it hurts a little
> more knowing that my impetuous nature just cost me $2500.  Stupid
> beetles....

sorry about your loss, Mike... but didja win?

Mick
Hilo, Hawaii

----- Original Message -----
From: mike and shari <mjgarske@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 2:40 PM
Subject: Don't race Beetles!!!!

>     Today while getting onto the freeway  in my '87 syncro a new beetle
> came up on my butt so I decided to rev out the 2.2 subie engine  I
> converted it to a couple months ago.  I was doing pretty good for awhile
> (downhill grade) untill I went to slam it into 4th but alas there was
> none.  I had realized my worst fear and broke the 3/4 slider hub.  I
> knew this day was coming as it has 165k on it, but it hurts a little
> more knowing that my impetuous nature just cost me $2500.  Stupid
> beetles.....
>
>
> Mike Garske
>
> '87 Syncaru (drydocked)
>