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Customizing

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Below are several customizing areas to choose from.

Lowering

Chopping

Raising or "Jacking up"

Other customizing options include Engine deck lid, custom rims, engine chroming, and on and on.

Engine deck lid stand off kits do not promote cooling as well as "whale tail" kits do not promote road stability or cooling.  BAD IDEAS ALL!!!!  Approximate engine temperature on a 70F day, at 50% humidity, and idling is 300F as measured by a candy thermometer on the 3-4 bank, lower deflector plate of the engine.

Custom rims are fine as long as they are close to Factory spec.  Using larger tires will require the raising of the suspension system and altering the flare of the fenders.  Many companies sell custom rims for VW.  you can find some of these on our Links page.

Chroming the Engine: Good idea, but can be expensive.  Chroming provides an reduction of drag in the cylinder thus producing more horsepower. Also, chromed oil galleries allow for more even cooling of the engine.  Chroming is usually done by race teams.

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