Whats good, my name is Mike Robles, and I’m from Colts Neck, New Jersey. I’m currently an Automotive Technician (Mercedes Benz Specialist) and not married yet. My hobbies include but not limited to Tattoos, Fixed Gear bikes, VW diecast collecting.
How long have you owned this car?
Owned since 2005 soo about 5 years
Is there anything unique about the history of this car?
If the Vortex Archives worked, you would find spray bomb, poop brown bays and JB weld
What other cars did you consider?
Mk4 Jetta.
What was your objective with this car?
To make it as simple and clean as possible
What tuning style would you describe this car as?
I guess Euro
Who helped you build this car?
Myself, My boss Bob Gade at Exclusive Auto Service, Cory Sterling, a few other randoms, always got inspired by Jason Kress
What makes your car special?
I don’t think its anything special, its got a shaved bay with a 2.0L in it
What is your favorite part/feature/function?
I like the rear of the car
Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car?
SKDMF’s car, Cory Sterling’s Jetta, various users on vortex over the years
What don’t you like about this car?
I can name a lot of things, not enough chrome in the bay, I want to brass plate the RS’s
What was your biggest obstacle in building this car?
Most would say Vortex criticism, money and time were more the obstacle
On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project?
7.5, theres still more I want to get finished up by H20
What would you do to the car if money were no object?
2.5 Swap
Who has been your biggest critic of this project?
Mortician and my girlfriend
Who gets to drive this car?
Me
If your car had a motto, what would it be?
Poop brown bay
If you had to name your car, what would you name it?
Scarlett, I like that name
What one word best describes your car?
lame
Shoutouts: – My girlfriend Leigh, Wasted Kvlt crew Rich, Mike, Dane, Bill, Jason Kress, Cory Sterling, my boss Bob Gade and to anyone who sold me parts to build this car…
Vehicle Information:
Engine:
2.0L rebuilt
milled .002
ported and polished
35mm exhaust valves
42mm intake valves
AEG lifters
TT 276 cam
Gruvenparts alternator and crank pulleys
Yarrowsport tensioner pulley
TT adjustable cam gear and lightweight intermediate shaft gear
OBX header
BFI .5 motor mounts
BFI PEM module Stage 2
TT catback exhaust with borla muffler
42 DD test pipe
LW and balanced flywheel
stage 1 clutch
16v pressure plate
USRT smart shift linkage
deleted A/C, P/S, and heatercore
deleted wipers
polished intake manifold
chrome valve cover
chrome front engine mount bracket
polished rear mount bracket
chrome alternator
CSR inline hose filler with chrome cap
shaved bay with raintray cutout
wire tuck
deleted fan control module
relocated ECU
relocated ignition coil
BBM plug wires
BBM fuel rail
SS fuel lines with 90 degree AN fittings
chrome intake tube
Chassis/wheels
15×7.5 and 15×8 BBS RS’s
2in kodiak step lips in rear
1.5 kodiak step lips in front
flat caps from europe
black/gold badges
black bolts
Raceland coilovers with VR mounts upfront and poly in the rear
Body
OEM vento rear textured bumper
textured side moldings
OEM vento plate tub
OEM euro rad support
shaved front euro bumper
OEM euro turn signals
GLX skirts
shaved trunk lid
shaved hood
black roof
OEM vento grille
smoked ecodes
deleted mirrors
VR6 front lip
GLX tails
Interior
tan dash and door cards
suede abc pillars and door card inserts
suede headliner and knee pannel
suede sparco steering wheel
mk3.5 instrument cluster
blue/red euro switch
mk3.5 radio
mk3.5 chrome door pulls
corbeau seats
corbeau 4 point harnesses
upper glove box
mk4 shift knob
concero pedals
gauges in a/c controls