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Nate Nieves: 2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Nate Nieves owned a Volkswagen Beetle as his first car, but a little while later he found a turbocharged convertible version, and couldn't help himself. He picked up a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle convertible and began modifying piece by peice until the car reflected his own style.

Owner: Nate Nieves
Location: Vineland, NJ
Vehicle: 2005 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Horsepower: 320 (estimated)
Club: Flawless

SOCIAL
Facebook: Nate Nieves
Instagram: @mouthlikekanye

Photography by TwentyTwoTime.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Custom air intake
Front mount intercooler
Garrett GT28r turbo kit

EXHAUST
Custom turbo-back straight-pipe exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Unitronic stage 3 tune

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WHEELS & TIRES
Rotiform BLQ wheels
Toyo tires

BRAKES
Drilled/slotted rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Air Ride V2 air suspension system

EXTERIOR
Carbon Creations carbon fiber hood
Custom camo vinyl wrap
Carbon fiber side splitters

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LIGHTING
LED headlights
LED tail lights

INTERIOR
Recaro red bucket seats
Rear seat delete
NRG quick-release
Carbon fiber steering wheel

AUDIO & MOBILE ELECTRONICS
Pioneer single-DIN head unit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"My favorite modification was the wrap because it makes the car pop. I have people staring and taking pictures every time I drive."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
Custom fiberglass dashboard
Custom hard top

SHOPS/MECHANICS
Flawless Wraps

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