retro inspired new beetle,, big rust update new picks

dale-76 · 27-01-2010, 07:06 PM

Hay im dale . Ibourght my bug with the idea of giving it a style points i liked about the air cooled bugs from the cal scene.

as soon as i saw this bug i wanted it just for the the colour really never seen one this green before.

I then got a hold of some 182 empi 5 replicas . I made sure to get bigger tyers for the rears for the look and stance.

of course next on the list was a jan speed coil kit

so a week after i ourchased the bug it was starting to look how i wanted it to

some touches like new black and chrome badges , moon eyes sticker , and pressed plates.

And to finish it off for my road trips surfing down croyde i got my roof rack , i didnt whant to old skl with that because i dont think they look right on new bugs . and a bonnet bra.

Any feedback is welcome , thanks for looking

F17BUG · 27-01-2010, 07:23 PM

Looks gorgeous mate, very nice colour and love what youve done with it!

dale-76 · 27-01-2010, 07:34 PM

cheers matey , yeah the colour is nice looks evan better on the soft top!!

rapidresto · 27-01-2010, 07:44 PM

Nice, i like what you've done

Drew11 · 27-01-2010, 08:37 PM

nice, some i like, some i dont.... yours i love

buggirl · 27-01-2010, 09:51 PM

awsome dude!

Dirty Bugger · 27-01-2010, 09:55 PM

I like it mate. Looks sweet. Me and the missus have one in bright blue with Porsche twist wheels.

What model is yours. Ours is the TDI 100.
I really would like to lower it but im concerned about the clearance of the sump. Is yours really close to the floor?

dale-76 · 28-01-2010, 01:18 AM

Sounds good man lowerd on thoes rims would look sweet ,mines just the 1.6 with the winter pack TOASTY. keeping mine on 18"s kept the sump off the floor

dale-76 · 04-02-2010, 06:27 PM

Hay im thinking of doing somthing preety drastic to my rims. i whant to spray the spokes and centers in an iron paint then patina them leaving the dish and rim polished . What do you all think . I rekkon the contrast of how much i clean the the boady work would look sweet woth rusty wheels please let me know your thoughts?????

Dirty Bugger · 04-02-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dale-76

Sounds good man lowerd on thoes rims would look sweet ,mines just the 1.6 with the winter pack TOASTY. keeping mine on 18"s kept the sump off the floor

Cool. We have 18"s on so that should be ok. Might consider it in the future.

As for the wheels. I would leave them as they are. You can go overboard with the retro NB look. Those wheels look awesome as they are. I would leave it dude.

Oh and also. If you want some good resources join New Beetle Owners Club. Im on there as Jimmy T but be warned, there are some right

on there.