1999 Jetta 1.8T

[Sidey]

In SA original wheels aren't available. And I am not paying half my years salary to import a set of wheels lol

[anthony]

I am also not a fan of those wheels,wht not get a set off a VR6 ???

[coons88]

Looks good man, desperately needs the VR6 front lip though! Form > function

Is there enough clearance under the bonnet to stick the engine on some spacers to raise it up 10-20mm? Save you from having to raise up the whole car

[Sidey]

Looks good man, desperately needs the VR6 front lip though! Form > function

Is there enough clearance under the bonnet to stick the engine on some spacers to raise it up 10-20mm? Save you from having to raise up the whole car

I need to have my intercooler pipe modified to be able to raise the engine, I am looking at the option when I change my turbo pretty soon.

[Sidey]

Long time no update.
Fitted a new tailpiece.



Black vr6 carpet set from the scrappys.



So on my off day I did some washing.




After 2 hours of washing and blasting with the pressure washer, we have....

[Sidey]

Had some time to strip the interior and fit the carpet.

Old carpet



Old vs new


Cleaned, vacuum'd and wiped down.


Much better