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Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:57 pm

clayster89 wrote: My vdub is telling me that the previous owner didnt know shit about cars and didnt know how to wire :evil:

i hear that.

betsy's also taught me to look at the first place the problem could be started at (ie not replacing my cap, rotor, wires, and plugs when im already flat broke untill i've pulled the ignition wiring out of the column.)
- its not fast, but it sure is fun to pretend it is.
- every single uncle, auntie, and cousin i have over the age of 40 has a volkswagon story, and they all bring a huge smile to their faces
- your wife thinks she has it rough? my neighbor gave birth to twins in a split window bug. that'll make you hate vdubs

Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:47 pm

1. Ask questions first.
2. A butter knife is not a flathead screwdriver. See: skinned knuckles
3. Wheel bearings need grease.
4. I do NOT really need a stereo with an amplifier and big speakers.
5. Everyone else is going too fast.
6. Pretending a noise isn't really there will only make it louder.
7. I can sleep just as well UNDER the bus as I can IN the bus.
8. Engines need oil.
9. Chicks dig vw's.
10. Ask questions first.

Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:40 am

CarreraRS2.7 wrote: Cars can have pms too. Especially on cold wet mornings.

Brilliant.
She ran decently yesterday (60 and sunny), and she wants to kill me today (40 and rainy)...

All I can do is tell her how pretty she is.

Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:22 pm

Everpress wrote: CarreraRS2.7 wrote: Cars can have pms too. Especially on cold wet mornings.

Brilliant.
She ran decently yesterday (60 and sunny), and she wants to kill me today (40 and rainy)...

All I can do is tell her how pretty she is.

and buy her some nice things.

in my humble opinion, much better than buying jewelry, at least you get something out of it too

Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:12 pm

1. chicks hate VWs
2. add oil when you see a few quarts all over the ground
3. when you put in a new distrib it may be a good idea to time it
4. check to see if the belt fits before starting it up
5. check to see if you have all nuts and bolts on the engien and tight

Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:24 pm

1. NEVER let a non-vw (ie use Samba person) inspect your prospective purchase (even if they are part of an automotive inspection service) before you buy it.

2. The PO of my new oval (fully restored when bought) is a complete MORON, not only does he know nothing about VWs (even less than me I think), he is a complete hack. All fuses were removed from the car and I won't go into further details but everything seems to be F'd up.

3. SAMBA people are the best, always helpful and encourageing, Thanks

Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:51 am

CarreraRS2.7 wrote: Cars can have pms too. Especially on cold wet mornings.

But where does the pad go??? Mine is having a heavy flow this month.... :shock:

Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:07 pm

Shagg wrote: But where does the pad go??? Mine is having a heavy flow this month.... :shock:

*cough! cough!* Ragtop *cough! cough!*

Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:06 am

Claire wrote: Shagg wrote: But where does the pad go??? Mine is having a heavy flow this month.... :shock:

*cough! cough!* Ragtop *cough! cough!*

LMFAO...i just fell outta the comp. chair.... :lol: :shock: :D

Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:31 pm

Where ever there is a leak :D :lol:

Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:19 pm

brody wrote: Everpress wrote: CarreraRS2.7 wrote: Cars can have pms too. Especially on cold wet mornings.

Brilliant.
She ran decently yesterday (60 and sunny), and she wants to kill me today (40 and rainy)...

All I can do is tell her how pretty she is.

and buy her some nice things.

in my humble opinion, much better than buying jewelry, at least you get something out of it too

And appreciates more, as well as longer, than the wife does.

Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:08 pm

"come to kindly terms with your ass, for it bears you" - John Muir

Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:00 pm

Things I learned from VWs (mine and others), after 20 years in the hobby:

1. VWs demand an ounce of blood every time you approach one with tools.

2. No matter how bad they look, those cuts will heal.

3. If the dipstick is too hot to touch, you might have a problem.

4. You CAN rewire a car with Romex.

5. ...Or speaker wire.

6. ...Or lamp cord.

7. Always adjust your own valves.

8. Always carry extra oil. Like a case of it.

The lessons continue to this day...

Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:16 am

1. When buying your 2nd, 3rd , 4th etc. vw make sure they are the same color & never park then at the same location. That way your wife thinks you only own ONE!

2. Give the neighbor's kids rides in the vert from time to time. This may help when you are turned in to the Home Owners Assocation for having non-running vehicals stored on your property.

3. always carry a cell phone & never drive without a pair of shoes.

Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:38 pm

that a ball of twine comes in handy as a throttle control when the cable breaks and you are out in the middle of nowhere

Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:43 am

Duct tape and bungie cords are your friends.

Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:03 pm

Quote: 2. Give the neighbor's kids rides in the vert from time to time. This may help when you are turned in to the Home Owners Assocation for having non-running vehicals stored on your property.

saved me on multiple occasions

Quote: Quote: 2. A butter knife is not a flathead screwdriver. See: skinned knuckles

GUILTY! 8-[

Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:53 pm

gratefulbus wrote: 1. Ask questions first.
2. A butter knife is not a flathead screwdriver. See: skinned knuckles
3. Wheel bearings need grease.
4. I do NOT really need a stereo with an amplifier and big speakers.
5. Everyone else is going too fast.
6. Pretending a noise isn't really there will only make it louder.
7. I can sleep just as well UNDER the bus as I can IN the bus.
8. Engines need oil.
9. Chicks dig vw's.
10. Ask questions first.

Chicks do dig Vdubs I'm at high school and also have a crowd of kids standing and commenting about the car and its a $200 project car of mine that also is my daily driver --- '71 Super

Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:42 am

1. Get a VW horn. Otherwise you'll spend hours trying to make the bracket not contact ground.

2. Always use loctite on brake bolts. Otherwise you'll be buying a new caliper.

3. Adjust your valves, chances are, the PO didn't.

4.Adjust your timing, chances are, the PO didn't.

5.Tune your carbs, chances are, the PO didn't.

6.I'm not cut out for restorations. It's dry climates and 'patina' from here on out. :lol:

Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:52 pm

Patience.... :shock: