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You realize that the Autostick trans in the Beetle is not that complicated, right? Don't you dare change it to a manual, as you would be killing it's value!:) PM me re the VW; I'll see what I can remember on fixing them - I had 2 Autostick VW's Beetles - cut my teeth on many of them & I still...

North Carolina doesn't legally allow raising or lowering any vehicle more than 6" from it's factory ride height. Law has been on the books for years, but LEO's won't bust you for it unless they pull you for some other infraction... then they start writing a book on you - it's also illegal in NC...

I know that they are not the preferred way of lifting a truck, and are not recommended, but I've never heard the illegal part... Here is a good article on why you should not use them - http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0708_4x4_front_lift_blocks/index.html 'Tanner'

Wow, they only get hot at highway speeds? Sounds PERFECT for use on CUCV's that likewise get too hot at highway speeds... rofl But I'm not too sure about it being 'airless'; non-pneumatic, I'd say, but then I'd just be accused of being correct... couldn't let that happen, could we? -...

Mike - Here is a cross-reference parts list that was compiled in .PDF format by Cabell Garbee some years ago; this info comes from PeteR on the old Big Electric forum... http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/PartsCross.PDF Hopr this helps - 'Tanner'

Solder vs crimp... the ages-old discussion... Interesting to note that all of the connectors that I quote & sell for military applications are crimp - Has been this way for the last 6 years for me... :-) If it flies, floats, or land-crawls in the military, the crimp variety of connector is...

Also - avoid using any tire cleaners/surface protectants that contain alcohol; it dries out the rubber by shedding off the oils in the rubber - 'Tanner'

Jay - Thanks to you, I can now see the thinning spot in the hair on back of my head... :cry: Shoulda kept my hat on, or taken the camera away from you - ;-) Appreciate the pics! "Tanner"

WAIT!! Stop the bombrdment! I think, wait.... waiiiittt for it..... BINGO! I seem to have defeated that infernal "Some Setting Adjustments needed..." message! :-D:-D:-D Now maybe I can get back to geting the bathroom sink leak repaired - :| BTW - Like all Change... this is going to take...

Okay.... so I seem to be in this 'infinite loop' called Read this Message... maybe I need to push "Button 2" to understand this in a language other than English? 'Cause it sure don't seem to be English, or else, I just ain't gittin' it.... Wait, maybe this new SS layout is the Internet...

Nice work Okay... so what did I do?? :-D New site looks great - kinda dim, but then, so am I... Of course, Mom said I wasn't dim, just 'special' -

Agreed that the HUMVEE is being asked to do jobs that it was not designed to do - but isn't it better to give a warfighter some protection rather than none at all? "Tanner"

One option to extend the life of the HUMVEE for awhile - SCTVC - Small Combat Tactical Vehicle Capsule http://granitetacticalvehicles.com/humvee.html http://granitetacticalvehicles.com/news_articles/2008_september_defense_news.html I hear that it is getting some good reviews from military...

Geez Ted... if you can do THAT much block damage with a screwdriver, then maybe you should never pick up a ratchet and go anywhere near a 6.5? rofl "Tanner"

Ray at Helitool / Uglytrucking has disc brake conversion kits for the M37 axles, allowing you to use modern GM disc brakes setups, but regarding wheel options, it's pretty much YOYO - you're on your own... http://www.uglytruckling.com/M37%20Trucks/M37%20front%20brake%20manual1.htm Tanner

wow - it took you 9 shots to kill something? :lol: You might consider a shotgun & standing closer to your target? :wink: Tanner

Some also pronounce CUCV as "pee-oh-ess" (POS)... but I would never do that... :lol: "Tanner"

Bubba - I'm doing the 6.2 into M37 swap, using a GM C60 bellhousing with adaptor plate, & adding a Spicer 3053A trans - overdrive 5th. Being the Internet, you won't find loads of info on this adaptation, and some info you do find, usually opinions, are occasionally based on near truths...

Hobie - I don't QUITE agree with the Miata comment - most of the reason for good condition 1st-gen Miatas seeing higher sales prices is because of the Spec Miata racing class. Most Spec Miata guys & gals are finding (M37) it better to start with a good condition, lower-mileage car as a basis...

Hmmm.... That must be the pinstripes & carpeted floormats fee? :lol: Sorry to her of the GL issues... good luck! "Tanner"