Adam Wyatt, I live just outside of Taunton Somerset, Im currently working as a clothing and sticker vinyl printer. My hobbies are BMX’in, general car relatate stuff and getting messy and generally having a laugh and making the most of it!
How long have you owned this car?
i have owned this car just over 2 months.
Is there anything unique about the history of this car?
nothing overly interesting but was owned by a doctor or dentist before me.
What other cars did you consider?
i was considering a mk5 golf, or a mk1 jetta.
What was your objective with this car?
well ive always wanted to murder out a car and i thought well i might aswell go the way.The goal was to do everything possible black, there is still more stuff up my sleeve i plan on doing to the car but thats only when funds are there.
What tuning style would you describe this car as?
not sure to be honest… Murdered? lol
Who helped you build this car?
ive had a few helping hands from my brother Ian wyatt for doing the chasis notch and building the exhaust system, joe for servicing it helping me change the radiator, waterpump and thermostat, louis, cj, tom, toby, matt G and the endless list of helping hands from all of the FYM crew!
What makes your car special?
the fact its an estate and practical but murdered and cool at the same time
What is your favorite part/feature/function?
im not sure to be honest theres a few but the best one has to be the MPG 85mph and still clocking 59.7MPG up to edition38 haha
Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car?
ive always wanted to murder out a car but ive been influenced by a few cars such as the murdered Projekt Gibb mk5 golf
What don’t you like about this car?
the fact its stupid low but doesnt look it from the stills.
What was your biggest obstacle in building this car?
choosing the perfect set of wheels for the car (and i dont think ive yet to do that)
On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project?
7 out 10 due to it not being finished yet and theres loads more to do
What would you do to the car if money were no object?
engine conversion, and maybe a rear wheel drive conversion
Who has been your biggest critic of this project?
most probably all of my mates as they have seen the car come together from its standard state
Who gets to drive this car?
me and a few of my mates have driven it around car parks
If your car had a motto, what would it be?
Its got to be black, yes everything, no colour just all black! haha
If you had to name your car, what would you name it?
its already called shadow, due to a joke amongst the guys when they said my car doesnt have a colour its just a shadow of another car
What one word best describes your car?
theres a few words to be honest, BLACK, DEATH, EVIL
Vehicle Information: (the list of mods, from start to finish)
a set of JOM coilovers, minus the helpers and cut the front bump stops in half
oversized jag hubcaps untill I had money for wheels
de-badged the bootlid
de-wipered the boot
new bonnet grill
new front bumper grill
tinted headlights
black front and back badges
momo team 280mm wheel and boss
HID 6000k kit with LED side light bulbs
HID rear number plate bulbs
fully tinted rear lights (almost same colour as the car
)
boot install:
2x 12″ inphase subs
1x 4000watt TheLoudest.com amp
Alpine ipod headunit
17″ by 8j AC schnitzer Type 2 wheels
5×100 to 5×120 adapters (16mm front and 27mm back), I spent at least a week working out the ET’s and how much poke I wanted and how I wanted the wheels to sit on the car hense the really random sizes haha
4 brand new toyo 195/40/17 tyres for a bargin price of £200 good old ebay
2″ chasis leg notch for drive shaft clearance
then retrimed roof lining and pillars in black suede (on going mod) still need to get anniversary sun visors, interior lights and grab handles
Full stainless induction kit with K&N cone air filter
bora front with joey modded and tinted headlights














