project punschkrappfel

[andrew@openroad]

punschkrappfel is a slang, somewhat rude, but funny, term for the region of Austria where BagYard resides. I'm not a big fan of build up threads, in fact, I **** them for the most part. However, I felt it would be fun to have some sort of a documentary on the 'rebuilding' of my GTI.

When I first bought my GTI back in 2003, I never thought I'd end up where I am today. This car has been through four, soon to be five stages of bodywork, paint, wheels, etc. I'll just stop talking and kick this thing of with some pictures.

3 years ago:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2319/2095045902_debb2d69ea_o.jpg

2 years ago

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3161279198_b20244a672_b.jpg

Last Season

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3496026586_6bb60fb53d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3495207513_f214f3a7b1_b.jpg

I will get some updated pics this weekend of how the car sits now. I assure you, it isn't "together" or "nice". It's just "functional", and thats all that matters for right now.

Plans:

OEM European Front Bumper
OEM European Front Rub Strip
OEM European Rear Bumper
OEM 25th AE Mirrors (longer than stubby's but shorter than NA)
OEM 25th AE Headlights
OEM European RSSR Tails
OEM R32 F&R Seats
OEM R32 Pedals
OEM R32 E-Brake Handle
BBS 3 Spoke Wood Wheel
Rear Seat Delete/False Floor
BagYard Bombers (custom finished in some color...TBD)
Dual 3 Gallon tank management
480c Compressor
Accuair SwitchSpeed (not 100% on this yet)
Accuair Manifold
Fikse FM-10's 17x8 (setup changes to 17x8 F & 17x9.5 R)
2x New Fikse 7.5" Barrels
2x New Fikse 2" Lips
Filled Notches
Filled Ovals


Parts Purchased:
OEM R32 Seats
OEM R32 E-brake Boot
OEM R32 Pedals
OEM Euro RSSR Tails
OEM R32 F&R Seats
OEM 25th AE Mirrors
Fikse Wheels, Lips & Barrels

I'll post pictures when I get home next weekend. Most of the work will be done by myself and Euro-Werks Performance in Clifton Heights. My friends Mike & Eric own the shop and both of them turn out stellar work. I'm excited to get this project rolling and make something of the car again. I really do miss driving something that has some 'style' or 'panache'. I welcome all comments, criticisms, suggestions, etc.

Cheers,
Andrew

[Kielan]

Well that was tits last season thats for sure. I can't wait to see what it looks like when all is done.

[Jedidiah]

So this is the beauty you were talking to me about. Looks awesome man.. definitely excited to see it all finished up. ETA on it being completed?

[andrew@openroad]

Thanks for the good words.

And yes, this is what I was talking about. I've already purchased a number of parts and I'm hoping that some of these other European parts turn up on Vortex soon, or else I'm going to have to change my plans a little bit.

My goal is to have the car finished by April 18th. I would like to have the car debut at the New England Dustoff.

[boostAbear]

I loved the last stage, cant wait to see the new one, maybe at seacrets...hahaha

[andrew@openroad]

maddddd cougars!

....and cars.

[slimadi]

Looks awesome i like a lot.

[andrew@openroad]

thanks!

r32 seats got picked up today
side skirts are in shipment
euro rssr tails are in shipment
fikse wheels are in philly
fikse barrels are in philly
euro 25th mirrors are being picked up in a week

this is going to be a quick build!

[hinrichs]

thought you sold this?

[audi666]

looks like a neat car.

[Brian@Rotiform]

can't wait to redo those fikses for you :devillook

[Effin' Euro]

loved your car before, can't wait to see this one finished!

[audi666]

can't wait to redo those fikses for you :devillook

your redoing them eh?

[Vegas13]

i love the wheels dude. this is super clean, and the UNCL BUCK plate is awesome lol