Until recent medical issues, I was employed as a VW/Audi tech for a local independent shop . We built this 1987 VW GTI with a 98 Jetta VR6 swap, Porsche GT3 interior and a few other modifications. Through a few contacts, Matt (my boss) arranged a photoshoot and feature for Eurotuner Magazine while at a Waterfest 15, one of the largest watercooled VW shows in the states. Do you guys get Eurotuner in Australia?

 

Everyone I worked with put in 12 hour days in the shop and 4-8 hours at night. The car was built slowly over a few years, and then gutted, full spray job, detailed and reassembled in 30 days. I don't believe it's mentioned in the article, but this would not have happened without my coworkers and friends Tom and Travis.

 

Thought I would share a few pics, even though its technically not my ride.

 

Eurotuner Feature

 

Edited January 31, 201016 yr by gambit4000s

Love it!

My pants are moving funny because of those seats.......

Always love reading about tough VW builds :)

So much win.

 

that engine should haul arse a bit :jamie:

Mate has a Mk1 he doing up with that same engine, can't wait for it to actually run (if he ever finishes it!)