ALERT - Orange Color Concept FS

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Here's one for all your color concept rachetheads! Bet this can be bought right!

Found this on today!

Volkswagen : Beetle - New - eBay (item 250728876728 end time Dec-02-10 19:34:28 PST)

And if the Orange Color Concept was too old for you and you're not a rachethead, then here's another. And the higher miles don't bother you, here's what I'm betting will go well under $6K. No Reserve Auction

Volkswagen : Beetle - New - eBay (item 290504773058 end time Nov-30-10 17:58:44 PST)

[dnyed]

If you find any other, post them in this thread! That way, they are all together.

[DrTrae]

What's going on with that first one you linked? Ricer had too much fun with a rattle can or something it looks like.

More seriously, is that a factory rear bumper? I always loved the look of that recess or whatever it is, being textured. But I don't want to bedliner mine, and every time I look at the Turbo S rear, I like it less.

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by DrTrae

Ricer had too much fun with a rattle can or something it looks like.

More seriously, is that a factory rear bumper? I always loved the look of that recess or whatever it is, being textured.

Don't see the rattle can paint you are talking about.

The rear, and the fender guards are dealer sold and/or installed options. I don't like them either.
Go here: [Courtesy of Gunther (NBM)]

[DrTrae]

Really? All that Orange on the door cards? Around the stereo, climate control, shifter and cup holders? I have a Snap Orange Color Concept. That's not how they come from the factory.

Wow also, didn't notice the first time I looked, but the inserts on those Take 5's are gone.

Thanks for that catalog link!

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by DrTrae

Really? All that Orange on the door cards? Around the stereo, climate control, shifter and cup holders? I have a Snap Orange Color Concept. That's not how they come from the factory.

Wow also, didn't notice the first time I looked, but the inserts on those Take 5's are gone.

Thanks for that catalog link!

Don't know much about the Color Concepts. Personally don't like the two tone seats and interiors, but I can see a younger generations' attraction to them. I was young once. Didn't buy a new Porsche Boxster S about 10 years ago and the two tone was one of the reasons. Different strrokes for different folks.

Not positive those are even Take 5 wheels, why would anyone remove the inserts, unless they just got real shabby looking. The red inserts on my '05 Flint Gray's Take 5s need some attention!

You are very welcome for the link, I couldn't believe I happen on it. Looks like the real deal!

[Palmettoguy]

Originally Posted by dnyed

If you find any other, post them in this thread! That way, they are all together.

X10

That way people that are actually selling their OWN cars dont get bumped to the bottom of the pages due to EBAY auctions.

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Consider it done for any I post.

How about a separate classified topic, something like
NBsFS - Found on the Web!

There is a search engine that searches all the Craigslist Cities and all Web based sales and auction sites but I can't find the link!

[Palmettoguy]

Originally Posted by MyOtherRidesAVette

There is a search engine that searches all the Craigslist Cities and all Web based sales and auction sites but I can't find the link![/I]

SearchTempest - The EASY way to search Craigslist

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Yes, that's it! ty

[Evanrude]

Originally Posted by MyOtherRidesAVette

Don't know much about the Color Concepts. Personally don't like the two tone seats and interiors, but I can see a younger generations' attraction to them. I was young once. Didn't buy a new Porsche Boxster S about 10 years ago and the two tone was one of the reasons. Different strrokes for different folks.

Not positive those are even Take 5 wheels, why would anyone remove the inserts, unless they just got real shabby looking. The red inserts on my '05 Flint Gray's Take 5s need some attention!

You are very welcome for the link, I couldn't believe I happen on it. Looks like the real deal!

I *love* my color concept. But with that thought in mind, the bi-color seats are a PAIN to keep clean >_<

And, I know I had to take my Take-5 inserts off because they warped
Photo of warped inserts : http://pumpkintechnologies.com/bug/wheel/2.jpg
(that photo was taken about a year and a half ago, they got much worse after that, and VW says it's "Normal")

Every single one of them warped in some way and had gaps between the wheels and them. It looked really trashed. I spoke with VW about getting new ones, but a fresh set of inserts is $55 per insert. And no way am I paying $1100 for 20 pieces of plastic that will just warp again. My car only has 57,000 miles on it, no reason why the plastic should warp, but it does it on SOME cars and NOT on others. It's hit or miss from what I have seen.

Instead, I'm looking at having the wheels cleaned and powdercoated. That only costs about $250 - $300 *total*.

This is what it looks like now with no inserts.. : http://pumpkintechnologies.com/test/Sting/5s/5s.jpg

This is what it'll look like once I get the wheels powdercoated... : http://pumpkintechnologies.com/test/...5s/black5s.jpg

And *finally* I'm going to start working on the hardwood floor in the back of Sting. Give it that '50's pickup-bed look, but with locking storage bins in the floor for my camera and gear.

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

That's too bad about your wheels. The yellow inserts make the wheels and the wheels make the car!

Your idea of pc'ing the wheels doesn't look bad in your photoshop pic but I deal with pc in my business and it's not cheap, esp when there is masking involved.

Have you tried this place for replacement inserts? If I'm understanding this site, and it's the real deal, this is where your dealer would be getting the inserts and they get less for the whole wheel than your rip you off dealer wants for the inserts.

Go here: Volkswagen Beetle Wheels / Rims, Lights & Mirrors

Let me know what they want for the inserts, I have red ones on my Take 5s, and I'm sure others here would be interested.

[SEABEECM1]

I have been trying o find a orange beetle TDI 5 SPEED but no luck yet

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Here's a nationwide search engine link for you
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What do you want to spend?