Saturday 19 November 2011

Jetta Advan RS

My wife had a dream of setting up a blogshop.  After months of preparation and photoshoots etc, the blog is finally ready!  After launching at 9pm last night, she got her 1st customer committing her purchases.  So happy for her!

http://thethousandisland.blogspot.com/

I also have dreams.  My first dream car is Pajero Mini, while my 2nd one is a Peugeot 206cc.  About few years ago (maybe 5 years?), I notice a very nice rims when I was still driving my Peugeot 206cc.  The problem with 206cc is that its very hard to find rims.  I usually tell people, its not you find rims but rather rims find you.  Although I am still contented with my BBS RZ522, I tried to search for this rims.  Checking all its specifications, I am certain that there isn't any for my Peugeot with PCD 108mm.  Well, I still like my BBS RZ, so I'm still ok.

Changing to Colt Version R, I decided to check the rims specifications again.  Thinking that its a Japanese rims, should be able to fit Japanese cars... To my slight horror, they don't have 4 hole PCD 114.3mm.  Sianz.  They made it for normal Colt with PCD of 100mm and not 114.3mm. :(

Now comes Jetta.  HAVE!  "Ho Seh Liao!"  but why didn't I change in the beginning?  Cost is the main factor.  And also I don't know if I wanna stay on 18" or 17" (stock rims 16").  Decide not to commit on a high purchase and thus bought an Audi A1 Sports "original" rims (I used to call it RS5 replica, cos RS5 original spec is 19" (they have 20" similar design too), while A1 sports is 18").   My previous rims is NICE!  I like it.  but it just doesn't suit my car colour.  Maybe its because my car is too dark and thus not much contrast.  I think it will looks nicer with white, red or yellow car.  Well, I decide to sell it to fund my Advan RS next.

Although I sold my previous sets of rims, the Advan is still slightly out of reach.  Decide to sell one of my lens to fund my purchase.  Thus, there goes my Nikon AFD 85mm f1.4. :(

Talked to much liao I think.. photos should be up next... Hope those Google-ed "Advan RS Jetta" can have some feel of how it will looks like on a Jetta (too many Golfs, WRXs & Evos images with this rims).  Ok, here's the pics











Hmmm, now the car looks more stock... :)

Wednesday 9 November 2011

The Thousand Island

Hello everyone.

Thanks for dropping by my blog.  My wife just started a blog to sell new clothes. 

Feel free to drop by her blog to take a look...

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http://thethousandisland.blogspot.com/

Monday 24 October 2011

Volkswagen Jetta Sports (Summary of Mods)

I realised its a bit messy and decided to re categorise my VW Jetta Sports Journey of modifications.

Introduction.
Registration Date : 26 Oct 2010.
Delivery Date : 30 Oct 2010, 1200H.


Accessories.
Scuff Plate (from JDM-The-Driving-Art)
Ashtray conversion (from ecstuning.com)
Fun Buttons (from carstyle4you.com)



Volkswagen "R" stuff.
Steering Wheel (from cbx+)
 Gear knob (from cbx+)
White stitching handbrake lever (from cbx+)




OEM Chrome/Aluminium stuff.
OSIR Pedal Shifts. (from Godspeed)
Aluminium Brake and Accelerator pedals with OSIR dead foot rest (from Godspeed)
Headlights switch (from Kian Hua)
Mirror and windows switches (from Kian Hua)
Fog Lamps covers (from JDM-The-Driving-Art)
Rear Blind (from a fellow forumer)


Audio.
RNS 510 - DVD, GPS, Fiscon Pro Bluetooth, reverse camera. (from cbx+)
Dynaudio (10 speakers with 600W amplifier) (from cbx+)
Update of RNS510 firmware/wallpaper (from cbx+)
Audio Boot set up, 12" B52 woofer with Genesis Profile Sub, 1 Farad Capacitor. (Installed by Nam Huat)
 

Reverse Camera (from cbx+)


Brakes.
Front - AP Racing with Goodridge SSBH (from Espace Service Pte Ltd)
Rear - VW R32 with HEL SSBH (from a fellow forumer, installed in Espace Servicing Pte Ltd)


Handling.
Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs (from Espace Servicing Pte Ltd)
18" rims with Michelin Pilot Sports 3 (225/40R18) (from South East Tyres)
Changed to Advan RS with Michelin Pilot Super Sports (225/40R18).

Bilstein B8 suspension (Godspeed Auto Accessories)


Whiteline rear anti roll bar (from H.A.T.)
Whiteline front link rod (from H.A.T.)
Magic Chassis Bar (from CocoWorld)
OSIR Boot lip (From Godspeed)


Performance.
BMC CDA air filter SP-29 (from Espace Servicing Pte Ltd)
 TMC Tuning Kit (From The Tuning Box, Singslider)
Change to Dr Hannson Piggyback thereafter (Suspect its from DTE Systems).
(did another write up on this. http://ironman76.blogspot.com/2012/04/battle-of-chip-tmc-tuning-box-vs-dr.html )

Bastuck Exhaust (with GLi rear valance) (from RS Tuning)
Certification of Bastuck (by LTA)
Removal of original intercooler (replace with S3IC) (from CocoWorld)
 Audi S3/ Golf R32 InterCooler
Forge BOV (from a fellow forumer)




Lightings
Door lamps (from cbx+)
Floor Lamps (from cbx+)
Cornering Lights (programmed using VAGCOM)
Xenon look headlamps (from dm.autoparts)


Dyno Chart.

Comparing with and without TMC (both runs installed with bastuck exhaust, BMC CDA air filter, S3 Intercooler)

Comparing the S3IC + BMC CDA + Bastuck exhaust (Dotted Blue), + with TMC (Solid Blue), + with Dr Hannson Chip (Solid Green)


Polishing (by Megauirs on 9 Oct 11, freelancer)


Overall Look.


Overall "new" look.


Poisonous?
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