Have added a few things lately...
Cheap $20 side-exit exhaust mufflerectomy. This is just a trial run before doing a full 2.5" mandrel bent stainless steel side-exit exhaust behind a TDIparts.com downpipe. Final version will have a 3" turnout tip. I'm loving the side-exit so far. The turbo whistle is sweet. No drone, very quiet while cruising down the road. Has a nice note when you put your foot in it. Car and wheel stays completely clean, no more soot on the back end.
Finally painted up and installed my Bernt pod. Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Flat Black is a perfect color/sheen match for the factory rubberized dash paint.
Installed a stealth race pipe...aka modified and gutted EGR valve. Anti-shudder (and anti-runaway) valve is still intact and functional.
A little off pavement fun, my car is often my transportation while out doing farm work with my dad.
More off-roading:
Whaddya think...will it pull?
The tractor that pulls this has 180 HP (with unknown but gobs of torque.) When fully modified my car should have about 180hp and 350 ft-lb. Traction, gearing and hookup might be an issue though. Just kidding...
That is about all for now. I have many plans and dreams for this car. Only limit right now is funding as my job search goes on.
Coming soon:
5 speed swap with DC Stg III clutch, DG short shifter and .717 5th gearset
Full 2.5" exhaust
Oversize 205/65/16 tires
Wish list:
Nozzles
Rocketchip tuning
VNT 17/22 turbo running 25 psi
Tyrolsport SMIC and vented fender liner
Peloquin LSD
ABD Cup front bumper
Custom rally style lightbar/bumper guard with HID floods
17" Rial "Lugano" (turbine style) wheels with 225/55/17 tires
Full black interior with Katzkin seats
35&% tint
The list goes on...