Bäsemödel
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Lancaster PA
Hey folks!
First off, Im super thankful for this forum! It has been a tremendous help as I have learned about this car and making it my own! Appreciate all the insight and advice!
So in October of 2015, my Volvo S60 reached 233k and had too many issues to justify spending the money to repair them. Plus it had left my wife and i stranded a few times; she was getting tired of that.
We started looking for cars. I had always loved the mk6 gti and we had friends who spoke highly of their VWs so thats were we started looking. Ended up at Sutliff VW in Harrisburg and, thanks to their great sales staff, got a great deal on a 15 1.8 TSI S. I would have loved to go with a GTI or with an SE model for the sunroof and heated seats but this car was too good of a deal and it was what we were able to afford. It was previously a rental but was in fantastic shape with no issues.
Got it home and immediately wrote up plans for mods! Since all my hobbies are expensive, its been a little slow going on the mods but I've been thankful to get things done here and there with the help of friends!
First up was monster mats, euro switch with auto function and interior LEDs from DeAutoKey. Then reverse lights, brake lights, door warning and footwell lights.
Then I picked an LP grille and Helix R style headlights with HIDs from OPD; huge improvement in form and function!
After that, it was wheels! Got a set of 18x8 mallory wheels from a guy on Vortex. They could use some refinishing but they are good daily driver wheels.
Picked up a OBDEleven and went to town on coding! It took a bit to get the hang of but its been a great investment.
Picked up some VWR springs from a member here in the winter but was waiting till spring to install. So they should hopefully be on as soon as I decide if I want to try to tackle it or if I want a shop to do it.
Doing a custom exhaust soon as well as a lip and GTI skirts when I can find them. I'd like to do tint, folding mirrors, front fogs and performance based things once the warranty is up.
Been a very fun car to drive!! Looking forward to more fun to come! Apologies for the pics being out of order...
First off, Im super thankful for this forum! It has been a tremendous help as I have learned about this car and making it my own! Appreciate all the insight and advice!
So in October of 2015, my Volvo S60 reached 233k and had too many issues to justify spending the money to repair them. Plus it had left my wife and i stranded a few times; she was getting tired of that.
We started looking for cars. I had always loved the mk6 gti and we had friends who spoke highly of their VWs so thats were we started looking. Ended up at Sutliff VW in Harrisburg and, thanks to their great sales staff, got a great deal on a 15 1.8 TSI S. I would have loved to go with a GTI or with an SE model for the sunroof and heated seats but this car was too good of a deal and it was what we were able to afford. It was previously a rental but was in fantastic shape with no issues.
Got it home and immediately wrote up plans for mods! Since all my hobbies are expensive, its been a little slow going on the mods but I've been thankful to get things done here and there with the help of friends!
First up was monster mats, euro switch with auto function and interior LEDs from DeAutoKey. Then reverse lights, brake lights, door warning and footwell lights.
Then I picked an LP grille and Helix R style headlights with HIDs from OPD; huge improvement in form and function!
After that, it was wheels! Got a set of 18x8 mallory wheels from a guy on Vortex. They could use some refinishing but they are good daily driver wheels.
Picked up a OBDEleven and went to town on coding! It took a bit to get the hang of but its been a great investment.
Picked up some VWR springs from a member here in the winter but was waiting till spring to install. So they should hopefully be on as soon as I decide if I want to try to tackle it or if I want a shop to do it.
Doing a custom exhaust soon as well as a lip and GTI skirts when I can find them. I'd like to do tint, folding mirrors, front fogs and performance based things once the warranty is up.
Been a very fun car to drive!! Looking forward to more fun to come! Apologies for the pics being out of order...
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