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dubstar · Post by **dubstar** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:46 pm

from what I've read on the samba, I don't even need that for the third brake light I am going to install on my bus...

Post by **ObnoxiousBlue** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:52 pm

I dont know what youve read, and Im certainly no expert at third brake light installation. But Id imagine if you use the power lead from the brake lights to activate the third brake light, whenever you use the directional (effectively a single-side activation of the brake light) the third brake light would also flash. Make sense in theory. Id be interested to read what others are doing.

BusBq Bill · Post by **BusBq Bill** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:14 pm

Yes dubstar your bus will need the logic module if you want the third brake light to stay solid.. otherwise you could run a wire from the front and would not have to use a module.. but for $6.95 i think the moudule might be easier...

http://www.jcwhitney.com/logic-circuit- ... map=13585G

Post by **ObnoxiousBlue** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:23 pm

No worries... I have one on the way, don't think Im'ma need it! LOL

Post by **ObnoxiousBlue** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:13 am

Got to see some more pictures from the photo shoot...

Brown · Post by **Brown** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:03 am

What no "action" shots??

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:08 am

Brown wrote:What no "action" shots??

Boots on ?

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:22 am

Tom wrote:
Brown wrote:What no "action" shots??

Boots on ?

lol... i just though the same thing!

Post by **ObnoxiousBlue** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:25 am

Theyre very hipsterish (I guess is the way to describe them?) But very cool to talk to, nice couple. The pics came out awesome. Cant wait to see the final ones!

Post by **Glenn** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:00 pm

Raj wrote:
Tom wrote:
Brown wrote:What no "action" shots??

Boots on ?

lol... i just though the same thing!

Check the headliner for smudge prints in the shape of a boot sole.

Post by **ObnoxiousBlue** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:11 am

Im assuming since the Thing uses the same diameter and style headlights as the baywindows that the trim rings are interchangeable. That brings me to ask, does anyone have or know where I can find, a set of thing headlight grilles? I think they might look kinda cool/mad maxx-ish on the bus. Esp with my kick-ass roo's!

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:38 am

Are you looking for the wire screens that go over the headlights? They are aftermarket baja style items, not 181.

gotboost79 · Post by **gotboost79** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:45 am

aftermarket anything... for 7" Headlights.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pair-7-Headlight-St ... 335ddf48be

I wonder if empi makes them?

Post by **ObnoxiousBlue** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:45 pm

SPOTLESS even after 18 inches of snow! Man do I love a clean bus

Post by **ObnoxiousBlue** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:42 am

Anyone have leads on where I might obtain an ECU (The computer/brains) for the bus? Having some FI issues, and just want to know where I can find one, before being told I need to go hunt one down.

Post by **Glenn** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:58 am

ObnoxiousBlue wrote:Anyone have leads on where I might obtain an ECU (The computer/brains) for the bus?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... ds=bus+ecu

gotboost79 · Post by **gotboost79** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:59 am

at what point does it become worth it to convert to carbs? I assume at the end of the day - they are more reliable?

Post by **Glenn** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:27 am

gotboost79 wrote:at what point does it become worth it to convert to carbs? I assume at the end of the day - they are more reliable?

Unless it's a total system failure, FI is better than carbs on a Bay.

dubstar · Post by **dubstar** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:30 am

mike, is that a bosch unit? if so, my '77 has a wiring harness that partially connects to the battery...I had some problems that were directly related to loose and dirty connections there...check and clean, as it may be a simple fix

Big_kid · Post by **Big_kid** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:42 pm

ECU from a '79 work?

BusBq Bill · Post by **BusBq Bill** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:22 pm

I agree with glenn, the L-Jetronic fuel injection on a type 4 is very reliable if maintained like any other engine.

gotboost79 · Post by **gotboost79** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:09 am

How's Peabody doing? Will he or she? make it to etown?

Post by **Glenn** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:06 am

On the road again...

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:46 am

Was it the ECU ?

dubstar · Post by **dubstar** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:30 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1122417

Das Volks Vintage Volkswagen Gruppe

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