Can you AWD Swap a Jetta? | Owner Spotlight
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2 жыл бұрынWe traveled to the Eurotripper show in Fort Myers, FL at JetBlue Park where Charles and his AWD swapped Jetta GLI were on full display! We do a full walkaround of his GLI where he shows us everything he has modified on this car!
Charles Instagram - @projectgen3awd
Charles YT - / devinedigital
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@termsofuniverse7251 2 жыл бұрын
These should have come off the dealer floor with an AWD option. Its honestly one of the best looking sedan's VW has done.
@bigzkiller123 2 жыл бұрын
I always tell myself that VW will never top the mk6 and the mk6.5 body style
@thefallen924 2 жыл бұрын
@Aj Ernst Jetta R Line isnt awd, and its lower spec than the GLI lol
@jared4670 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Dq500 plus vr6 3.2 and haldex.
@seabass3104 2 жыл бұрын
Get an Audi.
@Chris-dy1cb 2 жыл бұрын
the moment it gets AWD it becomes an AUDI lol
@sebastiengeerens5158 2 жыл бұрын
You built what Volkswagen should have built years ago. Great job Sir. 😍
@rodneyfalls1869 2 жыл бұрын
SERIOUSLY. It pisses me off that vw didn’t do this
@fastboatster 2 жыл бұрын
They didn’t build it because it would steal the sales from the A3.
@sohcwillie 2 жыл бұрын
@@fastboatster Audi shouldn’t offer a FWD version of the A3 then
@fastboatster 2 жыл бұрын
@@sohcwillie it does because a bunch of people just want an Audi, and fwd A3 is going to be the cheapest Audi they can buy while still providing better margins for VW Audi Group than comparable VW branded vehicle
@otavior1630 2 жыл бұрын
@@fastboatster yeah, its sad but they would either have to do that or offer a much much much worse engine in true big brand fashion
@MarcosJDuran Жыл бұрын
Incredible build. If I had the patience, money, and another vehicle, I’d love to AWD/2.0T/Big Turbo my Mk6.5 Jetta. Happy to see how much joy this brings 🙌🙌
@bigzkiller123 2 жыл бұрын
As a former GLI owner it’s true… even a basic stage 1 tune rendered first and second gear useless
@s00p3rman Жыл бұрын
Agree. I just have a neuspeed power module and grip is basically gone in 1st. I haven't done anything else (tune or mod) because I'm convinced that I'll just make it burn through tires faster. I'm just gonna get a golf r eventually.
@zackzundel1047 7 ай бұрын
sure off a launch it will spin but where it really shines is when your in 3d, so if your doing a roll race or something the gli is tough to beat@@s00p3rman
@nicholasalanis3449 2 ай бұрын
And goodbye to our tires 😅
@717StreetMedia 2 жыл бұрын
AHHHHH projectgen3 gang thats whats up!!!
@MK6CHRIS 2 жыл бұрын
Clearly yes. Full send! Imagine a fully built big turbo awd jetta. That's scary
@kerbsy7838 2 жыл бұрын
Cool yes, scary not even a little bit. would be equivalent to a golf r but weighs more. I would say fully built big turbo fwd would be scariest cause torque steer
@MK6CHRIS 2 жыл бұрын
@@kerbsy7838 big turbo fully built doesn’t equal golf r. Plus u do realize that this car doesn’t weigh more than a golf R and that it operates mostly in fwd mode but when it’s fully built , the awd would allow it to move
@kerbsy7838 2 жыл бұрын
@@MK6CHRIS you didn’t account for all the added weight due to halidex drive shaft exc… and your right it makes less power than a gold r on a more planted wheel base due to its being longer then the golf so you saying it’s scary is halarious the added weight would also bring the hp numbers down and i was comparing big turbo golf r to big turbo jetta not a stock golf r
@kerbsy7838 2 жыл бұрын
@@MK6CHRIS and halidex send power to rear when front slips so it really wouldn’t be the same in terms of you saying it “fwd” making it much more planted and stable over a fwd version
@MK6CHRIS 2 жыл бұрын
@@kerbsy7838 i see what you are trying to say but it is not accurate. A fully built awd Jetta will be scary. It will weigh approximately the same as the Golf R and have the same power potential. And yes , like I already said, the car operates in fwd most of the time so a fully built car will move move out because the rear end will help. You just said what I did in terms of the halidex just differently.
@shaneinfinity4597 2 жыл бұрын
My last car was a Gen3 GLI and when he talks about stage 3 tuning being an issue he aint kidding. Car is more then a PITA to find parts for and the fact this guy AWD swapped this thing blows my mind. Amazing build
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, its fun when you figure it all out and it comes together, side note some tuning is coming around. Thankfully Reflect Tuning supports us, and there is soon going to an an option for open source tuning!
@shaneinfinity4597 2 жыл бұрын
@@DevineDigital well thats good to hear. I sold my Gen3 a couple of months ago as it required extra fueling to get the tune from reflect but I am glad to see people are still working with the platform for you guys
@PrzFinest21x 2 жыл бұрын
Yessss. Glad this thing has finally gotten some spotlight! Can’t wait to see the power part of this build unfold, Great job Charles 🙏🏼
@MK6CHRIS 2 жыл бұрын
Full send brother
@marior.4145 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, awesome car. Mk6 is a good looking car and this guy just made it 100x better. Great job!
@jchevier 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work and display of passion man! Congrats!
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
You the best!
@clemsonguy99 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Super impressed. Great looking ride!
@burb17 2 жыл бұрын
This is a sweet build. Props to this guy for doing so much of this research and work to figure it out. Also really like the small details he went over like the console and shifter.
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, it was a fun build and still in progress for more fun bits
@audikris 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! Super cool owner interview, and gorgeous car! Well done congrats Charles!!
@VeeLazer 2 жыл бұрын
if i could like this video twice i would. that car is super cool and projects like this are really why i like VWs
@atascha1914 2 жыл бұрын
The sheer amount of detail that was put in this build is unbelievable. I love everything he did. This is a show winner in every aspect. Perfectly purpose built with maximum drivability in mind. Cheers
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, she is still a work in progress for sure, but getting there.
@modelbehavior3252 Жыл бұрын
I bought my 2016 GLI new and have waited for someone to pull off this change, great work!!!
@crisantogarcia6646 2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I was thinking about getting a GLI but I’m tired of FWD. I would get this off the lot! Looks beautiful.
@freshofftheplane 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Much respect to the owner.
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BlkSTIG 2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY!!! Amazing build Charlie.
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cameron!
@JaredSVX 2 жыл бұрын
That generation of GLI is my favorite...Looks sweet!
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is my favorite generation as well.
@dominickcaruso 3 ай бұрын
Another 14’ GLI owner here. Always wanted to do this and dual exhaust. So happy to see someone go through with this. So cool man!
@conquerirlemonde8432 2 жыл бұрын
i remember when they started posting about the project in the gli groups... the triumph video was awesome watching all wheels spin on the jack stands. it was so cool
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see many of you all here enjoying the video.
@projectlolmqb8649 2 жыл бұрын
Great way to show an awesome build! Charlie is the most ocd person I’ve ever met and it shows in his build quality! Much love brother!
@MaxiimTribe 2 жыл бұрын
I still had my MK6 when he started the swap iirc. You're next ay?
@projectlolmqb8649 2 жыл бұрын
@@MaxiimTribe my goals are a little different. AWD may come in the near future but currently shipping a motor out to BBT for head work and assembly. Just got a new turbo for the built motor setup. Gonna build the trans when I get back from deployment and throw everything back together. Hoping to reset the Gen3 WR in my manual before going AWD.
@MaxiimTribe 2 жыл бұрын
@@projectlolmqb8649 thats cool im sure its gonna rip, i couldnt hang with you cool kids and just went mk7...gonna go into an A3 for awd next
@DahakaCL Жыл бұрын
How to not love that guy, he's so happy with his project and telling us his story with the car.
@jimbo.t7510 2 жыл бұрын
Well done !! Very sick build and super clean , sweet sleeper
@kirilkaoneone 2 жыл бұрын
amazing project! I also have an mk6 4motion GLI built in Ukraine 😁 Haldex 5 is working just fine, but with haldex ecu unit from non mqb vehicles (tiguan). transmission can be swapped from golf alltrack, though dsg software should be tuned because of slightly different ratio. Hope big turbo will come up soon If the car won't be blown by russian missile 😱😁
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you and your family are safe! Also thats awesome news to hear about the gen 5, I’d love to know about it when things get better over there!
@MK6CHRIS 2 жыл бұрын
God bless
@csmakio 2 жыл бұрын
stay safe my dude
@vitaliigrynchuk1774 2 жыл бұрын
Glory to Ukraine!!!
@kilovwdude6457 2 жыл бұрын
Keep safe!
@mendyWZRD 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Well done 👍🏽
@brianwilhelm9464 2 жыл бұрын
That gray jetta in the background is beautiful, i miss my old wolfsburg
@gerjanrubens2698 2 жыл бұрын
This car first came out in 2011. It was ahead of his time beautiful car. Mine has 247000km chip 40hp more and still drives good. Little problems with clutch, mirror right side and dashboard make some ratle noise when it cold outside. But overal pulls, drives, brakes very good with my kw suspension and bbs Lemans Dunlop sports it Handels great 👍
@markycupko 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work m8!
@_chan.burn.21_ 2 жыл бұрын
The way this man has modded his GLI is exactly what I am aspiring to with my 2015 Beetle 1.8T. I don't want something that's AWD or makes 500WHP, but I definitely want to give it a tune, other go-fast bits, and some suspension/brake work to make it a more fun daily driver... all while keeping the more OEM+ approach.
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Chase your dreams! Build what you want, have fun doing it, thats what this is all about!
@donaldsimmons2599 2 жыл бұрын
Great looking ride!
@pnwcustom 7 ай бұрын
We're about to start this project on our Big turbo beetle! Thanks for sharing your story!
@pomnichowski 2 жыл бұрын
Scratching an itch is wonderful
@GN_Grizz 2 жыл бұрын
Love this build have been following this build for quite some time. Charles is an amazing guy and loves to spread knowledge and take this platform to new heights. So, glad he finally got some screen time on this.
@lglg4151 2 жыл бұрын
Great job From Argentina 🇦🇷 Keep it up
@gavendelrio9193 3 ай бұрын
Always wished my white ‘14 edition 30 GLI was awd. Good to see people doing this!
@tristiangordon4838 2 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to someday do this to my 12' gli
@Innkeepeeer 8 ай бұрын
Thats the type of dad I wanna be in future. Incredible build sir! nothing but respect.
@euroberto85 2 жыл бұрын
I really like this build. It's awesome. If it makes the power he wants the GLI will be such a sleeper.
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It has caught quite a few people off guard.
@euroberto85 2 жыл бұрын
@@DevineDigital if you want another project i have a clapped out MK4 GTI i would even trade for that GLI, i need a 4 door for the family 🤣🤣
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
@@euroberto85 I’ve had 3 of those too! Haha
@richm77 2 жыл бұрын
awesome job it looks great.
@ridiculousness7477 2 жыл бұрын
This will blow the doors off my F30 335. Great job sir
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mack6958 2 ай бұрын
All round great guy, I can tell.
@arthurerby2466 Ай бұрын
This might honestly be my dream sleeper
@nubz0rzyou 2 жыл бұрын
Mk4 and mk6 jettas are so damn good looking
@REALBanannaman 2 жыл бұрын
Really cool guy, thumbs up!
@chacehahn6556 2 жыл бұрын
OMG this video is exactly what I need!!! I’m planning on awd vr6 swapping my Audi TT, and I’m going to have to adapt the haldex and transmission exactly like this. Thanks algorithm!!
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Yay for the algorithm! Also if you are on Facebook by chance there are some AWD conversion groups that can help too!
@willianbispo1323 2 жыл бұрын
It wouldn’t be easier get the MK2 TT 3.2 Quattro ?
@_Volkhunter_ Жыл бұрын
Is no one laughing at the Mike's harder lemonade in the car seat cup holders 😂😂😂😂. That's so funny!! That was my laugh for the day. Good build bro!!!
@johnyboy760 Жыл бұрын
😂
@DevineDigital Жыл бұрын
Lol, you know not many people seemed to notice it. I thought it was a funny little easter egg.
@R19Robbin 2 жыл бұрын
Looks clean 🔥🔥
@sferree28 Жыл бұрын
That is a sharp looking gli
@onelowvdub 2 жыл бұрын
Use the Audi A3 parts . No more messing around , everything works driveshaft and subframe
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not a fan of the looks of the A3 interior or exterior. You are right it would have been easier, not nearly as fun though.
@onelowvdub 2 жыл бұрын
@@DevineDigital no use the Audi A3 parts .rear haldex and trans etc
@onelowvdub 2 жыл бұрын
@@DevineDigital even the driveshaft is perfect length
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
@@onelowvduboh I see what you are saying. It was really hard to find parts at the time. Now I see posts all over the place for good prices
@jasonpalacios1523 2 жыл бұрын
I’m completely confused as to why he didn’t. I feel like this guy just wanted to do the extra work.
@ozone377 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome build
@mshilko 2 жыл бұрын
Great looking car. I have a mk7 golf r and this looks better for sure. Super clean. Great job.
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, 7R’s are pretty awesome too, don’t sell yourself short.
@KungFooFighter 2 жыл бұрын
man this is so sick. awesome. i wish i could do that to my 15 jetta
@SvenTheSveed 2 жыл бұрын
Very tastefully done!
@michaelp9061 2 жыл бұрын
What a project.
@jaygibbons7488 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely dope!
@haydnholder7090 2 жыл бұрын
Mines Stage 2 ultronic with vw racing intake, audi r8 coil packs, stage 2 clutch, esc tuning diverter valve relocation kit, esc tuning blow off kit, and a few more things making 322hp with more to go stock turbo! Their very capable cars its the 2wd holding it back for sure that and finding a tuner aswell
@briandonovan5434 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the console information. I was trying to solve this very conundrum
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
If you need anything let me know, it is very very hard to find the parts. Many places say they have it, then write you back and say they cannot get it due to it being a legacy part.
@fritzbautista1141 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you living legend
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Nah, just a dude with a big imagination and will power to inspire others! Thank you for the kind words though!
@LuisRivera-qq2oq 2 жыл бұрын
Great build
@brianinglis2199 2 жыл бұрын
Man the money it must have took
@sanymerger3483 Жыл бұрын
Your Volkswagen is so clean and I’m here for it
@nkawtg4 Жыл бұрын
I sold a GLI that looked just like this one because no matter how much power you have, it will always be a FWD. Welp, I was wrong apparently. This car is amazing and I would seriously consider purchasing if it were ever for sale. I doubt the owner would ever part with it, but if you do...let me know! DIBS! Until that day, my S5 will be fine lol. Props to you, man. This is just absolutely amazing. I love it.
@DevineDigital Жыл бұрын
Hey I appreciate the kind words! You are correct, the only way this is leaving my possession is if someone hands me $40K, yes $40k because you would have to be pretty darn hard headed to buy it for that price, haha.
@curtvesely5886 2 жыл бұрын
You're a very sick man Charles and I love it...
@MarkIzaguirre 2 жыл бұрын
So clean. I want those rpf1s
@mikepurvis8824 2 жыл бұрын
"This is what I do for my kids"... uh yeah... that's it :) Well done sir
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Happy wife, happy life. Honestly though it’s a lot of fun getting them involved in the builds and enjoying it!
@RickGTI2019 6 ай бұрын
How does VW not hire this guy ? Genius ‼️ Great work, thank. RickGTI….. 🌴
@prawnstar502 2 жыл бұрын
this gen jetta and mk7 are so beautiful
@ivanhiliev 2 жыл бұрын
A true Golf nerd, thinking he build the car for his kids :) :D Great work! And it's funny how we in Europe want to have the US bumpers, pars, etc and vice versa. That's what optics are for, each car could be unique when you play with it
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you, it’s always for the kids, but sometimes for us too! Haha
@Scooter9000 2 жыл бұрын
i've thought about doing something similar to my 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI and then youtube recommends me this.
@Wattis161 2 жыл бұрын
father of the year!
@austinstephensparks 2 жыл бұрын
i always like the idea of doing something like this.
@alexkosubovich9997 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 🔥
@DevineDigital Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@criszeno777 2 жыл бұрын
Charles if you are reading this IT WAS AWESOME MEETING YOU AT JC SHOP you are a hella of a person my brother!
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Christian, and was awesome meeting you as well. I made a lot of great friends down there building this thing!
@nydrell1969 2 жыл бұрын
"FLOOR IT DADDY"....nuff said.
@JesusReyes-mi7yv 2 жыл бұрын
well i know what im doing to my gli.. thank you mate
@linwoodstephens6961 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT!
@SHWELL11 2 жыл бұрын
NIcely Done, hopefully I can check it oout in person one day. Definitely sounds like a challenge..
@seathrunmagaoinghous4119 Жыл бұрын
love the vent swap
@DevineDigital Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very hard to find parts anymore now. I’ve tried helping a few folks and they just don’t exist anymore it seems.
@etrom1 Жыл бұрын
This guy has the car I dream I can make mine into someday
@gapcityracing6086 2 жыл бұрын
Sick!
@teamallyracing1780 2 жыл бұрын
Respect,its beatiful
@nicholasmanning7935 2 жыл бұрын
Mhhhmmmm thinking about doing this. But with my 6 speed. It'll be like an manual s3. But also I need that center console lol
@robdiddly4137 2 жыл бұрын
Shoutout charles!
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Ayo!
@Mario12342010 2 жыл бұрын
That’s such and amazing and cool build
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tombrown5508 2 жыл бұрын
“Floor it Daddy” I love it.
@edd4427512 2 жыл бұрын
Been planning on doing this to my GLI
@Daquan803 2 жыл бұрын
This Is Crazy !!!
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Nobody said I was sane! Thank you though!
@bbowers825 2 жыл бұрын
You basically built an RS3..... GLI looks mean man, congrats!
@Biwaqu 2 жыл бұрын
That laughs in the background killed me 😆
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Nathan was a super awesome host!
@Mazzerants 2 жыл бұрын
Rebadged A3!? Clean build.
@marcuspatterson2925 2 жыл бұрын
I got one too. The 30th Edition. Apr stage 2 rn ,manual with a bunch of bolt ons. With that big turbo though, I’d look into adding new headers. Im on my way to where you are though. Awesome build!
@NOTaGLI Жыл бұрын
The exhaust manifold is integrated into the block these motors don't use headers the turbo bolts right up to the block.
@parkermcgowan4809 2 жыл бұрын
That's fucking fantastic I love it
@dogpoop7132 2 жыл бұрын
Holy wow…
@zkjel125 2 жыл бұрын
Was just talking about this. I wish they made the GLI awd.
@CircaXZion 2 жыл бұрын
Great car
@hyper8545 2 жыл бұрын
Super dope 👌 💪🤙👏👍
@coffelt683 2 жыл бұрын
Its funny the rear AC situation kind of reminds me of the Crown vics. Only the Middle Eastern market vics got rear AC vents mounted to the center console. But fair enough, they need them more than most of us in the US lol.
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Haha very true, those are the fun parts to find. I love finding those challenging to complete projects. It makes you appreciate them more.
@forestcd6 2 жыл бұрын
Good I want to do this so badly
@arthurhasse 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a very beautiful car, a very amazing project and a very good taste owner !! Congrats from Brazil!!
@DevineDigital 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! New turbo and mods coming soon!
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