Author Topic: Jetta Mods (Read 5637 times)

JetterBug · « **on:** June 21, 2007, 07:56:05 PM »

I have done absolutely nothing with my car except love it.

Does anyone have some (inexpensive) ideas for ways to make it look sportier and different from every other Jetta I see? I was thinking of a rear spoiler and possibly the tail lights.

Richard-EB · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2007, 08:38:19 PM »

It all depends on the look you want. You can usually find some aftermarket rims for fairly inexpensive, which is a good route. You could upgrade the front grille, shave (remove) your rear emblems, add a new body kit, and so on. It is all about what you want your car too look like and how much you want to spend.

Rocky Mountain Club B5 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2007, 08:38:19 PM »

92UrS4 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2007, 08:44:49 PM »

Exactly, to be unique, it is going to cast you more than to be like the rest. Like Richard said there are many options. If you are just going for pure aesthetics then things like some euro tails, maybe "joey mod" the headlights, aspherical mirrors, maybe a little lip spoiler, like on the M3s. These things will still cost you some money. The "joey mod" is do it yourself thing if you research it on VWVortex in the MKIV forums I believe. Just the cost of supplies and time.

There are also aftermarket headlight options as well.

Richard-EB · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2007, 09:03:50 PM »

Work is a little slow, so I decided to help you out:

Joey Mod - http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3278714
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3170671

I have always found that the fun of driving a car is knowing it is uniquely mine. You could also look into an exhaust which would give your car a unique sound. Just an idea.

Eric18T · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2007, 10:44:49 PM »

Maybe some wheels, coilovers, turbo upgrade...

92UrS4 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2007, 10:52:34 PM »

Ahem, Eric she did say "inexpensive."

gragravar · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2007, 11:20:54 PM »

I like the understated look, tint, debadged, maybe some nice looking wheels.

Eric18T · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2007, 11:49:03 PM »

Quote from: gietl on June 21, 2007, 10:52:34 PM

Ahem, Eric she did say "inexpensive."

price is relative..

SweetVW · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2007, 10:42:26 PM »

Get an RMCB5 sticker! That is the sportiest zing for your bling!

Richard-EB · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:10:47 PM »

and it adds 5hp...

jayryan · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2007, 08:13:28 AM »

Eric, your suggestions rule all. I need to go to bed. I'm watching Doom and it's 4am. I'm supposed to hit the concert tomorrow.

Put all yer moneny into the engine and stuff

90Carat · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2007, 02:16:35 PM »

Post a couple of picts to help us visualize whats doin'.

JetterBug · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2007, 03:08:03 PM »

I promise when its clean I will take some pictures and put em up, and the bimmer too!

JetterBug · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2007, 02:48:01 PM »

Alright, next Jetta question. What size rims are good for an upgrade without altering the suspension? We might be keeping it, hehehe.

92UrS4 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2007, 03:00:52 PM »

You should be able to go to 17" wheels. You could do 18" as well, but you will really have a 4x4 look going. Even with the 17" you will but it wont be as significant.

SweetVW · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:00:31 PM »

I would say 17" is the biggest you should go without lowering.

JetterBug · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:12:00 PM »

Wonderful, Ill have to look into that. I went onto Discount Tires website, and they have this thing where you can see what certain rims will look like on your car, and I put 22s on it. Hahahaha!!!!! Man that was the funniest thing I have seen/done all day... work is slow today

92UrS4 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:24:19 PM »

You can do that on tirerack.com as well. Just for comparisons sake.

gragravar · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:53:56 PM »

I'd 2nd the vote for 17's. anything larger and the risk of bending it goes way up with a narrow sidewall on the tire.

I run 18's on the allroad, but its tires are so big I still get a 45 series sidewall. even then I have bent the allroad rims a couple of times.

JetterBug · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2007, 06:47:03 PM »

So thats a no on the 22s?!

Just kidding!!!!

03Indigo · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2007, 07:06:33 PM »

Spicoli · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2007, 08:27:25 PM »

if you need help Joey Mod'ing your headlights, I could help. It has been a while since I have done it, but I have done it many times.

JetterBug · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2007, 08:44:53 PM »

Quote from: Spicoli on July 19, 2007, 08:27:25 PM

if you need help Joey Mod'ing your headlights, I could help. It has been a while since I have done it, but I have done it many times.

Uh... whats Joey Mod'ing? That sounds like fund

03Indigo · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2007, 08:50:45 PM »

LOL...that is where you pull the lights apart, and paint the chrome sections black, or some other color.

I have never been gutzy enough to do it, but it does not seem too difficult.

Spicoli · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2007, 09:36:36 PM »

As long as you are careful and patient, key being patient, it isn't bad.

When masking you have to be very careful to not pull the chrome off the reflectors.

aowhaus · « **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2007, 02:27:48 AM »

for some inexpensive mods, also consider:
- replacing your stock antenna with a short aftermarket one (Honda S2000, VW Sharon, Audi TT, etc.).
- window tint, especially with our hot weather.
- light tinted tail lights.
- clear bumper lights
- badgeless grill (I particularly like the one by Oettinger)

also check out these websites for great stuff:
http://oempl.us/
www.parts4vws.com
www.ecstuning.com
www.dubstop.com

JetterBug · « **Reply #26 on:** July 20, 2007, 12:38:51 PM »

Wow! You guys have given me some great ideas!! Guess I will be shopping online today to see what I want to do

I'll keep you updated with what we decide... here goes the thinking process now.

PS Happy Friday!!!

92UrS4 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 20, 2007, 12:41:08 PM »

Remember, you can sign up at parts4vw.com and tell them you are an RMCB5 member. When you do that entitles you to some discounts. They aren't huge discounts and it's not on everything but every little bit helps.

JetterBug · « **Reply #28 on:** July 20, 2007, 12:54:49 PM »

Quote from: gietl on July 20, 2007, 12:41:08 PM

Remember, you can sign up at parts4vw.com and tell them you are an RMCB5 member. When you do that entitles you to some discounts. They aren't huge discounts and it's not on everything but every little bit helps.

I will take any discount I can get, thank you!!

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Author Topic: Jetta Mods (Read 5637 times)

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