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Octobers feature car 2014

This months favourite car goes to one of our newest members here on VR6OC. It's TJ Carroll and his lovely mk2 Jetta. It's running the 2.8 24v VR6 in a smoothed and shaved bay. The wheels are also a particular favourite of ours with the plus of being extremely rare. Anyway, here is a few words from the man himself.

The person behind the car.

Name: TJ Carroll

Forum user name: Tommyjoe

Age: 27

Occupation: Firefighter/SSO

Location: Ireland

Hobbies: VWs, Rugby + Play some golf too, When I get time!

Likes: My Son

Dislikes: Drugs

Car questions

First car?: 1.9 HDI 306 Van.

Current car?:Mk2 Jetta 24v vr6, Mk5 Jetta 2.0 TFSI DSG :)

Dream car?: This one with an R32T 4Motion.

Other cars owned?: Lots, Probably had over 20 VWs. Bought a Mk5 GTI when I was 20 and loved that!

What got you into Dubs?: My Dad, Meeting the GTINI boys hasn't helped.

Best feature on your car?: The Bay. Wheels followed closely.

Future modifications?: Supercharger waiting to go on, Interior getting Retrimmed over the winter.

Favourite other member's car?: Gethins Mk3, He has a lot to do with this. (Andy & Nigel too, Thanks) I want power like that.

General Stuff

1. Blonde or Brunette? Blonde - My wife is Blonde, In case she reads this.

2. Takeaway or home cooked? Takeaway

3. Tea or Coffee? Coffee

4. Euro look or USA look? US

5. Soap or Documentary? Don't watch much TV

6. Mates or Dates? Mates

7. Pubs or Clubs? The Shed, Working on the car.

8. Sun seeker or Thrill seeker? Thrill Seeker

9. Lager or Spirits? I don't drink.

10. Dogs or Cats?: Dogs

11. Night out or Couch potato? Couch

12. All Go or All Show? A Mixture. I love power but not a huge fan of huge speed, My job doesn't help that.

13. Winter or Summer? Summer Summer Summer

14. Tattoos or Piercings? Yes, Tattooed right 1/2 Sleeve.

15. Football or Rugby? Rugby - Football?? You mean Soccer?

List of Modifications:

24V Conversion

Bay is tided

G60 Arches

KW Coilovers

G60 Brakes

NOS Rear Lights

Scorpion Exhaust

One off Image Jaguar BTCC Splits Redrilled to 4x100, 16x9 all round.

US Recaro Mk2 GLI Interior

Momo 280 - New wheel on route, Secret!!!!

The car is just finished, I got married on the 9th of august and the car was finished that week. I haven't done huge mileage in it since it got finished but I have enjoyed every minute of it so far. Next year I plan to bring it to most shows I can. Ultimate Dubs, Dubshed (DUBSHED IS FANTASTIC - EVERYBODY NEEDS TO COME OVER) VAGE @ Fermoy and Edition to name a few.

Here are a few pictures for you.

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