iM Random Snaps: Al Patel’s MK6 VW Jetta
Gonna kick off the “Official First Day” of Spring with something new from the homie Al Patel. No stranger to having his cars featured here on illmotion like his BMW X5 and his recent APR tuned Audi S4 project, Al keeps things going with yet another new vehicle, a MK6 VW 2.0L Jetta.
Being a huge fan of all things “slammed”, it’s no surprise that this was going to be the inspiration for Al’s Jetta. And what better way to get this Jetta sitting closer to the ground than with an air ride suspension kit, paired with a set of 19″ Miro STP3s.
What sets Al’s MK6 Jetta apart from other bagged MK6s out there is that there are no known air ride suspension kits available for the 2.0L models. For a little more info on the 2.0L MK6 models, it uses suspension components of both the MK4 and MK5 Jetta.
Going into this project with no real knowledge of the MK4/MK5 suspension set up in the 2.0L MK6 until the actual install of his air suspension, a little patience, research and determination definitely worked to Al’s advantage to get this Jetta bagged.
With the help of a fellow colleague at work, Al’s 2.0L MK6 Jetta is currently rocking a custom MK4/MK5 hybrid air ride suspension kit, and here is the outcome…