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speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36396
What do you do if you have a sh..t load of VW parts........a turbo......a Stromberg carb..........various fittings and pumps.........and a rather well used bug?
that's right plonk em all together and get a .......?
check out the large lump of bog that has fallen out of the rear apron!
This is a Sydney car, if you line up at the lights and beside you is a shitter orange beetle......don't take it on!!!!!

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Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

2443TT Fahrvergnugen

962 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#36429
Hey whats the story with the missing bumpers from this bug. Do you NSW or VIC guys get away with it when running your bugs without bumpers?

In QLD you'd get a fine before you made it out the driveway...

Cheers,

Ian.

kafer70

Former member ·

#36432
How daily is this daily driver ?. There are no plates and I doubt whether he could get his decklid shut. This looks very similar to a kit offerd by turbo city in the US. They did a feature on it in the US mags. Have you got any info.?

kafer70

Former member ·

#36433
Of course I realise the plate is probably on the decklid.... Doh.

kafer70

Former member ·

#36434
Speedster356 your engine looks sweet by the way. I am currently in the stages of building a 1914. Trying to do it right but on a budget.(More chance of winning lotto I think, staying within budget that is).

Any problems or hints you could share would be great.
Keep up the good work.

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#36440
are we suposed to have bumpers by law in QLD, I have been running without any for about 2 years on the back and 6 onths on the front without any problems and have been pulled over by the boys in blue before ( we won't go into that, but the exa has respect for bugs now😀) without any drama.

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36443
any idea how well it goes Pete?
Regards,Glenn>

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36458
The thing is running rich at the bottom end at the moment, but still looks to have plenty of speed. The water injection still needs to be hooked up. Young James is having fun.......

[Edited on 4-4-2003 by speedster356]
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36465
good to see , should be more of it
Regards,Glenn>

Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36506
are u running an intercooler pete?

draw thru carb turbos.... are good if ur on a budget.

its kinda funny to see so many big dollar turbo engines in the states with a draw thru turbo setup... i mean its not teh 80's!

With the turbo in the engine bay , with no intercooler i'd like to see how it runs on a 30deg day 🙂
Jon

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36523
It's not my car, just someone I know. It's a "what parts have we got" sorta car......😀
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36631
oh sorry, didnt mean to be negative 🙂
Jon

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36682
No problems Jon:thumb
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#36754
I know that car!

didnt know he put a beast in it though!

Looks like he is a better mechanic than a panel beater !

The bog on the rear was smoothed with a grout trowel! 😀😀

The paint is actually quite nice - the body prep - d'oh!
Futue te ipsum!!!