Issue
August 2020
Owner
Jeff Sasser
Ride
Understated
(2014 VW MK6 GTI)
(2014 VW MK6 GTI)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because the car is anything but Understated
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
Original Cost
25k
Build Cost
10k and going up
What was the inspiration?
Always been a VW fan. I've had multiple aircooled and 1 older GTI but wanted to do a more updated watercooled
How long did it take you to build?
4yrs and counting
How long have you been building?
I've messed with cars and trucks for 20+ years as a hobby.
Your future plans?
More engine upgrades and details u der the hood and some more interior work.
Vehicle history
Bought car in 2014 and immediately started changing the car piece by piece
Thanks to
Terry S, JR, Josh Boogie from Southern Fried Garage, Josh Hines VW South Charlotte
Previous Rides
Many air cooled Beetles,98 GTI,71 Mustang,64 Galaxy 500XL,70 C10,72 C10,72 SS ElCamino,2010 HHR SS,2012 Colorado z71,94 Isuzu pup,86 Isuzu Pup,05 passat Wagon,2015 Golf Sportwagen,2018 Passat GT
Engine Details
Make
2.0 TSI 2014
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2L
Engine Mods
Stock internals
Engine Add Ons
K04 Turbo,Unitronic Tune, BFI stage 1 motor and trans mounts, Spulen boost and charge pipes,Full 3in magnaflow turbo back exhaust w Hi flow cat.
Chrome or polish
Few billets accessory caps and full Carbon fiber covers
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
DSG auto with Unitronic stage 1 tune to help w increase in HP w bigger turbo.
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Full Airlift Performance Series Air Ride
w/ dual Viair 444c.
Running 5 Gallon Air Tank
partially submerged in hatch floor and Slam Specialty valve block.
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Rotiform SPF
Rear Wheel Type
Rotiform SPF
Front Wheel Size
19X8.5 45 offset
Rear Wheel Size
19X8.5 45 offset
Front Tire Size
235/35/19
Rear Tire Size
235/35/19
Paint Details
Color
Factory Black Magic Pearl
Graphics By
Body Details
Grille
Golf R grill color matched
Wing
Carbin Fiber rear wing
Addon Accessories
Front and Rear Carbon fiber splitters and matching Golf R carbon fiber sideskirts
Interior Details
Steering Wheel
Carbon Fiber From TAW w red stiching
Head Unit
Factory upgraded Nav unit
Amps
Rockford Fosgate PBR500x1
Speakers
Factory components w custom sub enclose made from old Samsonite luggage with a Rockford Fosgate P2 Sub
Stereo Installed by
Josh Boogie at Southern Fried Garage
Shifter
BFI red leather shift knob
Seats
Red leather
Tint Percent
22%
Upholstery Description
Has full red leather replacement interior with Carbon Fiber dash console and switch covers
Upholstery Description
Car has 370mm Revo brakes up front and slotted an drilled rears w upgraded pads
Upholstery By
Classic Soft Trim
2014 VW MK6 GTI
Owned by: Jeff Sasser
Photos by: Chris Gosda
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