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Member ID: ryanre

Location: Central, Connecticut

Vehicle Info

1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Bragging Rights

  • Top Speed140 mph
  • HP250
  • Weight2700 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • engine swap

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Last updated: Jan 27, 2007

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Ryan’s Volkswagen Jetta:
“1.8T Swapped SuedeSilver Jetta”

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Page 1: Timeline 2003-2005 (Start here)
Page 2: Timeline 2006
Page 3: Audio System
Page 4: De-Ambering DIY
Page 5: 20vT (1.8t) Engine swap build write-up

Here are a few highlights:
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta swapped that sucker in

Hi,
This is a timeline my Jetta's life. I got it at 77k miles when I was 16.5 y.o. on April 29, 2003. I sold it January 20, 2007, to move onto bigger and better things. See here

The major things I have done are an Engine swap, many visual enhancers, full coilover suspension, wheels/tires, and lots of other minor things; etc etc etc.... see pages 1-5 to see :)

The first and second pages are the timeline of things I am doing/have done, since I have got my car and since I've been on VWvortex.com.

The Third page is my audio equipment. Single 10" dvc alpine Type R subwoofer, nothing special or outrageous, but it suits me fine, and the neighbors don't have to listen to it.

Page 5 is a full write up on my engine swap, and the problems encountered with that.

I'm SSjetta www.VWvortex.com (and all of VMG), www.vwforums.com, www.vwfixx.com and www.michgiganvw.org

The color is 'Suede Silver' for all of those who are interested. :)

Beginning of Timeline:

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When I bought the car.
Actually, this is a factory poster.

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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
Autocrossing in Fall 2004
(not bad, getting better)

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March 2005

Vwvortex Timeline

March 24-26: Texturing Project
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen JettaShe's naked
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen JettaSanded until dull
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
320 grit and Duplicolor Bed Liner Spray (2 cans)
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta temporary grill job
All taped up, now ready to spray 4 light coats and the last to cover smooth spots
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
Came out nice and textured!

Car as of March 27 2005:
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
(Mile high suspension, but very comfy)
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Magnaflow Catback
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen JettaA little dusty

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Some random shots of my stuff
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May 31st, 2005
Sideskirts, Fender Flares, and swiss cheese
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

June 4, 2005
Autocross
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Video

June 19, 2005
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
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July 23, 2005
E-codes Finally in!
99,930 miles
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Some fun shots:
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

August 19, 2005
Patec Holeshots came in after 4 weeks of waiting. From Germany...
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August 23, 2005
Suspension installed at 101,5xx miles
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Rear wheel gap, 1 finger
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Front wheel gap, 1 finger
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

August 31, 2005
VR6 lip on new bumper
Badgless Vento 2 piece grill
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

September 11, 2005
New interior shots
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And a new trunk shot (see page 2)

September 23, 2005
WHEELS ARE ON, YAYYY
Euro tub goes in too, and a new euro plate "SSJETTA"
103,400 miles
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October 15, 2005
Kettering Unv. (non-sanctioned) Auto cross
105,005 miles
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Different angle and with an SLR camera
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
Video

November 6, 2005
Kettering Unv. (non-sanctioned) Auto cross
105,500 miles
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
With an SLR:
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
Video

Some new pictures
12/28/2005
107,xxx
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ryanre's 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
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End of 2005... onto 2006

Page 1: Timeline 2003-2005 (Start here)
Page 2: Timeline 2006
Page 3: Audio System
Page 4: De-Ambering DIY
Page 5: 20vT (1.8t) Engine swap build write-up

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Member ID: ryanre

Location: Central, Connecticut