The Change Up: Joe Simon's 1991 Volkswagen GTI - Essentials

The Change Up: Joe Simon's 1991 Volkswagen GTI - Essentials

ESSENTIALS

Owner: Joe Simon
Location: Surrey, BC
Vehicle: 1992 Volkswagen GTI

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ENGINE

  • VW VR6 engine swap
  • Vortech V9 supercharger
  • Cold air intake
  • Custom CTS Turbo ECU

09 Joe Simon 1992 Volkswagen GTI ɬ

EXHAUST

  • Custom cat-back exhaust
  • Auto Tech muffler

DRIVETRAIN

  • VW Corrado VR6 drivetrain

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WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

  • Rotiform TMB 3-piece wheels – 16x8.5 -12 (f), 16x9 -8 (r)
  • Falken 512 tires – 205/40/16 (f/r)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

  • ST Suspension coilovers
  • Auto Tech sway bars

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EXTERIOR

  • Porsche Polar Silver paint
  • Shaved side moldings/badges
  • Custom wide G60 OEM flares
  • Single front wiper swap
  • Single Rounds badgeless front end
  • Hella magic color blue taillights

06 Joe Simon 1992 Volkswagen GTI ɬ

INTERIOR

  • Sparco steering wheel w/ quick-release
  • Recaro Pole Position bucket seats
  • Scroth 4-point harnesses
  • CAE gated shifter
  • Stripped interior
  • Half cage
  • Suede headliner and pillars

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