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@user-fo2el6jm7n 6 күн бұрын
Well said, summed up perfectly what I feel is the beginning of my journey and approach to an ‘04 TT in Dolomite Grey Pearl. Previous owner cared for it meticulously and saved some room for me on the odometer with only 80k to date. Happy to be here, lads.
@Dreadnought9411 Ай бұрын
You talk too much
@stevemcdowell1674 Ай бұрын
What year is this car? My first car was a 73 super Beetle which this car shows characteristics of yet also show that of a 74 as well. My car was also orange with black custom painted 8 spoke empi wheels as well as many other upgrades. This car reminds me of my car which I miss dearly. Enjoy yours My brother!
@portersspeedshop2779 Ай бұрын
Mines the same lol it's a 73 super the windshield and dash is what gives it away
@stevemcdowell1674 Ай бұрын
Strange. Mine had vertical grills on the lower front end and silver trim around the black grills behind the rear quarter windows. Your car would look killer with a 5 panel wink mirror and baby toranado side mirrors. I had them both and a two piece bra as well real black sheep skin seat covers.
@stevemcdowell1674 Ай бұрын
Oh yeah by the way, mine was also orange!
@portersspeedshop2779 Ай бұрын
@@stevemcdowell1674 I shaved the front grill and the front turn signals for a more smooth look
@Bugmason 2 ай бұрын
Nice beetle, i have a 1963 ragtop i love these cars since i was a kid. Where can i get a steering wheel adapter for my car? I have a custom steering wheel, just like to get an adapter like that.
@portersspeedshop2779 Ай бұрын
So I got an adapter for the factory 3 bolt pattern to a standard 6 on Amazon then you can use any nrg quick release. If you want to have less peices you can also just buy a whole new hub with the standard 6 bolt but it's more work. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GQ7K9PT?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@goof260 2 ай бұрын
My 1970 beetle caught fire high up in the WA state Cascade Mnts on a old logging road. While it was burning, I put my foot on the front dash for bracing and ripped out my tape deck which was installed in the glove box. Next we hustled our packs out of the back seat ( we were on a climbing trip) seconds later, the car was fully engulfed in a mushroom cloud fireball as the gas tank exploded. We hitchhiked home. The next weekend I drove up to see what was the left. The engine block was melted and window glass all melted. We rolled it off a cliff and and the insurance company didn't believe my story so they paid me off ( 1,100$ ) and then dropped me from the policy without explanation. Good times in 1978!!
@portersspeedshop2779 2 ай бұрын
The 70s sound wild 😆
@angelolarasantos 2 ай бұрын
Dude, love your videos, always a bit dramatic but fun as hell. Now regarding the new engine, congrats, it's amazing! May I ask you how much to rebuild it like that? Btw, keep posting the videos, you are really good at that!
@portersspeedshop2779 2 ай бұрын
Mad thanks! I was a theater kid after all 😅. So I can't garentee price obviously but I just had him build me the long block as I had everything else and that cost 5k. For some context just the parts for the long block is 3k hope that gives you some idea.
@dragon2knight 3 ай бұрын
Excellent narrative on what life is all about, love the VDub, too ❤
@ronmartinelli5772 3 ай бұрын
Dude. Why are you being a wing nut. Pay attention. Test! Come on now
@portersspeedshop2779 3 ай бұрын
Lmao I was trying to impress a girl no time for diagnosis or "paying attention" pfffft
@captainsupermaket8003 3 ай бұрын
tidy car mate sketchy how to low the oil lines hang down
@portersspeedshop2779 3 ай бұрын
I like to live life on the rasor edge
@socaljarhead7670 3 ай бұрын
I’ve never been able to get my head around how anybody could ever spend one single dime on a Volkswagen that was made after 1967. It’s just absolutely unfathomable to me.
@peterduxbury927 3 ай бұрын
I have owned a 1971 Super Beetle for over 20 years. To date, I have spent over $60K on it. Today 100% EV and Tesla-powered. Whole lot of fun.
@bonne_conduite 3 ай бұрын
ENJOY LIFE
@portersspeedshop2779 3 ай бұрын
That's what it's all about!
@robinnautica9773 4 ай бұрын
It doesn't go 125? I had the 180hp one an it did 140 The 225 max speed is over 150mph.
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
Well that initial run was on the failing factory fuel pump so it was limited. I got it to 130 the other day but past 5k rpm it accelerates too slow for any road around here. No good perfectly straight highways around me unfortunately.
@robinnautica9773 4 ай бұрын
@@portersspeedshop2779 Makes sense still I thought it should be faster but probably doesn't matter that much for you in the US isn't that speed like almost double the limit your allowed to drive?
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
@robinnautica9773 Yeah she's old and a daily can't push too hard. Also speed limits around here are more of a suggestion 🤫
@robinnautica9773 4 ай бұрын
@@portersspeedshop2779 Haha okay that's great. Im lucky enough to be in the only country without speed limit so I drove my TT at 130mph everyday from and to work. Was my favorite car of all time looking to buy a 225 Quattro this summer again so exited for it.
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
@robinnautica9773 That's sick I'm def a little jealous of any country with less speed limits.
@stumpydog87 4 ай бұрын
In Australia the 1973 1303 Superbug was known as the Superbug "L" and the colour was called Dulon "Riverina Orange".
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
That's dope I just looked up the color kinda wanna paint a car with it lol
@stumpydog87 3 ай бұрын
From 1970 to 1972 the most popular colour for beetles, superbugs and type 3's was Dulon "Honey Brown". (Amber)
@Vaney168 4 ай бұрын
I personally don't think the yellow ones are that ugly, I got a model die cast super beetle when I was younger thats yellow, that colour is the first that comes to mind when I think of beetles. Nice work on your bug, looks sharp in orange!
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I agree that they look good in yellow. HOWEVER the yellow that was painted on mine was painted by what I assume was a blind man. It was so bad 😆 drive.google.com/file/d/1QiqFcAmIgyuguaUzWp7TTzGE5IOwVMGb/view?usp=drivesdk
@juanjose1828 4 ай бұрын
Carl Sagan hablo del Universo...éste monólogo del ©©©TT és lo mismo.😊
@S4Tony3.0T 4 ай бұрын
Honestly I love the look of the first generation, but if I could retrofit the second gen headlights on the first gen that would look beautiful
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
I would agree the mk1 body lines are def the best and the mk2 lights are nice I'm not gonna that'd be a sick retro fit
@mattborman5780 4 ай бұрын
This video is a great response to the foolishness of the “hairdresser car” critique that circulated at the time. Those critiques now look increasingly dim and dated, especially in contrast to how well the car’s design has aged. It won design awards for a reason. It’s beautiful.
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
True that
@robertamoyaw8812 4 ай бұрын
Mine was a 1966 vw fastback TL , it went out the window the day i got me a good woman n 2 lovely kids 😲 👏👏👏😂
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
Hopefully I can keep both 😅
@briantimberlake3114 4 ай бұрын
What brand are those headlights?
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
They were some variation of these I don't remember it's been so long: www.jbugs.com/product/EIS-251.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAi6uvBhADEiwAWiyRdpE-EFn19P7yJYJoHTrFdxkEQDoJnDrEMLw6v6mrDg2_ztmc0lIZ5RoCaJkQAvD_BwE
@CarlosPerdomo 4 ай бұрын
Wow, I own a 2003 green one. 225 horses and 6speed manual. For the first time I hear the perfect explanation as to why I own it and spend money on it ❤
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear of another TT lover! It's worth the extra bit of cash for sure.
@pivotset2 4 ай бұрын
I have a 19 year old TT that I've owned for the last 8 years and i completely agree with you turning to look back at it once you've parked.
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
That's how you know the love is still there!
@bartkrysiatys5101 4 ай бұрын
Don't know about the wheels but love the video
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
It's an aquired taste glad you liked it!
@goingoverland6403 4 ай бұрын
My wife and I went through the same experience with a 72 Westphalia. We spent a whole summer rebuilding every aspect of it. 18 years later we saw her drive away for the last time. And no the engine did not blow up even with a 140k trouble free miles. Super video! Love the color!
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
Lucky its definitely not my driving blowing it up I swear 😅! Appreciate the kind words.
@smokeyfish7435 5 ай бұрын
There's a pretty simple reason why it exists - the concept reveal in 95 garnered such a massive response that it would be dumb not to, especially considering it didnt need major design tweaks to make it to production. It's an excellent example of a beautiful piece of art made at the right time. Simple, futuristic, and in many ways went on to influence the design of most modern cars to come after it
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Well said it truly is a piece of art.
@CarlosPerdomo 4 ай бұрын
👍🫡
@BL00MYB0Y 5 ай бұрын
I have a blue Mk 1 TT 225 coupe. I’ve owned it for 20 years, but hardly ever use it these days. It was my daily commuter for about 3 years then I garaged it and got myself a knackered car just to use for work and save the mileage on the Audi. It was only meant to be for a year or 2, but the TT is still garaged at the moment and I’ve had 3 different knackered cars since to keep the mileage down on the TT. It’s so clean and tidy I don’t like getting it out 🤣.
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
A sacrifice must be made 🤣
@davidfromamerica1871 5 ай бұрын
Maintenance is critical on these but very easy to do. I owned 2, a 71 Beetle and 73 Super Beetle. Super Beetle is the best one.
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
I think my best engine drop time was 15 minutes! Piece of cake.
@erko948 5 ай бұрын
Damn bro wasnt expecting to get emotional watching a tt review❤️
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I get emotional making them as well lol
@VanaConn 5 ай бұрын
1973 supers with factory sunroof is a rare bug. I just bought a restored one from CA. Identical as my first car in 1989. They can be set up to handle as well as some Porsche models.
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
True the McPherson stuts are the best.
@socaljarhead7670 3 ай бұрын
You must not be from Southern California, because down here we view Super Beatles as well, garbage. Pre-‘67 is the way.
@portersspeedshop2779 3 ай бұрын
@socaljarhead7670 Just a preference thing I think if your not going bags or a true dune buggy supers are good on the street and cheaper generally
@socaljarhead7670 3 ай бұрын
Supers are excellent for Baja Bugs because you get to cut it up. Anybody who turns a pre-68 Bug that isn’t already a basket case into a Baja is a butcher and should face criminal charges. 😉
@portersspeedshop2779 3 ай бұрын
@socaljarhead7670 glad I don't live in California lmao
@ronrichardson3103 5 ай бұрын
However they did it. .it worked a great car was born . .i never expected it to be as good but it grew on me until it became a member of the family .now i dont want to change it as what am i gonner get next ? What could replace it . And every year that clocks up just saves me more money. No its mot a hairdressers car. .its a drivers car and I'm enjoying owning and driving it ..however long it lasts .
@helmerkappert5152 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate all you mentioned, yes it is a nice car!
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
An absolute beauty!
@michaelconverse5127 5 ай бұрын
Great video. Nice wrap Up song. I was a teen ager in the 1990s when bugs were $500 beaters that my friends and I cobbled together as best we could. My brother purchased his 73 super for $300 in 1995. We rebuilt the engine and did a few repairs, sanded and bondoed the body. Maaco did a cheap paint job and that was his car through high school, college and after. I bought it from him in exceedingly poor shape and spend a lot of time and money resurrecting it but now it’s gorgeous and very enjoyable.
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
That's how you got to do it man! Luckily not saying what you did was bad, but we spent all the money up front so I don't think I'll have to restore it again later on. If that makes sense. Neat to hear about your vw escapades!
@jimtomassetti8928 5 ай бұрын
I can't begin to tell you how beautiful your car is. The color is perfect every thing about it is perfect. I wanted one since the 70ts but my dad did not want me driving one. Never did get one. Never give up. Good Luck!
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I'm sure one day you could put one together for yourself.
@lpwright 5 ай бұрын
What speedo is that?,,,,
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
That is a good question I don't remember the exact model. It was just something they had on the shelf at specially buggy supply! I'll see if there's a number on it and report back!
@josuevelazquez5465 5 ай бұрын
Yo tengo uno también,mi padre me lo regalo cuando tenia 18 años ahora tengo 41 años . Todavía lo tengo( 1973 súper ) .nice orange 😎🧡
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
¡Hombre agradable! ¡Me alegra saber que has mantenido uno durante tanto tiempo!
@brianchisnell1548 5 ай бұрын
1st car in '75 was a '64. Bought another '64 in 2015 and restored it. All stock and 6 volt. Draws alot of attention!
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Leaving it 6v is a ballsy move I like it.
@brianchisnell1548 4 ай бұрын
@@portersspeedshop2779 Yes, but 6v relies on more amps to get same result as 12v. They have larger wire size. Good grounds are important on 6v. Volts x amps = watts. My lights are bright, same as when new!! Cheers!
@portersspeedshop2779 4 ай бұрын
@@brianchisnell1548 Fair enough that's still pretty cool tho!
@MrBoosted6000 5 ай бұрын
Rip Ben Mundy ✝️
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
That hits close to home. RIP he is missed every single day.
@MrBoosted6000 5 ай бұрын
@@portersspeedshop2779 I am a new subscriber just found your channel with this video as I’m looking to purchase a mk1 TT. The car looks amazing! I think those wheels are perfect. I am a younger lad, only 23, but have recently lost a close friend. I really relate to what you said at the end of the video and wanted to share my condolences.
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
@@MrBoosted6000 I appreciate it! I would defiantly recommend getting a TT esspically if you like golf R's. Give it a go they are awesome!
@Dromoys 5 ай бұрын
Hey I purchased my TT quattro also last year as "weekend/nice weather" car. Had considered the second gen for a long time. I love all gens I think mk.1 design is very unique. BTW I have the BBS 803 rims (yeah, they are really expensive and rare... but I just love them). Mine is silver and meanwhile with a Audi 90 IMSA GTO wrap. Unfortunately the steering unit broke down... looking forward to fix it this spring. It's a pitty, everyone talked bad about this purchase and has forseen me loosing a lot of money on it. Well... I said: fuck it. I want it and not going to sell it. I love the red colour and your wheels. Looks really amazing.
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Fuck it we ball is the correct mindset with the Audi TT for sure. I love the 803's those are just chefs kiss. Hope you get the steering fixed best of luck my dude!
@crg92 5 ай бұрын
Great video, reminds me of "regular car reviews" but talking sense. Colour/wheel combo looks great too. 👍
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Regular car reviews is my biggest inspiration for sure. Appreciate the compliment just got those bad boys ceramic coated!
@dramulyakudchadkar 5 ай бұрын
THIS CAR IS WITHOUT RADIATER THIS IS AIR COOLED ENGINE
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTE PEAK OF ENGINEERING
@dramulyakudchadkar 5 ай бұрын
THIS BEETLE IS YOUR FRIENT THE BEAUTY OF THIS CAR IS TORSION BAR THAT DONT ALLOW OVERTURN
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
AMEN TO THAT BRODDER
@kennethlynes4966 5 ай бұрын
They really need to bring back the mazdaspeed mx-5
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
True we need some more package variety. I also have no money so I mean who am I to say lol
@rickperry6524 5 ай бұрын
Awesome film there fella, from a Brit owning 1973 super beetle (in orange). Yep love mine but have a lot to learn about it. Rick
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
That's neat man takes a little learning but it's definitely worth it!
@JuanManuelTastzian 5 ай бұрын
The title is misleading. This is not a review. It's a love letter 💌 I gave myself a '99 TT 225 as a birthday present last October and we use it with my wife as the one and only car/daily driver in the family. As you said, it doesn't make much sense. As you said, not all things have to make sense in your life. We make it work. And that's part of the beauty of it. Everyone should enjoy beauty. Everyone should enjoy a TT. Loved your video. Keep it up!
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Awesome stories like this mean so much. Glad to hear your keeping a 99 alive! Best of luck friend!
@JuanManuelTastzian 5 ай бұрын
@@portersspeedshop2779 thanks bud! Likewise! I hope I can have it for many years to come. And forgot to mention that I could get a very early example that dodged the recall, so it's a no spoiler one. Very special. Speaking of beauty, this one overflows with it. Exactly as intended. A real concept car on the road ❤️
@mohamednaoufelelmansouri7189 4 ай бұрын
@@JuanManuelTastzian I bought it recently too it's a 1999 model with no spoiler it's looks so good even tho it's 25 years old
@JuanManuelTastzian 4 ай бұрын
@@mohamednaoufelelmansouri7189 congrats! I hope you enjoy it a lot! I got it washed today and looks as good as ever ❤️
@RodderFiles 5 ай бұрын
Sweet ride I love my 72 super
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Thanks man it's a good time!
@Chorochronchotor 5 ай бұрын
I have two, both quattros, red 3.2vr6 in manual, with tuned exhaust and its the best sounding car i could ever realisticly afford to have just for fun. Its fabulous! And sliver 1.8t dirt cheap, practical and reliable for what it is. Easy to work on, cheap to keep ( I live in northern Czechia, so almost Germany) so loads of parts. And is incredible fun to drive in winter, thanks to the quattro... I sometimes felt a bit guilty for not investing in something more practical... But hell, u live only once. better enjoy it. No time for greyness.
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Amen to that brother that's sick. We never got the vr6 with a manual in the states but I can't argue with the sounds!
@scottwalker7831 5 ай бұрын
Love the video
@daschelbender3447 5 ай бұрын
have had mine for a few years now, could not be happier
@portersspeedshop2779 5 ай бұрын
Definitely the best daily experience by far!
@zakmckenzie1475 6 ай бұрын
love those wheels ,never seen them on a Audi tt ,they complement the car very well, i have your car's french counterpart the (Peugeot Rcz) gen 1 ,which some say is the french tt equivalent 1.6 twin scroll turbo 6 speed Manual ,mine and yours look a little a like, awesome vid Sir 😁
@portersspeedshop2779 6 ай бұрын
Those are sick I'm a sucker for French cars. The rcz looks almost identical to the tt that's really neat. One day I'll have to import a French car lol
6 ай бұрын
Nice story and video. My first car at age 14 was a brand new 1967 VW Bug. Magical Car. Eventually learned how to do all the maintenance on it
@portersspeedshop2779 6 ай бұрын
Can't wait to get the engine back it's a super fun time.
@socaljarhead7670 3 ай бұрын
You lucked out. 1967 was the last year Volkswagen actually made cars. Good ones any way.