# 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:** 12
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/221 "2009-11-13T08:14:43Z")
Looking real good. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2009, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/222 "2009-11-13T09:08:08Z")
[http://order.waytekwire.com/productdetail2/M37/20301C/1/4%20EXPANDABLE%20SLEEVING%20%20%20100'/](http://order.waytekwire.com/productdetail2/M37/20301C/1/4%20EXPANDABLE%20SLEEVING%20%20%20100%27/) Or something similar. None of that hard plastic crap… ---
**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, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/223 "2009-11-13T09:55:05Z")
^ yep, that was one thought. The other is that slick heat shrinkable fabric stuff that I used on the PS lines. 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:** [November 17, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/224 "2009-11-17T21:41:47Z")
Holes cut and drilled for the fuse blocks and MS mounting this afternoon. Then tonight I got all but two wires finished for the megasquirt and two of the power wires into the fuse block. Other than running out of time I left my updated schematic at work. I really like this fuse box. The terminals that you crimp onto the wires directly interface with the fuses and the relays vs. some other cheaper boxes. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10589-2/IMG_1530.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10589-2/IMG_1530.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10592-2/IMG_1527.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10592-2/IMG_1527.JPG) I also got all the AN pushloc hose in from Jegs today. It fn blows. Dont every buy the Jegs brand, spend the extra like 35% to get Aeroquip. So that has to go back tomorrow. Apparently its a Gates product p/n LOL PLUS 10LOLA+. Brent thought we should call it LOLLERHOSE… Dan ---
**Author:** ![Sansone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sansone/32/4970_2.png) [@Sansone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sansone)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2009, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/225 "2009-11-18T10:43:46Z")
looking good as always :tup: ---
**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 18, 2009, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/226 "2009-11-18T22:02:00Z")
Spent most of hte night doing some maint on the GTI. I did manage to sleeve and shrink the injector wires. ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10595-2/Injector+wiring.jpg](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10595-2/Injector+wiring.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:** [November 20, 2009, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/227 "2009-11-20T09:54:18Z")
Got a bit more wiring done. Mainly just need to get the main inputs and outputs wired in (+12v, ignition, fan output, fuel pump output, etc) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10601-2/IMG_1534.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10601-2/IMG_1534.JPG) ![http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10598-2/IMG_1536.JPG](http://clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/10598-2/IMG_1536.JPG) Dan Wiring pics are so lame. 4389 ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/228 "2010-01-06T11:51:38Z")
any new years updates? ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/229 "2010-01-06T11:56:09Z")
Last I heard is that he has set aside money for paint and bought a few more parts for it. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/230 "2010-01-06T12:36:27Z")
Looks awesome :bigtup: ---
**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:** [January 6, 2010, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/231 "2010-01-06T13:21:21Z")
Brent is right. Ive been busy working to save up some cash for paint, holidays, etc etc. I got some good Aeroquip push loc hose for the oil cooler, fuel lines, and turbo oil drain and crankcase vents a while back. I just ordered new headlights and HIDs so I can get those wired in with the body wiring that Im going to start on shortly. I will probably have some updates again in the next week or two. Next couple items are to finish up the engine wiring. Get all of the body wiring sorted and done. Then rear suspension and disc brakes (still need or order the rear struts and ebrake cables). Fuel system. So, stay tuned. Dan ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/232 "2010-01-06T13:22:02Z")
in for more updates, this project was awesome. ---
**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:** [January 6, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/233 "2010-01-06T13:23:57Z")
I think I have changed my mind on the color. Originally I wanted to do silver, or silver/black two tone. Now I think its going to be Meteor Grey, or something similar… Dark grey metallic. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/234 "2010-01-06T14:12:34Z")
Porshe slate grey DO IT! slate: ![http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3463/4441/33657220002_large.jpg](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3463/4441/33657220002_large.jpg) meteor: (notice it’s a lighter metallic) ![http://www.autospies.com/images/users/Agent001/SP32-20061230-123928.jpg](http://www.autospies.com/images/users/Agent001/SP32-20061230-123928.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/235 "2010-01-06T14:16:29Z")
Mmmmm slate grey ---
**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:** [January 6, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/236 "2010-01-06T15:04:15Z")
that is sex. Second pic is a red x… ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/237 "2010-01-06T15:11:19Z")
replaced second pic so you can see the comparison. ---
**Author:** ![glitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/0ea827/32.png) [@glitch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/glitch)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/238 "2010-01-06T15:37:45Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > Porshe slate grey DO IT! > > slate: :naab: ---
**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:** [January 6, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/239 "2010-01-06T20:17:02Z")
Ya that slate grey is WAY better looking. So far thats the winner… ---
**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:** [January 11, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206/240 "2010-01-11T20:50:40Z")
Update, no new pics yet. Decided I needed some big fast progress to get things started again, so I pulled out the rear suspension and brakes. I have the beam stripped down to all but the goofy outer sway bar mounts. They have these stupid ass little clips that are hammered on. I need to get the disc brake stuff mounted up so I can figure out what length braided lines to buy, and then get some holes for mounting tabs drilled and tapped. Then all this stuff can go out to powder while I work on other things. Dan [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-cabriolet-project-for-the-wifey/38206.md?page=13)