Speaking of hektic drift rims....
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
STIDUB - the neverending saga - shifter & rod mod/install!!!!
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
David has the same wheels on his Skyline. 17x8 s all round, they look great on your car, we bought David's wheels from F1 wheels in QLD.
Steve
David has the same wheels on his Skyline. 17x8 s all round, they look great on your car, we bought David's wheels from F1 wheels in QLD.
Steve
71-BEETLE-SEDAN AKA Josh
1,058 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
Thay are the sort of rims im trying to get on my bug, They look good in that bronze colour
Birdman Wolfsburg Wizard
428 posts · joined May 2010 ·
Did i read that right? 9.5 inch wheels on a beetle?
Is that legal?
Anyhoo, i saw you asking about boofs taillights. They come this place in Brazil. http://www.brazilshopping.com/store/buglighting.html
If the Minister For War and Finance doesn't get me some for my birthday (have dropped plenty of hints) I will be ordering a few sets and am happy to grab you some while im at it because the bastards charge something like $45 to ship 1 set.
Is that legal?
Anyhoo, i saw you asking about boofs taillights. They come this place in Brazil. http://www.brazilshopping.com/store/buglighting.html
If the Minister For War and Finance doesn't get me some for my birthday (have dropped plenty of hints) I will be ordering a few sets and am happy to grab you some while im at it because the bastards charge something like $45 to ship 1 set.
STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
legal? hell no! but why not bolt it on as a just to see if it fits for shits & giggles?
and yes, definately 9.5" wide, rears could theoretically fit an 11" but that wouldnt allow for sidewall flex if they were 11" wide tyres too, i think ill stick with my 7s or 8s when its driving, im sure the friends 180sx will be missing this wheel soon enough
and yes, definately 9.5" wide, rears could theoretically fit an 11" but that wouldnt allow for sidewall flex if they were 11" wide tyres too, i think ill stick with my 7s or 8s when its driving, im sure the friends 180sx will be missing this wheel soon enough
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ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
iTs GOING TO BE good to see your car on the road one day moving FORWARD 😂🤪😂
😂🤪😂🤪😂
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲
STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
yup, or parked somewhere 😂 those wheels arent staying on it dont you worry
just another for shits & giggles
just another for shits & giggles
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
hmm, seems commodores are useful for something, like removing fingers, but other than that... this...
and now...
shame im working in the morn 🙁
and now...
shame im working in the morn 🙁
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Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
hey reub, nice wheels - i hope they are legit work xt7's?
id actually love some vs-kf's for myself 😍
any 3peice dishy wheel or concave spoke works nicely if someone wants to donate some 🙂
i hope u get pics of them on soon 👍
id actually love some vs-kf's for myself 😍
any 3peice dishy wheel or concave spoke works nicely if someone wants to donate some 🙂
i hope u get pics of them on soon 👍
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Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
...so whats the hold up?? nothing changed on the vwrx lately has there??
i know what you mean about the $$$ tho, well yen anyway 👍
i know what you mean about the $$$ tho, well yen anyway 👍
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Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Well Reub... Not everyone is watching this thread... 😀
STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
got the brass insert/bushing in the idler arm done today - thankyou very much topline 👍 that makes my front end 100% rebuilt/modified to suit, well other than paint on some bits & peices but thats weight saving right? 😂 pics later, its not that exciting anyway.
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
wireless internet + couch in the garage, best invention ever, just needs the bar fridge in the corner next to it...
in other news, my axles fit, shich means my engine is in, kinda, its been a fun day of lifting, nudging, measuring, lowering, measuring, tilting, measuring, lifting, measuring, fingers crossed some welding happens before i fall asleep later, visitors for dinner wouldnt mind if i didnt come out of my cave right?
and for the record this is a drinks break not just slacking off 😂
(mustard! where are you!!!! boss lady lacks the enthusiasm/interest in this stuff i need!)
in other news, my axles fit, shich means my engine is in, kinda, its been a fun day of lifting, nudging, measuring, lowering, measuring, tilting, measuring, lifting, measuring, fingers crossed some welding happens before i fall asleep later, visitors for dinner wouldnt mind if i didnt come out of my cave right?
and for the record this is a drinks break not just slacking off 😂
(mustard! where are you!!!! boss lady lacks the enthusiasm/interest in this stuff i need!)
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Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
I'm right here.... at home.
wireless is a super great invention!
Can't wait to see it 🙂
wireless is a super great invention!
Can't wait to see it 🙂
STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
saturday, be here 👍 though im on night shift again so probably in the arvo so im actually awake😂
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
totally not driving home at 1 on sunday morning again...
I has some idea's too... 🙂
I has some idea's too... 🙂
STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
hmm, i may of spoken too soon, seems my sister has requested the services of the garage, myself & the tools to service her car, sibling obligation i guess, though im trying to sway her to sell it & get a mk4 r32 since shes finished uni & has a real job now 😂
will keep you posted, anyway pics of the completed idler arm...
bonus pedals/master cyl pics
ran out of puff after stopping to chat after dinner so engine not quite done yet, but dont worry its coming its coming 😁
will keep you posted, anyway pics of the completed idler arm...
bonus pedals/master cyl pics
ran out of puff after stopping to chat after dinner so engine not quite done yet, but dont worry its coming its coming 😁
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
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Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
Bloody big moon boot sitting on that throttle pedal... do you get brake and clutch both at the same time ???
😂
Just keep chippin away at it dude... oh, and sling me the keys to the MkIV when you have it...
😉
😂
Just keep chippin away at it dude... oh, and sling me the keys to the MkIV when you have it...
😉
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Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
Oh just checkin - from the pic looks like you might not have put the insert sleeves into the firewall for the m/c bolts... a loose m/c wouldn't be much fun...
🙅
🙅
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
negative, no sleeves on the bolts just yet, just test fitting, if you look super close the clutch pedal isnt actually welded on, its just slipped onto the tube, the pivot/bracket next to it has to say bye bye & it replaces it, possibly with a tapped hole so i can skip the nut on that one, they seem to work nicely with hand pressure/ no jerkyness no grinding/sticking so all seems ok, its on the high priority list of jobs to finish dont you worry.
nup dont hit the pedals at the same time, the pedal pad for the clutch will be moved left almost in a straight line to the bottom of the tunnel/pan join, brake slightly over so its more centered in the dent and the accel slightly right, just enough to be comfortable but not too much to ruin heel/toe action if i ever get to practise it, ive used pedal spacings from wilwood/tilton etc as a guide & my feet on a board with measurements to make sure they will work nicely with my flippers
oh, the original brake pivot can can be trimmed down now, no longer need it for referance, and... im stumped as to what goes where the 2 tapped holes are infront of my new brake pivot, any ideas?? ive looked at other peoples pedals but nobody seems to have anything there....
sides -hope the convo 2mins after i woke up was in english or close enough to it, lucky i was intending on being up about then anyway 😂
nup dont hit the pedals at the same time, the pedal pad for the clutch will be moved left almost in a straight line to the bottom of the tunnel/pan join, brake slightly over so its more centered in the dent and the accel slightly right, just enough to be comfortable but not too much to ruin heel/toe action if i ever get to practise it, ive used pedal spacings from wilwood/tilton etc as a guide & my feet on a board with measurements to make sure they will work nicely with my flippers
oh, the original brake pivot can can be trimmed down now, no longer need it for referance, and... im stumped as to what goes where the 2 tapped holes are infront of my new brake pivot, any ideas?? ive looked at other peoples pedals but nobody seems to have anything there....
sides -hope the convo 2mins after i woke up was in english or close enough to it, lucky i was intending on being up about then anyway 😂
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
I think the two holes of which you speak are for the adjustable pedal stops that limit the pedal travel towards the driver.
Keep up the good work 🙂.
Keep up the good work 🙂.
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
negative, the pedal stopper is behind the pedals, original pivot has a little lip on the bottom that sits up against it, suprising how much difference it makes.
my thinking is perhaps
my thinking is perhaps
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
newsflash, the rears fit the same/similar with the real guards on, keep in mind theres no beading, this is with the new stock size bump stop mildly squeezed, just before the jack lifts the car, not a bad fit hey? has about 1-2inches on the inside, SLIGHTLY lower offset required i think, +10 all round should be the go as far as looks/driveability are concerned, shame its LOTS wider than 25mm biggger than stock allowed 😢
i think you guys are right though, reub/steve they do suit, strange since i didnt think much of the style whenever ive seen them before, this might sway me haha
also, my guard intake pipe is progressing... still has clearance with bumpstop compressed 😀
not much though! sardine tin theme continues 😂
silicone hoses may be consumables, or ill just use 1-2straight sections & have the corner in ally or something, that said if it runs at legal height, they shouldnt be a problem 😁
i think you guys are right though, reub/steve they do suit, strange since i didnt think much of the style whenever ive seen them before, this might sway me haha
also, my guard intake pipe is progressing... still has clearance with bumpstop compressed 😀
not much though! sardine tin theme continues 😂
silicone hoses may be consumables, or ill just use 1-2straight sections & have the corner in ally or something, that said if it runs at legal height, they shouldnt be a problem 😁
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Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
Which two holes are you speaking of then???
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
We bought the same wheels for David's Skyline 17x8 34ET, I love the look of them, they were $1080 delivered to our door from F1 wheels.
They have some VW friendly sizes if your running bigger guards.
I just dropped my Simmons in to be refurbished and altered for size.
Steve
We bought the same wheels for David's Skyline 17x8 34ET, I love the look of them, they were $1080 delivered to our door from F1 wheels.
They have some VW friendly sizes if your running bigger guards.
I just dropped my Simmons in to be refurbished and altered for size.
Steve
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
matt, the 2 holes on the diagonal brace welded onto the floorpan, bottom 2 holes in that last pic - below the rusted plate
ps, sides this welder is awesome, at least cranked all the way up 👍 just a shame i have to be at work in.... an hour, crappp!!!!!!
ps, sides this welder is awesome, at least cranked all the way up 👍 just a shame i have to be at work in.... an hour, crappp!!!!!!
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STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
pedals tacked again, more cleaning up, love taps, welding required, pretty confident these should be sweet now, oh, does anyone have a NEW RHD pedal cluster return spring? got 2x LHD ones yesterday but dont think theres enough room for one of them, happily swap 😀
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
I've been working on my bug today, not the wall, not the Skyline and not David's bug, my bug.
All the pedals are out of my car now, there is 3 groups of holes, 1 for the pedal stop, 1 is an end support for the cluster, the other 2 which are closer to the rear of car but have never been used on my car, they were full of feropro. Must have been a bubo by VW.
You can just see the dimple for one of the unused holes in the attached photo.
I've ditched the CNC pedal idea but I will still use the CNC accelerator pedal and hook a morse cable up to it and run it down the heater channel.
Steve
I've been working on my bug today, not the wall, not the Skyline and not David's bug, my bug.
All the pedals are out of my car now, there is 3 groups of holes, 1 for the pedal stop, 1 is an end support for the cluster, the other 2 which are closer to the rear of car but have never been used on my car, they were full of feropro. Must have been a bubo by VW.
You can just see the dimple for one of the unused holes in the attached photo.
I've ditched the CNC pedal idea but I will still use the CNC accelerator pedal and hook a morse cable up to it and run it down the heater channel.
Steve
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Boss Lady Learner Dubber
19 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
I was wondering why the bloody house selt funny when I got home! Please don't blow anything up. Having all the lights flicker is bad enough!STIDUB wrote:matt, the 2 holes on the diagonal brace welded onto the floorpan, bottom 2 holes in that last pic - below the rusted plate
ps, sides this welder is awesome, at least cranked all the way up 👍 just a shame i have to be at work in.... an hour, crappp!!!!!!
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Need me to bring a spirit level on saturday Dave?? I will go digging in the shed for one....
So, are you gonna get the rest of those wheels to roll on for the trailer outing? or are we going to be making a trip to your mums for the wraped wheels? need to get the glass (and other goodies in the no dog corner...) from there anyway....
Steve, I want your pedals. alot.
So, are you gonna get the rest of those wheels to roll on for the trailer outing? or are we going to be making a trip to your mums for the wraped wheels? need to get the glass (and other goodies in the no dog corner...) from there anyway....
Steve, I want your pedals. alot.