Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
well, its finally arrived so here go a few new posts with pics
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2316 t4 550 spyder - engine fires dec 2011!
Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
and after some greif on shipping, taking 3 months on the water, and being lucky enough to share a container with another car enthusiast (and halving the price - thanks Cam) it has finally arrived.
These pics were taken a week ago and I have done very little apart from drag it down into the carpark and buy a car cover today.
here it is getting here
as you can imagine, it is pretty exciting to actually see it after paying for it a few months ago.....
first look at the container:
looking happy:
These pics were taken a week ago and I have done very little apart from drag it down into the carpark and buy a car cover today.
here it is getting here
as you can imagine, it is pretty exciting to actually see it after paying for it a few months ago.....
first look at the container:
looking happy:
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
cams NSX in the background
Its an 8 year old imola orange one, about 7k miles on the clock and its the best one I have ever seen
Its an 8 year old imola orange one, about 7k miles on the clock and its the best one I have ever seen
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
so anyway, here are some of the pics of mine getting unloaded
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
my first problem that Im looking for some help with is the setup of the rear end
I have the front end complete with brakes, but the rear is minus the disc brakes, and I am looking for a setup thats the same as what is running on the front.
my understanding is that they are off what is known as an Audi 4000 setup in the US.
I am not familiar with these myself, but my neighbour is a really technical guy from North Carolina (he looks after all of BMWs technincal issues across the Middle East and North Africa region, so he knows his stuff), but I m not sure what the terminology is for the setup back in Oz, he knows the different terminology.
IIUC, they are FWD CV joints that in the case of my JVA are running on both the front and the rear.
So if anyone has any tips on where I might find these, please let me know. Not likely to find much without a heap of searching here in the UAE, so I might look at importing from a wrecker, or better still when I am in Aus in a couple of weeks
I have the front end complete with brakes, but the rear is minus the disc brakes, and I am looking for a setup thats the same as what is running on the front.
my understanding is that they are off what is known as an Audi 4000 setup in the US.
I am not familiar with these myself, but my neighbour is a really technical guy from North Carolina (he looks after all of BMWs technincal issues across the Middle East and North Africa region, so he knows his stuff), but I m not sure what the terminology is for the setup back in Oz, he knows the different terminology.
IIUC, they are FWD CV joints that in the case of my JVA are running on both the front and the rear.
So if anyone has any tips on where I might find these, please let me know. Not likely to find much without a heap of searching here in the UAE, so I might look at importing from a wrecker, or better still when I am in Aus in a couple of weeks
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
here is the front setup
and here are a couple of shots of the rear
I need to find a set of disc brakes for the rear, as well as the correct cv joints for the irs rear end.
once I got that figured out, then I need to work out the preferred axle length....
and here are a couple of shots of the rear
I need to find a set of disc brakes for the rear, as well as the correct cv joints for the irs rear end.
once I got that figured out, then I need to work out the preferred axle length....
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
so from here on in theres gonna be alot of research and waiting on the engine and box before I can figure out the chassis mods and gearbox mounts.
all in all its pretty exciting......
all in all its pretty exciting......
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bond Veteran Volks Folk
2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
congrats on a sensational buy and the safe arrival! look forward to watching the thread develop 🙂
love the first pic in the container - you could tell from the reflectors in the rear lights that it was a nsx! ssweet!
nick
love the first pic in the container - you could tell from the reflectors in the rear lights that it was a nsx! ssweet!
nick
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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
yeah nice score there..
look fwd to the progrees pics to come..
paul
look fwd to the progrees pics to come..
paul
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
That looks so nice. I think in Australia we call the Audi 4000 a "80" or a 5+5.
Steve
That looks so nice. I think in Australia we call the Audi 4000 a "80" or a 5+5.
Steve
vwkg Schnell
314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Very very cool.
Cannot wait to see how this progresses.
Cannot wait to see how this progresses.
kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
that a dream car right there
show us your gates
Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
The Audi 80 is the big old 4 door Audi, rather rectangular looking sedan yes?1303Steve wrote:That looks so nice. I think in Australia we call the Audi 4000 a "80" or a 5+5.
I might be able to pick up a set of brakes and cvs when I am back there......
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
The Audi 80 is a smaller car, a bit bigger than a Golf of the era.
More info here http://www.audiworld.com/model/4000/content.shtml
Steve
The Audi 80 is a smaller car, a bit bigger than a Golf of the era.
More info here http://www.audiworld.com/model/4000/content.shtml
Steve
Wannavee Insano Dub Head
729 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Nice work,congrats.
Just watched an 80's or 90's movie on foxtel with James Belushi and Michael Caine.
The producers saw fit for Belushi to smash a Spyder into a parked car to avoid a dog on the road,and what did he hit? A convertable bug fercrissakes! Best of luck with the Spyder project
Just watched an 80's or 90's movie on foxtel with James Belushi and Michael Caine.
The producers saw fit for Belushi to smash a Spyder into a parked car to avoid a dog on the road,and what did he hit? A convertable bug fercrissakes! Best of luck with the Spyder project
Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
thanks for the link steve
have pulled one of the front brakes off and having a look at it with my neighbour shortly to try and work out if we can find another here
also, I like the look of some crossdrilled and vented rotors for the front and some drilled ones for the rear, pretty cheap
have pulled one of the front brakes off and having a look at it with my neighbour shortly to try and work out if we can find another here
also, I like the look of some crossdrilled and vented rotors for the front and some drilled ones for the rear, pretty cheap
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
bump for some help on axle length and cv size
see here
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=72972&page=1#pid680989
see here
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=72972&page=1#pid680989
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
no help, and no progress on these. some good progress on the engine though, pics to follow
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
here are some pics of the clean up of the engine case halves, which have taken a bit more time than expected.
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
engine stand, ready to go
this is the area that I have to work in, not to bad.
dtm taking pride of place
this is the area that I have to work in, not to bad.
dtm taking pride of place
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
close up:
all the rods are spinning very free on the crank and its good to finally make some progress!
now for the drive gears and crank bearings, into the case half so that I can cover it up and keep any dust out.
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
here are some shots of the latest progress:
dissy and cam gears onto the crank
throughbolts into the case
and back out the other side
dissy and cam gears onto the crank
throughbolts into the case
and back out the other side
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Cool Golde, another type IV build yeeha.
Car looks great, bet you cant wait to be driving that thing, looks beaudifull.
With your axle length, its difficult to recommend a length as on any custom setup, axle length is usually the last thing as it all goes together, and usually you would determine length at the shortest point where cv's are level with each other, a dummy adjustable axle is used so there is still play side to side of the axle, then at max length, full suspension droop or bump which ever is the greatest, also have axle play. This will proove that the cv inner races are not binding at any point of suspension travel. You can make a dummy axle by cutting up a used one and fitting some pipe with grub screws in the center, or as a one off, maybe a piece of dowel that is a firm fit into the cv spline, and cut as you go, so to speak. If you need some measurements from a std irs beetle, I have two here, would be no prob.
Hope this helps.
Matt
Car looks great, bet you cant wait to be driving that thing, looks beaudifull.
With your axle length, its difficult to recommend a length as on any custom setup, axle length is usually the last thing as it all goes together, and usually you would determine length at the shortest point where cv's are level with each other, a dummy adjustable axle is used so there is still play side to side of the axle, then at max length, full suspension droop or bump which ever is the greatest, also have axle play. This will proove that the cv inner races are not binding at any point of suspension travel. You can make a dummy axle by cutting up a used one and fitting some pipe with grub screws in the center, or as a one off, maybe a piece of dowel that is a firm fit into the cv spline, and cut as you go, so to speak. If you need some measurements from a std irs beetle, I have two here, would be no prob.
Hope this helps.
Matt
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
awesome, thanks mat
i will be ordering the custom length axles when the engine and gearbox mounts are fabbed up and cvs installed for measurement, just like you said.
i couldnt figure out any other way.
as for the brakes, the search continues.
i will be ordering the custom length axles when the engine and gearbox mounts are fabbed up and cvs installed for measurement, just like you said.
i couldnt figure out any other way.
as for the brakes, the search continues.
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
galley plugs - with the numbers as noted from Jakes article marked with dots
[IMG]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh107/Golde60/IMAGE_144.jpg
[IMG]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh107/Golde60/IMAGE_144.jpg
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
and here are pictures of the progress, crank assembly in and still spinning nice and freely:
and then cover it all up to stop any dust getting in and ready for more work next weekend:
and then cover it all up to stop any dust getting in and ready for more work next weekend:
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XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
pete wood wrote:^ why not try a 4cyl 911 engine. There's a guy in the US who does them for the outlaw 356 crowd. Still aircooled and 4cyl but a much much better motor. Couldn't cost too much more either.
http://emorymotorsports.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=108
Looks downright horn to me! 😏
Alternatively you could put some Subaru twin cam heads on it so it's like a 4 cam carrera motor. Talk to Ian Swinkels (aka 2443TT), he's done this. 😉
btw, cop this outlaw...
http://bringatrailer.com/2007/10/29/abarth-inspired-1960-porsche-356b-aussie-special/
Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
i like it
this ones a classic
this ones a classic
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
hey guys. been a while between pics.
had some difficulty getting the rings on, especially the oil rings, with the 80mm stroker, I ended up putting them on once I had the wrist pins in place.
had some difficulty getting the rings on, especially the oil rings, with the 80mm stroker, I ended up putting them on once I had the wrist pins in place.
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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen
858 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
longblock is now done
WHOO HOO
WHOO HOO
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