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Icebox500
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 Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 9:56 am Post subject: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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https://volkybaru.com/products/1985-1991-vanagon-w...5490732324
These guys do an interesting looking kit. What I appreciated about them is they aren’t just flat and plain but include some “seam lines”.
Curious of anyone has seen them and or any ABS interior (like GW) feedback.
My interior isn’t shot but it could stand to be dressed up…
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87 Westy 2WD “Van Geaux”
FAS 2.0 Gas GENV (10/2025)
AZ Transaxle + Peloquin Manual Transmission
GW lift springs, solar, Burley front & rear disc, etc...
New Orleans, LA (previously CO, WA, and CA)
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danielheff
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| Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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Looks interesting to me too. The monotony of the solid panel has kept me from purchasing one so far. Hopefully someone will chime in or the owners can introduce themselves.
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Icebox500
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| Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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| danielheff wrote: |
| Looks interesting to me too. The monotony of the solid panel has kept me from purchasing one so far. Hopefully someone will chime in or the owners can introduce themselves. |
I agree. This is the first time I thought the idea was interesting. Not so plain Jane.
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87 Westy 2WD “Van Geaux”
FAS 2.0 Gas GENV (10/2025)
AZ Transaxle + Peloquin Manual Transmission
GW lift springs, solar, Burley front & rear disc, etc...
New Orleans, LA (previously CO, WA, and CA)
Past
87, 90 Westys
64, 65 splittys + various air cooled |
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syncrodoka
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| Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:59 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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| They are definitely better looking than the other ABS panels. I recently saw their product on socials and noticed they are made in Puerto Rico, I know nothing about them otherwise. |
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joetiger 
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| Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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Those are nice. But if you do decide on the plain ones, racing stripes help break up the monotony. 
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Icebox500
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| Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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| joetiger wrote: |
Those are nice. But if you do decide on the plain ones, racing stripes help break up the monotony.
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Feels faster just looking at them.
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87 Westy 2WD “Van Geaux”
FAS 2.0 Gas GENV (10/2025)
AZ Transaxle + Peloquin Manual Transmission
GW lift springs, solar, Burley front & rear disc, etc...
New Orleans, LA (previously CO, WA, and CA)
Past
87, 90 Westys
64, 65 splittys + various air cooled |
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Icebox500
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| Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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| syncrodoka wrote: |
| They are definitely better looking than the other ABS panels. I recently saw their product on socials and noticed they are made in Puerto Rico, I know nothing about them otherwise. |
Yup. Made in PR and about $80 to ship to Colorado.
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87 Westy 2WD “Van Geaux”
FAS 2.0 Gas GENV (10/2025)
AZ Transaxle + Peloquin Manual Transmission
GW lift springs, solar, Burley front & rear disc, etc...
New Orleans, LA (previously CO, WA, and CA)
Past
87, 90 Westys
64, 65 splittys + various air cooled |
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Volkybaru
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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| Icebox500 wrote: |
| syncrodoka wrote: |
| They are definitely better looking than the other ABS panels. I recently saw their product on socials and noticed they are made in Puerto Rico, I know nothing about them otherwise. |
Yup. Made in PR and about $80 to ship to Colorado. |
@Icebox500, big thanks for choosing Volkybaru!
We truly appreciate you taking the time to review our products and share your awesome solution for supporting the 6.5" speaker. For those who haven't seen it yet, check out the discussion here:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10357769&sid=4a9ca7e9e7b840a0c52737401b37234e
For those who may not know us yet, Volkybaru is proudly owned by Gilberto "Wichy" Cruz and Jay Bonano—two lifelong VW enthusiasts who turned a passion into a business.
Wichy, a mechanical engineer with 20+ years of experience in medical device development, ensures that our products meet the highest standards of precision and quality.
Jay, a military veteran with an extensive background in transportation and logistics, brings expertise in getting oversized parts shipped efficiently—because we know that shipping can sometimes be a dealbreaker! That’s why we’ve partnered with UPS and DHL to keep costs as low as possible for our fellow VW lovers.
If you ever have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out!
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Keep those VWs rolling, and thanks for being part of the Volkybaru family!
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Icebox500
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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Hello Wichy and Co. Yes, I did have a good experience and yes I also put in big speakers but those aren’t mine!
My post (somewhere) speaks to my two way two speaker door solution using special grilles and your door panels.
Like this!
Still really glad with my choice to go with the Volkybaru panels.
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87 Westy 2WD “Van Geaux”
FAS 2.0 Gas GENV (10/2025)
AZ Transaxle + Peloquin Manual Transmission
GW lift springs, solar, Burley front & rear disc, etc...
New Orleans, LA (previously CO, WA, and CA)
Past
87, 90 Westys
64, 65 splittys + various air cooled |
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shadetreemech
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Location: Claremont, CA
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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Installed Volkybaru front door panels a week ago.
Dealt with Gilberto at their shop in Puerto Rico. He answered my emails same day, got my panels to me UPS within a few days. I got them with holes cut for speakers. Panels were easy to install. They provide fasteners. All tolled, $204 for the pair including shipping.
I liked 'em so much I ordered panels for the slider and the hatch.
Just what I was looking for.
Dan
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shadetreemech
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| Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2025 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Volkybaru ABS Interior Panels - anyone know them? |
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See above
Got the Slider ABS Panel UPS yesterday. Did the install today
From pulling the original door card, cleanup and installing the new one,
less than an hour.
Volkybaru.com
I am not now nor have I ever been, etc.
Dan
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