GERMAN TUNING AMERICAN PRIDE

Industrial GTI

Engine & Transmission

  • ABD Racing Front mount intercooler kit – Free flowing to ensure cool intake temperatures.
  • ABD Racing turbo outlet housing – Billet aluminum housing with a larger I.D. than the O.E part. This allows more air to pass though the turbo system. Handmade for this application.
  • ABD Racing carbon engine cover panels – extra race touch within the engine compartment. Handmade for this application.
  • ABD Racing Stage 2 L.A.N. pipe intake system - free flowing air filter mounted in front of vehicle for fresh air .Ceramic coated tubing keeps intake temperatures cool.
  • VF Engineering GT 28RS turbo conversion- This was the vehicle used for the prototyping of this kit. Tubular turbo manifold and all encompassing hardware has been hand made for this particular application.
  • GIAC software upgrade - Matched performance for the turbo conversion ensuring proper air / fuel mixture all while controlling boost pressure levels.
  • Air bypass tube – cleans up engine compartment from original configuration
  • Techtonics tuning 2.5” Downpipe & exhaust system - Free flow design for proven performance.
  • Dual exit modification made to exhaust system – the rear valance of choice requires the additional modification to the rear exhaust section to implement the dual tips.
  • Custom painted engine accent parts by Zeak to bring the theme on our “industrial GTI” into the engine compartment.

Interior

  • ABD Racing boost gauge bezel – Billet aluminum bezel Allows boost gauge location in a plain view position
  • ABD Racing custom aluminum paneling (dirtyminds) – to complete the race look we opted for a change from industry standard for a full custom effect. Handmade for this vehicle
  • ABD Racing logo floor mat set - for a place to rest your feet in custom comfort
  • ABD Racing aluminum pedal cover set - perfect traction for performance driving
  • MOMO Race seats/slide brackets- modified slide brackets for a perfect fit. Back of the seats are custom painted to match the car theme
  • MOMO Shift knob & leather boot - Not as easy an install as it looks. Great looking part to compliment the rest of the interior
  • Schroth Rallye 3A harness belts - Electronic release allows passengers to adjust seating position while the inertia wheels keeps thing sin place under load
  • Custom painted gauge bezel and horn button by Zeak again to continue the theme throughout the vehicle
  • ABD Racing roll cage (dirtyminds) – To further added structural reinforcement we designed a system that not only adds strength but great looks to the interior. Handmade for this vehicle
  • Little J’s custom upholstery - Utilizing a silver carbon fiber look material Little J really out did himself with this project.

Exterior

  • Caractere full body kit - Complete package includes front bumper, rear valance and side skirts. Truly enhancing the GTI body while not disturbing the flow of the vehicle.
  • Caractere sport grille - Open design with mesh inset for the added sport look .
  • Caractere rear hatch blend - Attached to the lower portion of the rear hatch this lower blend  from fits the rear section as to appear as it is all one piece.
  • Custom painted rear tail lamps - Slightly tinted with a different configuration than the O.E. part. The bare metal theme was once again carried over into this area of the GTI.
  • West coast collision/Zeaks paint - Combined effort to make the bare metal industrial look finish on this project. Both teams pulled this off in 48hours start to finish!
  • Headlamps - The original parts were cut open and the interior bezel was paint to match the exterior of the GTI.

Brakes & Suspension

  • ABD Racing upper stress bar – Twin tube design that is Rigid mounted for reduced body flex. Hand made for this application.
  • Eibach Stainless coil over suspension - Fully height adjustable allowing fine tuned adjustments per environment.
  • Eibach sway bar package - anti roll package keeps body lean to a minimum
  • ABD Racing cross drilled rear brake rotors – cross drilled rotors allow the heat gasses to escape the metallic surface
  • ABD Racing stainless braided brake line set- More positive and firmer pedal than rubber units.
  • Brembo front big brake kit - This 12.9” brake rotor is the ultimate in stopping power. These oversized brakes allow us to push the performance levels of this car while keeping safety in mind.
  • Front and rear moveable suspension components were removed and custom painted body color for an extra enhanced underbody appearance

Wheels & Tires

  • iForged multi-piece wheels 19 x 8.5 – Custom made for this project with a grinder finish / polished lip
  • Pirelli P Zero nero 235 . 35 x 19 sport tires – Awesome street performance with minimal road noise