Sermons of Bob Hoover

It seems, as I search this newsgroup, that the Sermons of Bob Hoover is
jumping out of every corner. Maybe it is because everything that I am
searching for, he had at one time covered with detailed debate. I have
found from readings, that he is a cult like image to some. Then their
are the people with arguement, slandersous upon his character and
opinions.

I have my own opinions.. If he knows something, it would only be cool
of him to let us know. Without a fee.. So what if someone copies his CD
and makes millions of dollars of of him? It makes him a legend. A real
legend, because his name would be on that CD for all of eternity. So
their is 2 ways to look at it.. he don't want people to make money off
of him. I don't want people to make money off of me.. but most people
don't throw money out the window, and only use it to gain something in
life.. so they would buy something to make a resale profit, or
something to make their life easier. The government makes money off of
us everyday, with taxes. So all we have to enjoy in this world is our
VW's. Then VW doesn't allow us to call it a VW or Bug, or Volkswagen on
our personal webpage, because people may think we are them.. Maybe VW
should just disappear, all the bugs just rot and never get repaired? So
Hoover has a vast wealth of knowledge... He refers to several as kids,
and what they bolt on.. I tried the bolt on, and sorry.. at that time..
I was just a kid.. someone without VW knowledge. I'd love to know what
he thinks, since he does know what is right. Although he may be in
depth way too deep on certain matters.. I am willing to bet an engine
by him would outlast an engine by 90% of these newsgroup readers. So is
he greedy for not producing the CD anymore, because people copy and
violate making money on him?? If he was greedy, he would take the
opportunity to be a legend to the fullest.. and get his name out their.
You only live so long... Apperently, he doesn't care much about that
aspect at all, he just doesn't like to be used or disrespected.

However, back to subject.. I NEED to know why not to buy a Phat Boy
style muffler and 40mm Dual Kadrons for my 1960 beetle converted to 12v
with 1600cc DP engine??!?!?!? I want my Bug to emberass people. I want
it to be the baddest that it can be. I can't live without other peoples
opinions.. I am saving to buy it a turnkey 1914cc engine.. Their is the
reliable 1776, and the awesome 2000cc plus engines. I just want
in-between. Something that will last atleast 5 years. I want to know
about tranny gear ratios.. Mine has a 67 swingaxle in it.. I want to
know what might happen with 125-150hp at those wheels.

Can we please get some Bob Hoover on here, or someone at the least who
cares to comment. I write things and get not much of an answer.. back
in the day, as andrewba.. this NG had so much help. You all told me to
scrap my 71 Super Beetle Autostick.. I didn't.. I should have saved
that 2k in parts.. I finally sold it and got a solid euro 60 bug. Now
everyone is argueing, fighting, and claiming that the VW enthusiasts
are dwindling.. VW is coming more alive than ever. I have never in my
27 year old lifetime seen more bugs on the road, than now. Prices are
skyrocketing!! I think some people on here should get into check with
what they say. It's not cool to bash someone over opinion. That is what
this place is about. Everyone ocasionally will come up with something
stupid.. whereas debate is very important to see all sides of the
stories. I think if you think that enthusiasts are dwindling, that you
need to rephrase that purists are dwindling. VW purists are dwindling..
not enthusiasts.. I am not a purist.. I am perfectly happy with my bug
being converted to modern 12v, with a faster than stock engine. I want
to get it a bigger engine, and an A/C. Not picking on a purist, I
respect every vehicle basically ever made.. but not to look outside the
box is like throwing away dollars and only looking at the loose change
instead. I know a pure VW is worth more than some modified, but their
is nothing wrong with a modified VW!! Modifying a VW is what kept this
hobby alive untill this day. Why did they people slap 85.5mm P&C's into
their 1500cc stock cases?? Before fire, you just ate food raw.

I just like to hear both sides of the story.. and both sides are being
eliminated.

I'd like to know things like if a 1967 gas tank would fit my 1960 euro
bug.. because I need a fuel guage.. not just some reserve lever.

I really really want the phat boy muffler on my ride, but scared
because of all the people booing on upgrade and saying it will destroy
my engine..

However, I don't want by any means, my vehicle to die. or be harmed..
it cost me too much!! I am willing to compromise any of my dreams for
it, to keep it alive. Untill death do us part. I proposed in my new VW
Bug on Christmas Eve. Only owned it for a month. We watched Herbie
reloaded on DVD that night.

On the other hand, I am fine with working on it every few years.. So
what if it needs a new engine every 5 years.. atleast it was fun.. But
if it wouldn't last 6 months, then I'd have to say no..

So why doesn't everyone stop bashing.. calling eachother asshats.. and
creating over the internet wars.. and help the rest of us people who
look up to you guys for the answers? RAMVA is a staple for the ACVWC!!
People like Jan and Shaggy.. Maudlib.. were here way back.. Bob.. RICK
HIGGENS etc.. Rick sold me a USED set of VHS Bug ME Videos cheaper
because I was broke.. That was real! I can't believe what all I read
now.. and what all lack of response.. and how all stupidly people are
looking at eachother. I take on the whole ACVWC, I want to be the new
leader! I am willing to listen to any one of yall, and soak in any
knowledge you may have.. to carry on into the future ACVWC.I want to
educate the world and be educated on how to keep a ACVW alive.. and
fresh. I've paid people to install the wrong gland nut on my
autostick.. I've paid people to sell me a distributor and end up with a
world hated 009.. This information contained on this newsgroup is very
important!! Hearing how someone is greedy or an asshat is not! Calling
opinions BS is not.. alot of people don't know the first thing about a
ACVW. What you heard, is what you believed.. Why does it have to be so
hostile??

If you order a Sausage and Gravy Biscuit at McDonalds.. and they forgot
the knife and fork.. that is reason to get hostile.. If you ordered a
Coke, and they forgot the straw.. you ask for a straw, and they say it
should've been in the bag.. that is reason to get hostile!! They're
probably spitting in your food anyways.. This newsgroup is no reason to
get hostile.. I was once called a troll.. simply because I inquired on
a body kit to convert my 71 Super Beetle autostick into a new Beetle
body from the 2000's.. Geez.. I wasn't a troll!! Wrong place, wrong
time.. didn't know.. now I live with it every day.. scared of what I
may say next... Then this Paterson guy mounts a rocket to his new
Beetle, and speaking of him is nearly banned here because it is
watercooled. Don't dare associate yourself as owning a watercooled
Beetle to us aircooled Beetle Bug owners.. I support Vw Bug to the
fullest, but would never condone a person driving an air conditioned,
fully equipted, 1.8 turbo New Beetle. I still think a new Beetle body
would be cool on an old ACVW. Troll or not.. so would a pulse rocket
engine!

Everyone who doesn't like me can lick a ball. "via the internet"

Bob Hoover and your "The Sermons", I hope you come back.