3GFX's Ride

[tase25]

Oh, and I don't know if it's you taking those pics but whoever it is has some skillz

[3GFX]

You had a great looking MZ3... glad you made the choice on the previous gen Jetta (new is cost cutting to the max)... great choice!!!

Thanks. I do like the new GLI but hey I really like this bodystyle (obviously). MkV FTW!!!

Dude, I love those doors man and the Rims are hot. Good job!

The doors were tough, I will not do that again unless I'm really bored and kind find some better glue and material.

Oh, and I don't know if it's you taking those pics but whoever it is has some skillz

Thank you, I did take those pics.

[DumpInfo]

Welcome to the dub crew! Now to mod her up

[boyracer]

Congrats on your new ride.

[3GFX]

I'm sure you read the mod list already :p

[3GFX]

Added some smoked corner markers...after brokerage fees they came to $70. Rip off if you ask me but its to late now At least they look good. Here's a picture of the Jetta FlyAudio system (I upgraded the software from iGo 8 to iGo Primo) with my new Sub Setup...a little less pound than the 12" I had in my Mazda3 but this sub covers more range.

[p-o-g-i]

Added some smoked corner markers...after brokerage fees they came to $70. Rip off if you ask me but its to late now At least they look good. Here's a picture of the Jetta FlyAudio system (I upgraded the software from iGo 8 to iGo Primo) with my new Sub Setup...a little less pound than the 12" I had in my Mazda3 but this sub covers more range.

Beautiful ride!

[dentinger]

makes me miss my MK4...

[3GFX]

Sooooo.....rim's are on and coilovers go on Tuesday. Clearance around the tires is tight especially in the front. Bring on the camber!!!

Sorry for the crappy cell pic....you know I'll take better pictures when its done

[Takumi616]

Nice ride! Keep up the great work!

[Booostin]

Nice VW... was looking at those before I got the speed. They are definitely quick.

[DumpInfo]

Very nice!

[3GFX]

Couple of changes since the last post in the thread, and even since the BubbaQ.


I've gone APR Stage 2+ Test Pipe software running a Raceland 3" downpipe custom fitted to my 2.75" Milltek Cat-Back. It's funny to say Cat-Back because at this point I'm running catless hence the "test pipe" software. I'm impressed with the power (I might dyno this weekend) but it should be around 290hp and 325tq @ crank. It's actually a good sounding exhaust, not overly loud considering there is only a muffler no resonators. But it does smell a little of gas or manliness depending on your opinion. I also have a boost gauge in the vent to keep track of the boost. I've peaked at 22psi but it usually is around 15 - 20 when I'm on it.

Love the car now, and can say with little hesitation I don't miss my Mazda as much. But I still do....a teensie bit.

Some more recent pics....


Shot at 2012-05-13


Shot at 2012-05-13


Shot at 2012-05-13


Shot at 2012-05-13

[Mitchell3]

Nice ride! I'm sure saw you a couple weeks ago by homer watson while driving my moms car.

[turtle]

Looks beautiful. Where did you take those shots, they're great!

[3GFX]

Looks beautiful. Where did you take those shots, they're great!

Thanks. These were taken around downtown Kitchener.

[3GFX]

Dyno Day!


Shot at 2012-06-11


Shot at 2012-06-11 **Correction is 15% estimate for crank to wheel losses

[bubba1983]

Your taillight selection sucks.....again. Ha

[Junior]

Nice whip. Car looks good.

[3GFX]

Your taillight selection sucks.....again. Ha

You would go there! ....I like them! (they're rare!)

Nice whip. Car looks good.

Thanks Junior!

[3GFX]

So I haven't updated in a while. Mostly cosmetic changes at this point, and some just finished yesterday so they aren't even in the pics yet!

I've done mostly cosmetic with OSIR front fog covers, painted body match paint. They now have projector fogs installed, along with a Euro switch in the cabin which allows me to disable the DRLs in parking light setting. I've also got a new boost gauge to help me keep track of boost (peak 22psi to date ). I've also gone with something a little different from most Mk5s and done custom mounted splitters on the front. They are for a 1st Gen TT. They are OSIR full carbon parts. Oh and a mandatory sticker set on rear window . Other than that the motor and the rest are par from the last update. I'm looking into a high pressure fuel pump from APR and I intend to get a new shift knob from the GF for christmas! I'm also budgeting for custom leather interior and monitor headrest, but these will be farther down the road. First priority is new summer tires. Burned through me 452s in just one season ...not happy. Enjoy the pics....

[jonjon72]

Very nice, clean mods and damn good numbers your pulling!

[Rob23]

Ride is hott. Rims are hott. i love it!

[3GFX]

Very nice, clean mods and damn good numbers your pulling!

Can't complain, but I want a HPFP for under the power band. If the car wasn't so heavy it'd be a rocket.

Ride is hott. Rims are hott. i love it!

Thanks!

[Mitchell3]

lookin awesome bank buddy haha