The Official Cheap Little Mods Thread

[White Jetta]

Quote, originally posted by iamhollybear »

I like it. Not for me but it looks nice and vw keys need all the protection they can get.

It's kind of like my mini man purse

[h dub]

its called a satchel....

[DrFrisker]

indiana jones wears one

[ornithology]

Quote, originally posted by kilimats »

I call BS

Second that. Until I see DIY pics I'm not trying it!

[gxblade]

Quote, originally posted by Zach! »

Suction cup FTW

Was reading back through all of the BS in this thread and laughed so hard when I saw this.

[DAS-AUTO]

Quote, originally posted by VRamateur »

No one cares what you think, this thread is about posting things, not a MK4 forum come check out and hate on my ride thread. Not a discussion thread about how to measure "low" and have the lowest car ever, and sure as hell not to put down others ideas. Adhere or get out.

[radambomb]

::::::: Mod Name: flip down visor plate
::::::: Why Worth It: No holes in yo bump, avoid that nasty little ticket.
::::::: Cost: $3
::::::: Where to buy: hardware store / grocery store
::::::: Time required: 5min
::::::: Difficulty: Easy
::::::: DIY:
- Bend top of plate with whatever you can find, i used some random clamps.
- thread Velcro straps through plate holes and secure snugly to visor.
- voila, flip down visor plate!

[kilimats]

rofl, this thread is now 94 pages long (I HATE THE NEW DESIGN)

^ cool license plate mod btw

[kilimats]

holly, i just realized, that mean the PAGE 1 index/glossary is F***ED

THANKS VORTEX !!!! ><

[jesgag]

holly, i just realized, that mean the PAGE 1 index/glossary is F***ED

THANKS VORTEX !!!! ><

I just realized this this morning. Have fun Matt! :p

[kilimats]

^ no way i'm fixing this mess, gotta start from scratch with 4x more work to do (sad face)

[rapyoke]

I highly doubt a police officer is going to consider that a valid way to display your license plate. Just put it in your trunk and if he gives you crap zip tie it to the front bumper in front of him.

[give_it_to_dem]

bump

[VRamateur]

bump

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[radambomb]

I highly doubt a police officer is going to consider that a valid way to display your license plate. Just put it in your trunk and if he gives you crap zip tie it to the front bumper in front of him.

this is true. but it should keep them from ticketing me when I'm parked and i don't want to have to keep putting it in my window.
if it comes down to it .. ill take it off the visor and zip tie it to the bumper.

[JettaGetUpandGo]

In reference to the breaking the amber out of the tail lights, I've done it on my Jetta tails and it really cleans up the look. There is zero amber reflection behind the red lens. No, I didn't break anything. It took a lot of time using a Dremel and needle nose pliers.

The DIY for the red stitching is genius. I was mad that when I put my Euro Recaros in that I lost my gray stitching. To make it look even better the seat cover can be removed, then the stitching can actually be fed through the holes.

[White Jetta]

I just went searching for this post and here it is on the first page, d'oh!

[Mont.]

pretty mad that i just wasted 45 mins going through every page of this fking thread. only to not find what i was looking for. i did skip a few pages but i mean i really cant find it. even "searched" this thread. wtf?

i was originally looking for the FSB/axle grind info...and pg1 index says pages 29-31 i think i cant even remember now....which is obvi wrong.

ugh, not saying i dont like the new vortex, just sayin this sht is fking annoying.

[clean'nblackmk4]

pretty mad that i just wasted 45 mins going through every page of this fking thread. only to not find what i was looking for. i did skip a few pages but i mean i really cant find it. even "searched" this thread. wtf?

i was originally looking for the FSB/axle grind info...and pg1 index says pages 29-31 i think i cant even remember now....which is obvi wrong.

ugh, not saying i dont like the new vortex, just sayin this sht is fking annoying.

you mean the sway bar rubbing on the axle?
you could cut it out with a small angle grinder from kragen for like 15 bucks.

[Mont.]

you mean the sway bar rubbing on the axle?
you could cut it out with a small angle grinder from kragen for like 15 bucks.

yea meant that. not even 100% sure i know what kragen is, i dont think there are any around here lol. my buddy has an angle grinder though, thanks i wasnt sure what tool to use.

but i guess i just wanted to see pictures of where/how people cut it..im just going to cut the "ends" off...

and dont laugh, im a girl and im kinda scared of power cutting tools, but fck it, gotta do what i gotta do to ride low right?

[clean'nblackmk4]

yea meant that. not even 100% sure i know what kragen is, i dont think there are any around here lol. my buddy has an angle grinder though, thanks i wasnt sure what tool to use.

but i guess i just wanted to see pictures of where/how people cut it..im just going to cut the "ends" off...

and dont laugh, im a girl and im kinda scared of power cutting tools, but fck it, gotta do what i gotta do to ride low right?

just look up kragen/oreilly auto stores around you, they sell them for 15 bucks cheap. Unless you want to go to home depot or lowes etc. and buy one for 30 bucks, its up to you. Or just ask your friend.

but yeah you just cut the ends off, as much as you could, as long as it's not gonna lay on the axle afterwards. Its just lots of sparks flying everywhere in your wheel well, just wear long sleeves and eye protection.
and their solid metal, so it does take a while to cut through them.

[Mont.]

just look up kragen/oreilly auto stores around you, they sell them for 15 bucks cheap. Unless you want to go to home depot or lowes etc. and buy one for 30 bucks, its up to you. Or just ask your friend.

but yeah you just cut the ends off, as much as you could, as long as it's not gonna lay on the axle afterwards. Its just lots of sparks flying everywhere in your wheel well, just wear long sleeves and eye protection.
and their solid metal, so it does take a while to cut through them.

going to his house now to do this...we'll see how it goes. thanks man.

[id=27]

Does this turn into an oven after a playing around with the bags for a while?

That's what she said.

[jeece]

^ no way i'm fixing this mess, gotta start from scratch with 4x more work to do (sad face)

I've PMed you a solution, once done it will be easier to maintain also - and I will be glad to help relinking the posts.

[Fizzo20]

NOOOOO, the glossary is fcuk'd! Damn you, new vortex!

[kilimats]

I've PMed you a solution, once done it will be easier to maintain also - and I will be glad to help relinking the posts.

Thanks for the idea, I'll start a few page tomorrow and you take on a few, then me...etc

I miss the old times :-(

[C3Killer]

Ugh, I'm off to bed, I just read through all 96 pages!

[ornithology]

In reference to the breaking the amber out of the tail lights, I've done it on my Jetta tails and it really cleans up the look. There is zero amber reflection behind the red lens. No, I didn't break anything. It took a lot of time using a Dremel and needle nose pliers.

The DIY for the red stitching is genius. I was mad that when I put my Euro Recaros in that I lost my gray stitching. To make it look even better the seat cover can be removed, then the stitching can actually be fed through the holes.

What about the amber lights? You're saying you can actually break the amber pieces off?

[JettaGetUpandGo]

Yup! If it's the Golf taillights with the Amber outer lens you obviously can't, but in the Golf R/S/S/R, R/S/R/R and almost all of the Jetta lights there is an amber reflector inside the housing (it's actually more of a fluorescent yellow). Take the lights off the car and then VERY carefully use a drill or Dremel or a combination of both to cut as much out as you can, then grab pieces of it with needle nosed pliers, twist, and break it out in pieces small enough to fit through the bulb hole. You will need an air hose or really good vacuum to get the little bits out. I've done this to my Euro R/R/R/C Jetta tails, a 95 Accord coupe, and a 96 Accord sedan.

Cutting the entire outer lens off and then pulling the reflector out and resealing the lights is another option too, but I prefer my method.

I never took pictures before since they were cut out before the lights ever went on the car, but this should show you what changed. It's subtle:

[KazzThemurse]

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::::::: Mod Name:FAKE(laminate) Wood floor in hatch GTI/GOLF

::::::: Cost: less than $50

::::::: Online Store URL: go to home depot

::::::: Time required: 2 hours?

::::::: Difficulty: 1-10 i say a 5

::::::: DIY:here you go. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4027487

::::::: Picture(s):
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Is there another DIY page for this since 'tex decided to break all the links?

[JettaGetUpandGo]

The archived threads are in the process of being moved over to the new forum. There's a lot of them...

[e.z]

Hi,

"::::::: DIY:http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3110754" link is bad, maybe is it new link?

Thx

[e.z]

::::::: Mod Name: Door Pin Delete Mod (aka The Brody Mod)
::::::: Why Worth It: doors look locked always and no more pinching your arm when the doors auto lock
::::::: Cost: under $5
::::::: Where to buy: home depot, lowes etc etc
::::::: Time required: half an hour
::::::: Difficulty: moderate, remove door panels
::::::: DIY:http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3110754
::::::: Picture(s):

[JohnsonMOD]

::::::: Mod Name:JohnsonMOD
::::::: Why Worth It:Abilty to run open DV/BOV on any 1.8t
::::::: Cost:10-100 bucks depending on quality of parts you buy.
::::::: Where to buy:Local hardware store for quick and cheap....or go aerospace parts store online.
::::::: Time required:First 12 dollar set-up took me about 10 mins but i did it with an old spare dv I replaced then installed.
::::::: Difficultyretty easy.
::::::: DIY:Basically get a high flowing one way check valve and install it before or after your open DV/BOV so it can't suck air in.Only blow air out.
::::::: Picture(s): http://http://forums.vwvortex.com/sh...ning-terrible.

[White Jetta]

For a minute I thought this was going to be a cheap modification to your pennis, johnson that is.