The Vow: Kyle Pearson’s 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI - Essentials

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ESSENTIALS

Owner: Kyle Pearson
Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Location: Georgetown, ON
Engine: Volkswagen AWP 1.8L I4
Horsepower: 263 whp
Torque: 302 lb-ft

Facebook: Kyle Pearson
Twitter: @fkndubn
Instagram: @fkndubbin

ENGINE

K03s turbocharger
ECS Tuning intercooler
034 Motorsports hoses
Audi TT 710P BOV
K&N air filter
Forge air intake
Bosch 383cc injectors
NGK spark plugs
Audi R8 coils
Doman8 Performance Tuning stage 2 tune

EXHAUST

42 Draft Designs
Eurospot down-pipe
Magnaflow exhaust tip
High-flow cat

DRIVETRAIN

Southbend (stage 2 clutch, aluminum flywheel)
Quaife LSD

WHEELS / TIRES

Work Meister SR1 wheels – 18x9 +22 (f/r)
Sailun Atrezzo tires – 215/35/18 (f/r)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance Slam Series XL air suspension
Koni FSD rear shocks
Firestone F9000 rear air sleeves
ECS Tuning polyurethane bushings
C-notched frame

EXTERIOR

GLI (valences, skirt kit)
Euro shaved front rubstrip
DEPO projector headlights
Mercedes-Benz Dolomitbraun Metallic paint
LED lighting

INTERIOR

Mk5 GTI shift knob
NRG (short hub, 2.0 quick release)
Project Feint custom brown leather steering wheel
Crown Royal Northern Harvest shift boot
NewSouth Performance gauges
Steering column gauge pod
Konig R32 bucket seats
C-pillar strut brace
Brushed aluminum City Jetta vents
Custom plywood truck setup

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

JVC touchscreen head unit
Rockford Fosgate 1300 W amplifier
Polk Audio 800 W subwoofers (2)
Pioneer (tweeters (2), fuse holder)

SPONSORS

GoClean Waterless, Das Parts Volkswagen Specialists, Doman8 Performance Tuning, Project Feint CA, Marshall’s Auto & Refinishing, JP Powder Coating

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