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A Cal looker is any aircooled Volkwagen that has been modified in a style that originated in California in the late 1960's.
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Common modifications
The Beetle is popular with customizers throughout the world not only because it's cheap and easy to work on, but because its iconic looks can be personalised and the flat four motor is so tunable. Its very ubiquity make even subtle changes noticeable; everybody knows what a Beetle is supposed to look like. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Car tuning. ...
Exterior There are many popular Beetle styles, from a 'Cal Looker' to a Volksrods. They vary between themselves but are very similar in many ways. Also the California Look has changed during the 30+ years of its lifespan. The most typical (and traditional) way to customise the exterior is to change the wheels and lower the suspension of the car. The favorite wheels are period-style EMPI 5- or 8-spokes, Speedwell BRMs, or Porsche factory rims like Fuchs from a classic 911. One of the original California Look modifications is to replace or remove the bumpers and trim, either to give a cleaner look or to reduce the curb weight; if bumpers are removed, pushbars are common. The stock bumpers are usually chromed or polished, sometimes painted or powdercoated. There are many clubs dedicated to 'Cal Look' including the DKP in the USA which was one of the first clubs dedicated to true 'Cal Look' cars. Today, the DKP still exists and the club is on their 3rd generation. There are also currently many big 'Cal Look' VW clubs based in Europe including the DAS (Das Autobahn Scrapers) in Belgium, the DFL (Der Fieser Luftkühlers) in Germany and the JG54 Grünherz (Greenhearts) in the UK. Volksrods are modified Volkswagen beetles. ...
Shotokan Kata: Enpi (Flight of the Swallow) Empi comes to us from the Okinawan Tomari-te school where it apparently first appeared in 1683. ...
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Curb (kerb) weight is the total weight of an automobile with standard equipment, motor oil, coolant, a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ...
Also, body kits are availible, which are often derived from the styling of the Porsche 911. This is the only car designed before World War Two to have a bodykit commercially availible, though Beetles with them shouldn't be considered Cal lookers. Hyundai Coupé with body kit. ...
The Porsche 911 (pronounced as nine eleven) is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. ...
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Resto Cal Resto Cal look Volkswagens are air cooled vehichles that, aside from a lowered stance, appear as restored stockers.
For 'Resto Cal' look, a roof rack and similar accessories can be added. There are many other aftermarket parts that can be added to the Beetle, including wing mirrors, chrome wipers, stone guards, mud flaps and badges. Rear light and front indicator lenses can also be changed. This is as far as a 'Cal Look' or 'Resto Cal' car will go. Some resto cal look cars often veer towards lowriders, because of the stance and the number of period accessories on the vehicle Aftermarket (automotive), the term aftermarket can refer to the addition of non-factory parts, accessories and upgrades to a motor vehicle. ...
For other uses, see Lowrider (disambiguation). ...
Non Volkswagens Cal Look has also been exported to non Volkswagen vehicles, such as the Hillman Imp and even the BMW 2002. These cars have the same modifications as their Volkswagen counterparts and are seen as alternatives to the Beetle. Hillman Imp, with the engine cover and the rear window lifted The Hillman Imp was a compact, rear-engined saloon (US: sedan) automobile manufactured under the Hillman marque by the Rootes Group (later Chrysler Europe) from 1963 to 1976. ...
See also BMW 2002tii The BMW New Class was a line of compact sedans launched with the 1962 1500. ...
See also The Volkswagen Beetle or Bug is a small family car, the best known car of Volkswagen, of Germany, and almost certainly the world. ...
Volksrods are modified Volkswagen beetles. ...
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