Readers' Rides - May 2008

Ride Of The Month
'91 VW GTI
Scott Stewart * Carrollton, TX
Mods: 2.9L Euro-spec VR6 swap, German Motorsport chip, Eurotek CAI, Scorpion stainless exhaust, Sachs clutch, Koni adjustable struts, Abt Corrado VR6 springs, Neuspeed sways, Eibach strut bar, five-lug conversion, Audi A4 front calipers, big bumpers, factory flares, Zender rear wing, M3-style tail lights, Brazilian H4 headlights with fogs and turns, Audi A6 HIDs, French yellow fogs, Audi roof antenna, Euro chin spoiler, mono front wiper, Mk4 GTI emblems, 17" Audi T T rims, Corrado dash, Euro gauge cluster, Mk3 console and steering column, Recaros with matching door panels, Italvolanti steering wheel, Votex shift knob, Momo pedals, Alpine deck, Memphis amps, Polk speakers

Ride Of The Month Prize
Congrats to Scott and his 2.9 VR6. The final decision between his GTI and Jake's supercharged 330ci was very close but the GTI got more of our votes. We'd also like to acknowledge the photo skills of John, Brian, Dustin, Daniel, Kayla and Jennifer. Scott wins one of our Wheel et-shirts. These limited edition shirts are only available now in S and XL and if you'd like to buy one before they run out, send a $15 check or money order payable to Source Interlink. Send it to eurotuner wheel shirt, 6420 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Include your return address and shirt size.

'99.5 Audi A4 Michael Mocarski * Wallington, NJ Mods: '00 S4 2.7TT motor, transmission, drivetrain and brake swap, GIAC X-series software, gutted downpipes, custom 2.75" dual cat-back exhaust, RS4 clutch, H&R coilovers, 18" OZ Superleggera wheels, 034 track-density motor and trans mounts, APR snub mount, JHM Motorsports shifter, E-code headlights, in.pro chrome mirrors, AWE boost gauge, '96 trunk, 6000k HIDs, '01 S4 double-DIN console	'07 VW GTI 2.0T John Bordonaro * Morris Plains, NJ Mods: Unitronic Stage 1+ software, VF-Engineering intercooler and CAI, Eurojet updated PCV fix, Forge DV and SS kit, NGK plugs, custom engine cover, Neuspeed Sport springs, NSP boost gauge and pod, color-matched markers, black emblems, OEM dash tray, under-seat drawer and open fog grilles, Monster mats, Gorilla Gear trunk mats, Alpine deck, mono amp and 10" Type R sub in custom box	'07 VW MKV GTI Chris Baldoni * Milwaukee, WI Mods: GIAC 93-oct software, Neuspeed CAI, Eurojet 3" turbo-back, custom engine-bay lights, Koni coilovers, 18" AMG wheels, Falken FE-512 tires, Euro bumpers, foglight grilles and front valance, badgeless grille, yellow fogs, custom iPod input
'97 Mercedes Benz E420 Robert Spina * Tampa, FL Mods: 18" AMG Monoblock wheels, E55 shocks and sway bars, color-matched Panasonic CD/sat/MP3 head unit	'95 VW Jetta Chris Robinson * Buffalo, NY Mods: '95 VR6 conversion, custom intake and exhaust, Euro Sport UDPs, poly engine mounts, Neuspeed Race springs, Bilstein shocks, Autotech sways, G60 11" front brakes, drilled rotors, Mintex pads, 17" Konig Imagine wheels, Yokohama tires, Euro headlight switch, leather interior, VR6 cluster, Pioneer deck and speakers, Sirius radio	'05 VW GTI 1.8T &'86 VW Scirocco Brian Nichols * Jeannette, PA Mods: GTI: APR software, H&R Race springs, Bilstein shocks, ESE Tuning CAI, ECS N75 valve, Forge 007 DV, Magnaflow cat-back exhaust, smoked markers, Joey-modded headlights. Scirocco: 16v body kit, Euro VR6 lip, Euro headlights, smoothed tails, 16" Enkei wheels, coilovers, Euro Sport wires, poly bushings, custom exhaust, Sony deck, Audiobahn speakers and sub
'95 VW Jetta GLX Dustin Shipman * Chelan, WA Mods: AutoThority chip and CAI, Velocity BBK, Goodridge lines, Euro VR6 lip, EST badgeless grille, plaid interior, Pioneer deck, two 8" JL subs, Kamei golf ball shift knob, Nardi steering wheel, 15" OEM BBS wheels, tinted turns, fogs, dummies, tails and headlights, textured bumpers and trim	'03 VW GTI VR6 Nico Palafox * Newark, CA Mods: OEM 20AE front valance and skirts, Emphase rear valance, Helix projector headlights, 6000k HIDs, Hella Micro DE lower fogs and RCCR tails, clear markers, OEM VW Polo rear wiper, R-line bra, Eurovan VR6 badge, Seat Cupra R lip spoiler, roof rack, luggage rack and chrome mirror caps, stubby antenna, 18" SSR GT3 wheels, Bridgestone tires, H&R 5/20mm spacers, Thule wind fairing, 20% tint, Vmaxx coilovers, Neuspeed front strut bar and 32mm rear sway, evoms CAI, custom grounding kit, Milltek cat-back, Alpine head unit, mono amp and 10" Type R sub	'98 BMW Z4 M Roadster Daniel Nikaiyn * Los Angeles, CA Mods: Dinan CAI and aluminum strut brace, H&R Sport springs, Bilstein shocks, TMS aluminum rear shock tower mounts, IE urethane rear trailing and subframe mounts, Redline trans oils, Sachs clutch, Alpine 9884 deck with iPod interface, BFG tires, Euro corners and turns, OEM rotors, pads, front strut mounts and center support bearing/coupler
'03 VW GTI 20AE Brian Crook * Virginia Beach, VI Mods: custom black rub strips with shaved markers, Weitec 60/60 springs, 17x8.5" BBS RS, Falken Ziex 912 tires, Ebayz CAI, 3" turbo-back with Magnaflow muffler, Neotek DV, 350Z exhaust tip	'99 BMW 540i Paul Weinzimmer * Cleveland, OH Mods: HD intake, Hella angel eyes, murdered badges, H&R Sport springs, Koni shocks, 19" Breyton Spirit KO wheels, Toyo T1-R tires, Auto Solutions short throw, 35% tint	'03 VW Passat Charles Collantes * Toronto, Canada Mods: Koni Sport kit, OEM 17" S4 wheels, H&R spacers, K&N HF filter, matched engine cover, Magnaflow muffler, JOM badgeless grille, S2K antenna, Speigelwerks chrome mirrors, tinted windows, OEM Monster mats and six-disc changer, M3 lip spoiler, GE H7 NightHawks, Euro light switch, W8 E-code headlights, clear markers