I can haz "hood" ride

[DUBZAK]

[Wells]

ZAK, your hoods gone dude, you better go find it

looks good as always dude.

[dasbeast3.0]

well done sir

[iwantmyvdub]

you did a number on that stance buddy. Lookin real good. I might rock it hoodless when mine gets back on the road because I'm too poor to get one.

[itskmill06]

i heard they'll ticket ur ass for that shizz in MD... lookin good though, shiny!!

[vaporado]

looks awesome

[VR SEX]

[vwpunk]

Looking good Will. Is it just me or does it look like your motor sits flatter than the vr6 normally does??

[DUBZAK]

Thanks guys,
reasons for the "hood" ride:
1: Broken Hood Cable
2: Bad Motor mounts. Especially the front.

I wasnt about to put a dent in a VR hood, so I took it off for safe measure.

Punk made a very good observation. That sucker lies flat cause the front mount is done.
Stage 2 derlins coming, just awaiting goodies from 1stvw parts and BFI.

[hiofficer]

I guess it just depends on the car....

I think this looks hot. The stance and the lack of hood and the wheels give it a muscle look..

I see a guy around my way that goes without a hood on a Corrado and it looks unfinished and low budget...

But then you see all the cars Performance VW shows withot hoods and they look smokin!

This one looks hot.

[VR SEX]

Quote, originally posted by DUBZAK »

Stage 2 derlins coming, just awaiting goodies from 1stvw parts and BFI.

delrins are probably going to be excessive...

I have the yellow ones and my motor almost doesn't move at all, feels pretty damn close to stock

are you going to do the delrin subframe bushings as well?

[VpfinnersW]

lookin good

[DUBZAK]

Quote, originally posted by hiofficer »

I guess it just depends on the car.... This one looks hot.

Thanks man.

Quote, originally posted by VR SEX »

delrins are probably going to be excessive... I have the yellow ones and my motor almost doesn't move at all, feels pretty damn close to stock

Maybe too excessive for this set up, but I have gone nuts, and will be going very far in debt soon for the next phase of this cars life. Provided I dont lose my job this week.

Quote, originally posted by VR SEX »

are you going to do the delrin subframe bushings as well?

IDEA!!!
Link please?

[dapucker1]

is your hood out for repair

[DUBZAK]

hood is actually fine, resting comfortably in my dining room.

Like I said with a bad front motor mount, I didnt want to risk denting it.

Broken hood cable is just a bonus.

BTW, anyone know a good way to remove the rear glass from the hatch without destroying the seal? Or will a new seal be required and cutting the old one out?
I have never taken the rear glass out before, and you can tell by my post count im a noob.

[pileofredparts]

its 50/50 for me removing the rear window without trashing the seal
the seal is $150

rear offset is perfect for once, not all "hood" and poking

[Forty-six and 2]

I have always like the hoodless look.

[vwguin]

I havethe delrin engine mounts and itdoes vibrate quite a bit but like it

[TheBurninator]

Quote, originally posted by DUBZAK »

BTW, anyone know a good way to remove the rear glass from the hatch without destroying the seal? Or will a new seal be required and cutting the old one out? I have never taken the rear glass out before, and you can tell by my post count im a noob.

I can at least give you this hint. take your time in cutting the silicon from the backside of the window. Make sure you cut all of it before you try and remove the glass.

True story... ask my buddy ben who got cocky and just pressed on my hatch glass that ended up all over the floor

[DUBZAK]

pics of hatch install soon........
more C/F getting ordered friday.

[TheBurninator]

Quote, originally posted by DUBZAK »

pics of hatch install soon........ more C/F getting ordered friday.

Please say you are painting it....

[DUBZAK]

if by paint you mean clear then YES.

Carbon, Gold, & Polish. Who else besides me do you know that is crazy enough to blend all 3? And pull it off?
No one else. Thats right.

[92rado2.8]

EWW.. Paint it or don't do it.

Your car looks good but get a lid on it

Also those delrin cross member bushings are super annoying to put in. You have to pull it and you better have a press cause thats what I had to do.
They were so hard I just took them out and put newer stock ones in. Much better IMHO

[VR SEX]

Quote, originally posted by DUBZAK »

you can tell by my post count im a noob.

why did you create a new?

[SlammedGolfIII]

I like the whole no hood thing for nice days but it seems it gets you pulled over fast, no?

[DUBZAK]

Quote, originally posted by 92rado2.8 »

EWW.. Paint it or don't do it. Your car looks good but get a lid on it Also those delrin cross member bushings are super annoying to put in. You have to pull it and you better have a press cause thats what I had to do. They were so hard I just took them out and put newer stock ones in. Much better IMHO

Sorry man, not gonna paint it. But if you still have that part i need, Friday is Payday.

Quote, originally posted by VR SEX »

why did you create a new?

I couldnt change my s/n, so new one.

Quote, originally posted by SlammedGolfIII »

I like the whole no hood thing for nice days but it seems it gets you pulled over fast, no?

Not in florida. Ive actually gotten thumbs up from cops

[VR SEX]

so are you going to do the delrin subframe bushings as well?

[SlammedGolfIII]

Quote, originally posted by DUBZAK »

Not in florida. Ive actually gotten thumbs up from cops

Luckkkyyyyyyy!!!!!!

[DUBZAK]

Quote, originally posted by VR SEX »

so are you going to do the delrin subframe bushings as well?

I'm thinking about it. Gives me a good enough reason to powdercoat the front crossmember while its out, and then the subframe too.

please dont kill me Mr. Voorhees lol

Quote, originally posted by SlammedGolfIII »

Luckkkyyyyyyy!!!!!!

Now if I was in OC MD, and had MD tags that would=RAPE. The MD cops would have a field day over my car, I did grow up there and know how anal they can be,

[SlammedGolfIII]

Yeah the MD boys defenitely made a few bucks on hoodless dubs this year....

[dapucker1]

not feelin the no hood thing... reminds me of the rusted _______ (insert body panel) trend.
so you'll be doing the hatch and the hood in carbon?
is the weave a dark green? :figures crossed:

[cstanley19]

Zack, your car always looks sweet man. Can't wait to see it next spring man! I might tear mine down this weekend..... Gettin ready to send it up to NJ to Dave to do his magic as he does some ridiculous paint work.

[cyclops594]

Spot on!!!!

[xtremevdub]

what was wrong with yer old screen name?

[DUBZAK]

Quote, originally posted by dapucker1 »

not feelin the no hood thing... reminds me of the rusted _______ (insert body panel) trend. so you'll be doing the hatch and the hood in carbon? is the weave a dark green? :figures crossed:

I had to be like Remuz2fly4u, hoodless in 09.

Im putting on the carbon hood for fixxfest, which will be the last show for the car (for a while). I have plans for the carbon, dont worry, and thanks ein for a wicked idea.

Quote, originally posted by cstanley19 »

Zack, your car always looks sweet man. Can't wait to see it next spring man! I might tear mine down this weekend..... Gettin ready to send it up to NJ to Dave to do his magic as he does some ridiculous paint work.

Thanks.
Spring? probably not for me, I will be doing slow work.
Congrats on your car getting painted by Dave. And was this a plug for me to get Dave to paint mine too?

Quote, originally posted by xtremevdub »

what was wrong with yer old screen name?

nah man, for real, i just bought this car.....see the temp tag?