Total Investment for 2007 was $19,500 (so far)

2006

Once again the car spent the winter at BAC Autobody where some of the paint imperfections where fixed. A set of Hagus M3 Style Power and heated mirrors were added. Continuing with the exterior modifications, a Eurogear Boser CF Hood replaced the custom made Boser Metal Hood and a VIS Racing CF Hatch took the spot of the OEM unit. The rear wiper was replaced with a Skoda Octavia unit, the rear ember was blackout and the rear hatch handle was overlayed with CF to match the hatch. The stock headlights were replaced with Hella MKV look units with custom painted black housings and covered in yellow Lamin-X. The roof was covered in black to give the car a two-tone look. To match the new colour combination the TSW's were switched out for a set of Staggered 18" Axis Hiro measuring 18 x 8.5 in the front and 18 x 9.5 in the rear. The wheels were wrapped in Toyo T1R tires 225/40R18 for the front and 255/35R18 for the rear. The final exterior mods were black side repeaters from Euroline Performance and a new rear door roll call provided once again by Steve at Xtreme Inc.
With the exterior modifications finally completed, it was time to upgrade some of the interior bits. With help from Jason from Foreign Automotive the stock seats, rear bench and center armrest were swapped out for Recaro Units courtesy of a 2005 Jetta GLI. The Jetta GLI door panels were converted to fit the Golf as well. A R32 cluster, R32 aluminum center console and Illuminated Jetta vents were added to the dashboard. The sunroof control panel was replaced with a Passat W8 unit which has red ambient LED lights. The Gray Momo Jet steering wheel was replaced with a new Momo Evo black unit to match the new interior.
Next on the upgrades list was the ICE Category. The car was brought to Point Zero in Waterloo where the Audio/Video upgrades were completed. The Blaupunkt unit was swapped out for a Clarion VDX745 7" Indash Screen. The factory speakers were replaced with Clarion SS601 units. Two Eclipse 10" Titanium coned subs were added to the trunk. The front and rear speaker sets are individually powered by APX2180 amplifiers and the subs receive juice from Clarion 's DPX1800 Monoblock Amp. A 2 Farad Capacitor was also added to prevent the amps from cutting out. The Subs and Amps are housed in a custom trunk enclosure covered in black suede and lit by Blue Streetglow neons.
The only performance modifications for 2006 were the additions of an ESC N75 wastegate controller and a swap from GIAC-X to REVO Software.

Total Investment for 2006 was $16,700

2005

The Golf spent all winter at BAC Autobody receiving a full exterior makeover. A full Rieger body kit was imported from Germany by AMIMotorsports in Barrie. This included the RRS front lip, RRX rear lip, M3 Style sides, 2-bar front grill, and Boser Metal hood extension. John @ BAC carefully molded the grill, front and rear lips to the stock bumpers. The hood was also transformed using the purchased extension. Finally the whole car was re-sprayed in a silver base with blue pear custom paint. Continuing the exterior modifications, the original tails were airbrushed in all red and the 17" wheels were ditched for a set of 18" TSW Sting, thanks to a good friend. Steve at Xtreme Inc. provided the rear door roll call graphics.
The interior also received a new Momo Jet Steering wheel and a Momo Shift Knob, both purchased from Point Zero, in Waterloo. A new 2way pager Avital alarm was also installed.
In the performance front the stock intercooler was replaced with a front mount unit from ABD, and all piping was changed as part of the upgrade. A Eurosport Oil cooler kit was also added along with an OEM R32 Rally Skid plate, which enhances front chassis stiffness and ensures the aluminum oil pan survives even in poor road conditions. The stock brakes were ditched for Cross-Drilled and Cadmium Plated KVR Rotors and Hawk HPS Black Racing Pads. All mechanical modifications were once again completed by Jason at Foreign Automotive.

Total Investment for 2005 was $7,700

2004

The long awaited suspension upgrades came in the summer of 2004. The Golf received The FK Highsport Plus-X Height and Dampening adjustable coilovers, which have a lifetime warranty. Neuspeed sway bars were also added (25mm front and 28mm rear). Suspension upgrade was completed with FK strut bars (front and rear), Forge dogbone and Polyurethane bushing upgrades. Later on in 2004 the car received a stainless steel turbo back exhaust system courtesy of APR. The 2.5" system gave a little more 00mph in the higher rpm range. All the parts were purchased from Beverly Tire (formerly known as Sanderson's Tire) in Cambridge ON and installed by Jason @ Foreign Automotive. The car started the season on the stock 15" wheels, then a set of Borbet Type S were used in the middle of the summer (Thanks to Joe P from NeonCanada.com ) and finally the 17"s were brought back near the end of the summer. The large sun strip gave way to the lower windshield banners advertising my two car clubs.

Total Investment for 2004 was $4,500

2003

In 2003, the golf received its first performance modifications. A GIAC-X Chip, Carbonio CF Intake and Forge 007 Diverter Valve were installed by Dave from H2Sport in Georgetown Ontario. Not much went on in the styling front. A FK aluminum antenna was added and the brake calipers were painted Blue using Foliatec Paint. The interior received a HKS Type 0 Turbo timer and the first 3 gauges from 42nddraftdesign.com, which allowed to keep track on the Boost, OIL TEMP and VOLT levels.

Total Investment for 2003 was $2,800

2002

Project Golf began in 2002. Although the car was purchased in Spring of 2001, it was not until early 2002, that the modification started. Being a university student without a real income made it difficult to purchase many parts. 2002 brought the first functional mods to the car in the form of new wheels (17" OEM Monte Carlo), and Audi TT Pedals & Dead Pedal. A mild Stereo System upgrade which included a Blaupunkt San Jose MP3 player, 10" Xplod Subwoofer and Power Akousitk 320W amplifier was also installed. On the Styling front the stock black valences were shaved smooth and painted to match the bumpers and the OEM Muffler tips were installed. Lastly a vinyl sun strip was added to the windshield and the side markers and portions of the tail lights were also covered in silver vinyl.

Total Investment for 2002 was $3,000

2001

The car was purchased brand new from CrosbyVW in Kitchener. It was one of very few 4-door 1.8T Golfs that had the split Gray/Black Interior colour. Every available option was purchased including sport springs, upgraded sway bar, Monsoon Stereo Upgrade, sunroof and 15" Alloy Wheels. Car was picked up on April 7th, and it had 8km.

Total Investment for 2001 was $28,875 which included all fees and taxes.