Aonarch's Beetle; The Saga Begins

[Aonarch]

Hi-
Just curios what intake and exhaust model numbers you are using. Also have you seen much of an increase in miles per gallon?

I'm still waiting on actaul bolt on intakes before I go that direction.

r
Mike

Check out page 1. I built my own intake and the exhaust is just a universal magnaflow muffler.

I've only owned the car for 7 days so no MPG reports, but on my Golf 2.5L I gained 1-2 mpg and better throttle response.

From what I've read the Neuspeed intake will work, but you need to relocate the PS reservoir.

[99_XC600]

Quick question. The selling price of $17,000. That looks like a pretty good deal.

Did the final selling price reflect any difference with the trade of the GTI or down payment? What was the original sticker price on the car?

[Aonarch]

Quick question. The selling price of $17,000. That looks like a pretty good deal.

Did the final selling price reflect any difference with the trade of the GTI or down payment? What was the original sticker price on the car?

Sticker was ~$20k.

The sale price was the sale price, no trade-in, downpayment, none of those sales tricks.

I hate, hate dealers that do that!!! We will sell you this for XXXXX, oh wow that is a good price! You read through the sale order and you see price including 20% downpayment, no tax, fees, blah, blah.

[Aonarch]

Sad news, well kind of. Shop had to cancel on me for my exhaust install. So no exhaust this weekend.

[Dvdmoviemike]

Tx, appreciate the info. Think I'll wait for a specific fit intake and exhaust.

Def like the sound of yours. Good luck!

[99_XC600]

Sticker was ~$20k.

The sale price was the sale price, no trade-in, downpayment, none of those sales tricks.

I hate, hate dealers that do that!!! We will sell you this for XXXXX, oh wow that is a good price! You read through the sale order and you see price including 20% downpayment, no tax, fees, blah, blah.

Wow, $3K off MSRP. That's a great deal. I'm surprised the dealer was willing to deal so much with it being a first year release.

[Aonarch]

Wow, $3K off MSRP. That's a great deal. I'm surprised the dealer was willing to deal so much with it being a first year release.

I'm not complaining.

[Aonarch]

Have you guys seen the spare tire in the Beetle?!

Yikes that is tiny. Next to it is a standard VW spare tire 205/55/16R. Ours is a 125/90/16... Not good enough IMO.



So I cut some wood and I mocked up a frame. I now need to make a wood floor, or top, to sit on top of the frame as well. I'll do that later. I don't have any road trips coming up soon.

I plan on keeping the small spare in there for trips less than 50 miles away, but anything more than that I'll throw the frame and wood floor in there with the big spare.

Oh the reason for the frame is because the spot for the spare is very small just like the original spare. Putting the larger spare in will not allow the carpeting to fit. So a frame and new floor is needed to fit the carpet. You will lose about 4" of depth in the rear cargo area doing this modification.

[Aonarch]

I went ahead and ordered some H&R Super Sport springs to help with my wheel gap problem.

I still haven't found any shocks yet. Super Sports really need aftermarket shocks or else they will ride like garbage. Koni Yellows are normally good for a moderate drop. I need to call up some suppliers and see if I can source some.

Measured for spacers today. I really like the stock wheels and I plan on keeping them for a bit. If I am going to go lower I will need to spacers to help get them flush. Spacers should also help in the handling/ steering department a bit too.

[walery]

I'm running koni yellow adjustables with my super sports, I was able to just order the gti ones from ecs, you could probably go the same route with the Jetta ones.

[Aonarch]

I'm running koni yellow adjustables with my super sports, I was able to just order the gti ones from ecs, you could probably go the same route with the Jetta ones.

I assume the Jetta shocks will work as well, just not 100% due to the fender height. Maybe I can ask a Jetta owner to measure their rear shocks decompressed.

[Aonarch]

^ Made a foam gun, cost $10 from Wal-mart Lawn and Garden center.



^ Foam gun in action, basically impossible to take a picture of foam on a silver car, but it is covered in foam.




^ Two 5 gallon buckets. I don't use the three bucket system, because my wheels never get dirty enough.



^ I got a dent, while at Wal-mart purchasing the foam gun. Irony...

[vdub10golf]

I didn't realize the spare tire was that tiny...lol. I already have a couple dents on my fenders from people leaning on my car.

[the mad conductor]

lookin good op


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[Aonarch]

I didn't realize the spare tire was that tiny...lol. I already have a couple dents on my fenders from people leaning on my car.

My first dent in years. Also get better friends.

lookin good op


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[Aonarch]

What does everyone think? Wheels are 18's, the shop makes them look like 20s.

[dubb34r]

only cause they're going the wrong direction...


for reals tho, not digging them.

[Aonarch]

I like these Audi wheels, but something tells me no.




What about those is 5x112 18x8 ET35? Should fit alright, might need a bit of a spacer to flush them out, but I love the classic design. That is the wheel on the New Beetle road cars.

[dubb34r]

I noticed those same Audi wheels on an Audi at work today. Liked what I saw.

[EUROBORA8V]

I am watching this one!

[chubs625]

;-/

[Aonarch]

I noticed those same Audi wheels on an Audi at work today. Liked what I saw.

They do look good. No on the MKIV R32 wheels?

I am watching this one!

Спасибо товарищ

;-/

Where have you been?

[Aonarch]

only cause they're going the wrong direction...


for reals tho, not digging them.

Teach me photoshop.

[shankys_14]

I think these would look nice try pshop

[Aonarch]

I think these would look nice try pshop

Bro me and pshop are not friends.

[JN3n]

[shankys_14]

Bro me and pshop are not friends.

Same here I would help you other wise.

[Aonarch]

Same here I would help you other wise.

[chubs625]

They do look good. No on the MKIV R32 wheels?



Спасибо товарищ



Where have you been?

Work, vacation, work

;-/

[silverspeedbuggy]

I like these Audi wheels, but something tells me no.

I did created these pshops awhile ago, may help give you a better idea:

[Aonarch]

Work, vacation, work

;-/

I'm currently school, work, school, work, school, work, rinse and repeat.

I did created these pshops awhile ago, may help give you a better idea:
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[IMG]S4Beetle.jpg[/IMG]

The do match the lines quite well. Might be a good wheel. Plus you see them on the classifieds all the time for good prices.

[silverspeedbuggy]

I'm currently school, work, school, work, school, work, rinse and repeat.




The do match the lines quite well. Might be a good wheel. Plus you see them on the classifieds all the time for good prices.

I haven't looked for them, but how good are the prices? I think they'd look great on my GLI.

[shankys_14]

Do it wheels look great.

[Aonarch]

I haven't looked for them, but how good are the prices? I think they'd look great on my GLI.

You can get reps for $500-800, and on the classifieds find sets for about a grand IIRC. Plus a couple of dealers have sales on them every now and then.

[ilyaamex]