Coupe Culture

[elicitvr6]

That's the one thing that's great about this car. There's so little left to do. It's just a pain in the @$$ trying to make time to do it. The quarter flares and euro tub are in, just need to throw them on, have the replacement door cards, so they just need to go in, then pick the hood and grill spoiler up from paint and put them on. The wheels are going to be a pain because I'll need to get tires and have the wheels refinished and then sort out spacers etc. But for the most part, the car is 90% of the way there. I'll rip into it over winter (pull the motor, paint the bay, ditch the current interior, get some new wheels...) but for now, for this season, it's ALMOST done. haha

[dumpedmk4]

Roll wit what you got, man!

[vee_dubb_gti]

just bought new wheels and tires my track set

[dumpedmk4]

just bought new wheels and tires my track set

Let's see 'em!

[elicitvr6]

Got the hood, grille spoiler and new gas cap door from the body shop. Man did they do a nice job. hoping to get them, along with all of the quarter flares and the new euro plate tub on next weekend.

Then just need a new front bumper, some new wheels, a REALLY good detail and a thorough inspection from the crew at MobileOne, and she'll be good to go.

[dumpedmk4]

Mine comes back from paint next week.

[elicitvr6]

wheel researchin/shoppin right now. Thinking some white powdercoated Club Sports might be cool, and affordable.

[vee_dubb_gti]

nothing spec. just some rotas with kuhmo ex tires. i got an auto x then next 2 weekends. will post pics for sure

[dumpedmk4]

15x8 front
15x8.5 rear. On my white mkwon coupe.

[dumpedmk4]

Guys..post some pics already! Soon as mine comes home.

[elicitvr6]

I got no pics to share. Wheels and adapters have been sourced, finally. 16x7 and 16x8 Porsche D90s. Will be going to powdercoating as soon as the 7s get here. Gloss white with some gloss black detailing. Should look really nice.

Gunna try and get some work done on her this weekend. But not 100% sure I'll be able to make it out to the garage. Damn it I need a big ass shop close to my house where I can store/work on all these damn project cars.

[dumpedmk4]

I got no pics to share. Wheels and adapters have been sourced, finally. 16x7 and 16x8 Porsche D90s. Will be going to powdercoating as soon as the 7s get here. Gloss white with some gloss black detailing. Should look really nice.

Gunna try and get some work done on her this weekend. But not 100% sure I'll be able to make it out to the garage. Damn it I need a big ass shop close to my house where I can store/work on all these damn project cars.

I don't even know if I am going to have mine ready by Eurowerks. Still waiting on my under dash master brake from OldSkool.

[elicitvr6]

I don't even know if I am going to have mine ready by Eurowerks. Still waiting on my under dash master brake from OldSkool.

My target is eurowerks. but I'm not going to kill myself trying to get it done. We'll see what happens.

[dumpedmk4]

Yep...now to put everything back together.

[dumpedmk4]

Bay is done. Motor in next week!

[elicitvr6]

Bay is done. Motor in next week!

BRAVO!!!


Sorted through these today and picked out the ones that will be going to powder coating this week.

[dumpedmk4]

BRAVO!!!


Sorted through these today and picked out the ones that will be going to powder coating this week.

Holy wheels!

[dumpedmk4]

My target is eurowerks. but I'm not going to kill myself trying to get it done. We'll see what happens.

are you going to make it with that car ?

[dumpedmk4]

Whare are all the coupers???

[Maggiolone]

Whare are all the coupers???

My clutch is slipping, I don't have the funds to get it fixed, I don't have the space to do it myself. I have barely driven my MK1 coupe all season. I want to cry.

[dumpedmk4]

My clutch is slipping, I don't have the funds to get it fixed, I don't have the space to do it myself. I have barely driven my MK1 coupe all season. I want to cry.

I'm doggin' it on my coupe as well. Bay is done..car is in garage and motor/trans in basement. My excuse all summer was "it's too hot"!

[Maggiolone]

I'm doggin' it on my coupe as well. Bay is done..car is in garage and motor/trans in basement. My excuse all summer was "it's too hot"!

It has been too hot; my AC compressor in my car needs a new bearing. I've just been avoiding driving in general this season; too high temps and way too much construction, including on roads that don't need work.

[dumpedmk4]

It has been too hot; my AC compressor needs a new bearing. I've just been avoiding driving in general this season; too high temps and way too much construction, including on roads that don't need work.

Yea, too hot is too hot for anything. Can't work in garage without sweating your yarbles off and it was too hot to drive the beetle. I'll get the motor in over the winter so I'm ready for next show season.

[dumpedmk4]

Where are all the "coupers" hiding??

[dumpedmk4]

Coupe back in basement and ready for motor implant. Sooo much to do!

[Maggiolone]

I texted the guy for the heck of it from this ad. He really wants to get rid of it because he "really wants a truck"

Just one problem: he said he can't get the doors to open.

Also, I had to ask him if it's gas or diesel; its gas.

Anyway, if you feel like dealing with the dimmest bulb in the chandelier, I'd scoop this up if I were you:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/3357536538.html

[dumpedmk4]

I texted the guy for the heck of it from this ad. He really wants to get rid of it because he "really wants a truck"

Just one problem: he said he can't get the doors to open.

Also, I had to ask him if it's gas or diesel; its gas.

Anyway, if you feel like dealing with the dimmest bulb in the chandelier, I'd scoop this up if I were you:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/3357536538.html

Too pricey for what it is. Maybe if it was pulled out and cleaned up AND running.. I need to get mine back together before even consider getting another car.

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[Maggiolone]

Too pricey for what it is. Maybe if it was pulled out and cleaned up AND running.. I need to get mine back together before even consider getting another car.

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Well, I meant "you" in a general way....

[dumpedmk4]

Well, I meant "you" in a general way....

Gotcha... I am kinda s l o w.

[4 N Rust]

Hello again... My coupe has been up on jacks,, Hot summer... now its getting cold.. Plus i got a 84 gti that i started to work on...Still dealing with my brakes.. added a new line in the rear.. Now i need 3 more rear brake lines..they have rusted out..

[dumpedmk4]

Hello again... My coupe has been up on jacks,, Hot summer... now its getting cold.. Plus i got a 84 gti that i started to work on...Still dealing with my brakes.. added a new line in the rear.. Now i need 3 more rear brake lines..they have rusted out..

Easy to find or just make your own. I went to an under dash custom made brake booster. Bay will be uber clean.

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[4 N Rust]

Easy to find or just make your own. I went to an under dash custom made brake booster. Bay will be uber clean.

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I work at an Import Mechanic shop.the parts where avalible I just messured my old lines. I then bent to fit. It took about a hour to bend one line. 3 more to go. Hope this weekend im able to finish the brake lines. I also installed a new rear brake proportioning valve. im rebuilding everything fron the valve back.

[dumpedmk4]

I work at an Import Mechanic shop.the parts where avalible I just messured my old lines. I then bent to fit. It took about a hour to bend one line. 3 more to go. Hope this weekend im able to finish the brake lines. I also installed a new rear brake proportioning valve. im rebuilding everything fron the valve back.

Sounds awesome. Keep updates going and I'll do the same once I get that friggen motor in...

[vwvee]

Can peps from Ohio count as mid-west.................I have a bit of coupe fever............just sold my 91' Jetta diesel coupe to a very good man.........5 spd,Quad heads,big bumpers & flares,montana green ,lowered the front a little,solid solid. we called her D-jetta............Now i have the complete opposite coupe...8v,auto base car....Its clean........No plans right now....................its name is coupe'n hang'n............................................ ....Thanks guys cool cars.

[dumpedmk4]

Can peps from Ohio count as mid-west.................I have a bit of coupe fever............just sold my 91' Jetta diesel coupe to a very good man.........5 spd,Quad heads,big bumpers & flares,montana green ,lowered the front a little,solid solid. we called her D-jetta............Now i have the complete opposite coupe...8v,auto base car....Its clean........No plans right now....................its name is coupe'n hang'n............................................ ....Thanks guys cool cars.

Hell yeah.. everybody's invited in here. I started this forum to generate more interest in the coupes.
I'd love to see some international participants!

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