Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

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Hart,
 
You think they are thieves now - wait till these mobile speed cameras get put back into use with private contractors. Watch the $$$$ go flying their way then!
 
S
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:41 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

Always welcome here, we can talk  a little English, some German, africaans,sotho, maybe some Dutch if you want to.......... Just been robbed of  $  960.—by the traffic and road people to register my Trakka for a year........ ......... ....Hartis

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro
Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 2:48 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Ignition switches.

 

Why thank you, Skot. My humour does often tend to me as dry as the outback. I find myself having to explain more than a few times to some folks in the US forums.

There was one time when we were telling jokes at a Vanagon event that I sponsor. I asked this question:

Q: "What do you call a person who only speaks one language?"

A: "American"

I was probably the least popular person there that day. ;-) 

Maybe it's time to join Hartmut at the riverbank.

Cheers,

BenT


On Jul 12, 2010, at 8:00 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@ bigpond.com> wrote:



Ben,

Your very game and extremely amusing.

Cheers,

Skot

----- Original Message -----

From: BenT Syncro

Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:21 PM

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Ignition switches.

 

On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:35 PM, "Hartmut Kiehn" <hartis@live.com.au> wrote: 

PS  what is the ‘house wifi’?  new name for the dog??

Isn't that the Aussie word for spouse? We call they 'wifey' around here. It's worse when you have a wide open 'wifi' then. You'll never who'll want to connect. Next thing you know, she'll want to manage what's left of your money. Yeah, that's the ticket. Keep her in the house. That way you can have a 'house wifi' and have another one for travelling. Yeah, yeah.

BenT

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They are running a monopoly isn’t that against all the trading laws of any country? You wait 2 hrs , no coffee, bikkies , and NO toilets. When it comes to Service they are in the dark ages......... H.

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 4:17 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

 



Hart,

 

You think they are thieves now - wait till these mobile speed cameras get put back into use with private contractors. Watch the $$$$ go flying their way then!

 

S

 

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:41 PM

Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

 

Always welcome here, we can talk  a little English, some German, africaans,sotho,maybe some Dutch if you want to.......... Just been robbed of  $  960.—by the traffic and road people to register my Trakka for a year.....................Hartis

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro
Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 2:48 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

Why thank you, Skot. My humour does often tend to me as dry as the outback. I find myself having to explain more than a few times to some folks in the US forums.

There was one time when we were telling jokes at a Vanagon event that I sponsor. I asked this question:

Q: "What do you call a person who only speaks one language?"

A: "American"

I was probably the least popular person there that day. ;-) 

Maybe it's time to join Hartmut at the riverbank.

Cheers,

BenT


On Jul 12, 2010, at 8:00 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:



Ben,

Your very game and extremely amusing.

Cheers,

Skot

----- Original Message -----

From: BenT Syncro

Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:21 PM

Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:35 PM, "Hartmut Kiehn" <hartis@live.com.au> wrote: 

PS  what is the ‘house wifi’?  new name for the dog??

Isn't that the Aussie word for spouse? We call they 'wifey' around here. It's worse when you have a wide open 'wifi' then. You'll never who'll want to connect. Next thing you know, she'll want to manage what's left of your money. Yeah, that's the ticket. Keep her in the house. That way you can have a 'house wifi' and have another one for travelling. Yeah, yeah.

BenT

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Thanks Graham.
 
Will hassle Wayne shortly.
 
I will make sure I let Ken know how little I paid for the parts. Ha!
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

Skot
 
A 10 minute drive from your place. Works out of his garage and a T3.
Distributes all around the central coast.Cash only for original VW and Mercedes good quality aftermarket parts.
Yes he does have an ABN
Most prices are what you would find on a US website but without the hassles.
Unfortunately he cant or doesnt want to access much  Syncro stuff.
 
Graham
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Ignition switches.

 

Graham,
 
Where did you get yours from?
 
Somewhere in Oz or from AutohausAZ in the US?
 
 
Thanx,
 
Skot
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Ignition switches.

 

You guys got me wondering if my theory of swapping ignition switch actualy works.
It took me less than a minute to remove plastic cover and swap switches and restart the engine using a slot headed screwdriver. (Arthur Daley eat your heart out) all done sitting in the drivers seat
Re price. Scot mentioned $12 in USA.   Try AutohausAZ they have them reduced from $47.67    to guess what  $4.18 each till July 31
Scot is correct you only need the electric connection part.
 
Any more offers, the part no is 111905865L and it fits a multitude of VWs
 
Graham
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Ignition switches.

 

I agree with Hart - Graham - where did you find an ignition switch for $25? That is a bargain basement bin price!
 
The way Woollies charges for food etc - I would say a VW ignition switch would be around the $300 mark if you purchased one from them and it would be a cheap copy that would fall apart before you even plugged it in.
 
S
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 8:20 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Razor Backs, brakes and ignition switches.

 

Oh no Graham, no razor back for us here, enough wheels around the place....But thanks for thinking of me. Where did you get the switch at this price??????? ? Woollies or Aldie maybe???

VAG charged  us $ 80 trade ! Thought it was a tad stiff.....H.

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Graham Adams
Sent: Sunday, 11 July 2010 9:28 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Razor Backs, brakes and ignition switches.

 

Hi All

Have just come across a rather strange and I believe rare VW machine.

Despite this being a T3 forum ,I thought that someone (Hart?) may be

interested in a   'T4 Razor Back' .     It is FOR SALE

 For those that dont know it, the whole rear section between the independent axles of the rear tray has been cut away and replaced with a seperate floor that can be lowered to the ground , loaded and then raised again all by hydraulic rams.

The owner used it for transporting his Harley.

Last week my syncro had a seniors moment, when my brake pedal  hit the floor with no warning at a traffic light. Quick pumping prevented total disaster,but a chat with my mechanic resulted in "What do you expect after 20 years of abuse?   I spent last Saturday putting in a new master cylinder ( Brax $100 ) with wheel cylinders next on the list.

This is a warning for anyone that hasnt replaced theirs.

On the issue of ignition switches.Ken carries a spare but wants to know how to put it in.

With the help of Bentleys I found that in an emergency you dont actualy need to permanently instal the switch.

Just carry out the following.

1 Carry a spare ignition switch. $25

2 Remove plastic cover (2 screws) around around steering column

3 Pull electrical plug out from back of ignition switch

4 Push same plug into back of new ignition switch.

5 Use key or screwdriver to operate new switch and leave it hanging or tape it up to column.

To permanently instal switch you need a steering wheel puller and a few more fancy tools.

Cheers Graham

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Luckily my speedo progressively reads under the actual speed the faster I go. When the speedo reads 60, I am actually doing about 55, when  it reads 100, I am doing 90. If I keep to speedo readings then those !@#$ing mobile cameras won’t get me. I got used to them in Tassie where I lived until 2006. They would pop up everywhere in all sorts of different vehicles. They also were manned by civilians not Police, very bored looking civilians by the way!!!

 

Peter

 

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Hartis,

They rob you here in a half dozen languages. The California DMV sends collections in at least 4 languages with options for more. But only for paying fees.;-(

Including English I can communicate in 2.5 languages. If I can learn to 'Strian I can say 3.0 then. When Ben Croft started writing those Oz expressions, I had to fire up the Google machine to translate exactly what he meant. I've learned not to assume even the obvious.

Let's not forget Syncronese and Vanagonese. They have a language all their own.

By the way, cost of yearly registration in California is a measely US$99 for most of my T3's. US$50 more for commercial or so-called vanity plates. You'll not find very many that just says SYNCRO in California. It's the one with the decal similar to the Intel logo. Except this one says "BenT inside". 

 
BenT

On Jul 12, 2010, at 10:41 PM, "Hartmut Kiehn" <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:

Always welcome here, we can talk  a little English, some German, africaans,sotho,maybe some Dutch if you want to.......... Just been robbed of  $  960.—by the traffic and road people to register my Trakka for a year.....................Hartis

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On Jul 12, 2010, at 11:17 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:


Hart,
 
You think they are thieves now - wait till these mobile speed cameras get put back into use with private contractors. Watch the $$$$ go flying their way then!
 
S


It's US$424 per red light in my area. In one intersection, it was discovered that the City failed to get proper permits for installation. The result was they had to refund several months worth of their 50% share of the fines. With 5 months, their share was a bit over US$3M. So the math. In a single intersection, the City I live in which is a relatively sleepy suburb of San Francisco, earned over US$6,000,000 in five months. If you don't think that should be criminal, I heard they have an opening at BP.


BenT
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For the benefit of our members north of the Equator –

 

 

 

.

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On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 3:17 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:


For the benefit of our members north of the Equator –

No worries, Les. We have maps of Australia handed out by the State Department prior to every Quantas Airlines departure.

--
BenT
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>
> Yes - you need to pick your audience for certain jokes.


Ben's jokes are welcome here.





>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BenT Syncro
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 2:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.
>
>
>
>
> Why thank you, Skot. My humour does often tend to me as dry as the
> outback. I find myself having to explain more than a few times to some
> folks in the US forums.
>
>
> There was one time when we were telling jokes at a Vanagon event that
> I sponsor. I asked this question:
>
>
> Q: "What do you call a person who only speaks one language?"
>
>
> A: "American"
>
>
> I was probably the least popular person there that day. ;-)
>
>
> Maybe it's time to join Hartmut at the riverbank.
>
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> BenT
>
> On Jul 12, 2010, at 8:00 PM, "Mr Scott Pitcher"
> <spbconsulting@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
>
> ������
> Ben,
>
> Your very game and extremely amusing.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Skot
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BenT Syncro
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 12, 2010, at 6:35 PM, "Hartmut Kiehn" <hartis@live.com.au>
> wrote:
> PS what is the �������house wifi��������? new name for the dog??
>
>
>
> Isn't that the Aussie word for spouse? We call they 'wifey' around
> here. It's worse when you have a wide open 'wifi' then. You'll never
> who'll want to connect. Next thing you know, she'll want to manage
> what's left of your money. Yeah, that's the ticket. Keep her in the
> house. That way you can have a 'house wifi' and have another one for
> travelling. Yeah, yeah.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> BenT
>
>
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. You'll not find very many that just says SYNCRO in California.

I saw one in San Simeon,CA, but they were WA plates
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Thanks, Phill and everyone else. You most certainly know how to make a fellow feel welcome.

BenT

On Jul 13, 2010, at 2:02 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:


Yes - you need to pick your audience for certain jokes.


Ben's jokes are welcome here.

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BenT hi, I sometimes wonder if you ever sleep!!!! Anyway, I’m planning my Sunset trip to Europe, sort of a goodbye thing,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro
Sent: Thursday, 15 July 2010 10:49 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

 

Thanks, Phill and everyone else. You most certainly know how to make a fellow feel welcome.

BenT


On Jul 13, 2010, at 2:02 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

 

Yes - you need to pick your audience for certain jokes.



Ben's jokes are welcome here.

 

 -----

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Here we go again BenT, must have pressed a wrong button...... planning a trip to Europe and wonder how much of a detour it would be to say hello to yous over there where people drive on the right eh wrong side of the road! All in the planning at this stage because it would be our Sunset Trip. Hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro
Sent: Thursday, 15 July 2010 10:49 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

 

Thanks, Phill and everyone else. You most certainly know how to make a fellow feel welcome.

BenT


On Jul 13, 2010, at 2:02 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:

 

Yes - you need to pick your audience for certain jokes.



Ben's jokes are welcome here.

 

 -----

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On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:


Here we go again BenT, must have pressed a wrong button...... planning a trip to Europe and wonder how much of a detour it would be to say hello to yous over there where people drive on the right eh wrong side of the road! All in the planning at this stage because it would be our Sunset Trip. Hartmut

Hartis,
You are welcome to take a side trip to my part of the world. I'll drive you around so you won't need to relearn which side of the road the majority of the world populations drive. I have no choice since my name means "son of the right". I'd just as well leave out the other definition. Somehow "son of the right hand" does not sound as righteous.
As far as geography goes, I live in what is commonly called 'the Left Coast' of these Yoo-knighted States. We are on the left side of the country and many of our population lean in that leftward direction politically. My house is a 5 minute drive from the San Francisco International Airport. Turn right as you come out of US Customs, and I'll be waiting outside the door.
The Golden Gate Bridge is about 15 minutes from there. SF is reputed to have more restaurants per capita than any other City in the world. It's mighty crowded but there are plenty of places to eat. Every ethnic group is probably represented here except maybe you kangaroo tail eaters. Sounds yummy though.
Do let me know far ahead of schedule if you decide to do the fly-by. Though I love 'the City', I do everything I can to get away at every opportunity. If you want to play in the mud, you're going to want to set aside time for that. The site for Syncro de Mayo is a two hour drive.
Cheers,
BenT
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thank you  BenT ,  would be so great to say  ‘hello’  will let you know in good time. I had emigrated to US when I was 21 and left behind a beautiful 17 yr old girl who is still with me today. That explains why I did not last over there. I lived at Hyattsville, Mrld, on the border of DC. Hartis

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro
Sent: Thursday, 15 July 2010 12:53 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Ignition switches.

 

 

On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:

 

Here we go again BenT, must have pressed a wrong button...... planning a trip to Europe and wonder how much of a detour it would be to say hello to yous over there where people drive on the right eh wrong side of the road! All in the planning at this stage because it would be our Sunset Trip.     Hartmut

 

 

Hartis,

 

You are welcome to take a side trip to my part of the world. I'll drive you around so you won't need to relearn which side of the road the majority of the world populations drive. I have no choice since my name means "son of the right". I'd just as well leave out the other definition. Somehow "son of the right hand" does not sound as righteous.

 

As far as geography goes, I live in what is commonly called 'the Left Coast' of these Yoo-knighted States. We are on the left side of the country and many of our population lean in that leftward direction politically. My house is a 5 minute drive from the San Francisco International Airport. Turn right as you come out of US Customs, and I'll be waiting outside the door.

 

The Golden Gate Bridge is about 15 minutes from there. SF is reputed to have more restaurants per capita than any other City in the world. It's mighty crowded but there are plenty of places to eat. Every ethnic group is probably represented here except maybe you kangaroo tail eaters. Sounds yummy though.

 

Do let me know far ahead of schedule if you decide to do the fly-by. Though I love 'the City', I do everything I can to get away at every opportunity. If you want to play in the mud, you're going to want to set aside time for that. The site for Syncro de Mayo is a two hour drive.

 

 

Cheers,

 

BenT

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On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 3:51 AM, Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:


thank you BenT , would be so great to say ‘hello’ will let you know in good time. I had emigrated to US when I was 21 and left behind a beautiful 17 yr old girl who is still with me today. That explains why I did not last over there. I lived at Hyattsville, Mrld, on the border of DC. Hartis

Hartis,
Here's a few places to see on your visit.
BenT
Crookedest Street
Dont forget to ride the cables -- in car.
Tea Garden at GG Park
Scenes from Japantown. Pick your season well:
From the oldest Mission to my favorite taqueria
Chinatown
The wharves are great tourist traps. Seals kicked out the boaters at Pier 39
Are you an old Fort?
Temporary structure from 1915 Pan Pacific exposition
How we park:
The Rock
Steepest Street