Platinum Grey Metallic Timeline

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I have been receiving a numerous amount of texts and PMs about closing my previous thread. So, I am starting a new one, with a purpose this time. This will be a more informative thread than the last. Lots of pictures, information, DIY, for sale items, and ALL unrelated and/or negative posts will be reported and deleted.

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Vehicle Information
- 2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
- 2.0T FSI
- Six speed manual transmission
- Purchased from Wyoming Valley Motors in Larksville, Pa (30 July 2009)
- Totaled in Springtown, Pa (8 March 2013)
- LD7X Platinum Grey Metallic

Current Odometer
- 81,100 miles

Engine/Transmission
- Unitronic stage 2 (DynoJet at 241 whp, 272 lb-ft)
- BSH PCV Revamp
- NGK Iridium IX spark plugs
- Forge Motorsport TWINTake
- APR Chipped 3" down-pipe
- AWE Tuning 2.5" cat-back
- BFI motor mount, stage 2
- BFI transmission mount, stage 2
- BFI torque arm insert, stage 2
- 42 Draft Design PCV plug & tap
- 42 Draft Design shifter bushings
- OEM noise amplification pipe delete
- OEM European Golf R [short] shift lever
- OEM revision D diverter valve
- OEM Beetle expansion tank
- OEM Tiguan expansion tank cap
- OEM 3.2/3.6 junction box
- Semi-tucked bay
- Relocated battery (to trunk)

Interior
- OEM European RNS-510
- OEM European headlight switch (aluminum and auto)
- OEM European dash tray
- OEM European dash cubby
- OEM European cup holder
- OEM European under seat drawers (driver and passenger)
- OEM European rear door ash tray
- OEM door warning lights (PerformanceLEDs bulbs)
- OEM .:R-line Monster mats
- OEM rear sun blind
- OEM Gorilla Gear trunk mat with luggage blocks
- OEM aluminum glove box handle
- OEM flip-up coin holder
- OEM chrome trunk threshold
- OEM warning triangle
- OEM first aid kit
- OEM etched sun glasses
- Bold-Sport Control Unit and Sensor
- Interlago plaid shift boot (custom made)
- VWVenison black hazard switch cover
- deAutoKey aluminum blank seat handle inserts
- EuroJet electronic boost gauge with vent pod
- PerformanceLEDs interior kit (6,000k)
- Bag Riders air tool hose
- Taylor battery hold down/box

Exterior
- OEM European LED tail lamps with rear fog
- OEM trunk lip spoiler
- OEM .:R32 grille
- OEM base carrier bars
- OEM aspherical side mirrors
- Konzept Automobiltechnik European .:R32 front bumper
- G.R.I.D. Motorsports fog light grilles
- Color matched B-pillars
- Ziza Pure Yellow flash to pass bulbs (H7)
- Ziza Pure Yellow fog light bulbs (9007)
- Yellow Lamin-x fogs
- PerformanceLEDs stage III city light bulbs
- PerformanceLEDs license plate bulbs (6,000k)
- Blazer vintage antique oogha tone horn

Suspension
- Air Lift AutoPilot v2 management
- Air Lift Performance Series front air struts
- Air Lift front sway bar endlinks
- Air House 2 rear air springs
- Bilstein sport rear shocks
- Viair 444c compressor
- AccuAir exo compressor mount, large
- AccuAir exo tank ring
- 5 gallon skinny aluminum tank
- Dorbritz Design d-cups
- Frame notch, by CBTuning
- Neuspeed 25mm solid rear sway bar

Wheels
- Bildon racing studs; 50mm M14x1.5
- Otis Inc. LA lug nuts; M14x1.5, cone seat
- Gorilla wheel locks; M14x1.5, cone seat
- 42 Draft Design 13mm spacer
- 42 Draft Design 15mm spacer
- Klutch Republik SL14, 18" x 8.5", et42
- Nitto NT Neo Gen, 215/40ZR18 XL 89W
- JOM Tuning Ventilset

Brakes
- OEM .:R32 front and rear calipers
- OEM .:R32 front and rear rotors
- OEM .:R32 front and rear pads
- OEM .:R32 front and rear dust shields (rear shields modified slightly to fit)
- USP Motorspsorts stainless steel .:R32 brake lines (with blue sleeve)

VAG-COM
- Remote windows enabled
- TPMS off
- Coming Home enabled
- Great Britain Instruments (flash to pass on as high beams)
- DRL disabled
- Fog lights with high beams enabled
- Unlock all doors with one touch
- Hazards with hard braking enabled
- Amber LED tail lamp turn signals
- Rear fog light enabled

States Visited
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Maryland
- New York
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- West Virginia

Winter Setup
- 17" x 7", et54 Borbet Avignon
- 225/45R17 General Altimax Arctic
- Otis Inc. LA lug nuts; M14x1.5, 30 mm, R12 ball seat

Recognition
- Show N Go Fall 2010 - 2nd place (MkV Jetta Modified)
- Show N Go Spring 2011 - 2nd place (MkV Jetta Modified)
- V.A.G. Fair 2011 - 2nd place (MkV Golf/Jetta Wild)
- Dubs on the Delaware 2011 - 2nd place (MkV Jetta)
- H2Oi - 1st place (MkV Jetta Mild)
- V.A.G. Fair 2012 - 1st place (MkV Jetta Wild)
- Klutch Republik product feature

Special Thanks
- My wife, Crystal (AWD-TAXI). She has put up with a lot of spending of time and money ever since the car was purchased. Without her support, this car would not be what it is today.
- PerformanceLEDs. Shawn is a newcomer to my car, but been a big help nonetheless with his LED products. He has offered me great pricing on a great product and I will always support him and his business.
- My close friends. There are many who have stopped over and helped me when I have needed help in the past (in no particular order); Jeremy M., Chris S., Steve W., Andrew R., Tristan O., Connor O., Arthur G., Kevin W., and I hope I am not forgetting anyone. You all have been a huge help to me in one way or another and without you, my car would not be where it is today.

My inspiration to keep doing what I am doing with my car:

Did you ever stop to think maybe nobody cares, and your car is no different than anyone elses? Mkv times are changing, and your not progressing, bags and RS are the new show placer whether you like that or not.

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- Original Platinum Grey Time Line
- My 2012 Passat SE 3.6 with sunroof and nav
- My wife's Candy White R32 Timeline
- My 1989 Jetta Coupe Timeline (build)

For Your Information

- FYI: Roof Base Carrier Bars - Plastic Replacement Parts
- The Official MkV Golf/Jetta Aftermarket Lowering Spring/Coilover Guide
- The Official MkV Golf/Jetta Aftermarket Intake Guide
- The Official MkV Golf/Jetta Aftermarket Exhaust Guide
- The Official MkV Golf/Jetta Aftermarket Engine/Transmission Mount Guide
- The Official MkV Golf/Jetta Aftermarket Anti-Sway Bar Guide
- Product Review: Konzept Automobiltechnik .:R32 Front Bumper
- Product Review: GRID Motorsports R32 Fog Light Grilles
- Product Review: Unitronic 3" Cat-Back Exhaust
- FYI: Cold Air Intake Benefits

Do It Yourself

- DIY: Converting Your MkV From Wheel Bolts To Wheel Studs
- DIY: Wiper Arm Shutter Fix
- DIY: Coding Off Golf LED Tail Lights "Bulb Out Warning"
- DIY: Cooling Fan Replacement
- DIY: Enabling Flash-To-Pass Lights With High Beams: Pictures Inside
- DIY: Modifying OEM B6 Base Carrier Bars For B7 Use

Maintenance Information

- Castrol Syntec SAE 5W30: 4.7 qts
- FSI Oil Filter: 06D-115-562: MSRP - $14.00
- Crush Washer: N-013-849-3: MSRP - $0.90
- Cabin Filter: 1K1-819-653-B: MSRP - $19.50
- Fuel Filter: 1K0-201-051-K: MSRP - $37.00

- Oil Filter Housing Torque Spec: 18 lb-ft (25 Nm)
- Spark Plug Torque Spec: 22 lb-ft (30 Nm)
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.029" (0.74 mm)
- Lug Nut Torque Spec: 90 lb-ft (122 Nm)

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Here is a list of quick links to different posts throughout the thread.

- Introduction
- Modifications, information, awards, and special thanks
- FYI/DIY Information
- Random Photos

PerformanceLEDs 'Door Warning Light' Conversion Kit
OEM base carrier bars info, part 1
OEM base carrier bars info, part 2
Forge Motorsport WINTake Review
VAG Fair 2012 Coverage
NGK Iridium IX spark plugs
- P2187; "System Too Lean Off Idle" issue, part 1
- Air Ride Project List
Black Forest Industries Motor and Transmission Mounts: Installation and Review, part 1
- P2187; "System Too Lean Off Idle" issue, part 2
H2Oi Flashback, 2012
- P2187; "System Too Lean Off Idle" issue, part 3
Blazer Vintage Antique Oogha Tone Horn
- P2187; "System Too Lean Off Idle" issue, part 4
- P2187; "System Too Lean Off Idle" issue, part 5
H2Oi 2012 Talk/Photos
- Winter maintenance plans
- P2187; "System Too Lean Off Idle" issue, part 6
P2187; "System Too Lean Off Idle" issue, part 7
- Forge Motorsport TWINTake Mini Review
20 & 21 October Weekend Get Away
- Future Brake Rotor/Pad Setup
Arrival of Air Ride from Bag Riders
Air Install: Step 1
Air Install: Step 2
Air Install: Step 3
Small Winter Project
Air Install: Tank Mounting
Endlink Issue and Trunk Setup
Better Trunk Photos
Xenon Bulb Replacement Talk 1
- Xenon Bulb Replacement Talk 2
OEM Aspherical Side Mirrors
Replacement Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Fenders/Polizei Dein Partner/Interlagos/Controller
Carrie's First Birthday
Clean Photos
Custom Armrest Block Off
Custom OEM Auxiliary In Jack
JOM Tuning Ventilset
- Air Lift AutoPilot v2 Manifold/Software Issue
Cone Seat Lug Nuts / Air Lift AutoPilot v2 Manifold
- Wheels Update/Exo Mount/v2 Update
Failed Ideas/Exo Mount
Klutch Republik SL14
- Neuspeed 25mm Rear Sway Bar Adjustment
OEM Jetta Rear View Camera (RVC)
- Air Suspension Components Upgrade
- Air Suspension Mini-Review
Recaro Car Seat
- Life Update: New Job
More Wheel Photos
ShrinkAllTheCars
Trunk Renewal
Bold-Sport Control Unit and Sensor
Bilstein Sport Shocks
- Rear View Camera Update
Air Lift Performance Series Air Struts
Air Lift Performance Series Air Struts Installation and Mini Review
Ride Height
Accident
- Totaled
Strip Down
The End
- Klutch Republik Product Feature Link
- Part Out Links

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Engine Bay Transformation

[Fuk It MkV]

Im glad your car is getting the documentation thread it deserves

[tomshouse516]

I liked the old thread better.

JK. love you car

[mar10]

Glad to see this happen!

[Rresetrrewind]

Please don't delete my thumb
I'm glad this is happening man.

[tomshouse516]

I like the layout, makes me want to go back and clean up my thread.

[AWD-TAXI]

[rwm19]

[thygreyt]

new format is a lot better!

um.. pics for clicks?

[ClydeandBonnie23]

Thank god this is back! Glad you decided to make another one!
And this is for you sir..

[peskyrabbit]

Needs more CH content.

[bryangb]

No pictures no care

[07silverbullet]

In

[kueckerdj09]

Still gonna be subbed to this. Definitely a very inspiring car for the OEM+ theme

[ubecrew610]

[heimbachae]

welcome back man. seriously glad you posted this, because i was TOTALLY looking for that wiper arm shutter fix and i missed ya

[KIDVersion 1]

Im glad your car is getting the documentation thread it deserves

Glad to see this happen!

Please don't delete my thumb
I'm glad this is happening man.

I like the layout, makes me want to go back and clean up my thread.

new format is a lot better!

um.. pics for clicks?

Thank god this is back! Glad you decided to make another one!
And this is for you sir..

In

Still gonna be subbed to this. Definitely a very inspiring car for the OEM+ theme

welcome back man. seriously glad you posted this, because i was TOTALLY looking for that wiper arm shutter fix and i missed ya

Glad you decided to make another thread.

Good ideas, your car is the best MKV Jetta imho !

Yippee glad to see you and it back!!

this. I loved following the old thread and have used a few of your diy's already. And you already know I your car.

So glad this is back
By far one of the most inspirational builds out here !

this timeline shows alot of your progress, keep up the good work bud, car looks awesome

Thank you all for the support. This time around will be slow. A lot less whoring and pointless babbling. I will always entertain questions relating to the vehicle and answer to the best of my ability. I want to keep this thread clean, work safe, and informative...essentially, a "one stop shop".

I updated a few of the posts with old threads I have made, such as DIY, FYI, and FAQ. I should have reserved a few more spaces, but I will make do with what I have.

[street_peddler]

[OEM+ sluts]

Glad you decided to make another thread.

[mar10]

Thank you all for the support. This time around will be slow. A lot less whoring and pointless babbling. I will always entertain questions relating to the vehicle and answer to the best of my ability. I want to keep this thread clean, work safe, and informative...essentially, a "one stop shop".

I updated a few of the posts with old threads I have made, such as DIY, FYI, and FAQ. I should have reserved a few more spaces, but I will make do with what I have.

Reserved.

Good ideas, your car is the best MKV Jetta imho !

[pheatton]

Yippee glad to see you and it back!!

[anteramk5jetta]

[20rabbit08]

Definitely a very inspiring car for the OEM+ theme

this. I loved following the old thread and have used a few of your diy's already. And you already know I your car.

[kickapoo]

So glad this is back
By far one of the most inspirational builds out here !

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[DubbinDubCee]

Do i HAVE to go back and make sure i read everything in the previous thread???

[KIDVersion 1]

Do i HAVE to go back and make sure i read everything in the previous thread???

Haha. Only if you want to. Now that I am organizing everything in here, there is really no need to leaf through the pointless conversations.

All posts have been updated. A good photo of every major change to the vehicle has been posted, including the engine bay. The original window sticker has been added to the first post as well.

To everyone: I knew that the previous thread had a lot of views (just shy of 100,000), but I had no idea how many actually followed the thread. Thank you all for the support; it means a lot.

[Rresetrrewind]

I never noticed how many wheels your car REALLY went through.

[DubbinDubCee]

I enjoy everyone's pointless convo! Keeps me entertained

[thygreyt]

hey! today was my bday... how come you didnt say anything? lol.

btw, i just turned 23

[KIDVersion 1]

My appologies Fred. Happy birthday! I hope it was thoroughly enjoyable!

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Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July. Take a moment from the drinks, bbq, and pool to reflect on our freedom, our country's independence, and those who gave all to allow us to enjoy ourselves as we do.