2005 VW GTI 1.8T on Air Suspension

2005 VW GTI 1.8T owned by Reggie Pearson

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Issue

October 2014

Owner

Reggie Pearson

Ride

EUROSLUT
(2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T)

Meaning Behind the Name

it's a european car and I love to be around them alot

Photographer

Jason Carroll

Ride Details

Original Cost

$10K

Build Cost

$17K

What was the inspiration?

I wanted something that had aftermarket support but wanted to go with a less is more approach with tasteful mods.

How long did it take you to build?

3 years

How long have you been building?

7+ years

Club Affiliations

Rival House

Your future plans?

new Audi RS-5

Vehicle history

It was purchased used with aftermarket wheels with an off road stance. I've been working on the vehicle for a few years and have more planned for the future. Of course all my friends for the continued support

Thanks to

my girlfriend June Daley for pushing me to get out there with the car. Chris Wells, Mike Adkins for the air install. Jason Sprengle form Sprengles Innovative Kustoms for the handpainted air tank. Jacob Brcic Photography for the exposure.

Previous Rides

1983 Toyota Supra 2000 Toyota Solara

Engine Details

Make

Volkswagen 2005

Cylinders

Displacement

1,781 cc

Engine Mods

Apr Stage 1 Ecu upgrade.Apr R1 diverter valve NewSouth Indiglo boost gauge. Forge Motorsport Turbo inlet hose, AFE intake

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel

oem

Axle

oem

Gears

oem

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame

passenger side frame notch so axle lears when airing out

Frame Builder

Chris Wells

Drop or lift inches

4 inch drop 4 inch lift

Front Shocks

Airlift Xls

Rear Shocks

Firestone sleeve bagsBilstein HD shocks

Compressor Info

Viair 480C Compressor Dual Pack

Valve Info

Accuair VU4

Airbag Info

3/8 lineAccuair elevel management w/touchpad and w/ileveldual SMC water traps7 gallon handpainted air tank including ends to resemble foil. Hardlined. Dakota Digital ODYR-19-1 gauge molded in overhead.