Benjamin Fabre has always had a huge passion for Volkswagen. He decided to buy this 2008 Jetta without intention to change it, but soon realized how much he loved to play on his car and then started making changes to craft it in a unique way that suited his taste.
"Yes, it's an unusual MK5", but Fabre thinks it's a good thing to be unique. "I love my car because it's perfect for daily driving and also has a lot of power when I need it. I think every car should be in our image, and mine represents me well."
Owner: Benjamin Fabre
Location: St-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
Horsepower: 260 hp
Club:
Social: Facebook, Instagram
Photography by StanceSultan.
ENGINE / PERFORMANCE:
2.0L 4 cylinders K04 turbocharged @ 22PSI
Neuspeed cold air intake (twin cooled)
ECS high pressure fuel pump and upgrade diverter valve
EXHAUST:
Race downpipe
3-inch Stainless steel piping
Catalytic converter delete
2.5-inch exhaust
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
DBI Tuning Stage 2
Boost gauge
DRIVELINE:
ECS clutch bleeder block
WHEELS / TIRES:
Vossen CV3 19x10 et20
Falken FK453 265-30-19
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:
Slam Series XL air suspension
Accuair E-Level management
5-gallon tank
400cc single compressor
BRAKES:
2006 Porsche Brembo brakes (f)
Hawk HPS brake pads (f)
312mm disk (f)
EXTERIOR:
Rear custom diffuser
Rear custom trunk ducktail
OEM sideskirt, Votex colormatch
Carbon fiber fender flares (3-inch rear, 1.5-inch front)
OEM Euro taillight
Dual chrome tips
Badgeless carbon fiber front grill
Badgeless hood notch
OEM GLI fog light and grill
INTERIOR:
Rear roll cage with back seat delete
AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA:
OEM full-option radio (GPS, back up camera, DVD, Bluetooth)
COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES:
Vossen booth at Eurokracy 2015
H20i 2014
So Clean Show 2014
So Clean Show 2015 Show'n'Shine
FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
Fabre's favorite modification is the custom fender flare(s). He finds that it looks similar to the body styling of Rocket Bunny. Fabre has been a fan of the Rocket Bunny kit, but there isn't an application for VW / Audi (yet). Fabre is proud of his setup: diffuser, ducktail and fender flares. He's never seen a combination like this and he loves the result!
SPONSORS:
None
SHOPS:
Rive Sud Euro (maintenance)
Euroschoolder Bodyshop (ducktail / flare installation)
