"Der Käfer" (Rhy)
12/02/2013 at 08:22 • Filed to: None
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"Der Käfer" (Rhy)
12/02/2013 at 08:22 • Filed to: None | 0
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Ok so I'm single and the reason being is probably the fact the love of my life is my Beetle, but anyways...
I ordered the Thule Aero Blade roof rack with the fairing
I ordered the VW Stainless Steel exhaust tips but I think I'm going to just get an exhaust setup (magnaflow or neuspeed)
I'm still trying to figure out what else I think I should do.... I want to lower it but not slam it... don't know which route to take...... maybe y'all know what would be best?
Also, what else should I get for the bug? (reasonable stuff)
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Der Käfer
12/02/2013 at 08:38 |
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What year/gen is your bug? I'm sorry, but I'm drawing a blank.
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Der Käfer
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/02/2013 at 08:48 |
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2012
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Der Käfer
12/02/2013 at 08:55 |
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If it's a 2.5, get a tune from United Motorsports or C2. If it's a 2.0T, I'd say go APR or Unitronic. They cost <$1000 and will net you 20-40 hp depending on engine.
BJ
> Der Käfer
12/02/2013 at 09:00 |
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I looked at the AeroBlades, and they seem really nice. The problem is the universal mounting brackets (my car has factory side rails) cost almost 50% more than the bars themselves, and I find it hard justify that kind of expense.
If you're looking to improve/mod your Bug, have you looked at an ECU tune , improved air intake , or lightweight wheels ?
If you're lowering, make sure you get good poly bushings installed at the same time (or just get the polys installed regardless).
Also check out the Top 10 Modifications for your DD and Top 10 Auto Upgrades for under $100 .
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Der Käfer
> BJ
12/02/2013 at 09:21 |
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I went to my dealer to buy a factory rack but VW hasn't come around with one yet, so my dealer researched and came back to me with 3 options, they've put the thules on another bug and said it fit great and it was up to me to choose the standard or aero blades, then I opted for a fairing.... what makes it even better is the fact THE DEALER COVERED THE COSTS for being a loyal customer (merry xmas to me)
The only issue I have with tunes is voiding my warranty..... suspension, intakes and bolt ons I can remove with no trace but the tune will always be present and the dealer with their fancy 'puters will always find a trace...
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Der Käfer
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/02/2013 at 09:24 |
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I worry about voiding my warranty... I want to tune it so bad.
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BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> Der Käfer
12/02/2013 at 09:33 |
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An exhaust and a new suspension will already affect things to some degree on that end. I don't know, I just can't see not going all in once they already have an excuse to void you.
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Der Käfer
> BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/02/2013 at 10:35 |
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the drive train is the only thing I would care about warranty wise, all else is ok.
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BJ
> Der Käfer
12/02/2013 at 11:53 |
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I understand - I'm well past the end of warranty so would consider getting a tune. And you're awful lucky to get such a nice gift from your dealer.
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Der Käfer
> BJ
12/02/2013 at 12:43 |
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I'll call and ask them aboust what effexts what when I lower it and put a full exhaust on it.
My dealer has been very generous and they bend over backwards for me. I think the fact I travel to them to do anything to my car instead of using a local dealer comes into play, oh and my car was in a minor rear end accident that wasnt to their knowledge and they were upset with themselves and the techs for not catching it so they extended my warranty.