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2005 VW GTI 1.8T on Air Suspension

October 9, 2014 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

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
20
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.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
custom madeAvant Garde F220 3 piece wheels in a custom red velvet powder coated finish
Rear Wheel Type
custom made Avant Garde F220 3 piece wheels in a custom red velvet powder coated finish
Front Wheel Size
18x9 et +22
Rear Wheel Size
18x9 et +35
Front Tire Size
215/40/18 Falken Ziex 912
Rear Tire Size
215/40/18 Falken Ziex 912

Paint Details

Color
indigo ink
Paint Type
Oem
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
oem w/boser extension welded on
Grille
aftermarket badgeless
Bumpers
Oem
Wing
Oem 20th Anniversary Edition
Body Mods
completely shaved hatch shaved wipers rear wiper delete
Body Mods by
Collier Brothers Auto Body

Interior Details

Dashboard
Oem
Gauges
NewSouth boost gauge
Steering Wheel
Oem
Console
Oem
Head Unit
JVC AVX 840
Amps
Oem
Speakers
Oem
Video System
JVC
Stereo Installed by
myself
Shifter
Oem
Seats
Oem heated leather
Tint Percent
20 all aroundentire windshield 35
Trunk or Bed
black suede wrapped false floor
Upholstery Description
oem black leather

2005 VW GTI 1.8T owned by Reggie Pearson

2005 VW GTI 1.8T “EUROSLUT” owned by Reggie Pearson

 

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Filed Under: Features, October 2014


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