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 BeetleBaby
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:09 PM |
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I finally have my dream car!
Hi everyone,
My whole life I've only ever wanted a beetle - and finally, last week I got one. It's a 1970 1300 semi-automatic and in great condition (antartica
white). I'm really keen to learn as much as I can about caring for my beetle and have sooo many questions. So anyway, just wanted to say hi and
look forward to chatting.
Natasha (BeetleBaby):bounce
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:12 PM |
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welcome aboard. when you can, post some pics.
you will get plenty of answers on here too.
Simply Cruzin'...
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BeetleBaby
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:36 PM |
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I will definitely post some pics of my car very soon. I'm looking at getting a stereo and speakers installed and am wondering if installation is
difficult in a beetle. The installation guy said it might be because my carpet is stuck to the floor and because it is an old car, the wiring might
be difficult. Has anyone had a stereo installation and had this experience or is the guy just trying to get more money out of me?
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:38 PM |
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Welcome Natasha. I reckon he might be feeding you a line, even though they may be stuck down, they can be restuck after doing the work.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:40 PM |
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i agree it shouldnt be too hard. does your car have an alterantor or generator. this is important if you are planning to run amps.
but if youre jsut doing a head unit with speakers then it is not very difficult.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:42 PM |
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its not that hard although if the guy doing it is good he wont have a problem. try to stay away from places like stratfields and the such cause most
times they do a dodgy job. they put a 15 cm scratch in my dash when they did mine because the stereo hole in a bug is not a din fitting size, it needs
to be opened up about 10mm more. ill be doing my own stereo this time as a result.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:44 PM |
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the advice is only a reflection of barls personally and is not endorsed by the forum or any other members...  
you will understand this soon enough beetlebaby.
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BeetleBaby
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:46 PM |
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Cool. Thanks for the advice. I'm not going for amps or subs just yet - it's such a little car that I probably don't really need them. But with
the speakers - the one's I have currently look like little computer speakers that sit on brackets at the back. Do I need to get a back shelf or is
there a better place for beetle speakers?
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:48 PM |
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sorry i should put down that im an electronics tech by trade and have been working on cars since i was a little fella. being a 1970 it will be a
generator unless upgraded to a alternator
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:49 PM |
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couple of 6x9s on a back shelf would do jsut fine.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:51 PM |
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i had a stock 1600 1970 beetle with a generator
head unit amp 10 ins sub and 2 6ins speakers
and not a worry in the world so it doesnt matter if you have a gen or alt at all
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:51 PM |
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The other question I have is about the two knobs on the dash that sit under my headlights knob and wipers. I have absolutely no idea what these are
for. I do have two leavers that sit on either side of my handbrake that have something to do with air vents but again I don't even know whether they
should be on permenantly or not?
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:52 PM |
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levers near your handbrake are for the heaters. the other two knobs, im not sure. im a pre 67 fan.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:53 PM |
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I would have to agree on the strathfield comment wes.
I paid a little over $12,000 for a instal in my commodore at strathfields.
They wired the thing up to every thing. because of it i have been throuh 2 standard computers, and 1 aftermarket one, 2 power window motors, nemerous
fueses, a head unit , a power pack and 2 amps, all because of ther wireing job
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:54 PM |
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yes i know that, but i was trying to protect the forum...... sheesh, does nobody get nothin'? 
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:54 PM |
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Hi Terry,
I had a look at your little white semi-auto at the shop the other day. I spoke to Peter yesterday about my passenger window winder (broken) and my
drivers seat (the seat back won't go forward) Peter suggested I drop in tonight at around 6:30 to see what needs to be done. Maybe if someone will
still be there I can get some info about the stereo installation.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:56 PM |
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suppose that depends on the size of your amp, terry. mine used to draw more than the motor could generate. so i upgraded to alt, then no worries.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 03:59 PM |
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If I was to put one amp and one sub in the back would it rattle the beetle too much and suck up to much power?
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 04:03 PM |
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dont think you will create enough to worry about rattle. but you will get music. i ran a 12 sub. 2 6x9 2 6xs and 2 amps. great sound. certainly no
dakdak in the car.:thumb
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 04:58 PM |
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the other two knobs are for fresh air coming through the top of the bonnet and up through the black things at the bottom of the windscreen (inside) |
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 05:00 PM |
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Oh okay. Thanks for that.
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 09:45 PM |
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If the ppl know what their doing, it shouldn't matter.
the knows below ur headlights should be the dash heater. one way will open them to demist ur windscreen, the other will shut them.
If u need more, let me know. I have a manual about ur car, and can check it out better for u later like tomorrow(it's downstairs and I'm up, and I
am not abotu to leave two girls afraid of the dark by themselves..they scream to loudly....chickens)
cheers
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 10:13 PM |
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another beetle babe yay!
w e l c o m e
I'm a ghia babe alias
Karmen
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| posted on February 25th, 2005 at 10:22 PM |
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Welcome beetlebaby.........
Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf |
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 04:01 PM |
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Thanks! :bounce
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| posted on February 28th, 2005 at 05:23 PM |
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Good trying to get the message through there Twoguns, an admirable effort........Do you think it got through??
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| posted on March 2nd, 2005 at 05:25 PM |
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ya on board so hold for the ride
Let me out, When I call my name
IGOR is ALIVE !!!! |
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