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find the performance advantage you are looking for at www.revotechnik.com/seethelight 2.0 tsi stage 2 so ware now available full swichable stage 2 so ware power 298bhp torque 345 lb my2010 ecu security solution re-mapping now available for factory locked my2010 ecus with the new revo spx contact your local revo dealer for details revo sps switch the revo sps gives you the ability to fine tune your vehicle from a possible 1000 performance settings and switch via the vehicles obd2 port price $199.00 price $549.00 local revo dealers across the us autobahn nj 6814 tilton road tilton times plaza eht nj 08234 phone 609 407-2886 www.autobahnnj.com auto technic llc 6 danbury rd new milford ct 06776 phone 860 350-8407 www.autotechnic.net draco performance 18605 northline drive cornelius nc 28031 phone 704 892-7661 www.draco-performance.com eurocars 93 miller avenue jackson tn 38305 phone 731 664-3120 www.eurocarso ackson.com eurocode tuning inc 1872 del amo blvd #a torrance ca 90501 tel 301 294-8108 www.ecodetuning.com forge motorsport 6536 pinecastle blvd suite c orlando florida 32809 tel 407 447-5363 www.forgemotorsport.com gri n motorwerke 1485 san pablo ave berkeley ca 94702 phone 510 524-7447 www.g-werke.com hillside imports 4402 s.w beaverton hillsdale highway portland oregon 97221 tel 503 293-0146 www.hillsideimports.com

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kmd tuning 204 summit road mountainside nj 07092 phone 908 232-5777 www.kmdtuning.com mf automotive 5611 washington pike knoxville tn 37918 phone 865 523-7676 www.mfauto.com mjm autohaus 10740 hillpoint san antonio texas 78217 phone 210 382.7278 www.mjmautohaus.com ns performance 3414 a st se suite 101 auburn wa 98002 phone 253 333-8856 www.nsptuning.com o2 motorsports 865 twin view blvd redding ca 96003 phone 530 243-2002 www.o2motorsports.com reeves import motorcars inc 11333 n florida ave tampa florida 33612 phone 813 375.3535 www.reevesimportmotorcars.com streamline industries 396 east 2100 south salt lake city ut 84115 phone 801 467-7666 www.streamlineindustries.com wolfcars motorsports 8217 nw 30 ter miami fl 33122 phone 305593-8162 www.wolfcars.com the ultimate in performance software

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contents february volume 14 no .02 highlights 20 95 vw cabrio this mk3 convertible is another belgian beauty on air-ride 54 01 vw jetta anthony burgos built a tasty and oem mk4 jetta 1.8t 62 90 bmw 325i a unique e30 coupe with matching trailer 68 00 vw lupo this tiny lupo has almost 400hp from a big-turbo 1.8t swap events 26 sema our extended report from the nation s largest aftermarket show on r 34 eurotuner gp ove eight of north america s finest c european tuners compete on the dyno dragstrip and road course to be number one the 60 waterwerksnw the northwest s fastest growing event brought together more than 800 show cars 66 oktoberfest euro enthusiasts gather for beer sausage and rides in southern california tech 74 project silverstone raven motorsports finishes the 2.0l stroker kit on our mk4 gti 1.8t 78 project passat our family cruiser gets a hi-def vw body kit fitted departments 08 behind the wheel 10 news the latest tuner products 16 letters 18 garage projects 46 poster 82 car clubs event calendar updated weekly online at eurotuner.com 85 next month 89 readers rides this month s best rides driven by you check them out at eurotuner.com as well 34 26 74 eurotuner issn 1538-2079 february 2011 vol 14 no 02 copyright 2011 by source interlink magazines llc all rights reserved published monthly by source interlink media llc 261 madison avenue 6th floor new york ny 10016 periodicals postage paid at new york ny and at additional mailing offices canada publications mail agreement no 40612608 return undeliverable canadian addresses to pitney bowes international mail services p.o box 25542 london on n6c 6b2 subscription rates for 1 year 12 issues u.s apo fpo and u.s possessions $18.00 canada $30.00 foreign orders $42 including surface mail postage payment in advance u.s funds only for a change of address six weeks notice is required email eurotuner@emailcustomerservice.com call 800/873-7593 or 386/447-6385 international or write to eurotuner p.o box 420235 palm coast fl 321420235 please include name address and phone number on any inquiries no part of this book may be reproduced without written permission printed in the u.s.a this book is purchased with the understanding that the information presented is from varied sources for which there can be no warranty or responsibility by the publisher as to accuracy or completeness postmaster please send address changes to eurotuner p.o box 420235 palm coast fl 32142-0235.

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tuner cast who was your role model growing up greg emmerson editor my dad tried but he couldn t compete with ferris bueller sam du features ed michelangelo not the artist but the ninja turtle i loved nunchakus and pizzas plus i dressed up as a turtle for halloween justin fivella words the ninja turtles because they were unbelievably cool donatello was my favorite ­ it was all about turtle power josh brown snapper rick hunter from the anime robotech he got to fly awesome transformable robot jets and fight aliens in space plus he was generally cool alex rogan words evel knievel except for all the broken bones and jumping over things on motorcycles it was mainly because of the capes i love capes meisha ciau web i d have to say xena the warrior princess she could take care of herself and had a sweet sword jp parodi facebook friend my grandfather he taught me how to drive when i was 10 trick was i had to wash the car before i could drive they don t make grandpas like mine anymore become our 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behind the wheel editor s letter two ends of the spectrum from etgp and sema i t s been an incredibly busy month and one of great contrast undoubtedly the highlight was organizing and capturing the action at the eurotuner grand prix this is a great event which we wish was open to the public so you could see how the tuners are totally focused and single-minded on the track but prepared to help one another off it it can be painful to watch a team s hopes and ambitions dashed by a single faulty component or simply a lack of appreciation of the task before them undoubtedly most teams falter as a result of insufficient preparation because we all have to work for a living if all the teams were able to stop their daily business and concentrate solely on preparing for etgp the cars would be indestructible that said they re all extremely capable at diagnosing and rectifying each problem as they occur often fighting to remain in the competition against mounting adversity once again the team that was best prepared was 034motorsport their incredible mid-engined gti v6t rwd almost looked tame compared to last year s be-winged audi a4 entry but everybody knew it was the one to beat as you ll discover when you read the story defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory by a part failure congratulations to all the teams that took part everybody faced major hurdles to be there with the overall winner being the most consistent performer without taking any outright class wins many people to our scene because it s a little more exclusive more close-knit and certainly more creative than most fortunately we always find enough at sema to show that the euro tuning industry is alive and well in fact it appears to be doing extremely well what s more we re seeing more evidence of how the euro scene is affecting all others with muscle cars and japanese imports adopting our trademark monotone paint no chrome lowered stance and large flush wheels in fact the imports are calling it the hella-flush look but it s a shameless copy of almost every golf a4 and 3-series over the past 10 years now if we could just stop copying their vinyl graphics and carbon hoods we ll all be moving in the same direction surrounded by likeminded euro tuners at our gp it was a huge contrast to our visit at the annual sema show this is where the us aftermarket industry gathers for its annual trade show and where we discover how small the european tuning scene is of course the small size is what attracts sema don t forget to check out eurotunermag on facebook and youtube.com/eurotuner for all your multimedia requirements on the go there s plenty of videos online and eurotuner.com is still the best place for the latest european car news events calendar show photos and free wallpapers online greg emmerson editor eurotuner@sorc.com

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tunernews 1 1 e9x m3 intake advanced flow engineering msrp $448 info afepower.com like any car getting more air to flow through the m3 s 4.0l v8 greatly enhances its performance and capabilities so afe s stage 2 intake features either the pro-5r cotton filter or pro dry s synthetic filter for better flow it also utilizes the stock air box cutaway in this photo to keep temperatures down and provide a stealthy look under the hood afe claims gains upwards of 18hp and 15 lb-ft of torque which we hope to verify with our project m3 very soon the latest news products and rumors 2 gps lap timer qstarz international msrp $189.90 info qstarz.com 2 3 4 when it comes to the track knowing your acceleration braking and cornering data can be crucial to improve lap times qstarz s gps lap timer and included qracing software allows you to record the data from your track day featuring a 5hz logging speed collecting data up to five times per second the gps lap timer can measure info such as turn speed distance 0-60 times quarter mile times and much more both the timer and software can be used for various applications including road courses motorcycle racing and many others 3 mk6 tail lights ecs tuning msrp from $694.95 info ecstuning.com for us in the states some of the more subtle european touches can make the biggest difference an example is this is a set of golf r r20 gti tail lights offered by ecs tuning you have the option of cherry red or a deeper tinted red with or without foglights no matter your choice your gti will have a more unique look with the led clusters and safety is increased thanks to quicker reaction by the lights to your foot fitment will be good thanks to factory parts but some custom wiring and vag-com coding will be required to get them working properly 4 vvs-cv2 wheel vossen msrp $2499/set info vossenwheels.com vossen has introduced its new vvs-cv2 concave wheels featuring a monoblock design with a variety of fitments available solely in 20 diameter widths range from 8.5 to 11 with various bolt patterns there should be something for your car the vvs-cv2 is available in matte black machined or matte silver machined both with a polished lip check out vossen s full line-up on their website 10 eurotuner february

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5 5 wrc euro plate frames greatplatemate.com msrp $16 info greatplatemate.com 6 there s something about rocking a euro plate in america that feels authentic when tuning a euro model while others may place theirs on the dash or ziptie it to the bumper you can take it to the next level with greatplatemate.com which offers multiple euro plate frames branded with the official world rally championship logo these may be the only branded frames out there and what s better than the series that brought us the quattro and so many others check out the website for all the available options 6 jx line amplifiers jl audio msrp starting at $199.95 info jlaudio.com want great sound quality attractive design but not the expense of a high-end amplifier jl audio announced its jx line of amplifiers aimed at bringing quality sound at an entry-level price two full-range models offer class a/b designs with mosfet power supplies and high-level wired or low-level rca inputs for a variety of uses the jx line also features three monoblock amps including one 1000/1d application for ultra-efficient applications with these five amps there should be an affordable solution to whatever audio setup you re looking for 7 7 mk4 tdi engine mount powerflex msrp website info powerflexusa.com with the increase in diesel tuning it s becoming more common to see high horsepower and torque numbers from the vw lineup but like any other mk4 engine the factory mounts aren t as strong or durable as they could be especially with increased power that brings greater torque steer vibration and other issues so powerflex has developed a dogbone motor mount specifically for mk4 diesel applications the mount features a polyurethane construction leading to less vibration and noise so if you re looking for those incredible diesel torque numbers check out the options from the blokes at powerflex 8 8 bmw/mini brake kits sure you could replace your rotors at one point then your pads at another and maybe the sensor wires when those go or you could make it easy and give your brake system a facelift with bavarian auto s bmw and mini brake replacement kits the kits include front and rear bavauto rotors pagid pads rotor hold-down bolts brake sensor wires and noise free antisqueal compound making it easier to order bavarian auto also discounts the package making it less expensive than buying the components separately eurotuner february 11 bavarian auto msrp website info bavauto.com

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tuner news 9 9 135i coilovers st suspensions msrp $1149.99 info kwautomotive.com with the great performance potential of the bmw 135i and even the 128i it isn t surprising to see plenty of customization on these models st suspension has added its name to the pot with a new coilover suspension system constructed from zinc-plated housings the coilovers utilize a compression bumpstop with integrated dust boot what s more the ride height can be adjusted for a drop between 1.4 and 2.4 front and rear 10 gtx turbos garrett msrp website info turbobygarrett.com garrett is without question one of the biggest players in the turbo market and its latest updates shows why the new gtx-series turbos provide 10-20 greater flow than the previous gt series thanks to a new 11-blade wheel and forged aluminum construction the outlines are identical to the gt turbos so swapping them into current applications is simply plug-n-play the turbos continue to feature garrett s dual ball-bearing cartridge for greater durability and performance 10 11 12 11 e9x m3 exhaust vanguard performance msrp website info vanguard-performance.com the growl of bmw s 4.0l v8 at 8k is already music to our ears but add a quality exhaust and it becomes pure bliss vanguard performance has released its titanium exhaust for the e9x models and it appears to be a stunner claiming close to 15hp gains over stock the system shaves 25 lb over the factory system not only that it looks pretty damn good too for added performance and the smooth symphony of german muscle check out vanguard s website for a dealer near you 12 portable speaker in et 12/10 we introduced the imaingox from portable sound laboratories it s a portable speaker that can play from any music device with a headphone jack such as an iphone ipod zune or your vintage cassette player we were also given a sample to test and are happy to report it works as advertised measuring 5.7x3.8x2.4 the compact device is easy to store in a backpack or carry-on luggage the storage compartment has a clear window to allow use of touchscreen player controls it s also pretty durable with a hard casing so you don t have to worry if you drop it and unlike most portable speakers the imaingox comes with a rechargeable battery that should last up to 12 hours as far as sound quality goes it s fairly good it has a little more bass than most high-pitched self-powered portable speakers the quality is probably comparable to most computer speakers but overall the imaingox is the ideal system if you want to have some music at the beach pool or in the garage portable sound laboratories msrp $69.95 info imaingo.com 12 eurotuner february

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13 13 euro synthetic oil amsoil msrp website info amsoil.com high performance european engines demand more than most cars from a quality oil and lubricant because of the increased service intervals and tighter engineering tolerances so amsoil has formulated a 5w-30 fully synthetic oil aimed strictly at european models the oil is thermally stable to keep passages clean improving circulation to allow cooling and lubrication of the turbo bearings in particular a low pour-point also protects turbos against oil starvation and achieves rapid oil pressure under harsh conditions so whether it s a gas or diesel engine if you want the best performance from your european motor check out amsoil 14 14 shift 2 unleashed need for speed shift was a huge hit in the video game world in 09 the sequel to the popular game will launch in 3/11 with shift 2 unleashed the game will build on the first edition by adding a more realistic driver s experience introducing a driver s battle mode to elevate the competitiveness the game will also showcase an all-new rendering engine with a graphics overhaul that puts the player in the heart of the racing action one specific feature is a helmet-cam view simulating the physical experience of driving at speeds up to 200mph racetracks and cars will also simulate damage and degradation as the game play unfolds shift 2 will also incorporate the next generation of need for speed autolog ­ the network that connects online friends for head-to-head races and compares player stats the game will be available on xbox360 ps3 and pc electronic arts msrp tba info needforspeed.com pages at mis the news don t wws urotuner.come new .e o-the-minut w up-t es d l see allethees industry storiily an re as news updated da car event this month eurotuner and our sister mags plan to host a meet at our own headquarters in southern california to preview the shift 2 unleashed game to our loyal readers we ll have magazine project cars and industry show cars on display plus there will be preview demos of the video game for the official date and more details check our website at eurotuner.com need for speed meet

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online videos check them out at eurotuner.com youtube.com/eurotuner this month s newest videos include check out our videos from the dyno drag and road course events at the eurotuner gp etgp friction tion always higher in ey are always higher in fric kes are different th ey arereplacing them with anys are different th and replacing them with anyeuropean car bra ke european car bra ian built cars or asian built cars and than brake pads on us or as e to say the least ebc british made pads than brake pads on us unwise to say the least ebc british made pads d thing lower in friction is unwisean safety standards tested and approve d thing lower in friction is europ ean safety standards tested and approve d n and europ c usr slotte are high in frictio n and the ebc usr slotte d are high in frictio y pads to a set of grippy pads to a set of the eb on all euros add these gripp and even shorter stops all euros add these kes and even shorter stops on bra s sport rotors for cooler brake sport rotors for cooler our highlights from the 2010 sema accessory show in las vegas sema see our project passat 2.0t transformed with the addition of the vw hi-def body kit passat project silverstone s 2.0l stroker engine assembly continues each month we add new videos related to eurotuner magazine features it might be show coverage feature cars or diy installs both our sites are updated weekly sometimes daily with the latest and greatest videos for the euro community why not subscribe to eurotuner s youtube channel at youtube.com/eurotuner we ll give you bulletins every time a new video is posted and you can access our facebook and twitter pages from there don t forget eurotuner.com for all the latest euro news stories events calendar blogs from the staff forums desktop wallpapers and access to previous eurotuner magazine feature cars show reports and diy tech installations you ll also find the same videos here as our youtube channel for that one-stop experience become a eurotuner facebook friend and answer our tuner cast question every month the best will be printed in the issue 1.8t plus european type approved product the only way to know if a pad is right for a euro is to look for the approval code

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