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oasis
July 8th 2006, 21:51
I would like one of these things for my 1302 but I am at a loss as to where to look. These aprons bulge slightly like the US version for fuel-injected bugs but they retain the dual exhaust outlets. (At least, that is what I think from the pics I have seen.)

Even if you don't have one, I would appreciate any leads you might be able to give to me.

zen
July 9th 2006, 11:01
LAP has replacement ones. a little pricey to get over here, but they have them. i am considering a c/f one. i really want to go to a removable (preferably in c/f), but haven't found any stateside so far.

oasis
July 9th 2006, 13:17
I went to the usual suspects for a f/g one -- even if it didn't have the dual cutouts. I figured I could have the cutouts made. I couldn't find anyone that made one for a '75-'79.

Mine doesn't have to be c/f since it is relatively small and there is no other c/f being used as a weight saver ... plus, it would be painted anyway. Metal would be fine.

I'll check into LAP. Thanks, zen.

Carbon Joe
July 9th 2006, 13:52
Here's one on the Samba. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=228869 or you can get a new one at oeveedub.com
http://www.oeveedub.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=oe&Product_Code=95-13-65-0&Product_Count=&Category_Code=
Zen all you need now is a good hole saw.

oasis
July 9th 2006, 19:49
I saw that one on the Samba and was wondering if that was what I wanted. Thanks for the confirmation.

Now having seen the other ad, is there any reason why this apron shouldn't fit a '71? I realize a '71 doesn't have fuel injection but I will need the bulge if I get a Type IV engine.

barls
July 12th 2006, 15:06
i run a t4 2L in my 72 sbug with out the bulge no problems. but i suppose every car is different.

oasis
July 13th 2006, 06:37
My guess is you are not running an L A Performance exhaust with your T4.

zen
July 14th 2006, 08:36
Zen all you need now is a good hole saw.

:laugh: :righton:

barls
July 15th 2006, 19:48
no mines a totally custom job including custom functional heater boxes
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/barlschaos/101_0051.jpg~original

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/barlschaos/101_0049.jpg~original

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/barlschaos/101_0050.jpg~original

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/barlschaos/101_0045.jpg~original

barls
July 15th 2006, 19:49
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/barls80/DSC03219.jpg~original
what can i say apart from it sounds mean

Scotts73SB
July 15th 2006, 22:29
I noticed today Cip1 has the late model fuel injection apron. It was around 90 bucks...but was out of stock. There was no picture yet..but the description said "Late model apron with bulge and exhaust cut out on left side"
No notes on when it would be in stock tho.

oasis
July 16th 2006, 00:51
what can i say apart from it sounds mean
:agree: Looks good, too. :agree:

The engine I'm scouting has an L A Performance exhaust included ... with heater boxes. ;)

I noticed today Cip1 has the late model fuel injection apron. It was around 90 bucks...but was out of stock. There was no picture yet..but the description said "Late model apron with bulge and exhaust cut out on left side"
Yeah, that's the US-spec one for fuel injection. One cut-out hole. I think that's because the US version had a catalytic converter, too.

Left side, eh? I thought it was right side. Oh, I'm probably wrong. :o Either way, I need the Euro-version. Thanks anyway.