TheSamba.com :: View topic - Split bug buff? maybe you can answer this question.

Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:41 pm

So in my search for a bug I have noticed that some have gas door like things in the front on the sides even though inside of the trunk the gas tank clearly has a gas cap. So I don't think it's a gas door. I'm just wondering what they are and which splits had them (what years, ect.) thanks guys!

Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:59 pm

those are crotch coolers. pop 'em open to, well, cool your crotch. creates a draft inside cockpit to keep cool.

i'm not sure about the years. i'd guess it was a deluxe option and maybe all years but not all splits came w/ them.

Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:59 pm

those are "crotch coolers"... vents to blow air straight up your shorts. :wink:

Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:08 pm

That's funny thanks guys I don't think I would have ever guessed,.. I'd heard the term crotch coolers alot in mags and things but I just didn't make the connection.

Sun Jul 11, 2004 7:59 pm

Crotch coolers were for deluxe beetles only. Ran from mid 51 to end of "real" splitwindow era (Sept. 52).

Sun Jul 11, 2004 10:57 pm

You know how important it is to keep your crotch cool :D Pop it open and have wind blowing up your shorts!!! Sounds like an exciting drive!!!

Mon Jul 12, 2004 12:10 pm

"Ran from mid 51 to end of "real" splitwindow era (Sept. 52)"
Sounds like a bit of 'Zwitter envy' :)

Kurt