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NOVEMBER VOLUME 13 No 11
HIGHLIGHTS
24 Porsche 911
A breathtaking trio of widebody
Porsches from Rauh-Welt Begriff
in Japan
32 03 VW GTI
A daily-driven 20th Anniversary GTI
with shaved bay, air-ride, big-turbo
and race interior
42 06 Audi A6
Inspired wagon shows what you
can do with wheels, a vinyl wrap
and air-ride
56 84 VW Jetta
Gab Pelissier swaps a 1.8T into this
Euro-cool Mk1 coupe
64 BMW 325i & M5
These BMWs from E-Shift will shock
you with JDM power
70 09 Audi A5
Ian Keith Coyco left the Honda
scene to build our first A5 feature
78 TSW Wheel Giveaway
You could win a set of the new TSW
Nurburgring wheels for your car
EVENTS
38 Southern Wrthersee
This annual gathering in Georgia has
become one of the biggest VW/Audi
shows in the US
54 Eurowerks
Despite rain, Eurowerks brought out
the best of the Midwest
68 Port Townsend Cruise
Nearly 500 drivers congregated
for the first major event in the
Pacific Northwest
TECH
48 Project M3
Step aside children; our BMW M3
gets grown-up Brembo brakes
62 2.0T Intake & Exhaust
Dyno Test
Two simple engine mods for the VW
CC 2.0T on the dyno
74 Budget Suspension
Upgrade
Want to improve your handling
without breaking the bank? We
install Neuspeeds Cup Kit on a
Mk4 VW GTI
80 Tire Test
If youre shopping for street tires,
the new ContiSportContact 5 might
be your answer
DEPARTMENTS
12 Behind the Wheel
14 News
The latest tuner products
20 Letters
22 Garage Projects
46 Poster
82 Car Clubs & Event Calendar
Updated weekly online at eurotuner.com
85 Next Month
89 Readers Rides
This months best rides driven by you!
Check them out at eurotuner.com as well
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Josh Brown
Snapper
Id teach the minutiae of
VW styling trends,
illustrated with photos
Ive taken over the last 15
years or so racing
stripes, body kits, Euro,
Old School, New School,
Rat, Brit, OEM+,
HellaFlush, etc
Sam Du
Features Ed
Id teach Asian women
how to drive they
really give us a bad
name. My other class
would be Vegas
Survival.
Paul Piola
Tech
It would be how to
work for Editor
Emmerson. Theyre
another breed, the
Brits. You remember
the professor in
Dangerfields Back to
School right?
Alex Rogan
Words
Id like to teach all
young, hopeful starlets
getting off the bus
downtown why they
shouldnt trust me
er, strangers...
Justin Fivella
Words
Id teach beer pong 101,
because it would be
funny to watch rookies
spill beer over
themselves, and Id
demonstrate my own
technique and thus drink
on the job!
Meisha Ciau
Web
Id teach Mixed Martial
Arts just so I can put
people in choke holds
and beat em up. I might
be small but Id be able
to handle it!
If you could teach a class,
what would it be?
Greg
Emmerson
Editor
Id teach spelling tyre,
aluminium, bonnet,
boot, arse, cheque,
football, queue, colour,
realize, manoeuvre,
trouser, catalogue,
programme, dived;
I could continue...
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THINKING ABOUT
AN OLD PORKER.
like to help out wherever we can.
In the past, weve given away a number of
performance products to some lucky readers,
and this month weve got another great prize
for one of you. Thanks to the generosity of
TSW Wheels, were offering a set of its
forged Nurburgring wheels to one of you.
Its our experience that most people dont
bother entering because they dont think
they stand a chance. As a result, youd be
surprised at how relatively few people bother
to enter magazine competitions in general.
Fortunately, ours are well subscribed but
your chances of winning are still very high.
And with this particular competition, the first
200 entrants get a TSW T-shirt as well, just to
encourage your participation.
Entry is very easy. You simply have to
identify eight racetracks from the maps that
are provided. I wont tell you how to find
them but they may also be the name of some
TSW wheels
VIDZ
As always, youll find a host of exclusive
online videos at both eurotuner.com or
youtube.com/eurotuner
This month we have footage from the
Brembo brake install on our Project M3,
as well as from the dyno session for the
VW CC where we installed an intake and
exhaust. Finally, Sam got some video form
the Continental tire test he attended in
Germany, so take a look when youre online.
Its all there, and most of it is in glorious HD.
We update both our website and YouTube
channel on a weekly and sometimes daily
basis whenever possible, so why not
subscribe and well alert you to any new
videos online. You should also check out
eurotuner.com for daily Euro news stories,
event listings, desktop wallpapers, etc.
W
eve been having some heated
discussions about the next
project car to build for the
magazine. Now that 2.slow
is effectively completed (although more mods
may follow), we wanted to replace it with
another budget build.
One of the recurring ideas is an old
Porsche 911 possibly a 964 or 993. With so
much being interchangeable on the different
911 models, its relatively easy to update an
older model with modern exterior panels and
running gear.
The reason we havent dived in with both
feet is because were worried these older
Porsches (or any Porsche come to that) could
be a money-pit. And while we can pull favors
from friends and acquaintances to keep a car
on the road and modify it, is this something
the average reader could do?
On the other hand, nearly every VW
owner Ive ever met hankers after a 911, so
it would be a great project to show people
some of the pitfalls.
To help us decide, weve chosen to do
two things: the first was to track down the
awesome RWB Porsches from Japan, as seen
on this months cover. For any Euro owner,
anybody with oil in their veins, this is about
as good as it gets old-school 911s built like
the race cars of their day, painted in
modern colors, decked out with, modern
wheels, but everything is then left slightly
unfinished to give the cars an instant patina,
extra character.
Hopefully, youre like all of us who
simply drool puddles of saliva whenever
we see these cars. Our first encounter was
at the Tokyo Auto Salon last year, but since
then theyve been appearing in magazines
and online regularly, inspiring us to dig a
little deeper.
The problem with contacting RWB is the
lack of communication. The owner speaks no
English and doesnt seem too bothered about
whether or not people know about his cars.
And somehow this just makes it even cooler.
As a result, there are tons of photos of the
cars but very little is really known about the
company and its products. Hopefully, weve
been able to add another piece to the jigsaw,
and a snippet to the body of information
about this incredible company.
The second part of our voyage of 911
discovery is to have a 993 owner confess the
reality of owning and modifying an older
Porsche. While we imagine its all about
canyon roads and giggling girls, the reality
appears to be slightly different. Frequent
and expensive maintenance appears to be
the biggest obstacle to 911 ownership. So
weve commissioned a story to expose the
underbelly of the daily experience. That story
will follow in a few months the car needs
some work before we can photograph it!
HERESY
Speaking of the Japanese, we should
apologize for the E-Shift story in this issue.
In case you havent got there yet, its about
a company that drops Japanese engines into
perfectly fine German automobiles!
Again we debated the merits of this story
for months, finally deciding it was a relevant
piece on the basis of its cheap tuning options
and low-cost maintenance.
Certainly one of the regular complaints
from BMW owners is that its relatively
expensive to tune their cars beyond the
regular software, exhaust and intake. And
while were hoping there isnt a huge rush of
BMW owners wanting to transplant Toyota
engines into their cars, it is an interesting
option that can reach 500-600hp relatively
easily, with 800hp possible on a stock block!
So while the story will inevitably upset
some BMW purists, understand that we were
as dubious about it as anybody else, but we
felt it was something the wider Euro
community might like to know about.
TIGER
Since we know its difficult for everybody to
afford the modified car of their dreams, we
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THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS AND RUMORS...
1. GA3R WHEEL
Forgeline MSRP: website
Info: forgeline.com
When a company like Forgeline claims to have made its best
wheel yet, its hard not to take a look. The GA3R is forged from
6061-T6 aluminum with heat-treated rim-shells. It features generous
caliper clearance, enlarged central area for quick lug removal
and details designed to be beneficial at the track. Claimed to be
extremely lightweight and the strongest wheel in Forgelines arsenal,
the GA3R is available in 18 and 19'' with full customization of finish
be available late this year.
2. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
H3R Performance MSRP: website
Info: h3rperformance.com
We all know the importance of safety when it comes to
motorsport, but who says style cant to along with it? In addition
to their traditional red and chrome extinguishers, H3R Performance
now offers a jet-black option for their 1 and 2.5 lb extinguishers.
H3Rs line consists of premium clean-agent dry chemical fire
extinguishers and they claims this technology doesnt leave a
messy residue, making it a good choice for anything from classics
to full-time racecars.
3. BMW CLUTCHES
& FLYWHEELS
Spec Inc MSRP: starting at $599
Info: specclutch.com
If youre looking for better throttle response, higher power
numbers or just need to replace an old clutch, Spec has a
high-performance clutch and billet flywheel for the BMW 135i,
335i and 535i. Available in seven different single-disc stages, they
support power levels up to 565 lb-ft of torque for the street and
670 lb-ft for the track. Featuring a non-SAC mechanism pressure
plate, the kits provide a lighter assembly, higher rpm capability and
greater clamp loads. And thanks to industry-leading manufacturing
techniques, were assured these clutches will provide some of the
best rotational integrity with a 50% weight reduction over stock.
4. COMP-GATE40
WASTEGATE
Turbosmart MSRP: $349.50
Info: turbosmartusa.com
When dealing with aftermarket turbo kits, there are times when
space is tight, especially for key parts like wastegates.
Turbosmarts Comp-Gate40 external wastegate aims to provide a
solution to cramped engine bays. Measuring only 99mm (3.9'') tall
these wastegates are 25% smaller than Turbosmarts existing
products, yet they still provide excellent performance. Other features
include a 12-way adjustable cap, easily replaced spring and a
screw-on locking collar. The Comp-Gate40 is available in blue
or black.
5 . M-LINE RADIATORS
Mishimoto MSRP: $420
Info: mishimoto.com
How could you complain about great cooling performance with
an even better looking package? Mishimotos limited-edition
M-Line Eat Race Sleep radiators are available in an all-gold finish
or silver core with gold end-tanks. These radiators are constructed
from 6061 aluminum and are TIG-welded for the best quality
and durability.
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6. PINK WIPER BLADES
Autotex Pink MSRP: $12.61
Info: autotextpink.com
The concept for AutoTex Pink wiper blades was born after
the idea of combining his passion for cars with breast cancer
support came to Paula Lombard. Aiming to wipe-out breast
cancer, a portion of the money from every blade is donated to
research for a cure. Available in black with a small pink ribbon, the
blades come in metal or frameless designs, with applications for
almost any vehicle. The blades are available at usautoparts.net
7. Mk5 VW MOTOR
MOUNT INSERT
Prothane MSRP: website
Info: prothane.com
Stock VW motor mounts have a reputation for not handling
the extra power and performance we all desire from our cars.
Prothanes Mk5 lower engine mount insert replaces the soft rubber
unit with a formulated polyurethane insert. These mounts can
withstand more vibration and shock, leading to better control and
greater durability. In addition to the Mk5, Prothane offers kits for a
variety of applications.
8. S4 3'' DOWNPIPES
RAI Motorsport MSRP: $1000
Info: raimotorsport.com
Power gains and an improved exhaust note are more than
enough reason to warrant purchasing a quality downpipe set
for your B5 S4. RAI Motorsports 3'' DPs are constructed from
T304 stainless steel with steel V-band assemblies to provide the
highest quality finish and protection from rust. In addition, each set
of downpipes are fitted with J-pipes, so they wont throw a check
engine light. Every set has a lifetime guarantee and will mate to
either a stock exhaust, RAIs 3.5'' system or any other
V-band system.
9. ADJUSTABLE UPPER
CONTROL ARM
034Motorsport MSRP: $525
Info: 034motorsport.com
If youre just looking for less tire wear from camber, or want
full adjustability on the track, you might want to consider
034Motorsports Upper Control Arm Kit for the B5, B6, B7 Audi
A4 and S4. With a billet construction, these control arms feature
spherical bearings with Teflon race lining and 034 Density inner
bushings. In addition to the quality build, each arm can be adjusted
5/8'' outward in 1/36'' increments without having to remove the
pinch pin. For maximum adjustability on your Audi, check out
034Motorsport.
10 . PROSERIES
CHILD SEATS
Recaro MSRP: website
Info: recarousa.com
They say some kids are born to drive. Whether or not thats
true, your kid can ride like a racer with the Recaro ProSeries child
safety seats. Featuring three models with weight ratings ranging
from 5-120 lb, these seats feature the race-proven technology from
Recaros performance seating scaled down for your little loved
ones. With features like side impact protection, energy absorbing
foam, QuickLift head restraint system and many others, you can be
assured your child will be safe while mommy or daddy gets on with
the driving. And now you can have an excuse to show up to your
local meet with your kid tagging along.
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11. SPEEDPORT
iPHONE APP
AutoSpeed MSRP: $29.99 (app) $149 (wifi cable)
Info: speedport.us
How nice would it be to swap your ECU tune, diagnose issues,
monitor boost or even reset a check engine light from your
iPhone, iPod or iPad? Thanks to the SpeedPORT iPhone app from
AutoSpeed Performance, you can do exactly that. When paired
with their wifi cable, you can do everything from switching the
available tune profiles to scanning for engine codes and even
seeing engine parameters in real-time. The app must be paired
with AutoSpeeds Audi, VW or Porsche engine software, that can
be installed by any of its resellers. Check out the impressive video
demonstration on the website, and download the application from
the Apple app store.
12. 2.0T TSI
I-FLOW INTAKE
Induktion Motorsports MSRP: $249.99
Info: 4induktion.com
There are so many intakes for the 2.0T TSI, its hard to know
which to choose. One way to select is from the power gains. Or
you could go strictly for looks. And with Induktion Motorsports
I-Flow, you can have the best of both worlds. With features such as
a heatshield that seals to the hood, an adjustable support bracket
and powdercoated tubing, Induktion Motorsports claims an 8whp
gain. Add that to a black, red or chrome combo and you have
yourself a decent contender in the intake battle.
13. iPAD CINEMASEAT
Griffin Technology MSRP: $39.99
Info: grifntechnology.com
The uses for Apples iPad seem to be continually growing. It
makes sense too; with such a compact but powerful package, you
can take it virtually anywhere and have music, video, web, games
and more. With Griffins Cinemaseat case, you can turn your iPad
into a rear seat entertainment center for your passengers. The case
features an adjustable strap that wraps around the front headrest,
allowing handsfree viewing of anything your iPad has to offer.
Theres even a small pocket on the back for accessories. So if you
want the back seat to be the best seat in the house, check out
Griffin Technology.
14. RACER SUNGLASSES
Tag Heuer MSRP: from $195
Info: tagheuer.com/eyewear
Sunglasses are vital for most outdoor activites, but it can
be annoying when theyre uncomfortable or feel heavy after
extended use. Tag Heuer, makers of highly regarded wristwatches,
has created what they consider a solution to this problem: its
Avante-Garde eyewear line is made from soft-touch polymer
composite frames to provide a light yet durable finish. Five
activity-based lens options are available, including Watersport
and High Mountain. All five provide 100% UV-A and B protection.
15. KIWI CONNECTIVITY
PLX Devices MSRP: $149.99 (wifi), $99.99 (bluetooh)
Info: plxkiwi.com
With more OBD2-directed iPhone and Android applications
emerging, the ability to tune and monitor your car is becoming
easier than ever. The Kiwi wifi and bluetooth devices from PLX
means you can connect any OBD2 car to either smartphone using
almost any application of your choice. The two devices create
either a wifi (iPhone) or bluetooth (Android) connection between
the cars OBD port and your phone. Theyre compatible with most
applications out there and make it much easier to transfer the
system between cars because of the compact packaging.
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16. CAR CARE GIFT BOX
Detail Addict MSRP: website
Info: detailaddict.com
Looking to give your friend or family member the gift of car care?
Detail Addict has what youre looking for with its customizable gift
boxes since you can select up to four high-end detailing products.
A common configuration includes its soap that can create enough
suds from just two ounces to wash an entire car. Next, you might
want to include its G-3500 Polish that hides scratches and swirl
marks. Finally, its carnauba wax will protect the paint and give your
Euro an amazing shine. Some other cool products includes its Rub &
Shine to dress tires, vinyl and plastic, as well as microfiber towels.
17. STRUT, SWAY &
CROSS BARS
Ultra Racing MSRP: website
Info: ultraracingusa.com
The more you can stiffen your body and chassis, the better the
handling response will be. With a variety of companies offering
sway bars and strut bars, it can be hard to choose which to go with.
Ultra Racing specializes in a variety of bars ranging from tower bars
to front and rear crossmember braces, to even some anti-roll bars
and more. They have begun to expand into the BMW, Audi and VW
model lineup with offerings depending on application.
18. TOTAL GARAGE
CENTER
Stanley MSRP: $150
Info: stanleytools.com
When you combine the latest automotive diagnostics and
repair technology into a small, portable unit, its bound to be
something good. Stanleys Total Garage Center combines a
state-of-the-art battery charger, code reader and 120psi tire inflator
into a small, rolling unit for quick transport. Simply roll the unit to
the car, scan for check engine codes, charge the battery with a
three-mode LED screen-monitored charger, or inflate a flat tire with
the internal compressor. With the combination of size, ease of use
and low price, this unit can take your garage toward that shop you
always wanted.
19. TURNER MOTORSPORT
BADGES
Turner Motorsport MSRP: $34.95
Info: turnermotorsport.com
Milled from a solid piece of aluminum, this high-quality trunk-lid
emblem will look great on the back of your Bimmer! Its been
produced as a limited edition piece by Turner Motorsport, the
renowned BMW race, tuning and maintenance specialists from
Amesbury, MA. The badge has a high-polish finish and is secured
with automotive adhesive for easy installation. Even better, the font
looks like it came from BMW, giving your car even greater pedigree.
20. EEM VINYL
Evolution Euro Militia MSRP: TBA
Info: eemilitia.bigcartel.com
Our friends at east coast car club, Evolution Euro Militia, have
created a Decals & Designs Division to supply its members,
as well as customers and other car clubs with die-cut vinyl,
T-shirts, banners, etc. They can produce in any color, including
metallics and specialty finishes. Theres also a low minimum
purchase requirement and will even undertake design work for you.
The current customer list includes EurojetRacing, DBCperformance,
Bagriders, Redline Motorworks, CCW, Lynmor Motorsports and now
eurotuner we were out of stickers for our feature car windshields,
so Kevin Janovsky ( Kevin@eemilitia.com) kindly came to the rescue.
If you have custom vinyl needs, shoot EEM an email.
TUNER NEWS
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and access to previous eurotuner magazine
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ONLINE VIDEOS
M3
See the Brembo six-piston big brakes being installed
on our E90 Project M3
VW CC
Check out our dyno footage as the 2.0T gains an intake,
exhaust, power and torque
CSC5P
Sams video from his vacation to Germany to test
the new Continental ContiSportContact 5P tires
European car brakes are DIFFERENT. They are ALWAYS higher in friction
than brake pads on US or Asian Built cars and replacing them with any-
thing lower in friction is unwise to say the least. EBC British made pads
are HIGH in friction and European safety standards tested and approved
on all Euros. Add these grippy pads to a set of the EBC USR Slotted
sport rotors for cooler brakes and even shorter stops
European car brakes are DIFFERENT. They are ALWAYS higher in friction
than brake pads on US or Asian Built cars and replacing them with any-
thing lower in friction is unwise to say the least. EBC British made pads
are HIGH in friction and European safety standards tested and approved
on all Euros. Add these grippy pads to a set of the EBC USR Slotted
sport rotors for cooler brakes and even shorter stops
European Type approved product
The only way to know if a pad is
right for a Euro is to LOOK FOR
THE APPROVAL CODE
MAILBOX
Sleepy
I was reading et 9/10 and had a couple of
questions about your cover. Firstly, is it legal
to drive around with no hood? The shaved
bay looks really cool, and I can understand
why the owner would want to show it off,
but is this legal? Does he get stopped by the
police all the time? The second question, is
how does he drive the car with his eyes shut?
I guess hes just blinking in the photo, but it
looks like hes sleeping.
Will Cook
email
Check with your local police because it seems to vary
by state. Some require a hood while others simply
require working lights, wipers, bumper, etc. The owner
spoke to his local police and its apparently legal in NJ,
so he regularly drives the car without the hood. As for
his narcolepsy, he was apparently looking down at
the instruments
Dogs Bollocks
Your magazine is a big hit in my house;
even the dog loves it!
William Kondziela
Plt 3267, 3rd RTR, Company M.
Trash
I read your Editorial in et 8/10 but still
threw the issue straight into the trash. Im
a VW guy and would at least like to see
some VW coverage in every issue. The
all-Porsche, all-BMW, all anything is not
for me. I have the same issue with European
Car; Im a long time subscriber since the
80s when it was originally VW & Porsche
magazine. But since ECs coverage of VWs
has narrowed, and is directed at high-end
cars of other makes I have had to look to
other publications. So et was a breath a fresh
air since most of the important VW parts
advertisers had switched over from EC to et.
However, the 8/10 issue had nothing for me
and was a waste of my subscription money.
Mike B52
email
We understand your frustration at an all-BMW issue
(weve never done a Porsche issue and probably never
will) but imagine how the Audi, BMW, Mini, Saab, Volvo
and Mercedes guys feel. Occasionally the Dubheads
have to sacrifice for the greater good. And it was a
cool issue if youre broadminded.
Volove 1
I was wondering why you dont ever do an
all-Volvo issue. It seems like all you do is VW
and Audi. Dont get me wrong, I love the
mag a lot; it keeps me in the loop with the
Euro scene. But it seems like all the VWs and
Audis look the same. Why is this?
Kyle Higgins
Tolleson, AZ
Why do VAG products look the same, or why isnt there
a Volvo issue? The former is a subjective statement
based on a superficial reading of the Euro movement,
the latter is an optimistic statement based on an
unrealistic desire for more Scandanavian coverage.
With 70% of our readers owning VWs, they will
always dominate our coverage.
Volove 2
I was wondering why dont you have many
Volvos in your magazine? Theyre Euro and
theres a following for them. Dont get me
wrong, I love BMWs and really like VWs, but
I own a Volvo S70 2.4L Turbo. Do you think
there would be any articles in the future?
I just subscribed because I like what you
feature but there are more Euros than just
VWs and BMWs.
Ivan Tornetta
email
Weve featured a number of Volvos in the past, the
240 Race Wagon in et 7/10 being the most recent.
We have our eye on a few more and will continue to
feature any good ones we find.
VW Fund
Spotted by our designer Alina Avanesyan
while on vacation in Hawaii (no, we
didnt know she was paid that much!) was
this creative tips jar. Who could refuse a
contribution to such a worthy cause?
Brake
After reading your Editorial about Toyotas
unintended acceleration (et 6/10), I agree
with you, on almost every point. The only
problem is where you say theres no way
an engine can overpower the brakes. While
standing still, the engine cannot overpower
the brakes, but once moving above a
certain point this is no longer true. You will
accomplish one of three things: glaze the
brake pads, boil off the fluid or pulse the ABS
until your foot is on the floor and theres
no pressure in the brakes unless you pump
the pedal. If youre like us old timers, where
pumping the brakes was how you stopped in
adverse conditions, this comes automatically,
but younger drivers have no idea what it
means, and in a panic situation most people
just freeze, hence the explanation It just
wouldnt stop.
Brian Toberman
email
These brake problems can happen as components
heat up, but not when the brakes are applied initially.
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M
eet Aaron Simon. Any guy
with two first names sounds
suspicious, but then we
looked at his garage project
and our skepticism faded. Aaron started as a
VW/Audi tech in 82, and joined VWoA five
years later.
In 04, he picked up a 94 Passat GLX
VR6 wagon. I knew I wasnt going to leave
the VR6 in the wagon, so I started looking
for a suitable transplant car, he began.
In 05, one of my co-workers was selling
a 65 VW Notchback parts car. Its always
been at the top of list of something I wanted
to build, so we struck a deal. Once I got both
cars home I started measuring. I was just
going to use the VR6 in the Notch with the
air-cooled running gear, but the limitation of
the suspension, brakes and transmission, not
T
he countdown has begun, and with the
10 eurotuner GP about two months
away, 034 Motorsport is wrapping up
its rear-wheel drive,
mid-engine Mk4 VW GTI project.
The 01 hatchback is in the final stages of
bodywork, with the fenders being shaped and
smoothed for paint. Last month we saw the
rear fenders widened 4'' on each side. The
fronts were pulled 3'' each as well. Widened
R32 bumpers are also being blended to flow
with these fenders.
The next step for 034 is to finish
machining the 2.7-liter S4 motor, followed
by installing the engine and six-speed
034 GOLF V6
Euro-spec transmission into the cradle.
The turbo system and fueling has yet to be
touched but 034 plans to run a single-turbo
setup that can easily be swapped for track
and dyno setups. Stay tuned for an update
on the engine and turbo build next month.
M
ike Behman from PA
is taking on an unusual
project. He managed to
locate this rare 82 BMW
323i TC Baur edition and plans to restore
it with some upgrades. With only 54k
miles on its odometer, the Euro-spec
Cabrio already has Racing Dynamics
springs matched to Bilstein shocks. Its
also retained the factory dual exhaust,
M-Technic gauge cluster and Recaro seats
from an E21.
This Winter, Mikes going to bring
the car back to shape starting with the
exterior. With the help of Green Street
Fibre Werks, the team will fabricate
custom molds for the hood and fenders.
Mike is also going to widen the track with
new wheels. After the bodyworks done,
he hopes to paint it Alpine white. A new
top for the Cabrio will either have to be
sourced or fabricated, while chrome
Euro bumpers should give the car an
old-school look.
BAUR POWER
NOTCHBACK VR6
to mention rust, got me thinking about
using all the Passat running gear and just
keeping the Notchback body. More
measuring and drawing ensued until
Aaron had a mid-engined VR6 layout
planned. He started cutting both cars,
then built a chassis jig in his garage.
The plan was to use the firewall and
front floor section from the Passat to
keep the front mounting points in place.
So he used square tubing for the frame
rails to tie the ends together. Aaron then
outsourced an eight-point rollcage to
complete the chassis.
The cars been sitting for a while after
he had to relocate for work, but he told
himself the car would finally be completed
this year. Stay tuned for another update
and full feature.
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ver since we came across the
matte-black Porsche 930 from tuner
Rauh-Welt Begriff at the
09 Tokyo Auto Salon (et 7/09),
we scrambled to get the story. The
car became an overnight sensation online and
people were hungry for information.
Judging by your emails, most of you were
equally as curious but we bided our time until
we could get a little more information on
the company. The problem is, the reclusive
owner speaks no English and hides from the
spotlight. As a result, several stories have been
written yet little is known.
What we do know is that the small tuning
shop has a big following. It specializes in
transforming older Porsche 930 and 964
models into the craziest widebody cars
imaginable, reminiscent of the mid-70s
Porsche 934 prepared for Group 4 endurance
GT racing.
This was perhaps the pinnacle of 911
racing, where Porsche swept all before it,
winning championships worldwide. These
were also the cars that encapsulated the
classic coke-bottle shape of the widebody
Turbo cars that became the wall posters for
generations of schoolboys.
By rekindling the menace of these GT
racers, Akira Nakai has achieved cult status
for himself and his company. The machines he
produces are instantly recognizable for their
outrageous aerodynamics and bold colors that
run the gauntlet from matte-black, through
pastels to the bold orange and green you see
The building RWB has occupied for 20 years creating automotive legends
Stunning pair of RWB 964 Carrera 2 in 997 GT3 RS colors
here. No two cars are exactly the same, with
owners giving each a unique personality.
Nakai-san remembers the moment he
fell in love with speed. It was while watching
an American movie aged 7. He saw a car
tail-slide around a corner and it stirred
something inside.
Movies like the original Gone in 60
Seconds and The Cannonball Run brought
images of the Eleanor Mustang and
Lamborghini Countach into the young boys
head. As a result, he now sleeps in the same
workshop where he creates these amazing
machines, claiming that waking up to the sight
of his 911 inspires him for the rest of the day.
The company was formed about 20 years
ago in the building he still occupies. Its where
customers become family and where he has
become comfortable.
The name Rauh-Welt Begriff is German
and one of those interesting Japanese
contrivances that doesnt translate directly
into English. However, rauh means rough
and welt means world. This represents
the way Nakai likes to drive his Porsches, in
a rough style, according to our translator. It
also reflects the world he has shaped, where
he does not seek perfection in his creations.
Unlike most tuners, Nakai-san sees the
flaws in each car as part of its character; the
same way most of us view older cars, where
the ritual of repairing faulty wiring or cajoling
a stubborn starter motor brings you closer to
the car. As a result, he builds the cars with
rivets, tape and zipties, ignoring imperfections
in search of the cars soul.
For clarification, begriff is also German
and translates into concept or idea. Were
told Nakai-san selected it because he liked
how it sounded with Rauh-Welt, and so the
Rough-World Concept was born.
930
Even 20 years ago, Nakai preferred the older
Porsche 911 models such as the legendary
930 (1974-89). So this is what he first drove
and what he continues to drive today. And
although the 930 was the first production car
to use turbo technology, he rates the naturally-
aspirated models over the legendary 911
Turbo, which established the 911 as the first
modern supercar.
His own matte-black 930 in our photos
has a 3.8-liter motor on carbs to retain
that period feel and the need for constant
maintenance. It wears RWBs own 930
Racing widebody kit, as well as RWB
suspension and massive SSR wheels in the
same matte-black.
Fitted with a full rollcage, racing seats and
sliding windows, the interior is a web of loose
wires for racing switches and gauges. With its
bare floors, roof and doors, the owner could
undoubtedly have created a tidier finish but
PORSCHE 911
All RWB conversions
use SSR wheels
wanted to remain true to his Rough World
status.
All RWB cars are dual-purpose; built
for the street and track. Neither is more or
less important, we were told. However, his
greatest inspiration is from driving on the
street. When he catches his cars reflection
in a shop window, thats when he sees the
car showcased.
This response caught us off guard.
Conventional wisdom suggests this sort of
widebody conversion is dedicated to hardcore
motorsport, but Akira Nakais honesty is
disarming. He simply loves the way the
cars look.
In addition to his own parts, RWB also
incorporates genuine Porsche parts, as well as
tuning parts from the US. Nakai-san talked of
his respect for the renowned European tuners
such as Ruf, Gemballa, etc but doesnt appear
to work with them.
964
The stunning green and orange 964 (89-94)
models in our photos are two customer
cars. I made the green Porsche for Toshiya
Ichiraku, Nakai told us.
He wanted to build a car like the latest
997 GT3 RS with his 964. And after I made
that one, Mr Makabe liked it so we painted
his 90 Carrera 2 in the GT3 RS orange!
Both cars wear the Rauh-Welt 964
widebody and RWB suspension with 18''
SSR wheels. However, Toshis green 93
Carrera 2 has race-spec dampers along with a
carbon interior and gold SSR wheels these
are 18x10''front, 18x12'' rear with 265/35
and 295/35 Bridgestone tires, respectively.
Although built for the track, Toshi uses
the car as a daily-driver, preferring to take
his wife to dinner or pick up his kids from
school in the Viper green 964. I built it for
a Hollywood movie, he confided. I would
love to see an RWB Porsche in a movie, so I
made this green 911 for that. I also wanted to
make the older model look cooler than the
997 GT3 RS, he explained, and we think hes
succeeded with that wish
Toshi has known Nakai-san since they
raced Porsches together in 1990, and he still
has an RWB 930 for the track. They became
friends and Toshi is now trying to help
Rauh-Welt grow.
So we asked him about the top Porsche
tuners in Japan, and Toshi claimed RWB
is undoubtedly best for bodywork. We also
asked whether it was difficult to own a
Porsche in Japan, surrounded by so many
cheaper domestic options. His answer was
typically and mysteriously Japanese: Its not
easy to own one of these cars, but if you are a
real man, you can do it. There is no word for
it in Samurai
Despite creating some of the coolest
Euros on the planet, Nakai-san will work on
other cars. Yet when he started drifting in a
Toyota Corolla AE86 he painted it the same
olive color as the awesome Ruf 911 BTR to
maintain the Porsche connection. He lives
and breathes Porsche, and is keen to expand
his horizons, even offering to travel to any
country where a customer wants to recreate
one of his RWB Porsches. He also indicated
he was particularly keen to tackle the latest
997 model.
If nothing else, Rauh-Welt Begriff proves
theres plenty of life in the older, cooler 911
models. Its good to see such a huge following
for these iconic sports cars, which can be
bought for bargain prices right now. For more
information on this incredible company,
check out rauh-welt.com
Porsche 911
Akira Nakais matte-black Stella Artois 930 has become
both the companys signature and wall poster for thousands
of grown-up boys
Nakai-san prefers NA engines, running this 3.8L motor on carbs
It isnt pretty, but thats how RWB likes it
VW GTI
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eventeen months ago we first
introduced this sexy 20th
Anniversary VW GTI from
Minnesota. Bagged n blue, the
Mk4 was obviously destined for
greatness with a big-turbo, rollcage, race seats
and rare wheels.
The madness continued with a shaved n
airbrushed engine bay but we lost track of its
development heading into the long winter
months. After months of speculation, owner
John Nichol resurfaced with one of the most
exciting and well-executed daily-driven Mk4s
in the country.
Like many VW fanatics, the 26 year-old
has been around European cars all his life.
In fact, he lived in Germany as a kid.
His first ride was an old Quantum
Synchro; but his interests changed through
high school and college. I got into Ford
Broncos and trucks, John began. Then
V-8 musclecars like my Camaro. It wasnt
until I got together with Jeff Jacobson that I
rediscovered VWs and started liking the Mk4
turbos. It was something I hadnt played with
but I saw the horsepower numbers people
were getting and knew I wanted some.
Jeff should be familiar to you; he built the
Low Life R32 turbo on the cover of et 4/09
and was Johns inspiration. When I met Jeff,
I had the Camaro and two Passats. I got rid
of the Chevy and was after a new car. Thats
when I fell in love with the 20AE, especially
in Jazz blue. Jeff persuaded me to testdrive one
and loved it. I went on vacation for a week
and when I came back the car was still for
sale, so I made it happen, he smiled.
The GTI already had a downpipe,
intercooler and blow-off valve. Yet within a
matter of days they were joined by a Forge
turbo inlet pipe, Revo software, exhaust plus
V-Maxx coilovers. I never was worried about
the looks, but I kept wanting more power,
he told us. I was introduced to Tristan
Henderson from Further Performance, who
helped me take the car to the next level. So I
eventually bought a daily driver and decided
to build the GTI.
John periodically helped out at Further
Performance with basic installation work. The
experience gave him the confidence to tackle
the more difficult tasks on his own car; the
stance, for example.
Ditching the budget coilovers, John sought
more adjustability and comfort. So he pieced
together an air-ride setup with Bagyard bags
in the front with shortened Bilstein struts to
achieve more low. The rear used AAC bags
and the system was managed by an Auto Pilot
digital controller.
He mounted a five-gallon air tank and
Viair 380c compressor in the spare tire well
and notched the subframe to achieve a
super-slammed stance.
John was reluctant to ditch the factory
Aristo wheels, demanding something special
for their replacements. After online searching,
he eventually came across rebuilt 18x8'' front
and 18x9'' rear Zauber wheels. I loved the
way they looked on the previous owners Mk4
Jetta, he explained. It had the perfect stance
on air-ride and they were crazy-looking. I
loved the step lip.
The three-piece rims were stripped and
re-polished, switching the bolts to copper.
And since they were Japanese wheels, custom
adapters adjusted them to the Mk4s bolt
pattern. The rear wheels touch the fender but
it has the perfect stance, he confirmed.
Sometimes unnoticed behind the polished
faces are Brembo front brakes utilizing 12.9''
drilled rotors and four-piston calipers, which
would eventually come in handy when the car
received more power.
Bodywork was next but John confessed
it was the worst part of the build. I almost
packed up the projected, he remembered.
Pleased with the OE 20AE front and rear
valances, he bought supplies to mold them
to the bumpers and shave the moldings.
Unfortunately, the material he used was crap
and created bubbles. After months of sanding
and fixing, the bumpers were taken to Classics
Fenders sit on 18'' Zauber wheels thanks to air-ride
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ENGINE: 1.8 liter 20v four-cylinder with
19mm Integrated Engineering rods, ARP
head and main studs, port-matched head,
polished 034 Motorsport large-port intake
manifold, APR stage 3+ turbo kit with GT28RS
turbo, cast inconel exhaust manifold, Bosch
fuel pump, larger injectors, intake and 3''
downpipe, 2.5'' Magnaflow exhaust, evoms
front-mount intercooler, APR R1 diverter valve,
ECS Tuning pulleys, silicone intake hoses,
polished fuel rail, Moroso polished catch can,
smooth and polished Integrated Engineering
Euro valve cover, braided lines with black
AN-fittings, VF-Engineering motor mounts,
OE Ferrari oil cap, shaved bay, engine block
painted orange
DRIVETRAIN: six-speed manual
transmission with Southbend stage 3 clutch
and lightened flywheel, Wavetrac 02M locker,
trans painted grey
BRAKES: 12.9'' Brembo Gran Turismo brake
kit with four-piston calipers
SUSPENSION: Bagyard front air bags with
shortened Bilstein struts, AAC rear bags, Auto
Pilot digital air management, five-gallon tank,
380c Viair compressor, notched subframe,
Yarrow rear stress bar
WHEELS & TIRES: 18x8'' front, 18x9'' rear
Zauber wheels with 215/35 R18 front, 215/40
R18 rear Falken FK-452 tires
EXTERIOR: molded front and rear valances,
shaved rub strips, rear wiper delete with red
power switch and removable key
INTERIOR: Sparco Fighter seats, four-point
harnesses and 383 suede steering wheel on
quick-release hub, powdercoated Auto Power
six-point rollcage, plaid headliner, New South
Performance boost gauge, Auto Meter oil
pressure gauge, Optima Yellow-Top battery,
OE Ferrari shift knob, 42 Draft Design
interior lighting
THANKS: mom and dad, Jeff Jacobson,
Peter Anderson at Further Performance, Ryan
at Autotech, Kevin at AAC, Kris Clewell, Greg
Tivadar and Bar Society, family and friends
2003 VW GTI
20th Anniversary
Owner: John Nichol
Location: Hopkins, MN
Occupation: curator/facility mgr
to Customs where they were color-matched.
At this point, the GTI looked the business.
Smoothed bumpers, air-ride and polished
wheels distinguished it from other GTIs in the
Midwest. But the limits were pushed further
Over the next nine months, a plan was
hatched to revamp the 1.8T. So the motor was
pulled at Further and the block torn apart. It
was strengthened with Integrated Engineering
rods and secured with ARP studs. The head
was also ported for good measure.
With the block re-assembled, John painted
it. The orange looked good with the blue and
it almost resembled a Hemi, he noted.
He spent several weeks polishing the 034
Motorsport intake manifold and Euro valve
cover. Both pieces were fastened using copper
hardware to coordinate with the wheels.
The go-fast bits comprised an APR stage
3+ kit powered by a Garrett GT28RS turbo
on a cast inconel manifold. A larger fuel pump
and uprated injectors were also thrown in,
along with an intake and 3'' downpipe.
The kit was advertised by APR to produce
Interior looks tough with Sparco seats and Auto Power rollcage
VW GTI
340hp and 320 lb-ft of torque; but Johns
setup should dyno significantly higher with
its additional parts.
The stock six-speed manual received
a Southbend stage 3 clutch and lightened
flywheel, while a Wavetrac limited-slip
improved traction. The transmission was
re-sealed with ARP bolts and painted in a
textured dark grey.
With a 1.8T ready for war and an
engine-less car sitting in his garage, it was
time to shave the bay before refitting the
motor. It really wasnt fun, he remembered.
The worst part was removing the glue from
the seams. Once it was out, it was easier to
see where I wanted to go. I went crazy and
removed all the brackets.
From the coolant and power steering
reservoirs to the battery, nearly every
component was relocated. Every bracket was
tossed except two on the strut towers, which
John improved by making them bulkier and
removing the bottom half.
He also paid attention to the rain tray
where the loom passes through. Theres a big
gap, so I cut templates out of cardboard and
transferred it to metal. Then I welded it to the
firewall, he explained.
Another daunting task was trimming the
wiring harness and removing unnecessary
ancillaries such as the EVAP system.
After weeks of grinding, sanding and
filling, the bay was smooth as a babys butt.
The GTI returned to Classics to Customs
where they sprayed the bay a single-stage
flat gray.
When I saw the empty bay, the spotwelds
reminded me of an aircraft since my dad was
an aviator for 20 years. Using this surge of
inspiration, John airbrushed every spotweld
to resemble aircraft rivets. He also painted
jet intake beside the cone filter, like an
airforce warning sign.
The various themes were transferred to
the interior, where a six-point Auto Power
rollcage was installed. I wanted to see orange
somewhere, so we coated the cage. Its now
the first thing you see, he said. Powdercoating
Technologies in Bloomington, MN created a
custom color for this purpose.
Next, he installed Sparco parts, including
Fighter seats and the F1-style steering wheel
with quick-release hub. For finishing touches,
the headliner was upholstered in plaid cloth
and a Ferrari shift knob added.
When Spring 10 came around, the hot
hatch was ready for the road. Not built as a
show queen, the countless hours and sleepless
nights paid off, creating an exceptional daily
driver with speed, stance and style.
John concluded, I had a lot of help
from Further Performance, especially Peter
Anderson their lead tech, who became
a mentor to me. I also looked to my dad
through the build, but Im happy I did the
majority of the work. And every time I get in
and drive the car, that happiness returns.
Built like a jet, engine bay features flat grey paint, airbrushed rivets. 1.8T has APR big-turbo capable of 340+hp
Air tank, compressor and Optima battery hidden in trunk
CHECKING OUT SOUTHERN WRTHERSEE 2010.
WORDS CHRIS COOLEY PHOTOS SEAN HARRISON
Sundays Alpine Experience
Mountain Cruise is a great
chance to hit some twisties
EVENT
A
few years ago, the SOWO
initials had no relevance
because nobody knew
what Alabama-based club
H2OTuning was brewing.
They were planning a US tribute to the
Austrian epic that became known as
Southern Wrthersee.
As a result, SOWO has become one of the
most eagerly-anticipated events on the east
coast. Its growth has been explosive the
original 07 meet drew less than 200 cars,
but in 2010 that number mushroomed to
over 800!
What is it about SOWO that makes it
popular? Lets start with what SOWO isnt:
a competition. Yes there are awards, but not
the typical judged classes. At SOWO, the
participants decide their favorites. Theres
no politics, no drama and every car has
a chance.
The organizers are quick to point out it
isnt a show at all; its more of festival. And its
a breath of fresh air for all those enthusiasts
who go to shows to watch because they dont
feel they can participate. SOWO is an event
for everybody, no matter what their budget or
building skill.
For many Dubbers, the big draw is the
town of Helen, GA. Its the ideal backdrop
for an authentic Wrthersee tribute located
in the North Georgia mountains, its a
faithful reproduction of a German Alpine
town. Whats more, amazing two-lane roads
and immaculate scenery surround this tiny
mountain community.
The towns small size and close proximity
to both the event site and lodging allows
visitors to immerse themselves in all the
activities. No doubt this is another reason so
many people return to SOWO year after year.
Whats more, the entire event is free,
with no charge to park or display your car.
You even receive a free shirt if you register
online thanks to the efforts of the H2OTuning
members and generous support of the
events sponsors.
This years festivities began as usual
on Friday night with the Helendorf
Homecoming. More reminiscent of a Mardi
Gras street party than a pre-show GTG, the
Helendorf Hotel becomes an amazing mix
of crazy cars, cool people and beverages.
One of this years most popular mods was
first spotted at the Dorf a Mk4 Jetta with a
pressurized beer tap mounted on the trunk.
The evening was made extra special thanks
to the surprise presentation of the Bynum-
built Blueberry Smoothie Mk3 VRT to H2O
regular Scott Taylor. Scott was recently
diagnosed with cancer, so Jeff and Wayne
Bynum along with lots of donations and
help from the VW community, combined
to complete Scotts dream Dub.
Saturdays Show & Shine got underway at
the beautiful Helen City park along the banks
of the Chattahotchie River. Atlanta local Tim
Murray provided inflatables for the kids as the
record crowd gathered to polish their rides
and visit the expanded Vendor Village before
several inches of rain unexpectedly fell on
the grounds.
With so many cars at SOWO, it was extra
difficult to pick a favorite. But after the votes
were counted, the Bynum Builds Peoples
Choice Awards were announced. First place
went to Adam Staley for his ultra-clean
99 GTI; Benjamin Bishops carbed Mk1
Jetta Coupe 16v took second, with Sean
Landregans Corrado in third.
H2OTunings coveted Club Choice went
to Kayla Colberts Mk3 GLI coupe. If youve
never seen a hot girl hittin switches in a
ridiculously cool car, you just havent lived!
Title sponsor Forge Motorsport presented
a billet aluminum bier stein for their Best of
Show Michael Savkos super-detailed Mk4
GLI on M3 rollers with pink-chrome engine
bay originally featured et 9/08.
WagenWerks Atlanta introduced a new
motorsport-themed award, which went
to Pedro Castillos track-prepped 84
GTI widebody.
The Club Spirit award was taken by
Stateside Euros from Jacksonville, FL. While
the long-haul awards went to David Gomez
for driving his Lupo from Mexico City, and
Ryan Tracy for his 9000-mile journey from
Queensland, Australia!
On Sunday morning, more than 100
Dubs arrived for the Alpine Experience
Mountain Cruise. The roads surrounding
Helen are some of the most challenging
anywhere in the US, offering an opportunity
to experience these cars as they were
intended. Subsequently, this is the highlight of
the weekend for many people. The cruise is
split into two groups, so drivers who want a
more moderate pace can enjoy the incredible
scenery without white knuckles.
Southern Wrthersee has become an
important part of the VAG community. Its
unique mix of concept, location, low cost and
laid back vibe are the reason for its success,
and with 2011 marking the fifth anniversary,
the organizers are hoping it will be epic.
Make plans now for the three-day event on
May 20-22 ( southernworthersee.com ).
Kayla Colberts Mk3
GLI coupe on air
received the Club
Choice award
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AUDI A6
Owner: Marco Forstmann
Location: Wesselinf, Germany
Occupation: chemical industry
2005 Audi A6
Avant TDI V6
ENGINE: stock 2.7L V6 TDI with painted
engine cover
DRIVETRAIN: stock six-speed manual
transmission
BRAKES: stock
SUSPENSION: German Airride Systems V1
air suspension, Viair 460 compressor, custom
15-liter and 10-liter air tanks
WHEELS & TIRES: 20x9'' Bentleys Muliner
wheels ET41, black centers, green rims, center
caps and bolts, 245/30 R20 Achilles ATR
Sport tires
EXTERIOR: matte green vinyl wrap including
US-spec bumpers, matte black RS6 grille
and front badge, Allroad door blades, tailgate
de-badged, RS6 LED driving lights, Xenon
headlights
INTERIOR: Audi R8 steering wheel, stock
leather/alcantara upholstery
THANKS: Thommzn, Sheggy, Markus,
Patrick. Geert from melovan.be
Interior updated
with R8 flat-bottom
steering wheel
Custom-painted
Bentley wheels
bolted straight on
E
uropeans have an affinity for station
wagons, or estate cars as theyre known
in some parts. The idea of moving your
family and belongings at high-speed
and in comfort is universally respected. And
probably the greatest wagon promoter of all is
Audi, especially with its legendary RS2 and B5
RS4 models. These were wagon-only variants
(known as Avant
in Audi-speak) that could get your skis to
the piste in record time.
One of the most regular requests to the
office is that we feature more wagons in
the mag, but good ones only come along
occasionally, and too often they sacrifice the
luggage space that made them so versatile
in the first place. But when we saw this A6
Avant TDI belonging to Marco Forstmann,
we knew wed hit paydirt.
The 34 year-old lives near Cologne,
Germany and works in the petro-chemical
industry. As a certified Dubhead, his first car
was a Mk1 Golf, after which he graduated to
a Mk3 VR6 and more recently built a Mk2
16v turbo.
Apart from all being VWs, each was also
repainted NATO green as Marco calls it.
So when he needed something more practical,
it was inevitable hed stick to type.
He bought the 05 A6 Avant in 9/09,
attracted to its big 2.7L V6 diesel motor. These
are highly sought after in Europe for their
fuel-sipping ability as much as their distance-
swallowing 270 lb-ft at 1400rpm, 180hp and
33mpg (US, combined).
I knew what Id do as soon as I bought
it, Marco explained. Within five weeks, hed
assembled a group of friends and completed
the transformation to pimped lowrider and
could get down to the serious business of
turning heads.
The speed of the conversion was largely
thanks to a relatively new phenomenon; car
wrapping. Where it used to take a paint shop
weeks or months to do a color change, now
vinyl can do the job in a day. And whats
more, it can be removed if you want to change
it, is easily repaired and there are some
amazing custom finishes available.
So once Marco had the grey car wrapped
in his chosen matte green, he also had the
Audi RS6 front grille surround wrapped in
matte black, as well as all the chrome, the
Audi Allroad door blades and the rear
diffuser section.
The next task was discovering the perfect
stance. He achieved this with two crucial
elements. The first was the GAS V1 air
suspension from Melovan in Belgium. With
some minor modifications to the front and
rear subframes, Marco is able to lower his
Avant into the weeds.
He controls the system from a unit in the
ashtray that instructs the Viair compressor
to fill the two custom tanks mounted in the
trunk. These were wrapped in the same green
vinyl and live in the spare wheel well.
The second element was the wheels. These
are 20x9 Bentley items painted matte black
and matte green to match the car. With their
41mm offset and identical bolt pattern, they
simply bolted to the A6 without any problems.
As his daily driver, Marco found one with
the nicest possible interior, boasting stock
leather and alcantara trim, GPS navigation
and the MMI system. All he added is an Audi
R8 steering wheel.
The motor currently remains stock as
well, although he hopes to upgrade the ECU
software over the winter.
So there you have it; an instant makeover
that took the Avant from humdrum to
thumbs-up. Its certainly inspiration for
anybody trying to modify on a budget since
a great deal was achieved with a few parts or
somebody who needs to transport the family
but still wants to make it in the Euro scene.
Continuing the
military theme:
custom air tanks
camouflaged in trunk
Marcos weekend car is
this 320hp Mk2 16v turbo.
More info at vw16v.de
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TECH
WE CONTINUE TO MODIFY OUR E90 M3
WITH SIX-PISTON BREMBO BRAKES.
WORDS GREG EMMERSON PHOTOS SAM DU
SEE THE VIDEO AT EUROTUNER.COM AND YOUTUBE.COM/EUROTUNER
fit inside stock 18'' M3 wheels while
delivering incredible stopping power.
Interestingly, the aluminum hats on
the OE floating rotors meant they were
considerably lighter than previous E46
M3 parts, tipping the scales at just
10.17kg (22.48 lb), whereas the bigger
Brembo rotors were 10.88kg. Although
heavier, the advantage is well have a
noticeable increase in thermal capacity,
leading to lower operating temps and
fade-free performance.
Fortunately, we saved some weight
with the calipers. The stock part with
pads and line attached weighed in at
6.6kg, whereas the six-piston Brembo part
with pads and line is only 5.34kg (11.8
lb) despite its massive size.
With the heavier rotors equalized by
the lighter calipers, theres no weight
penalty fitting the Brembo parts.
Apart from dissipating heat more
effectively, the main advantage of the
calipers six pistons is to distribute the
braking force across the pads more
evenly while improving pedal feel and
modulation. The pads themselves are
L
ast month we began modifying
our 2011 E90 M3 project car by
installing a few carbon pieces from
BMW Performance and Turner
Motorsport. We had intended to
install the last items this month until a
friend at Race Technologies Brembos
North American distributor told us they
were looking for a car for an installation
video The trap was laid, the bait taken; we
have six-piston Brembo brakes on our M3.
Sometimes this stuff is too easy!
As a result, you can see our footage at
eurotuner.com and youtube.com/eurotuner
or a more indepth instructional video will
be available from Race Technologies.
Brembo has several options for the
latest M3, and while we were obviously
tempted by the more expensive 380mm
kit, we chose the 365mm Brembo Gran
Turismo Six-Piston Monobloc GT Kit.
Admittedly, the 365x34mm rotors arent
significantly bigger than the stock
360x32mm rotors, but theyre 2mm
thicker and have 72 internal directional
ventilation vanes rather than 48 on the
stockers. These rotors were designed to
approximately 60% bigger than stock,
providing greater pad and rotor longevity.
The extra force this allows you to exert,
and the heat it can absorb should be
reflected in significantly better high-speed
braking power.
We had a choice of red, yellow,
black or silver calipers but opted for the
trademark red, although black would have
worked too, considering the stock rear
calipers are still black.
With the front brakes contributing
up to 80% of a cars stopping force at
speed, the stock rear brakes on the M3
are capable of matching the Brembo
fronts. And with it being a new car,
the components are performing at their
best. So we werent too worried about
neglecting the rear.
Physically installing the brakes is
relatively straightforward, but bleeding the
fluid to ensure there are no air pockets
is difficult. Failure to remove all the air
could result in unresponsive brakes. If
youre unsure of the procedure, consult
an expert or have the brakes fitted by a
specialty shop.
PROJECT M3 MAKEOVER
PART 2: BRAKES
365mm Brembo Gran Turismo Kit includes
giant six-piston monobloc calipers and
everything needed to install
INSTALLATION
Undo two 5mm
allen set screws
from the stock
rotor and remove.
Undo three 10mm
bolts from dust
shield and remove.
If you live in an
area with harsh
winters, you can
trim the dust
shield and refit.
Living in SoCal,
we discarded the
shield to improve
airflow
2
Remove the front wheels. Take an 18mm socket and undo the two 18mm bolts on the rear of the stock caliper. Release the brake sensor wire and brake line from the bracket
on the suspension strut so the caliper can be repositioned. For now, hang the caliper from the suspension arm using a bungee so theres no stress on the line
1
Brembo offer drilled and
grooved rotors, but we
wanted to match the
260mm OE parts
Brembo rotors 2mm thicker than OE
and have more internal cooling vanes
Brembo pads about 60%
bigger than stock this
is where much of the
improvement is found,
but bedding-in crucial
Part Supplier Price
Gran Turismo brake kit Brembo $3995
Fit the new 365mm Brembo rotor
using the OE 5mm allen set screws.
Then, with the pads in place, bolt
the Brembo caliper to its bracket
using the 10mm allen bolts supplied.
Torque to 78 ft-lb
4
Screw supplied braided brake line
to Brembo caliper using brass banjo
bolt on rear of caliper. Press line
into bracket on strut to follow same
route as OE line. Then use 11mm
hose wrench to undo joint in OE
brake line at top of fender. Do this
quickly to minimize fluid loss. Catch
and properly dispose of lost fluid.
Connect Brembo line to same joint
and tighten
5 6
Remove the OE brake
pad sensor wire from
the stock caliper and
push it into the Brembo
caliper. The OE caliper
is now free and can be
taken away. Physical
installation is complete,
stand back to admire!
BLEEDING
Because these are brand-new brakes with
no fluid, gravity is the most effective way
to bleed the fluid through. Place clear
brake hose over the two bleed nipples
on one of the Brembo calipers and open
the nipples a quarter turn. Gravity will
pull fluid down the new line and into
the caliper. When fluid appears in each
hose, close the nipples. Now repeat this
process on the other caliper.
Before doing this, its often a good
Mount the anodized steel Brembo caliper bracket to the hub re-using the 18mm OE caliper
bolts. Its not uncommon for the hub casting to have excess metal, making it difficult to fit
the bracket. Simply file it away to gain clearance. Torque bolts to approx. 80 ft-lb
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idea to top up the brake fluid reservoir.
Once the gravity bleed process has filled
the new line and caliper with fluid, you
can proceed with the standard bleeding
process of your choice. We opted for the
traditional technique of one person sitting
in the car manually pumping the pedal,
while another is at the caliper bleeding
fluid. Always begin with the caliper
furthest from the master cylinder. Once
the brakes have been thoroughly bled, top
up the reservoir again.
Wash away any fluid spills around
the calipers, wheel well or reservoir with
soapy water because it can damage paint.
Avoid acidic wheel cleaning solutions
since it can affect the finish on the
calipers and mounting bells.
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BEDDING-IN
Ignored at your peril, bedding-in the
brakes is a vital element of any brake
upgrade, whether its just pads or a BBK
like ours. If done incorrectly, your brakes
will never perform properly and judder is
likely to occur.
With a new kit, start the process by
braking gently at under 30mph to remove
the anti-rust zinc coating on the rotors.
Building up heat too quickly can deposit
zinc on the pads or leave it unevenly on
the rotor, leading to judder.
The bed-in process recommended
by Brembo is to perform at least 30
light/medium brake applications, each of
3sec duration and half a mile apart. The
idea is to gradually increase component
temperature without inducing thermal
shock, to bed the pads into the rotors.
Its best to do this away from traffic,
as proved by the upset Prius driver during
our attempt! Dont brake to a stop during
this initial phase, and drive for several
miles once completed in order to cool the
components. They should now be good to
go, the pedal should be firm, the stopping
consistent. If not, consult a technician.
Dont cut corners or take chances with
your brakes.
IMPRESSIONS
One thing we noticed off the bat was
that BMW provided a top-notch OE
braking system off the showroom floor,
one that will be more than sufficient for
80% of drivers. Realizing were in the
20
th
percentile who demand more from
our brakes in canyons and at track days,
its good to know Brembos engineers
identified the areas for improvement. Our
brakes will outperform the OE system
on the street, in the mountains, or at the
track, and give us greater margins in the
event of an emergency. Furthermore, pedal
feel is better and theres the benefit of not
needing to replace brake pads and rotors
as frequently.
NEXT MONTH
In part three of our M3 makeover well be
fitting the parts we promised this month
BMW Performance carbon front splitters
and rear wing, plus H&R lowering springs
from Turner Motorsport. The latter should
improve roadholding and appearance
without having to sacrifice the stock
Electronic Damper Control.
TECH
Contact
Race Technologies/Brembo USA
(racetechnologies.com)
TOOLS
0.5'' driver for 18mm socket, 10mm allen bit
0.5'' stubby driver for 10mm socket, 5mm allen bit
11mm hose wrench
11mm, 14mm, 15mm wrench
17mm socket for wheel bolts
torque wrench, bungee cord, file
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EVENT
I
t still surprises us how much glorious
sheetmetal comes out of the Midwest year
after year. And even the rain at this years
Eurowerks didnt prevent it from bursting
at the seams. Held at the Historic Grain Belt
Brewery in Minneapolis for the third year by
the Minnesota-based club bearing the same
name, Eurowerks 4 once again
proved that if you want to come
to a big show with a low-key
atmosphere, you have to plan
to make the trip up to the great
white north.
As in previous years, there
were countless examples of
different Euro styles Mk4
Jetta coupes, flush E30 BMWs,
track-ready Porsches, dumped
Audis, period-correct cars and
even a zombie-themed Mk1 Golf.
The show was stacked with cars pushing
every boundary, whether it was how low
a daily-driven car can be, or how much
power can be squeezed from a VR6.
The extra-curricular activities had also
expanded this year, with the addition of
a crazy bearded fellow yelling Euro trivia
questions into a crowd of people. Some
were so hard they stumped even the most
EUROWERKS 4
DESPITE POOR WEATHER, EUROWERKS AGAIN DEMONSTRATED
A GREAT REASON TO VISIT MINNESOTA.
diehard dataheads, but the new attraction
joined established events such as the
ravenous cupcake-eating contest, sparkplug
changing challenge and famous custom-
trike races. The DJs also returned, playing
custom sets to create the chill vibe the
show is known for.
It culminated in an awards ceremony,
where custom-made beer taps were handed
out as trophies to the show winners. The
Peoples Choice award came down to the
narrowest of margin, ultimately going to
Jess Clewells long-awaited bagged, shaved,
carbed n clean Manila green Mk1 Rabbit.
Despite harsh weather, Midwesterners
still pump out top-shelf material every year,
leaving the loyal attendees wondering what
will show up next year. We cant wait to
find out, and hope to see you in Minnesota
for the 2011 show.
WORDS ALEX HENDERSON PHOTOS PETER ANDERSON
Aron Pajdas sweet Audi S4 on 18'' BBS
RS with pulled fenders and air-ride
The debut of Jess Clewells limey Mk1 masterpiece, which took the Peoples Choice award
Michael Houcks big-turbo
and flat-black 02 GTI now
on air-ride (et 5/10)
WORDS & PHOTOS SAM DU
MIXING THE NEW WITH
THE OLD, TEENAGER
GAB PELISSIER BOOSTS
THIS MATURE VW JETTA.
COUGAR
CRUISER
VW JETTA
W
hen we first saw this
Mk1 VW Jetta at
Waterfest 09, we
assumed it belonged
to a seasoned VW
enthusiast. The owner most likely had built a
handful of VWs in the past and was probably
in his early 30s. He might daily-drive a late-
model GTI or A4 while this 1.8T-powered
Jetta was a weekend toy he took to shows or
church. But we were so wrong
The gentleman you see peeling out is Gab
Pelissier from Quebec, Canada. Hes a 19
year-old student who just finished building the
first car he ever wanted, owned and drove.
With such a well-balanced, gorgeous piece
of machinery, youd never imagine it was
modded by a minor. In fact, the Jetta is even
seven years older than the owner, making us
wonder why Gab chose the Mk1. I like older
cars and wanted to be original or different.
Ive actually wanted a Mk1 Jetta since I was
15 but it took two years to find the right car,
he explained.
While his buddies were picking up Mk4
and Mk5s, Gab saved his pennies for a vehicle
with age and experience. Like a young man
finding the perfect cougar, Gab fell in love
when he encountered this unmolested 84
Jetta at the tender age of 17.
Gab drove the car completely stock for a
month, creating a gameplan for the winter.
The plan was simple keep the old school
flavor but give it the power it deserved
Having matured more than 20 years, the
car was showing its age. Gab didnt want
a show car, but wanted to update it with
enough new parts to make it a comfortable
yet appealing daily cruiser.
The exterior received a Rabbit front-
end. To do this, he added the grille, round
headlights, fenders, hood and radiator
support. Euro bumpers were also installed
to achieve the classic European flavor, along
with a duckbill front spoiler.
The interior followed next, with Gab
ditching the aged seats for electric Recaro
Trophys from a Mk2. A Porsche steering
wheel improved both the feel and style of
the cabin.
Once the beauty elements were done, Gab
focused on improving the Jettas performance,
handling and stance. Still on a students
budget, he installed V-Maxx coilovers with a
front sway bar to both improve handling and
get a super-low ride height. Brakes followed,
with a rear disc conversion from a Mk3 Golf.
He didnt hold back on wheels however,
knowing they were vital to the outcome of
his project. So he searched for the perfect set
Recaro Trophy seats from Mk2
The car sports small and wide 14x9'' Kerscher wheels imported from Germany
Porsche steering wheel is a nice touch
VW JETTA
1984 VW Jetta
Owner: Gab Pelissier
Location: Repentijny, Quebec
Occupation: student
ENGINE: 1.8-liter 20v four-cylinder turbo
with Unitronic stage 2 software, custom
front-mount intercooler, Bailey Motorsport
diverter valve, 2.5'' stainless downpipe
and exhaust with Magnaflow muffler,
cold-air intake
DRIVETRAIN: five-speed manual
transmission from 03 GTI
BRAKES: Mk3 Golf rear disc conversion,
ceramic pads
SUSPENSION: V-Maxx coilovers, front
sway bar
WHEELS & TIRES: 14x9'' Kerscher Calypso
wheels with 195/45 R14 Toyo T1R tires
EXTERIOR: OE Rabbit front-end conversion
using grille, round headlights, fenders, hood
and radiator support, OE Euro bumpers,
duckbill front spoiler
INTERIOR: Mk2 Recaro Trophy seats,
OE Porsche steering wheel
THANKS: DM Motorsport, Nicolas
David-Picard, Unitronic Chipped, my parents
and through friends in Germany found a set
of rare Kerscher Calypso wheels. They were
small and wide to gives a nice stretch. There
also arent many wheels like this, he told us.
The 14x9'' rollers were mounted with
skinny 195/45 R14 Toyo T1Rs. And to
personalize the wheels, Gab had a machine
shop fabricate custom spike center caps.
T he teenager tackled the powertrain last.
With options such as a 2.0L, VR6 or 1.8T,
he eventually chose the 20v motor for its
combination of power and weight. It also
allowed Gab the option for more tuning
down the line with big-turbo options.
He sourced virtually all the components
from a 03 GTI, including the AWP
four-cylinder engine, 02J five-speed manual
transmission, radiator and wiring harness.
There was enough room for the 1.8T to
fit within the confines of the engine bay but
custom mounts had to be fabricated. All
the piping for the exhaust, downpipe and
intercooler were also custom-made. However,
adapting the shifter linkage to fit the 02J
transmission as well as installing the Mk4
wiring harness were probably the trickiest
aspects. Once the engine was running, the
ECU was flashed with Unitronic software to
maximize power and torque. Although its
not been dynoed, this combination should give
a healthy 235hp at the crank on 93-octane.
Gab also found that swapping the motor
wasnt the most time-consuming part of the
project; tracing all the annoying rattles and
ironing out the bugs was far more frustrating.
Some remedies included new bushings,
brakes, floorpan, seats and the motor.
Fortunately, he reports the car now runs
like a star and has become a reliable daily
vehicle. My parents helped push me. And
while older people usually have the money
to do a big project, I just had to keep
persevering, Gab concluded.
Future plans include a rear-seat delete,
rollcage and big-turbo, but for now the
teenager is content. After only one winter,
hes completed a classic Mk1 Jetta project
that many VW enthusiasts dream of building.
And hes done it in his home garage and
before he reached the age of 20!
1.8T swap in lightweight Mk1 chassis is scary fast
TECH
WORDS & PHOTOS ZACK WILLIAMS
L
ooking like a Mercedes CLS
but priced like a Camry,
the VW CC offers a unique
combination of Euro style and
quality at an affordable price
with plenty of tuning potential.
Inevitably, we were rather curious
about what could be extracted from
the familiar 2.0TSI engine in this
application, so took a first crack at a CC
2.0T auto with Euro Sport Accessories
in Anaheim, CA. In et 1/10, we fitted
Euro Sports own 3'' downpipe and
GIAC software, yielding close to 15hp
and 45 lb-ft increase.
With those impressive numbers as
a starting point, we were looking for
more power combined with a sweeter
exhaust note. So we opted for a stainless
steel exhaust and short ram intake that
werent available for the CC during our
first attempt.
Since then, Euro Sport has developed
a short-ram intake system. It fits almost
every 2.0T application thanks to an
almost identical layout spanning all the
models. Removal of the stock airbox
and installation of the new tubing was
HEAVY BREATHING
FOLLOWING A DOWNPIPE AND SOFTWARE TEST, WE RETURN TO THE
DYNO TO MEASURE AN INTAKE AND EXHAUST ON THIS VW CC 2.0T.
PART SUPPLIER PRICE
Intake eurosportacc.com $180
Exhaust techtonicstuning.com $745
extremely simple and added a sporty
look under the hood.
With minimal expectations for
power increases, we were surprised to
see almost 5hp and 4.5 lb-ft increases
at peak, with more under the curves.
These were strong numbers for such an
affordable, DIY upgrade and surprising
since wed failed to find such significant
gains with our 06 Jetta GLI 2.0T FSI
(et 9/06) in previous dyno tests.
There still appear to be relatively few
affordable exhaust options for the CC
but a call to Techtonics Tuning (TT)
revealed VWs part numbers for its
Passat and CC exhausts were identical.
Therefore, it seemed reasonable to
conclude that Techtonics Passat exhaust
should fit this application as well.
We were sent TTs stainless steel
system with Borla muffler, hoping it
would fit. Once on the car, it was
evident the bends were right, but the
system was approximately 2'' too long
to mate with the downpipe. You could
cut either the downpipe or system to
make it fit. Euro Sport opted to cut its
own downpipe since they had spares if
it went wrong, but if you had a stock
downpipe, it might be safer to cut the
aftermarket system. Either way, after a
quick cut and welding the downpipe
tube, it mated right up.
Again, we werent sure what to
expect from the exhaust but were
delighted with around 2.5hp and 5 lb-ft
gains at peak over the intake numbers.
It also had a noticeably deeper, throaty
exhaust note that gave the car more of
an attitude.
Overall, were very pleased to drive
away with around 8hp and 9 lb-ft
more at peak. Theres also the visual
improvement of the polished exhaust
tips and intake under the hood for
bragging rights.
There are further plans for the CC in
the coming months, possibly including a
K04 turbo upgrade from AWE Tuning,
so stay tuned.
INTAKE INSTALL
Installation is totally straightforward:
Disconnect the MAF connector plug and
then the spring clamp around the hose.
Remove the 5mm allen bolt on the airbox
mount. Disconnect the snorkel from
airbox and pull the box from its rubber
mounts. Then remove the two Philips
screws securing the MAF and refit it
to the inlet tube with the original spring
clamp. Connect the supplied silicone
hose to the other side of the MAF using
the hose clamp provided. Connect the
Euro Sport intake tube to the other end
of the silicone hose and clamp. Then
mount the ITG filter to the end of the
intake tube. Youll need to fit a rubber cap
over the hole in the intake tube for the
CC, and the supplied rubber bushing into
the mounting point on the car. Place the
intake tube over the mount and tighten
10mm nut. Reconnect the MAF plug and
fit the snorkel to provide airflow.
EXHAUST FITTING
To remove the OE exhaust, you need to
cut it after the first resonator (look for
three dimples) you may also need to
remove the sway bar to do this. Then
undo the two 13mm clamps from the
downpipe and remove the system from
its four hangers. The exhaust will then
slide out of the downpipe.
When fitting the Techtonics system,
there was a 2'' overlap so we cut the
downpipe to fit. Once done, slide the
supplied sleeve onto the downpipe and
secure with stock clamp. Then lube
center section of TT system and clamp
to the other side of the sleeve. Lube the
other end of the center section and slide
on the muffler.
Before fitting the exhaust, the TT
hangers need washers fitted. These
comprise circular washers and small
clamps. The washers dictate where
the hanging rubbers will sit and prevent
them sliding off. Install the inside washers
first, hang the exhaust from the rubbers,
then fit the second washer and clamp it
in place, securing the rubber in between.
You can move the washers along the
hanger to aid final alignment.
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1
2
2
4
4
5
3
3
The blue line shows power and torque for CC 2.0T with Euro Sport downpipe and GIAC software. The red line
is the same with Euro Sport intake added. Green line is intake and Techtonics exhaust. All four additions have
produced a much faster, more responsive and better sounding car
W
e have to admit we
were initially repulsed
by the entire concept
of swapping a perfectly
good BMW M engine
for a damn Toyota motor. What on earth
were they thinking?
It wasnt until Mike Miranda from E-Shift
Performance in Keyport, NJ explained the
foundation of his concept that we were finally
able to stop hyperventilating.
Established ten years ago, the company
has a successful business modifying imports
such as the Supra, RX-7 and 300ZX.
A substantial part of their time is spent
swapping the Supras 2JZ 3.0L six-cylinder
twin-turbo motor into cars such as the
RX-7, 240SX and even into older Supras.
And this is what theyd still be doing but
for one fateful day
Wayne Henry is Mikes partner in the
firm. His wife Juliet had an E36 325i that
had clocked-up an impressive 218000 miles
when the fuel pump finally failed. Concerned
WORDS GREG EMMERSON PHOTOS JOSH BROWN
SACRI
INTRODUCING E-SHIFT PERFORMANCE A COMPANY TRANSPLANTING TO
ILEGE!
OYOTA SUPRA TURBO MOTORS INTO OLDER BMWS. PURISTS LOOK AWAY!
about her 120-mile daily commute, a new car
was purchased and the BMW relegated to the
shops hooptie.
Fate lent another hand when Wayne
decided the BMW would be the perfect
way to introduce his wife to his love of
road-racing, since she was familiar with
the chassis. So he removed the engine and
While outwardly they appear to be a nice pair of modified BMWs, under the hood lies the Toyota Supras 2JZ turbo motor!
Mike Miranda from E-Shift
(left) and Ed Mui Officer,
take these men away!
BMW 325i & M5
six-speed manual from his Mk3 Supra and
donated it to the project.
By doing this, Wayne started something
he couldnt have envisaged. With the import
tuning scene slowing down in the recession,
these BMW conversions have kept the
business going, Mike admitted.
In fact, theyve built about 15 cars over the
past two years, with cars shipping in from as
far as Florida and Arizona. So theyre in the
process of creating conversion kits under their
Crossbreed brand for the E39 5-Series, with
E30, E36 and E46 kits ready to go.
While we recoiled in horror at the
prospect, Mike made a compelling argument:
The 2JZ is a very affordable engine thats
both strong and reliable, and maintenance
is significantly cheaper than a BMW engine.
With very little tuning you can get 500hp
from them, up to 800hp from the stock block.
Whats more, were getting about 350-375hp
in virtually stock form, and theyll even return
better fuel economy than the M5 motor if
you stay off-boost. At this point, we naturally
covered our ears and ran away screaming.
A typical conversion costs $6000-7000
depending on the donor motor but the
majority of customers are spending $10-15k
with engine and chassis tuning, Mike told us.
Clearly, the ease of tuning is a major appeal
of this conversion.
With engines imported from Japan,
the cheapest option is a 2JZ with an auto
transmission. These sell for around $2000
and are a great starting point. You can
even upgrade to a five-speed manual for
about $500-600. However, engines with
the desirable six-speed cost around $5000
because thats the one everybody wants.
Once youve chosen your weapon, E-Shift
supply the engine and transmission mounts as
well as the driveshaft. Physically getting the
motor into the car is the easy bit. Theres lots
of space in the engine bay for the twin-turbo
motor. The problem is with the wiring,
Mike continued.
The company has currently developed
two solutions. For older BMWs with OBD1
Bosch Motronic ECUs, E-Shift can mate
the BMW wiring to the Toyota ECU to run
the engine and ancillaries. The later OBD2
BMWs are more complex, however, requiring
the Bosch ECU to run the ABS, A/C, speedo,
etc, while a tandem Toyota ECU controls the
engine. The convenience of this solution is the
car retains all its major functions. The only
sacrifice is the on-board trip computer, which
is a small price to pay.
The engine swap requires additional
components such as a new exhaust, intake,
custom intercooler and Walbro 255 lph fuel
pump. These minor mods, along with dyno
tuning, increase boost pressure slightly to
realize the quoted 350-375hp. This level of
power is certainly appreciated in an E30 or
E36 325i chassis, but Mike stressed its the tip
of the iceberg.
In addition to the parts listed above, the
E36 shop car seen here was treated to a
E36 325i has M3 bumper plus
custom paint and pulled fenders
to clear huge 18x10'' Work rear
wheels, needed to aid traction
Fitted with a single Turbonetics
turbo, the 2JZ engine in the 325i
puts out 517whp on pump gas,
610 with a dash of C16
custom E-Shift Turbonectics T72 single-turbo,
GReddy wastegate and BOV, HKS 264 cams
and a Mishimoto radiator. The result is a
consistent and very entertaining 517whp at
17psi on 93-octane. Mixing in some C16 race
gas allows us to run 22psi and get 610whp,
Mike laughed.
When the stock diff broke after a few
launches an M3 LSD was installed, while
StopTech big-brakes were also deemed
necessary. They added an M3 spoiler and
lighting before pulling the fenders to house
18x8.5/10'' Work wheels. A custom pearl
paint job was then executed by Teds Collision
in Keyport.
SINNER
Installing a Toyota engine in a worn-out
325i is one thing, but removing the 400hp
5.0 V8 from an E39 M5 is certifiable, maybe
punishable by imprisonment, especially when
owner Ed Mui admitted there was nothing
wrong with the motor!
I purchased the car in 11/07 as a daily
driver in Manhattan and vowed to keep it
stock, he said. Inevitably he started adding
parts but it was the constant and expensive
maintenance that took its toll. Being around
E-shift and all the 1JZ- and 2JZ-powered cars,
I figured I couldve spent all the maintenance
dollars on mods if it were a Japanese import,
he continued.
After spending several grand on the car, I
didnt even have any performance mods. So I
started looking at prices and while everything
would cost over $10k, I was disappointed
to discover they wouldnt increase the M5s
power by even 100whp. And with E-shift
already doing several successful swaps, I
thought why not the M5?
For many of us, this might induce vomiting
but Ed was convinced it was a good idea. It
seemed like an affordable option, with very
high power as the major advantage, he said.
Selling the M5 motor and trans to fund the
project, he only laid down an extra $10k for
his 2JZ with six-speed and to build the engine
to almost identical spec as the 325i above,
with the exception of a Garrett GT35-R .82
AR turbo the preferred option for E-Shift.
The electronics utilize the tandem ECU
solution mentioned above, which has allowed
Ed to keep the M5s functionality, while
enjoying power in the region of 550hp and
reduced maintenance costs.
Additional mods include KW V3 coilovers,
19x9/10 Beyern wheels plus a carbon splitter
and grilles. The owner plans to carry out
additional work as his budget allows.
While were obviously having some fun
at the prospect of swapping a BMW engine
for a Toyota, its clearly a conversion that
appeals to a group of people. When we first
started posting on BMW forums, there were
inevitably plenty of haters, Mike admitted.
But once somebody sits in the car and tries it,
theyre usually won over. And there are people
who like the idea of reliable power at a good
price with cheaper servicing.
If youre interested, enter E-Shift
Performance into YouTube and see these
monsters in action. Theyre also continuing to
work on the conversion kits this will provide
the major parts to carry out the swap yourself.
You will need to send your BMW engine
wiring harness to E-Shift, but theyll return it
mated to the Supra loom, and will give you
tech advice over the phone to help with the
installation.
Ed Muis E39 M5 sits low on KW coilovers
M5 V8 was sold to
fund 550hp 2JZ motor
with single Garrett
GT35-R turbo
Contact
e-shiftperformance.com
EVENT
W
hen you have almost 500
modified European cars
rolling out together on a
beautiful spring morning
in the Pacific Northwest, you know its
going to be a day to remember! After
winter months collecting parts and building
projects, everybody is eager to bring out
their European automobiles and show off
the fruits of their labor.
Port Townsend, WA has graciously
played host for the last six years as
members of the Northwest Euro
community invade their quiet town. This
year, participants also pulled together to
collect an astonishing 1600 lb of food for
NW Harvest, a non-profit organization
supporting food banks in Washington state.
Previous events indicated that the
growing number of participants would
make planning the annual Port Townsend
Cruise more of a challenge. But with the
help of VW/Audi specialists Achtuning and
the car care pros at Griots Garage, the
2010 event couldnt have gone smoother.
Griots opened shop Sunday morning
to allow attendees plenty of parking space
while Achtuning handed out directions
and parking passes. At Port Townsend,
Achtuning had rented Memorial Field, the
towns baseball stadium for parking and a
comfortable tailgating environment on the
lush grass.
This years event was reportedly the
largest automotive gathering the City had
ever seen. The cruise turned show n shine,
also provided plenty of eye candy and
socializing opportunities for both the
participants and residents, as a variety
of Audis, BMWs, Mercedes, Volvos,
Porsches and VWs were proudly displayed
throughout Memorial Field. The town
itself is also great to visit, with plenty of
attractions to keep everybody entertained.
Achtuning will continue kick-starting each
season with the Port Townsend Cruise. So if
you find yourself in the Northwest in early
March, dont miss this great event!
PORT TOWNSEND CRUISE
THE PACIFIC
NORTHWESTS
FIRST EVENT OF 10
DREW HUNDREDS
OF DIEHARD EURO
ENTHUSIASTS.
WORDS & PHOTOS DION, JAMIE SPINA
Sweet 09 CC with Gold Coast kit, 19'' Hartmann wheels
and Koni coils owned by Kris Deering
eurotuner oo november
Chris Kennings 09 GTI with K04 turbo, Osir bodywork,
Air Lift suspension and 19'' Luff wheels
Mr Tolliver rolling big with 22'' Axe wheels and H&R
coilovers on his 09 CC
This clean 06 A6 with 20'' MRR wheels and Bagyard
suspension belongs to Mike Gilbert
Nico Kusmireks solid 06 A4 2.0T with 19'' Hartmann
wheels, DTM S4 front-end, Koni coils and much more
Ryan Manuel brought out his ultra-clean 02 GTI 1.8T
featuring Euro R-Line bumpers, custom paint, shaved
body and 18'' OZ Futura wheels
S
ince its US introduction in 08,
the A5 answered the call of many
Euro enthusiasts for a sporty
two-door Audi coupe that could
seat four comfortably and com-
pete with the BMW 3-Series coupes.
It shares much of the technology in the
four-door A4, so tuning options are plentiful,
but it gives Audi enthusiasts something new
to play with. Ian Keith Coyco liked the A5s
fresh styling cues enough to become the first
person in his neighborhood to drive and
modify one, which coincidently is the first
weve ever featured.
Working as an IT technician in Los
Angeles, Ian had previously built two Hondas,
including a track-prepared Del Sol. I was
getting older and wanted to step away from
the import scene, he began. I was looking
for a two-door. I didnt even know the A5
existed until I went to the Audi dealer when
the car was still new.
Ian drove this Ibis white 09 A5 home off
the showroom floor. It didnt even matter
that the 3.2 liter V6 FSI quattro was the
only trim level available a 2.0T would have
offered more tuning options and saved him
a few bucks, but he wasnt worried. After
running the Del Sol, I didnt want anymore
engine problems, so Ive stayed away from the
motor, he admitted. Regardless, the 265hp,
243 lb-ft V6 has served him well. Without
popping the hood, Ian installed an Eisenmann
quad exhaust to gain a more pronounced
growl, as well as a Sprint Booster for better
throttle response.
The project would focus on cosmetics,
with Ian gathering advice from friends to plan
the changes. Addressing the chassis, the coupe
was lowered by KW coilovers. Friend Eric
Valdez then helped choose the perfect set of
wheels, selecting 20'' HRE 590Rs mounted
with Toyo tires.
The mesh design and brushed finish of the
dubs increased the A5s sportiness without
detracting from its elegance. Additionally, Ian
replaced the factory brakes with 15'' Brembo
slotted rotors and six-piston calipers for the
ultimate anchorage.
Next, M1 Autobody in El Monte, CA
sourced a Rieger body kit from Germany and
color-matched it. The stock front bumper was
graced with a lip spoiler and splitter, while the
sides received deeper skirts with contrasting
black accents.
Our favorite part is perhaps the rear
valance, which changed the personality of the
car the Rieger piece features large openings
and hugs the quad exhaust tips. A subtle roof
spoiler was thrown into the mix, accentuating
20'' HRE 590Rs with 15'' Brembos
AUDI A5
Owner: Ian Keith Coyco
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: IT technician
2009 Audi A5
quattro
ENGINE: 3.2 liter V6 FSI with Eisenmann
race-style quad tip exhaust, Sprint Booster
throttle module
DRIVETRAIN: six-speed manual
transmission
BRAKES: Brembo big-brake kit with 15''
slotted discs and six-piston calipers
SUSPENSION: KW Variant 1 coilovers,
Stasis rear sway bar
WHEELS & TIRES: 20x9.5'' front, 20x10.5''
rear HRE 590R wheels finished in brushed
aluminum with chrome lips, 255/30 R20 front,
295/25 R20 rear Toyo Proxes 4 tires
EXTERIOR: Rieger front and rear valances,
side skirts, front splitter and roof spoiler,
tinted tail lights, black roof, OE Euro front
grille and headlights, debadged trunk
INTERIOR: white suede headliner
AUDIO/VISUAL: white suede trunk
enclosure for two Rockford Fosgate 15'' Power
T1 T112D4 subs, 3Sixty signal processor,
Power T400-2, T400-4 amps, Power T152-S
5.25'' two-way component speakers in front
kick panel pods, two 8'' AVE LCD monitors,
DVD player, Monster 400-series hardware
THANKS: M1 Autobody, DTM Autobody,
Street Image, Audio Xcellence, Need4Speed
Motorsports, Team OverRev
the black-painted roof.
For subtlety, the owner tinted the
tail lights slightly darker, while the headlights
were converted to European-spec, ditching
the amber reflectors. The front grille was
also swapped for a Euro piece with its
fixed Euro plate holder.
Almost finished, Ian wanted
something to give the car the wow
factor, especially being part of
competitive car club Over Rev. So he
sought the expertise of Audio Xcellence
in City of Industry, CA. To go with
the exterior, you might imagine Ian
would opt for a restrained audio system. But
the installer decided to take it in a different
direction and go for glory.
A white suede subwoofer enclosure was
fabricated, housing two 15'' Rockfod Fosgate
subs firing into the cabin. Then a custom
kick panel was fitted with 5.25'' two-way
components. Two amps located on either
side of the trunk walls powered the system,
and the icing on the cake was two 8'' LCD
monitors in the sunvisor locations.
Compared to most of the previous
Audi feature cars weve published, Ians
project might initially appear somewhat
conservative, despite its stereo. But as a
first-time Euro owner, and faced with a
fresh A5 chassis, hes actually accomplished
more than what wed expect from a guy
who used to build Hondas!
Eisenmann exhaust fits perfectly in Rieger rear
Audio Xcellence built this sweet trunk
enclosure that illuminates blue
Remember to wear earplugs
when 15'' subs are running
Suede headliner with two 8'' monitors
TECH
BUDGET SUSPENSION
UPGRADE PART 1
WORDS & PHOTOS JUSTIN FIVELLA
PRICE
After shopping online, he found a
product with a competitive price and
a name he could trust: Neuspeeds new
Koni Cup Kit.
The killer combo pairs Neuspeeds
trusty Sport springs with Koni STR.T
dampers for the ultimate in performance
and ride quality as a friendly price.
The Neuspeed Sport springs lower
the car 1.5'' on both ends and are made
in Germany by ISO 9002 certified
spring-winding specialists. In addition to
the sensible drop, the increased spring
rates cut both brake dive and body
roll while preserving comfort. The new
Koni dampers are like an OEM unit on
steroids, perfect for moderate drops that
work outside the operating range of the
OEM shock.
It all sounds great, right? And it gets
better thanks to the bargain basement
price of $499.99 with a lifetime warranty
on the entire kit.
With the new parts in-hand, the
wrenches started flying and in a few hours
the car was sitting pretty. Installation
was straightforward thanks to the quality
E
nough already, we get it; the
economy is in the crapper and
our wallets are empty. But that
doesnt mean modding your car
is out of the question. While
wed all love remote-reservoir, adjustable
coilovers on the street, sadly most of us
just dont have the money, Daniel
Sinosky included
Hes the owner of this Mk4 GTI
1.8T since new, and over the years its
received upgrades as his budget allowed.
It currently sports a CAI, aftermarket
DV, cat-back exhaust and some aesthetic
upgrades, for example. And having rolled
past 90k miles, the factory suspension was
in need of some love the stock struts
are leaking and one of the ball-joints is
weeping grease.
Like all of us, Daniel wished for
coilovers but his monthly bills quashed
his dreams of a SCCA front-runner.
So he approached the dealer for OEM
replacement parts, only to find the sticker
shock equally alarming. So with very
little dough, but in need of more go,
Daniel turned to the aftermarket for a
performance replacement.
components. Since the GTI was nearing
100K miles, a closer inspection of the
suspension necessitated new ball-joints
and front upper strut bearings (USB).
When installing the new USBs youll
notice theyre significantly taller than the
older counterparts. In fact, the front of the
car will sit roughly 0.5'' higher than the
rear until the new USBs settle in our
case, this took roughly 200 miles.
Also remember that whenever you
replace suspension components, youll
need to get an alignment.
When the rubber hit the road the GTI
went from a wallowing whale to a proper
hot hatch. Brake dive was noticeably
decreased, as was body roll. The ride
quality was firm without being harsh and
the lowered stance gave this GTI a new
lease on life.
IMPROVING A CARS LOOKS AND HANDLING DOESNT
ALWAYS HAVE TO INVOLVE EXPENSIVE COILOVERS.
Parts Price Supplier
Neuspeed Koni Cup Kit $499.99 neuspeed.com
NOTE: Changing suspension is a complex task
that may require specialist tools. There is also
a danger of injury from the compressed coil
springs. Suspension will need realigning after
the installation to avoid steering and tire wear
problems. If youre unsure, consult a suspension
specialist or give the job to a local shop
Koni STR.T front struts and rear dampers are perfect for
stock springs or a mild drop such as ours
2
Check out the 4x4-like ride height of the stock
suspension. Yikes!
3
Loosen the lug nuts before lifting the car onto jack stands.
Unplug the ABS sensor and move the brake line out of the
way once youve unclipped the brake line bracket to gain
space for caliper removal
4
Have somebody step on the brakes while you remove the
30mm 12-point Jesus nut. According to the VW manual,
it should be replaced before refitting. Then use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the rotor retaining screw
5
Remove the two large 18mm bolts on the back of the
calipers. You can then remove the caliper and rotor. We
also removed the dust shield since they can easily bend
6
Remove the strut mount assembly either with a special
tool as shown that enables you to loosen the 21mm nut
without the strut spinning, or use an impact wrench if you
have access to one
7
Next, unbolt the 19mm ball joint and 19mm tie-rod end
nuts. You might need a special tools to pop these loose
8
Support the strut and remove the three 13mm lower
alignment bolts, allowing you to slide the strut out of the
A-arm. Now remove the strut assembly, loosen the 18mm
pinch-bolt at its base and use a rubber mallet to separate
the strut from the hub
9
Compress the spring securely using proper tools to avoid
serious injury. We then used an impact gun to remove the
upper strut bearing assembly
10
This is the order of the strut-bearing assembly, starting at
the spring perch on the left to the bolt that goes on top at
the far right. Ensure you reassemble them onto the new
strut in this exact order
11
Neuspeed Sport springs have increased rates for better
performance with 1.5'' ride height drop
1
FRONT
Fit the OE bumpstop and dust boot onto the Koni
strut (some bumpstops require trimming, so read the
instructions). Then slip the Neuspeed spring into place,
followed by the upper strut bearing assembly in the
correct order. Compress the spring and tighten the
bolt an air-impact wrench makes it easy to torque the
bolt to 56 ft-lb without the strut spinning
12
TECH
Install the Neuspeed spring (you may need to lever down
the lower control arm). Then fit the damper in the reverse
order, torquing the top and bottom mount bolts to 44 ft-lb,
and youre done
6
Now remove the two
16mm upper damper
bolts securing it to
the car
With the car still on its jack stands, start the rear
disassembly by preloading a jack under the lower control
arm. This takes load off the lower arm so you can remove
the 18mm lower damper mount bolt
1
3
Use an air-impact
gun to remove the
14mm nut on the
upper mount to
prevent the damper
from turning. Also
remove the
bumpstop, dust
shield and circular
collar for later use
4
Slowly lower the jack, dropping the control arm to
release the spring. Be very careful to avoid injury from
the compressed spring. Remove the upper spring mount
and set it aside
2
TESTED
To measure the performance gains we
converted an abandoned parking lot into
our top secret testing grounds for some
slalom action.
After a handful of runs through the
cones, we discovered the new components
had increased our speed in the 700ft
slalom by almost 4.2mph, reaching a
speed of 69.4mph, from the stock best of
65.2mph. Lateral grip also jumped from a
stock best of 0.82g to 0.88g.
More than just solid numbers, the car
is now composed in transitions and the
turn-in is crisper. The car takes a set
and digs through the turn. Unlike the
blown-out stock system that magnified
user error into uncontrollable slides, the
Cup Kit boosts confidence with more
control and increased feedback. And this
was despite running all our tests on 50%
worn 225/45-17 Ohtsu Ziex 912 (AKA not
the best rubber).
In the end, a few hours work and
a small price for admission turned the
GTI into a more composed corner-carver
without compromising civility. So for now
well hit the canyons and enjoy the fruits
of our labor.
Check back next month for the
second installment of our Budget
Suspension Upgrades.
Slide the Koni strut into the lower mount and torque the
pinch bolt to the factory 44 ft-lb settings. Then reinstall
the suspension in the reverse and torque everything to
factory spec (the Jesus nut should be replaced, then
torqued to 156 ft-lb)
13
REAR
7
Slide the collar, bumpstop and dust shield over the Koni
damper and fit the upper mount, torquing to 28 ft-lb.
Then place the upper spring mount onto the Neuspeed
coil spring.
5
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n the past, weve handed out some pretty
cool prizes, but this may be the sweetest
competition yet. Weve teamed up with
TSW Alloy Wheels to give a set of four
of its new forged Nurburgring wheels up
to 19'' diameter to one lucky winner.
We dont need to tell you the importance
of the right set of wheels to finish a project. In
almost every magazine feature, we talk about
how the owner struggled to find the right set
of rims. And while this decision can be agony
for many, weve made the choice very simple
for one of you
With the Euro scene currently dominated
by mesh-style wheels, the lightweight TSW
Nurburgring is at the top of its game. Not
only is it a great design, but its available in
either matte-gunmetal, matte-bronze or
matte-gunmetal with a mirror-face. And you
know thats going to look sick on your ride!
Whats more, these wonderful forged
wheels are available in a five-lug fitment for
5x100-120mm PCD. That means it will fit all
the later Euro models. And with sizes starting
at 17x7.5'', running up to 20x10.5'', there
should be a staggered fitment to suit your car.
You will be advised by a TSW specialist
of your wheel options if you win the prize.
However, we are not providing tires. Tires
must be provided by yourself.
The Nurburgring is one of 21 cutting-edge
designs available from tsw.com The website
provides images of all the wheels in the range,
as well as a fitment guide and a great Wheel
Configurator page where you can see any
of the TSW wheels fitted to your own car
weve spent several happy hours online trying
different wheels!
Of course, the latest TSW wheels are
named after famous racetracks from around
the world. The Nurburgring wheel is no
different, named after the legendary German
circuit known as the Ring by enthusiasts.
FREE SHIRT
In a spurt of generosity, TSW has agreed
to provide the first 200 entrants with a free
TAKE IT TO THE RING!
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WHEELS! FIRST 200 ENTRIES GET A FREE T-SHIRT.
T-shirt. So you stand a chance of winning
something regardless!
Please provide your shirt
size and return address when
entering the competition.
Failing to provide an address
will forfeit the shirt. If the
correct size is no longer
available, we will provide
the closest size possible.
THE COMPETITION
To win the TSW
Nurburgring wheels for
your car, and give yourself
a giant step up the styling
ladder, TSW has provided
eight track maps from famous
racing circuits. We want you to
name each track correctly in order
to qualify for the prize. To help you,
the maps can be found at TSW.com
If more than one reader lists all the tracks
correctly, the winner will be selected at
random from all the correct entries. If nobody
gets them all correct, we will choose the
reader who comes closest.
The prize awarded to the winner will be a
set of four TSW Nurburgring wheels up to 19''
diameter for the car of their choice, so please
list the make, model and year of your vehicle.
In the instance where a Nurburgring wheel
is not available for your car, another TSW
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substituted parts may be of lesser value than
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available. If there is no suitable TSW wheel
available for your car, you may substitute
another car to receive the wheels.
To enter, you can either mail us at the
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with TSW as the subject line. Name the
circuits correctly and you could be the
winner!
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TECH
TIRE TEST
CONTISPORTCONTACT 5P
WE TEST CONTINTENTALS NEWEST HIGH PERFORMANCE
TIRE IN DAS VATERLAND.
focused on physically testing it to ensure
the tire was better than its predecessors in
every aspect whether it was wet or dry,
handling, braking, tread wear or noise.
However, the focus was increasing overall
grip, so the engineers infused many new
features like these:
Tire Compound. Theres a new carbon
resin compound called Black Chili
Technology. Initially introduced in its
sportbike and bicycle tires, the compound
uses polymers that are reinforced with tiny
nano-particles to make the tire extremely
flexible. Like eating a chili, the compound
heats up quickly, allowing it to become
supple, producing an enlarged contact
patch that allows more grip and stability.
Tread Design. The CSC5P has an
asymmetric tread pattern that features
sturdier center ribs to minimize tread
movement during extreme maneuvers. On
either side of the rib are tread blocks with
more grooves to give it a bigger footprint.
These small blocks are interlocked and
feature special chambers to disperse water
faster. The result is more traction and
W
e shouldnt need to
tell you, but tires are
the most important
aftermarket purchase
youll ever make.
Having good traction not only shaves
seconds off lap times, but the improved
responses and shorter braking distances
can save your life.
As enthusiasts, we spend so much time
thinking about ways to make our Euros
accelerate faster, we often neglect the
simplest way to improve performance and
safety. And this is where Continental Tire
comes into play
As an OE and aftermarket tire supplier,
they understand what drivers need.
Constantly evolving it products, the new
ContiSportContact 5P (CSC5P) has been
raved about in Europe as the best street
tire available, so we jumped on a plane
across the Atlantic to put them to the test.
TIRE TECH
Continental doesnt need much
introduction. Weve marveled at its
ContiSportContact3 street tires for the last
couple of years in our Tuner GP. Conti
also won Best Overall Tire in our 09
tire test with its Extreme DW. And the
CSC5P is the culmination of these
previous-gen products.
Three years ago, Continental was
developing its next ContiSportContact. For
the first year, engineers used simulators to
design the tire. The following two years
sharper steering response in wet and
dry conditions.
Hybrid Structure. When developing
a tires internal structure, theres an
equilibrium that dictates grip and rolling
resistance. The CSC5P has twin steel belts
reinforced with a mixture of synthetic
aramid fiber and nylon to enhance
ride quality while not jeopardizing
performance.
A Conti engineer told us that the
CSC5P is 15-20% better than the CSC3 in
areas such as steering response. The tire
will carry a high 240-tread wear rating
(meaning it should last well) and cater
towards later-model performance cars.
EUROPEAN VACATION
In the summer, we visited Continentals
Contidrom test facility outside Hanover,
Germany. The testing grounds include a
high-speed oval, sprinkler-infested wet
track, fun-sized dry circuit and off-road
course. Upon arrival, we quickly got
behind the wheel to assess the CSC5P.
The Ford Focus RS with Conti tires on
the wet track was unbelievably good
Slalom test in a BMW 320d demonstrated precise steering
SEE THE VIDEO AT
EUROTUNER.COM
& YOUTUBE.COM/
EUROTUNER
First up was a 10 Porsche 911 Carrera S
on the dry circuit. With countless
journalists awaiting the same opportunity,
we only had 15 minutes to push the limits
in a set of tight slaloms, long-sweepers
and fast straightaways.
Because we were having so much fun,
Conti took us off the track where we
started to realize the information Conti
gave us was true: the CSC5Ps gripped
like glue, providing phenomenal driver
feedback and great confidence. The tires
also held up surprisingly well after eight
hours of abuse, with other journalists
reporting the same experience despite
90 temperatures.
Next was the wet handling course,
where we had the forbidden pleasure of
driving a 10 Ford Focus RS 305hp
and 325 lb-ft of torque, its the hot hatch
America should have and was pure bliss.
Matched with 235/35 R19 CSC5Ps,
we swore the FWD five-cylinder Ford felt
like an AWD car, with the traction and
stability it gave on the soaked test track.
The tires were very forgiving when we
pushed them to slide, regaining grip with
little steering input.
Conti rounded off the day with an
emergency braking test on wet pavement.
We did a full ABS stop from 60mph
in Opel Insignias one equipped with
Contis and the other with less expensive
Korean-made tires. It was a no brainer;
the Contis stopped on a dime, while
the competitor slid more than a car
length further.
Theres no question the new CSC 5P
is a top-notch tire. Even OEs recognize
this, with Mercedes fitting all its AMG
cars with the Contis, as well as Audi on
its TT RS.
Perhaps the only setbacks are limited
sizes and price. When the tire goes on
sale in North America this autumn,
sizes will range from 18-23'' and prices
are forecasted to be higher than its
competitors. But you get what you
pay for
Continental has proven the CSC5P
raises the bar, providing more grip,
stability and confidence than ever before
in a street tire.
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CLUB GUIDE
2010 Event Calendar
event date location web
Oktoberfest Oct 15-17 Big Bear Lake, CA dub-nation.com
Remix Award Tour Oct 16 Phoenix, AZ remixevents.com
Targa Trohpy AZ Oct 16-17 Scottsdale, AZ targatrophy.com
Fall Show-N-Go Oct 24 Englishtown, NJ racewaypark.com
SEMA Show Nov 2-5 Las Vegas, NV semashow.com
Fixxfest 7 Nov 20 Brandenton, FL fixxfest.com
Essen Motor Show Nov 27 - Dec 5 Essen, Germany essen-motorshow.de
THE WORD ON THIS MONTHS EURO SHOWS, GTGs AND CAR CLUBS.
L
ast July, while we were at Waterfest, the SpoCom Super Show took place at the Long
Beach Convention Center. We werent able to attend but Super Street magazine
photographers shared these photos with us. Now in its fourth straight year, SpoCom
has continued to grow in size, with over 450 show cars ranging from JDM to Euro,
plus many vendors. Theyve also added a strong lifestyle element, with an urban dance
competition, model showcase and, our favorite, a bikini contest!
SPOCOM SHOW RECAP
A
s this issue hits newsstands,
Oktoberfest weekend is about to
kick off in sunny SoCal. Hosted by
dub-Nation, the event consists of
a mellow cruise to Big Bear Lake where the
town puts on its own German-themed beer
festival. Its a great time for Euro owners to
have some fun before winter and enjoy some
good German brew and food.
Jose Romos Audi A3
HorsepowerFreaks M3
OKTOBERFEST
October 15-17
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AKeuro www.akeuro.com Alaska
Audi Club NA www.audiclubna.org North America
Autobahn America www.autobahn-america.com North America
B5One www.b5one.com New England
Bar Society www.myspace.com\barsociety Midwest
Bavarian Motorsports www.bavarianmotorsportsclub.org North America
Blitzkrieg Tuners www.blitzkriegtuners.com Northeast PA
BlitzWagenz TBA
BlownEuros www.blowneuros.com Philadelphia
BMWMOFO www.bmwmofo.com Oklahoma
BMWCCA www.bmwcca.org North America
BMW Motorsport Club www.bmwmotorsportclub.com North America
Boston Euro Unit www.bostoneurounit.org New England
BPC Dubs www.bpcdubs.com Pacific Northwest
Broke.Status www.brokestatus.com New England
Cabin Krew www.cabinkrew.com Capital
Capital Area VW Audi www.ca-va.org New England
Capital Dubs www.capitaldubs.com Capital
Central FL VW Club www.centralfloridavwclub.org Florida
Chapter 11 Dubs www.chapter11dubs.com North Carolina
Chicago VW www.chicagovw.org Illinois
Club Vag www.clubvag.net Mexico
Coladubs www.coladubs.net South Carolina
Coolwater VW Club coolwatervwclub.net North America
CT Euro Trash www.cteurotrash.com Connecticut
CVA www.ctvwa.com New England
DFW New Beetle www.dfwnbclub.org Texas
DrtyEuro www.drtyeuro.com New York
DTM Power www.dtmpower.net North America
Dub-Addiction www.dub-addiction.com California
Dub Cartel www.myspace.com/dubcartel Florida
DUBiSH www.dubishautowerks.com New Jersey
Dublife www.facebook.com/dublife Pennsylvania
Dub_Mafia www.myspace.com/dub_mafia Pennsylvania
DubReich www.dubreich.net Connecticut
Dubs in the Buff www.dubsinthebuff.com New York
Dubs of Queens www.dubsofqueens.com New York
DubAudi Gruppe www.dubaudi.com New England
Durty Water VWs www.mydubspace.com/dirtywatervws New England
DVStyle www.dvstyle.net California
East Penn Euros eastpenneuros.yolasite.com Eastern PA
EE Militia www.eemilitia.com NY, NJ, PA, FL
Euro Auslese myspace.com/euroauslesecarclub.com Georgia
euroBlitz www.euroblitz.org Iowa
Euro Crew www.eurokrew.tk Midwest
Euroconnection www.euconect.com Tri-State
Eurofat www.eurofat.proboards.com Pacific Northwest
EuroJerks TBA California
Euro Inc. www.myspace.com/euroinc Tri-State
Euro Kult www.eurokult.com Tri-State
euromama www.euromama.net California
Euro Mafia www.myspace.com/clubeuromafia Connecticut
Euro Motion Car Club www.euromotioncarclub.com Texas, Mexico
EuropeanAG www.europeanag.com Texas
European United Rides Oahu www.myspace.com/europeanunitedridesoahu Hawaii
Europrojektz www.europrojektz-world.com Worldwide
Euro:Society www.eurosociety.net Rhode Island
Euro.Techniks www.euro.technicks.net North America
Eurotrash www.myspace.com/801_euro_trash UT, ID, NV
EuroVagens www.eurovagens.com Northeast Ohio
Eurowerks www.eurowerks.org Midwest
Eurowerkz www.eurowerkz.com Worldwide
German Exklusiv www.germanexklusiv.com West Coast
German Perversion www.germanperversion.com Pacific Northwest
German Squad www.germansquad.com New England
GOVAG www.govag.net Nebraska
Grim Water www.grimwater.com New England
GrupoVag www.grupovag.com Mexico
H2O Tuning www.h2otuning.com Alabama
Hat City Dubs www.hatcitydubs.com Connecticut
club web region
Herk Boys www.vwwarehouse.com Nationwide
High Speed Dubbin www.highspeeddubbin.com Massachusetts
Jaxdubs www.jaxdubs.com Florida
JerseyDubs&Quattros www.myspace.com/jerseydubsandquattros NJ, NY, PA, MD
KissMyVW www.kissmyvw.com Oregon
Klub Schnell TBA Arizona
LouisvilleVW www.louisvillevw.org Kentucky
Low Class Euros www.lowclasseuros.blogspot.com California
Luftwasser www.mousemeatinc.com Pacific Northwest
LV Dubs www.lvdubs.com Pennsylvania
MetroDubs www.metrodubs.com Colorado
New England Saab Association www.nesaab.org New England
New Image Motorsports www.newimagemotorsports.com East Coast
NoFuknJoke www.myspace.com\nofuknjoke_family California
North Carolina Dubs www.ncdubs.org North Carolina
NorthEastRegionDubs sites.google.com/site/northeastregiondubs Northeast
NSDA www.nsda-1.com Massachusetts
Ocean State Dubs www.oceanstatedubs.com New England
OhioVW www.ohiovw.com Ohio
Panhandle Dubs www.panhandledubs.com Florida
Pure Euro www.pure-euro.com California
Projekt German www.projektgerman.com Midwest
RDG Dubs www.readingdubs.com Pennsylvania
ROFL Wagens www.roflwagens.com New York
RVAG www.rvag.com Mexico
S40Forums s40forums.homestead.com/home.html North America
Sacwater www.sacwater.net California
SBeuroclub www.sbeuroclub.com California
Schnell Motorsports www.schnellms.net Washington DC
SFBAVA Gruppe www.sfbavw.com California
Sin City Euros www.sincityeuros.com Las Vegas
Sofa King Euro TBA California
Solo Dubs www.solodubs.com New York
South Florida Dubs www.southfloridadubs.com Florida
South Florida MKV www.sflmkv.com Florida
SoCal R32 www.socalr32.com California
SoCo Dubs www.socodubs.com Connecticut
Spedco www.myspace.com/scrubswithdubs Midwest
STP Euros www.myspace.com/stp_euros Utah
Strictly European Autosport www.strictlyea.com San Antonio
TDI Club www.tdiclub.com North America
Team Eurotrash www.teameurotrash.com Midwest
Team Foreign Objects www.myspace.com/tfo808 Hawaii
TheDubNutz Gruppe www.thedubnutz.com Tri-State
Three.8.Werks www.three8werks.com New York
Top Shelf Dubs www.topshelfdubs.com St Louis
TWCompetition www.twcompetition.com North America
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UPEuros forums.upeuros.com Pennsylvania
UroStyles www.urostyles.com West Virginia
Urotrash www.urotrash.net Midwest
Vagswagen Monterrey www.vagswagen.com Mexico
Valley Dubs www.valley-dubs.com Hudson Valley
Vancouver Audi Club www.vancouveraudiclub.ca British Columbia
Venom Motorsports www.venommotorsports.com Wisconsin
Verwustang www.verwustung.com Philadelphia
VolksAudi www.volksaudi.com North America
Volksdrivers of RI www.volksdriversri.com New England
VolkShore www.vwvortex.com New England
Volkspeed www.clubvolkspeed.com Texas/Mexico
Volksport www.volksport.org Minnesota
Wasserwerks www.wasserwerks.com New England
Watercooled Militia www.watercooledmilitia.com California
WaterWerks www.water-werks.com Worldwide
West Coast Euro Club www.westcoasteuroclub.com California
Westside Mexico www.westsidevw.com.mx Mexico
WetDub www.wetdub.com Midsouth
Wolfsburg Kreuzers www.wolfsburgkreuzers.com Florida
Wreckless Wrides myspace.com/wrecklesswridescarclub Pacific Northwest
A
s the rest of the country begins
hibernation for winter, Florida is
getting ready for one of its biggest
VW/Audi events when the seventh
annual Fixxfest hits Bradenton Motorsports
Park at the end of the month. And if its
anything like the 09 event, greatness is in
store. Last year they attracted more than
1200 cars.
Fixxfest takes place on the weekend
before Thanksgiving when the weather is
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all-day quarter-mile races, a full car show,
pumpkin-pie eating contest and big wheel
races (adults on kids big wheels), theres
something for everybody.
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Ocean City
Were packing our shorts and heading to the
beach to report on H20 International 2010
Montreal
Chris Littles five-door Golf 2.0 with VR6 swap,
color-change, Jetta front-end, smoothed
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RIDE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to David for being selected our ROTM
who doesnt love a supercharged 2.0? We must also
commend Andy, Zeb, Derek, Daniel, Elijah, Drew, Ryan,
Josh and Ali.
As the Ride of the Month, David will receive one of
8380 Laboratories cool Euro-themed T-shirts. For more
info, visit www.8380labs.com
96 VWGTI 2.0
David Ramos Bridgeport, CT
Mods: Bahn Brenner supercharger, C2 software, 3'' billet MAF and CAI, Bosch 440 injectors and BOV, OBX header,
3'' exhaust with Bosal muffler, Spec clutch, Euro Sport short shifter, sway bar and rear stress bar, V Maxx coilovers,
15'' XXR wheels, Kumho++ tires, Brembo rotors, EBC pads, textured bumpers, moldings and flares, Euro VR6 spoiler,
M3 skirts, BFI smoked fogs and signals with city lights, angel-eye headlights, badgeless grille, DTM mirrors, Wings
West mid-wing, billet antenna, Bosch Aero wipers, heated VR6 seats, black pillar trim, headliner and sunroof, Drivers
Edition shift knob and boot, Auto Meter boost, AFR and volt gauges, Eclipse head unit, Boston 6.5'' front speakers,
Rockford 6x9'' rears, 12'' Memphis subs and amp in fiberglass box, Optima battery
05 VWJetta GLI 1.8T
Josh Gray West Haven, CT
Mods: K04-001 turbo, Revo software, Neuspeed P-Flow
intake, Forge splitter valve, Bosch 4-bar FPR, N75 race valve,
Samco TIP, Godspeed FMIC, custom exhaust with Magnaflow
muffler, South Bend stage 3 clutch, EBC pads, 10k HIDs, NSP
center-mount boost gauge, Alpine amplifier, two Pioneer
Premier subwoofers
02 VWGolf TDI
Derek Dong El Dorado Hills, CA
Mods: B&G RS2 coilovers, Dieselgeek skid plate, JL Audio
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89 BMW325is
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Carlos Coss Austin, TX
Mods: E30 16'' BBS RM wheels, H&R Sport
springs, custom CAI, UUC short shifter. E21 - stock
PP
03 Mercedes SLK 230
Elijah Machuca Fort Hood, TX
Mods: K&N CAI, Remus cat-back with resonator deletes,
Magnaflow cat, Eibach springs, 19'' Millennium flat-black
wheels, Continental tires, debadged exterior, smoked
markers, flat-black eBay grille, JVCDVD head unit, JL amps
and 12W3 sub in pink zebra enclosure, Monster cable
88 BMW320i
Ryan Sherman Mannheim, Germany
Mods: Hartge M20 headers and cylinder head, M20B27
block, Excess piston, rings, bearings and shaft seals, drilled,
honed, planed and burnished crank, Eaton M62
supercharger with custom adaptor plate, pulleys, belts,
intercooler and DV, E30 M3 transmission and axles, 2.64 LSD,
M-Tech suspension, Zimmermann rotors, 17'' RH wheels
07 Audi A4
Ben Sneed Phoenix, AZ
Mods: evoms CAI, customexhaust with B6 S4
mufflers, Optima battery, stainless brake lines, EBC
rotors and pads, Divinity Racing rims, Continental
DWS tires, carbon interior trim and front filler plate,
iPod cable, nav
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93 VWCorrado
Zeb Coughhenour Pasadena, CA
Mods: Schimmel 3.0L bottom-end, Kinetic s1 turbo kit with custom FMIC and 3'' cat, 2.5'' Techtonics exhaust
with Borla muffler, GReddy boost controller, six-puck clutch, Bildon race axles, Eibach STB, KW V1 coilovers, 16''
SSR wheels, GLI Blue Lagoon paint, Rieger grille, Euro lip, In.pro angel-eyes, fogs and turns, smoked M3 tails, blue
Laminex headlights, 3M Clear Bra, Lambo doors, Grant steering wheel, Momo shift knob, ABDpedals, Auto Meter
boost gauge, Memphis amp and 12'' sub in custom enclosure, Passat sunroof
02 VW Jetta 1.8T
Daniel Martin Middleton, DE
Mods: Revo s2, Spec clutch, Eurojet FMIC, TIP and PCV
kit, KO4 turbo, polished intake manifold, Forge DV, ESE
dual-stage CAI, Autotech springs, Bilstein shocks,
Neuspeed rear sway, Zimmermann drilled rotors, 19''
Privat Netz wheels, Toyo tires, wheel spacers, R32 front-
end conversion, shaved front bumper, door guards, rear
valance and trunk, molded M3 skirts, HID halo
headlights, GLI tails, beige/black diamond-stitched GLI
interior, Corbeau seats, Matrix shifter, interior LEDs
10 VW GTI
Drew Elia West Long Branch, NJ
Mods: APR s2, Carbonio CAI, BSH recirc catch-can
and throttle pipe, FK Silverline Plus X coilovers, 18''
Raderwerks wheels, Falken tires, smoked markers,
black vinyl roof, AWE vent boost gauge, Kicker L5 sub
and amp
04 Audi TT
Matthew Vivona Damascus, MD
Mods: H&R Sport springs, Koni shocks, 17'' TSW
wheels, Nankang tires, LED license plate and
marker lights
10 VWJetta TDI
Lee Gueco Flanders, NJ
Mods: Votex lip, skirts and rear valance, textured
moldings, Euro rear plate and heated drivers blind
mirror, Monster mats
03 VWJetta GLI VR6
Corey Radley Rensselaer, NY
Mods: GIAC software, Euro Sport CAI, Ansa
cat-back, painted engine cover, JR Raceland
coilovers, 18'' ZR20 wheels, 04 GLI valance,
badgeless grille, tint, smoked markers and
tails, HID halo headlights, color-matched rear
badges, Mk5 antenna, Euro plate, interior
LEDs, pedals, shifter, sunroof and interior trim,
suede interior, Monster mats, Pioneer DVD/nav
unit, PS2, iPod
06 Audi A4 TDI
Ali McRabbe Northern Ireland
Mods: Powerflow dual exhaust with test pipe, Torque
Tronix software, K&N, Spax coilovers, 19'' BBS RS-GT
wheels, Federal tires, Votex body kit, S4 door blades, fin
antenna, single wiper, painted grille, 12K head- and foglights,
LED interior lights
01 Audi S4
Andy Ramirez Pasco, WA
Mods: Revo stage 2, Hyperboost HX DVs,
CX Racing FMIC, Vast Piggie Pipes, JH
Motorsports solid shift linkage and cross-
rod stabilizer, RS4 clutch, Fidanza L/W
flywheel, H&R springs, EBC rotors, 19'' RS4
replica wheels, Federal tires, ECS 12mm
wheel spacers, RSR front bumper, LLTek LED
headlights, AWE boost gauge, 7'' Pioneer
DVD head unit, JL amplifer and subwoofers,
color-matched Xbox
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