| Author |
Message |
TDCTDI
Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013
Posts: 12850
Location: North Carolina
|
 Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:36 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
 |
|
| HippyTom wrote: |
Only problem is near the gulf here that involves deep sand...might not make it out.  My 4x4 truck makes it but it's not easy sometimes even for it. |
A little wider tires & drop the air pressure to around 6 PSI & she'll float over most of it, maybe even better than your truck.
_________________
Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
KTPhil 
Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006
Posts: 34003
Location: Conejo Valley, CA
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:51 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
| EverettB wrote: |
| HippyTom wrote: |
| Why wouldn't that count? Is there a rule that the pic has to be taken AFTER the challenge is posted? |
| vwwestyman wrote: |
| Well my impression is the intention of the challenge is to get people to get out in their VWs driving around. And it was at least kind of a soft rule that pre-existing pics don't count! |
Yes, it's supposed to be a NEW photo.
A few times I didn't post an older photo that worked because it was... Old. |
Posting an old photo for entertainment, not as an actual entry, is okay isn't it? Especially if it's a really cool photo. But the challenge remains active. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
HippyTom
Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2013
Posts: 676
Location: Florida, West Pasco
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:58 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
| TDCTDI wrote: |
| HippyTom wrote: |
| Only problem is near the gulf here that involves deep sand...might not make it out. My 4x4 truck makes it but it's not easy sometimes even for it. |
A little wider tires & drop the air pressure to around 6 PSI & she'll float over most of it, maybe even better than your truck. |
My 63 is rolling 215/60r15s all the way around. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TDCTDI
Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013
Posts: 12850
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
| HippyTom wrote: |
My 63 is rolling 215/60r15s all the way around. |
Perfect, just remember not to stop in the soft stuff.
CURRENT CHALLENGE: Let's see some gnarly offroad pics.
_________________
Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
HippyTom
Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2013
Posts: 676
Location: Florida, West Pasco
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
| TDCTDI wrote: |
| HippyTom wrote: |
My 63 is rolling 215/60r15s all the way around. |
Perfect, just remember not to stop in the soft stuff.
CURRENT CHALLENGE: Let's see some gnarly offroad pics. |
This part of Florida, it's all soft stuff. I've seen people pull off the side of the road and get marred up in the sand. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
EverettB
Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000
Posts: 69809
Location: Phoenix Metro
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
| KTPhil wrote: |
| EverettB wrote: |
| HippyTom wrote: |
| Why wouldn't that count? Is there a rule that the pic has to be taken AFTER the challenge is posted? |
| vwwestyman wrote: |
| Well my impression is the intention of the challenge is to get people to get out in their VWs driving around. And it was at least kind of a soft rule that pre-existing pics don't count! |
Yes, it's supposed to be a NEW photo.
A few times I didn't post an older photo that worked because it was... Old. |
Posting an old photo for entertainment, not as an actual entry, is okay isn't it? Especially if it's a really cool photo. But the challenge remains active. |
Yes, I think people have done that in the past.
I think I did that once too.
"This is an old pic that fits the challenge so it's still going but..."
_________________
How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vwwestyman
Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2004
Posts: 5688
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vwwestyman
Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2004
Posts: 5688
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
|
| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
This afternoon I got the blown turbo replaced, so it was in the '78 TDI that I completed this challenge, on a test drive! (At least, I hope this counts!)
I love exploring old dirt roads. "Minimum Maintenance" signs always intrigue me.
So I took a drive to the back side of a cove at our nearby lake.
This road is only used by ranchers to access their ground, and explorers like me.
This guy was checking out the Bus!
And the lake in the background.
So here's my challenge. Since the point of this whole thing is to get you out and driving in your VW:
Drive to a small town at least 45 minutes away, and take a pic with something they find interesting/brag about.
Example of what I'm thinking of:
About 45 minutes from me is Blue Rapids, KS. Population 971. They have a baseball field where the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played a game in 1913. (The teams did traveling exhibition style games back then.) Blue Rapids is also home to the oldest roundabout in Kansas.
_________________
Dave Cook
President, Wild Westerner Club
1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
My Thing |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
panicman
Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2011
Posts: 2290
Location: Canby, OR
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:47 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
I am surprised no daily drivers have taken this one on.
That said, it’s been almost two weeks. Can we throw this (good, by the way) challenge on the back burner and get a new challenge going?
_________________
Plate of shrimp |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Mike Fisher
Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006
Posts: 17970
Location: Eugene, OR
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 1:48 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
NO, we still need to finish each challenge in order! I was thinking of driving 60 miles to Cape Foulweather because the name always gets me! Don't wait on me though. 
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cape-foulweather
_________________
https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sharp64
Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015
Posts: 5304
Location: Central Florida
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
I keep trying to figure out something any towns around here are proud of. I have an idea if I can get out tomorrow.
_________________
1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jeffrey8164
Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2018
Posts: 3817
Location: Georgia
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
I just ran across this thread.
I’m in the process of refreshing my Ghia which has been sitting for 10 years under cover. I hope this stays alive until I can drive it.
Aircooled.net needs to hurry up and fill my order. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
SeamusBlack32
Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2000
Posts: 72
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 12:25 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
I think I can do this challenge on Wednesday.
_________________
1968 beetle 1500 "Penelope”
@vdubdummies on instagram
https://m.youtube.com/user/timykgb |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sharp64
Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015
Posts: 5304
Location: Central Florida
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:56 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
Let’s see if this counts. This is about 40 minutes from my home. It’s Fort Christmas named as such because it was established on Dec 25th. The “town” is named for it and people come from miles around during the Holiday season to mail their letters so that they are post marked “Christmas Florida”.
If so, LMK and I’ll post up the next challenge.
_________________
1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
scottyrocks
Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2016
Posts: 2661
Location: Long Island, NY
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:27 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
Near me there are no small towns and nothing interesting.
_________________
“If you care for a thing long enough, it takes on a life of its own, doesn't it? Mending old things, preserving them, looking after them – on some level there's no rational grounds for it.”
– D. Tartt, 'The Goldfinch' |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TDCTDI
Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013
Posts: 12850
Location: North Carolina
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:54 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
Perfect, New challenge?
_________________
Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sharp64
Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015
Posts: 5304
Location: Central Florida
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:00 am Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
New Challenge....
A picture of your VW in front of a road sign that has significance to you or your name. I.E. Your name is James William Baker and you're a dentist you could take a picture of your car in front of a "Billy Blvd", or "Baker Street" or "Longtooth Road". You must be able to explain the relevance.
If its too hard to narrow it down to a street sign, perhaps we can open it up to a sign in general? Only caveat is you can't walk out and take a picture of the front of your shop, home or business etc.
_________________
1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
skapunkfoo
Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2012
Posts: 150
Location: Wherever the Army sends me.
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
My vw at Rodriguez Lane, which is my last name. There's also a Joshua street, my first name, that I'm gonna go to later and edit this post to have both. Haven't been on in a while. Moved from Texas to Tennessee/Kentucky border.
Next: YVWNT at a dog park. (Pretty sure that hasn't been done)
_________________
1964 Beetle
VW Challenge - come join the fun.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=592483
Last edited by skapunkfoo on Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:53 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vwwestyman
Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2004
Posts: 5688
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sharp64
Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015
Posts: 5304
Location: Central Florida
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge |
|
|
Game on! I have a dog park a couple of miles from me.
_________________
1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
