# VW Cabriolet Project for the wifey **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [November 5, 2007, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206 "2007-11-05T10:46:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/201 "2009-10-17T15:52:27Z")
I thought anyone could rate threads, I dont see it now… why isnt this??? uggggGGGGG!!! (bearblasting) ---
**Author:** ![bpipe95](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bpipe95/32/7294_2.png) [@bpipe95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bpipe95)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/202 "2009-10-17T15:58:13Z")
> [@Studderin](#): > > I thought anyone could rate threads, I dont see it now… why isnt this??? > > uggggGGGGG!!! (bearblasting) Top right hand corner john, click the rate it drop box ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2009, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/203 "2009-10-19T22:23:26Z")
More progress. Got the new core support bracket welded in with a provision for the hood latch release (hell with a cable). Was pretty simple to mod the hood release for a lever. Just welded a little piece of steel to where the cable normally attached. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10450-2/IMG_1304.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10450-2/IMG_1304.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10453-2/IMG_1308.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10453-2/IMG_1308.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10456-2/IMG_1310.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10456-2/IMG_1310.JPG) I shortened the hood catch thing so that the IC could be mounted as high as possible. It will be a litle trickier to open the hood, but oh well. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10459-2/IMG_1313.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10459-2/IMG_1313.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10462-2/IMG_1314.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10462-2/IMG_1314.JPG) Then the angle was off so I had to mod it more. ugh ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10465-2/IMG_1316.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10465-2/IMG_1316.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10468-2/IMG_1317.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10468-2/IMG_1317.JPG) I also have a good start on the IC mounts. I just need to finalize them once the radiator comes in tomorrow and I can test fit that as well. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10474-2/IMG_1318.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10474-2/IMG_1318.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10477-2/IMG_1319.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10477-2/IMG_1319.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10480-1/IMG_1320.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10480-1/IMG_1320.JPG) Lower mount. Ill weld this to the IC once the placement is fixed. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10483-1/IMG_1321.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10483-1/IMG_1321.JPG) And the wg actuator mount ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10471-2/IMG_1315.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10471-2/IMG_1315.JPG) Dan ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/204 "2009-10-19T22:50:55Z")
this thing is still awesome. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2009, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/205 "2009-10-20T09:40:39Z")
Wow. Great Fab work. I really like the rock guard. So simple yet so effective and cheap insurance. :tup: I really like the hood release. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2009, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/206 "2009-10-20T09:47:18Z")
> [@Studderin](#): > > I thought anyone could rate threads, I dont see it now… why isnt this??? > > uggggGGGGG!!! (bearblasting) its at the very top near under the page number… this is the first thread I have voted on! yay! lol ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2009, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/207 "2009-10-20T10:15:18Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > Wow. Great Fab work. I really like the rock guard. So simple yet so effective and cheap insurance. > > :tup: > > I really like the hood release. Rock guard is simple, but what a fn pain to make. And the hood release is just a copy of how they used to do them back in the early 80s. This should really start coming together later this week and next. I think all of the major stuff will be all fabbed by end of next week. (famous last words) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/208 "2009-10-21T22:25:44Z")
Radiator showed up yesterday. I said F with making one now that I dont really have to. I have that set in place and finished up the IC mounts (just need to tap the lower mouting hole in the steel strap). Also got the IC piping welded up, all two welds. Tomorrow Im going to make up a shroud for the rad fan and some straps for the upper radiator mounts. The bottom mounts are just pins that sit in the lower core support, factory deal. Cold side, needs BOV flange and the ends beaded. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10486-1/IMG_1322.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10486-1/IMG_1322.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10489-1/IMG_1323.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10489-1/IMG_1323.JPG) Still not super sweet, but they work ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10492-1/IMG_1324.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10492-1/IMG_1324.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10495-1/IMG_1326.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10495-1/IMG_1326.JPG) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/209 "2009-10-23T21:53:40Z")
I was out in the garage tonight replacing change over bushings on the GTI and decided to finish up the radiator shroud quick. Next up, upper radiator mounts. Then finish up charge pipes and make some radiator lines early next week. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10498-1/IMG_1329.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10498-1/IMG_1329.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10501-1/IMG_1331.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10501-1/IMG_1331.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10504-1/IMG_1332.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10504-1/IMG_1332.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10507-1/IMG_1333.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10507-1/IMG_1333.JPG) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/210 "2009-10-28T22:27:22Z")
Apparently I didnt make an update monday nite. I have the BOV flange welded on and it mounted. Charge pipes are all cut to lenght, just need beading. Down pipe first bend cut and tacked in place. Filter sitting more or less where it will be. (ya, I hate the turbo outlet too) A few shots of all that. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10510-1/IMG_1361.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10510-1/IMG_1361.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10513-1/IMG_1363.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10513-1/IMG_1363.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10516-1/IMG_1366.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10516-1/IMG_1366.JPG) Then tonight I welded up some ss weld els for the radiator lines. I just didnt think Id find hoses to fit. The top one sorta blows, but its the only way I could get it around the intake. It wont be seen and it should flow just fine. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10519-1/IMG_1400.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10519-1/IMG_1400.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10522-1/IMG_1405.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10522-1/IMG_1405.JPG) I also dimpled and mounted the upper radiator shroud piece. I think I might round the inside corners so its not so square. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10525-1/IMG_1397.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10525-1/IMG_1397.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10528-2/IMG_1395.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10528-2/IMG_1395.JPG) Dan ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2009, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/211 "2009-10-29T04:31:41Z")
So impressed Dan… You do amazing work dude. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2009, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/212 "2009-10-29T05:37:48Z")
Coming along nicely! This will be one of the sharper dubs on the site, IMO. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2009, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/213 "2009-11-02T22:20:31Z")
A little more progress. I hated the way the upper rad hose turned out so I got the A2 upper rad hose, made a few adjustments, one splice and it fits much much nicer. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10543-1/IMG_1464.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10543-1/IMG_1464.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10546-1/IMG_1463.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10546-1/IMG_1463.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10549-1/IMG_1461.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10549-1/IMG_1461.JPG) I also got the IC pipes beaded. For the 2" hot side I had to come up with a new inside die for the bead roller as the std roller was just a bit too large. Its pretty crude , but the results are quite nice. I used the normal die for the 2.5" cold side piping. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10531-2/IMG_1455.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10531-2/IMG_1455.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10534-1/IMG_1456.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10534-1/IMG_1456.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10537-1/IMG_1459.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10537-1/IMG_1459.JPG) And there is all the piping 😛 ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10540-1/IMG_1460.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10540-1/IMG_1460.JPG) Dan ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2009, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/214 "2009-11-03T10:24:02Z")
Impressed as usual Keep it up Dan :tup: ---
**Author:** ![BERG\_Racer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5f8ce5/32.png) [@BERG\_Racer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BERG_Racer)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2009, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/215 "2009-11-05T13:04:37Z")
pretty clever… ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/216 "2009-11-13T05:53:16Z")
Started on the wiring. All of the MS fuses, relays and the MS itself will bolt to this panel (after I mill out a couple holes today). ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10567-2/IMG_1508.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10567-2/IMG_1508.JPG) The fuse/relay panel I bought is completely configurable. It can hold 10 mini fuses and up to 5 micro relays. It does have a buss that I will be using for the switched power fuses (the M6 stud). The mini fuse block is for any that require constant power. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10564-2/IMG_1489.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10564-2/IMG_1489.JPG) I also cut to lenght all 24 wires for the engine harness and gauges. I drilled the firewall for the connector, and temporarily mounted the bulkhead to the firewall (eventually I will mount from the inside to allow the inside harness to be removed). Where possible I bought bare connectors and terminals to minimize the number of solder joints in the harness, see the injector harnesses below. The VR sensor pickup and ignition trigger wires will be done with separate shielded cables, run through the same harness. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10573-2/IMG_1498.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10573-2/IMG_1498.JPG) And started making the injector subharness. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10570-2/IMG_1494.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10570-2/IMG_1494.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10576-2/IMG_1502.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10576-2/IMG_1502.JPG) Thats it for now. Dan ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/217 "2009-11-13T07:03:39Z")
this is exactly what I need to do to the sr20, where are you getting your wiring supplies from? ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/218 "2009-11-13T07:10:18Z")
Mainly from Waytek wire. Some of the circular connectors etc I get from :snky: I have a wire rack setup right in the garage. Its handy. Cost a bit to set up at $13/roll but I use it alot. Ive since added 3 more colors as well. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/6320-2/DSCF1496.jpg](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/6320-2/DSCF1496.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/219 "2009-11-13T07:15:04Z")
going to shink tube the whole harness once it’s built? ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/220 "2009-11-13T07:31:48Z")
I will def be covering it with something. I havent decided on exactly what yet, but I need to do that pretty soon. Usually I just use the split loom, but its sorta meh. Dan [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=12)