Chedman13's 2011 Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium

[AeroBFA]

The VW Routan kind of reminds me of my mom's Chrysler Town&Country from a side view at least.

The two are based off each other.

 

[dlaska]

congrats on the quick upgrade. I can't image what is coming up next! There just be something crazy in the drinking water out there! :smile (2):

lmao

 

[Chedman13]

I looked at both, same car. VW just tad better.

 

[Chedman13]

Wow Ed, that was on quick upgrade! Hope you the front license plate is on the lower black grille.

Get this no bracket just drilled in.

Anyone have any ideas what to do? I really don't want to drill, looks so nice.

 

[AeroBFA]

Ed, there's no holes from the bracket or the Carmax plate was drilled straight into the bumper? If the black area allows it, maybe just zip tie the plate on.

 

[Chedman13]

Coils and BBK - first mods on any Chedmobile. There's probably room in that thing for a pretty kick ass stereo system as well...

Does it have the swiveling second row captains chairs? Are we going to get some decent interior pics anytime soon?

Pics soon.

Two captains chairs.

 

[Chedman13]

Ed, there's no holes from the bracket or the Carmax plate was drilled straight into the bumper? If the black area allows it, maybe just zip tie the plate on.

Carmax drilled straight into bumper, that's how it's done at vw too.

I told them not to drill. Zip tie good idea will probably work.

 

[Chedman13]

Score! Zip ties. Thanks Andrew.

 

[Slamming45]

18 bucks on amazon

 

[Chedman13]

18 bucks on amazon

Ha, that probably looks 10x better than zip ties.

But then again, I'm driving a minivan, who cares right? Sigh.

Here's my mod for the day.

 

[AeroBFA]

Score! Zip ties. Thanks Andrew.

18 bucks on amazon

Ha, that probably looks 10x better than zip ties.

But then again, I'm driving a minivan, who cares right? Sigh.

Here's my mod for the day.

Haha, nice one with the zippies. Wow, I have never seen that bracket before, thanks for sharing Joe. Ed, I was going to suggest getting a Euro plate for the front. If I ever had to put a front plate on, I would put a JDM plate on mine. I've been thinking of getting a JDM plate and using that for photo ops, instead of the IL one.

 

[smijus]

Time to update the garage...

 

[la_fx35]

Hahah, zip tie for now. I will give you back the WeatherTech cover and plate on Wed.

 

[Chedman13]

2011 VW Routan SEL Premium
Options
Exterior
· Front bumper mounted fog lamps
· Pwr lift gate w/flood lamp
· Chrome bumper grille
· Chrome-finished door handles & exterior mirror caps
· Bright finish roof rack
· Body colored side moldings & fascias
· HID automatic headlamps -inc: programmable auto on-off feature
· Fold-away pwr multifunction heated mirrors -inc: memory, auto-dimming, integrated turn signals
· Roof console
· Variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc: rear wiper
· Pwr tilt/sliding sunroof
· Pwr operated sliding side doors
· Privacy glass
Interior
· Rear Entertainment
· Driver & front passenger visor illuminated vanity mirrors
· Rear window timed defogger
· Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel -inc: electronic vehicle information center controls, steering wheel audio controls
· Premium instrument cluster -inc: electronic vehicle information center, trip computer
· Dual glove boxes
· Integrated iPod interface
· 2nd row heated captain-style reclining fold-flat removable seats -inc: in floor storage tubs
· Conversation mirror
· 8-way pwr driver & passenger seats -inc: driver side memory, adjustable lumbar support
· Cruise control
· 2nd & 3rd row sunshades
· High grade floor carpet
· Overhead storage system
· Voice activated play command
· Pwr vented rear quarter windows
· Highline floor console -inc: adjustable storage, cupholders
· 115V pwr outlet
· Front row pillow top armrests
· Manual tilt steering column
· Navigation System
· Pwr door locks
· Auto-dimming rearview mirror
· Satellite Radio
· Coat hooks
· Leather shift knob
· Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch up/down for front & 2nd row
· 3-zone automatic air conditioning -inc: rear air cond, heater, air filter
· 3rd row pwr folding bench w/foldable headrests -inc: tailgating position
· Vienna leather seating surfaces -inc: leatherette door inserts
· UConnect Bluetooth system
· Pwr adjustable floor pedals
· Universal garage door opening system
· Active head restraints on front seats
· 2nd & 3rd row 9" video screens -inc: additional DVD player for RSE & headphones & remote
· 12V auxiliary outlet
· Center console roof mounted ambient nighttime lighting
· Heated front row seats
· Remote start
· Front passenger footwell lighting
· Nut burl simulated wood trim
· Airline-style LED reading/courtesy lamps for all 3 rows
Mechanical
· Optimized rack & pinion pwr steering
· 6-speed automatic transmission w/manual shift mode
· Towing preparation -inc: automatic load-leveling rear suspension
· MacPherson front suspension
· 3.6L V6 engine
· Selectable fuel optimizer mode
· Pwr-assisted front vented & rear solid disc brakes -inc: 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
· Front-wheel drive
· Twist beam axle rear suspension
· Euro-tuned suspension
Safety
· Tire pressure monitoring system -inc: individual tire pressure monitoring
· Advanced multistage dual front airbags
· Rearview camera system -inc: on-screen display
· Drivers side knee airbag
· Front/rear side curtain protection airbags
· Driver & passenger safety belts w/pretensioners
· Electronic stability program -inc: brake-assist
· Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH)
· Daytime running lights
· Rear parking sensors
· Side thorax seat mounted front airbags

Tech Specs
Brakes
· Brake Type: Pwr
· Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
· Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
· Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.9 x 1.1
· Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.0 x 0.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
· Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 46.2 - 48.6
· Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 140.6 - 144.4
· Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 83.0
· Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 32.7
Electrical
· Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 700
· Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 160
Emissions
· Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 9.3
Engine
· Displacement: 3.6L/220
· Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V6
· Fuel System: EFI
· SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 283 @ 6350
· SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 260 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
· Height, Overall (in): 68.9
· Length, Overall (in): 202.5
· Min Ground Clearance (in): 6.1
· Track Width, Front (in): 65.0
· Track Width, Rear (in): 64.8
· Wheelbase (in): 121.2
· Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 76.9
Fuel Tank
· Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 20.5
Interior Dimensions
· Front Head Room (in): 37.2
· Front Hip Room (in): 57.0
· Front Leg Room (in): 40.6
· Front Shoulder Room (in): 63.0
· Passenger Capacity: 7
· Passenger Volume (ft³): 163.5
· Second Head Room (in): 39.2 - 39.7
· Second Hip Room (in): 64.8
· Second Leg Room (in): 36.3
· Second Shoulder Room (in): 64.7
· Third Head Room (in): 37.9
· Third Hip Room (in): 48.7
· Third Leg Room (in): 31.8 - 37.6
· Third Shoulder Room (in): 62.0
Steering
· Steering Ratio 1), Overall: 16.9
· Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
· Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.0
Summary
· Body Style: 4 Door
· Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Routan
Suspension
· Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
· Suspension Type - Rear: Twist Beam
Tires
· Front Tire Size: 225/65R17
· Rear Tire Size: 225/65R17
· Spare Tire Size: Compact
Trailering
· Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 360
· Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3600
· Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 540
· Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3600
Transmission
· Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
· Fifth Gear Ratio 1): 1.00
· Final Drive Axle Ratio 1): 3.16
· First Gear Ratio 1): 4.13
· Fourth Gear Ratio 1): 1.57
· Reverse Ratio 1): 3.21
· Second Gear Ratio 1): 2.84
· Sixth Gear Ratio 1): 0.69
· Third Gear Ratio 1): 2.28
· Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
· Trans Type: 6
Vehicle
· EPA Classification: 2WD Minivan
Weight Information
· Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4595
Wheels
· Front Wheel Material: Alloy
· Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x
· Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
· Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x
· Spare Wheel Material: Steel
· Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact

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[Ed@TunerStore]

It's pretty loaded, congrats. Love your neighborhood BTW:top:

 

[Chedman13]

My neighbors are probably saying, "a mini-van really?" Probably kick me out of town=)

It's pretty loaded, congrats. Love your neighborhood BTW:top:

 

[PMG 705]

Neighbors have some toys I see.. I say you plastidip the wheels and wrap the entire console in CF

 

[la_fx35]

Ah, welcome home. :top:

 

[soonster]

it's all about the BABIES!!! :tongue (2):

[video=youtube_share;xDZSxFLcMVg]http://youtu.be/xDZSxFLcMVg[/video]

 

[StuLax18]

Brandi Chastain drives one of these, but in black and with a huge dent in the back door.