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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: ATTN! Complete Guide to Everything DIY

    ****UPDATE**** FEB. 9, 2010 Due to some problems with the upgrade to the software, some of the links are not working correctly. We're working on...

    Started by nitroscope8, 03-15-2009 09:45 AM
    attn, black, carbonio, clutch, complete, diy, don, exhaust, folks, good, guide, intake, ion, job, las, mkv, oem, pages, rabbit, radio, remember, removing, search, seat, sec, section, suspension, transmission
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  1. Rabbit Headers install help?

    Hey this is my first VW and my first time here! got a 09 Rabbit and I was wondering if theres a diy on headers or even maybe some tips? I just...

    Started by JayR, 07-27-2011 11:18 AM
    09 rabbit, diy, drive, eurojet, eve, first time, forum, forums, good, headers, hey, ins, install, manifold, net, ordered, rabbit, room, stall, time, tips, volkswagen, vw, vw rabbit, wondering
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 743
    05-12-2012 09:55 PM Go to last post
  2. Footwell Light Install DIY

    As some of you know many a Rabbit don't have footwell lights installed from the factory. Why they deleted this I have no idea. Anyhoo...i'm doing...

    Started by nitroscope8, 12-31-2007 11:35 AM
    3 Pages
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    auto, car, central, cover, dash, dealer, details, diy, factory, foo, footwell, gold, hey, ignition, install, key, light, lights, pictures, rabbit, running, stalling, stick, thursday, trim, wiring, work
    • Replies: 57
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    05-09-2012 12:55 PM Go to last post
  3. DIY Intake...Dont laught Im cheap

    So I had a day off work been looking at intakes the last two weeks and decided to make one myself I have lots of experience about 6 yrs as a mechanic...

    Started by uavspec, 05-02-2012 04:11 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    05-03-2012 08:49 PM Go to last post
  4. Suspension still making some noise...

    I understand I post a ton, but I just want to make sure I have everything right in my car. My suspension has been in for a couple weeks now and I...

    Started by R4BBIT, 04-04-2012 06:01 PM
    's, alignment, car, coming, correct, couple, effect, front, hey, make, making, men, noise, pos, post, rabbit, rear, slight, sorta, sounds, springs, suspension, ton, understand, weeks
    • Replies: 14
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    04-26-2012 10:25 AM Go to last post
  5. Headliner is in!

    So, it's not perfect, but it looks damn good for being my first time. I stripped it all the way. But could only use a small rounded ruler to scrape...

    Started by R4BBIT, 04-01-2012 02:17 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    04-09-2012 06:03 PM Go to last post
  6. Will this adhesive be okay for my headliner?

    3m General trim adhesive. It says it's heat and moisture resistant. Or should I use Super 77. Or should I use the actual 3m trim adhesive for auto. I...

    Started by R4BBIT, 03-30-2012 11:51 PM
    's, ac, adhesive, advance, auto, cloth, direction, don, general, headliner, heat, heavy, ion, loose, mistake, passat, ready, rim, ripped, roof, stripped, sunroof, super, trim, volkswagen
    • Replies: 1
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    04-01-2012 05:17 PM Go to last post
  7. DIY: spark plug change

    Note: They're may be things under my hood that do not resemble yours. First disconnect the battery. Locate coil packs. push tab slide...

    Started by kiserhd, 06-22-2008 08:56 PM
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    cha, change, coil, der, diy, good, great, hang, hey, hood, kiserhd, mki, note, plug, plugs, soo, spark, spec, tech, technology, things, torque, turkey, wiring
    • Replies: 39
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    03-30-2012 02:54 PM Go to last post
  8. Thumbs up The ULTIMATE Magnaflow DIY How-to

    Seeing a lack for a good Magnaflow specific tutorial when I was installing my catback I decided to piece this one together as I went along, hope it...

    Started by burnt_toast, 04-12-2009 04:56 PM
    add, battery, cluster, code, cut, diy, gains, hat, howto, ice, icky, ins, instrument, lol, long, losing, loud, magnaflow, make, nice, pipe, radio, road, sells, sound, sticky, stock, ultimate
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 3,535
    03-29-2012 12:30 PM Go to last post
  9. Quick question regarding a diy resonator delete

    Hey guys I'm looking to delete my resonator and have one quick question to those who have already done theirs. How do you weld in a straight pipe...

    Started by andrew005, 08-23-2011 06:51 PM
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    03-22-2012 03:03 PM Go to last post
  10. Unhappy dented rabit

    so i am considering on replacing my rear quarter panel myself with the help of my roommate....well, he would do it actually. but, does anyone know...

    Started by raBid_raBit, 03-20-2012 06:33 PM
    attempt, body, car, dent, dented, forum, forums, install, interior, paint, panel, panels, push, quarter, rabbit, rabit, rear, remove, replacing, speakers, temp, volkswagen, vw rabbit, welding, wi
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 186
    03-20-2012 07:53 PM Go to last post
  11. Anyone Up for Some Derp-y DIY?

    I had the pleasant occasion of failing the PA Safety inspection on my rabbit because of the damage it incurred a couple years ago in AZ. Thus, I have...

    Started by uagent, 03-18-2012 07:40 AM
    abs, ago, bracket, brake, couple, damage, diy, driver, forum, forums, harness, hose, inspection, mki, parts, passenger, rabbit, replace, safe, safety, spec, volkswagen, vw rabbit, weekend, years
    • Replies: 0
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    03-18-2012 07:40 AM Go to last post
  12. How to change the side mirror lights

    Hi Guys, first timer here and awesome site!!!!!!! I have a 2008 Rabbit and I have switched all the lights to white, except one the little side...

    Started by mmrabbit, 07-18-2008 08:13 PM
    2008, 795, advance, article, awesome, bulb, button, change, cover, diy, guys, happened, info, ins, install, lights, lit, mirror, mirrors, roc, site, stall, switched, white
    • Replies: 4
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    03-14-2012 11:32 AM Go to last post
  13. Rabbit MAF sensor disconnect from engine cover?

    I need to know if the MAF sensor disconnects from the stock air box on a 2008 VW Rabbit 2.5L. I am going to make a homemade SRI from what I have...

    Started by BlackRabbit2008, 03-06-2012 03:44 PM
    cover, disconnect, easily, ect, engine, engine cover, forum, forums, good, intake, luck, maf, maf sensor, mkv, mount, oem, part, project, sensor, thread, volkswagen, vwoc, wi
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 286
    03-07-2012 11:49 PM Go to last post
  14. Rear Seat Removal DIY help

    The DIY for the rear seat removal was taken down. I was able to take the bottom bench out, but can not get the backrest out. In the bentley it states...

    Started by leszekr, 07-19-2010 01:28 PM
    access, bentley, bolt, bot, carpet, center, diy, don, floor, good, hey, light, rear, reason, removal, remove, removing, rim, seat, seats, things, tom, tomorrow, trim, trunk
    • Replies: 6
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    03-06-2012 06:53 PM Go to last post
  15. 2008 Rabbit hid conversion kit?

    Im thinking of buying an hid conversion kit instead of going with ebay "hid" xenon bulbs. But I heard theres issues with check light bulbs coming on...

    Started by ssh6314, 03-02-2012 04:45 AM
    2008, bulbs, buying, check, coming, conversion, covering, ebay, forum, forums, guide, heard, hid, ins, issues, kit, light, post, previous, rabbit, thinking, version, volkswagen, vw rabbit, xenon
    • Replies: 0
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    03-02-2012 04:45 AM Go to last post
  16. Rabbit Oil Filter O ring 2008 rabbit

    So i completely forgot to replace the oring when replacing my oil filter, should i completely drain the oil and replace the o ring or will it be...

    Started by cmenden1, 02-26-2012 06:44 PM
    08, 08 rabbit, 2008, 2008 rabbit, car, completely, drain, filter, fine, forum, forums, oil, oil filter, rabbit, replace, replacing, ring, swap, time, volkswagen, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 2
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    02-28-2012 03:31 PM Go to last post
  17. S5 Type 2 Headlights???

    Has anyone got these and are these the same as the s5 look headlights? s-5 look ...

    Started by chervue, 02-18-2012 08:54 PM
    2600, 600, ail, bumper, ca, default, front, headlights, home, how to, ins, install, lights, mail, product, remove, removing, stall, swap, tmtuning, top, type, uni, vagcom, wheel
    • Replies: 11
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    02-26-2012 08:46 AM Go to last post
  18. Bleeding brakes

    Bleeding the brakes is a simple task that I'm not worried about doing, since I have a manual trans isn't the clutch controled by the brake fluid. I...

    Started by grandprix2plus2, 08-24-2011 09:57 AM
    battery, brake, brakes, calipers, clutch, cylinder, der, fluid, great, ice, info, manual, master, order, plan, previous, remove, simple, trans, turn, vehicle, weekend, wrench
    • Replies: 2
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    02-18-2012 01:23 PM Go to last post
  19. DIY - Complete audio guide

    So, I installed all of my stuff this weekend. Here's a quick DIY for installing a head unit (AVIC D3), subwoofer, and amplifier. Hopefully this'll be...

    Started by djwhiplash2001, 04-26-2008 04:51 PM
    4 Pages
    1 2 3 4
    audio, big, car, cha, changed, complete, connect, dash, dealer, diy, ect, guide, heard, internal, king, mind, original, people, plug, radio, required, scan, thinking, uni, units, usb, visit
    • Replies: 73
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    02-18-2012 09:07 AM Go to last post
  20. Redrabbit07's raceland coil diy and review thread.

    hi all just figured id da a diy and review for these coilovers since i dont think we have one on this site. i received them yesterday and they look...

    Started by redrabbit07, 02-19-2010 07:28 AM
    14 Pages
    ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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    02-18-2012 05:19 AM Go to last post
  21. what size fuseholder do I need?

    I finally got my aftermarket stereo to work and bought 8awg wire for my battery wire for the amp. what is a good size fuseholder to get?

    Started by R4BBIT, 01-16-2012 12:34 PM
    aftermarket, aftermarket stereo, amp, battery, bought, don, finally, fuse, good, hey, holder, hope, month, ready, set, shop, size, stereo, sys, wha, wire, work
    • Replies: 2
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    02-16-2012 09:44 AM Go to last post
  22. Rabbit Do I need spacers when I install coilovers?

    my friend told me that I NEED spacers when I install my coilovers because my tires will rub on them...I am only running oem magny cours. I read...

    Started by R4BBIT, 02-14-2012 08:31 AM
    's, coilovers, cours, deal, diy, friend, ins, install, magny, magny cours, oem, raceland, read, rub, run, running, soo, soooo, spacers, stall, tires, told, wha, wheels, winter
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 277
    02-14-2012 08:02 PM Go to last post
  23. Rabbit Looking for a good DIY for a custom made CAI or SRI

    Like the title says, still having trouble finding a GOOD diy or how-to for creating a cold air intake or short ram intake. I know basic knowledge but...

    Started by R4BBIT, 12-01-2011 09:01 PM
    air, basic, big, cai, cold, cold air intake, custom, ding, diy, good, great, heard, hey, how to, intake, intakes, knowledge, open, price, ram, short, short ram, title, trouble, water
    • Replies: 7
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    02-11-2012 02:59 AM Go to last post
  24. DIY How to re-upholster your Rabbit.

    Ok, Finally had a chance to upload the pics and write a DIY. Here we go. First remove the pillar covers. These are the easiest. First use a knife...

    Started by russdawg24, 11-13-2008 07:30 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    bad, color, cover, covering, diy, don, fabric, feel, headliner, holds, ice, job, kind, kinda, lighter, liner, lot, mind, mint, mk2, nice, plaid, rabbit, rare, reupholster, trunk
    • Replies: 42
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    02-09-2012 03:14 PM Go to last post
  25. 2009 Unitronic Flash

    Well, I pretty much have everything on the car now I wanted and im pretty pleased how she's turned out. One of the last things I want to do is get a...

    Started by VWRabbit305, 12-12-2010 01:45 PM
    2009, advice, car, chip, company, cost, everyones, flash, las, long, pre, pretty, price, rabbits, site, software, things, turned, uni, unitronic, upgrade, waiting, wanted, wi
    • Replies: 4
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    02-07-2012 03:18 PM Go to last post
  26. Off-Road Rabbit

    I have a 2009 VW rabbit 2.5 and im looking into doing something like this to it. I want to put the off road bumper with rally lights and a rack on...

    Started by brendawyoming, 02-27-2011 11:12 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 32
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    01-31-2012 11:21 AM Go to last post
  27. Rabbit Front Oxygen Sensor Replacement - MKV Rabbit

    My front O2 sensor decided to go out at ~65k miles. I believe they are scheduled to be changed at 100k miles on our vehicles; so that would have come...

    Started by le0n, 07-17-2011 08:10 PM
    driving, end, engine, engine cover, exhaust, firewall, forum, front, harness, heat, hey, install, kit, maintenance, mkv, mkv rabbit, rabbit, replacement, small, test, things, time, volkswagen, vw rabbit, warranty
    • Replies: 8
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    01-31-2012 07:14 AM Go to last post
  28. Looking for a DIY write up on removing interior trim and factory stereo

    I need to remove my factory stereo so I can upgrade to a aftermarket unit with sat radio, I am really concerned about removing the trim around the...

    Started by JeffC, 01-22-2012 12:22 PM
    aftermarket, ca, concerned, damaging, diy, factory, great, interior, plastic, radio, remove, removing, rim, sat, stereo, trim, uni, unit, upgrade, wi
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 392
    01-23-2012 12:47 AM Go to last post
  29. Rabbit Sound system keeps shutting on and off

    Alright so my system keeps cutting on and off and I can't get it to just stop. I have a 1000 watt kenwood amp and a tc10 slimline kicker sub (10inch...

    Started by R4BBIT, 01-12-2012 07:52 PM
    alright, amp, battery, ca, cut, cutting, don, drop, gauge, ground, guage, inch, kenwood, kicker, ranger, shut, sound, stop, sys, thing, volkswagen, wat, wire, wood, worked
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 454
    01-16-2012 09:11 PM Go to last post
  30. where is a good spot to run my battery wire?

    where is a good spot to run my battery wire for my system? i know whiplash has his diy up but it doesn't go in depth of where and how to run the wire...

    Started by R4BBIT, 01-16-2012 02:18 PM
    amp, bass, battery, car, diy, good, hole, how to, ignition, run, sound system, spot, sys, whiplash, wire
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 126
    01-16-2012 02:18 PM Go to last post
  31. Rabbit DEPO MKV Gti Replica Retrofit plus CCFl city lights ( Lots of Pics)

    Hey everyone, Thought I would do a right up on my retrofit I just did. Feel free to pass the long story... I had ordered gti replicas by DEPO...

    Started by Xavier Watson, 01-13-2012 09:36 PM
    aftermarket, black, ccfl, city lights, end, front, golf, gti, headlights, heat, hid, jetta, key, lights, mkv, mkv rabbit, oem, parts, rabbit, retrofit, sell, swap, truck, volkswagen
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 784
    01-14-2012 11:30 AM Go to last post
  32. Cheap wiper blade refill mod

    I needed new blades, since the old ones were 3 years old and falling apart and when I realized how much they were in the store or even at places like...

    Started by tibimakai, 10-24-2010 01:48 PM
    abs, box, caps, cheap, check, cut, dealer, ding, driver, ecs, good, hey, kit, left, mod, month, needed, passenger, removed, small, store, top, volkswagen, wiper, working
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,534
    12-18-2011 02:34 PM Go to last post
  33. Talking "Angel eyes" headlight DIY

    Greetings all! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I thought since I've finished my front lighting installation, I should...

    Started by futility, 02-16-2008 11:35 AM
    4 Pages
    1 2 3 4
    advice, angel eyes, auto, bet, blue, cool, diy, euro, good, halos, headlight, heck, hey, jealous, level, light, lights, lit, motor, somthing, sweet, warriors, weekend, wha, wire, word
    • Replies: 61
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    12-11-2011 07:00 PM Go to last post
  34. Rear Emblem DIY!!!

    Well, we did it!!! Removed the rear hatch emblem and painted it!! Here' s the DIY... Step 1 - Remove the emblem from the hatch release by gently...

    Started by Lil Bunny Foo-Foo, 04-01-2007 06:48 PM
    7 Pages
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    • Replies: 131
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    12-02-2011 05:50 PM Go to last post
  35. General Volkswagen How to remove VW badge from bracket/template

    So I've been looking and looking and can't find a damn thread that actually shows how to remove the vw badge from the template that it is attached...

    Started by R4BBIT, 11-30-2011 02:25 PM
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    11-30-2011 02:25 PM Go to last post

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