[Djordje]

Covered all the pieces with one layer of 35g glass surface(Tissue) and starter working with body filler...

 

[Djordje]

wet sanded and polish the rear left fender mold

next step is lamination and vacuum bagging...

 

[Djordje]

Here is the cheap and most efficient way how to make it good "racing engine and transmission mounts" using Polyurethane Casting Rubber. I used Shore A70, but you can use anything between 60-85, everything below that will be too soft, and above will be too stiff...

Cut this and remove the oil from the inside...Properly clean, I used brake cleaner because it's very easy to use ...

Same for the other one...In the time you are waiting for this one to cure enough you can continue with the rest of the mount you can prepare and do another one...

Carefully mask this side.

Slowly pour the casting rubber.

When the first one is cured enough that you can handle it.Depends on the product, but mine take less than 10 minutes to dry on the touch...Take and mask this side.

Casting rubber is coming with component A and component B. How much do you need it?
For the middle part, we cut and removed oil you need around 100g for the main holes on the mounts you need around 230g for both of them... A+B=560g

 

[Djordje]

Just removed the tape, all looks good and clean!

 

[Djordje]

Fitting Intercooler - Treadstone TR8C - 575 HP



Here is the marked part you have to trim...to be able to fit.

Also, this plastic needs to be trimmed a bit as well.

Plan to fit the oil cooler above and then make a hole in the bumper.

For now, all looks good.

 

[Djordje]

Finally, have something to show...Work hard on the rear bumper and fenders. Still, I need to trim a bit and fit correctly, but the parts are ready to use...

Here you can see molds and one of the model I made.

Light and strong,I'm so supriced how light is...
I used 1x 225g chopped strand matt and 2x450g chopped strand matt

There is a still big gap,but that is because is not fitted yet.


Here is the final product...

Cheers,
Djordje

 

[cnbeetle02]

Oh wow this is amazing. Loving the build can't wait to see more!

 

[Djordje]

Oh wow this is amazing. Loving the build can't wait to see more!

Thank you for your support!

 

[Djordje]

rough fitment

 

[Levene]

Hey man,thank you for checking...Probably your the only one who is interested for this topic and progress of my projects [emoji1787]

I ordered couple more main parts[emoji847]
Almost there

1. 871389-5004s Garrett g25-550 0.72 vband standard rotation external WG
2.Treadstone TR8C
3.787-2250-21-93C JE-Pistons PIN STRAIGHT WALL PIN 20 mm. 5.33mm wall 4x
4.Phenolic intake manifold spacer for the 1.8T large port
5.KW v3

I'll install kw v3 soon as they arrived and I'll share you couple photos....Rest od the things I,m working like wide body kit and everything else,will wait for now.I will not publish and progress related to that.

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I'm interested in following your project's progress.

 

[BBB76]

Incredible stuff. Keep the updates coming

 

[Djordje]

It's a shame almost six months without an update

I encountered a problem that cannot be solved in an easy way...Basically, my molds for the rear bumper and rear fender are not good in terms of proportion. The fender and rear bumper are not fitting correctly.

It was a long journey, I learned a lot, but I will not stop with this. It's on the side for now, because I want to focus on the engine build right now and interior.
As you know it's freshly painted and it's a very well-looking car even right now.

I worked on battery relocation and making a surge tank. I designed 3D-printed holders for surge tanks and battery brackets...

Some bibs and bobs arrived
NPPARTS Short Shifter for Vag Gearboxes
3x MOTUL GEAR COMPETITION 75W-140 1 L
x 5 MANN-FILTER W 719/30 oil filter
FEBI BILSTEIN 31110 oil cooler
FEBI BILSTEIN 18776 Seal ring, oil cooler
Sachs 1874 000 003 Flywheel Screw Set
ELRING 376.843 cylinder head gasket
MAPCO 16810HPS MAPCO 16809 M10x60 12.9
Nimbus GII 2 Layer Heat Shield Material
Goodridge Fireproof Sleeve For 200-10/12 Hose
CV-2 GREASE WITH MOLY

12 Pc Silicone Coolant Hoses For 1.8T
Cast Aluminium Coolant thermostat Flange Upgrade Kit
Pro-Race Engineering 144×20 I Beam Rifle Drilled Connecting Rods
BOV Race Port GenV Black Turbosmart
Nord-Lock NL8SP
Crankshaft gear for VW Audi

I cut the hole for the oil cooler and mount the intercooler and oil cooler as well.

also, mesh is mounted, but needs to powder-coated into black matt

The trunk is painted into a black matt and the surge tank is welded and ready to use. Need to polish it, but it's ready to install.

 

[Djordje]

The head is done and packed in stretch foil...

 

[Adriaan]

Wow! This is amazing. You inspire me to do more. My 05 NB has had 13 owners before me and has been neglected very much. I am working on getting her tidy. It's only been 3 months, but I know I'm in this for life. I don't even want to calculate how much I've spent so far. Much respect to you! I can't wait to see the finished result (if there even is such a thing as a finished Beetle)

 

[Djordje]

Wow! This is amazing. You inspire me to do more. My 05 NB has had 13 owners before me and has been neglected very much. I am working on getting her tidy. It's only been 3 months, but I know I'm in this for life. I don't even want to calculate how much I've spent so far. Much respect to you! I can't wait to see the finished result (if there even is such a thing as a finished Beetle)

Thank you, man, I have a list of the parts and prices...money I spend, but I close my eyes.Thank you for your kind words!

 

[Djordje]

I finally finished the surge tank and battery relocation. All done!

 

[Djordje]

It's time to build an engine

 

[Djordje]

 

[Djordje]

Almost there ))))

 

[billymade]

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

Wow, you have made a lot of progress since your last updates in 2023; is the car running and
on the road yet?