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Loïc - April 21st, 2003 at 11:47 PM

Hi folks!

When I see all the nice picts of water & aircooled, I'm getting very jealous.

Here in France watercooled veedubers are not welcome in most of aircooled show

Few narrow-minded people think that New Beetle owners only bought their car to show they have money... But we're all VW fans, and a lot of people in my forum use their NB as a dailly drive and also own one or two aircooled VW... So things are slowly changing.

We plan to organize a comon meeting next year...

Anyway we still have a lot of fun on our own...

CU,

Loïc - April 21st, 2003 at 11:56 PM

Btw, here are few picts of my New Beetle, a '00 TDI, with no mods but the "Porsche" Cup 1 17" wheels...

[Edited on 21-4-2003 by Loïc]

fatboy - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:02 AM

Welcome to the forum Loïc.

Thats a nice looking NB you have !

Loïc - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:07 AM

Thanx!

jenz58 - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:13 AM

Great pocs of your NB:thumb

Brrrrrrrr, very 'cool' looking car with all that ice on it Hope you weren't in a hurry that day to get anywhere

dakgrrl - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:14 AM

Hi guys, I thought that since Loic bit the bullet I might as well introduce myself as well. I drive a '73 superbug', which most of the people I know want me to get rid of. They all think I was crazy to reco the engine when it went kapputt just before christmas! They just don't get it...
I will have some pics of Lexi for y'all in about a week, but be warned, it is not the prettiest thing on the block...YET!:P

[Edited on 21-4-2003 by dakgrrl]

fatboy - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:21 AM

I used to get the same reactions from my closest friends.

Now they're saving for a Kombi - Hang in there and welcome

OvalGlen - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:23 AM

Welcome Loic and Dakgrrl, love the new beetle.
Dont worry Dakgrrl , mine is not that great either , they still get under your skin, they are a great hobby.
Anyway , a VW should have Character.
Customise it to suit you, and be happy.

jenz58 - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:30 AM

Exactly Hey it's all about loving our Vee Dubbs for what/who they are, sweet:kiss

1303Steve - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:42 AM

Hi

Welcome aboard Loïc & dakgrrl.

Water cooled & aircooled dubbers get along pretty well down here.

dakgrrl, good on you for having a superbug, some people dont like them, I do, I own a 72 superbug.

1302Steve

dakgrrl - April 22nd, 2003 at 12:48 AM

Thanx Steve. It is the first beetle I have ever owned so I can't really compare it to anything! I saw your car at the nationals yesterday. Nice ride!

fish - April 22nd, 2003 at 04:41 AM

good to hear from both of you. cheers, fish

jenz58 - April 22nd, 2003 at 08:31 AM

Such a nice kombi. Love those colours :cool:

kombi_kid - April 22nd, 2003 at 01:58 PM

is there a strong VW scene in France??? whats the most popular VW's there???
BTW ur beetle is sweet!!! turbo diesel mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
we dont get them here do we??? everything in europe is turbo diesel!!
cheers
rhys

Mister Hoodjacks - April 22nd, 2003 at 02:07 PM

Yes, welcome to you both!:kiss

vanderaj - April 22nd, 2003 at 03:51 PM

Good to see a newbeetle.org'er make the trip over

Those Porsche wheels look great! I have the 16" Raves like the other NB has, and it's good to see the difference.

Andrew

Loïc - April 22nd, 2003 at 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kombi_kid
is there a strong VW scene in France??? whats the most popular VW's there???
BTW ur beetle is sweet!!! turbo diesel mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
we dont get them here do we??? everything in europe is turbo diesel!!
cheers
rhys

Yes there's a large aircooled scene, with a cool national show. But as I told u, New Beetle are not welcome there! :cussing

I think things will change... slowly. But ya know, idiots are everywhere!

Loïc - April 22nd, 2003 at 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vanderaj
Good to see a newbeetle.org'er make the trip over

Those Porsche wheels look great! I have the 16" Raves like the other NB has, and it's good to see the difference.

Andrew

hi Andrew!

yes, I decided to do a little virtual "down under" trip when I saw the cool picts you posted on the org... :thumb

It looks to me that aussies are a lot more open-minded that french (and ameriacan as well, for other reasons!

)

buzzbug - April 22nd, 2003 at 05:55 PM

Welcome aboard loic and dakgrrl. i asure you that this is a great place to learn a thing or two as everyone on here is willing to help out where they can. In the short time that i have been on here i have learnt heaps. And i agree with you dakgrrl i think that steves car is sweet. I am trying to go for a similar look minus the trick motor and all the other great stuff that he has.

Tazzielittle - April 22nd, 2003 at 06:00 PM

Welcome!
Its good to see we have a international flavour!
Nice NB!

Robo - April 22nd, 2003 at 06:54 PM

Hi Loïc
Glad to have you with us, in this country any VW is a good VW, why dont you move over here!
Rob......

vanderaj - April 22nd, 2003 at 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Loïc
hi Andrew!

yes, I decided to do a little virtual "down under" trip when I saw the cool picts you posted on the org... :thumb

It looks to me that aussies are a lot more open-minded that french (and ameriacan as well, for other reasons!

)

(Loic is pointing out the six or so of KOM123's Bug in and National images I re-posted to newbeetle.org to get people to check out all the Bug In and National image threads here. We've had a few international visitors, about a 100 so far

Loic,

yep, we're a lot more open minded over here, particularly on the war issue.

Although I think you're New Beetle owner #4 on this board

(Me, Ben, Anthony, you, ???) Not a bad ratio for nearly a thousand members

Seriously, there's a lot of aircooled's here, but sooner or later, they'll have to succumb to plumbing.

(joking, guys (and girls!)

Andrew

KOM123 - April 22nd, 2003 at 10:36 PM

*mental note* add to resume/portfolio "international photographer"

[Edited on 22-4-2003 by KOM123]

Phil74Camper - April 23rd, 2003 at 02:31 PM

It's interesting, isn't it, this apparent animosity between 'water cooled' and 'air cooled' VW owners. I've never understood it.

Surely we're ALL Volkswagen enthusiasts first?? Who cares whether they're are air or water? They're BOTH great! We have a couple of each in our family.

You'll always get people who prefer air over water (and vice versa), but ultimately they're BOTH VWs and we should love both kinds.

Bizarre - April 23rd, 2003 at 05:26 PM

First of all WELCOME!

dakgrrl - GO THE SUPERS!!!

I have/had a 74L - see other posts (sad story) BUT I WILL BE BACK!

Loic - love the Porsche Cup on the Noob!

I have / had boxsters on my 74L and i thought they looked good! - dont think i have seen a noob with Porsche wheels b4!

Tazzielittle - April 23rd, 2003 at 06:24 PM

Like Phil said...
Who cares so long as it has the right badge on it.
VW's all the way!
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