aussieveedubbers top tips

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 17 Nov 2003, 7:29 pm

#112958

OK , Mantara started with a tip from his Mum (Bless!) and I added the spray the silicon oil (tyre shine or black plastic stuff) on before you wash your car so it penetrates before the water does (dont want any H2O in these NoH2O ve-hicles)

add your 'top tip' to aid your Aussie VeeDubber buddies in keeping on keeping on

Kool Karma to you

kkk

tonyg Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 17 Nov 2003, 7:35 pm

#112963

don't use force, use a longer spanner, or a bigger hammer!!

they took me away haha, hope the medication works

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2003, 7:59 pm

#112977

longer spanner not a good idea - tried to remove my wheel nuts that way. added 1m pipe to the end of my spanner. snapped the spanner, snapped 2 extenders for my adjustable wrench, then the wrench itself.

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type82e Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2003, 8:23 pm

#112989

one of my teachers always told me use the proper tool for the job
dont use shifters unless youre stuck and cant borrow the right tool
marcel

Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile

1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 17 Nov 2003, 8:34 pm

#113003

buy the best, or the cheapest until you can afford the best. then bury the cheapest ones in a lead lined chest in your neighbour's garden. actually keep the weird ring/open ended spanners, sometimes they have just the right angle in the head to get you out of tight spots. 😀
and CHANGE YOUR OIL 😉

let sleeping dubs lie

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 17 Nov 2003, 9:03 pm

#113028

always wear a condom 😉

Peter Leonard Moderator Volatile

1,456 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 17 Nov 2003, 9:18 pm

#113045

or ten to keep your fingernails clean.

let sleeping dubs lie

KOM123 Smiling Assassin

1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2003, 9:20 pm

#113046

For mechanical novices like me, anything I pull apart I place in order on a bench (or similar) at least 2 metres away from where I'm working in the order I disassemble it in. Makes it easier for simpletons like me to put back together. Also if it's any closer to where I'm working invariably I will knock it over, step on it or spill something on it!!

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 17 Nov 2003, 9:36 pm

#113056

Don't eat the yellow snow.

Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.

fish Wolfsburg Wizard

584 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 4:53 am

#113115

Never hit small kids or drunks. small kids grow up and drunks sober up.!!! cheers, fish

Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!

tonyg Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 5:33 am

#113121

Joke joyce

they took me away haha, hope the medication works

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 6:12 am

#113122

If you are restoring a car and the missus is a little jelouse of the money you spend, get a stash happening. I have a sealed money box (can) I have hidden in the shed, I put loose gold coins in this, between swap meets. The night before a swap I get the can opener, and a minute later, instant wealth.
When I get home and she hits me with the old, "how much did you spend" I can say, "only a couple of bucks" and she is none the wiser, and if she checks the bank account, theres buggar all gone.
Rob....

Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft

mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2003, 7:21 am

#113144

Robo wrote:If you are restoring a car and the missus is a little jelouse of the money you spend, get a stash happening. I have a sealed money box (can) I have hidden in the shed, I put loose gold coins in this, between swap meets. The night before a swap I get the can opener, and a minute later, instant wealth.
When I get home and she hits me with the old, "how much did you spend" I can say, "only a couple of bucks" and she is none the wiser, and if she checks the bank account, theres buggar all gone.
Rob....

Excellent idea! I go one better - separate bank accounts!

As for the practical stuff - get a small gas blow torch and heat your wheel nuts. Then when hot, apply a bit of wd40 or similar to the thread. Do this a few times and you will be able to undo them. Still hard but at least they come undone!

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 18 Nov 2003, 7:34 am

#113150

After the war my Mum used to use the boiled potato starch to iron shirts with. Thank goodness for fabulon now.

Squiz.....

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 18 Nov 2003, 9:33 am

#113205

REPLACE FUEL LINES regularly.
:o
GREASE threads always, copper based anti sieze or graphite based grease.
:P
USE brass nuts on exhausts
😀
CHECK for rust regularly and use rust proventative liberally.
😎
Be good to your mum (on ya dougie)
:thumb
Stay true to the breed :kiss

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2003, 9:54 am

#113216

Do un to others as you would have others do un to you.

Eat your vegies.

Be good to your Mum.

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa

Starbug rustbag

2,408 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 9:59 am

#113220

dont change your spark plugs when you are drunk.:thumb

actually, dont change anything when you are drunk!😀

decked dubby Custom Title Time!

1,046 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2003, 10:18 am

#113226

You rule Robbo!!!:thumb:thumb:thumb

You always have to modify the price for saftey reasons.😉

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kombi_76er Slammed & Awesome Dubber

78 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 6:18 pm

#113398

THe brave dont live forever but the cautious dont live at all.
so get out there and enjoy life

breville Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 6:33 pm

#113408

breville Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 6:36 pm

#113409

cut to bit bigger than cord diameter and then feed cord through the nozzel into the seal - magic!!

breville Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 18 Nov 2003, 6:37 pm

#113410

Oasis Going alone...

1,806 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 19 Nov 2003, 3:41 pm

#113725

Don't stand up in a rowboat

"Tell him 'We've already got one'"

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Nov 2003, 8:28 pm

#113859

couldnt have said it better kombi_76er.

every day we awake to a new world. whatever happens, no regrets.

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kombi_76er Slammed & Awesome Dubber

78 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 19 Nov 2003, 8:34 pm

#113866

yeah thanx mate this philosophy shit is kool ay

Alcohol the cause of and solution to all of lifes problems

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 20 Nov 2003, 6:02 am

#113974

If your car can't go fast, then it needs a decent stereo:alien

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 20 Nov 2003, 11:01 am

#114042

" the only constant in the universe is change"

"a car is meant to be driven" not just for show.

sooty Seriously Crusin Dubber

132 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 20 Nov 2003, 2:16 pm

#114112

Don't be a silent watcher

If someone needs your help, give it

And NEVER perpertrate and act of evil by watching silently, sometimes all it takes is a single word.

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2003, 4:11 pm

#114146

Be nice to your mum, at least until you move out of home.

Kruizin Kol

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2003, 4:30 pm

#114152

if u like the philosophy sorta tips i set up a blog about a year ago http://regretnothing.blogspot.com/

also LOVE Neitzsche, Sartre etc.

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