Steve’s MKIII Jetta
November 8, 2010This car is number 4 in reference to the number of Volkswagens “Jetta Steve” has owned. He has gone through a boosted 2.0 8v, a MKIV GTi, an old-school 4-door Rabbit, and has finally landed this MKIII Jetta (Oh, and stick an EVO XIII in there somewhere too). After searching the boards for a clean plate to begin a project with, Steve came across this black MKIII and decided it was the one. This two-owner vehicle was dumped on coilovers when Steve first brought it home, but maxing out the coils just wasn’t low enough for him.
Steve decided to go with AirLift to suit his ride height needs. With the airbags installed, he can now fully adjust his ride height with a flick of the switches (located conveniently on his dash). The compressor and tank is hidden in the trunk, making for a very clean and stealthy install.
Wide, mesh style wheels make for a classic look on the VW’s so Steve decided to go with the ESM’s in 16×9 with an effective +20 offset to finish the car off with an aggressive stance. 10mm front spacers and 5mm rear spacers are being used to give the proper clearances when the car is laid out.
Like any real car enthusiast, a project can never be truly finished. In the near future, expect to see a slick shaved bay, custom interior pieces, and even a different set of wheels could be in the works. The possibilities are endless.
-All words and photos by Justin Mondschein.
