if you want.

[Fendermender]

DC, Maryland, Virginia.. What did they use to spray? I spose I could get a shop up here to take on the project.

i called my buddy who actually sprayed them and said he basically did a few coats of black candy on them and then cleared them. you can go as light or dark as you want depending on the mix ratio and the number of coats but im really happy with how mine turned out.

[DEEEJ]

is this better?
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That looks excellent! Thank you.

[Fendermender]

my led tag lights and reverse lights finally came in

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hopefully i can get my windows tinted this weekend.

[dh71704]

my led tag lights and reverse lights finally came in


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BRIGHT!!!
what bulbs did you use?

[Fendermender]

BRIGHT!!!
what bulbs did you use?

theyre 68 smds. i got em off ebay for 17 bucks for the pair. the seller was dt_autotech. the bulbs are chinese but the seller is in california. so far no bulb out warnings or other issues

[MaxBlock88]

I have the same bulb. They look bright in the pic but with a 20% tint on my rear windows i cant see **** in reverse.

[thaynes23]

I have the same bulb. They look bright in the pic but with a 20% tint on my rear windows i cant see **** in reverse.

so you guys just switched the bulbs .. ? that simple ?

[RAEGLATEM]

By shaving Jetta and SE... do you mean you debadged it?

[Seki]

Looks good!

[Fendermender]

so you guys just switched the bulbs .. ? that simple ?

yep its that simple

[Fendermender]

By shaving Jetta and SE... do you mean you debadged it?

yeah i forgot thats the term most people on here use

[Fendermender]

i just met up with a guy i know that designs race parts for corvettes today to see if he could design me an intake for my car. he said he would take on the project. All we did was take some measurements today but i've got my fingers crossed that he can come up with something awesome. im gonna get a hold of an extra power steering reservoir this week so he can start fabricating a relocation bracket.It'll probably take a few weeks to get it finished but ill put up some pictures when its done.

[jaebroni]

How, and what did you use? The key lock is by far the ugliest thing on this car.

i actually used the key lock today for the first time to close my windows from the outside, so i guess i won't be doing this. nice look though

[Fendermender]

updated

[Fendermender]

small little mod. might come in handy if i ever have to change a tire. i took it of a jaguar XF.

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that part of the strap that is suppossed to be exposed comes in handy because now i dont have to lift up my second trunk mat to get to the first one.

[kilo7285]

looks awesome man! i like that you didn't go overboard tinting the lights like most people do.

[ripNdip]

where in va are you?

[Fendermender]

where in va are you?

technically chesterfield buts its pretty much richmond

[Fendermender]

more little stuff. added vw accessory exhaust tips, new personalized plates and a license plate frame

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i geuss you could almost call this re-badging

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also got my traction control switch that ill try to wire up soon. hopefully it works on the SE's

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