We bumped into Jaime Flores at the “Meet in the Middle” VW event, where he was sporting his new VW Thing. Jamie has Classic Bug Parts products in all his VWs and is planning to install another Clutch Shaft Upgrade in his new ride. Another happy VW enthusiast who loves a smooth drive while making every mile count. Big thanks to Jamie!

My name is Mark Trevino and this is my 1964 factory sunroof bug. Last year I installed the Classic Bug Parts Clutch Pedal Shaft Upgrade. I know that I will never have to replace the cable, unless the butterfly wing nut in back snaps. I just know that it is one of the best upgrades I have installed in my ride. It has a smooth feel and I have recommended it to my friends.

A few years ago I bought a hook-style after-market one from a local VW vendor here in town. This new hook-style one had the hole for the clutch pin in the wrong place; so when I got it all together, the clutch shaft was pinched and wouldn’t rotate. The vendor told me to file down the end of the pedal assembly, I said no thanks and called Ron from Classic Bug Parts and told him my story. Ron assured me that his clutch-pedal shaft would fit perfectly and he was correct. The machining of his shaft was absolutely perfect, so naturally it fit my pedal cluster exactly as it should have.

Installing the new clutch cable was also far easier, because the cable eye cannot come loose from the bearing (it’s held on by a self-locking nut) while working on the transmission end of the cable. The machining was perfect! Call me picky, but I like parts that fit without having to file, sand, whatever. Ron provided that!
Tim Donahoe

“Thank you very much! Love the clutch shaft, it fit right in and replaced my original one that was failing.”
Nicholas Simpson

“I purchased the X-Celerator Speed wheel kit from ClassicBugParts for my bug and absolutely love it. I have faced the problem with choosing high spring tension or bending the back of the stock style pedal. Constantly having to reach down and fix the old worn out pedal. Now, I can have both! Its the perfect setup and very smooth. Whether I am at the track, or just cruising town. This kit was money well spent!”
Josh Clark

“I just bought my second VW and the first thing I wanted to upgrade was the pedal assembly to make it work smooth, but to my surprise the previous owner had already put the X-Celerator Speed Wheel kit on it from Classic Bug Parts. It’s by far the best bug product I’ve bought and owned. Next stop is the Big Boy Pedal Extender (also by Classic Bug Parts). Makes me feel safe knowing that I have a good quality product under my feet.
P.S. I’ll try not to get a speeding ticket this time.”
Joe Gutierrez

James Lane and his VW…

Installing the new Clutch Pedal Shaft upgrade from Classic Bug Parts has given me confidence that I don’t have to worry if my clutch cable is wearing out every time I shift. It was an easy installation and well worth the purchase!
Gabriel Perez

My project!
1965 Bug — “Install custom split window kit; suicide doors; custom dash; fiberglass front end; custom wiring. Most of the work is done by me.  I already installed products from Classic Bug Parts.com. I installed the X-Celerator Speed Wheel and Clutch Shaft upgrade, I love it! Makes my pedals so much nicer.
Mahalo Nui Loa
– Eddie Pacanas