Techspec
1996 VW GTI
Owner: Tim Passaro Jr
Location: Derby, CT
Occupation: Chef
Engine: two liter 8v with stage 2 ATP turbo kit and front-mount intercooler, Bahn Brenner head spacer, ARP head studs, C2 Motorsports software, 42 lb injectors, 3" exhaust piping to Borla X1R muffler with turn-down tip, candy purple pipes and manifold
Drivetrain: five-speed manual transmission with Clutch Masters stage 3 clutch and Eurospec lightened flywheel
Suspension: B&G coilovers
Brakes: Stock
Wheels & Tires: 16x9" Schmidt Modern Line wheels, 205/40-16 Falken ZE-512 tires
Exterior: Jetta front-end conversion, shaved bumpers, Vento grille, stubby mirrors, pulled fenders, shaved hood squirters, rear wiper, antenna, exhaust cut-out and tow hook, filled door handle recesses and pinch welds, molded Mk2 plate recess, gloss black grille and handles, de-locked rear, clear e-codes, red/clear tail lights
Interior: Recaro C seats, Momo wheel with quick release plus shift knob and boot, Auto Meter boost gauge, FK roll-bar, pinup girl/chopper cloth on headliner and pillars, Pergo laminate floor in trunk
Audio/Visual: Alpine head unit
Thanks: Jazzy Fizz, J Brown, Davey 2 Lips, Beer, The Pitz, T Bag, my Get Low homies, my mom and pop Dukes, my (203)-(860) team, Stinky, Turbo, Busta, RMA Autobody, Bubengropen, BBQ Motorsports