The Official Cheap Little Mods Thread

[davenowood]

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::::::: Mod Name: Patterned Mirror Mod?
::::::: Why Worth It: looks cool
::::::: Cost: $3 bucks for the tape. probly cheaper if you just paint it though.
::::::: Where to buy: home depot, anywhere that sells vinyl tape
::::::: Time required: 10 mins-30 mins
::::::: Difficulty: 0-1
::::::: DIY: yeah
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Another guy did this (its in the thread) and he painted his, probably looks better his way but i like it with the tape too.

[VWeisgerber]

Another guy did this (its in the thread) and he painted his, probably looks better his way but i like it with the tape too.

i was the one that did mine with paint



this guy also used vinyl tape...

kinda like painting the mirror but a lil different:
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::::::: Mod Name: Pinstripped Plaid Mirror
::::::: Why Worth It: Make Your Car Stand Out
::::::: Cost: $5-$15
::::::: Where to buy: autozone
::::::: Time required: 30 min
::::::: Difficulty: 2/10
::::::: DIY: Decide pattern and colors you want to use, pick up pinstripping tape from autozone or other auto parts store i used wide white and thing sliver. measure out where you want the the strips, cut the strips of pinstripping and apply, after trim ends with an exacto,i used the crack in the plastic to tuck the ends into and trim.
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[Baconator14]

i was the one that did mine with paint

Rutgers?

[VWeisgerber]

Rutgers?

yes sir, you too i assume?

[Zero41792]

I did the same with vinyl. Took entirely too long, paint it

[TheLaughingMan]

I did the same with vinyl. Took entirely too long, paint it

holyjesus you cut and lined up all the little squares. i hope you were watching something entertaining.

[JettaGetUpandGo]

holyjesus you cut and lined up all the little squares. i hope you were watching something entertaining.

Hahahahahaha. I was thinking the same thing! An Exacto knife and a straight edge could have saved a lot of time. Looks good though!

[Zero41792]

Thanks guys. And yep...vinyl a straight edge and a paper cutter. Oh and about 3 hours of work. I used a heater and stretched the white around the mirror to make it flush. I was probably watching Rob and Big or something lol.

[tragik]

I did the same with vinyl. Took entirely too long, paint it

Sorry i'm too baffled to be impressed. It looks good though.

I'm thinking of painting it black and then doing the white vynil pin stripe.


What paint did you guys use? The mirror is kinda textured so i'm not sure if plastic paint will work well or not...

[Deathader]

Krylon fusion works great

[GTIRabb1t]

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[kilimats]

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fix it for ya

[fflis]

I did the same with vinyl. Took entirely too long, paint it

How does the mirror come off without ripping the mount off the window?

[x3 FaLLiNg StArS]

How does the mirror come off without ripping the mount off the window?

PULL lol no but really I just twisted and pulled toward me when I took mine off but then broke two or the four little clips that hold it on when I put it back on .. why can't they be like mk3's and just twist the whole arm and mirror off together

[egibbys]

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::::::: Mod Name: Replacement Rubber Trim for OEM Roof Racks
::::::: Why Worth It: You lost the first set or you want heavier duty strips.
::::::: Cost: Depends on how you locate it.
::::::: Where to buy: Toyota Dealership / Maybe ebay
::::::: Time required: 30 mins
::::::: Difficulty: 1
::::::: DIY: They are strips off 2008-10 Toyota Rav4. Little bit of trimming on the sides and cut to length.
::::::: Picture(s):Before and After. Fit Great.
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[kilimats]

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::::::: Mod Name: Airlift 1000 for Lowered Car
::::::: Why Worth It: you can adjust rear height in seconds, support more weight in the back without rubbing tires
::::::: Cost: $100
::::::: Where to buy: Amazon, other online shops
::::::: Time required: Varies depending on your skills, It took me a few tries to get the stance perfect. I had to repeat the work a lot since I did not complete everything in one day. If you are skilled, maybe an afternoon otherwise a full week end
::::::: Difficulty: HIGH
::::::: DIY: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...with-coilovers)
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[TheLaughingMan]

woah.

^^ both of these are fo sho Official Cheap Little Mods. especially the rack replacement trick. there was a post just a while ago in which it was determined that there was no way to recover the rubber on OEM racks.

[bingbongplop3]

not a mk4 guy.. dont have the funds

but most of these mods are universal

Thanks for all the input from contributors and this thread for being so full of useful info

[Zero41792]

PULL lol no but really I just twisted and pulled toward me when I took mine off but then broke two or the four little clips that hold it on when I put it back on .. why can't they be like mk3's and just twist the whole arm and mirror off together

You can! That's what I did. Just twist the mount to the...left? I think be careful people have cracked their windshields!

[kilimats]

::::::: Mod Name: HID Upgrade
::::::: Why Worth It: Brighter, cooler
::::::: Cost: $40 for raptor model or $60 for DDM model
::::::: Where to buy: http://www.ddmtuning.com
::::::: Time required: 3 hours
::::::: Difficulty: MEDIUM
::::::: DIY: ONLY DO IT if you own projector headlights (DO NOT with OEM headlights)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...thout-the-crap
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[vwsquibb]

where did you get that fog light button to turn it on and off?

[kilimats]

You meant the euro switch ? any online dub shop should carry it, here is one: http://store.blackforestindustries.com/euroswitch.html

[nattyice]

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::::::: Mod Name: Custom SRI
::::::: Why Worth It: sounds good
::::::: Cost: $10
::::::: Where to buy: lowes
::::::: Time required: 30mins
::::::: Difficulty: 2
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1. Buy a "3" Flexible 90° Elbow w/Clamps" I got mine at lowes. here
2. get a sharp knife and cut the middle section out.. one elbow can make 2 intakes
3. put filter on large end. (fits perfectly over my 3" filter)
4. place small end on maf (I.D. is 2.75" perfect over the maf)
5. give other half to a buddy

Optional:

1. cut the excess section down the middle for a long strip
2. put this around the edge of the filter to prevent filter from knocking on the battery cover/ the plastic piece under the filter
3. tie /zip tie piece to filter

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Bad pic I know, it's rainny out and my garage is dark.

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Modified by 4no at 1:25 PM 10-5-2009

did you throw a breather on? and zip tie the hose somewhere?

[JettaGetUpandGo]

did you throw a breather on? and zip tie the hose somewhere?

There is a guide for that on page 39, but the pictures are dead. See the second post on this page, it's a little more detailed: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ng-work./page5

[Tofik]

There is a guide for that on page 39, but the pictures are dead. See the second post on this page, it's a little more detailed: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ng-work./page5

i made that mod, all you do if just cut the hose, get a breather, wrap some electrical tape on it and shove it in the hole.. i can take pics tom o if anyone needs it

[kilimats]

::::::: Mod Name: Sub immobilizer
::::::: Why Worth It: Prevents the sub from drifting in the trunk
::::::: Cost: $0 if you got a messy garage
::::::: Where to buy: home depot Velcro
::::::: Time required: 10min
::::::: Difficulty: EASY !!!
::::::: DIY: Fix an adhesive long velcro strip on the sub base, you can also stick some PINs with a hammer to secure it better
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[JettaGetUpandGo]

::::::: Mod Name: Sub immobilizer
::::::: Why Worth It: Prevents the sub from drifting in the trunk

I tried the exact same thing, but I had a Gorilla Gear trunk mat. That velcro is so strong that the sub flipped over and stayed connected to the mat. In the Jetta the carpet doesn't have the same texture and this doesn't really work. I'm not sure why the Golf and Jetta received completely different interior carpet...

[etmanzano]

I did the licence plate change.
I want to do the tow hook but I guess where the tow hook goes it's bent downword maybe from a previous accident?
I'm also gonna do the plaid mirrors but I'm gonna do red white black and thin gold stripes.

The car is dirty as hell because of the construction taking place on my street. That's not even my driveway. Mine is blocked off.

[vwsquibb]

::::::: Mod Name: custom fog lights
::::::: Why Worth It: cost way cheaper than original
::::::: Cost:free =]
::::::: Where to buy: michaels art store, walmart
::::::: Time required: hour or two
::::::: Difficulty: 8

ull need a sharp razor( xacto), mesure the foglights with ur vents make sure there lined up with ur headlights as much as possible. ur gonna have to play with the angle cus u dont want them aiming to much at the floor or to much facing upwards.

u will need to remove that piece . it souldnt be hard just grip it on with the visegrip move left and right and it should come right off, like that the fog can rest on the washers perfect.

ull need some washers and a bolt

2 or 3 coats

this was a hard part running the wires thru this car!! i found my own way thru it lol.. u already know bolt a negative wire sumwere on the metal frame were the foglights r conected.connect a positive to the battery with a fuze etc..

ill get a night shot for u can see how how bright they are!

Modified by RED-MKFOUR at 12:28 PM 12-7-2009

Modified by RED-MKFOUR at 12:53 PM 12-7-2009

Modified by RED-MKFOUR at 12:55 PM 12-7-2009


Modified by RED-MKFOUR at 1:04 PM 12-7-2009

where did you get the switch for turning on and off fogs?

[automan89]

where did you get the switch for turning on and off fogs?

that switch is at walmart.

[Natef53]

Where did you get those fog lights? They look pretty sturdy....I have no problem painting a set of fogs for a decent look but most of the after market fog lights I have seen are cheap and flimsy.

[automan89]

Where did you get those fog lights? They look pretty sturdy....I have no problem painting a set of fogs for a decent look but most of the after market fog lights I have seen are cheap and flimsy.

walmart has them

[bboy_jon]

dam, I havent seen this one, Im glad I didnt bother buying the premade ones. Then again, I cant use it any way because I would only have on side. My bumper has the plate holes filled so my plate is on the tow hook...and I got a ticket after a week of running plateless...

[VWeisgerber]

Then again, I cant use it any way because I would only have on side. My bumper has the plate holes filled so my plate is on the tow hook...and I got a ticket after a week of running plateless...

just run one fog....


joelzy:

[bboy_jon]

^^ thats unacceptable for me. I need symmetry. Although it doesnt look bad