Just got my new 2014 6 speed manual Diesel Beetle and love it! I have had several TDI's in the past and had to sell my gas hog truck to get another. My wife also got a 2014 TDI Passat. We love VW's.
The first day I got mine it went to the stereo shop and got a JL audio 13.5 W7 sub and Focal expert 6.5 components. Its great..
I ordeded the 20's and H&R sport springs. I love how it turned out, sits just perfect. I also put airbags in the rear since I pull a trailer with it. I just got a factory turbo style wing and can't decide if I want to put it on or leave it off? I think it looks kind of clasic without the spoiler. It also looks good with it. Need to decide before I go drilling my hatch. The wheels are Hartmann 20x9x40mm and the tires are 245 35 20. I know someone will ask those sizes. Well, here are some pics.
I went with the factory touch screen head unit. I like the factory look inside. Here are the specs:
Focal flax expert components front and rear 6.5"
Jl 13.5 w7 in a ported box
Jl HD 600/4 for the highs
Jl HD 1200/1 for the bass
Yes it ROCKS! I love it
How did they integrate the amps to the factory deck? Traditional line output converts are ok and then there's a step above like JL's clean sweep or Memphis' 6LA but I was just thinking with all that nice equipment you could really benefit from a DSP/EQ. Something like a Rockford 360.3, Mosconi 6-8, or arc's unit with proper tuning would make a world of a difference!
The Rockford unit gives you the most for your money but believe the arc unit is considered to be the cleanest, most adjustable.
Like I said, just something to think about
Now... You can't just tease me with that photo of the system! Looks like you had a nice custom enclosure built!?! Got to have more pictures!!
stance is everything, and you my friend have achieved greatness.
love the way the car sits, love it.
I am about to pull the trigger on some H&R springs, how is the ride quality? Close to stock?
H&R sport springs say 1.4 inches front and 1.3 rear. I also put Firestone helper airbags in the rear. I pull a trailer sometimes with my motorcycles or golf kart and didn't want it to squat. It also seems like a little smoother ride with about 20 pounds in the bags.
I ordered a factory style wing but decided to leave it off. My opinion is the wing takes away the old school look.
I ordered a factory style wing but decided to leave it off. My opinion is the wing takes away the old school look.[/QUOTE]
My bug didn't come with the spoiler but since I got my roof covered in black vinyl I think it'll really set it off. I like how mean the 2012+ beetles look and am keen to keep mine more modern
I love those Audi-replica alloys! I had them on my Eos and they just look amazing. I wish I could have swapped them with my TDI Beetle, but I found a set of Twisters super cheap and they will be fine until I decide if I want to go larger. I just love the two-tone look of those wheels.
Are that the normal H&R springs? How much is it lowered?
I bought myself some Porsche wheels 215 35 19, and don't think lowering springs will be enough
Nice wheels! Can you get them at VW? I'm picking up my 2015 TDI tomorrow. I was wondering about trailer towing. The specs say that the max is about 800 pounds, and the dealer says that the warranty would be void if towed anything heavier. Do the air bags make it better?
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