Mk4 jetta build

Lowlifeindustries · Jan 11, 2014

New to the forum so I figured I would start off by posting my current build
2003 jetta tdi bagged daily driver all year

Suspension

Airlift xl front struts
Firestone rears
Accuair VU4
5 gallon tank
Dual viair 400c pumps
Avs 7 switch controller
Koni rear shocks

Wheels
Custom built style 5s 18x9.5 and 18x10
Bbs rc090 style 5. 17x8 et 20 plus 5mm spacers 205 45r17
Xxr 527 17x9.75 et 25 plus 5mm spacers 215 40r17 stretched

Exterior

4 motion front lip
euro rub strip
oem roof rack with custom fitted thule fairing
trailer hitch
Engine

Pp520 nozzles
Muffler delete
Poly dogbone mount
Euro image 1'' motor mount spacer

Planning on doing a bigger turbo in spring. Most likely a 1856v or larger
all work to the car has been done by me including the polished lips

freshly polished headlights

Windex · Jan 11, 2014

Flickr blows for forum images - try photobucket.

Nice looking Jetta. Hope you have a skidplate.

Zedbra · Jan 11, 2014

I don't see any pics. Do you have any issues with the bags in the cold? I heard that the lines can get condensation and freeze.

Lowlifeindustries · Jan 12, 2014

Windex said:
Flickr blows for forum images - try photobucket.

Nice looking Jetta. Hope you have a skidplate.

thanks i tried photobucket and pics still dont work
as far as a skid plate i have a home sheet metal one just to keep the dirt and snow out for the winter. i have a thick one as well but it causes issues like not allowing me to go low and it also broke my oil pans before i put motor mount spacers in.

Lowlifeindustries · Jan 12, 2014

Zedbra said:
I don't see any pics. Do you have any issues with the bags in the cold? I heard that the lines can get condensation and freeze.

when it first started to get cold this winter the check valves started to freeze on the compressor but that was an easy fix. just at bit of wd40 down the line fix that. i also put air brake antifreeze in the tank and lines every month and drain the tank and water traps.

Zedbra · Jan 12, 2014

Thanks for the response. I see the pics now - looks good.

Lowlifeindustries · Jan 12, 2014

Zedbra said:
Thanks for the response. I see the pics now - looks good.

No problem. What retro fits did you use fxr or minis

kaneb · Jan 12, 2014

Great looking jetta!!
Living in Ontario with air ride do you run an air dryer in your set-up? Or have issues with moisture freezing anything up? Been curious cause i'd love air on my tdi.

Lowlifeindustries · Jan 12, 2014

kaneb said:
Great looking jetta!!
Living in Ontario with air ride do you run an air dryer in your set-up? Or have issues with moisture freezing anything up? Been curious cause i'd love air on my tdi.

Thanks. Nope no air dryers just water traps. The only freezing issue had was with the check valves on the compressors but wd40 fixed that issue and I run air brake antifreeze in the tank and line.

Zedbra · Jan 12, 2014

Lowlifeindustries said:
No problem. What retro fits did you use fxr or minis

FX-R projectors. Ended up needing to replace my battery with a shorter one so the driver's side light had room to fit. Excellent cut-off and light.

swanjp26 · Aug 12, 2014

I love the look of the wooden trunk liner! It is on my to do list now

Care to give away any hints on how you built it? even a few more pics of it, and the underside, just to get a general idea.. Looking great tho!

Lowlifeindustries · Aug 12, 2014

swanjp26 said:
I love the look of the wooden trunk liner! It is on my to do list now Care to give away any hints on how you built it? even a few more pics of it, and the underside, just to get a general idea.. Looking great tho!

My floor is raised about 2" to clear my battery and wiring. Made a frame around the out side of the truck. Just take your time and measure twice before cutting

it looks like mess but all the wiring and lines are cleaned up now

Lowlifeindustries · Aug 12, 2014

Update on the car

Lowlifeindustries · Aug 12, 2014

Nash_TDI · Aug 13, 2014

Looks great, you may be one of the 3 bagged TDIs I've seen on here.

Countryboy07 · Aug 13, 2014

Very Very nice! Making me want bags more and more... but I'm poor, so guess I'll stick to coils.

Lowlifeindustries · Aug 14, 2014

Thanks guys. Countryboy07 bags are huge investment but we'll worth it made my car functional to drive without destroying it

Lowlifeindustries · Aug 14, 2014

Countryboy07 said:
Very Very nice! Making me want bags more and more... but I'm poor, so guess I'll stick to coils.

Nash_TDI said:
Looks great, you may be one of the 3 bagged TDIs I've seen on here.

Thanks guys. Countryboy07 bags are huge investment but we'll worth it made my car functional to drive without destroying it

Countryboy07 · Aug 14, 2014

Lowlifeindustries said:
Thanks guys. Countryboy07 bags are huge investment but we'll worth it made my car functional to drive without destroying it

I know they are pretty pricey, I was checking out Bagriders and almost crapped myself when I saw how much a full manual set was going to cost. Then if you add in a management system, your looking at almost $4,000. I think I will save my pennys and wait until somebody is selling their set-up. Until then, I will just admire yours.

johnnykash · Aug 18, 2014

mother of god... so nice, just my taste

Lowlifeindustries · Oct 18, 2014

1854sailor · Oct 19, 2014

To each his own, but I just don't get it...

Lowlifeindustries · Oct 19, 2014

1854sailor said:
To each his own, but I just don't get it...

Not sure what u mean. But thanks

1854sailor · Oct 19, 2014

Lowlifeindustries said:
Not sure what u mean. But thanks

What I mean is that while I'm aware of the amount of work that you did, I'm just not a fan of the stretched tire, "stance" look.

Shello · Feb 22, 2015

the stance is sick and the stretched tires DOPE!

Lowlifeindustries · Feb 22, 2015

Shello said:
the stance is sick and the stretched tires DOPE!

Thanks the stance will be more on point after I get the front camber dialled inJust installed the new air lift struts and waiting on the adjustable ball joint kit
I'll post pics after there installed

Shello · Feb 23, 2015

ya man i'm going for the same look, i have air ride as well vu4 manifold only one 400c compressor...i was just givin bmw rims 18 inch so i will be matching this stance and cambering the rears... stretched tires as well...i have the the f9000 bags too, and put universal aerosport bags over my joms...saves a ton of money doing air ride this way

Lowlifeindustries · Feb 24, 2015

Shello said:
ya man i'm going for the same look, i have air ride as well vu4 manifold only one 400c compressor...i was just givin bmw rims 18 inch so i will be matching this stance and cambering the rears... stretched tires as well...i have the the f9000 bags too, and put universal aerosport bags over my joms...saves a ton of money doing air ride this way

I believe those are different rears then mine. I have the Firestone rear kit from Kevin at air assisted How wide are the wheels. I've heard people have issues running wide wheels with the uv bags

Shello · Feb 24, 2015

i'm also getting the firestone f9000 rears from canadian air assisted.... UV bags are single convoluted so they leave a lot of space

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