pimp'in the pan,it lives and dies only to be reborn again.

westi · 2007-02-21T03:21:10+00:00

hi i was wondering if anyone else was doing any strenghening of there floor pans. here's a few pics of what i have done so far. if any one has any other idea's ,they would be welcome. the next stage is lifting the gearbox up about two inch's. i should have more pics up soon. [ Edited on 21-2-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 22-3-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 22-3-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 2-4-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 5-5-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 4-6-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 26-6-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 29-6-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 9-7-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 11-7-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 11-7-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 2-8-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 22-8-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 7-9-2007 by westi ] [ Edited on 17-9-2007 by westi ]

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 6 Jun 2008, 5:52 pm

#650570

geez that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up🤘

2443TT Fahrvergnugen

962 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 6 Jun 2008, 6:26 pm

#650581

Awesome sound and throttle response youve got there! Congrats!

Havent done one of those late night runs around the block with the missing body panel's left off the car yet have you...?

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 6 Jun 2008, 7:06 pm

#650588

westi wrote:we had the muffler on to quiten it down abit.
i am glad to help stan,have you painted your box pink yet,i could send some up if you want.lol

LOL...I'll let you stick to the pink boxes...I like mine ah la naturelle....only picked it up a couple of hours ago

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 6 Jun 2008, 7:55 pm

#650593

not yet.if i had my seats back from the trimers.i would have been all over it.midnight runs rock.

down sharon.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jun 2008, 10:17 pm

#650615

So do we get to see another one of these ones with the new engine? 🙂

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 6 Jun 2008, 10:29 pm

#650618

Congrats Westi

Sounds great.....but remember actions speak louder than words.....when we gonna see some burn'n MT's?

I love the smell of rubber in the morning.

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 6 Jun 2008, 11:03 pm

#650623

the smell is good anytime of the day.
it is going to get thrown on the dyno next week ,check mixtures and and adv curves.
should be interesting.
i have organized for a mate to take some time of to do some footage so i will post it as soon as i get it.

down sharon.

London Bugger Seriously Crusin Dubber

164 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 7 Jun 2008, 7:45 am

#650641

Westi the stuff you do is amazing, whats the serpantine belt setup is that home made too?
When you are ready I defo want a fan setup and alternator setup off ya, you should seriously think about making it into a kit available to buy off the shelf i think you would shift a few!

Rob.

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 7 Jun 2008, 4:07 pm

#650672

i quite enjoy that you have 1 subscriber on youtube and that it is reub. haha.

nick

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Jun 2008, 4:42 pm

#650673

pretty sad he only has one die hard fan hey 😂 😂 😂

Reub

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 9 Jun 2008, 9:40 am

#650969

Has it stopped raining down there yet?

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 9 Jun 2008, 5:21 pm

#651074

it proberly has stopped raining,but im in mogo.
i hope when i get back there will be some good news about the seats.
i will mostdefinatly be doing someburnout vid's.
must go i am still on hol's.

down sharon.

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 8:38 pm

#651510

put the fat girl on the scales tonight.
wohoo she's nice and light.
anyone care to have a quess.
i will post up her weigt after i check again,give me an hour.

down sharon.

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2008, 8:42 pm

#651512

720kgs

65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 8:44 pm

#651513

close

down sharon.

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2008, 8:52 pm

#651516

785?

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 8:55 pm

#651518

getting colder

down sharon.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 11 Jun 2008, 8:57 pm

#651520

715

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:02 pm

#651521

690

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:03 pm

#651523

flinstones is getting red hot

down sharon.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:04 pm

#651524

Bloody Hell
685

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:07 pm

#651525

My manx weighs 650kgs with 20L fuel and my 5 yearold sitting in the drivers seat, so you must have plenty of holes in that body....LOL

65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:08 pm

#651526

686.5
you have got it.well close enough anyway.685 if i do a realy big shit before i weight it again.

down sharon.

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:19 pm

#651531

i could maybe take out another 20kg's,but i like staying dry when i drive.
that's with fuel ,driver the whole box and dice.
i am stoked.
tommorrow of to the dyno,and hopgully some more good news to share tommorrow.

down sharon.

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:28 pm

#651537

lighter than stock 👍 should be a real weapon on the road!!!

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:31 pm

#651538

Nice one Brad ! but I like to see more pics . Pink and all those bits .( hope you havn't gone shy)

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:35 pm

#651539

it use to wieght 774kgs with driver,standard.

nah pete been realy busy.
hopefully if i get some time i will take some photage tommorrow.
it depends on how i go with everyone elses cars.
i will keep u all posted.

down sharon.

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 Jun 2008, 9:48 pm

#651543

Stuff ! those burnout video's or hoon vid's mate ! Just want to see her in full colour and rolling look .(guards to wheels). Will you get game and turn the gas on ? Anything interesting in shop at moment ?
Cheers mate

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 11 Jun 2008, 10:05 pm

#651552

a few nice big turbo setups.
a few small turbo setups.
and most importantly the junka.
i got some cool dry sump tanks as well.nice and cheap compared to usual .
i will put up some pic's of what has been stoping me from doing what i love.

down sharon.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 12 Jun 2008, 6:58 am

#651574

I had one of those once.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.