Aonarch's Carpool Lane Hero!

[Aonarch]

^ As of 05Oct2012.



Picked up 13Aug2012 from Gunther VW.



Does this come standard, if so that is awesome!




I traded my MKVI GTI for the 2012 Beetle, which turned out to be a Dung Beetle (Harr dee harr harr), but thankfully VWoA bought it back and I ordered a 2012 JSW TDI CW with Pano and Nav... I was rather disappointed when a base TDI showed up instead of one with Pano and Nav, but I was told the wait would be 3 more months at the earliest and I would have to drive the Beetle until it came in, so I said no this one is fine and drove it home.

Plans?

Ehh not sure, I have modded my fair share of cars, but for this one I want to it to be all about me. Feel free to input your opinion, but I will probably ignore it.

I originally wanted to just go with a set of matched springs and shocks instead of coils, but now after helping install air ride in a friend's MKVI GTI I am kind of interested in it. However, I want a trouble free setup, and air ride is not trouble free.










^ Before the Beetle.


So Far:

• Koni Coil-Overs
• O.Z. Racing Ultraleggras 17x8
• Sumitomo HTR Z III 225/45/17
• Color-matched Side Markers (Ordered)
• Bi-Xenons
• H&R RSB
• K&N Drop-in
• Muffler Delete w/ Corsa tip (Ordered)
• Yakima Rack
• 35% Llumar Tint
• De-Badged
• APR Tune (Appointment scheduled)
• Gold Brake Calipers
• Porsche 911 Turbo Plate Frame
• ETX18L Deka AGM Battery w/ Odyssey Gold SAE Terminals

[2011VWTDI]

Dont worry about pano and nav. You are gonna change with MKVII anyways..

Good luck with your new ride....

[nikhsub1]

Congrats! I ordered mine without pano and nav, on purpose Mine looked just like yours when I got it Do what you feel, as for me I already knew what had to be done long before I ever got the car... it's still a work in progress but I do love it. As for the MKVII comment, IMO this new platform needs to bake a couple of years before I get one, I've been a guinea pig too many times

[hussdog426]

needs air, xenons and you should keep this car longer than 6 months

[Aonarch]

Dont worry about pano and nav. You are gonna change with MKVII anyways..

Good luck with your new ride....

Thanks! The Golf will be sold or traded in for a MKVII, not the JSW. I plan on keeping the JSW.

Congrats! I ordered mine without pano and nav, on purpose Mine looked just like yours when I got it Do what you feel, as for me I already knew what had to be done long before I ever got the car... it's still a work in progress but I do love it. As for the MKVII comment, IMO this new platform needs to bake a couple of years before I get one, I've been a guinea pig too many times

I will get a 2015 GTI, or which ever is the 2nd MY for the MKVII in the US.

needs air, xenons and you should keep this car longer than 6 months

Agreed. I am actually keeping this. I absolutely love, love it!

This is the best VW I have owned IMO.

[FuelInMyVeins]

How much did you pay OTD? Tell us more what you think about this car in the future. I have MKV Jetta TDI 2010 DSG at this moment and thinking about trading her for JSW with manual.

[Aonarch]

Decided to drive to Helen, GA where SoWo is held each year for a tasty Reuben and some fun driving.

[nikhsub1]

Revo =/= Unitronic. Plus local support is always nice to have.

Exactly. I've had my Revo flash for over a year, good stuff.


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[Aonarch]

Exactly. I've had my Revo flash for over a year, good stuff.


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If anything goes wrong I will kick down Chris's door.

What do you guys think about rocking 18x8.5 ET35 with 215/40/18's?



Car would be 24" FTG coils, or on bags if I went with these.

[FuelInMyVeins]

If anything goes wrong I will kick down Chris's door.

What do you guys think about rocking 18x8.5 ET35 with 215/40/18's?



Car would be 24" FTG coils, or on bags if I went with these.

mehh...

[FuelInMyVeins]

I would like to see JSW with Detroit wheels.

Or these http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...Set/ES2185248/

[Aonarch]

Yuck Detroits are my least favorite wheel.

[nikhsub1]

What do you guys think about rocking 18x8.5 ET35 with 215/40/18's?

I like em but ET35 is too pokey for me.

[Aonarch]

I like em but ET35 is too pokey for me.

Yeah ET45 would be nice.

[Aonarch]

So much room for activities!

[DasCC]

Is that a stepbrothers reference?


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[Aonarch]

Is that a stepbrothers reference?


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Maybe.

[Aonarch]

Put in a K&N drop in filter. Ignore that part number. Typically I have run intakes, but for now I just wanted to keep it simple with a drop-in, plus I only open my hood for preventative maintenance, not for show.

Tomorrow I plan on shaving the baffles in the "turbo muffler" aka one of the pipes going to the turbo, I cannot remember which one it is, intake? But I know where and how to do it.

[Aonarch]

^ While prepping my SW for its first detail I noticed this... a frame bracket. Awesome!



^ My DIY foam gun in action.



^ Clean.



^ Finally finished de-badging. For some reason that was the toughest one I have ever done. Took a hair dryer, finger nails, credit card, and a ton of Goo Gone to get off.



^ On the drive to pick up my reward (Beer) this gem came on.



^ Part number for the K&N filter. BTW big noticeable difference with this motor. I live in the mountains and I have awkward hill climbs at low speeds 2nd gear under the power band, and before it would lug, now no problem.



^ My friendly assistant.

[nikhsub1]

Haha Rick Roll! You have to be careful with the rear plate... the screws they give to affix the plate to the bracket are TOO LONG (ask me how I know) and can damage the paint underneath - potentially making a hole in the sheet metal. Removing the Jetta was one of the first things I did as well.

[Dean55A]

I'm scared to death withh adding more power to my car

[shirtsTDI]

I'm scared to death withh adding more power to my car

The only thing I am afraid of when I add more power to my car is the increased potential for more speeding tickets

[Aonarch]

[98DUB]

When are the painted side markers shipping out?

[Squirrel Nuts]

This car sucks.

[Aonarch]

This car sucks.

I know mane. I heard the owner is a tool bag.

[Jedidub]

This car sucks.

wait is this Karl?

[sportwagen rick]

Gold calipers should look good.

Painting the calipers is one of those things I've put off for so long...

[Aonarch]

Gold calipers should look good.

Painting the calipers is one of those things I've put off for so long...

It isn't that bad, but I have done it a lot of times. I like to keep the paint fresh, including OEM colors (e.x. GTI).

Still trying to pick out wheels...

My #1 pick:



They are on close out at Tire Rack in silver, but I would plasti-dip them black, maybe with a gold flake.

[nikhsub1]

Mmm, light too.

[Aonarch]

Mmm, light too.

Light enough!

So what color would you paint them in?

[nikhsub1]

Light enough!

So what color would you paint them in?

I would get them powder coated... Wrinkle or textured black

[shirtsTDI]

It isn't that bad, but I have done it a lot of times. I like to keep the paint fresh, including OEM colors (e.x. GTI).

Still trying to pick out wheels...

My #1 pick:



They are on close out at Tire Rack in silver, but I would plasti-dip them black, maybe with a gold flake.

I love mine. They are nice and light. If you can get a good deal on the wheels in silver and plasti-dip them for less than the regular price, you should definitely go for it. I think on a CW car, they would go well. Here's mine for reference:

[Aonarch]

I love mine. They are nice and light. If you can get a good deal on the wheels in silver and plasti-dip them for less than the regular price, you should definitely go for it. I think on a CW car, they would go well. Here's mine for reference:

Thanks!

Yeah I am going with the silver ones for dirt cheat and them plasti-dipping them.

[Aonarch]

Ok so first round of mods is coming up. What do you guys think? Anyone have H&R's Cup Kit? I plan on upgrading all the bushings, etc to Whiteline in the upcoming future.