TheSamba.com :: View topic - Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale

Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:22 pm

Glenn wrote: Reverse is a speed... isn't it?

And yes you can get 5 forward gears for a Super... but they gotta pay.

That was good!.... :lol: :lol: I have reverse in mine, I have a 5 spd now.

Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:35 pm

Is it too much to ask for people to take their ads down after they sell an item??? I'm so sick of finding exactly what I need, for a good price, only to hear "sorry, it's sold"!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

That's just plain LAZY

Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:37 pm

Beware of this thermostat kit:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1042477

The thermostat is junk.

Then there's this "complete" thermostat kit that's missing all the clips to hold things together, and more importantly, it's missing the return spring!

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=889670

If that wasn't enough, the flaps assemblies he has are both LEFT side flaps. They won't work on the right side.
WHAT CRAP!!!

Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:17 pm

This is just wrong...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=939431

Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:32 pm

Daddybus wrote: This is just wrong...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=939431

Dude, that's messed up...

Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:32 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1051589

$1600 for NOS 45mm Dells my ass...lol. :lol:

I could see $700 or $800 as reasonable, but we're talking like four times their original price when new in the '80s or early '90s. Even brand new IDA's don't go for that. You'd be well on your way to a set of 51.5mm Webers at that price.

Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:38 pm

bugnut68 wrote: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1051589

$1600 for NOS 45mm Dells my ass...lol. :lol:

I could see $700 or $800 as reasonable, but we're talking like four times their original price when new in the '80s or early '90s. Even brand new IDA's don't go for that. You'd be well on your way to a set of 51.5mm Webers at that price.

Maybe if he was including the whole longblock in the pic...but dang...

Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:26 pm

bugnut68 wrote: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1051589

$1600 for NOS 45mm Dells my ass...lol. :lol:

I could see $700 or $800 as reasonable, but we're talking like four times their original price when new in the '80s or early '90s. Even brand new IDA's don't go for that. You'd be well on your way to a set of 51.5mm Webers at that price.

it's a little high, but comparing them to what they cost back then, or to a set of carbureters that are still being produced is a moot point... if you want NOS Dellortos, the price of admission isn't cheap, afterall, they don't make em anymore...

Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:04 am

The last set of NOS 48 DRLAs I saw trade hands was for $1200.

Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:43 am

I'm not seeing that it's a Beetle hood..
Quote: Hood of VW Beetle Art Piece - $70 (Venice Beach)

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Date: 2010-11-11, 3:01PM PST
Reply to: sale-ufhwh-2055267705@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/atq/2055267705.html
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One of a kind art piece painted on the actual hood of a slug bug! Hang it outside, inside... wherever! Very rare, and super cool!

Email for details!
Pick up in Venice Beach only!

Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:05 am

Wheel / Tire rant. Why are they all lumped together in one classified category? There should be several sub-categories, so we don't have to wade through pages of crap that doesn't fit:

1. early wheels (wide 5)
2. late wheels (4x130)
3. other wheels (porsche, chevy, etc)
4. tires

Or if that's too much trouble, there should be a bolt pattern drop-down menu, both in the ad creation form, and in the search form, so one could do a search based on bolt pattern.

Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:15 am

I'm with you, Lupy, I once put in my request for a green car only forum, because I like looking at green cars the best...

:lol:

Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:31 pm

not that it's really any comparison but VWVORTEX does have a sperated wheel/tire forum for the classifieds
http://forums.vwvortex.com/forumdisplay.php?5088-Wheels-and-Tires-Classifieds
*and our 5x205 & 4x130 must get lumped into the "other Wheel" forum :x

but that rant should go into the THESAMBA SITE Forum
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=17

Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:50 am

lupin..the..3rd wrote: Wheel / Tire rant. Why are they all lumped together in one classified category?

...

there should be a bolt pattern drop-down menu, both in the ad creation form, and in the search form, so one could do a search based on bolt pattern.
LOL at thinking anyone would fill it out correctly.

You'd be in here bitching after 1 day saying people picked the wrong pattern.

You would not believe how many ads I move around that are basic mistakes, like parts in the car category, cars in the parts category, trades everywhere instead of in Trades, Ghia parts in Bus, and so on. Luckily a lot of people report ads because I can't police it all. (hint, hint).

Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:21 am

EverettB wrote: LOL at thinking anyone would fill it out correctly.

This was my first thought when I read this :wink:

Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:36 pm

EverettB wrote:
LOL at thinking anyone would fill it out correctly.
Sad as it is, I think you're right about this. Speeling and Reeding are not strong points of most Supper Bettle owners. :lol:

Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:33 am

lupin..the..3rd wrote: Speeling and Reeding are not strong points of most VW owners.
Fixed it for you.

I remember once sending a link to a topic on the big Porsche board to a buddy. He replied with his astonishment that "those guys are literate!"

Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:00 am

Bruce wrote: lupin..the..3rd wrote: Speeling and Reeding are not strong points of most Supper Bettle owners.
Fixed it for you....

Nope, he had it correct the first time...

Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:04 pm

sure, its a fatchick, but do you think you could have found a more appropriate candidate for a on off road beater. what a dick
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=863848

Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:08 pm

buy it and pull off the body lift and change the wheels... he did nothing permenant...