New Shift Knob In My GTI, and...

[CWMotorSportMkV]

put a new shift knob in today. took net 3/4" off the top. where could this be headed...?




New work from today. Sorry for crappy iphone pics in the dark. Refinishing and redying the seats to like-new next week. Will post better pics when they're done.






These next pics were from a test fit before we welded the brackets. Better light. I blasted and painted the rails gloss black since then, they look sharp.

[dandanio]

An //M shift knob on a VAG car looks... cheesy. Didn't you forget something? How 'bout an "M3" or better yet "M5" badge on the rear hatch?

[CWMotorSportMkV]

lol...i respect your opinion. shift knob is tip of the iceberg, did you happen to see what's in the background in the first pic? when I'm done it will all come together. love my dub, using M3 as theme for whole-car build, lot going on right now, some of it hasn't been done before. lotta time lotta work...my goal: what would the ///M at bmw division do if they got their hands on a GTI? You won't see BMW anywhere, although one exception may be made later. M GTI. I have a ton of the oem M3 gear now. Ambitious but I hope original and amazing when finished. Some will love, other may hate...I'm excited. Fingers crossed.

[the fuzzy one]

what are you useing for the rear seat

[CWMotorSportMkV]

what are you useing for the rear seat

Same as the fronts...leather Vaders.

[tragik]

Got any crackers for all that cheese?

I cringed at the mere mention of an M-themed golf but uh...ok. Good luck to ya. Keep it clean and I hope you have thick skin because the hate will be strong.

[fredmeissner]

Um...just go buy an M3.

[CorradoG602]

Um...just go buy an M3.

yep, just trying to be something it's not

[CWMotorSportMkV]

nope, not really...just using select components from another classy german mfr to dress up my german GTI. I admit i was being cheesy above but i'm just having fun fooling around. it's all good.

[CWMotorSportMkV]

once you see the extent of what i'm doing and the finished product maybe you'll like it. it's very aggressive. or maybe you won't like it...thank goodness i'll be the one driving it

[CorradoG602]

Wish I still had pics of my friend's black jetta coupe VR6 with vader seats from the early 2000's

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Wish I still had pics of my friend's black jetta coupe VR6 with vader seats from the early 2000's

yeah i was rocking a mkiv gls 5spd rpi equipped 2.9l VR6 longblock balanced blueprinted extrude honed lightened flywheel giac software back then 6/2000 on bilstein h&r suspension list goes on... did yuor friend refinish them? what color? bet those vaders looked good. for me seats are just the beginning.

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Um...just go buy an M3.

yep, just trying to be something it's not

hehe i respecfully disagree but that's cool. i chuckle...do you say the same thing to the countless dubbers on corvette sawblades, porsche wheels, etc?

[CorradoG602]

yeah i was rocking a mkiv gls 5spd rpi equipped 2.9l VR6 longblock balanced blueprinted extrude honed lightened flywheel giac software back then 6/2000 on bilstein h&r suspension list goes on... did yuor friend refinish them? what color? bet those vaders looked good. for me seats are just the beginning.

If you were around then, then you would remember the car. I don't remember what he did with the seats. It was 12 years ago.

[s4mt3k]

it's the new regional shift knob...

[s4mt3k]

oh and get an M3.

[CWMotorSportMkV]

If you were around then, then you would remember the car. I don't remember what he did with the seats. It was 12 years ago.

nope, wasn't on vortex back then...just messed around with my car with friends and went to waterfest ...dont even go to waterfest now. the new england shows are balls though. very good past few years. i'm def not a hardcore scener, just throwing some new stuff i'm doing out there.

[CWMotorSportMkV]

oh and get an M3.

hehe, maybe someday i'd love one...for now wife and i are buying a house so that's a no-go.

[WillSon]

Your car is confused.

[ThatGuyRyan]

Get the 2.0t outta there and color me interested.

[TheGinMill]

took 3/4' off the top.

Didnt know a stock shifter was long enough to cut 9" off....

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Your car is confused.

nope...my car knows exactly who she is...motorsport inspired GTI.

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Get the 2.0t outta there and color me interested.

what's up man? we cruised together on rte 3 and 128 lowell to burlington a few months back...we hit each other up in spotted forum...i was the cw gti dumped on black oz's....

if it takes a motor swap you won't be interested, lol...here's what I have so far with more coming down the line:

-oem ///M weighted shift knob
- oem M3 black leather Vader seats front and rear (not sure if i'll redye vw charcoal gray or black yet)
- oem fitment e46 M3 competition package wheels (CSL style) directly off an e46 M3. 19x8.5 et40 fronts 19x9.5 et22 rears 5x120 bolt pattern, NO ADAPTERS or spacers.
-upgraded ecs geomet slotted and drilled rotors
-oem e46 M3 exhaust w/quad tips

later this year oem e46 or e92 M3 steering wheel, bsh throttle pipe and snow perf stage 2 w/m. after i complete above going k04 then respraying whole car undisclosed oem ///M paint color. Hope to be finished by end of 2013. All but paint and k04 this year. I'll be posting pics before and after as different phases are complete. Front seats and wheels will be the next things done. Cheers.

[ThatGuyRyan]

... 5x120 bolt pattern, NO ADAPTERS or spacers...

Now I'm interested since I know there's not enough meat on those hubs for a redrill?

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Glad I caught your attention ...secret weapon is helping me. Custom fab. Can't wait to see them fitted. I'll be posting pics and big props to the man behind the curtain for making it happen.

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Got some more work done on the interior today. My friend welded plates to the Vaders. I painted the rails gloss black and they installed like a glove. Pumped. Having leather specialist refinish to like-new next week. Need to find some leather at a decent price to replace door inserts to match the seats. Anybody have advice there? More pics will be coming next week.

Sorry for crappy iPhone pics...they're made worse by the fact it's almost dark when I'm snapping these. Better pics after the seats are redone.






These next pics were from a test fit before we welded the brackets. Better light.

[16v]

Didnt know a stock shifter was long enough to cut 9" off....

I hate when you steal my comments

[mkIII2.0]

Those seats look really comfortable.

[CWMotorSportMkV]

I hate when you steal my comments

You guys realize it says 3/4 inch not foot right? I fixed it the day after original post. Me no smart!

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Those seats look really comfortable.

Extremely comfortable! Many more adjustments than stock seats...my favorite thing is the bolster you can bump out to support behind your knees. Makes a big difference. Gotta get em looking good now!!

[trbochrg]

Me no smart!

Adolpho is that you?

[CWMotorSportMkV]

Adolpho is that you?

Toucher & Rich ftw!