Whats happening everybody i am Harry Simmons, i live in Suwanee, Georgia 20 minutes north of Atlanta, i work for Volkswagen as a technician for 7yrs now, as for hobbies i enjoy working on my car and helping others modify there cars as well, going to the gym, riding dirt bikes, photography.
How long have you owned this car – i have owned the car now for 3 years.
Is there anything unique about the history of this car – not that i am aware of. HAHA!
What other cars did you consider – when i bought this car it was the only car i wanted at the time.. well that and a 993 turbo. haven’t got around to buying the Porsche yet.
What was your objective with this car – To build a clean looking ride. It is going to be fast eventually when i get the funds to do so. possibly doing a awd swap as well.
What tuning style would you describe this car as – OEM + definitely. Exterior anyways. The exterior is finished. Starting to gather parts for the interior and engine mods i wanna do.
Who helped you build this car – Myself and my wallet. :P
What makes your car special – all of the oem euro parts on the car.
What is your favorite part/feature/function – i love the wheels, the headlights, and the fact that it is a non sunroof car.
Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car – i would say some of the cleaner cars you see around or used to see. Such as john’s iy 20th (r.i.p.), rudi’s R, jeff’s R, travis’ iy 20th, tucker’s gti, there are others that i cannot remember at the moment.
What don’t you like about the car – too slow at the moment and the fact that she is not finished.
What was you biggest obstacle in building this car – at the moment i have too much stuff going on so the car is on the back burner for a while.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project – So far i would say a solid 7. Very pleased with how its turning out.
What would you do to the car if money were no object – to have my big turbo setup on the car, built motor, shaved bay, awd installed, air ride on the car, and the interior completed.
Who has been your biggest critic of this project – Russ, Fred, Paul, Shane, and myself
Who gets to drive this car – i do 98% of the time. its so low that most people don’t wanna drive it especially when i say “if you hit something in the road and break it you fix it.” ill let anyone drive it just see quote above. 
If your car had a motto, what would it be – tired of tyres rubbing. get some air ride!
If you had to name your car, what would you name it – money pit. have yet to come up with a witty name for her.
What one word best describes your car - conspicuous
Photos by: Sully Shah
Vehicle Information
2005 1.8T GTI
Exterior:
OEM 20th front lip
OEM 20th side skirts
OEM 25th tdi rear lip
OEM 25th anniversary side view mirrors
OEM HID’s
OEM Ocean taillights
Shaved all emblems, hood notch, rear hatch, fender markers, front running lights
2 bar badge less grille
Interior:
Suede A,B,C pillars
Suede headliner
Suede .:R32 steering wheel
Suede rear parcel shelf
Jetta vents
Spec dock ipod dock
Custom rear seat delete
GLI cluster
5 spd .:R shift knob
Suspension:
FK Highsport coilovers
Autotech front and rear swaybars
Notched front passenger side framerail (thanks MIke Houck)
Wheels:
CCW Classics (brushed clear)
18×8.5 front with 215/40-18 Falken 512′s
18×9.5 rear with 225/40-18 Falken 512′s
Engine:
APR fully loaded chip
42DD Downpipe with no catalytic converter
Eurosport turndown catback
Forge 007 DV