Miss Ruby - 2000 Custom Red 2.0 GLS

[scarabY2k]

I'm in love. Awesome bug. I love that Red. Shoot, I love everything about it.

[missruby]

Originally Posted by gigoypotpot

$140K for BHRIFIC?? wow.


i definitely don't have that kind of money!!! LOL! :d

And guess what? IT'S FOR SALE!!!!

[missruby]

Originally Posted by BluMeanie

Lovin it! Like I said the the wheels thread....your wheels are sweet! I love the shaved front emblem and the painted interior!

Thanks!

[missruby]

Originally Posted by iScott

Wow. Very impressive, Deb. Me rikey.
Miss Ruby is fantastical!

FANTASTICAL?!!??? REALLY??? THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[missruby]

Originally Posted by JuggBug

Now it's your mission to take more pics!

Okey dokey - I'll get right on it!

[missruby]

Originally Posted by The Cheat

however, getting rid of that NoSpeed 268 cam in favor of a Techtonics 266/270 with dual valve springs will give you even more midrange, and just a tad more grumblecakes.

You really need the dual springs anyways for anything over 260 though...

hmmmm - guess I'll to put those on my list, huh?

[missruby]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

I'm in love. Awesome bug. I love that Red. Shoot, I love everything about it.

Thanks - (except for the red) RIGHT BACK AT'CHA!! Now if I could just get some great pictures like your's I'd be all set!

[missruby]

Thank you all for the kind words and encouragment. It's greatly appreciated!!

[who_me285]

wow looks awesome I like that color goews great with the "smoke" lenses

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by missruby

Thanks - (except for the red) RIGHT BACK AT'CHA!! Now if I could just get some great pictures like your's I'd be all set!

Well thank YOU for the picture props. I'm sure you can find a couple locations to do decent photo shoot. I guess a little less snowfall would help too. Man I'd sure love to take a pic of your baby and Buttercup together.

[missruby]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Well thank YOU for the picture props. I'm sure you can find a couple locations to do decent photo shoot. I guess a little less snowfall would help too. Man I'd sure love to take a pic of your baby and Buttercup together.

Yep, yep, yep - now I have a reason for a road trip to FL!!!

[Beetlemania]

Sweet ride you got there, Deb. Miss Ruby's lookin' sweet!

[devster21]

I love the color, and the black leather is amazing. Any dyno numbers?

[missruby]

Originally Posted by Beetlemania

Sweet ride you got there, Deb. Miss Ruby's lookin' sweet!

Thanks

Originally Posted by devster21

I love the color, and the black leather is amazing. Any dyno numbers?

Thanks. No numbers yet - maybe when the track opens up this spring.

[cynical_sheila]

That bug is SPICY HOT! WOW!!

[missruby]

OK - 92% complete - still not there, but closer





I'm actually thinking of removing the front valance although it was just put on - it's already separating from the front end (looks pretty ucky) . Maybe later I'll have it molded back on. I like the 'attitude' it brings to the car. Ideas?

Should it stay or should it go???

Also, I think the wiper cowl would look better molded on, right?

[Lnzbug]

I agree. They would look better if it appeared they were all one piece. It still looks good this way too.

[dnyed]

From one Deb to another....................

Right on!!

[Billsbug]

Originally Posted by missruby

OK - 92% complete - still not there, but closer

I'm actually thinking of removing the front valance although it was just put on - it's already separating from the front end (looks pretty ucky) . Maybe later I'll have it molded back on. I like the 'attitude' it brings to the car. Ideas?

Should it stay or should it go???

Also, I think the wiper cowl would look better molded on, right?

I like that lip alot, maybe they used the wrong adhesive?

Never really been a huge fan of the cowl, molded or not, IMO it makes the NB look even 'taller'. I prefer the look of nice wipers, like Bosch.

[missruby]

Originally Posted by Billsbug

I like that lip alot, maybe they used the wrong adhesive?

Never really been a huge fan of the cowl, molded or not, IMO it makes the NB look even 'taller'. I prefer the look of nice wipers, like Bosch.

For the time being I've decided to remove the lip and leave the cowl.

The reason for removing the lip: I like the stance way too much - if I leave it on I would need to raise the front and back too much I think. (The one thing I failed to mention is that the car is too low with the lip to drive out of my driveway without dinging it - I learned the hard way: Miss Ruby's first "boo-boo") It's always a future option, right?

If I decide to put it back on I'll take it to a different shop and have it molded on - Bill, you made a post on BHRIFIC's thread: "That's the difference between 'integrated' design and 'slapped on' design." I'm trying to use that as a guide. The way it was installed, up close, the lip really looked 'slapped on.' Been there, done that.

The reason for keeping the cowl: to me it makes the front of the car flow to the top. I just felt naked without it. Maybe if I ever get around to replacing the wiper arms, . . .