Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion

[Elvir2]

Hey guys, Im looking for some solutions for the battery relocation left overs.

Those that relocated the battery, how many of you have re routed the fuse box as well. Ive been looking up at some threads, and many people leave that in the bay, which looks like poo. A lot of clutter left over there

I am looking for something cleaner than this.

as well, what gauge are all those wires?

Elvir

[silver saloon]

bump for a good thread

[Sketchykid]

Where do I get those mirrors?

[Sketchykid]

So no one knows were to get those mirrors, huh?

[jettalvr41]

i need to know what SAI stuff i can take off my jetta 2.0 and what i need to relocate, i have some stuff off, but its my daily so i wanna get as close as i can without having problems.

[skatingzooyork]

Quote, originally posted by Sketchykid »

So no one knows were to get those mirrors, huh?

I think those are mattig cup mirrors. A guy was selling a set last week in the classifieds for like $250.

Quote, originally posted by Elvir2 »

Hey guys, Im looking for some solutions for the battery relocation left overs. Those that relocated the battery, how many of you have re routed the fuse box as well. Ive been looking up at some threads, and many people leave that in the bay, which looks like poo. A lot of clutter left over there I am looking for something cleaner than this. as well, what gauge are all those wires? Elvir

I don't have personal exp yet with this, but I think you can either just lengthen the wires and tuck it somewhere (fender, framerail) or you might be able to change out the fuse box for a better designed one that is hidden. That has been my plan for a while, I just haven't done it yet.


Modified by skatingzooyork at 11:45 PM 4-3-2008

[v2.]

Quote, originally posted by mk420ae »

SO sick

[jettalvr41]

any tips for shaving a 2.0 iv noticed almost everything is for 1.8

[suckapunchdub]

[Badstuw]

maybe i missed it earlier in this thread, but what i was wondering is what kind of filler are you guys using once you sand and grind down the rough areas in the bay. is it just fiberglass? or some kind of filler putty. bondo is out of the question since we all kno how great that stuff is, but what should i be using?

[PIFF]

Quote, originally posted by Sketchykid »

Where do I get those mirrors?

if only that car had a painted rad support

[Trevis]

Use a polyester filler. I use all evercoat products for filler. I was worried about heat in my bay, but I've yet to see any problems.

[Badstuw]

hmm ill check it out. is it weak against heat? my bay gets pretty hot with the turbo and all....

[Trevis]

Well this is my bay, I used rage extreme filler by evercoat. No problems.

[fastgermancar]

really hate the SAI in my engine bay and I really want to take it out but stupid CA emissions laws wont allow it

[PIFF]

some companies make sw which you can get no sai file so it wont through a code....

[Elvir2]

Quote, originally posted by PIFF »

some companies make sw which you can get no sai file so it wont through a code....

do tell more!

Elvir

[fastgermancar]

I was under the impression that the SAI makes the car pass smog. Without it, the car might not pass smog, i think. I have a blockoff plate (for the 1.8T), but I just put on a new combi-valve so I'm reluctant to delete the whole system if not needed, I'd rather relocate it if it cant pass smog without it.

[Elvir2]

I deleted my wiper bottle...yayy..hahah, im on my way

Elvir

[skatingzooyork]

Quote, originally posted by Elvir2 »

I deleted my wiper bottle...yayy..hahah, im on my way Elvir

Haha!! I bet you don't even recognize your own bay anymore!

[dragon813gt]

Quote, originally posted by jettalvr41 »

any tips for shaving a 2.0 iv noticed almost everything is for 1.8

Search username dymer. He's in the process of shaving his bay. It might even be done by now

[Elvir2]

Quote, originally posted by skatingzooyork »

Haha!! I bet you don't even recognize your own bay anymore!

if i continue at this pase, i might even beat capita and travy...watch out guys

Elvir

[dragon813gt]

Quote, originally posted by Elvir2 »

if i continue at this pase, i might even beat capita and travy...watch out guys Elvir

Travy will never do it because it's to far from his ghey OEM+ theme. And we all now how fast Winslow works

[skatingzooyork]

Quote, originally posted by dragon813gt »

Travy will never do it because it's to far from his ghey OEM+ theme. And we all now how fast Winslow works

haha SO true...

[dub-Nation]

Quote, originally posted by dub-Nation »

....And I have a couple of questions on placement for the fluid bottles. For example, to remove the PCV, I would need a Oil Catch Can with a breather. But where can I hide the thing? Next, power steering reservoir, I think I can reuse the old box, but what are the ideal placement to hide it?

Bump!

[dragon813gt]

move the resevoir behind the dash. Honestly, I don't know if it's possible. But I know of plenty of MKIIs that moved it there. BTW.....Real MEN don't need no power steering

[Matty 20VT]

I love engine bays like that, but it seems like a real lot of technical work, which i know nothing about

[dub-Nation]

Quote, originally posted by dragon813gt »

move the resevoir behind the dash. Honestly, I don't know if it's possible. But I know of plenty of MKIIs that moved it there. BTW.....Real MEN don't need no power steering

Actually, I was thinking of using the MK5 stuff. They don't require any fluid, it's all electrical. The down side, since it electrical, you can't feel the road any more.

If I had a different FMIC then I would have more room to hide the tank in the bumper area.

[jettalvr41]

im gonna hide my washer bottle on my pass. side behind the bumper and was wondering if there was room for the reserve bottle anywhere?

[Megaa Sparks]

Quote, originally posted by hcm »

not a mk4 but definetly a complete shaved bay.

...does anybody know what intake this is by any chance?

[Fugee]

Its a Neuspeed Shaved P flow

[pop and lock]

Quote, originally posted by Megaa. »

...does anybody know what intake this is by any chance?

Thats Joe Kautz's Mk3 as far as I know its custom piping. You have to see this car in person its insane

[pop and lock]

Quote, originally posted by dragon813gt »

move the resevoir behind the dash. Honestly, I don't know if it's possible. But I know of plenty of MKIIs that moved it there. BTW.....Real MEN don't need no power steering

Did this to my MK2 and scirocco(power steering delete)steering was much more responsive doing this not to mention weight savings but it made parallel parking a p.i.t.a Both the scirocco's and MK2's were offered from the factory with manual racks so doing the swap was a cinch. I highly doubt if VW had a manual steering option for the MK4 so getting a manual rack would be impossible unless you got someone to custom make one for you $$$. Best bet is to relocate the bottle.

[Megaa Sparks]

Quote, originally posted by Fugee »

Its a Neuspeed Shaved P flow

danke

Quote, originally posted by pop&lock »

Thats Joe Kautz's Mk3 as far as I know its custom piping. You have to see this car in person its insane

oh man i can only imagine

[polskigti4]

Quote, originally posted by Elvir2 »

Hey guys, Im looking for some solutions for the battery relocation left overs. Those that relocated the battery, how many of you have re routed the fuse box as well. Ive been looking up at some threads, and many people leave that in the bay, which looks like poo. A lot of clutter left over there I am looking for something cleaner than this. as well, what gauge are all those wires? Elvir

u can always cover it with something like this, i cut to shape and polished a sheet of aluminium...