I bought a pair of these, though I don’t have them installed yet….

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Technostalgia-6069-1962-67-Volkswagen-VW-Beetle-LED-Tail-Light-Conversion-Kit-/381223962213?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

I bought a pair of these, though I don’t have them installed yet….

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/381223962213?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

To answer your original question, Allen. Yes, one filament (the tall one, I think — from memory) is brighter than the other. So it does matter a bit — they’ll still work either way. But, you get more contrast/difference wired one way compared to the other. Just be prepared to swap terminals there before you tighten everything up…

Ditto that — I’m in Sevierville, but my project TDr is VW-based and progress is stalled due to other time demands lately. There’s at least a couple front engine TDrs in the Sevier county area, one Ford-based and one Chevette-based.

Also sounds like your parking brake is not adjusted or working correctly. They should definitely hold the vehicle on as steep an incline as you’d want to drive it.

You should be able to hold your thumb on the button and execute a “moonshiner’s turn” – lock up the rear brakes and with a quick turn of the steering wheel have the rear of the car…[Read more]

FYI, if you want a slightly wider tire than the 165/80 series, here is what 185/70 series look like on the stock 4″ VW wheels underneath a TDr…

FYI, if you want a slightly wider tire than the 165/80 series, here is what 185/70 series look like on the stock 4″ VW wheels underneath a TDr… they’re the same height as the 165s.

Nice work!  Your attention to detail really shows up in the overall impression!

Before buying a shifter, I would investigate:

(a) the mounting of the shift rod tube bracket inside the tunnel to make sure the bracket is secure

(b) the plastic/nylon bushing that the shift rod slides in, inserted in that brscket, and

(c) the condition of the coupler where the shift rod connects to the transmission – it has rubber inserts that…[Read more]

Sounds like you have Emma sorted out really well! Props to you and your pit crew for diligently working through all the issues! Congrats! 😂😂

Couple of side notes,:

1. Your oil temps sound really good! You are correct in that sensor location is very important. I tend to like reading temps at the sump drain plug – they don’t fluctuate as much, and…[Read more]

Congrats! Most excellent results and detailed write-up! Third gear should be fun now, pushing through corners…

Can you report back on the temps you’re now seeing, with the jetting set and the venture ring installed? Thanks!