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In a message dated 3/20/05 6:02:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jadney@vwtype3.org writes:
<< Don't assume that you can just buy something, throw it in, and drive away
happily. The happiest customers drive away stock engines.
Drive the car and learn to know and understand it BEFORE you start to think
about what you'd like to change. While there are lots of changes that are
possible, there are many fewer that you'll be happy with in the long run.
Don't
get sucked into replacing good quality OE parts with expensive junk. >>
These words are so true. The stock engine set up is as reliable as you can
get. Definitely drive the car and see how it fits YOU, not your boss. : ) These
cars are great little cars that require a little maintenance every now and
then to give great service. Most of them have been on the road for all of their
30+ years of their lives too. Jim's right about the expensive junk that's out
there, as the quality of some of the replacement parts leave a lot to be
desired. :( Another place to try for parts is the DDB (www.theddb.com ), although
they offer used parts, don't be affraid to try them. CIP (www.cip1.com) is
another source for new parts, and they do carry WCM rubber and plastic parts. I've
removed the roof off my 71Square, but the car seems to be aquiring more and
more stock parts, the longer I keep it. :o I hope this helps.
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at;
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977
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