My Flash trim Bug

Let's hear about your 1966 VW Beetle - How long have you owned it? What attracted you to this specific model year? what makes it unique? PLEASE - NO TECHNICAL OR MECHANICAL QUESTIONS IN THIS FORUM - PLEASE POST THEM IN THE TECHNICAL/MECHANICAL SECTION. Thanks John
Aircooledbenny
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Finally got round to lowering the bug more, I'm now down to 2 splines on the rear, and as far as adjusters will go on the front, STILL the front doesnt appear to be as low as the rear but when you look underneeth, the lowest part of the bug is the roll bar/adjuster bolt thing!!!

Whilst dodging the rain i got a few pictures! Doesnt do the new lowering justice as the lowest / best part is the rear of the bug and i just missed it out, was panicin from the rain getting on my cam so just grabbed a few shots and got home :D

Heres my Dad , the mechanic in the house.. notchin my spring plates

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On this pic. look in the centre of the image, up a bit and theres a black mark, and a dent! :o thats what daily use does to it
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Post by Aircooledbenny »

Last wednesday was the club meet, here was the 5 dubs i cruised up with,
The blue 66 bus is my dads
the twotone grey is my friend daves. 60/15windows on most forums
the green and dark grey is a ex-swiss army bus
the 70's bug has been in my friends family since new, just been handed down, now for sale due to bay window being bought.

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Post by Aircooledbenny »

Faversham classic car show was cool

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Post by fatalifeaten »

Looking good. Aussie-style trim kit FTW.
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Post by Aircooledbenny »

Albert mirrors fitted today, along side cheese grater exhaust and new chrome tips 8)
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Post by rokemester »

Benny,

Your photography is stunning. Very refined, are you a pro?
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Post by Aircooledbenny »

rokemester wrote:Benny,

Your photography is stunning. Very refined, are you a pro?
Wow thanks, not a pro but definately not a beginer!

I'm only 18 and I'm really trying to become a Pro. Along side VW, Photography is my #1 Passion so I really want it as a career :D
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Post by Aircooledbenny »

more pics

Additions are albert mirrors and chrome exhaust tips with cheese grater i like :cool:

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, Hamstreet classic car show.

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Few of club members

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Awesome trailer there, I really like it!



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Post by rokemester »

You have a great eye! Keep it up!! Some of your stuff is definitely frame worthy.
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Post by Aircooledbenny »

I love this one, Cheesy... yes... but cool ? definately!

"Doomsday" :twisted:

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Post by crazydaze »

Lookin' good!

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Post by Aircooledbenny »

Heres a short vid of me driving the bug yesterday testing the cam I got a few months back on the outside , the vid quality is sick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uZo3YV4T2g

This is the vid i done on the inside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfWuGMMO5wI
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Post by Athen_TL »

Hallo Benny,

sweet ride! If you plan on driving the car this low, you might want to consider replacing your rear wheel bearings with encapsulated ones. Otherwise you may end up with shot bearings before long, since the angle of the axle tubes will not allow enough oil to reach the bearings and they will run hot.

Been there, done that ;)

By the way - i'm back to stock height. Just got tired of hearing my oil pan screeching on the tarmac.
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Post by rokemester »

Like the videos, mystery man. Great music!
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Post by Aircooledbenny »

Athen_TL wrote:Hallo Benny,

sweet ride! If you plan on driving the car this low, you might want to consider replacing your rear wheel bearings with encapsulated ones. Otherwise you may end up with shot bearings before long, since the angle of the axle tubes will not allow enough oil to reach the bearings and they will run hot.

Been there, done that ;)

By the way - i'm back to stock height. Just got tired of hearing my oil pan screeching on the tarmac.
Cheers! Got a few bits to change so thanks for the tips. I've had huge trouble getting a job since I've finished school and affording stuff is tight. But got an interview soon and then hopefully i could buy the stuff to make sure its a suitible DD.
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