Useful links to MkIII tuning sites

[Vr6_Dog]

Found this, could be helpful.

http://www.newdimensions.com (have all types of parts like kamei, hagus, neuspeed)
http://www.neuspeed.com (obviously they have neuspeed stuff like plugs, swaybars, etc….)
http://www.autolamps-online.com (HID upgrades)
http://www.abdracing.com/ (products made by ABD, bonrath, wings west, zender, etc…)
http://www.der-abt.de (a german site that offers the sweetest styling things)
http://www.amimotorsports.com/ (very good site with reiger, caractere, dietrech, mattig, etc…)
http://www.autostyle.co.za/index800.htm (the cheapest prices known to man, but they are in South Africa and don’t ship to US, good place to check out fellow Dubbers worldwide)
http://www.autotech.com/ (products like zender, quaife and euro products)
http://www.awe-tuning.com/ (have GIAC, H&R, brembo, etc….)
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/ (stuff like bonrath, abt, caractere, and more, located in UK)
http://www.bildon.com/ (all sorts of racing equipment, also have quaifes)
http://www.cfimotorsports.com/ (Bonrath, brembo, eibach, caractere, brospeed and more)
http://www.colour-tuning.de/ (have all sorts of products, are in Germany though)
http://www.audituning.com/english/main.asp (a European site and carry products like JE Design)
http://www.drschrick.de/ (German site, home for Schrick manifolds)
http://www.dubtechnik.com/ (have nice products for suspension, wheels, and body styling)
http://www.eiptuning.com/ (have turbo systems, transmissions, intakes and more)
http://www.electrodyne.cc/ (have many products for everything)
http://www.europartsinc.com/ (six speed transmissions, 1.8t engine parts)
http://www.eurosportacc.com/ (have a lot of products but a bit pricey)
http://www.eurospeed.ca/ (many products like blow-off valves, more stuff)
http://www.eurosporttuning.com/ (basically only brakes, mostly for Volvos)
http://www.evolutionsports.com/ (have everything, headlights, aerodynamics and at good prices)
http://www.fknorthamerica.com/ (also have a lot of products for good prices)
http://www.pgperformance.com/ (have good products and prices, headlights, body styling)
http://www.freedomdesign.com/ (Kamei, also have their own line of products)
http://www.futrellautowerks.com/ (they have many products and good prices for everything)
http://www.hofeleusa.com/ (site for Hofele products, obviously, gives good pics)
http://www.c1vw.com/ (very good Canadian site, have many products)
http://www.hpamotorsport.com/ (have turbo kits for VW and brakes)
http://www.achtuning.com/ (carry ABT, AMS, and many other parts)
http://www.tracracing.com/ (has many different VW parts, Eibach)
http://www.imperialmotorsport.com/ (have group buys and a few other things)
http://www.importvision.com (not the best looking site but have really good prices)
http://www.in-pro.de/ (German site for In.Pro headlights and products)
http://www.schimmelperformance.com/ (they do custom work with intake tubes and other things)
http://www.jms-fahrzeugteile.de (they have Golf IV parts, not sure if they have anything others)
http://www.kraftswerk.com/ (have custom transmissions)
http://www.landspeedusa.com/ (have various aftermarket parts)
http://www.machvw.com/ (have all types of parts, too much to go through)
http://www.matrixengineering.cc (have engine, brakes, suspension, transmission, etc…)
http://www.midknightmotorsport.com (have many products, have to call for the pricing and products)
http://moldynamics.com/ (have all Golf and Jetta MK3 and other parts)
http://www.newdimensions.com/ (have many different products, take a look for yourself)
http://www.ngpracing.com/ (have bonrath, hagus, kamei and other products)
http://www.o-bars.com/ (have all sorts of suspension swaybars and stress bars)
http://www.oettinger.com/ (VW styling products)
http://www.overboost.com (have way too many things to list and no place to start)
http://tuningzubehor.com (have many aftermarket parts for VW and other makes)
http://www.performance-cafe.com/ (have many products and specials all the time)
http://www.ptuning.com (have products for VW and other makes)
http://www.projektzwo.de/ (VW styling products and more, German site)
http://www.rapidparts.com/ (everyone knows them)
http://www.rieger-tuning.de/ (VW styling products and more, German site)
http://www.rmrautosport.com/ (have all types of parts for VW and other makes)
http://www.hellausa.com/ (VW lighting products and other things)
http://www.rpi-equipped.com/ (have tons of products and good pricing)
http://www.srsvw.com/ (have GIAC chips and suspension)
http://www.caractere-automobile.be (Caractere styling products for VW)
http://www.skperf.com/ (have some pretty nice aftermarket products)
http://www.estrictlyforeign.com/ (many people don’t like them but they have good products, styling)
http://swgmotorsport.com/ (UK site and have some pretty sweet products)
http://www.tmtuning.com/ (really good products and prices for everything)
https://www.techtonicstuning.com (exhaust systems and more)
http://www.vagparts.com/ (random parts for VW makes)
http://www.vf-engineering.com/ (supercharger kits and more)
http://www.jshouseofeuro.com (good products and good prices)
http://platinumeuroparts.safeshopper.com (can find random neon lights and some random parts)
http://www.vwperformancenorth.com/ (have styling parts for VW models, kind of pricey)
http://www.volksdraggin.com/ (have all sorts of performance parts, brakes, styling, wheels…..)
http://www.1552design.com/ (again everyone knows this site, good products and prices)
http://www.advancedmotorsport.com/ (good prices and products, browse away)
http://www.altramotorsport.com/ (good prices and good specials)
http://www.bbrsportsline.com/ (all sorts of classy styling products, ABT, Caractere, AC snitzer (for BMW)
http://www.europeanspeedsport.com/ (Eibach, Neuspeed, PIAA, Borla, JOM, etc….)
http://www.evolution-racing.com/ (many performance parts, not only for VW)
http://www.gmpperformance.com/ (have various VW parts, mostly Mercedes though)
http://www.hopefungautoparts.com/ (Brembo, Hella, Bosch, and more)
http://www.momentummotor.com/ (some sweet products, and good prices)
http://www.motronixmotorsports.com/ (lots of products, very pricey though)
http://www.pes-tuning.com (all sorts of products, like exhaust, shifter, etc…)
http://www.supremepowerparts.com/ (group buys a few other things)
http://www.wrdusa.com/ (VW racing, rally and road racing products)
http://www.fastvws.com (very good product and prices)
http://www.evoms.com/ (brakes, intakes, superchargers, and more)
http://www.zender.de/ (German styling company, very nice products)
http://www.z-engineeringusa.com/ (Supercharger kits for VW cars)
http://www.bahnbrenner.com/ (lighting, engine, styling, everything, very good site)
http://turn2usa.com (motor mounts, intakes, pulleys)
http://www.parts4vws.com (very popular sites, very good prices and products, have everything)
http://www.jrswaterworks.net (have to call for products and prices)
http://www.purems.com/ (all sorts of aftermarket products for VW and others)
http://www.goapr.com/ (turbo kits for VW, Audi, Porsche and exhausts)
http://www.ferodoracing.it/ (ferodo racing brake and brake kits)
http://8vturbo.com/ (turbo parts and other performance parts)
http://www.adrenalinmotorsport.com/ (various performance parts for VW)
http://www.advancedclutch.com (clutch kits for VW and other makes)
http://www.bonrath.de/ (Bonrath styling site, good pictures)
http://www.dietrich-tuning.de (Awesome VW styling part, German site)
http://www.mattig.de/ (Styling and Wheels for VW, German site)
Volkswagen OEM Parts
http://www.germanautoparts.com/ (a good place to get OEM parts, pretty good prices)
http://www.ecstuning.com/ (have OEM parts and wheel spacers)
http://www.futrellautowerks.com/ (they have many OEM products)
http://www.gprparts.com/ (have the basic list of OEM parts, a good source)
http://www.eurocullen.com/ (has euro parts and more, but I am not sure how to order, good pics though)
http://www.vwparts.com/ (a good place to find OEM parts)
http://www.1autobodyparts.com/ (has the best prices for some OEM parts)
http://www.partscomponents.com/ (also has the best OEM part prices, cheap shipping too)
http://catalog.thepartsbin.com/ (have most OEM parts for sale)
http://www.volksparts.com (OEM parts, a selection but not too big)

Things to Accessorize your VDUB with
http://www.autotoys.com (amazing prices on everything like alarms, cd players, dvd players, sweet place to hook up your ride with tvs and such)
http://www.americastire.com (good place to get tires and wheels from)
http://www.avolkswagenpart.com/ (cool merchandise and stuff)
http://www.autosportvolkswagenparts.com/ (kind of like the other OEM sites)
http://www.edgeracing.com/ (have lots of wheels to pick from)
http://www.europeanplates.com (have some pretty sweet euro license plates)
http://www.tires-n-parts.com (obviously tires and wheels)
http://drivergear.vw.com/ (suit yourself up in some gear from VW)
http://www.eurowerks.net/ (euro license plates)
http://www.shgraphics.com/ (euro license plates)
http://www.germanplates.com (euro license plates)


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[DubSteve]

I'm going to sticky this as its very useful for everyone!

Great work Alex!

[rayray086]

Good post Alex. Some vortex digging can actually get you some pretty good info.

Here's another more recent post:

I put this little guide together, it has a brief description of the website from either me or the actual site. Please feel free to add any extra sites i missed. Lets see if we can get this up in the FAQ's

http://www.eurobadgez.com
Has a lot of really cool euro badges, lot for the mkIII

http://ngpracing.com/
Inside you will find a lot of great products from the best manufacturers in the industry. Whether you are looking for a custom turbo kit or a quick bolt on. Five bay, fully equipped service facility can handle any level of service or full custom and performance work. A dedicated fabrication area, in ground Dynojet 248c and a committed service staff combine to ensure your project will be completed 100% in house.

http://blackforestindustries.com/
A wide variety of mkIII parts from suspension to body accessories. At Black Forest Industries they offer a complete tuning solution for your VW or Audi. Facility includes a showroom stocked with the items from our store as well as a shop for installation of everything they sell.

http://vividwonders.com/
Site includes headlights, side markers, taillights, and badgeless grills, also a few small electrical items.

http://parts4euro.com/
They carry a full line of high quality European products such as Hella, In-Pro, JOM, HELIX, MHW and a number of there own parts. Decent amount of MKIII items.

http://www.usrallyteam.com/
Great site for high-performance needs. USRT is best known for supplying fuel system parts to the VW/ Audi tuning community (injectors, pumps, regulators, etc.) as well as complete fuel-related technical guidance. In addition we provide intake manifolds, standalone engine management, shifter kits, limited slip differentials, clutches, and other hardcore products.

http://www.amimotorsports.com/
AMI Motorsports is an authorized importer/ distributor for Caractere, Rieger Tuning, FK, Hagus, Kamei, Mattig. They also offer a range of aftermarket & OE European
spec parts for most Volkswagen models. You will be able
to find European spec. bumpers, radiator supports, and
a few select other European spec. products. Also a great site for high-performance needs.

http://www.atpturbo.com/
A great site if you are looking into forced induction for your MKIII. Advanced Tuning Products, Inc. (ATP Turbo) is a company dedicated solely to turbocharging. Our goal is to engineer and manufacture turbocharging components that make sense. While turbocharging itself is not "new", many of the components that we create are of "fresh" ideas that come from applying the basic principles of process improvement and re-engineering to turbocharging systems. Adhering to these principles have helped us to design and re-design components for turbocharging, that are often more simplified, but function better, and are more reliable.

http://www.rapidparts.com
A wide variety of MKIII OEM and Performance parts. They offer quick access to replacement and performance parts for the entire United States, Canada and beyond. Their knowledgeable staff and large inventory of stocked parts ensure prompt and accurate customer service. A dedicated, in house, computer system keeps track of customer information and inventory which helps us process orders quickly. Orders received by 12:00 PM EST will be shipped out (UPS) the same day, provided that the items are in stock.

http://www.mjmautohaus.com/
Great site includes a wide variety of MKIII OEM and Performance parts. MJM Autohaus is a parts and accessories outlet located in San Antonio, Texas. Our goal is to achieve customer service and fair pricing that is second to none in our industry, offer products that we believe in and know to be the best for your vehicle, and to be there for you before, during, and after the sale of your product - whether it be a $5 or $500 part. We believe our goals in succeeding are accomplished only with hard work, a dedication to what we do, and unparalleled communication with our customers.

http://ecstuning.com/
Huge selection of OEM and Performance parts. Great site!! They have almost everything.

http://www.oldskoolindustries.com/
Also has a huge selection of OEM and Performance parts, once again another great site!! Lots of euro goodies.

http://www.dubtechnik.com/
A solely body styling company. Pieces are too extreme for me, but good to some I bet

http://eurocustoms.net/oscommerce/catalog/
Also has a huge selection of OEM and high Performance parts, once again another great site!! Easy to use and get around.

http://www.fourseasontuning.com/
Also has a huge selection of OEM and high Performance parts, once again another great site!! Easy to use and get around.

http://www.bptproducts.com/
Too Low? Go here for all your skidplate needs.

http://www.pagparts.com/
A great site for high performance and turbocharging needs. At Pagparts, we are aware that attaining quality products for your turbocharger project is sometimes frustrating. We carry a complete line of components such as turbo manifolds, Garrett turbochargers, wastegates, flanges, oil lines, flex pipes, downpipes, adapters, etc. Please peruse our catalog.

http://www.unitronic.ca/uni/
Not sure if they have any MKIII items, but a great source for custom ecu chips.

http://autotech.com/
We all know Autotech. Great products, great people.. Intelligent answers to your sport tuning questions. Professional guidance through the bewildering world of state-of-the-art automotive high-tech. We're ready to help you with a full selection of parts that work and tips for using and installing them. A wealth of experience you can tap for the best value in sport tuning, no matter what your budget. We like Volkswagens. It's that simple. We drive them and we know what it takes to tune them. We've been through just about everything with the watercooled VWs and we've got a clear idea of what works and what doesn't. We can take the speculation and guesswork out of properly sport tuning your Rabbit, Scirocco, Jetta, Golf, Passat, or Corrado. Our people have been in the watercooled Volkswagen business since the beginning. We know what's out there and what's coming. We're out to do it better - selecting, designing, offering you the best.

http://www.42draftdesigns.com/
42 is a manufacturer of custom parts and accessories for modern Volkswagens and Audis. Our manufacturing capabilities include plastic injection molding, thermoforming, CNC machining, fabrication, and electronics design. Check out our products section to see what we've been working on.

http://www.fastaddiction.com/
Has a good selection of OEM and high Performance parts, once again another great site!! Easy to use and get around.

http://tmtuning.com/
Also has a huge selection of OEM and high Performance parts, once again another great site!! Really cool site

http://1stvwparts.com/
Huge OEM parts selection. At 1st VW Parts we promise 100% Genuine Factory Volkswagen Parts and Volkswagen Accessories at less than dealer wholesale prices!

http://www.4induktion.com/
Good site. Since opening in 2003, we’ve spent the past few years developing and testing our product line to insure that we have the best of what the European aftermarket has to offer for your car. We also offer a full line of OEM Euro upgrade parts to give your car the look and feel you've been waiting for. From launch, we’ll be continually adding product to make Induktion Motorsports and 4induktion.com your complete source for your European car.

http://kineticmotorsport.com/
For all your Forced Induction needs, awesome site!! We offer a wide range of services for your vehicle. From custom intercoolers to dyno tuning your car we can tailor to your needs.

http://germanautoparts.com/
Great OEM website. GermanAutoParts.com is your comprehensive parts source for European automobiles, specializing in Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Saab and Volvo. We can save you time and money by delivering original equipment parts directly to your door at up to 70% off dealer list prices.

http://o-bars.com/index.html
By the looks of it, quality rear strut and sway bars for an unbeatable price. O-Bars is a company dedicated to the driving pleasure of Volkswagens. The products that we offer are intended with this in mind, and also for the performance minded individual on a budget. O-Bars are made from a high quality steel and come with detailed instructions and all hardware for the installation. The design of the bars are described in more detail on our product pages, as are prices.

http://www.performance-cafe.com/
Once again has a huge selection of OEM and high Performance parts, another great site!! Performance-Cafe.com is not just a large warehouse shipping your products. We are a full service VW repair shop and retail store. If your in the area feel free to drop in! No need to make appointments, we are open 9-5 M-T and 9-4 friday. Because we install the parts here we can give you the best first hand help with installing it yourself or with any technical questions you may have. Not to mention we have some of the most reasonable service rates in the bay area.

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[Jmac]

Wow you guys have too much time on your hands!!! Still very helpful and grateful that there is people out there like yas!!!

[rayray086]

Haha credit is due to the folks at VWvortex.com - both lists have been copy-pasted from them.

Some more useful links:

Dan's VW FAQ/DIY page - http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed...art/jettatech/
Library of things GTI VR6 FAQ/DIY- http://www.fennelfamily.com/gti-vr6/index.html
1.8T/20V swap FAQ - http://monty.syr.edu/swap/
020 shift linkage DIY/FAQ - http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSa...tLinkage.shtml

[hasbeetleblog]

whoa! that sure is a lot of resource to look into! great job! maximum input!

[drucejnr]

Hey guys, was browsing the net to see if I could find an aftermarket Vento Hood (I may do a vento front end swap when I get my golf) and I came across this site: http://www.andysautosport.com/
It has a wide range of products, at a fair price and they ship worldwide which is handy. Not sure if any of you have seen this so here it is!

[rayray086]

Shipping a bonnet from overseas will prove to be costly!!

[drucejnr]

Shipping a bonnet from overseas will prove to be costly!!

I'm aware but I'm also willing to pay if I can't source one within Aus. Hopefully that's not the case though!

[vonbrauer]

I have looked for a while on the net for the best sites for everything I need on my VR6 and I came across this site UroTuning.com - VW/Audi OEM and Performance Parts. They have almost everything you could need for most euro cars. Specifically I found this VR6 section which sells almost everything you could need for maintenance and mechanical parts for your VR6. Volkswagen > Mk3 Golf/Jetta > VR6 Chuck it in your book marks.