Top 3 musts after buying a VW...

[anthony_VWJET]

So... I've had my Jetta for over 2 weeks. After looking through the forum, there are so many things to do/add/mod/upgrade/etc. So here lies the question... What are the top 3 things that are a must after buying a VW (both appearance and perfomance wise).

Originally my plans were:
1. Re-Paint stock TFSI rims black
2. Chip
3. Possibly invisible bra or exhaust...




Thoughts?

[Dragonzdk]

chip ftw

call a few of the chip distributors and do the free test....the rest is history

[anthony_VWJET]

chip ftw

call a few of the chip distributors and do the free test....the rest is history

Hey Dragonzdk, how much did you pay for your chip? Whats your fuel consumption like with it?

[Greg Roles]

1. Run it in hard.
2. Flog a sik VN.
3. Get lucky in it.

[anthony]

Whatever you do,do NOT paint the alloys Black.
It will look like a base model Jetta offered in some overseas markets,which came with plastic hubcaps,and they have been stolen off ...
The factory alloys are a classic,just keep them looking as clean as possable at all times.

[Mischa]

1 suspension
2 chip
3 leave it at that

[Manaz]

I'd almost certainly be getting the invisible car-bra if I were buying new. Hating the stone-chips on my Bora

[decksla]

performance

1. chip
2. sus
3. brakes


appearance

1. tint
2. sus
3. wheels

maybe.

i could be wrong.

wouldnt be the first time. though thats what i would do.

if one list

1. chip
2. tint
3. sus
4. wheels
5. brakes

[MrGadget]

I reckon if you chip it you should do the brakes at the same time so you can stop.

[anthony_VWJET]

Suspension? Really? The TFSI has sport suspension.. I wouldve thought that would be one of the things i wouldnt have to think about changing.

I wouldnt mind getting the invisible car-bra, though its a bit dear, anyone know where it can be done around Sydney?

I love the stock rims on the Jetta, but i wish they were black...

[Mr Messy]

Just don't wash the wheels, you'll have the desired effect in less than a fortnight.

[anthony_VWJET]

Just don't wash the wheels, you'll have the desired effect in less than a fortnight.

Hahaha, the real dark black vintage look... nice.

[Mischa]

Suspension? Really? The TFSI has sport suspension.. I wouldve thought that would be one of the things i wouldnt have to think about changing.

I wouldnt mind getting the invisible car-bra, though its a bit dear, anyone know where it can be done around Sydney?

I love the stock rims on the Jetta, but i wish they were black...

its not tooooo bad. but it depends what you want and what you're expecting. it will probably be adequate for a while but after a year or so you may find yourself wanting it a bit stiffer and flatter through corners. unfortunately its not a cheap upgrade, you're looking at 2k+ if you want a quality set of coilover suspension. you can also do it the cheap way and just buy springs but that isnt really my style, i like to have the best gear in such a nice car.

[blutopless2]

Whats your fuel consumption like with it?

if you dont flog it then your fuel consumption will improve.

[limmy]

i'm with you, paint the wheels. not 100% black though. throw in a bit of silver chrome so it catches some light. almost gun metal grey but darker. see below.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/...543dcd.jpg?v=0