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  March 22, 2010 1:25 p.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  Ok, got the Jetta towed back to our office on Saturday. Close inspection shows that the engine is still salvageable and it only has 100k on it! Other than that, it is thrashed! So, slowly ordering parts. Got the racing seat coming by the end of the week as well as my coilovers. My co-worker has all the parts i will ever need to rebuild this. Taking out the interior and cleaning it and putting it back together. Dont let these pics scare you... Give me a couple of weeks and it will be a completely different car!

  

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  March 22, 2010 1:47 p.m. Raze HalfDork

  so did the bumper come off before or after you got it on that crappy dolly?

  very much looking forward to seeing the endresult on this.

  what are your plans for paint / exterrior?

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  March 22, 2010 1:53 p.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  the bumper was already off, so we tossed it in the bed of the truck. I am planning on doing the "Storm Titanium" as the majority of everyone i asked seemed to like that color. Inetrior, just cleaning, replacing various bits and pieces. Want it to double as a daily and a cone killer...

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 22, 2010 1:55 p.m. paul_brawlinpictures New Reader

  

  "Tune the NOS timing and you could run 9s..."

  
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  March 22, 2010 1:59 p.m. Raze HalfDork

  In reply to paul_brawlinpictures:

  "Too soon, junior..."

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  March 22, 2010 2:06 p.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  In reply to paul_brawlinpictures:

  "its my fuel map, its got a nasty whole..."

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 22, 2010 2:49 p.m. dyintorace Dork

  Interior pics?

  How did the PO fill in the valley for the body trim? Was it done in a decent fashion? Interesting how that deletion changes the car's complexion.

  

  Gainesville, FL

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  March 22, 2010 3:32 p.m. Raze HalfDork

  I think I'm going to put up a CL add to buy a bunch of interrior VW pieces for a 2002 Jetta, but parts will probably fit from Jettas 1998-2004. Negotiations on price, will pick up. I need:

  • The driver's side interior door handle, gray. The handle has broken off, but the electronics still work, I need the plastic casing.
  • The center console, gray leather. Whatever parts are available. Really, I just need the top leather part, but I'll buy the whole thing if the price is right.
  • Driver's side front grill, black.
  • The outer plastic casing for the passenger's side wing mirror. Color doesn't matter, I have the VW spray paint so I can just repaint it.

  
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  March 22, 2010 3:35 p.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  In reply to Raze:

  that totally wasnt me... If you could find tan interior stuff, let me know

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 22, 2010 3:38 p.m. slefain Dork

  So did the previous owner survive the wreck?

  If I had a signature I would probably put it here.

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  March 23, 2010 8:19 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  wrapped my A and C pillars in suede last night. A yard of suede (they didnt have the dark color) cost me $9. Have a ton left over... Looks like they came out ok, just need to trim them to size...

  

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 23, 2010 8:35 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

  just remember.. suede fades... even tan. I made that mistake with my ti

  Non-Sequitor Alert!

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  March 23, 2010 8:45 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  yea... just like to keep it for a while, then let the next owner deal with the fade...

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 23, 2010 10:26 a.m. Adrian_Thompson HalfDork

  How does a relativly new car get into such a E36 M3ty state?

  Friends don't let friends drive Toyota's. Toyota - For when you want to show the world it's won and you've given up. Scion Tc...For when a minivan is just too sportyIF YOU CAN'T F

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  March 23, 2010 10:38 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  dunno... trying to bring it back to life...

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 23, 2010 11:49 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

  paul_brawlinpictures wrote: "Tune the NOS timing and you could run 9s..."

  thats stage 2 NOS, stage 3 gets you into the 8s

  "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." - Leonardo DaVinci

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  March 23, 2010 12:53 p.m. d_jabsd Reader

  Here is some inspiration if you decide to keep it- Not mine, but wish it was-

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  March 23, 2010 12:56 p.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  HOLY OFFSET BATMAN!!! yea, had the battery on a tender since last night, threw it in on my lunch break, runs like a champ! Its throwing a code for the MAF since the kid before me wedged a VR6 MAF on there, but no check engine lights, no oil leakage, no coolant leakage, runs and idles like brand new!!

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 23, 2010 1:12 p.m. 2002maniac Reader

  sweet!

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  March 23, 2010 4:06 p.m. unk577 New Reader

  I missed it. What motor and what did you pay for it?

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  March 24, 2010 7:42 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  Its got the 1.8t in it, didnt pay anything for it. I traded a buddy of mine a Passat wagon for this and a Vw Caddy.

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 24, 2010 8:51 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  haha!! saw this, thought it was the one i picked up!

  

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 25, 2010 3:50 p.m. paul_brawlinpictures New Reader

  That suede looks good dude! I can't believe you beat me to it. I gotta pick my suede and houndstooth up so Megan can start wrapping my doorpanels and whatnot. Can't wait to see it Saturday!

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  March 26, 2010 10:30 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  got my race seat in yesterday, waiting on the seat bracket to arrive...

  Just got my coilovers in today. Waiting on my poly bushing to show up so i can knock out the suspension in one swoop...

  Starting to sand down the panels tomorrow...

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  March 26, 2010 10:40 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

  some more polished up the headlights, put them back in. Need to go over them one more time, have yellow Laminx coming for them...

  put my stock wheels on it for now since the BBS's were dry rotted and losing air...

  interior shot, after much cleaning and still cleaning...

  has the later trunk lid that i like, next to my co-worker's Mk4...

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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