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:




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:

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

Autocrossing in Fall 2004
(not bad, getting better)

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March 2005

Vwvortex Timeline

March 24-26: Texturing Project
She's naked
Sanded until dull

320 grit and Duplicolor Bed Liner Spray (2 cans)

temporary grill job
All taped up, now ready to spray 4 light coats and the last to cover smooth spots


Came out nice and textured!

Car as of March 27 2005:


(Mile high suspension, but very comfy)

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Magnaflow Catback



A little dusty

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Some random shots of my stuff

May 31st, 2005
Sideskirts, Fender Flares, and swiss cheese

June 4, 2005
Autocross





Video

June 19, 2005

July 23, 2005
E-codes Finally in!
99,930 miles

Some fun shots:

August 19, 2005
Patec Holeshots came in after 4 weeks of waiting. From Germany...

August 23, 2005
Suspension installed at 101,5xx miles










Rear wheel gap, 1 finger

Front wheel gap, 1 finger

August 31, 2005
VR6 lip on new bumper
Badgless Vento 2 piece grill

September 11, 2005
New interior shots







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

October 15, 2005
Kettering Unv. (non-sanctioned) Auto cross
105,005 miles




Different angle and with an SLR camera




Video

November 6, 2005
Kettering Unv. (non-sanctioned) Auto cross
105,500 miles




With an SLR:






Video

Some new pictures
12/28/2005
107,xxx

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