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**Big_Jim** · 01-19-2012, 05:49 PM

how about color matched to the body color?

one8turbo · 01-19-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

how about color matched to the body color?

considering it, but I want to get them powder coated, not painted and I'm worried they'd never really match and the difference would look awkward. Im leaning towards orange to match the pinstripe, or brown because...well it would fit in with the cars colors. I also hate that "hey look at me my wheels are a ridiculous color" look so orange worries me honestly. I like it because i think it will match well, btu if everyone is going to think I'm some scenester wanna be ass hole i wouldn't want to do it.

lownslow95 · 01-19-2012, 06:15 PM

Honestly, I would do brown. Just seems like in my mind it would actually look good in this car, and I'm one who hates odd ball colors like that.

one8turbo · 01-19-2012, 06:19 PM

yea i def think it would look good. Wheel color is the last thing i have to decide on right now though. Still have to make sure the adapters i ordered are going to work out, then **** with the camber, then order tires while I'm polishing the lips up, and finally get the faces coated lol...busy 2-3 weeks ahead of me

94integra · 01-19-2012, 06:24 PM

nice,theres one by my house same color and 4 door in mint condition. wheels are awesome,good luck with the build.

Vtecepidemic · 01-19-2012, 07:19 PM

Cream or brown.

Euro bumpers are good. I like the look.

one8turbo · 01-19-2012, 11:25 PM

yea I'm really leaning towards brown now...well see when the time comes. And thanks, i really think the bumpers made a huge difference.

one8turbo · 01-28-2012, 12:13 AM

just gonna leave this here. Looks like my "idk the specs of these wheels so ill just order 20mm adapters" plan is going to work just fine.

caldwell · 01-28-2012, 02:19 PM

mad stance brah ! lol

Vtecepidemic · 01-28-2012, 03:04 PM

Damn. Say goodbye to your tires. Hah.

one8turbo · 01-28-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by caldwell

mad stance brah ! lol

****'s mad waffled bro. The stance is going to be so epicly dope i can't wait

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Originally Posted by Vtecepidemic

Damn. Say goodbye to your tires. Hah.

remember: toe kills tires, not camber

VQpoweredZ · 02-14-2012, 04:09 PM

This is great man.

I'm thinking about picking up a diesel mk1 caddy as a project and parts car over the summer. Any major rust problems at all with this? I'm praying I can get lucky and find something that isn't in terrible shape.

20 mm adapters worked out perfect, brown would look good on the faces. Can't wait to see updates.

one8turbo · 02-14-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VQpoweredZ

This is great man.

I'm thinking about picking up a diesel mk1 caddy as a project and parts car over the summer. Any major rust problems at all with this? I'm praying I can get lucky and find something that isn't in terrible shape.

20 mm adapters worked out perfect, brown would look good on the faces. Can't wait to see updates.

A rust free diesel caddy that runs is gonna pull $5k easily :/ but a great car nonetheless. Luckily I'm prett much rust free as well :D

And yea the wheels are getting put on hold as i just ordered some corrado steelies the other day so i can actually get the car on the road again. The epsilons will be on by show season probably though

VQpoweredZ · 02-14-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by one8turbo

A rust free diesel caddy that runs is gonna pull $5k easily :/ but a great car nonetheless. Luckily I'm prett much rust free as well :D

And yea the wheels are getting put on hold as i just ordered some corrado steelies the other day so i can actually get the car on the road again. The epsilons will be on by show season probably though

Damn I gotta start saving and searching more then, thanks for the heads up though. I'll probably shoot you a PM if I end up finding one for some advice, still really new to the vw world haha. Glad to hear that your Rabbit is basically rust free too, i've heard some horror stories.

one8turbo · 02-14-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VQpoweredZ

Damn I gotta start saving and searching more then, thanks for the heads up though. I'll probably shoot you a PM if I end up finding one for some advice, still really new to the vw world haha. Glad to hear that your Rabbit is basically rust free too, i've heard some horror stories.

mk1's are up in price right now, especially diesels :/ And yea my last mk1 was a rust bucket

But yea if you have any questions regarding mk1s feel free to hit me up

SHOdude · 02-14-2012, 11:28 PM

I thought you weren't gonna stance it

VQpoweredZ · 02-14-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by one8turbo

mk1's are up in price right now, especially diesels :/ And yea my last mk1 was a rust bucket

But yea if you have any questions regarding mk1s feel free to hit me up

cool, thanks again man.

OutToWinPAHC · 02-14-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOdude

I thought you weren't gonna stance it

And save it, and not ruin it

KurtyIce · 02-15-2012, 12:57 PM

this thing is going to be so beautiful, there's nothing better than an old VW.

one8turbo · 02-22-2012, 05:07 PM

So some plans changed and she's been sitting for a little bit but this weekend is looking like a good time to bring her home

I sold the epsilons and bought my newest project (2011 Honda Ruckus), and bought a set of corrado steelies and put my 165/45/15s on them. I love the way they look and don't regret selling the epsilons at all especially since i made like $300 off of them. All i have to do is finish installing my fixed front vent windows and ill be bringing here home hopefully for good. :D

01-19-2012, 06:19 PM	#24
one8turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delco Member #6018 My Ride: '11 wrx iTrader: (1)	yea i def think it would look good. Wheel color is the last thing i have to decide on right now though. Still have to make sure the adapters i ordered are going to work out, then **** with the camber, then order tires while I'm polishing the lips up, and finally get the faces coated lol...busy 2-3 weeks ahead of me __________________ lol@tst

01-19-2012, 07:19 PM	#26
Vtecepidemic Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaw AFB, SC Member #7619 My Ride: 91 Honda Prelude Si 4WS----- 97 Honda Prelude SH ATTS iTrader: (1)	Cream or brown. Euro bumpers are good. I like the look. __________________ '91 Prelude Si 4ws. / '97 Prelude SH the '91 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. the '97 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-19-2012, 11:25 PM	#27
one8turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delco Member #6018 My Ride: '11 wrx iTrader: (1)	yea I'm really leaning towards brown now...well see when the time comes. And thanks, i really think the bumpers made a huge difference. __________________ lol@tst

01-28-2012, 12:13 AM	#28
one8turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delco Member #6018 My Ride: '11 wrx iTrader: (1)	just gonna leave this here. Looks like my "idk the specs of these wheels so ill just order 20mm adapters" plan is going to work just fine. __________________ lol@tst

01-28-2012, 02:19 PM	#29
caldwell Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prospect Park PA ( DELCO ) Member #8072 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Ram iTrader: (0)	mad stance brah ! lol __________________ opposite of stanced, and fitted... what am i doing here ???

01-28-2012, 03:04 PM	#30
Vtecepidemic Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaw AFB, SC Member #7619 My Ride: 91 Honda Prelude Si 4WS----- 97 Honda Prelude SH ATTS iTrader: (1)	Damn. Say goodbye to your tires. Hah. __________________ '91 Prelude Si 4ws. / '97 Prelude SH the '91 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. the '97 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-14-2012, 04:09 PM	#32
VQpoweredZ Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14851 My Ride: 2006 Nissan 350z iTrader: (0)	This is great man. I'm thinking about picking up a diesel mk1 caddy as a project and parts car over the summer. Any major rust problems at all with this? I'm praying I can get lucky and find something that isn't in terrible shape. 20 mm adapters worked out perfect, brown would look good on the faces. Can't wait to see updates. __________________ 2006 Black 350z. Mines. Volk Racing. HKS. Tommy Kaira. BC Racing. SPC. Project Kics.

02-15-2012, 12:57 PM	#39
KurtyIce Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia Member #17850 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic LX iTrader: (0)	this thing is going to be so beautiful, there's nothing better than an old VW.

02-22-2012, 05:07 PM	#40
one8turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delco Member #6018 My Ride: '11 wrx iTrader: (1)	So some plans changed and she's been sitting for a little bit but this weekend is looking like a good time to bring her home I sold the epsilons and bought my newest project (2011 Honda Ruckus), and bought a set of corrado steelies and put my 165/45/15s on them. I love the way they look and don't regret selling the epsilons at all especially since i made like $300 off of them. All i have to do is finish installing my fixed front vent windows and ill be bringing here home hopefully for good. :D __________________ lol@tst

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