AceJay's 1999 Techno Blue GLS

[AceJay]

Yay, it's my car. For my intro thread, go here:

http://www.newbeetle.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23374

Exterior shots:







Oh look, I removed the rear headrests! IT MAKES THE CAR GO FASTER.



This is the left rear reflector on the bumper, and there's some crap on it, same as the wheels. Anyone know if that's normal, lol?



Wheel crap; basically on every well, and I can't/am too lazy to get it off.



Hole #1: Midway on that plastic piece under wipers.



Hole #2:, near Hole #1



Engine time, yay. A bit of rust/corrosion. The wetness is just water, I just took it to be washed.



The problem with the rubber coating on the door handles and other places.



Taken from back seat with hatch open, hahaha. Look at those sweet floor mats, just ten bucks at Wal-Mart.



Nothing in bud vase. BECAUSE I DON'T WANT EXTRA WEIGHT SLOWING THE CAR DOWN.



Moved left cupholder since it was hitting my leg. ALSO, IT MAKES THE CAR FASTER MY DECREASING INTERIOR DRAG THEREFORE ADDING MORE AIRFLOW THROUGH THE CABIN.

[Beetlemania]

Great looking Bug! I've always loved Techno Blue.

I don't know what that might be on the reverse light. I guess just gunk built up over time, though I haven't seen it like that on my Bug.

Best of luck with the speed mods!

[ghostRder1]

Congrats on your new baby. Love the blue and blue furniture on porch as well.

[AceJay]

I wish the previous owner had taken better care of him =/

Hmm, next time I need a wash, is $120 for Full Detailing worth it?

[dnyed]

The answer is Yes. A good waxing, wheel cleaning, interior vaccuuming, yes it's worth it!

It looks good for it's age. A little TLC, and it will look good as new! Your NB is worth a little pampering, don'tcha think?

[DannyRandomState]

I love techno blue! Sweet lookin buggy you have there.

The gunk on the backup light would appear to be be a combination of oil/road grime/dirt build up. It's easy to get the housing out so you can clean it. The stuff on the wheels appears to be just everyday brake dust. It might take some elbow grease to get that off, but the results will be worth it.

It is a sweet lookin buggy though!

[AceJay]

I'm just wondering why it's only on the left light though.

And yeah, I would normally keep it in show condition, but the millions of scratches on the hood and various scratches/problems elsewhere are preventing me from feeling motivated enough to do that.

[GINA]

I'll detail the car for $100

[Beetlemania]

Originally Posted by GINA

I'll detail the car for $100

For the quality of work she's done (at least as good as it seems from like 1200 miles away) I'd say that's a great deal!

[LadybugEwa]

Originally Posted by AceJay

I'm just wondering why it's only on the left light though.

Exhaust side?

[AceJay]

Originally Posted by GINA

I'll detail the car for $100

Come to New Jersey and we have a deal ;_;

[Lnzbug]

Nice!
That gunk looks like soot, just like Ewa said I guess the previous owner either couldn't see or couldn't bend down that far. Glad you're cleaning him/her up.

[AceJay]

The previous owner had no love for the car, otherwise that stuff on the wheels would have never built up

At least the interior is good, with the exception of the steering wheel and door handles...

[ghostRder1]

Originally Posted by AceJay

I'm just wondering why it's only on the left light though.

And yeah, I would normally keep it in show condition, but the millions of scratches on the hood and various scratches/problems elsewhere are preventing me from feeling motivated enough to do that.

Not sure how well this product works but i have read good reviews. You might do a search.

http://www.autogeek.net/megscratxfin.html

[GINA]

Originally Posted by AceJay

Come to New Jersey and we have a deal ;_;

You're about 175 miles from where I currently live, 150 miles from where I'll be living next month. You have a hose and some covered space? Like a carport or big trees or something?

[AceJay]

Originally Posted by GINA

You're about 175 miles from where I currently live, 150 miles from where I'll be living next month. You have a hose and some covered space? Like a carport or big trees or something?

Haha sorry, I had it done by the dealer. I'll post some nice shiny new pics soon.

[GINA]

Saves me a trip Can't wait to see new shiny pics

[AceJay]

Can't wait to find my USB-Firewire cable before the car gets dirty again.

[AceJay]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Damn it.

Of course I STILL can't find the camera cord so I ended up buying one today, and I also washed the car again. Unfortunately shortly thereafter I became a chauffeur for my family and extended family and 4 small kids, which actually all fit in the rear seat. So yeah, it's all dirty now, and I'm pissed.

And the freaking Wheel crap is STILL ON THERE.

[dnyed]

I was gonna ask for new pictures, but I won't. When you feel better, take your time.