So I bought a stock black caddy with the colour coded front and rear bumpers back at the end of March. The caddy had 178,000KM on it. The main things I wanted to do to it were, new seats, something with the lights (hated the stock super yellow/orange headlights) and ply line the rear.
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2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
First simple upgrade to do was change out the old worn gear stick with something clean. Just ordered a cheap one from Ebay, was a bit disappointing that the resin bit on the top was cracked during shipping. Still on the look out for something a bit higher end looking. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
Where did you get the gear knob and gaiter from?
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
The gear knob and gaiter are one complete piece. I bought mine off of Ebay. Just searched for 2008 caddy gear knob.
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
You could go for the Golf 6 or 7 GTI models if you want a high end look
Current built thread: 2013 SWB Caddy 2.0TDI
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My previous built: 2007 SWB Caddy 1.9TDI
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My previous built: 2007 SWB Caddy 1.9TDI
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
I also bought a new set of ventilation control knobs off of ebay.
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
The next addition to the cockpit was the revamp the steering wheel. I didn't want to go for a GTI wheel as I'm not gone on the look of them.
What I did do was buy an Alcantara cover on ebay that you stitch on yourself. Theres a bit of work in stitching it on, but it's well worth it. I've been driving with it for a few months now and it's fantastic (Especially on cold mornings)
I then got my friend to carbon wrap the 3 soft rubber pieces on the wheel and also the centre ring around the VW logo.
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What I did do was buy an Alcantara cover on ebay that you stitch on yourself. Theres a bit of work in stitching it on, but it's well worth it. I've been driving with it for a few months now and it's fantastic (Especially on cold mornings)
I then got my friend to carbon wrap the 3 soft rubber pieces on the wheel and also the centre ring around the VW logo.
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
steering wheel looks good, will have to grab one of those myself
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Re: 2008 1.9TDI Black Caddy Build
Later model Polo gear sticks work well too and usually cheaper to come across than Golf Mk6/7 ones.
Fitted one to mine and it's made a huge improvement.
You'll need to swap the base over from the gaitor though. It's simple enough to do though.
Fitted one to mine and it's made a huge improvement.
You'll need to swap the base over from the gaitor though. It's simple enough to do though.