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  • James Dean's MK4 1.8T Jetta

    Thought I might start a little build thread.
    Don't have anything other than status updates on Facebook documenting it.

    Started off completely stock.
    Stock includes,
    Shattered clutch.
    Cracked sump.
    Dents.
    Chips in the windscreen.
    Snapped oil dipstick.
    Cracked coolant flange.

    [picture of stock bora dripping fluids]

    First night I had it most of the VW emblems where stolen.
    Not winning.

    Modifications.

    Wheels/Suspension.
    19" Work Eurolines.
    8mm Spacers on the front.
    XYZ Coilovers, modified in the rear.

    Exterior.
    De-badged.
    Team HEKO slimline weather shields.
    Single wiper.
    Stickers!
    VWWatercooled.org.au stickers in the rims. Thanks to The_Hawk.
    Dora the explorer hanging off the tow hook thing.
    Murdered rear guards.

    Interior.
    Fixed back Recaro drivers seat.
    GTi cluster.

    Engine.
    1.8T AGU engine.
    Mini beer keg intake.

    -

    Plans/future mods/waiting to arrive.

    Waiting to arrive.

    Wink mirror.
    Camber shims.
    Rear arm relocation plates.

    Plans.
    Bigger spacers on the rear.
    Lighter rims.
    Roof racks.
    Votex full kit.

    Next year/2013 mods.
    TSI forged crank.
    Forged conrods and pistons.
    Cams.
    Computer.
    Intake plenum.
    Bigger turbo (much bigger)
    Heavy as **** clutch.
    LSD.
    Shaved engine bay.

    In the future I am hoping to get around the 500hp mark out of the engine. Might also hit the AWD path but not sure if it worth the work yet.

    Some pictures?


    IMG_7998 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr


    IMG_8008 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr


    IMG_7873-2 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr

    Also a shot of Maca's car (Shows the rolling height of my wheel arch)


    IMG_7991 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr

  • #2
    Awesome looking Bora mate!!

    Eurolines look dope!
    | MK6 GTI | CW | Detriots/M220/XD9s | Coils | RACKS | OEM+ | ENJOYED |
    | SOLD | MK4 .:R32 | BMP | BBS-CH | Haldex | KWV2 | CAI | CUPRA-LIP | RACKS | STATIC | Blacked Out y0! |
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    • #3
      Originally posted by tomtom_r32 View Post
      Awesome looking Bora mate!!

      Eurolines look dope!
      Thanks mate, just got to get them painted.

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      • #4
        awesome work James, looks great

        Ride height is fantastic
        My build thread here: 1.6 sr into 1.8T http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...-8t-63249.html

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        • #5
          That rolling shot is more of an ideal height. With smaller tyres thats how it will roll.

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          • #6
            A few more photos.

            Engine out.

            SDC11210 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr

            The wiring loom that was tangled as ****.

            SDC11213 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr

            New engine about to go in.

            SDC11226 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr

            Engine in!

            SDC11234 by James Dean Photography, on Flickr

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            • #7
              nice one! Keep the photos coming
              VW: it aint just a car, its a way of life
              There are few things more satisfying in life than finding a solution to a problem and implementing it
              My Blog: tinkererstales.blogspot.com.au

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              • #8
                Looks so hot in white, nice car mate.
                2003 Bora 4Motion

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                • #9
                  Good to see you are documenting it James.
                  Your photography is great!

                  Here's hoping you can meet those plans you have set for yourself.
                  My Tiguan TSI APR Stg2 + RPF1's

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                  • #10
                    looks dope man, what colour are you going with the wheels?

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                    • #11
                      Looks awesome, great photos!

                      How's the motor change feeling?

                      Eurolines look awesome!

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                      • #12
                        looking good mate!

                        love how low it is with the eurolines. crazy.

                        good work on the 1.8T


                        i like volkswagens
                        My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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                        • #13
                          looking nice man loving the work being put in to the car but loving the wheels even more hehe

                          best of luck with the swap and keep the pics coming
                          -2003 Vw Bora Vr6 4-Motion - Back From The Dead LiNk tO PhOtO Thread
                          -1993 Nissan Nx-R , SR20DE+T Project.
                          -1993 Kawasaki ZZR250 (grey import)"The StreetFighter"

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                          • #14
                            looking good man! I wanna see some Rear shots! The lows look good

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                            • #15
                              So hot, want to touch the hiney..
                              VW Bora V6 4motion

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