Orange vert bubble

[esears1]

Nice Vert man! what kind of rims are those? They look really sharp! Also how did you paint the inside of the headlights? Does the lense come off so you can paint the inside? I had to replace a bulb awhile back and didn't see where the front lense can come off. My lenses sound like what smartchicks lenses were doing (fogging up) so I wanted to clean them up as well.

~Edward

[tightdub]

Originally Posted by Evanrude

Been some nice diffusers going for $60ish ... the ones with no exhaust cutouts. I bought a regular single cutout from the dealer, before I found the no-cutout one on eBay. so now I'll have an extra I guess.

Oo, he raised the price. $75 now... But considering this one cost $99 originally, it's not so bad.
I bought mine from him

So it fits this bumper fine?
Will buy if so..thanks for the input

[QUOTE=esears1;635945]Nice Vert man! Thanks
what kind of rims are those? Audi RS6 replicas
They look really sharp! Also how did you paint the inside of the headlights? Does the lense come off so you can paint the inside? Yes it will come off with a little heat..there is glue holding the lense to the bezel...which snaps off by gently prying back the plasctic tabs. Some folks use a hairdryer etc..I used the oven and careful wrapping up the lense and other plastic parts to slow the heat...its easier than it sounds...I had to replace a bulb awhile back and didn't see where the front lense can come off. My lenses sound like what smartchicks lenses were doing (fogging up) so I wanted to clean them up as well.
You shd check with her as she just redid them. She can say if the method worked for her..shes tried both now

[Evanrude]

Originally Posted by tightdub

So it fits this bumper fine?
Will buy if so..thanks for the input

Yup, if you check the part #1C00716119AX , then double check it against ECS tuning where you initially could have bought it, you will find that is listed as being for the Votex rear bumper
Home Page > ES#297181 New Beetle Sport Rear Valance Diffuser - 1C00716119AX

So buy it off eBay while you can. But remember, it has NO exhaust cutouts. So as long as you don't have any exhaust tips or extended exhaust, you'll be ok

[icemoc]

Tightbub,

Do yourself a favor and put the diffuser purchase on hold for the moment. It looks like the Votex rear bumper does not fit the convertibles after all.

I had a look last night and there are several differences. I've contacted ECS and waiting for their response....

[tightdub]

Cool..I want the one with no cutouts anyway..so that is perfect.

Originally Posted by icemoc

Tightbub,

Do yourself a favor and put the diffuser purchase on hold for the moment. It looks like the Votex rear bumper does not fit the convertibles after all.

I had a look last night and there are several differences. I've contacted ECS and waiting for their response....

Good info..thanks...
Please note the differences for me...I am gonna have it fondled with til it works hopefully...worse case I will butcher it and fit the lower part to an oem one. I have a friend who does this daily. He worked at a place where they repaired plastic automotive parts. Being that its on the rear I wont have to worry abt it scraping...but it all depends on how much of a difference. Thanks for the info...

On a side note...my wing is ready for pick up less than 24 hrs after dropping it off

[MiG]

The bug looks great! Love the wheels.

[Zuri]

Originally Posted by MiG

The bug looks great! Love the wheels.

Me too! I put them on my list of "potential wheels that I want to buy in the future"

[tightdub]

Thank u both...I lucked up on em new off vwvortex. I had my eye on another set but these were in my budget

I cleaned up the rear seat today from my pooch (Daisy)jumping in it with dirty paws. Also vacd it out and wiped the console down with vinyl/leather cleaner I really want to start keeping the car cleaner than I have been. I appreciate it so much more after I do clean it.

[yoyorob]

Originally Posted by tightdub

.... I appreciate it so much more after I do clean it.....

absolutely!

[esears1]

Thanks for the info.. I'll check with smartchick to see how she did hers.



[QUOTE=esears1;635945]Nice Vert man! Thanks
what kind of rims are those? Audi RS6 replicas
They look really sharp! Also how did you paint the inside of the headlights? Does the lense come off so you can paint the inside? Yes it will come off with a little heat..there is glue holding the lense to the bezel...which snaps off by gently prying back the plasctic tabs. Some folks use a hairdryer etc..I used the oven and careful wrapping up the lense and other plastic parts to slow the heat...its easier than it sounds...I had to replace a bulb awhile back and didn't see where the front lense can come off. My lenses sound like what smartchicks lenses were doing (fogging up) so I wanted to clean them up as well.
You shd check with her as she just redid them. She can say if the method worked for her..shes tried both now

[JGC843]

Originally Posted by tightdub

First gig in it.. Chattanooga Tenn. Great Club and owners

I live right outside Chattanooga. I've heard of it, but I have never been to the Comedy Catch before. I'll have to check it out sometime.

[tightdub]

I will be there with Tim Wilson April 22nd-24th. Its a great spot for comedy.

[smartchick2009]

hey. where did Dumpkin go?

MOAR PICS!!!!

[tightdub]

Will edit in pics tomorrow. I been in yo threads tho
I actually picked painted a front stress bar for it today. WRD...thinkin its gonna scrape tho. Goin to install it tomorrow hopefully w the sway bar on rear.

Also gonna test fit the wing. I got it back and have been checking fitment making sure its not tact on the back all wierd. Maybe even send it for paint.

It was only sent to be sealed up proper from me trimming it for the vert hatch. It was done with industrial strengh glass material. Its red and nothing like what I would have done. I couldnt be happier with the results for.
Im still waiting to check fitment on my rear bumper b4 shaving or painting anything.


Also talked to a guy abuout my top and probably gonna get it recovered sooner than I thought...may have news for vert owners...stay tuned

[MiG]

Originally Posted by tightdub

Took less than two hours..

So I was looking at my buddies passat a while back and I noticed this...


Was picturing this and was curious as to what it would take to get this look on the bubble


In process...

Originally Posted by tightdub

Thanks Matt..

Been working on the lip for it...I had to get some foam board to help keep it in position. Pic w unmolested passat spoiler for reference on how much it has to curve.


A few wood screws to help attach it to the board..


Im still working on it but so far it looks promising.
I also got my extra dash piece to finish the double din/nav mod

How's the front lip comming along? Any more pictures to share?

[tightdub]

Originally Posted by MiG

How's the front lip comming along? Any more pictures to share?

Still waitn to have time for fiberglass work on it...Ill get some pics later today.

Last weekend I road up to the SC welcome center to meet my buddy Sam. We put the new hella lights in his cabby...His wife read a book while we did so. Cool time. Like being at a park.


My buddys shop/job...stopped by after meeting Sam.

[yoyorob]

damn....dumpkin is effen sweet! love your carwash shot. you're just missing the hotties, bikinis, cold beers.....

[smartchick2009]

TIM!! DUMPKIN IS SO FINE!

i need to lower my coils, yours makes mine look bad lol

[MiG]

Dam those wheels are hot!

[tightdub]

Originally Posted by MiG

Dam those wheels are hot!

Which set of wheels..lolIm lovin them all..

Yoyorob: Im the one taking the pic...no wash for me that day.
Yoyo and Carlik two good friends of mine are the labor in the pic. Carl has the wagon and Yoyo owns the Gti and Raddo. Thanks to them both Dumpkin looks nicer. They really look out for me when they can...and vice versus.