dano17
01-17-2012, 12:07 PM
http://www.klutchrepublik.com/blog/fresh-kicks
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The opportunity to completely change the style of a car in a single day is in its wheels; or shall we say kicks? This Passat changes wheels like I change shoes, maybe even more.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6712245775_be2f012151_b.jpg
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Each different set gives the car a new character: from the classy and elegant Porsche twists, to the practical yet showy widened steelies, to what owner Dan Opdenaker refers to as his “unicorn wheels” – staggered 15” Gotti J55A’s, the current summer shoes on this ’97 Passat GLX.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6712244515_39957eff5c_b.jpg
The ever-evolving wheels are certainly an eye-catcher, and considering that Dan’s plans include some new sets this coming year, a definite favorite mod of the owner- however, the other work done to this car creates a beautiful blank canvas to work off of with each new change.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6712247363_b404c05271_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6712249339_f0075fd4b6_b.jpg
Since Dan purchased the car a couple years ago, it’s had a major facelift. Some minor work had been started- coils and new headliner- but Dan took both a huge step farther. The coils have been swapped out for an air setup. This Passat rides on AirLift Slam series front struts and the performance series in the back, all controlled by the BagRiders paddle valve manual air management system.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6712248201_3fea17c7eb_b.jpg
The headliner as well has been expanded upon. Today this Windsor Blue Passat has lost its stock tan interior and swapped it out for a black one.
Finally to complete the package, this wagon has a C2 chip, Magnaflow 2.25” exhaust, and e-codes. With this solid base that Dan has put together over the last couple of years, he has laid the groundwork for a really great car. There are big plans ahead, not just for fresh kicks, but some other goodies as well; and I, for one, can bet that this won’t be the last you see of this wagon.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6712246397_968b4ac406_b.jpg
More pics at http://www.klutchrepublik.com/blog/fresh-kicks
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6712247745_bb47d3bb6f_b.jpg
The opportunity to completely change the style of a car in a single day is in its wheels; or shall we say kicks? This Passat changes wheels like I change shoes, maybe even more.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6712245775_be2f012151_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6712245325_f849a441c8_b.jpg
Each different set gives the car a new character: from the classy and elegant Porsche twists, to the practical yet showy widened steelies, to what owner Dan Opdenaker refers to as his “unicorn wheels” – staggered 15” Gotti J55A’s, the current summer shoes on this ’97 Passat GLX.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6712244515_39957eff5c_b.jpg
The ever-evolving wheels are certainly an eye-catcher, and considering that Dan’s plans include some new sets this coming year, a definite favorite mod of the owner- however, the other work done to this car creates a beautiful blank canvas to work off of with each new change.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6712247363_b404c05271_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6712249339_f0075fd4b6_b.jpg
Since Dan purchased the car a couple years ago, it’s had a major facelift. Some minor work had been started- coils and new headliner- but Dan took both a huge step farther. The coils have been swapped out for an air setup. This Passat rides on AirLift Slam series front struts and the performance series in the back, all controlled by the BagRiders paddle valve manual air management system.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6712248201_3fea17c7eb_b.jpg
The headliner as well has been expanded upon. Today this Windsor Blue Passat has lost its stock tan interior and swapped it out for a black one.
Finally to complete the package, this wagon has a C2 chip, Magnaflow 2.25” exhaust, and e-codes. With this solid base that Dan has put together over the last couple of years, he has laid the groundwork for a really great car. There are big plans ahead, not just for fresh kicks, but some other goodies as well; and I, for one, can bet that this won’t be the last you see of this wagon.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6712246397_968b4ac406_b.jpg
More pics at http://www.klutchrepublik.com/blog/fresh-kicks