I have had my bug for over 10 years now. Originally it was candy apple red with stock rims and no interior. The funny thing is that when I was dropped off by friend to buy the car i had $800 in my pocket and no way home. I was set on buying this car which did not help.i knew it wasn't a good car but I still wanted it so bad. The night before i was up late reading "How To Buy A Bug" and memorizing all the things to look out for. This car "FAILED" all of them and failed them bad. When I test drove the car i had the intention to just survive. You see I didn't know how to drive a stick. But I went ahead and bought the car anyways as the dealer was over 10 miles from my home. One thing was for sure, if you were stuck in traffic on the 22 Fwy in California back in 1989 with me, you were thinking one of two things: 1. Is that young kid going to figure out how to work that clutch? -or- 2. With that big grin on his face, he must be smoking something. You see for the first time, I was driving "my" car that day. Not moms or dads, "my" car. And that put the biggest smile on "MY" face ever. Being stuck in stop and go traffic made me learn how to drive a stick ! |
Back then the power came from 1641cc (3rd one,i normally blow them up)with single high rev springs,one 36mm Dellorto carb,009 with stripped points and a lead foot. I have always had good power and good music in my cars.Nothing like a fast car with a little Iron Maiden or Metallica testing your ear drums! |
These are from 96 and 97 |
If you had your car detailed by me this is what i came driving up in.I still use the steering wheel and shifter in my race car now. notice the nice tan on the legs? |
I lowered the car by removing all but 4 leaf springs in each beam (NOT THE BEST WAY TO DO IT) With the use of a 19mm sway bar and 195-50s up front and 205-60s at the rear the the car was a blast to drive. |
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