(Part 2) Top products from r/jetta

Okay, sorry the pictures took so long, some stuff came up. I'm making a separate post for my own suggestions. This is my '02 Jetta. I have These rims on in 18x8 front and 18x9 rear with 225/40ZR 18's. The width of the rear rims while running the same size of tire as the front obviously means it's a little stretched, but nothing stupid. I also found with these rims, that they stick out just enough for my liking that I won't be using spacers on my car.

Some other suggestions for your car, Stubby antenna, smoked side markers, signals, and headlights. Amazon had a nice pair of blacked out, not smoked, headlights for ~$90 but I can't seem to find them anymore.

Also I agree with the adjustable coilovers for ride height, if I wasn't planning on selling my car in the near future I would be putting some on my own vehicle. You could do fogs, EDIT - here is a good kit, and uses the factory euro switch.

But that is just my 2 cents, hope it helps!

Get a Euro switch, allows you more options for running lights and headlights and is superior. Easy to install, too.

I have one of these and I love it, combined with blindspot mirrors on your outside rear views, it makes for a much safer driving experience. And looks neat.

And yeah, vinyl wrapping the brushed aluminum.

I just got back from the audio shop. I’m so glad that I did the sound deadening, not only did that get rid of the rattles, but my car is quieter, and the interior feels more contained. Somehow, the sunroof vibration has disappeared as well, but I need to do few more drives to verify that.

It actually cost me close to $300, but if you don’t want to spend that type of money, you can always buy the material, and do it yourself. I recommend this:

Dynamat 10425 18" x 32" x 0.067" Thick Self-Adhesive Sound Deadener with Xtreme Wedge Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00020CAVA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vY20BbMS310CA

If you do decide to go the DIY route, then get the rolling wheel as well for even application:

uxcell Car Sound Deadener Application Rolling Wheel Roller 5cm x 3.5cm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMOI98S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A120BbWZ3CP7Y

I hope it helps.

A few people recommend VCDS or going to a shop for fault codes, but I've always found CarChip works wonders for this sort of thing. Just don't leave it plugged it when you aren't driving. I'll upgrade to a VCDS eventually when my car either dies & becomes a project car, or if I get some extra cash flow. It's an excellent tool for a beginner. Will pull information about your driving habits if you want, will also help you get into some good driving habits as it will beep if you brake too hard or accelerate too fast (lol). It can pull the codes & you can look it up on your computer if it doesn't give you enough information. By comparison, VCDS & getting it read by a shop is still more expensive. Diagnosis for even electrical problems at STS start at like, ~$50.

I bought this from Amazon. It sticks really well to my wind shield. I moved it higher into the shaded (black dots) area on the windshield). The actually mirror part sucked, but I read the reviews and knew that going in.

So, I bought this mirror as an attachement. It is a wide angle mirror, which expands your viewing area in the car and covers some of my blind spots. It's not for everyone, but it's cheap and I wanted to try it out.

I went with a suction cup because I wanted to avoid the whole epoxying a new mount to my brand new windshield. I've done it before, in the old Jetta, and got glue everywhere because I'm a newb.

My other idea is taking a mount for my OEM mirror and attaching it to plexiglass. Then, attaching suction cups to that. Luckily, my current solution suits me.

If you would like pictures, let me know and I'll gladly show you.

Both the missus and I have MK6 models and have found the below to be really good.

Bosch Aerotwin 3397118979 Original Equipment Replacement Wiper Blade - 24"/19" (Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002G47GE6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G17216-Ultimate-Compound-15-2/dp/B001O7PNNM

it’s essentially a micro abrasive compound, which is used to buff out scratches, hazing and whatnot. it needs to be used after wet sanding to get rid of the hazing left behind from the 3000 grit. then you polish after the compound to get an extremely clean, haze-free result. it’s best to use a buffer to apply them but can also be done by simply rubbing with a microfiber pad.

basically you can get all of these products in a simple 3m headlight restoration kit instead of buying a bigger amounts of each separately. if you only need to hit the two spots left from removing your mudguards, i’d suggest just getting a kit instead:

https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Headlight-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY

I had a similar issue when I bought my 2002 originally. I had to replace the ends of the cables the lead to the terminals on the battery.
I bought these, they worked great and solved all my problems:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0054T95ZS/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_b13xUZ_g263_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=8W9CSPWED3A786V8MXQK&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=cbb85aec-cd00-57d0-946c-4332326e6d69&pf_rd_i=15720011

Hey try these! I think I have the same projector lights. Not a 100% DRL match but they aren’t yellow either

Philips X-treme Vision +130% Headlight Bulbs (Pack of 2) (H7 55W) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMEEV9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h0bZDbYMGWV2K

I have a 2011 MK6 2.5 SE

VW Turbos need (at least according the VW) pretty specific and expensive oil. Generally that alone is going to be $40 like this. Filter is another $10. So baseline, the parts alone cost $50. Then it's just a matter of being able to do it. I mean, yeah, you can probably go to Jiffy Lube and get a cheaper oil change, but I'd rather pay more for oil and not worry about the turbo eating its self, especially on a 9 year old car.

2011

These are the mats I have now

Absolutely


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WVXLSFR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lamin-x-VW126Y-Fog-Light-Cover/dp/B006FXFXAS/ref=sr_1_cc_4?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1520663093&vehicle=2013-74-960-857--1-6-5-9002-1353-1-1---2-0&sr=1-4-catcorr&ymm=2013%3Avolkswagen%3Ajetta&keywords=lamin-x+yellow

If it is an Auto, it would void the warranty. If it is a manual you can tow up to 1650 pounds with 200 tongue weight.
Here is my setup: https://imgur.com/a/ydKm4

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-11072-Class-Trailer-Hitch/dp/B003PI2BFG

https://www.amazon.com/56146-Powered-2-Wire-Taillight-Converter/dp/B003AT4RHK/ref=pd_sim_263_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003AT4RHK&pd_rd_r=6GASZ08NT8J96QV54MES&pd_rd_w=Ejg5q&pd_rd_wg=W93B5&psc=1&refRID=6GASZ08NT8J96QV54MES

oh gotcha, not the image I had in my head for it.

This would also be an option: https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Accessories-91125-Black-Holder/dp/B000WEPI4M/

Get a Denso on Amazon. Whole new compressor and clutch for $270.

https://youtu.be/otCtkVePX_0

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https://www.amazon.com/Performix-11203-Multi-Purpose-Coating-Aerosol/dp/B0006SU3QW/ref=pd_aw_lpo_60_bs_lp_tr_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DTKQBCFBS1BCFCF89CAH

Try this:https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G13616-Interior-Detailer-Cleaner/dp/B000AMLWH8

Been using it on my leatherette seats and seems to be doing the trick.