Vehicle Owner

Member ID: farfromugen

Location: Lafayette, IN

Vehicle Info

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile13.2 sec @ 109 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed150mph
  • HP280
  • Weight2500lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

  • MOMO Steering Wheel 
  • Auto Meter Gauges 
  • MOMO Pedals 
  • MOMO Shift Knob 
  • Recaro Seats 

Exterior Styling

  • Hella Lighting 
  • Kumho Tires 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

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Eric’s Volkswagen Golf
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NOW SUPERCHARGED! Thanks to a VF-engineering Vortech based kit. Stage 2 8psi 280hp/250ftlbs tq, A/C deleted, 30# injectors, GIAC software

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf


NEW European bumpers too

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf


MY 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GTI VR6

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf


This page is for my everchanging V-dub. It is my baby and also the one thing in my life that steals all my money and for some reason doesn't bother me...

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

Its a 2.8L VR6 with Neuspeed wires, a set of 256* DSR Cams and a GIAC 256 chip,I have a set ESS underdrive pullies for it. :)

The Brock B2s:
Here are some new pics with them on the car!!!

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf


Showing off some lip =)

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

Older pictures:

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf This is my a$$ (sticker says: Farfromugen)

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf
farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf Thats my baby 2 summers ago with the Abt dual rounds!!

Here is a list of some mods:
Neuspeed:
Front sway bar, Rear sway bar, Front stress bar, Rear stress bar, Short throw shifter.
MOMO:
Top power steering wheel, Air Leather shift knob, Corsa pedals, 6 1/2" Polk MOMO components.
Recaro:
SRD Racing seats with 2 tone upholstery

Other mods include: Turn 2 front motor mount, BFI rear mounts, DSR 256* cams, GIAC chip, Thermal R&D catback exhaust, Polished upper intake, Bosal Header, ESS underdrive pullies, Weitec TX coilovers, Goodridge Stainless Steel brakelines, Zimmerman 11.3" cross drilled big brake conversion, Prothane poly bushings for control arms, lower/upper shock mounts, Euro light switch, MK4 look Hella Headlights, JOM badgeless grill, JOM long turn/fogs, M5 look taillights, Euro VR6 front lip spoiler, deleted hatch spoiler, Clear sidemarkers, European light switch, Autometer/VDO Gauges, K&N filter, Alpine CDA7875 am/fm cd player w/XM tuner box added on, Accele 7" wide screen monitor w/DVD player, Alpine V-12 4 channel amp, MTX Thunder 421D amp, M/A audio 10" sub, DEI Viper600ESP alarm w/prox. sensor,16x7.5" and 16"x9" Brock B2's, and of course GLX factory 15" BBS's

farfromugen's 1997 Volkswagen Golf

 

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RICO05PR  

Posted by: RICO05PR

09/07/2009 04:17PM

YOOOO DAT VW LOOKS CRAZY MAN 5 STARS ALL THE WAY....U SHOULD COME CHECK MINE OUT SAME ONE IN BLACK

me4heronly  

Posted by: me4heronly

08/09/2009 11:58PM

nice looking ride...i see u keep changing headlights to different ones. 5*

allen1992  

Posted by: allen1992

07/09/2009 08:49PM

hey man, 5*'s i love the car, what size rims and what lowering setup do you got goin on there, i want mine to sit like that haha, anyways mint car

642642  

Posted by: 642642

06/24/2009 11:50PM

You have a great car.Nice work.Your engine is a piece of art.Keep up the good work.When you find some time visit my car and tell me what you think.5 stars

MK3Driver  

Posted by: MK3Driver

06/24/2009 01:28PM

wow very nice golf i like it.. where did you get the rims? well 5 star bro good job check out mines..

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Member ID: farfromugen

Location: Lafayette, IN