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After the car was flashed with APR performance software, a “boost” gauge became a necessity. As we become more and more accustomed to the extra power, monitoring the turbo’s air pressure level is often the only indication we have that the forced induction system is performing as expected. However, it’s never as simple as it [...]

The idea of a smoked set of taillights for the GLI was one long in the making. Ever since I bought the original set of LED European taillights, I always thought the red in them clashed too much with my black car. While the brilliant red of the taillight housing goes very well with other colored cars (particularly light ones), something about the contrast between black and red somewhat diminished the appeal they had, at least in my eyes. Hence the idea to make them dark one way or another [...]

It’s a DOT requirement to have front (and rear) lit side markers in this country. As stated by Wikipedia: “In North America, amber front and red rear side marker lamps and rear reflectors are required. The law initially required lights or rear reflectors on vehicles made after 1 January 1968. This was amended to require [...]

One of the main areas of improvement, (so to speak) this car had when I picked it up (besides the horrid jacked-up ride height which will be eventually addressed) is the lack of amber turn signals. Not only is this visually unappealing to me, but I also believe it to be a road hazard. Having [...]