Source: Age of Hooper

Proton is the local (Malaysian) car manufacturer.  I do not know if this is an "OEM" setup but I doubt it.  Anyway, spotted this in KL last Friday.  Sorry for crappy photo but I couldn't get next to it due to traffic.

Now I know it is not anything bad, but I find the above a bit funny.  I think it was a French team for you French haters out there.

Didnt bother testing in IE as it wasnt important, but found this kinda funny.  The tiny graphic at the top is ALL there is on the main page.

Sometimes people just dont know how good they have it.  While I support the freedom to pursue the below movement, no matter how stupid or agenda driven, it shouldnt be distruptive.  Walking out of class during the pledge?  I think they should do their stunt quietly by NOT saying any pledge and shutting the hell up.

The new, P.C.-ified Pledge of Allegiance

By Michelle Malkin  •  September 27, 2007 09:47 PM  

The local and national press have more than adequately covered the moonbat student protest over the Pledge of Allegiance in Boulder, Colorado.

But in case you missed it, here is the P.C.-ified version of the pledge that the Boulder kids are now championing:

I pledge allegiance to the flag and my constitutional rights with which it comes. And to the diversity, in which our nation stands, one nation, part of one planet, with liberty, freedom, choice and justice for all.

Diversity worship? Check.

Enviro-worship? Check.

Now some other poster said it, but I think this sums it up:

No mention of God - check
No mention of America - check
No mention of indivisibility - check
No mention of a Republic - check

Ignorance of youth is no excuse from being a dumbass.    "Student Workers" with a single red star?  What the hell were they thinking?   Have a look at the baby moonbats behind this nonsense:

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Spotted the above in a mall here in KL.  Kinda cool.

Oh. My. Goodness.

Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
(1988)

Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988)

If you look close, you can see the connector hanging just above the radio.  Since the wipers STARTED to work after the radio install (then didnt work at all), Im guessing the connector popped off when the wiper arms bumped the harness.  Prolly knocked loose while installing radio.

No matter: they work!

Sign on the car in the pic above was spotted today on the NS Expressway... older guy and his wife in the car.  Heh.  Also had a Guns N Roses sticker!  Anyway, the large yellow sign says:

PRIVATE PROPERTY
KEEP OUT
Unless you have really big boobs 

After doing my stereo install Sunday I decided to drive the beetle to work on the following Monday... not too unexpected as I try to do this about once a week.  Then I had trouble!

Firstly, the car was hard to start Monday morning.  As though the batt was dead or perhaps engine seized.  I was fairly sure batt was ok though and after several tries would actually crank ok - but no start!  I was set to give up when it lit and seemed ok.  Could have used wipers on the way to work due to rain but they didnt work!  Tried for a second then nothing.

Anyway, drove to work just fine.  Enjoyed some tunes for a change and parked without incident.  At lunch time I went to make a run for chicken rice for myself and others in the office and no start - again!  This time though it cranked normally.

Most, myself included, would figure an error in my install had bungled some wiring.  However, I really didnt think this to be the case as the install was VERY straight forward... 

I and others did take a short look into the no-start and even filed the points and swapped coils but had to give up for time constraints so I ended up hitching a ride home.  The wipers issue might be due to interference with the wiring harness... not sure yet.

Due to work schedule I wasnt able to get any parts from the shop til Wednesday.  Picked up points/cond, cap/rotor, plugs, and almost a set of wires but ran out of money.

Today, Thursday, I took a short break in the afternoon to put in the parts and ran into a snag.  The small screw holding the old condenser to the 009 was waaay too tight and in a bad spot.  I spoke with the all purpose worker John about a small screwdriver but after a while it was apparent he didnt understand me... "tools" he knows so I was taken to the cart:

I show the cart not to pick on it or its owner, but rather to graphically illustrate that NO I was not finding what I needed.  It only took a moment to realize that what I needed involved a big hammer.  A small sledge actually... now THAT was on the cart!  Smacking the crap out of the stubby screwdriver from my cheap tool set resulted in:

You can see in the pic that what I needed to do was get the driver to line up more square - otherwise I was in danger of stripping the screw head!  Once done, I could use the pliers for additional leverage.  I was not in the mood to pull the dist for this as Murphy's Law would surely strike.

Car runs now.  Prolly a points/condenser problem.  Wipers inop.  Will check wiring soon.

My first thought was "of course" ratings would be down...  Her primary audience doesnt want to hear good things from Iraq.

Naturally, I dont know what the core audience is or have any facts to back it up but if the KOS and MO reactions to politicians is an indicator I'll bet I'm on to something

No.  These guys didn't either.

Source: drudgereport.com
Source: breitbart.com
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Now I know I'm a day early but it is already the 11th here for me.  I think about that day often enough but more so on anniversary dates.  Double whammy: today and when it ticks to the 11th back home.

In spite of what happened that day, we STILL have the moonbats at work.  Sad.

Heh.  Add power HOW?

"Auto adjust electronic frequency system. To faster super plugs igniting the engine accurately within the Shortest time, and also to empower the piston pressure to its maximum emplosion. To all kind of Petrol vehicles with Distributor Vacuum Pump."

Hahahahahahah!

I dunno, something is just off about this.  I was stuck in line and after a couple of minutes it went into "creepy" stage.

Black bug in the back row on the right... thats me!

Im just barely visible in the photo from the paper also.  Might upload that later.

More here:  Thanks to Ming

"Installed" a console today.  Found this little thing for a reasonable price at the Bug-O-Rama on Saturday.  Why?  Well it shouldnt need explaining but I like to have a drink when driving... cold soda or water.  This is even moreso when in the VW as it doesnt have A/C.

Most cars have handy cup holders - Beetle?  Not so much.  They make a cool cup holder that goes in the ashtray and while not ruled out completely, I looked at one during the 'rama and there appears to be clearance issues with turn signal.  So its an easy choice given only one option was there: console!

Here it is installed.  Nothing holding it down however as I may want to tweak things first or even paint it.

In the below you can see fitment to shift boot, tunnel, and clutch pedal clearance.  Not perfect but more than good enough.  I might do some clever things in the shifter boot area.

Downside shown below.  On drivers side there is a gap between console and tunnel, about two fingers worth.  You can see why I placed the conole like I did in the second pic... reversing it might work better for  others but with my seats there isnt space to even test.  What about LHD cars?  Fit better?  Seems there might be a RHD version but I havent seen any here.