1985 Gti, bought in 1991 in stock form. Since then car has had many mods done to it, from cosmetic to full engine swaps.
Jesse Padilla's 1985 Golf/GTI II
Modifications
Engine
2.0 liter 16v (9A/ABA)
JE pistons 83mm 9:1 compression
Scat rods
Balanced bottom end with ARP bolts
P&P 9A cylinder head
AST cams and heavy-duty valve springs
BF Precision SC6152 turbo
AMS exhaust manifold with custom wastegate port
Tial 38/40 wastegate 21 psi spring
AOR Racing custom intake manifold
VR6 OBD1 throttle body
Ross fuel rail and trigger mount bracket
Aeromotive adjustable fpr
1000cc injectors
2.25" charge pipes
HKS SSQ bov
Spearco Intercooler
Custom NOS halo kit
SDS engine management
MSD Digital-6 Plus Ignition Control Crane PS92 coil
Custom Nology Hotwires (SDS-safe)
Empi external oil cooler
UR lightweight underdrive crank pulley Turn 2 motor mount
Custom 3" CAI with K&N filter
AEM TRU-BOOST Controller
Samco boost hoses
495whp 396tq @30psi @6500rpm
Transmission
ABA CHE Trans
Quaife/Bolt kit
Cryo treated internals
Servi-Clutch four-puck kit
Neuspeed short-shift kit
Suspension
Custom Wietec coilovers with Koni Yellows inserts in the front
H&R "G" springs with Koni Yellows in the rear
AST lightweight sway bars
OMP front strut bar
Streben rear tower bar
Autopower rollcage
VWM bushings
Brakes
10.1 front calipers
Zimmermann cross-drilled rotors
Mk4 rear aluminum calipers
Zimmermann cross-drilled rotors
PBR Metal Master pads
AST stainless steel brake lines
22mm brake master cylinder
Other
Front and rear big bumper upgrade with side moldings and side skirts
G60 front fender flares
Big-window doors
Zender front spoiler
SWG hatch spoiler with LED third brake light
Shaved door handles, hood vents, washer jets, fender lights, rear seams, rear wiper, rear hatch keyhole and rear bumper towhook cover
Scirocco tilt & slide sunroof
Happich pop-out rear quarter windows Shorty antenna
Trimsport 16v badges on side trim
Golf Rallye headlight conversion with custom Audi TT projectors and HID kit Clear front indicators
M3-style tail lights
Lexus PPG Mica blue paint
Shows
If you'd like to submit your project to BBM have the chance to have it listed here, login to you account and click the "Project Car" link!