Hi Trent
welcome to the forum
hope you don't mind me starting this thread as i was looking for a way to get in contact with you
a few aussieveedubbers are in the know concerning vw dag racing so i thought it was a good starting piont
I am really interested in the build of the bug and i wanted to ask you some questions about the chassis amongst other things
cheers
sean
68 Beetle - rebuilding 😵💫
65 beetle - driving 😎
Yep,
I got rid of the subaru🙁
had to buy a ute as i have my own company now
but I got a dub for Michelle, well thats what I told her
looks like I have got a project for weekends now:😉
shannon
you have u2u
u2u me your phone number as your old one i've got doesn't work now
[ Edited on 9-11-2005 by sean68 ]
68 Beetle - rebuilding 😵💫
65 beetle - driving 😎
Welcome Trent, love the car.
Yes every one, good quality parts cost.
But doing it any other way is false economy.
Good to hear that there are businesses out there that can be recomended.
Oh yeah, Trent don't forget to post your time slip on the "Top 50"
[ Edited on 9-11-2005 by dangerous ]
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Hi Sean no prob with starting the thread .....Im more than willing to answer or help in any way....just ask and i will respond asap
welcome to the Forum Trent
bout time you got on here .
Can you list some specs on the engine and tranny specs Trent?
ie bore and stroke, cam etc, and ratios in the tranny.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Theres me n Boris havea squizzzz
Trent,
totally impressed with the car man, good to see you went with EFI too,
just looking at the chassis pics, looks quite simple really. I was sort of surprised just how simple the setup is. are the RLR kits expensive?
The RLR chassis kit is inexpensive it is everything around the chassis that kills you ...since those pics of the chassis more bar work has been added e.g. funny car cage ...more bars for mendeola....roof bars etc...
some quick specs on the engine 78mm stroke 98mm bore roller cam RLR specs mendeola geared for 160mph...
WHEN IS THE CAR GOING TO BE FINISHED
It is finished and has been racing
HI DAVE
i saw the car at city performance the other day, the car is basically getting a rebuild, it was stripped back to the tube frame. I saw it race when it did a huge wheel stand, then the box blew. It appears a lot of changes are currently in progress since i saw the car at the drags last. Should be a lot better sorted next time out. Et should come down , apparently since fuel injection was put on they have not run the NOS. The mile an hour indicates the car should be quick, I wish them all the best.
might have to change the post title now i know who owns it and also Trent has now joined us
any suggestions
68 Beetle - rebuilding 😵💫
65 beetle - driving 😎
Hi iox10x sounds like yuo are keen to see the car race again ...as Dave said it is finished ,but ...you are also correct ..the car is getting a total rebuild and i do hope to go faster..but each time i run the car there is something that i like to improve ...this will be an ongoing development...that will be fun for all ..except my wallet...as we chase the car.... hope to show the U.S. that us aussieveedubbers can run fast too....
Is anyone interested in some build-up pics of the current mods?
That would be great thanks, love this car
trent
how about we re name this thread
'Worlds fastest beetle' ha ha
MOTEC installation should begin next week.... CITY PERFORMANCE have two motec specialists as they are a dealer and there installations are very nice...EZIO will be doing the work as well as planning with ALLESSIO....
SHOULD BE INTERESTING.....
iox10x i hope one day to be able to claim that title maybe in VW TRENDS PRO MOD CLASS....until then we will have to choose something else....
What class was Rodney Penrose old car in and also what will his new car be under ? Have you set up the car to be in a class or just to go fast ?
Rod ran a class called a-sedan and did hold the record for a while but it is now held byRON LUMMUS at 8.4 at 173 ....ROD ran 8.96 at 156 i think....but both cars ran bigger mph ron 177 and rod approx 160
my car will run a class that is pro mod but i think you have to run at a sanctioned event in the US ...not sure of current record ....
About Rods new car ....looks great....not sure what class he will run in the U.S. but i think that he would be more interested in running the car in PRO RWD ...SPORTS COMPACT ......as the car is a different design ...current rules for sport compact are a little strange for a 4cyy with 2 power adders ...they want the cars to be a crazy weight ....too heavy and vws would not comply as would not any other properly built 4cyl drag car..
does anyone know the current record for PRO-MOD ...PRA RULES ....think they are HOT VWS RECORDS not VW TRENDS ?
I dont know if this still applies but i didint think fuel injection was allowed in pro mod?
testing 1 2 3...
PRA rules allow fuel injection .....in pro mod and a-sedan
.....ronlummus ran electromotive ecu...and there are a few more cars running efi and mechanical injection ...it was the old rules of pro turbo that did only allow carbies ..that is why i initially ran a holly 750 because pro mod was not around yet ....
Righto, someone here needs to buy rods old car off him so trent has some competition!
testing 1 2 3...
You have a good job don't you Owen?
I tell you what, with all this discussion, I am starting to get
excited about boost again.
My car needs some crash repairs, but I have an arsenal of
equipment just itching to be used!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Actually Trent, you are right about the"Pro Rear" rules.
I believe the are really Ideal for rotary based combos.
The Ashfords recently ran a 7 @ 171 with 2000 lbs
which is huge power for a 92 bore X 80 stroke
engine...but one second off the pace ( and light I think?)
That is why they don't run Sport Compact any more.
What does your car weigh?
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
not that good dave, its not the cost of the car its the ongoing cost of racing that i couldnt keep up with. Im happy letting santo pay the bills for my racing fun! Its not VW but its the next best thing!
testing 1 2 3...
dave totally right about sport compact designed to be a class for rotaries and street cars ....think my car should be around 1700lbs without me ...a little heavy but a lot of gear ...mendeola ..pauter ..wates system and tank for intercoolers...big turbo ...adding front brakes...
will weight next time at track and post...
