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Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II

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The RUF BUG
*(A 2002 VW New Beetle Turbo S “Concept Car’, Inspired by the great German Porsche Aftermarket Tuner Alois Ruf, built & designed as he might, given the inclination to modify a New Beetle!)
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Performance & Suspension:
APR DPP (Stock, 93 and 100 Octane Programs)
APR 2.5” Stainless Steel Turbo Back Exhaust w/ Ruf Exhaust Tip
Custom Hyperflow Intake by Stratmosphere w/ AFE Breather
Hyperboost HP Diverter Valve by Stratmosphere
VDO Turbo Boost Gauge
Complete SAMCO Hose kit
Hose Techniques Super Blue Vacuum Lines
42 Draft Design Vacuum Line T-Fitting and Restrictor
VF Engineering Motor, Transmission and Pendulum Mounts
Vogtland Coilovers w/1.5” drop
Eibach 22mm Front & 25mm Rear Sway bars
VF Engineering Sway Bar End Links
Sigma Six Short Shift Kit
Optima Group 35 Redtop Battery
Mobil One Oil and Oil Filters used Exclusively
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Tires & Wheels:
Ruf Wheel Set w/Continental ContiSport Contact 3’s
Fronts: 19 x 8.5” Et56, 22mm H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers, (Final Et34), 235x35x19’s
Rears: 19 x 10” Et66, 30mm H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers, (Final Et36),
255x30x19’s
OEM Ruf/Porsche Black Anodized Lugs & Wheel Locks
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Brakes:
Ruf/ECS Big Brake Kit with Proprietary Tuning by Ruf
Fronts: 6 Piston Ruf Tuned Brembo Calipers w/Hawk Performance Ferro-Carbon Pads, ECS 14.1" light weight 2 piece vented Cross- Drilled/Slotted Floating Rotors.
Rears: Ruf Tuned 337/20AE Rear Calipers and Carriers w/Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, ECS 12.1" light weight 2 piece floating 308x22mm vented Cross-Drilled/Slotted Floating Rotors.
Stainless Steel Lines and Super Blue Racing Fluid
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Interior Styling:
Custom “One-Off” Pod Mounted Turbo Boost Gauge Housing
Custom Recaro Sportster CS Seats w/Painted Shells
Custom Ruf shifter and Shift Knob
Custom Molded and Painted Ruf Shifter Console and Center Console
Custom Black Leather Covered Top-Stitched Arm Rest
Custom Ruf Polished Billet Aluminum Grab Handle
Custom Turbo S Dash Plaque
RSI Polished Billet Aluminum Heat-A/C-Fan Control Knobs
Polished Billet Aluminum Dash Defrost Vents
Custom Polished Billet Aluminum Cup Holders and Mirror Switch
Audi TT A/C Vents & Shift Trim Ring
Euro Headlight Switch with disabled DRL’s
Custom "Turbo S" mats by Lloyd
Stainless Steel Door Sills with “Turbo S” logos
Stainless Steel 12V Socket Flashlight
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Exterior Styling:
Incorporated Audi TT Gas Cap Conversion
Polished Billet Aluminum Oil Cap, Coolant Cap, Fuel Cap, Windshield Washer Reservoir Cap and Power Steering Cap Covers
Caractere Side Skirts
DTM Chin Spoilers
Speedster Hood Cowl
Phaeton Antenna
Shaved Front Hood / Filled License Plate
Shaved and Molded Rear Tow Hook Cover
Shaved Rear Hood and Engine Cover with Ruf designation badges
Shaved and Smoothed Rocker Panels
Custom Rear Valance Exhaust Blend
3M Paint Protection Film
Tinted Glass with 35% tint
Custom “Turbo S” side Decals
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A few links:
TT Gas Cap Conversion
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3657377
Smooth / Filled Rocker Panels
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3754490
Interior Center Console
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4282628

Tire/Wheel/Brake Upgrade
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4283641
Parts for Sale
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4110663
*Special thanks to Lam at Lam Photography for capturing some incredible shots!
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Modified by HollywoodsBug at 6:49 PM 8-20-2009
 
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Amazing Car! Can only be truly appreciated in person. The only thing left to be done (IMO) is 300hp + Quattro. This car is the only thing comparible to RSI.
 
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Re: (Lorem)

Thanks buddy, coming from you that's a real compliment! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
And thanks again for these amazing pictures.
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I'm glad I listened to you and took your advise!
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Don't be surprised if your work ends up in a couple of magazines!
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Re: (HollywoodsBug)

Quote, originally posted by HollywoodsBug »

Don't be surprised if your work ends up in a couple of magazines!
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I hope it's not Eurotuner. I still get my copy in the mail. I throw it right in the trash. Greg Emmerson
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Re: (HollywoodsBug)

one word, awesome.
let me know when you're ready to go for some power, you know i can help if you need it. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
 
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Re: (water&air)

Quote, originally posted by water&air »
one word, awesome.
let me know when you're ready to go for some power, you know i can help if you need it. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Thanks man! It's been a long time coming.
Unfortunately, the power thing is gonna have to wait a bit. That'll be Stage III! Probably in the form of an All Wheel Drive, Bi-Turbo 6!!
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As a matter of fact, I'm going to actually try and get RUF Germany involved with the project if at all possible, when it come time to do the ultimate performance upgrades.
In the meantime, I'll just have to be content with a reliable, smooth running, 140MPH, low 14 second car.
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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (HollywoodsBug)

That car never ceases to amaze me... nicest NB I've ever seen by far.
(Depressing 'cuz neither of my NBs will ever come CLOSE to being that awesome!)
 
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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (HollywoodsBug)

Quote, originally posted by HollywoodsBug »
The RUF BUG
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Modified by HollywoodsBug at 6:49 PM 8-20-2009

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I just..................
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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (HollywoodsBug)

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BEAUTIFUL!!!
tons of time, money and love gone into this...
I think you're finally done spending now, right?
An awesome awesome job.
Congrats!!
 
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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (Wasserwerks)

Quote, originally posted by Wasserwerks »

BEAUTIFUL!!!
tons of time, money and love gone into this...
I think you're finally done spending now, right?

Almost........but not quite!
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Still got one or two last, little "Cherries On Top" I want to try and pull off!
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Re: (xxrockyhorrorsxx)

Thanks for the props! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
It's all listed above:
Tires & Wheels:
Ruf Wheel Set w/Continental ContiSport Contact 3’s
Fronts: 19 x 8.5” Et56, 22mm H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers, (Final Et34), 235x35x19’s
Rears: 19 x 10” Et66, 30mm H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers, (Final Et36),
255x30x19’s
OEM Ruf/Porsche Black Anodized Lugs & Wheel Locks

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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (VW PAUL)

Probably not doin' a Big Turbo......too Cliche. Everybody does it.
When the time comes (and it's probably quite a bit down the road as I'm still financially recovering from Stage II ha ha), it'll most likely get the All-Wheel Drive Bi-Turbo 6 treatment!
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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (HollywoodsBug)

How much do they want to do that, last time i got a quote it was starting at 45k i think
the rsi replica is for sale, you can buy that for a fraction of what your gonna spend to build one
 
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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (FastAndFurious)

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How much do they want to do that, last time i got a quote it was starting at 45k i think

Not sure...I may try and get RUF involved when the time comes.
Quote, originally posted by FastAndFurious »
the rsi replica is for sale, you can buy that for a fraction of what your gonna spend to build one

Ehhh.......who want's that! It still wouldn't be the RUF BUG
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Besides Bash, this stopped being about money a long, long time ago.
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Re: Presenting: The RUF BUG - Stage II (HollywoodsBug)

i hear you, god bless if you got the money for something like that!
that would be sick for sure, i just cant justify spending that type of money on my car anymore , i thought about it at one point but not worth it when i saw what the resale values of those cars are.
 
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