The best looking VW out right now

Kinja'd!!! "BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
08/10/2014 at 23:56 • Filed to: None

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So this is the Beetle TDI Premium. Its a top tier package that comes with some pretty cool things. But more importantly, it's the perfect combination of appearance bits. It has the the R-Line body kit, "Disc" retro wheels, and the LED trimmed headlights from the Sound/Sunroof/Nav package. All that combines to make it the perfect aestethic package.


DISCUSSION (23)


Kinja'd!!! Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 00:05

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I just sent you an email with some questions regarding the specifics of your drawings


Kinja'd!!! Vicente Esteve > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 00:09

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Thats cool.

Also, I am using this comment to say I am getting a MK7 Golf! I am seriously excited!


Kinja'd!!! BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Vicente Esteve
08/11/2014 at 00:10

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Shweet! :D


Kinja'd!!! PushToStart > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 00:11

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Do they still equip any Beetles with these wheels anymore? I really liked them, personally.


Kinja'd!!! Vicente Esteve > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 00:14

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Thanks! I will be possibly getting the 1.4 TSI with 140hp and 6 speed manual.


Kinja'd!!! BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PushToStart
08/11/2014 at 00:26

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No. They replaced those. I miss them :(


Kinja'd!!! Big Daddy Handsome > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 01:05

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My fiancee and I saw one of these the other day! The wheels are so awesome. Love it.


Kinja'd!!! PushToStart > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 01:53

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damn, I wonder why. They look so good.


Kinja'd!!! Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 03:45

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Do you want those in your drawing? I really like those better


Kinja'd!!! BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > PushToStart
08/11/2014 at 08:13

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No idea. The wheels on the basic now don't look very good at all.


Kinja'd!!! BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
08/11/2014 at 08:16

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For the modern one I like the discs better. But for the old one, if you can find the original design that looks like that, that's the wheels I want on that one.


Kinja'd!!! Svend > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 08:52

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It's okay and I know you don't get the Scirocco there in the U.S. but Scirocco is by far the best looking VW I think.

Top picture is the new tweaked version the bottom picture is the 2008 model.

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Be it the 1.4TSi 125ps 6 speed manual up to the 2.0TSi 280ps 6 speed manual or DSG you all get this beautiful curvy automobile.


Kinja'd!!! BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Svend
08/11/2014 at 09:05

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You had to go and reopen this wound for me, didn't you?


Kinja'd!!! GTI MkVII > Vicente Esteve
08/11/2014 at 09:10

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I've got a Mk7 GTI =) but stopped by the dealer on Sat. to see a regular Golf for the hell of it. They had a top spec SEL in tungsten silver. Damn nice car.


Kinja'd!!! Svend > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 09:14

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I'm sorry man.

It's harder for me though as I see at least three on a regular basis (one is viper green metallic and looks the dogs bollocks) and don't own one.

This is what I want and probably won't get as I'll be sticking with my car and getting the same again and her.

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It's a little easier for you, out of sight out of mind and all that.


Kinja'd!!! Vicente Esteve > GTI MkVII
08/11/2014 at 09:24

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Yes! Oh the GTI is such a cool car, Cant afford it though, so I have to "make do" with the 1.4 TSI. We don't get the 1.8 Turbo as you do, but the 140 HP 1.4, which is just what I will need.

Also, ive started to look for the LED headlights to replace the stock ones. I want original headlights, but I guess ill have to wait until they become more popular.


Kinja'd!!! GTI MkVII > Vicente Esteve
08/11/2014 at 09:32

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Be warned - the factory HID headlights with LED DRL's etc. are not cheap. In addition to the lights, you'll also need the controllers and electric motors for the auto leveling system. And to top it off, your car will need to be coded via VAGCOM/VCDS to enable the new equipment. All told, you're looking at close to $2000 US.

http://www.deutscheautoparts.com/Product/VW/GTI…


Kinja'd!!! Vicente Esteve > GTI MkVII
08/11/2014 at 09:41

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Wow, I didn't thought it could get that complicated. I say these in E-Bay which look MUCH less professional than the ones you showed me.

Front: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-…

Rear: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-OE-LED-…

They are made in China, but I don't know if they will be a "quality" product, or just a waste of money and I am better off buying original ones, albeit more expensive.


Kinja'd!!! GTI MkVII > Vicente Esteve
08/11/2014 at 09:53

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They don't look too bad actually - a couple of guys on VW Vortex have been looking into replicas like these. The tail lights you linked to appear to be OEM at a very fair price.

But the tail lights are also a bit more complicated than just plugging them in and going. At the very least, you will need to code your car to accept them. And depending on what your car initially came with, you may need to rewire or run additional wires to get everything working properly =/

Unfortunately, we don't get the LED tails in the US, so I was extremely eager to order a set after getting my car. But once I saw how difficult it would be to swap them, I've [temporarily] given up on it haha. Just enjoying the car as is =)


Kinja'd!!! Vicente Esteve > GTI MkVII
08/11/2014 at 10:00

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Damn! I thought it was way easier! But you have the front LEDs which look amazing! Ill see what I can do about it, since in the Forums no one has tried a true swap with pictures and instructions.


Kinja'd!!! GTI MkVII > Vicente Esteve
08/11/2014 at 10:12

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Here's an ongoing thread by someone who imported OEM LED tails to give you an idea: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php…


Kinja'd!!! Vicente Esteve > GTI MkVII
08/11/2014 at 10:17

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Thanks a lot! But yeah, its too much complication. Still, I hope in the future, there is a solution on part of VW or someone out there.


Kinja'd!!! PushToStart > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/11/2014 at 11:08

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I forgot what they look like off the top of my head, but I think I remember that back when they had the wheels I pictured, the mid-level wheels in between the base Beetle and the turbo were pretty bad also.