Deezler's 2003 Jetta TDI Build Thread

[alohaspirit]

thanks for the update deezler


i am also going the same route with preparations
(not entirely off the grid, but close to it)

[alohaspirit]

do you know whats up with the interior quality of all the mid 2000 VWs?

seems like a lot of them deteriorate

[Deezler]

Still truckin in my 2003 Jetta TDI. However, like so:





Lifted 1.3", sitting on oversized all terrain tires. Not so good for milage, doh! Pretty fun though.

[Lavabo]

Please, what are the exhaust and catalytic mods ? more info on the setup please

[Deezler]

Originally Posted by Lavabo

Please, what are the exhaust and catalytic mods ? more info on the setup please

It's all in the thread here... 2.5" downpipe into 3" high flow cat. stock cat-back pipe but with rear muffler deleted. Plenty of flow capacity, nice subtle sound increase. Has been a durable setup for many years now.

[Lavabo]

thank you,
Another thing, instead of mirror swap, since they are swiveling, one could make a motorized mirror swivel, for less air draft
see pictures

[COcyclist]

Originally Posted by Lavabo

instead of mirror swap, since they are swiveling, one could make a motorized mirror swivel, for less air draft

I fold the driver's by hand (easy with electric windows) and deleted the passenger side like Deezler. When it was folded it blocked too much of the view out that side. I put in an interior blind spot mirror and do head checks to the passenger side. Also, I like the smooth look of the mirror delete.

[Lavabo]

Seems we can get Passat b5 GLX or Seat Leon electric folding miror can fit in a jetta/golf

I can still do it manually but when temp is about -25C outside, i dont open the windows (electric) too much

[Deezler]

Annnnd.... she's gone. Was a great run.

Now I'll be working on this pig:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post504419

[juniorsmk46]

Originally Posted by Deezler

Still truckin in my 2003 Jetta TDI. However, like so:

Lifted 1.3", sitting on oversized all terrain tires. Not so good for milage, doh! Pretty fun though.

Thats is a Hot car If you dont mind me asking deezler How did you lift the car an aditional 1.3" I'm interested in lifting mine