What your favorite color VW New Beetle?

Question 1
What your favorite color VW New Beetle?...  

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1)   I'm not really a big fan of the car, but if I were to buy one, it'd be in "heavenly blue." - Samuel (James)

2)   Yellow and black like my 72 super beetle. Looks so cool even on the new ones. - Stacey

3)   baby blue - shonna alexander

4)   I'm definitely a bigger fan of the old ones. But I saw a baby pink one, definitely the best! They look so, happy? Haha if that makes sense. - Harlequinn Ann

5)   I have 2 green ones. Love bugs. - Ann


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Question 2
VW polo clutch problem of not ?...  2001 (51) vw polo 1.4 85 k miles
clutch bite seems high
been told and read up its a manuafactures thing (polo issue)
is it or is the clutch worn out ?

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1)   Some VW models had self adjusting cables which do not allow enough free play, causing premature wear.If the pedal pressure is not excessive,fit & adjust manually adjusted cable.If the pressure is excessive,you may well be into a new clutch sooner rather than later. - Ron

2)   The biting point tends to rise as the clutch wears out. Depending on how it's been driven at 85k miles it might be getting close to needing a replacement, but so long as it's not slipping and you can change gear OK I wouldn't worry about it.
I think it's a hydraulic clutch on the Polo, so it might be worth checking the fluid level. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

3)   As others state some clutches bite higher than others and especially towards the end of the clutch life.
If there are no strange noises, clicking or prominent whirring than let things be. A clutch is a serviceable part and will not cause any serious damage when it starts to slip provided you get it changed promptly then. - L G

4)   The clutch does have a manual adjusting cable which will help lower the biting point if adjusted correctly.

However, have you checked with VW to ensure that all the recall works have been carried out on your vehicle as I do remember that this model had a recall on the clutch pedal box.

Might be worth investigating before replacing/repairing parts. - Michael K


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Question 3
I have a VW Touran with 205/55/16" tyres. I am considering changing to 205/60/16" (on the original rims.) I re?...  I am considering changing to 205/60/16" (on the original rims.) I realise that the diameter increases by about 3%, and this would cause an under-read on the speedometer, but the speedometer is about 3% optimistic anyway! My main query is, will the slightly larger diameter cause any clearance problems with the wheel arches or suspension, or will they fit ok?

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1)   Why would you want to change tire sizes? Tires do more to effect how the vehicle drives than any other factor and you want to second guess those very clever German engineers who have already figured out what the best tire size is for your car????

I mean, if you wanted your car to handle like a Buick you should have bought a Buick, not a fine piece of German engineering. - JBF

2)   No, I don't think you'll have any clearance problems. Maybe contact your local VW dealer first to confirm. I know that not everyone loves low profile tyres. - Chris

3)   They will fit fine but I'm not sure why you'd want to do it. 205/60 isn't a common size and will be more expensive. The higher tyre wall will flex more when cornering and the handling will suffer (maybe not a lot, but it will). Stick with 205/55. They range of tyres in this size is huge and they are cheaper. - vavavoom


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Question 4
1971 or 1964 Volkswagen Super Beetle?...  Hey guys I'm a beginner in cars so I wanted to ask ya'll about modifying cars, can I change the car's 'roof' to a convertible 'roof' and is the super beetle car's seats changeable? Can I change it's engine or maybe making it a better engine cause it's an old car but I want it to run fast. This sounds crazy but can I change a manual car to an auto car?

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1)   You cant realistically change a car to a convertible. Pretty much anything else can be done. - jim s

2)   Changing a car to a convertible really would cost more than just buying one.The seats may be able to be swapped with some work but the seat tracks made into the floor pan are different between a 64 and 71.
There are plenty of places to purchase performance parts for air cooled VW's online.It is pretty simple on a Beetle to change from an automatic stick to a manual transaxle.You most likely would be better off buying a manual transmission parts car and swapping the parts over.You could also build the motor in the parts car while you leave the other motor in the car and drive it.There is a lot of difference between the 64 and 71. I would recommend putting the 71 parts in the 64 when you can.The 64 was originally a 6 volt vehicle but most likely by now has been changed over. - paul k

3)   check out www. cb performance.com and www.thesamba.com,it would be cheaper and easier just to buy a convertible .and you can change out the manual trans for auto but in the older bugs the auto trans you still have to shift just no clutch pedal.and the super beetle seats are inter-changeable.and vw did not make a 64 super beetle,they came out in 71 or 72.the super beetle had fuel injected motor as an option,and had strut front end where the 64 has king pin,front , - KAM


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Question 5
Can you convert vw bug vent window doors into a one piece window doors?...  

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1)   Yes, I have seen it and some VW shop have them. Just don't remember. - Kenny

2)   This is a relatively common mod. You have to remove the old window and the quarter-glass window framing and install a new seal, then remove the door stay that keeps the door open (otherwise, if you shut the door with the window rolled all the way down, the door stay smashes your window inside your door.) and install your new glass. The beetle doors didn't really have any guides, so you thankfully won't have to install new guides in the front, but you will notice that the larger piece of glass is not as firmly held in place. You can help this feel more firm by installing fresh window regulator hardware. A lot of people use the straight up-and-down kit from autoloc.com but JC Whitney still carries hundreds of different kits for this sort of thing. I do not know where to source the glass, but if your beetle is early enough, it should be a flat piece that any auto window shop can just make for you for cheap. Be sure to check in on the samba forum and the vwvortex forum for build advice. - portrait_of_nietzsche


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