The Car

1997 Volkswagen GTI-VR6

Specs Performance Modifications Electronics
Suspension Exterior Interior Future Mods

Specs:

Engine: 2.8-liter six-cylinder, 172 HP
stock, approximately 370 HP with new Turbo.


Transmission: O2A Five-speed manual with O2J Gear Stack, front-wheel drive,
Peloquin Limited Slip Differential.


Safety: Dual air bags, four-wheel disc brakes w/antilock, front seatbelts w/emergency tensioning retractors; daytime running lamps. Schroth Auto-control Harnesses. Stoptech 13" front brakes.

Performance
0-60: 5.0 Seconds, 1/4 Mile 14.2 @ 103 MPH (with S/C)

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Modifications

Car was setup by Matrix Engineering with the following modifications: 
Stage 3 Turbo with Pauter Rods, JE 8.5 to 1 pistons, Collin Head,  Intercooler, Apex-i Super AVC-R, Racelogic Traction Control System and several other race preparing modifications.

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Modifications (cont..)
Exterior
Unorthodox Racing UnderDrive Pulleys
Stainless Steel Brake lines
AWE short Shift Kit
AWE Oil Cooler Kit

Electronics

Valentine-1 Radar/Laser Detector
BearCat Scanner
CB 
GPS Navigational System
2 Laptops 
2 Digital Cameras
Video Camera

Suspension

H&R Coilover Kit with uprated front springs
Neuspeed Rear Swaybar
Neuspeed front Stressbar
Eurosport Rear Stressbar

Hella A4 look for A3 lights (Kit by Potterman)
Kamei Grill
                                            Fiber Images Carbon Fiber hood (coming soon)                                                        VR6 Badges removed
Hella Smoked Side Markers
Pirelli Rosso Asymetrico 235/40/17 Tires
Kosei K-1 Racing 17x7.5" Wheels

Interior

Custom Mounted Radar Detector
Euro Switch / Jumpers
MOMO Monte Carlo Steering Wheel           MOMO
Fiberglass Racing seat
MOMO Carbon Fiber Pedals
MOMO Leather Shift Boot
MOMO Cobra Carbon Fiber Shift Knob
Passat Cup Holder

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Future Mods
 
Quaiffe six-speed
 

 
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