n00b with a Vdub

So I know this is a VIP forum, but I have always loved the styling and the euro scene and the VIP scenes do share a few similarities as far as wheel fitment, ridehight, etc. goes. 

So anyway here is all the info on what I drive:

[B]THE CAR:[/B]

2001.5 VW Passat AWM 1.8T

[B]ENGINE:[/B]

- APR Direct Port Programming ECU Upgrade "Chip"
- Forge 007PA DV [SIZE=2](yellow spring)[/SIZE]
- Custom Aluminum Heat Shield 
- Custom Mandrel Bent Polished Cold Air Intake
- Evolution Racewerks Test Pipe
- Techtonics Tuning 2.5'' Downpipe 
- Magnaflow Turbo XL Series Muffler
- Dual Oval Magnaflow Resonated Exhaust Tips 
- 2.5'' Custom Exhaust by Pauls Custom Exhaust 
- APR Motorsports Turbo Inlet Pipe 
- Evolution Tuning Phenolic Intake Manifold Spacer 
- Nitrous Express Intercooler Mister w/ 10lb Tank
- SuperStar Customs Painted, Airbrushed, Polished and Chromed Engine Bay
- Custom Polished Aluminum Engine Caps

[B]EXTERIOR:[/B]

- Zender Front Spoiler 
- Custom Kamei Lower Grills 
- Votex Rear Valence 
- Extreme Dimensions RS Side Skirts 
- WetWorks Garage 3 Piece M3 Style Spoiler 
- Rieger Rear Windshield Diffuser 
- Smoothed and Body Matched European Spec Door and Bumper Moldings 
- Smoothed and Body Matched Lower Side Moldings 
- 35% Llumar Tint
- Kamei Grill 
- Jonboy Medium/Dark Tinted Tails
- Jonboy Medium/Dark Tinted Sidemarkers 
- Black Painted Calipers
- Removed and Shaved VW Badge on Trunk
- DubStop Electroplated Chrome Mirror Covers 

[B]WHEELS/TIRES/SUSPENSION/BRAKES:[/B]

- Front: 19x8.5/Rear: 19x9.5 Mandrus Emil
- Front: 225-35-19 Rear: 245-35-19 Dunlop Direzza DZ101
- H&R Sport Springs
- Koni Sport Adjustable Shocks 
- Meyle Heavy Duty Tie Rod Ends
- Shine Racing Rear Sway Bar
- Brembo Slotted Rotors (Rear)
- Axxis/PBR Deluxe Plus Brake Pads (Rear)
- BagYard Airride Custom Airstruts and Bags 
- EasyStreet Digital AutoPilot Airride Management
- Billet Easy Street Manifolds
- (2) Viar 400c Chrome Compressors
- (2) Easy Street 2.5 Gallon Airtanks

[B]INTERIOR/ELECTRONICS/LIGHTING:[/B]

- Katzkin 2-Tone Leather (Black with Dove Grey Centers)  
- Raid Sport Airbag Steering Wheel 
- SPP Tip Adapter
- MOMO Combat CTSIL Shift Knob
- Stripped Net-Optic Aluminum Dash
- Custom Aluminum Pedals
- Custom Aluminum Dead Pedal
- Aluminum Look Tip Plate
- OEM New Bettle Sunglass Holder
- New South Performance Steering Column Gauge Pod
- 42 Draft Designs Aluminum Triple Gauge DIN Panel 
- Glow Shift 7 Color Tinted Series Gauges:
- Boost
- Oil Pressure
- Oil Temperature
- Voltage 
- LED Overhead Accent Lighting 
- Mikado In Dash Transmitter (6th Switch Location)
- OEM Chinese Spec Passat Sharkfin Antenna 
- OEM VW European Headlight Switch
- OEM Hella Euro Spec Bi-Xenon Headlights 
- LaminX Clear 40mm Headlight Covers 
- Osram Silverstars H7 (high beam)
- Osram All Season H3 (fogs)
- Blue LED City Lights 

[B]ICE:[/B] 

- Eclipse AV8533--7'' In-Dash Touchscreen
- Accelevision 15.4'' Monitor in Trunk Lid 
- Focal 165CA 6.5'' Coaxials in Trunk Lid 
- MTX TXC 6.1 Components in Front Doors
- Custom Fiberglassed Tweeter Pods
- Arc Audio 4050-XXK (bi-amped-Front Stage Amp)
- (3) Arc Audio ARCv2 10D4 10'' Subs
- Arc Audio 1500-XXK (Sub Amp)
- 1.5 Rolls RAAMmat BXT Sound Deadening & 4 Yards Ensolite Foam
- Kinetik HC1400 Battery 
- IXOS Distribution Blocks
- KnuKonceptz and IXOS Wiring

[B]PICTURES:[/B]

[IMG]http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l230/puregroove_dot_org/IMG_7352.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l230/puregroove_dot_org/IMG_7351.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/jmriegel/IMG_0235.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm17/changarooFD/zen/IMG_5309.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm17/changarooFD/zen/IMG_5330.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/jmriegel/IMG_0228.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2543856298_58f871c481_o.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://www.ne-vision.com/events/2008elitesummernationals/images/_MG_0502.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.drunkdubs.com/albums/album79/Summer11.sized.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.drunkdubs.com/albums/album79/DSCN6066.jpg[/IMG]

[B]SHOWS/FEATURES[/B]

[B]2008 Season[/B]
2nd Annual Quiznos Charity Show
[COLOR=Red]2nd Place Overall[/COLOR]
ATL Heat Car and Bike Show
[COLOR=Red]1st Place Overall[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Best Audio Install[/COLOR]
Hot Import Nights--Orlando
[COLOR=Red]Hottest Mild Volkswagen[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Hottest EDM[/COLOR]
HIN NightShift--Nashville
[COLOR=Red]Hottest Wild Volkswagen[/COLOR]
MODIFIEDmotion.com
[COLOR=Red]Online Featured Car[/COLOR]
PassatWorld.com
[COLOR=Red]August 2008 Passat of the Month[/COLOR]
Elite Summer Nationals--Spartanburg, SC
[COLOR=Red]1st Place Euro[/COLOR]

[B]2007 Season[/B]
FX Media Ink
[COLOR=red]FX Feature Ride[/COLOR]
DUB Magazine Show--Memphis
[COLOR=Red]1st Place 4 Door[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Best Team[/COLOR]
DUB Magazine Show--Atlanta
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Best Team[/COLOR]
DUB Magazine Show--Charlotte
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Best Team[/COLOR]
Street Stylez and Hooters Car Show
[COLOR=Red]2nd Place Import Mild[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Best Team[/COLOR]
Hot Import Nights--Charlotte
[COLOR=Red]Hottest Mild Volkswagen[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Runner Up Team Representation[/COLOR]
DUB Magazine--September 2007
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Full Feature[/COLOR]
Drift Fury Summer Slide 2007
[COLOR=Red]Top 10 Mild[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Best Team Overall[/COLOR]
TunerFestShootout 2007
[COLOR=Red]Top 10 Mild[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Team Participation[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]Team Elite--Best Team Overall[/COLOR]
Nopi Nationals 2007
[COLOR=Red]1st Place European Other--Street[/COLOR]

[B]2006 Season[/B]

1st Annual Greg Welch Charity Car Show & Soundoff 
[COLOR=red]1st Place Mild Import[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]Team FX--Best Team Participation[/COLOR]
Redline Invitational Car, Truck, and Motorcyle Show 2006
[COLOR=red]2nd Place Import Sedan & Wagon[/COLOR]
Drift Fury Show Series Round 2
[COLOR=red]Top 10 Wild[/COLOR]
TunerFestShootout 2006
[COLOR=Red]Top 20 Mild[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]Team FX--Best Team Participation[/COLOR]
S3 Magazine Car show
[COLOR=Red]Top 10 Mild[/COLOR]
Ridin Dirty Celebrity Car & Bike Show
[COLOR=Red]3rd Place Euro/Sport Compact[/COLOR]
EuroTuner Magazine--October 2006
[COLOR=Red]Reader's Rides Page: 119[/COLOR]

[B]2005 Season[/B]

Southern Volks Fest 2005
[COLOR=red]1st Place Modified Passat Class[/COLOR]
TunerFestShootout 2005
[COLOR=red]Top 20 Conservative[/COLOR]
NopiNationals 2005
[COLOR=red]1st Place European - Sport Compact - VW Other - Street[/COLOR]

[B]2004 Season[/B]

Southern Volks Fest 2004
[COLOR=red]1st Place Stock Passat Class[/COLOR]

[B]TEAM/SPONSERS[/B]

[URL="http://www.elitedriven.com"]Team Elite[/URL]
[URL="http://www.dunloptires.com"]Dunlop Tires[/URL]
[URL="http://www.bagyardairride.com"]BagYard Airride[/URL]
[URL="http://www.flynndist.com"]Flynn's Detail Products[/URL]
[URL="http://www.aapmotorsports.com"]AAP Motorsports[/URL]
[URL="http://www.r2b2motorsports.com"]R2B2 Motorsports[/URL]
[URL="http://www.butlertire.com"]Butler Tire[/URL]
[URL="http://www.glowshiftdirect.com"]Glow Shift Gauges[/URL]
[URL="http://www.evolutionracewerks.com"]Evolution Racewerks[/URL]
[URL="http://www.superstar-customs.com"]SuperStar Customs[/URL]
[URL="http://www.paulscustomexhaust.com"]Paul's Custom Exhaust[/URL]
[URL="http://www.tintedtails.com"]Jons Tinted Tails[/URL]

Comments and criticism are always welcome :)

-Jordan

looks good, very clean vw love the trunk set up and welcome to the forum !!!

holy shit ... Excellent intro ... 

Love the look of the car and you know exactly what you are doing .. 

Welcome to VSC , enjoy your stay .. I am sure you will graduate to the rest of the boards asap 

James

btw ! you have HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLA features and trophies ...

wow. hell of a car man. very impressed. good luck on vsc.

Stance and fitment is on point. welcome to VCS.
 
Take Care.
 
Shane

daaayummm!!! one setup VW, you should show james your winnings haha... jp man!

Thanks for the compliments guys. I have had the car for about 4.5 years and it is FINALLY getting close to my vision of how I want it to be. 

I just picked up a set of 19x8.5/9.5 Work Eurolines that I was going to run, but unfortunately they wont clear in the rear since the offset is too high and it rubs on the inside of the fender and I cant run spacers and wobble bolts (they are 5x114.3 wheels). They will probably be up for sale soon, they are et42F/45R which would probably work for a lot of you guys.

I was just about to mention wheels when you posted this..haha.  That would complete the package I think.  If I were you, I'd make them fit.  A little poke is always acceptable on a vdub!!  You KNOW this!!   Well done.  Anxious to see what you can do with a proper vip build.  Welcome to the forums...

I need to look into re-drills since I really do LOVE these wheels. Here is a picture of them:

[img]http://www.rbwheels.com/images/DSC09418.JPG[/img]

The smallest adapter I could run is 20mm which would put me 10mm MORE aggressive then the current setup, so even with some stupid stretch the car wouldnt go nearly as low and there would be some crazy poke out back (even some poke up front too....) I might get them redrilled though...or I might just sell them and keep my eye out for something more offset friendly since re-drills scare me a little.

10mm more poke would be perfect

Honestly 10mm is hardly anything to worry about.  If the poke bothers you that much, it would be so easy to pull and not even damage the paint.  I think it would look even better with that extra poke..to me that's what separates a nice vdub to a hot one.

Poke doesnt bother me...trust me. I just want the car lower, and in order to do that I dont want to run anything more aggressive then I already have. I had 19x8 et25/20 on my last setup which would still be 6mm less aggressive in the front then the Works after adapters and the car would not go low at all.

Ok...anyone know where I can adapters made SMALLER than 20mm? Like a 15? A 10 would be ideal, but I dont think anyone makes them, nor would it even safely work that small. I think 15 should work though. I want these Works on the car :runcoold:

wow! nice intro! and yeah... love your trunk set up! i dig where you put those gauges too! as for the spacers... thats a tough one... there might be a spacer that thin but theyre probably ulta rare! keep looking because those Eurolines are HOT! haha

Mean stance. I like it

dude your making the rest of us trainies look bad....j/k but your car looks good and thats alot of mods you have done to it. cant wait to see if you decide to do up a vip platform.

Stance is awesome, The rims are the only thing I really don't like.

[quote=Give Me VIP;183279]Stance is awesome, The rims are the only thing I really don't like.[/quote]

The wheels are a hate it or love it style. Its a VERY Euro looking wheel. They reminded me a lot of the old body Audi A8 wheels (which are pretty common in the dub scene), but larger and with a dish.

welcome to the forums J, i see your ride at shows around the A all the time looking forward to seeing it at the show at GICC if u are going

[QUOTE=rollininstyle2004;183356]The wheels are a hate it or love it style. Its a VERY Euro looking wheel. They reminded me a lot of the old body Audi A8 wheels (which are pretty common in the dub scene), but larger and with a dish.[/QUOTE]

Yea they still look good but just a little too much face imho. Keep up the good work.

[quote=Give Me VIP;183488]Yea they still look good but just a little too much face imho. Keep up the good work.[/quote]

Yea, well they will most likely be going soon anyway. I have those and the Works listed for sale so if I sell both then maybe I can get something crazy nice :dance:

loving your VDUB!

this is coming from a fellow dubber (granted, a MkI dubber)....I'm really impressed with your Passat build:biggthumpup:  There are several dubs and Audi's here in the PNW running air and your's looks awesome!!  

Quick question....couldn't you run a little more camber in the rear and get the Works to fit?  I know the adapters REALLY push them out so maybe it's not gonna work....but it would look sooo good!

[quote=traffic jam zombie;185195]this is coming from a fellow dubber (granted, a MkI dubber)....I'm really impressed with your Passat build:biggthumpup:  There are several dubs and Audi's here in the PNW running air and your's looks awesome!!  

Quick question....couldn't you run a little more camber in the rear and get the Works to fit?  I know the adapters REALLY push them out so maybe it's not gonna work....but it would look sooo good![/quote]

Thanks man!

So, it looks like I am going to be keeping the Works. I am working on finding a machine shop to fill and redrill the bolt pattern. Then ill do 10mm spacers all around, maybe a tad more aggressive we will see how they fit. I cant find anyone to do adapters less than 20mm and that just wont work. So redrill and space them out, stretch a 225/235 front and rear on there and it should look good. :runcoold:

car looks great man! and you prolly have the best intro ive ever seen, so elaborate!

Freakin clean bro, gotta say I've always loved Euro turners DAS AUTO

Thanks guys

Welcome.  Judging by the pics and the throphies/features, it looks like you been doing your thing for a while.  Enjoy your stay.

Yo gotta give props to the euro scene. Car looks great. Do what you gotta do yo. Ignore the haters and your thing. Welcome to the scene...

Thanks for the kind words guys.

So I talked with Motorsport Tech yesterday and since the Works have pockets on the back near the bolt holes they can make me 15mm adatpers which would be about 5mm more aggressive then my current setup, but ill be stretching more tire, so it should work out. So within the next month I should have the Eurolines on sitting nice and proper stance wise :dance:

Adapters have been ordered...the car should be sitting on some Eurolines within the next few weeks :runcoold: