SFLB5 (Larry)

First, and foremost, I want to thank Bryan and the members of B5one for this honor. When Bryan emailed me the news, I thought he was playing an early April Fool's joke. The car is so far from being finished, that I truly do not understand it being chosen.

Growing up in Texas, my only exposure to VW's was an old "Super Beetle" that one of the girls in my high school had. That is until about four years ago when I met my wife. Not only was she driving a Dub, her father had a garage full. After having driven big, American V8 trucks and muscle cars (GTO, etc) my entire life, I was blown away by the performance, feel, and looks of these great cars. As the end of my lease on my huge Chevy Suburban drew near, and gas inched closer and closer to $2.00 a gallon, I began my search for my next ride.

After many test drives on nearly every mid-sized four door sedan on the market, we chose my 2002 Passat GLS. I have never enjoyed a single decision so much. Shortly after taking delivery, I attended the South Florida VW/Audi GTG #10 with my now father in law, and the Mod Bug took over. At that time, I had only tinted the windows. Since then, much to the dismay of my banker and my wife, we have done the following:

Mods

Suspension/Brakes/Performance

• 8.5 X 18" Paradyme Wheels (Now replaced with HP Racing EVO's in 18 X 8)
• Various sets of 18" tires, with the current choice being Kuhmo 712's
• Eibach Pro Kit Springs
• Koni Sport Adjustable Shocks
• ECS A8 Front Brake Upgrade w/slotted & drilled rotors
• ECS slotted & drilled rear rotors
• Mintex Pads
• GIAC X-Chip
• K&N Filter
• Forge 007 Diverter Valve

Exterior

• 35% Titanium Tint
• Hofele Rear Spoiler
• Votex Front Lip
• Kamei Grille
• Momo Brushed Aluminum Antenna
• Color Matched Engine Covers & Trim

Lighting & ICE

• Euro Spec W8 HID's
• Euro Spec Tails with Jon Boy tint
• Euro Switch
• Euro Spec Rear Fog
• W8 Sunroof Controller with Lighted Control
• Euro Spec 6th Switch
• JL Audio Stealth Sub
• JL Audio 250 X 1 Amp
• MB Quart Mids & Hights in All Four Doors
• Kenwood 600 X 4 Amp
• AlienTech Window Control Unit

Interior

• OEM Turbo Beetle Brushed Aluminum Door Pools
• OEM R32 Brushed Aluminum Door Pulls
• OEM Monster Mats
• OEM New Beetle Sunglass Holders
• OEM Turbo Beetle Leather Headrests

Future plans include more performance work, along with the addition of the balance of the Votex body kit.

From the early days of this site, to the help of so many of you in establishing the sister site for B5one covering the Southeast, I can truly say I could never have imagined just purchasing one car to ever open up so many doors, and help form so many new friendships. Again, I thank you for this honor.

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