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#9 · (Edited)
What is your opinion on the powerflex poly bushings; on your suspension rebuild? Some have gone with solid rubber bushing for the trailing arms; on the subframe from the seat cupra, rather then poly bushings. Thoughts?

Seat Cupra Rear Axle Bushing Pair (A4)
Spidan-GKNSpidan-GKN

OEM Number: 6LL501541 Manufacturer Number: 411945

I installed some poly bushing on my front control arms; i ended up, having to use energy brand grease, to get them, to stop squeaking.

Formula 5 Prelube

Energy Suspension Formula 5 Bushing Prelube

www.energysuspensionparts.com www.energysuspensionparts.com

I am about to upgrade my shocks and struts; how would you describe the Bilstein B6 ride quality, performance characteristics and would you recommend them to others? Thanks.



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Hey, one LAST question about your suspension setup; you said, that you are using Eibach springs with the stock height! Are these just stock replacements or performance springs with no lowering in height? All the Eibach springs I can find; are "sports" springs and lower the vehicle. Any info or part #'s appreciated; looking at the Eibach catalog, they show this: Eibach 8567.140 Pro-Kit Performance Springs. Sorry, to keep asking but I would like some performance springs but keep a similar stock height. Thanks.
 
#27 · (Edited)
Wow, nice R&D and CAD/3D modeling, prototype printing work! Would this be the stock air box “snorkel”; so, there is “cold air from outside and water doesn’t’ go into into the intake, causing hydro locking of the pistons? Are you using the stock air-box or a aftermarket type? Many have said, the stock new beetle/mark iv vw air box; is actually pretty free flowing and has the benefit of getting true “cold air”; from the snorkel system, which gets air from outside.

You seem very skilled with body work and customizing things in your New Beetle! Are you a professional in the automotive repair or performance tuning trade?


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#29 ·
Aha! As a former body shop guy myself; I had a feeling, you had a similar background! Nice airbrush work !:)


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#41 ·
Wow, you are going all the way with the “breathing” on your 1.8T build and “no expense spared”! Only the best parts chosen! Nice! :)


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#80 ·
AvocadoBeetle said:
My daughter has an '03 Beetle GLS.

We're trying to find interior parts here and there but, we can't find the right color.
Whenever we order something beige/tan to match. It is always darker than the original.
Her interior is a lot lighter. Almost a cream color.

Is there somewhere I can find the original color options for interior and exterior?

Thanks for any help
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Wow, you have made a lot of progress since your last updates in 2023; is the car running and
on the road yet?
 
#83 · (Edited)
Can you make a video of you driving and the engine running, the exhaust sounds that would be awesome! It would be cool to hear and see your upgrade results! Have you done a Dyno test yet? Congratulations, on your project completion; it sounds like everything has turned out well and you’ve done amazing work!

ps: can you post more overall pictures of the cars bodywork and the interior work?
 
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