Bug Me DVD\'s

DUB64 Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 13 Oct 2007, 7:26 pm

#616362

Hi I am looking to learn about Beetles and I heard about the Bug Me DVD sets.

Has anyone heard of them?

Seen them?

Are they worth getting for a complete VW rookie?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Oct 2007, 8:22 pm

#616368

yeah - heard good things about them on the US forums.

Nothing like jumping in the deep end though.
You seem to have interest and a willing to learn.
That is the main thing.

Think you might have to send over to the States to get them

Futue te ipsum!!!

Joval Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 13 Oct 2007, 9:03 pm

#616371

I have a few, they are excellent for preparing to carry out any job yourself, good investment IMHO :thumb

DUB64 Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 13 Oct 2007, 9:14 pm

#616374

Thanks for your comments.

Ireckon I really need at leat some sort of guide as I am starting from scratch so to speak.

I remember seeing them on ebay.

Only other option is from the states?

Joval Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 13 Oct 2007, 10:09 pm

#616382

I bought mine in the UK - http://www.bugmevideo.co.uk/

Probably not much difference to you though?

DUB64 Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 14 Oct 2007, 7:11 am

#616410

Does anyone have one or more they want to sell?

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Oct 2007, 1:25 am

#616548

they are done by Rick Higgins in the USA...

they are called "Bug Me " videos now also available on DVD

check out the Superbeetles forum for info...

the superbeetles forum also has "standard" beetles too

http://www.superbeetles.com/welcome.htm
click on Tech
for tech talks and pics of Rick...

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

type_one Custom Title Time!

1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Oct 2007, 9:04 pm

#616692

I have them and say they are good but they still lack some details that i would like to know or things that i feel are basic no no's that they don't mention. Things like how to work out your compression ratios and deck height etc. If you are building a basic factory engine and don't care about getting it to be more blue printed than just throw together they are good. Then agian i haven't wathed them all yet.

I woudl suggest watch them in conjunction with a lot of reading and brain picking of others.

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Oct 2007, 1:04 am

#616738

Yes You will still need a few workshop / owners manuals

The Bentley manual [VW of America]
Haynes manuals [many to choose from]

the idiot book - John Muirs book is recommended for newcomers ...

check out these books at : http://www.amazon.com

You can buy used manuals from the USA from the amazon site - very inexpensive compared to Aust prices.
just watch the postage charges as manuals are heavy..

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---