smooth Driving - it is possible

[KKV270]

Hi.

Was around looking for what new posts are in.... realized it has been a while since I made one on my bug....then thought to just mention, guys, how cool to drive through without issues. Somewhat I miss the fixing, not to say I'm looking for issues, but guess I enjoyed it for a number of reasons- most being the lessons and success at the end.

For that reason, I want to say a BIG THANK-YOU to all you out there who directly and indirectly contributed to my "smooth driving".

I hope to be as valuable as well.

[Roadbug]

I too have experienced smooth driving in our 66 VW Bug. When I bought it, in 1989 it ran well and had the brightest headlights I'd ever seen on a "6 Volt" VW. It was an original maintained VW that the origonal owner had driven until they sent her to a nursing home.
Turned out the previous owner's service station had put a 12 volt battery in, not knowing it was the last of the 6 volt Volkswagens.
After a careful check for other service errors, with minor repairs it became a great little car to tow behind our RV. Then we discovered the AACA regional tours as well as national tours that welcomed cars over 25 years old. I felt conspicious in such a new car new car (It was 1994 and the VW was only 28)
Now it's 49 and still a pleasure to drive. (We're going on a tour to the Tennessee side of the Smoky Mtns in April and might even drive it on the "Tail of the Dragon", eleven miles with 318 curves)

[darzoom]

Glad all is well in Kenya and your mechanic skills have improved on the old bug!

Be careful on the Dragon as the sport bikes will run you down. I hope you are there on a week day when there is less traffic. Happy Motoring!

[Blue Baron]

Really, there's no reason we shouldn't always experience smooth driving. My only complication lately was a couple of sticking rear wheel cylinders.