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vamram 
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 Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Ok, this is more a whine of "Damn I wish I had $$ to burn and space for it!!"
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-volkswagen-super-beetle-sedan-19/#comments-anchor
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vamram
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2025 6:18 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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If you like Bajas, here's a beauty selling in my general neighborhood.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GXHA3VYva/
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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I *really* wanted the sound promised by its fatter-than-pea-shooter stainless steel tips. You'd think at my advanced age, delayed gratification and trusting your hunches would take over the impulse to buy. Alas, not so.
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Too bad the stove pipe doesn't fit. I just bought this with high hopes of using it. Preheat isn't absolutely critical for me. I'll give it a try. |
I just went a few rounds with Two "Two Tip Mufflers" for my never hit original sheet metal but Callook 67..
I wanted to get rid of the two tip equal length header "weeeeeeeeeehhhhh" sound for a more traditional VW exhaust bass thump and make it a smidge quieter.
Yes... I... we all should know better...
The first was an EMPI 00-3418-0. I bought it back last year in a "free shipping" with some other parts.. I decided to give it a try.. Looked good in the box.. but what a piece of shit.
Wasn't even close. Tips were fat and stubby and overall it absolutely did not fit. I can fabricate it ... no problem.. but...once I started .. it was going to be more welds than pipe.. I cut it up for future parts.. DONT BUY IT.. I lost about $150 and 3 hours time in the process..
https://empius.com/products/empi-2-tip-exhaust-system-4/
The JBugs 50001-1 version really looked promising . I liked the more correct pre heat even though I wasn't using it.. seemed more thought was put into it.. so bought it.
https://www.jbugs.com/product/50001-1-jbugs-vw-2-tip-exhaust-system-with-stainless-steel-tips.html
Ok.. very nice out of the box.. looks much better.. I was pleased..until..trying to bolt on....still was not a direct bolt on fit. The tips were a proper size and length but whacked out of position.. It at least almost fit.. 
I can fabricate..  .. I had to extend the #2 tube about 18mm and cut a relief near the left muffler 3/4 attachment. The tips were not aligned level so had to really make a twist to make them look appropriate.
Took me about 6 hours of thought, sweat, tweaking and welding until I was satisfied. This should be a bolt and go.. but was not the case.. .. just another case of crap VW parts..
On the flip side.. its the sound I wanted and looks good.
Im not recommending it for those who are not prepared to cut n weld before driving.
I took pictures and sent an email to JBugs with a suggestion to do some in house quality control. Have not heard a word yet.
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vamram
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| Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2025 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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You'll never hear back from them on that. I'm shocked they took mine back but I think that's probably because I didn't cut it up.
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'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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| You'll never hear back from them on that. I'm shocked they took mine back but I think that's probably because I didn't cut it up. |
Thought you got money back and kept the part?
I really don't care either way.. but they need to know they are selling garbage VW parts.
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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vamram
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| Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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| You'll never hear back from them on that. I'm shocked they took mine back but I think that's probably because I didn't cut it up. |
Thought you got money back and kept the part?
I really don't care either way.. but they need to know they are selling garbage VW parts. |
They took the part back and then refunded me. I think they even paid the return shipping, but don't recall that detail.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2025 11:18 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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They took the part back and then refunded me. I think they even paid the return shipping, but don't recall that detail. |
I probably got your return then 
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
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vamram
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| Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2025 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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They took the part back and then refunded me. I think they even paid the return shipping, but don't recall that detail. |
I probably got your return then |
LOL! Could be! Was it slathered in Permatex copper sealant? Yep, that's it!
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a8ked
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2025 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Due to time constraints, I paid a reputable local VW shop to replace my master cylinder and brake light switches about 3 months ago. The shop is not cheap and I knew they would mark up the parts, but I was in a time crunch and didn't have time to do it myself. I discussed the issue of quality parts and said I would pay for the best parts they could get.
This morning, I found a small puddle of brake fluid under the front of the car. I jacked the car up and removed the driver's side front wheel expecting to find a leaking hose or bleeder valve.
Instead, I found one of the new brake light switches was leaking. I pulled the plug off the switch and found the plug was full of brake fluid. I found that when I pumped the brakes fluid was comping out of the back of the switch where the plug contacts are.
So, having read on this forum about this very issue, the 'best quality' switch that I was charged $48. for has failed. I could have bought a switch from NAPA for $18....
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vamram
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:46 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Not so much a whine, but if you haven't bought any CSP products, it's probably too late now. Multiple European countries are stopping mail shipments to the US due to tariff uncertainty.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/some-eur...r-AA1L5V8t
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Cusser
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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I found one of the new brake light switches was leaking. I pulled the plug off the switch and found the plug was full of brake fluid. I found that when I pumped the brakes fluid was comping out of the back of the switch where the plug contacts are.
So, having read on this forum about this very issue, the 'best quality' switch that I was charged $48. for has failed. I could have bought a switch from NAPA for $18....
WHO's parts do you trust anymore? |
In 2020, I purchased two new German brake switches from member here Heimlich, through the classifieds, have been fine.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php...ton=Search
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OldSchoolVW's
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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So, having read on this forum about this very issue, the 'best quality' switch that I was charged $48. for has failed. I could have bought a switch from NAPA for $18....
WHOSE parts do you trust anymore? |
As an alternative, you could just install a pedal switch and plug the ports for the master cylinder switches (brass 10 x 1.0). This kit can work in conjunction with the mc switches or without them. The bonus is that your brake lights will come on the moment the brake pedal moves forward rather than when enough pressure has been applied to trigger the mc switches.
https://www.aircooledevolution.com/product-page/pedal-activated-brake-light-switch
It's about the same cost as 2 mc switches and a lot less hassle to install.
I wired mine with a relay so the power to the lights doesn't need to pass through the switch. The seller says this is unnecessary in a 12v system, but it is a good way to prolong the life of the switch.
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CoastalBug
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2025 12:27 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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Instead, I found one of the new brake light switches was leaking. I pulled the plug off the switch and found the plug was full of brake fluid. I found that when I pumped the brakes fluid was comping out of the back of the switch where the plug contacts are.
So, having read on this forum about this very issue, the 'best quality' switch that I was charged $48. for has failed. I could have bought a switch from NAPA for $18....
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HMMMMMM.....never heard of this issue, and haven't noticed a leak, but I wonder if this is why I can't get a firm pedal...... things to research!
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CoastalBug
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| Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2025 12:31 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
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As an alternative, you could just install a pedal switch and plug the ports for the master cylinder switches (brass 10 x 1.0). This kit can work in conjunction with the mc switches or without them. |
Had no idea there was such a thing! Thanks!!
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