So Im sitting here reading all the ideas that people have to mod their dubs. and the question comes across my mind, "Is the there one 'must do' mod??" I know it would vary from model to model, but in terms of the ole dak dak motor in all itsdifferent forms, is there one thing that everyone would do? I'll put it out there and see what you come up with!
Cheers Todd

Lower it by about 50mm.

im going with the t4 conversion and a brake upgrade. also depending on where you are a heater upgrade.

new coupler and bush on the gear shift rod

Flanged connectors on heater boxes

Actually, if it is in relation only to the motor itself, then I will say fitting a threaded barb to the fuel pump and carby with the fuel line in one pice between the two with the filter under the car.

Beetles would not have as much chance of catching on fire with this mod.

nolathane bushes, electric window washer pump spray thingie, painted caliper (+5hp), starter relay
a cup holder would be nice but i just wedge it between front seats.

I know old VW's have been running for years and years without it but a full flow oil system seems a pretty smart investment for your aircooled engine for these modern times.

some evry interesting replies. I was sure that there would be more about cranking the horsepower etc etc ..... I was mistaken ...

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Originally posted by chippy So I'm sitting here reading all the ideas that people have to mod their dubs. and the question comes across my mind, "Is the there one 'must do' mod??" I know it would vary from model to model, but in terms of the ole dak dak motor in all its different forms, is there one thing that everyone would do? I'll put it out there and see what you come up with! Cheers Todd

I have to confess Lee that I'm not a HUGE fan of the later model beetles. However your bug is a very tidy example of a classy VW ... nice work! (I've always wanted to drive a semi-auto .... )
Todd

what is the green thing with the red hose going to it , in the top left of the engine bay ??


Clutch servo CONTROL VALVE which works off Vacuum
RED hose is the main Vacuum hose

LEE

I would think the 'must have' speed mod that everybody starts with is an upgraded exhaust system. You got to loose that pee shooter if your chasing hp.

Electronic ignition

FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
every car should have one.. or more

decent exhaust and electronic ignition

Here is a good list of things

http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles/mods.htm 

At least a 1915cc

Hey - no-one's said sound system yet !!!

Doesn't have to be exxy with massive subs or anything like that, but something that sounds reasonable and is on par with a modern car.

I'm not a doof doof kinda guy, but bigger engine or exhaust also means bigger sound system in my book....

" Dump it".

what are the lights down the right side of the dash for lee ??
T

Ask Dave carter what is needed for a good beetle sound system.... Good fun.

remove the death foam NOWOWWWW!! If u got a later beetle... but i don't think u do, when u mentioned ur not all that much of a fan with them :P

Number one mod for me: 6" wide rims. Makes such a difference to the handling, looks much better and the wider tyres are cheaper and easier to find.

Following that, electric windscreen washer bottle. And modern globes for the headlamps.

Sportier seats and steering wheel make a big difference to the driving experience too, if you don't mind loosing a bit of originality (which I certainly don't).

From there on in, whatever makes you happy!

death foam ???????

I thought it was 71 on cause thats when the got those vents behind the quarter windows.