Written by Dave Pankew // Photos by RCH Designs  
Friday, 21 August 2009 16:25

 

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THE ESSENTIALS

Location: Rosemead, CA

Vehicle: 2002 Volkswagen GTI
IPower: 500whp with 415lb-ft

ENGINE:
Volkswagen 3.2L VR6 V6


ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

Euro Spec machining
Impex Motorsports built motor
Euro Spec stroker kit
JE pistons
Ferrea titanium retainers
Euro Spec headgasket
ARP studs
EIP Stage II turbo
VF Engineering supercharger
EIP intake
VF engineering intercooler
HPS short runner intake manifold
Bosch 770cc injectors
EIP Tuning wastegate
EIP Tuning downpipe
Milltek cat-back exhaust.
NX 75-shot of direct port


ENGINE MANAGEMENT

EIP Tuning Software


DRIVELINE

Euro Spec stage III clutch
Quaife LSD


WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES

Modsport S3s in custom Kandy Apple Red
(f) 19x10-inch with Falken FK452 275/30R19
(r) 20x11-inch with Falken FK452 305/25R20
AP Racing brakes 4-piston / 330mm
AP Racing brakes 4-piston / 308mm
Goodridge stainless steel lines
Ferodo semi-race pads.


SUSPENSION

KW Suspensions Variant 3
Autotech front and rear sway bars
Front and rear chromed control arms
VF Engineering sway bar links


EXTERIOR

Custom widebody by Auto Explosion in Gardena, CA
Shaved: door handles, molding, emblems
LSD Lambo doors
OEM R32 spoiler
OEM Euro GTi tails
Kandy Apple Red from House of Kolor.
Varad red lighting
StreetGlow strobes


INTERIOR

Custom fiberglass color-matched dash
10-inch touch screen dash mounted Car PC
Defi gauges: boost, FPR, EGT, oil pressure, oil and water temp.
Auto Meter D-Pic gauge
Nardi wheel with NR-G quick release
OEM R32 shift knob
Recaro Pole Position XL seats
Schroth 4-point harnesses
Custom door panels red suede & color-match
Varad red LED lighting


AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA

Alpine F1 Status IVA-D990 7-inch LCD
Alpine F#1 Status equalizer
Alpine MRV-F430 amps x3
Diamond Audio D9 7-inch components x6
Diamond Audio D9 tweeters x6
Alpine MRD-M1001 amps x2
Diamond Audio D9 12-inch subs x2
Sansui 7-inch monitors x2
Sony PS2 slim
Dynamat interior
Monster Cable interconnects
Optima Yellow Top
Optima Red Top


SHOUTOUTS

Shell V-Power, Falken Tire, Impex Motorsports,
Carrozzeria Design, KW Suspensions, LSD Doors






Carley Critser


Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 16:28