dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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" sick, sick time.....lovin' it! "
Good effort Nick!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
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westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard
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Hey dude,humpty wrote:Top stuff Nick.... I guess that means Wayne is gonna have to change his signature now!
LOL!
2443TT Fahrvergnugen
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Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard
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Hey Wayne,hypo-vw wrote:not interested in opening a can of worms as there are too many different opinions on the matter , but too clarify Humpty ,humpty wrote:Top stuff Nick.... I guess that means Wayne is gonna have to change his signature now!
LOL!
Wayne's signature represents Australia's fastest STREET REGISTED VW at the 2005 VW nationals , where it was undoubtedly the fastest there . This represents an air-cooled VW that is engineer approved , street registered and street driven .
If there is anyone out there that can prove that there street registered VW is quicker , then I will change it .
Nicks PRO-STREETER is an amazing car and a real credit to him , but I don't think it is a street registerable vehicle . Maybe Nick can clarify this ? Maybe it is in Victoria ?
Good luck Nick , and I hope you go 10's real soon..........
[ Edited on 13-12-06 by hypo-vw ]
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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Boostn wrote:I don't care I do it because I love it..............
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
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Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard
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Thanks Dude !humpty wrote:Who's knocking it?... Not me... I think both of you guys are a total credit to the VW scene in general and the Fast VW Street Car scene in particular... It is guys like you two (and others like you) that give peeps like me the imputus to build tough streetcars.... Dave Butler knows where Im coming from, we've spoken of this before.... I don't knock.... Its all about credit where its due.... And you guys are there in spades.... Wayne has built himself a rocket and Nick has done it too.... Both are very different machines, doing incredible things.... Major cudos to you both.... And to fill you in on whats is in the works.... My last car was quick, but my current project will have the potential to pull seriously good numbers.... I doubt it will get anywhere near its potential or near what you guys are doing (limitations like budget and skill come into play).... Like I said... If wasn't for you guys and others like you, peeps like me wouldn't have something to aim for... And for the record.... I consider both of your cars to be streetcars.... Not that that counts for much... Its only my opinion....
Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard
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yes to lash capsiswinkels wrote:Hi Nick,
Just going through earlier pages in this thread and noticed your using pauter roller tip rockers. I know Dave Butler uses these sometimes too. I have a couple of questions.
1. Do you run a lash cap with these?
2. I've heard stories of them breaking in highly stressed engines. Is it that mostly due to you guys running 8000+ rpm?
Cheers,
Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard
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get it happening,Dasdubber wrote:Boostn wrote:I don't care I do it because I love it..............
Well said Nick. Well done to run those numbers, it's guys like you, Wayne, Dave, Rod and Pete (and the rest!) that inspire newbies to the drag scene (like me) to get involved.
Now just have to keep saving to get the oval on the strip!
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
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Hey Humpty , these comments were not directed at you , but at the bunch of negative whingers that get on this forum and dont supply the positive imput that it needs . We just need to encourage them to explore the boundaries rather than sit on the centre-line and say that it cant be done , or shouldn't be done , etc . Your comments are always valid and reasonable mate .humpty wrote:Who's knocking it?... Not me... I think both of you guys are a total credit to the VW scene in general and the Fast VW Street Car scene in particular... It is guys like you two (and others like you) that give peeps like me the imputus to build tough streetcars.... Dave Butler knows where Im coming from, we've spoken of this before.... I don't knock.... Its all about credit where its due.... And you guys are there in spades.... Wayne has built himself a rocket and Nick has done it too.... Both are very different machines, doing incredible things.... Major cudos to you both.... And to fill you in on whats is in the works.... My last car was quick, but my current project will have the potential to pull seriously good numbers.... I doubt it will get anywhere near its potential or near what you guys are doing (limitations like budget and skill come into play).... Like I said... If wasn't for you guys and others like you, peeps like me wouldn't have something to aim for... And for the record.... I consider both of your cars to be streetcars.... Not that that counts for much... Its only my opinion....
humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
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Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
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reub VWRX is gone...
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2443TT Fahrvergnugen
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So, this brings me to my next question... Where do I source a set of lash caps to suit my heads with my fancy new 1.3:1 pauter rockers? Should I be getting anything special in this area... autocraft or something?Boostn wrote:yes to lash capsiswinkels wrote:Hi Nick,
Just going through earlier pages in this thread and noticed your using pauter roller tip rockers. I know Dave Butler uses these sometimes too. I have a couple of questions.
1. Do you run a lash cap with these?
2. I've heard stories of them breaking in highly stressed engines. Is it that mostly due to you guys running 8000+ rpm?
Cheers,
I have never had a pauter rocker fail.
I shift this thing as 8600 and the only time I have had a problem is when the lock nut on the cup adjuster came loose and the push rod fell off. My fault because I didn't hang off them like king kong.
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
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Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard
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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
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I read the rules for street RWD and you only require a rollover hoop , 2 rear support stays and a side intrusion bar if you run between 10.00 and 10.99 and under 140mph . 11.00 and slower dont require any rollover protection other than an un-modified shell .Boostn wrote:How cool,
But I read it and it's a full ANDRA event.
Either we pull the turbo's off our cars or we start welding in cages.
Anything quicker than a 11.99 needs a cage.
10.99 and quicker minimum 6 point cage
but I havn't run tens anyway..........
humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
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reub-revhead wrote:Hey Humpty....what are you doing stiring everyone up 😁....just jokes....sorry
This car is awesome Nick! as is Waynes car....and I look forward to also seeing how Ian Swinkels from Cairns goes with his new combo too....
Bring on the 'extreme' bug what ever they may be...
I only hope that my subie powered bug one day see's low 11's....would go with the look of my car being extreme.
humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
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hypo-vw wrote:Imagine how awsome it would look if 2 street beetles could run side by side in the 10's ........... its possible I think .
Boostn Wolfsburg Wizard
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vwfastback Seriously Crusin Dubber
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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
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where abouts exactly is calder in relation to Melbourne ? Its a long way to go for a single evening of test and tune , but I will give it some thought . Fuel expenses , accomodation , meals , can be quite costly for just a few runs . We can do that type of racing up here at the WSID on a wednesday or friday night , and its only an hour away .Boostn wrote:I will be at Calder on the 16th of Feb, the VW club of Victoria is all going down for a fun night of test and tune. Come to that instead.
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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
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hey Nick , I went through the rules for STREET RWD category and it states , NO SLICKS / NO NYLON TYRES ........... RADIAL tyres only mate .Boostn wrote:What about rear tyres?
Can you run a 6'' slick?
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