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My name is Kaleb, and I'll start this thread off as honest as possible. I'm 17, and a senior in Highschool. I work 20 hours a week at A&W drive in, so my funds are extremely limited. This is obviously my only running car, so it will be driven every day until I leave for basic training in July.
Still here? Good. Anyways, about the car: I drive a 2002 Galactic Blue VW Jetta. Car is a 2.0 5 speed, GLS trim with the camel leather interior. Has 179xxx miles, but is clean-ish and runs very well for it's age. I bought her in January for 3200 from a Dealer an hour away from my home town. She stayed stock for the rest of winter, but now I am finally able to drop some money on her. Forgive me, the pics aren't exactly in order. The build will move slow, but will likely speed up when my funds grow.
2 Weekends ago, I drove an hour south into Grand Rapids, and picked up a set of 16x8.5 Salad Shooters. I know what you're thinking. "16's, on a mk4? and NOTHING is more overdone than corvette wheels on Volkswagens." Forgive me. I got them for $175, so I can't really complain. On the way to kzoo, color combinations were spinning in my head. I decided on a light grey, similar to a battleship, but I plan on making them sorta shiny with clear coat.
How I got them/After cleaning
Primed
2nd coat of paint. Clear is going on later this week.
The same day, I drove another 40 minutes south and grabbed a set of crustyyy Raceland Ultimos for $100. The catch? one front strut is blown, both tophats are missing, and there are no rear struts. Next week, I plan on picking up some $65 Koni struts for the rear, and a coilover install kit from ECS. I will also be calling Raceland about a single front strut and the Tophats.
Remember, this build is very, VERY limited in terms of moolah. Tires will be some cheapo all seasons from my broken a6, 205 series with a decent amount of sidewall until I can afford something nicer. This car will be kept until death, so enjoy the ride, and Criticism is always welcome.
Still here? Good. Anyways, about the car: I drive a 2002 Galactic Blue VW Jetta. Car is a 2.0 5 speed, GLS trim with the camel leather interior. Has 179xxx miles, but is clean-ish and runs very well for it's age. I bought her in January for 3200 from a Dealer an hour away from my home town. She stayed stock for the rest of winter, but now I am finally able to drop some money on her. Forgive me, the pics aren't exactly in order. The build will move slow, but will likely speed up when my funds grow.
2 Weekends ago, I drove an hour south into Grand Rapids, and picked up a set of 16x8.5 Salad Shooters. I know what you're thinking. "16's, on a mk4? and NOTHING is more overdone than corvette wheels on Volkswagens." Forgive me. I got them for $175, so I can't really complain. On the way to kzoo, color combinations were spinning in my head. I decided on a light grey, similar to a battleship, but I plan on making them sorta shiny with clear coat.
How I got them/After cleaning
Primed
2nd coat of paint. Clear is going on later this week.
The same day, I drove another 40 minutes south and grabbed a set of crustyyy Raceland Ultimos for $100. The catch? one front strut is blown, both tophats are missing, and there are no rear struts. Next week, I plan on picking up some $65 Koni struts for the rear, and a coilover install kit from ECS. I will also be calling Raceland about a single front strut and the Tophats.
Remember, this build is very, VERY limited in terms of moolah. Tires will be some cheapo all seasons from my broken a6, 205 series with a decent amount of sidewall until I can afford something nicer. This car will be kept until death, so enjoy the ride, and Criticism is always welcome.
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