Cheap Cosmetic Mods For My Mk4 Jetta | Gud Daily Driver ep 3

Welcome to episode 3 of Gud Daily Driver! Today we address some of the parts on the car that just need to go.. Honestly they needed to go about 10 years ago. We're installing new clear reflectors, a new Black Forest Industries Shift Knob, and a spoiler on the back! I have truly had a ton of fun on this series and i'm loving the Jetta. Want to support? Subscribe and like the video! It's FREE! :) #cars #carmodification #jetta #dailydriver
Timestamps:
00:00 The Chaos that’s coming
00:10 What We Have Done to The Jetta
01:04 What Parts We’re Replacing Today
01:22 The Parts on the Installation Station
04:07 Installing Clear Reflectors
06:00 THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO SEE UNDER YOUR CAR
06:30 Other Side Quick Install
7:16 #1 Install COMPLETE
07:27 Installing the Black Forest Industries Shift Knob
12:21 Shift Knob Install COMPLETE
12:27 Installing & Removing Spoiler
19:34 Spoiler Install COMPLETE
19:44 Before & After of the Car
20:15 If You Don’t Watch This, You’ll Have Bad Luck

[@DakotaStone]

I've had multiple people come up to me in person and tell me they have been enjoying the Gud Daily Driver series, and I can't explain how happy that makes me! Thank you guys for supporting and being here each week. I truly am enjoying making content, and fixing this car. Stay tuned, the next episode is going to WILD!

[@PurpleMonkeyWaffle]

Lookin forward to it bro!

[@DakotaStone]

🤜🤛@@PurpleMonkeyWaffle

[@j_mars_cars]

I saw you near Home Depot on a week ago and was pointing out your car to my wife and she’s like “yep that’s the guy you watch on KZbin while eating cereal”

[@adamoboccitto5595]

It's definitely your best series yet... now you must find a way to put the te37's on!!!!

[@lobutwitouttest]

when is the next episode coming out?

[@jrf607]

Man this really brings me back to the good ole days of car KZbin. Where it wasn't about supercars or 100k dollar JDM import builds, just simple mods to humble daily driver cars. Loving this series my dude, keep up the good work!

[@DakotaStone]

Tbh I was nervous to do this series since obviously it doesn’t compare with the insane builds of today’s standards. Really have appreciated all the support from people like you! Thanks man!

[@dantheman1689]

Appreciate you showing the real pain that comes with the “small” mods. I felt that pain with the spoiler and sending the plastic shift knob piece flying lol

[@DakotaStone]

Hahaha thanks for watching!

[@mayacelinee9279]

That shift knob did low key leave my hand all cutted up 😤 new shifter looks sooo much better now!!

[@DakotaStone]

100% had to go, no more hand cuts 🖐️

[@angeloah]

Videos teach two things, most people love to hear their own voice, and how it goes smoothly. Never get the video of multiple fails and what to do, just the blah blah blah last 30sec here it is installed. Love your honesty and humor about it all dude.

[@DakotaStone]

Hahaha thank you so much!! Really appreciate you coming back to every video and commenting. Means the world. Drives me to keep making videos! 🙌🏻

[@drewiththecamera2333]

Next Episode is going to be a gamechanger for the Gud Daily Driver!

[@DakotaStone]

YESSSIRRRR! Thanks for always killin the edits Dre!

[@frankhoward7645]

Wanna avoid a common rust problem on these cars? When water and debris go through the cowl (where the wipers sit), there's no way for this stuff to drain and it all winds up trapped in the bottom of the fenders right next to the doors. Remove the three bottom torx screws that hold the wheel well liners in and bend up. You'll be shocked at what's in there! Good luck Dakota!

[@masterchief342]

I'd love to recommend the Diesel Geek shifter as the second half of that BFI shift knob. Also, seek a 2.5in borla exhaust system for it, because the 24v sound is unbeatable.

[@DakotaStone]

It has an exhaust on it right now, previous owner installed it! Absolutely love how the VR6 sounds

[@masterchief342]

@@DakotaStone Oh! I had no idea, it's been too quiet in videos lol

[@j_mars_cars]

@@masterchief342I heard it in person and it’s subtle but definitely audible! Love it

[@hogibunz834]

“Got some weight to it, just like me.”😂 love you bro, keep up genuine content🙏

[@DakotaStone]

Appreciate you! 🫃

[@AUSomeOpossum]

"we cannot horde things" I needed to hear that, time to toss my old orange lenses lol

[@DakotaStone]

If me saying that helped at least one person mission accomplished 🫡

[@K_Swap_The_World_69]

I love how happy a golf makes you!

[@DakotaStone]

Miss my Golf!

[@K_Swap_The_World_69]

@@DakotaStone well now you gotta new one!

[@DakotaStone]

SIR, THIS IS A JETTA @@K_Swap_The_World_69

[@K_Swap_The_World_69]

@@DakotaStone ohp not a hatchback I got it, had it but with my brain injury I simply forgot 😅my b

[@K_Swap_The_World_69]

Still a VW makes you happy lol

[@gigamix7394]

I can not wait to see more on this car. I loooove this. Such a sick daily

[@DakotaStone]

Glad you’re enjoying the series! The next episode is a game changer 💪🏻

[@brianjburrows8967]

Really digging this series on the GLI. I have always loved this generation of the Jetta. Videos are great and very entertaining. ✌🏻

[@DakotaStone]

I wish I could say thank you to this 100 times. So glad you’re enjoying the series! Thanks for being here

[@somecrz]

Common W Dakota upload! Dude I could hear the panic in your voice looking for the bottom adhesive for the duck bill lol at 17:43. The shift knob looked like hell to install but man does it look way better! The leather matched perfectly! The Gud Daily Driver is coming along nicely!

[@DakotaStone]

Hahaha there was probably a lot of panic in my voice through out the entire episode. I'm SO stoked with the shift knob, especially after driving with it for a bit now. Really excited for you to see what's next!

[@chadtucket6712]

My favorite series on KZbin at the moment, brings me back to working on my first car. Also now I want a daily to work on, so if I buy a 05 a4 avant it’s your fault lmao

[@DakotaStone]

No wayyyyy! THANK YOU SO MUCH. GET THAT AVANT BOIIII!

[@Project_Flat4]

Love it man! Keep ‘em coming! 👍

[@DakotaStone]

You got it! 🫡

[@Gibalt]

Shouldnt be too hard to find a non spoiler black trunk lid for that thing. Foam tape also works amazing for getting rid of the mk4 interior creaks

[@DakotaStone]

Already on the look out!!

[@Hakiri27]

Absolutely love the series, more Dakota is a good day

[@DakotaStone]

So happy you’re enjoying it!

[@davep89743]

IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER

[@DakotaStone]

LETS GOOOOOOOO!!

[@itsmileyy]

I love this series so much. The unhinged presentation is fantastic.

[@DakotaStone]

Thank you!

[@constructapex2021]

I feel you on the plastic noise hate like it sends an angry shiver up your spine I get that when I hear crappy windshield wipers rubbing it gets me "heated" as the kids say

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Sweet! I'm thinking of getting an Aerofabb V1 for my Golf R. I like the profile more than the newer V2

[@DakotaStone]

Yesssss, do it up!

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

​@@DakotaStoneby the way, you could check out getting the frosted amber bulbs for those side markers! That way it won't look like there's an amber bulb in there. And those BFI k-nobs...🤤 one day...

[@DakotaStone]

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 You're absolutely right, i should do that. Good call!

[@loudnotfast6063]

Let’s gooooooo gud daily driver is back

[@DakotaStone]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@scottarnold8637]

Nice Dakota ya eruo stuff is difficult sometimes they overengineer everything keep it up brother!😂

[@DakotaStone]

There are parts I love about euro cars and parts I absolutely despise lol. Thanks for being here!

[@henrynewgent8481]

clear lights are the move. I put switchbacks in my car a while back and it changed the whole car for me

[@DakotaStone]

Ohhhhhhhh HELL YES! Switchbacks are the move

[@ThatDudeArvai]

Seeing you do the wing reminded me when I did the ducktail on my Cobalt. I went and bought a wingless trunk just for it, measured, drilled the holes, all to realize it sat way too far back and had to drill all new holes... You live and you learn.

[@DakotaStone]

Sometimes no way to know unless you try!

[@johnpinky8]

sick! makes me want a jetta because that thing is looking so good now

[@DakotaStone]

Thank you!! Can’t wait for you to see the next episode

[@TwoDollarGararge]

I feel your pain with the oil leak just decided to leave a small puddle in my grandma's driveway this afternoon lol

[@DakotaStone]

Just normal VW stuff lol

[@Uchia18]

man i appreciate you showing all the flubs in the regular video. lets me know its not just me that thinks of stuff 2 seconds after I get to the other side of the car.

[@DakotaStone]

Want to keep it real with you guys. I don’t have a lift, a team, a camera guy, etc. just want it to be like we’re hanging out in the garage!

[@miroshima47]

I hope you enjoy making these and other videos as much as we enjoy watching them..this type of content authentic and just dope not trying too hard is what tik tok and all the trendy car content is kinda missing these days...keep it up please lol

[@DakotaStone]

This series has been the most fun I’ve had filming in a long time. The fact I’m getting comments like this has me on cloud 9 and pushes me to make the next episode even better. Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@jimmyy_s3387]

Could always get a 04.5 gli trunk in the future. This is inspiring me to grab mk4 daily… maybe even a cheap mk5 R love the series

[@J_spec6]

This series has been great so far brosaki. It's a refreshing change from CERTAIN PEOPLE with built FDs and ferraris, and 1500hp supras etc etc. Also, we need some more Larry Lovestein music in the mix!

[@DakotaStone]

I love those videos too tbh, but I agree! It’s nice working on cheap cars, and doing the fun small mods that make a big difference. Really made me enjoy working on cars again

[@J_spec6]

@@DakotaStone I may not have worded that the best way, cause I love those videos too too. But if you've been watching "car youtubers" as long as I have (and I bet you have) that stuff can get kinda jaded after a while. That's one of the reasons I still follow guys like @mightycarmods real closely too

[@mistaaustin3854]

I got the real glass headlights.Got tired of the plastic problems.No more fading

[@DakotaStone]

Glass is 100% the way to go. Good call

[@austincorvino3024]

Dakota literally never disappoints. The bfi knob is a must. I took some electrical tape around where the screws bite to help stiffen it up on the shaft (lol, that was dirty)

[@MFullaStyle]

Don't need electric tape ..its fine without it ..

[@DakotaStone]

I did notice a littttteeeeee twist play in the knob but it doesn’t bother me after driving with it!

[@a1exanderc1eland]

I love the clear sidemarkers damn

[@DakotaStone]

I get so dang excited when a super cheap mod makes the entire look of the car better!

[@bhcamaro2002]

This is how dailies are made!

[@DakotaStone]

YES!!!! 🙌🏻

[@jorgeguarin2131]

Good video, hi from Bogota

[@Eli-pt9iw]

love to see it

[@DakotaStone]

🙌🏻

[@mcjdubpower]

Gud vid 💯💥

[@DripHarrison]

This convinced me to get clear side reflectors for my MK6 Golf

[@DakotaStone]

OH HELL YES! When you install them, please upload a photo on IG or something and tag me!

[@Rockony]

I love you working on your Jetta keep teach in us

[@joshb3623]

I thought I was an idiot I’m glad to see I’m not the only one that wonders y it’s so easy in videos🤣🤦‍♂️

[@DakotaStone]

I’m just trying to keep it real with everyone 😅😅

[@jamesclegg8204]

Aye it’s littttt

[@DakotaStone]

🙌🏻👏🏻

[@Christian3522]

Those BFI Shift knobs are sooo damn good. I had one in my old GTI and I loved it. So much I wish they made one for my new Ford I have.

[@DakotaStone]

Gotta say it has been one of my favorite shift knobs I’ve bought over the years

[@kevind_53]

Biggest difference is in the small details 🚗💥💨🔥

[@N037O]

The other day I was looking into getting a new shift knob for my 1.8T bug and I was looking precisely at the BFI ones. They are REALLY nice but expensive. If you add the optional 5 or 6 spd coin, its about $175 before taxes and shipping. I'll stick with the OEM one a lil' longer. 😅

[@DakotaStone]

I 100% hear ya. I went back and forth on it for days. Finally said screw it lol. Wanted to at least show people if it lives up to the hype!

[@MFullaStyle]

Just get it lol iv had my black/blue Alcantara one for years now no issues..the set screws haven't let up ..a lil damn dish soap and a toothbrush cleans it up easy

[@MFullaStyle]

Dawn dish soap* 😆

[@saivyia]

Respect on the supra i switched out my steering wheel probably the biggest struggle of any install i have ever done

[@emilloberg]

Hey man, where did you get the sppiker and side markers from? Awesome video

[@dubkidzz]

gj man, pro tip: clean sticky interior plastic with isopropyl alcohol

[@NORTHgrg]

Again, MINT!🔥 If you need touch up paint, I’m local to Appleton and would be more than willing to just mix it for you.

[@DakotaStone]

Thank you so much! I ran to the parts store and got some universal black that looks semi decent! Forgot to record the process but it’s on in the last couple clips! Appreciate the offer

[@NORTHgrg]

@@DakotaStone Love that, and keep up the good work!

[@MFBushidoBrown]

14:38 gels moment

[@DakotaStone]

LMAO, i must be hanging around him too much

[@talonblizek5427]

Tint would look so good against the black

[@DakotaStone]

I’ve been so torn on tint! All of my other cars have been tinted, but I’m nervous on this one it’ll make it look kinda like someone’s first car lol. Idk I might do it!

[@ricktifferpowers1762]

Needs more wheel slaps! 😂

[@manuelthodos5925]

I put blacked out in my bumper with yellow bulbs for it and on my fender put LED clear

[@okexotics7576]

DARKER WINDOW TINT!!! 😂

[@DakotaStone]

Do I do it?! 👀

[@amirnikdel9306]

this is just great dakota i am buying mk4 jetta thanks to you lol it be cool it having mk7 jetta and mk4 jetta

[@DakotaStone]

Yoooooo!!! That’s so awesome to hear! You can get them for a good price, just be picky about which one you scoop! Keep me updated on it!!

[@amirnikdel9306]

@@DakotaStone I 100% need to get one that is manual. Auto is not fun on this cars. Plus my mk7 is auto

[@PurpleMonkeyWaffle]

Hahah "its either out or broken" why I hate cheap plastic too. My '08 Matrix interior is still solid and silent cause Toyota didn't cheap out back then.

[@DakotaStone]

I am the destroyer of plastics. No matter how careful.

[@Jiolano]

gli body kit would look so good

[@DakotaStone]

ABSOLUTELY IT WOULD! I’ve been keeping my eyes out.. hard to source and pricey when available 🫠

[@spinner4life2]

On mine the wiring for the 3rd brake light runs to one of the tail lights (on mine it's the drivers side) and is a small plug closer to the top

[@GIOTEC2005]

This video reminds me why I love Honda 😂

[@DakotaStone]

Honda's really do be making it simple lol.

[@GIOTEC2005]

@@DakotaStone fax and the vtec seals the deal

[@DakotaStone]

BRAAAAAAAAAAPPPP. Alright if this series goes well, ill get a Honda next@@GIOTEC2005

[@JBIsrael]

“Cocking in Progress” 😂😂😂

[@DakotaStone]

My editor did me dirty on that one lmao

[@Anthony-fr5om]

gli tail lights would look good

[@ryumerk9939]

No no no no no damn it lol. Now I have to go check my damn car. My car is silver so I just added blackout tape thinking it was just reflective. ARE THERR ACTUALLY BULBS IN MINE SHIT, I CANT SLEEP NOW THINKING ITS BLINKING UNDER THERE.

[@DakotaStone]

Omg I know the feeling lmao

[@MrBasstothemax]

Mk4 gang

[@DakotaStone]

Gang gang 🙌🏻

[@Eric-uh6hx]

Do you have a link to that spoiler on the trunk?

[@alexunu3512]

hello, where did you buy the spoiler for the trunk, because I have the same one and I want to put it

[@ryanwilliams5904]

Should bring back "driver to driver" rebrand to Dakota to driver or D to D

[@Mr7Niice]

Defective ziptie

[@boonev9897]

The noises made are identical to when I work on shit

[@elroyvanderkruk6318]

Can you tell me the brand of the wing that youve bought?

[@ElijahSaintt]

can you drop the link for the lip you got

[@ricktifferpowers1762]

*buys a mk4 vw* “Are you leaking coolant and oil!?”

[@quiquemayorga5105]

hola bro , tendras el link para comprar el spoiler ??

[@youknowmoe]

Mk4 4 life❤️

[@DakotaStone]

I can’t escape them at this point!

[@trabbit9379]

I got new side markers from Amazon for my mk4, had to dremel the plastic casing apart because it didn't come assembled with the motherboard. 1/10 wouldn't not recommend

[@lukeouellette9465]

Dakota your great and all and i love the series but have you considered that you no longer have a third brake light idk what the cops are like where you live but they would be on you immediately where i live

[@DakotaStone]

There actually is still a third brake light! There is one in the wing because it covers the one in the rear windshield. Thanks for the support!

[@lukeouellette9465]

@@DakotaStone oh neat I didn't know that

[@tshepo3DoorMK4]

Ok what you say is grouse are things we didn't get in South Africa... example bumper reflector...why throw them away...noooooooooooo

[@mohammedzarifkhan8080]

What rim is That?

[@Mk4joe]

Can you out your stock Supra wheels on the Jetta

[@DakotaStone]

Haha that would be wild. But they’re 5x112 and the Jetta is 5x100.

[@littlesid2499]

Wheels, when? 😟

[@DakotaStone]

They just got dropped off ! 🤘🏻

[@littlesid2499]

YEA BUDDY!@@DakotaStone

[@drewiththecamera2333]

Please delete the pinstripe

[@DakotaStone]

Bet

[@phillipholland6199]

💀💀💀 buys a vw and wonders why it leaks coolant and oil. If my GLI isn't leaking oil or coolant that means im out

[@DakotaStone]

Hey I never said I wondered why, I accepted the fact there would be random fluids on the floor

[@phillipholland6199]

@@DakotaStone you're right, you didn't say that. For a second I forgot you had the 20th. Just putting it out there, if I ever get to meet you at a slammedenuff or something I'd love it if you would sign my dashboard if you're willing

[@isaacallen7102]

I have a 24v vr6 gti that i need to redo timing on🥲🥲

[@alexunu3512]

hello, where did you buy the spoiler for the trunk, because I have the same one and I want to put it