WA VW service centres

[Old Timer]

if he set out to build a 9 sec Beetle, but it did a low-10, then following traditions he'd blow it up and destroy it?

I don't think they actually set up to do a 9.... and they said they would get it to 9s with a little more work. Nope... they didnt blow it up or destroy it....he had a number of VW drag racers etc to help out...

[Old Timer]

Decided to get my 60,000k service prior to leaving Cairns for WA. There is a German VW mechanic here. The reason for the change is that the Caddyshak will get a going over before the trip even though I only have 54,000k but won't need a service till I get home. He may find something I can get sorted under warranty before its runs out in September. You should see his place.. all these VWs, Transporters, Kombis and the like - so many of them. Also was watching Monster Garage the other night and Jessie drove up in an Aussie spec 1600 sedan. He is a VW fan and has a few in his garage.. made me jealous though when he drove a Porsche GT in one time. They has an old beetle they did up to do a 9 sec pass. Got to low 10s. Thanks again for the info.

Got the 60,000k service done. Though it was a reasonable price at just under $400 seeing as he replaced all the fluids, brake, steering, coolant, oil etc and all new filters. I got him to check the van out as well to see if there was anything that needed to be done before my warranty ran out.. He said he could not fault anything, so that makes me feel good for the upcoming trip.

[Old Timer]

Well got to WA .. been here about 2 weeks. Nice trip except for some very high headwinds across the Nullabor. Went up to Lyndhurst SA and flew out over Lake Eyre....magnificent. One thing I found out on my travels is just how much we in Cairns are being ripped off with the price of diesel. 155.9. I just paid 139.9 in Mandurah. Highest price I paid for the trip was 174.0 at Mundrabilla (half way across the Nullabor) and of course the range of the Caddy kept me from the highest prices 189.9. Have the "Shak'' for sale and looking at buying something a little bigger.
The Caddy did well averaging just over 7l/100k and considering the headwinds this was very good. The best I got was 6.03l/100k. Clocked up almost 5900k. If I don't sell here I may get the oil and filter changed before I head back.
Safe travels everyone.

[jnrdavo]

sounds like a great trip so far mate...

Me and the missus want to do this kind of thing in the future (actually, would really love to trow it all in now and start tomorrow!)

[Eddy]

sounds like a great trip so far mate...

Me and the missus want to do this kind of thing in the future (actually, would really love to trow it all in now and start tomorrow!)

Hoyhoy.

Me think that you should be going to school first Stu, the Missus always comes before me, unless ya want to travel on ya own.
Also me never heard of "trow" before,,, Stu, Stu, what are we going to do with you, deary me...

[jnrdavo]

I have the old problem with brain not working as well as my mount/hands/keyboard....

[Old Timer]

I have the old problem with brain not working as well as my mount/hands/keyboard....

which MOUNT you talking about mate? engine? gearbox?or is that another type of MOUNT?

[jnrdavo]

gees, I've got to stop relying to you so early in the morning!

[Old Timer]

gees, I've got to stop relying to you so early in the morning!

OMG and I hate the expression..... relying? why are you relying on me? Ohh.. that was meant to be replying was it...