My beetle/pain in ass

bluexeon · 26-09-2008, 10:28 PM

These are a few pics of my beetle called bonnie (i didnt pick the name). Still wants a bit of work but getting the important stuff done first before the outside. Any suggestions anyone can give on how i can make it better/what you would do if it was your beetle would be nice. Im a newbie to all this beetle owning.

YA DAD · 26-09-2008, 10:32 PM

hi, your missing some tin ware in the engine bay, and pipes from the fan unit into the tin ware , That would be my first job

YA DAD · 26-09-2008, 10:35 PM

Styling wise , id go for big porsche wheels and all blue light tint on the windows, think its called german look suits 1303's imo. nice bug by the way

bluexeon · 26-09-2008, 10:38 PM

lol thanks, i know about that stuff ive put a post on my wanted. I cant understand why it isnt there to start with, i think sum nut case had it before us. It had about 30 metre of wiring hangin about and someone had tried to fit remote central locking (on a beetle!?) I think it needs some bumpers, its annoying me without them, they look like cattle prods

fbiiburton · 26-09-2008, 11:05 PM

Id also replace stuff like leads ,coil,dizzy cap, points, maybe fuel pump and dizzy all pretty cheap and you will notice the difference

looks a nice bug

Tricky · 27-09-2008, 07:54 AM

yep - tin ware missing.

what exhaust have you got ? your heat riser tubes are not connected either. this could give you problems running - especially over the winter !

do you have heat exchangers or J tubes ? - no point fitting the air hose from the fan if you have J tubes ! but dont just leave them open .

with or without bumpers is a personal choice . some like . some dont

from what I can see in the pictures it looks tidy - so thats a good start

bluexeon · 27-09-2008, 02:06 PM

would someone be able to tell me which bits of tinware i need, they sell it on

Classic VW auto parts, VW spares, VW accessories

im confused with it lol. which bits do i need, will be a great help. thanks

bluexeon · 30-09-2008, 11:44 AM

i dont know any exact name for the exhaust but its a double exhaust like boy racer style. I think im going to have to get a new one anyway as ive been told theres a hole in it that cant be welded.