2012 Volkswagen Jetta on 2040-cars
Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
If you have any questions or would like to view the car in person please email me at: latanyalhherbel@ukwriters.net .
Okay, where do I start? Firstly, I don't need to sell the car, but I've got my eyes on something else, and I can't
go forward with that until I free up some space. I've been through it all with this car. Blood, sweat, tears,
anger, frustration, excitement, and a few bank accounts. Been building the car since I purchased it new, nearly 4
years ago. I can finally say the car is as perfect as it can get, and running stronger than ever.
The car has never been in any accidents. The only damage it ever had was a front bumper that got damaged from road
debris. I have since purchased a new OEM bumper. The car has now gone through a full metal widebody build with
matching front and rear bumpers. Both front and rears have been widened approximately an extra 2.5". All work has
been done by Decaudellas in Melbourne, FL. . The body on the car is a 9.5/10.Currently the only cosmetic flaw is a
small chip on left side of rear bumper. I can get a picture for those serious. Those that are familiar with Clay
and his shop (Decaudellas), know that his work is nothing short of perfect, show quality. Around the same time, I
had a custom 4 point roll cage built for the car and powder coated white to match the exterior. It is easily
removable if desired. Along with cage, 4 point harnesses also went in.
The only people that have ever touched this car are either myself, or almost always USP Motorsports in Coral
Springs,FL - not even local VW dealers. They've done all of the major work on the car, from custom parts, to
suspension, full engine and transmission build, etc, etc, etc. I have receipts and invoices of every single thing
that's gone into the car or that's been done to it since the day I purchased it. Over $60k worth of labor and parts
(I have ALL receipts). I gladly welcome PPI to those that are serious.
For those that know the car, know it. There's a 100+ page build thread on Vortex about the car, since the day I got
it, and everything it's been through. From the time it was bagged, to when I decided to go APR stage 3+, to an even
bigger turbo upgrade with custom tuning, to the 10 second quarter mile runs, built head, etc etc..
I could go on and on about this car really, there's just way way way too much to list and talk about. If you're
serious about the car, feel free to mesage me, and we can further discuss it. I'll also give you my phone number
for direct contact if serious.
And NO, I will not part out any of the car.
On to specs:
2012 GLI
6 Speed Manual
23,xxx miles (car gets driven about 1-2 times every two or three weeks.)
Single Owner car. I bought it new, and have had it ever since.
Engine: It's bulletproof. The built head was finally put on and tested at about 18k miles. When the motor was apart
at that same time, everything was checked, including pistons, rods, cylinder walls, compression, everything. The
motor is perfect, healthy. Not a single hint of any problems, no leaks, nothing. The car currently has two custom
APR tunes. One for 93 octane, which makes anywhere from 420-450 ish whp depending on boost settings, and a race gas
tune which makes 520-580 whp depending on boost settings. There is a Greddy Profec Spec II boost controller to keep
track of all that. Everything of which I will go over with whoever is serious about the car. Also have dyno sheets
of everything, videos, etc. There was a new Precision 5858 turbo put in around 16k miles, so everything is like
new.
-Custom APR tune for 93 and race gas
-IE Rods
- Calico ceramic coated rod bearings
-ARP head studs
-balanced internals
-Built head with full revised Ferrea TSi valvetrain kit
-BSH catch can
-BSH motor mounts, transmission mount, dog bone mount
-APR intercooler
-APR injectors
-HEP custom aluminum intake manifold
-USP throttle body pipe
-APR Carbonio intake
-APR stage3+ kit (modified)
-USP low pressure fuel system
-USP modified HPFP / fuel system
-Upgraded coil packs
-Modified APR exhaust manifold
-Tial Wastegate
-Precision 5858 turbo
-Forge diverter valve
-Custom USP downpipe and full 3" exhaust, catless, muffler only
-custom external wastegate dump
-2 step/launch control (never used it, but easily adjusted to be used)
-Braille lightweight lithium-ion battery with trickle charger (4 pounds)
I know there is more to the list, and I'm probably forgetting it. Just way too much to remember it all.
Transmission/drivetrain:
-BSH transmission mount
-Clutch masters Twin Disc
-Wavetrac differential (new, put in 1k miles ago)
-USP stainless clutch line
-Forge short throw shifter (front/back and left/right)
-42dd shifter bushings
-Custom Raxle race axles
Suspension:
-KW V3 coilovers
-APR sway bars, front and rear
-Golf Rotors/carriers (to fit 15" drag wheels/slicks) - still have stock GLI parts as well
-034 Motorsports rear adjustable control arms
-034 Motorsports rear trailing arm bushings
-034 Motorsports front and rear adjustable end links
-corner balanced
Exterior:
-full custom metal widebody (see description above)
-shaved trunk
-OEM trunk spoiler
-aspherical rear view mirrors (still have stocks)
-LED tail lights (still have stocks)
-HID headlights (still have stocks)
Interior:
-Recaro leather pole positions
-Recaro aluminum seat brackets
-Wedge Engineering seat sliders
-Ocarbon custom hybrid "white carbon fiber" trim - not vinyl
-AWE vent boost gauge
-AEM Wideband with column pod mount
-Greddy Profec Spec II Boost controller
-switch for low pressure fuel system (to be toggled with between race gas/pump gas tunes)
-Euro headlight switch
-full LED interior lights
Wheels:
-Car is currently on Rotiform SPF. 18x9.5 fronts and 19x10 rears. Tires have less than 500 miles on them. I also
have an extra pair of 19x10 SPF if you prefer to run 19's all around.
I've tried to list as much as possible as I can remember. I'm sure there's more. If anyone is serious, feel free to
contact me and we can go over everything, including invoices, work done, or whatever questions you have.
Not looking for trades. Can ship the car if needed, but would rather the buyer see it in person beforehand. Buyer
can also keep any stock parts I still have if interested, such as stock seats, intercooler, suspension parts,
engine parts, etc.
Price:
$25,900 Or Best Offer.
Please don't contact me with any offers, and only contact if you are serious. I am flexible, and open to offers,
but serious offers only please. Deposit to confirm/hold the car within 3 days of purchase. Feel free to contact me
with any questions or inquiries on the car.
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