As some of you remember (it was one of the longest threads I've seen in a
while) I've been asking about recomendations on a new Engine. The engine
builder some of you recommended, after hearing what I needed said I should
build a 2110cc, 40 x 35 heads, full flow, E110 Cam, solid ...

Hey heres one for y'all,     In one of Mr. Hoovers articles I saw where he
said and I'm paraphrasing, "some of muirs suggestions aren't helpful and
some may be detrimental".      What would these be?    I always went by the
Muir book, not because I'm some kind of hippie zealot, but ...

A few questions on tailpipes:-
My tailpipe on my '71 bus fell and was dragging along the tarmac for 20-30
miles one evening before anyone told me. I was only a mile from my house
by this time, so after stopping and looking, we decided that there was

Im new to volkswagens, so bare with me on these couple of questions.
I cant seem to figure out what exactly you guys are considering
independent rear suspension.  Having only really worked on older cars,
chevys, mopars, etc... I can tell the difference between solid and

I've seen recently in magazines some bugs having a different headliner
I've never seen before, instead of going all the way down in the back
side till the sides of the windows, this one covers only the upper part,
and doesn't go down like the "normal" one, take a look:

Hi RAMVA, I got to get a new battery. having seen too many rusted package
trays, I've been wondering, if I use a sealed or gel battery, will it
prolong the life of the package tray? It has rust preventive paint, but, who
knows if it's going to work until the time comes. What's the ...

Hi RAMVA Folks;
It's that time of year again... the holiday season is upon us.
Whatever your reason to celebrate; I wish you all the best.
And I hope Santa drops a load of VW stuff at your house.

I'm now trying to design an engine to replace the stock on the 73 SB, and I
have some questions. Can I go to 1776 without machining? Will I benefit from
1.25/1.4 ratio rocker arms? Sould I get new/different cam? What about a
lightened flywheel, do I need it below 120HP?

$70k for a pink hotwheels type 2:
http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/showcase/la-fi-hotwheels18dec18.story
Or you can get a plain old purple one for just $35k.

I am contemplating redoing the interior on my 56 oval sedan.  Car is bone
stock and I am going with TMI due to cost (it is close enough to period
appropriate smooth side door panels in solid red).  Just how difficult is it
to redo the seats and door panels.  Is it something a novice ...

    Hello to one and all. I have not been on this list for a few
years, but since I am now about to put my 67 Baja back on the road, I
figured it was time to resub again. Hopefully some of you remember
me...*8-}. It will be fun to drive her again.

as opposed to Ant's silent exhaust post, im wondering what kind of LEGAL
exhaust i can get for my stock 1500, i currently have a modified pea-shooter
setup (mini tips sliced off, 2'' tips welded on) any suggestions?

What you say about  CW crank from DMR Machine Shop crank, it's
0,50mm/0,50mm!
I know that is used and welded but for 300 Eur it is ok I hope? What you
know about DMR Machine Shop?

I just finshed restoring a '74 Super Beetle Cabrio and just installed a
Radio w/CD Changer.
The radio somehow picks up the ignition noise in the background, that sounds
static and cracking type, when the engine is running.  As soon as the

This cooling flap issue has been discussed at length in this group but
I wanted to post an additional discussion and question. I have just
completed building a VW Trike. The engine is totally exposed in this
vehicle, unlike a bug or ghia. I purchased the engine from a builder