VW GTI, Golf, Jetta, MK III & IV: Find It. Fix It. Trick It

Volkswagen’s GTI, Golf, and Jetta are long-time favorites among sport-compact performance enthusiasts. With engines ranging from the 2.0 liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder to the 1.8 liter turbo 4 to the VR6, the Mk III and Mk IV generations (1993–2004) offer tuners a wealth of opportunities. This book turns these opportunities into realities, from deciding which vehicle to buy, to keeping it running in tip-top condition, to enhancing the performance and appearance of your VW. Focusing on the engine, wheels and tires, suspension, body kits, interiors, and more, each project includes straightforward instruction along with details about the necessary parts, cost, time, and skill. If you want to get the biggest bang for your VW buck, this book is your road map.

Kevin Clemens has been a part of the automotive industry for more than 25 years. Trained as an engineer, he worked as a research scientist, designer of racing and sports car tires, and public relations counselor. He has been an editor and contributor at some of the industry’s most influential automotive enthusiast magazines, such as Automobile Magazine, and is presently Editor-at-Large for European Car magazine. He has written extensively about everything from racing vintage sports cars to the most sophisticated present-day automotive technologies.

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: The Volkswagen Story

Chapter 2: The Volkswagen Experience

Chapter 3: What Model to Buy

Chapter 4: Bonding

Chapter 5: Life

Chapter 6: Customize

Chapter 7: Data

Appendix A: Volkswagen Golf/ Jetta Buyer’s Checklist

Appendix B: Standard Equipment and Options

Index