has anyone els seen the new pics of the new beetle" if so what do u think of the changes? am kicking around the idear of geting one again but dont know what 2 get ther are a few turbos left around but im thinking cabrio???? new shape as ther are only 3 types on market now deisel " 1600p and 2l cabrio??????if u didnt know no ikon even

Was there talk of the Cab being available in the turbo? Maybe I dreamt it up..

I like the look mate. Nice indicators, nice tails, nice lines.. The concern could be the powerplant selection, sure..

yes i know ???? there are turbos stil avalible but in old shape and not the coulor i want " and know more nb in cyber green only gecko green bit more green than cyber been looking at second hand touareg's but dont think i can aford one and no" cab" in turbo at this stage. i like the cab. thay realy push the tdi tho :o

[ Edited on 17-11-2005 by handycam ]

[ Edited on 17-11-2005 by handycam ]

hahahaha... new it wouldn't be long cam... will you have one before valla???? you gonna cruise up with us??

according to the current website the models available are:
Miami (assume the 1.6L) $26k
1.6L 75kW/148Nm $31800
2.0L 85kW/170Nm $36500
1.8T 110kW/210Nm $39500
Cabrio still only listed as the 2.0L but i believe it is the 05 model runouts. Dont know when the new cabs are meant to arrive as i haven't had the chance to speak to our local dealership in a while.
They have a new shape hardtop in the yard and the front dont look too bad.. guess we will get used to it as the guards are a little flattened on the sides. (ready for bolt on flared guards??? lol)

yes keep me posted id like 2 cruise up with u again if im welcome will have a few other tas bugs with me and its a six month waiting list 4 the new shape???? where in melborne is the dealer ship with one ??? il come over 4 a look ??? want a green cabrio :P i love green as 4 flairs i cant find any yet but a set off 20inch wheeles are a must if i get one ??? not shore yet am looking for an old bug as well

20's hahahaha yeah right...if ya can find them....its bloody hard enough to find 19's

i doubt the vert would come in green...would be good tho

got 20's already lined up maya as 4 colour ??? i could only hope if not il get her painted strait up it has 2 b green

20's don't fit under the NB without cutting the stone guard, or making mods to the strut perch, or making the turning circle about 20 m. They simply foul the inner bits which make the car ride, brake and steer. If you're turning the car into a trailer queen, this may not be an issue for you.

19" wheels are a very tight fit, but will work unless you're at full lock. However your speedo will be out - there are no tyre + rim combos which fix this.

18" plus lowering look the business and do not require any body work. If you go for a +1, your speedo may not be out afterwards.

thanks,
Andrew

mate had a 2000 model nb and the 19 fit know problems with it even lowerd 2 inches lock 2 lock" and there is heaps of room 4 20inch just tyer profile is at a 20 profile wich means big $$$$$ 4 tyers but i get the rims made 2 suit the car should of had 20 b4 thay run 22 in the uk with miniamal mods

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I've been a member of newbeetle.org since 2001... and those guys would know a tyre mod if it's possible. I've never seen one. There's an old thread on Google which discusses these issues from 2001 and 2002.

This is not to say it's impossible, just extremely unlikely without cutting the car. If you make it work, post on newbeetle.org - they'll be all over you.

Andrew

Here's the current "Wheels" thread
http://newbeetle.org/forums/showthread.php?t=493 

In four pages of some wild wheels, nothing over 18".

Andrew

been on the org that long myself mate " its a big fourum" just speeking from what ive done all comes down 2 the offsets have 2 b spot on when people try and fit 5x100 pcd wrx offset is when thay have problems (can not remember the exact numbers have it on paper some were it can b done " maya saw my bug on 19'inch we talked about it at valla. she is wright tho not alot of people make 20 in the wright fitment tho i payed $500 a rim last time

$$$$will get u anything made just means more overtime LOL anyway back 2 my topic " not wheels topic .when i scan some pics il show u and will post on org just dont have a digital camara and have never got around 2 it

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[ Edited on 18-11-2005 by handycam ]

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Originally posted by handycam got 20's already lined up maya as 4 colour ??? i could only hope if not il get her painted strait up it has 2 b green

Funny you say that Maya.. Had those as an option in my mind for weeks... Then that pic came up too.. Guess what is my wallpaper?

Problem is that they are 18 x 8. Depending where you live, live Vic, maximum is 18 x 7.5(the old 2 up 1 out rule).


Told you I had considered it..

cam... just in case you have any further doubts...
do these bring back memories???

and

theres my baby" i had alot of fun in her. the only reason i sold her was i went back 2 work as a butcher and the cream interior didnt like the blood and guts and had a few small problems with her but this time il get black:P that yellow one in that pic is awsome maya what size are thay sad about your crash :cry as for insurance ract our version of your racv insured mine with the wheels and suspention i had it inspected tas is an eazy place 2 get things done but hard 2 get parts rod is there still wheeles going on the cabrio

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some bugs

and again

Quote:

Originally posted by BenettonVW Funny you say that Maya.. Had those as an option in my mind for weeks... Then that pic came up too.. Guess what is my wallpaper? Problem is that they are 18 x 8. Depending where you live, live Vic, maximum is 18 x 7.5(the old 2 up 1 out rule). Told you I had considered it..

another random 'phat bug' picture

this is a favourite

heres the front

heres an 06 Gecko Green

White walls on a NB cabrio? Now that looks HOT !!!!!!


Hmmmmmmmm ???????? Now you got me thinking !

Also have to admit I am a fan of those A8 wheels

That Cabrio is the old model. It's a Cab a guy in the states has done up. Note the flares, etc.
More pics can be seen here..

http://www.newbeetle.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2075 

This is the new one. Note the indicators, and new lines through the gaurds..







[ Edited on 20-11-2005 by BenettonVW ]

Those guards look like they are from the early RS models-the V6 ones that were fitted with 21" wheels and were used for racing.I had a look at 2 that were racing at the Clipsal 500 a few years back-awesome motor cars.