GERMAN TUNING AMERICAN PRIDE
1998 SILVER PROJECT BEETLE

For anyone who is familiar with ABD Racing and our past project vehicles, then you will understand our point of view. We are not a company that will simply bolt on whatever accessories are currently available in an attempt to complete a project. ABD Racing is a company that is a pacesetter not a follower. We will create what has not yet been done and do this with a quality piece. Our last full project astonished the Automotive Media and at the same time stirred up a frenzy of excitement. I'm talking about the debut of the Safari Golf S.U.V., a totally different angle of a creation for our industry, not for everyone but hey, isn't everything like that? Let's fly out of the past and into the future. Insert the all new Beetle. ABD Racing acquired their unit in early Match for 1998. We drove the car for about 200 miles and promptly dissected the brand new vehicle. As a plan of action was made, we started to realize that there was virtually nothing that would corss over perfectly. Volkswagen has stumped us with a brand new design in almost every aspect. Now was the time to tool up for producing all new Beetle Only applications for our product line. So far, the following ABD Racing components have been devloped and are currently on our car: 

EXTERIOR

  • TSW Trophy wheel 18X8
  • YOKOHAMA 225.40X18 tires
  • ABD Racing 8mm Silicone plug wires
  • ABD Racing Big Bore Intake
  • ABD Racing QUICK FLOW
  • ABD Racing clear rear side markers
  • ABD Racing logo floor mats
  • ABD Racing logo rear cargo mat
  • ABD Racing logo perforated leather interior 

PERFORMANCE

  • ABD Racing carbon fiber sound (engine) cover
  • ABD Racing cross drilled front rotors
  • ABD Racing cross drilled rear rotors
  • ABD Racing stainless braided brake lines

INTERIOR

  • Momo race air leather shift knob
  • Momo black leather shift boot
  • Momo pedal cover set

SUSPENSION

  • ABD Racing upper stress bar
  • ABD Racing sway bars 25mm ft / 28mm rr
  • ABD Racing / Carerra threaded body suspension (adjustable for a 2 - 4 inch drivable drop with a variety of spring rates)
ABD Racing Project 1998 Beetle Update 
Volkswagen was quick to wet our lips with desire of the re-creation of their ever popular Beetle with an all new Concept One a.k.a. New Beetle. As mentioned, they were quick to tempt us but slow to deliver as we all waited anxiously as the years moved on. Finally it came, the New Beetle, and boy did it land like an A-bomb in the middle of the South Pacific. Wham! ABD Racing was the first Aftermarket Company daring enough to dismantle one of these new creations for a complete learning experience. Due to this, one hell of a Beetle project came forth - Wham! Listed Below is a quick list of new items since the last list was complied: 
  • ABD Racing Stainless Steel adjustable front sway bar end lnks - This does two jobs. One- adjustable to change the angle of the front sway bar and it's pitch to change the handling characteristics of the vehicle. Two- to replace the problematic o.e. Part made of plastic that is prone to breakage. 
  • ABD Racing Billet Aluminum Bud Vase - For an extra ultra cool look as you're putting down the boulevard. 
  • White gauge face - Made of quality plastic, this new face is a complete replacement not just a cheap decal. 
  • Nitrous Express Kit - Using a single fogger nozzle, this easy to install nitrous kit increases horsepower by either 50 or 75 hp, depending on which jet 's are installed. Our car has the small 50 hp kit and moves like a bandit. Haven't ran it yet but I would estimate about a one second reduction off 1/4 mile times. Bottle is placed neatly in the trunk area and both solenoids are tightly tucked away under the intake manifold. Fogger nozzle installation is perfect into the ABD Racing Big Bore Intake. The Big Bore is made from Stainless Steel and will not strip out like the o.e. Plastic tube is prone to doing. Do not use this kit without an ABD Racing Big bore. 
  • Neuspeed P-chip - Gary's a nice guy so what the heck. 
  • Wings West Aerodynamic Package and rear wing- Nice looking 4-piece body kit with a very clean looking rear wing. All new kits are made of polyurethane as well as the rear wing. 
  • TSW REVO wheels 18X8" - New wheels from the crew at TSW. 
  • Shaved front emblem - For that extra different and clean look a must do, dare to be different!