Newbie here!

[MANTOOTH]

Hello All!
I just a few months ago took delivery of my 2010 JSW TDI (that I have affectionately named Dieter) and just now discovered this forum. I have been missing out!
This is my first TDI and my second VW. I had a 91 Jetta in high school but have been all over the map since. My partner and I actually went to the dealer to buy him a 2010 GTI and while there I fell in love with the JSW and decided to order one on the spot! So glad I did!
Here are the pictures: http://gallery.me.com/wesley.walton#100121
Have not had a chance to do many mods yet. Any suggestions are much appreciated!

 

[JSWTDI09]

Welcome to Fred's little corner of the internet. As you can tell there is LOTS of information here. If you haven't already I suggest reading all of the stickies in the different forums (especially the ones about your new car) and learn to use the search function (there's a sticky about this too).

As for mods:

Many people here love aspherical (European style) side rear view mirrors, they totally eliminate blind spots - however they take a little while to get used to. Other popular mods are skid plates (highly recommended), body side moldings (to help prevent parking lot "dings"), lighting upgrades, short shifter (if you have a manual transmission), window tints, and more.

Have Fun!

Don

 

[Parva]

Welcome fellow '10 JSW Tdi in Blue Graphite driver...
here's mine...

Still haven't broken 1000 miles; though might today

Only things done [so far] are:
30% window tint all around
Extension cord for the iPhone interface (brings it out for easier dialing)
Stainless steel exhaust pipe tips

BTW, I see you have a Golf rear badge instead of a Jetta badge.
Was yours bought in BC?

Enjoy yer new car!

 

[ToeBall]

Welcome! I completely understand your acquisition. My dad ordered a 2010 Golf TDI 2-door and I drove him to the dealership to pick it up. I spotted a JSW in the showroom and ordered mine while he was doing his paperwork. My first mod was pulling the snow screen out of the air box since that took about 5 minutes and a phillips head screw driver. Second mod was window tint. I'm not likely to encounter snow in Houston (it has happened once since I moved here) and tinted windows are pretty much a requirement.

I had planned a set of mods to built up the power some and get the engine to 'feel' the way I like it, but then I found this place and my performance tuning plans went out the window because there's a better way with modern diesels. I've got plenty of experience tweaking older tech conventional turbo diesels but common rail injection and variable vain turbos offer a whole new, and far better approach.

Anyway, welcome once again, sit back, read, learn, and most importantly, enjoy!

 

[fleuger99]

Congrats and welcome. The site is amazing and everyone is ready to jump in and help.

Regarding mods, from a protection stand point I'd do the Clear Bra and window tint first. I also have the Blue Graphite and being a dark colour will show up chips on your hood and bumper.

The rest of mods are of personal perference. Here is a pic or two of mine with several mods. See my signature for the list.

 

[MANTOOTH]

As far as the Golf badge it is an interesting story. I bought the car here in Seattle but when I took delivery the Jetta and TDI badges were warped like they had been overheated or melted. So the dealer said they would replace them and I asked for a Golf badge instead just to be unique. I also got the Golf monster mats to match!

Thank you all for the input!