getting the 915gearbox to fit 75mm forward

malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 11 Sep 2006, 10:44 pm

#533191

all the clearencing done ,at lease 5mm gap around the gearbox .
a couple more gussets at the bottom to go in.

torsion tubes in place ,they wont be welded in until the 40tooth splines are in place and then they will only be tacked in until I finish the front end .5mm needs to be shaved off the inside of the tubes.

new handbrake tubes need to be fitted .

cheers malcolm.

[ Edited on 11-9-2006 by malcolm ]

[ Edited on 11-9-2006 by malcolm ]

71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 Sep 2006, 10:55 pm

#533198

cheers on the good post mate, i was considering a 915 box for my bug and this shows well what is needed to be done.

so should i decide to go for one it will make my job a hell of a lot easier.

Anthony

malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 11 Sep 2006, 11:05 pm

#533204

if you don,t move the gearbox forward its alot easier .if you move it forward and leave the torsion bars & tubes in the same position a little bit harder ,but going 75mm forward & raising the torsion tube 60mm higher it is a head F@#K.

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 Sep 2006, 2:16 pm

#533337

Yes I know what you mean-but you have done some excellent work there.A good read.

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 12 Sep 2006, 2:42 pm

#533346

I like what you are doing here. looks like you have it licked.
I have done a conversion to suit a Un-5 into a bug... But I went to coil shocks as I found it much easier. Sorry but I don't have any Photo's but I wish I did now. I will be following this with a huge interest.

malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 12 Sep 2006, 10:32 pm

#533600

thanks for the replys😀

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 14 Sep 2006, 2:10 am

#533989

malcolm wrote:thanks for the replys😀

here is the pic of the UN-5 we where talking about today.

malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 14 Sep 2006, 2:17 am

#533991

not as wide as the 915 box @ shifter end 👍 and you can rotate the diff to.some of the gt40 rep guys used this box exspensive to buy?? .thanks Chris.
JVLracing close your eyes .

[ Edited on 13-9-2006 by malcolm ]

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 14 Sep 2006, 8:29 am

#534014

I looked at that Renault trans some years ago...very strong,
but that 5.8 diff was no good for my games.
Albins makes gears I think.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 15 Sep 2006, 10:15 pm

#534598

I know Chris is aware of this fact .

The UN5 crown wheel / pinion is only ( just about ( aprox ) 15mm longer ( wider ) than the kombi crown wheel & pinion

when talking to the experts , this is realy the only point saving the gear box from going bang .

I think Chris would agree with me here .

I was very impressed with Chries buggy over the weekend that SR20 motor goes very well .

seagull

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