Tech Spec
2008 VW Rabbit
Owner: Melissa Welsh
Location: South Hampton, PA
Occupation: waitress, mechanic
Engine: 2.5 liter five cylinder with AWE Tuning exhaust, color-matched engine covers
Drivetrain: five-speed manual
Brakes: 312mm cross-drilled and slotted ECS Tuning front rotors with Schwaben carrier brackets to reposition stock calipers, calipers painted orange
Suspension: FK Silverline coilovers
Wheels & Tires: 18x8.5" front, 18x9.5" rear Mercedes SL wheels with 215/35-18, 215/40-18 Kumho Ecsta tires
Exterior: shaved side markers and rear wiper, badgeless grille, filled hood and bumper notches, OE Euro rear bumper with color-matched lower valance, smoothed hatch, R32 tail lights
Interior: front and rear seats, door cards and shift knob boot reupholstered in pumpkin leather, painted trim and dash tray, GTI pedals, European headlight switch
Thanks: Jason, PT, Sean, Roman, Franco and Big Tim, D&D Custom for the paint and body work, Williams Upholstery, Katja at TM Tuning (www.tmtuning.com), www.ecstuning.com, www.awe-tuning.com