Luke0549 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Well, the biggest car change I think I have ever made! Going from 2 door to 4 door. RWD to FWD N/A to supercharged 2005 build year to 1989 build year Electric windows to keep fit windows Aircon to sunroof Nissan to VW! So yeah... Quite a change! Have I done the right thing? Who knows. There are many reasons for the swap; needed to clear some debts - have a company car coming next month, so don't really want a 350z sitting on the drive depreciating in value when I'll drive it once every few months. Etc. Yes, it looks ugly. - my girlfriend has refused to be seen in it, my parents think I'm stupid, and all my work have looked at me and said "you sold your last car for that?!" But for some reason I love it. It's had a G60 engine conversion with a supercharger. It's mental. It's been round the 'ring aswell! Plus, rust free! - had a Vw specialist look over it who said it was one of the best examples he had ever seen! Not bad! Anyways - I've been laughed at enough times. So here are the pictures for you! Edited September 18, 2013 by Luke0549 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Needs spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I like it. Rear end looks a bit 90s. I'd swap out the amber rears for some clears if they do them, and some nice 18's would look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Depends how much you paid for it. If its shed money and dollar in your arse pocket then people can go blow themselves. If not ...........then errrrm..........well I'm sure it's mother loved its looks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Its..... Its...... Its.............. Its a Jetta Nuff Said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 As long as it suits yours needs then fair play. Looks like its in a fantastic condition and order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Its absolutely mint! And stupidly quick. Much more fun to drive than the zed. And yeah, my mate who built this from ground up spent 7-9k, I got it for a fraction of that! Winning! I'll get it dyno'd and see how much is actually going on under there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dErZ Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I really like that. Good move looks super clean. I too need to follow in your path, my car sits on the drive for weeks without being driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 then get out and drive it...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Its absolutely mint! And stupidly quick. Much more fun to drive than the zed. And yeah, my mate who built this from ground up spent 7-9k, I got it for a fraction of that! Winning! I'll get it dyno'd and see how much is actually going on under there! Fraction = win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Build Spec; G60 engine rebuilt top and bottom Ported head Ported throttle body Stage 4 JMR charger Magnacor leads Supersprint 4-2-1 manifold cat delete Seat Toledo 2.25 exhaust system fits a treat Windige tray Sns chip 3.5bar fuel reg Recirt boost delete Jabba sport induction kit Rally intercooler and elbow 68mm pulley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Rear end looks a bit 90s. Theres a good reason for that Keep the ambers, they're more period correct. Overall, "like". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well done Luke, That looks retro cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Sort the wheels and job done! Looking forwards to the dyno - like Ricey said, if you got it for a couple of grand max then good move otherwise...hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I like it. Rear end looks a bit 90s. I'd swap out the amber rears for some clears if they do them, and some nice 18's would look good. Because 18's look so great on a Jetta.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Presumably this version has brakes and suspension that work? I had the most humble Jetta once and neither of the above mentioned seemed to have been included Good luck with it Luke - reasonably rare beast I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Needs spacers And a stubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Rebuilt from ground up. not a single rust spot. absolutely mint. And yeah, minimal money! Really happy with the purchase! the ATS cups aren't really my cup of tea either. But they'll do for now. Looking at the BBS RS. shame they're so god damn expensive for the real thing! Ive got spacers already! And yeah, suspension and brakes all working fine - need some uprated stuff, but again, they'll do for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm not a big fan of the euro look but that would pull it off well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero_slk Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 seat toledo zorst .... Nice car mate, MEGA rare these days as long as you enjoy it, dont listen to what others say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I do like that a lot. I bet it bothers a few people when you pull away from them. The only thing I'd change is some period BBS... love those wheels on the older Vee Dubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Cool man, really interesting car this. As said leave the ambers they suit the style. Try and get some early OEM alloys for it, that will look awesome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Went out for a hoon in it last night for the first time properly! My word, it's wonderful! Tops out at about 120, but it gets there quickly. Definentley showed up an old type R, Porsche boxster and many many diesel audis/bmws. Which, by no means is hard, but the thought of those faces, after aspiring to a diesel Audi/BMW, to be slaughtered by a 1989 heap of junk. I think the best moment this week was when I showed a friend who said "I thought when you buy a new car your supposed to get something better?" Changed his mind after a few minutes of being in the passenger seat! Handles really well, and getting into/sitting in the power band is a nice place to be. The seats unfortunately lack holding your body in the bends. But apart from that its fantastic. And it's more fuel efficient than the zed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 So, i found out last night that a 350z can't escape me, and they can see my lights fade away in the distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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