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:
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
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
Momo race air leather shift knob
Momo black leather shift boot
Momo pedal cover set
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!