mod(ifications) list

Below is a list of the modifications done to my car, as well as a list of the sources for the parts. Within each modification section is a detailed description of the mod, part numbers, prices and in some cases installation tips or guides. For complete pictorials please use the links in the menu, or refer to the info notes.

current modifications:

exterior modifications
     Driver's side aspheric rearview mirror (OEM)
     European-spec front bumper (OEM)
     EuroVan VR6 badge for front grill (OEM)
     Freedom Design (upper hatch) Wing
     Golf badge for hatch (OEM)
     Lupo GTI badge (with red "I") for hatch (OEM)
     Honda S2000 antennae (OEM)

handling modifications
     17 x 7.5" IWC 'Quicksilver' wheels
     Bilstein 'Sport' shocks
     H&R 'Sport' springs
     Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 225/45 R17 (summer) tires (mounted on 17 x 7.5" IWC 'Quicksilver' wheels)
     Mintex Red Box brake pads
     Nokian Hakkapeliitta NRW 205/55 R16 (winter) tires (mounted on 16 x 6.5" OEM 'Montreal' wheels)

interior modifications
     16 x 6.5" OEM 'Rave' wheel (full size spare)
     Aluminum struts for hood and hatch (OEM)
     Audi TT dead pedal (OEM)
     Audi TT pedal covers (OEM)
     Custom spare tire holder
     Lupo GTI shift knob (OEM)
     Mercedes Benz S-Class trunk storage net (OEM)
     "Platinum" / "Gold Optic" aluminum interior trim (OEM)
     Removed center armrest
     "Revision B" cupholders (OEM)
     Sunglass holder (OEM)
     Valentine 1 radar detector w/ concealed display
     Volkswagen Premium Rubber Floor Mats (OEM)
     WeatherTech/MacNeil Automotive Products cargo liner

lighting modifications
     Disabled DRLs (with functional brake indicator)
     European-spec lighting switch (OEM)
     Hella 'Magic Colors' smoked tail lights
     Hella Micro DE foglights
     HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights (Bosch/OEM)
     High-pressure retractable headlight washers (Hella/OEM)
     Impact Headlight Savers
     Rear foglight (with functional indicator)
     Smoked side indicator lights (OEM)

performance modifications
     AutoTech Sport Tuning Lightened Flywheel
     Dynamometer testing
     Freedom Design/Sebring exhaust
     New Beetle TDI midpipe (OEM)
     Sachs "OEM" Clutch kit
     UPsolute ECU upgrade

sound system modifications
6.5" Bazooka EL subwoofer (amplified)
Panasonic CX-DP610 6 disc CD changer

significant past modifications:

European-spec Recaro (leather) seats (OEM)