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Just acquired my MIL's 73 super beetle and the convertible mechanism needs to be refurbished. They just put on a new top not that long ago so I'm wondering if the top fabric/liner can be removed and reused without damaging it so that I can refurb the mecahnism

got some questions about my disaster I had. Main issue is it seems my pressure plate totally exploded scoring the bell housing in the transmissn and possibly damaging the push rod. this is new territory for me but any advice would be appreciated. I'm wondering can I just replace...

Hi all, haven't posted here in a while but I would like to get some input/advice on how to remove the little female connectors that are in the wiring harness plugs that connect to the male prongs on the fuse box. 1980 Rabbit Vert I had the white/violet ballast wire to the dizzy pull out of...

Im having my 78 diesel 4 door stripped and repainted. Three questions. 1: Is there a source for buying a complete trim package still available anywhere? 2: Barring that. each window has a chrome strip runnning around it about an 1/8 inch wide. anyone know where I could find...

I noticed the other day while I was cleaning my CC that there was what appeared to be some thick black tar- grime build up under the doors in the grooves. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what's the best way to remove and clean it without damaging the paint ? Thanks

I need to remove my factory stereo so I can upgrade to a aftermarket unit with sat radio, I am really concerned about removing the trim around the factory unit without damaging any of the plastic trim, any help on this would be great! Thanks!

Does anyone know of an easy way (without damaging the paint) to remove the chrome(ish) dealership badging that is on he back of my CC? Its way larger than the CC badge that it is next to and it has to go.

Well, stupid me forced the hand crank on my sunroof and I broke something up inside. It won't open or close. Does anyone have any advise as to taking the sunroof apart? The headliner needs replacing so I'm not worried about damaging it. Thanks, Pen

Hey guys. I read somewhere that using plastidip works really well to darken things since it can just be scratched off if you don't like the results. But I also read that if you do a very, very thin coat, that light can still shine through the plastidip. Is this true? If so, I'm going to paint...

Hello! I'm finally back here in DC and so far haven't seen a tiggy since I got here. Anyway, I'm planning to drive through the mountains of WV sometime soon and as a precaution I need to bring a pair of tire chains. Any recommendations on this? Thanks!

ok i finally found the rims i like for my black 08 rabbit dont know if their gonna fit though can someone please tell me if they will or if some one has them how well do they fit and how do they feel on the car thanks http://www.edgeracing.com/2007/Volkswagen/Rabbit/wheel/5511/

the dealership put a really ugly bumper sticker on my rabbit.. how do you remove it cleanly without damaging the paint job??

Hey all, So I decided to debadge the "rabbit 2.5" emblem on the rear hatch and have got most of the glue residue off, but some is still left. Does anyone know what I can use to the the remaining glue off without damaging the paint? Thanks everyone.

Im new here and wondering if anyone knows if i can run a sub and amp off of my factory deck. My friend that works at a car audio store ran all the wiring and everything then stopped after he checked out a tech sheet at his work. Its all jibberish 2 me but he said something about preamps for all...

i want to remove the black door trims on my two door rabbit and get them painted... does anyone know if i can do this without damaging them?

I have a Rabbit that I can actually debadge now! There was a topic like this before, but it got off track with hairy men's backs. LOL Anyways I want to get rid of that ugly dealership badge. The badge is just as tough and solid as the 2.5 and rabbit logo. What is the best way to do this...