I'd like to say thanks for everything you all chimed in with. It gives me a good range to pull from and see where this car goes. You all hit on everything I had been considering (my list is still small) this last week but it's nice to have some real world input before taking the leap.
I don't have aspirations of a superdoopertunermobile by any means. I just want something that's mine, rides well and sounds, well sounds good!
A guy can dream can't he? $2500 is more of a reality and even then as I've been laying out the costs my wife has been doing the exorcistheadspinningaroundthing LOL
I think a skid plate will be #1 here right away as we travel the BC Interior (West Kootenays) 2x a year to visit our family. Summer finds us trekking down some high traffic logging / secondary BC highways (read gravel) to get to our favorite out of the way places. And then, winter, well winter can be a real ***** outside of the lower mainland Nov-Mar!
My dealer is looking into the 3m clear bra, mirror & bumper kit for me. The kit is $400 and warranty approved if installed by a certified shop... except again no stock and he hasn't been able to get any info from VWoC (I assume that's who they'd call?) on local installers.
I'm torn between the BANKS & BORLA exhaust systems. BANKS fills the bumper cutout very well with the ovalesque tip. The BORLA system maintains the stock look with the dual tip which I like too. No clue what either sound like at this point.
Thinking about some progressive springs and dropping it no more then 1.5 front & rear". Not sure if I'll stick with the stock 16"s or go up but I assume (haven't read enough yet) that suspension is a big consideration if upping the stock wheel size.
Heard differing theories on adding an intake. No real desire at this point.
Been reading up on Malone Tuning and thinking that might be a better idea then exhaust (thanks Joe whatever your username is on here).
Beyond that it'll be minor cosmetic mods.
- Tinted window vents - part # exists but there was no stock as of today.
- OEM TDI floor mats - they'll be here next week!
- Thinking about getting the black chrome VW badge for the front grill but not 100%.
- Want to add the chrome tailgate strip but not sure if it would clash with the aluminum bumper plate.
- Trying to find a 1-1/4" OEM VW receiver cap - deal has a 2" that had just arrived.
- Would love to find a RNS-510 for less then the cost of my first born.
To those who have added the rear sway bar how has it improved your handling?
Not sure what Ver. I have but I'll have to read up on the BT upgrade. (unless someone wants to tell me)
Tow hitch was installed via the dealer as part of the original purchase.
PS got the hot chick for the front seat, my wife!! Don't tell her that it'll go to her head
