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GINA - Pepper the 2000 red 1.8T

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Here's Pepper, 2000 1.8T. First pic is how he ended up, and the others are from Nov05

Engine/Performance
GIAC X+ chip
Forge DV
Neuspeed P-flo intake
Vibrant cat-back exhaust
Samco red silicone vacuum hoses
Rear engine bay weather stripping delete
ABD lower IC pipe
ECS Stage 1 clutch kit (14lb flywheel, VR6 clutch)
Apex Tuning silicone throttle body hose
Painted engine cover, washer fluid cap, and coolant cap
Snowbox removal

Suspension/Wheels
Autotech ClubSport Stage 1 suspension
18" ASA AR2 wheels with VW center caps
Dunlop SP Sport FM901 tires
BFI Lower Front Tie Bar

Brakes
Mintex Red Box brake pads
ATE PremiumOne Orbital Slotted rotors
Red painted calipers

Exterior Mods
Caractere rear spoiler
TVA front splitters
Clear corner lenses with Silverstar bulbs
Red/clear OEM looking taillights with Silverstars
Red vinyl emblem insert on rear
Fog light grilles
Turbo emblem
Blacked out fog bar
S2000 antenna
Bosch Icon wiper blades
Glossy black roof
Black joey-modded headlights
ATS sideskirts
Hood with shaved emblem and molded Bernt wipercowl

Interior Mods
Pioneer DEH-P6700MP headunit
50% tint all around
Red grab handle ends and speedometer ends
TT racing pedals
Custom NB dead pedal
Red accents around knobs
Saratoga Saddlebag
Euro switch
Dimpled aluminum steering wheel spokes
Turbo S style shift knob (5 speed)
Black shift boot w/ silver stitching
Red/black sport seats
Red/black door panels
Turbo S doorpins
TT side vents
Black panels
Brushed aluminum door handles


2006 Season Awards
Spring Show n Go: 2nd place
Waterama: 1st place
Summer Sizzle: 3rd place
H2O: 2nd place
Fall Show n Go: 1st place

2007 Season Awards
Farmington: 1st place
Spring Show n Go: 3rd place
Volksfest 07: 1st place
Dubs on the Lake: 2nd place
VAG Fair: 1st place
VW SuperJam: 1st place
H20: 3rd place

2008 Season Awards
Spring Show n Go: 1st place
Waterama: 1st place
Waterfest: 2nd place
H20: 1st place

2009 Season Awards
Spring Show n Go: 3rd place
Dubs at the Beach: 1st place
VW June Bug: 1st place
Waterfest: 3rd place

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Loooookin gooood Gina! How do those inserts install?:confused:
It's Rock Creek Park in DC :)

chris, they're almost like stickers, but better. You peel them off and position them, then just place them on. I rubbed them down with a q-tip to make sure they were stuck on there real good. So far, they've survived against rain, snow, ice, and car washings, so they're not real flimsy like stickers are :p
Where'd you get the inserts from? I'd love to do mine in Cyber Green! Or perhaps the dakr green I'm getting my pinstripes in...
The new tailights look great Gina :)
Nice install job too.
heyou said:
Where'd you get the inserts from? I'd love to do mine in Cyber Green! Or perhaps the dakr green I'm getting my pinstripes in...
Got them from Slug, I'm sure you could send him a PM and ask for them :)

captbp, thanks! They were actually a lot harder to install than I thought. Getting the old ones out was hard, and putting the rubber gasket around the new ones was even harder. Doing it in 30 degree weather didn't help either :rolleyes: It was all worth it though, I really like them!
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Went out this morning and snapped a few new photos. Washed yesterday, but still needs a wax bad! Also way too sunny, you can almost see the swirls. At least you can finally see the tint though. You can see the difference up against the neighbor's house - nothing too drastic, but perfect for me :) enjoy..

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Where did you get the tint done? I'm planning on doing a modest tint like yours someday, although maybe a bit darker. Did they do a good job?
I got it done at National Glass Tinting in Kensington, they did a great job! They guy Marc really knows his stuff, they've been around since the 60s I think. It wasn't as expensive as some other places around here, but doing research online, everyone is pleased with their work.
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Spent 5 hours doing some spring cleaning on Pepper today. I washed, clayed, washed again, and waxed. I also put on the Trb stripes, but I did a pretty crappy install job. There are a few air bubbles, but you can't really see them unless you're up close. I think he's got potential for the Show&Go next month...assuming they have a NB class :rolleyes: comments?

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Me likey! I didn't know the turbonium stripes were still available! Plus the valve stem caps are very cool! Nice job, and heck yeah! Show him!:D
GINA said:
Spent 5 hours doing some spring cleaning on Pepper today. I washed, clayed, washed again, and waxed. I also put on the Trb stripes, but I did a pretty crappy install job. There are a few air bubbles, but you can't really see them unless you're up close. I think he's got potential for the Show&Go next month...assuming they have a NB class :rolleyes: comments?
Gina,

That looks so sharp, I love it!!


What is this clay, you are talking about!

John
Thanks Chris and John! :)

John, here's a link about clay bars http://www.newbeetle.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3622&highlight=clay
It basically a piece of clay, you lube up the surface with quick detailer and rub the clay over the car. Just gets all the nasties off the paint and makes it smooth as glass. I figure we're not getting any more snow *crosses fingers* so it was a good day to get this done.
Wilson? Trust me. If you look like Wilson, I must look like Rosie O'Donell!!! LOL!

Besides, Wilson's dead! (...or at least the guy who played him is!)

Cute ride!

:)
:lol: It took me the longest time to figure out what you were talking about! I just meant since I was hiding half my face, not that I looked like a dead man :p
Gina, I love the new stripes on Pepper. You are doing some awesome work to your little beauty.:)
Mary:)
Thanks Mary, Rubie is looking awesome as well sporting the new tint :)
He looks superb. Awaiting pics of a great caliper job!
A little teaser pic of what I've been working on all day ;)

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O...m...g

that beetle is HOT HOT HOT!!! I'm so jelouse...wow...haha I'm speechless
I see red in there;) Lookin good Gina:goodjob:
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