Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II - Page 7

Hollywood · #**121** (**permalink**) 11-16-2009, 01:49 AM

No rocket science involved here. Took out the "bottom" bench of the rear seat, took out the rear seat head rests, folded down the back of the rear seat, and presto.................two seater!

BEETLETHIS · #**122** (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 02:31 PM

yeah i have take mine out before but i actually cu the little holder out for the rear seat back and it isnt to bad with out everything in it and let me tell you, you can feel a little different and not to mention you here more exhaust and the rear brakes grabbing and releasing its really cool

Hollywood · #**123** (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 03:07 PM

Plus, a little less weight is always a good thing!

I wasn't going to have anyone sitting in back anymore anyhow, especially after putting on 19x10" wheels with 255's in back!

Beetlecup · #**124** (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood

Plus, a little less weight is always a good thing!

I wasn't going to have anyone sitting in back anymore anyhow, especially after putting on 19x10" wheels with 255's in back!

Rough ride in the back?

Hollywood · #**125** (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 04:21 PM

No it's not that, it's just that I have finally gotten the set-up tuned perfectly (no rubbing/scraping issues), and didn't want to press my luck by adding two to three hundred additional pounds of passenger downforce.

Picknicker · #**126** (**permalink**) 11-20-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetlecup

Rough ride in the back?

Not for people being smaller than about 5.5

But I can understand removing the rear seats. Mine's just about 2" lower at the back (18x10 with 255s) and I don't dare going any lower

Still, I shouldn't look at this thread anymore, it just keeps me tied to the monitor for too long

Any updates on new RUF parts?

Hollywood · #**127** (**permalink**) 11-20-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Picknicker

Any updates on new RUF parts?

Yeah, as a matter of fact, there will be an update soon. I'm probably being overly optomistic, but I'm hoping to have something totally effin' sick to show ya in a few weeks!

BEETLETHIS · #**128** (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood

Plus, a little less weight is always a good thing!

I wasn't going to have anyone sitting in back anymore anyhow, especially after putting on 19x10" wheels with 255's in back!

YEAH i know what you mean cuz i have 996 turbo twists on my car and they are 18 x 10 in the rear with 265/35/18 and i rub them when im in the car by my self lol but it is the price we pay for the things we want right? the car looks really good and now i have a daily driver the beetle will be getting much love now!!! i cant wait either!!!

Hollywood · #**129** (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEETLETHIS

i have 996 turbo twists on my car and they are 18 x 10 in the rear with 265/35/18 and i rub them when im in the car by my self lol

It took me a long time, and lot of trial and error, but between wheel/tire sizes, offsets, suspension, etc., etc., I finally got my dialed in so I have no rubbing!

I think part of the success is due to the fact that I do have very little added weight in the rear (no seat, rear passengers).

Hollywood · #**130** (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 01:00 PM

Happy Holiday's to everyone on the org!

Look for the RUF BUG to be back in the first quarter of next year, with a couple of last, additional interior mods, ready to do battle on the show circuit in '10!!

vibelife · #**131** (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 04:55 PM

OK, time to share...
New how-to's for the vents and the link to buy that AWESOME grab bar

Hollywood · #**132** (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 05:13 PM

If you do a search, I know there are a couple of "how to's" on the vents around. I know Forvay (Tom) has one on the outer two. I don't have one....sorry.

More bad news.............the grab bar was a custom "one-off", however there is a company that makes one that's practially the exact same thing. Gruvenparts.

Have a great holiday, & keep your eyes peeled for some more RUF SICKNESS!!!

Hollywood · #**133** (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 05:52 PM

OK, so here's some of life's irony for ya. Here I am, sitting under a foot of snow, and what do I get but an email from Germany, showing me what's finally been completed! I'm sure with the Holiday's and all, it's probably going to be a few more weeks before I can actually "hold it in my hands". A rather moot point anyhow, considering the weather.

In any event, I thought I'd finally share some photos of The Worlds First an ONLY RUF Steering Wheel for a New Beetle

Genuine RUF Embossed Air Bag

Another Angle

Can't wait to finally get this thing on the car. I'm just imagining what it's gonna look like. Can you say S I C K ?

MiG · #**134** (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 12:30 AM

Oh My God!
That Is Awesome!
Congrats!!

alexvilla · #**135** (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 12:36 AM

WOW your beetle is sicker every day!! Congrats!!!

MiG · #**136** (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 12:48 AM

I would also like to add:

I do not condone thieving.
Nor do I thieve however, If I was a thief. Only if I was. which I'm not! I would like to thief your car.
That's how much I like it.... and I wouldn't bring it back too!

Hollywood · #**137** (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 01:31 AM

Glad we're not neighbor's.

MiG · #**138** (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 01:33 AM

hahaha

sakuramika · #**139** (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 03:49 PM

I liked your car from old days.

Only some my cars are similar.

sakuramika

Hollywood · #**140** (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 04:37 PM

Thank you very much. I checked out YOUR car. You have some great ideas too!

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