Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
good work Steve............now its time to work on the next project !
Steves 1303 buildup, found lots of kilowatts
lou0060 Wolfsburg Wizard
568 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·
great news Steve, well done on a huge effort! There must be a back log of flat batteries and locked keys out there that will now get some service.......
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
👍..........keep the momentum going while it's there Steve.......mines been "ready" for blue slip since August, but still hasn't been done 🙅
fuel system looks good, nice and simple, same pumps as notch which has proven to take plenty of abuse and should prove nice and reliable for you too
fuel system looks good, nice and simple, same pumps as notch which has proven to take plenty of abuse and should prove nice and reliable for you too
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Guys
Thanks for the kind words, still lots to do. I might hold off getting rego for a few weeks, my wife's car rego is due today and I don't want two regos due in the one month.
I decided at the beginning of this build to fit early Golf switch gear and to mimic the wiring layout of the same model Golf with 16 fuses but the blade type.
The ignition switch / wiper & blinker switch housing fitted with a bit of fettling, the wipers feature electric pump activation and variable intermittent wiping and the blinker feature Euro parkers i.e. when you leave the blinker on with the motor off the parkers come on, on that side of the car, not sure if this is a good idea or not.
The Golf switch gear feels much more modern as well. I also kept the old lock barrel and door handles from my old yellow bug when I sold the car as I had just fitted Audi lock mechanism to them, these feature reversible keys, as in you cant put the key in back to front, good when your getting old.
The mudguards I'm using are Aeros, they take 911 headlights, I bought these headlights from Design 911 in the UK when the $ was OK against the pound.
Fuel system is a Carter lift pump with a Injection Perfection surge tank and a 044 main pump, the main pump is controlled by the factory Subaru boost sensitive pump speed controller, this area needs finishing off in the boot.
Thanks for the kind words, still lots to do. I might hold off getting rego for a few weeks, my wife's car rego is due today and I don't want two regos due in the one month.
I decided at the beginning of this build to fit early Golf switch gear and to mimic the wiring layout of the same model Golf with 16 fuses but the blade type.
The ignition switch / wiper & blinker switch housing fitted with a bit of fettling, the wipers feature electric pump activation and variable intermittent wiping and the blinker feature Euro parkers i.e. when you leave the blinker on with the motor off the parkers come on, on that side of the car, not sure if this is a good idea or not.
The Golf switch gear feels much more modern as well. I also kept the old lock barrel and door handles from my old yellow bug when I sold the car as I had just fitted Audi lock mechanism to them, these feature reversible keys, as in you cant put the key in back to front, good when your getting old.
The mudguards I'm using are Aeros, they take 911 headlights, I bought these headlights from Design 911 in the UK when the $ was OK against the pound.
Fuel system is a Carter lift pump with a Injection Perfection surge tank and a 044 main pump, the main pump is controlled by the factory Subaru boost sensitive pump speed controller, this area needs finishing off in the boot.
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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
don't forget although you have to pay 12 months when first registering........you can switch to 6 months in 2012 to shift it away from the other car......then just flip back to 12 months rego again..
one less excuse buddy.......can't wait for more pics!
been nice to watch what is obviously the culmination of years of thoughts and ideas of an experienced builder.
great that its not over the top for a change without the "big $ name overload rubbish", but still clean and no doubt will prove very functional and reliable......it's a credit to you
one less excuse buddy.......can't wait for more pics!
been nice to watch what is obviously the culmination of years of thoughts and ideas of an experienced builder.
great that its not over the top for a change without the "big $ name overload rubbish", but still clean and no doubt will prove very functional and reliable......it's a credit to you
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
I forgot to mention that my "special flange gasket" dropped the from 98 dB to 90.5 dB.
Steve
I forgot to mention that my "special flange gasket" dropped the from 98 dB to 90.5 dB.
Steve
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
😂.......is that the gasket like Ians had for a short period?
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
thats Secret Squirrel stuff😊hellbugged wrote:😂.......is that the gasket like Ians had for a short period?
😂🤪😂🤪😂
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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. 🥲
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
yup worked for my sound test too 😂
Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Its a shame that these special gaskets (wink wink) reduce performance, but that's life (for now) 😂1303Steve wrote:Hi
I forgot to mention that my "special flange gasket" dropped the from 98 dB to 90.5 dB.
Steve
Well done, Kev.
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
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Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard
635 posts · joined May 2008 ·
👍 👍 Congratulations Steve,
Look forward to seeing and hearing the car in action
Look forward to seeing and hearing the car in action
1969 Beetle - June
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita
1974 L Bug - Gwendolyn
2002 Bora V6 4Motion - Anita
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
I removed the dump pipe and exhaust today so that Westie could weld in a O2 bung.
Its a pretty trick bit of work and it only takes about 10 minutes to get off.
Steve
I removed the dump pipe and exhaust today so that Westie could weld in a O2 bung.
Its a pretty trick bit of work and it only takes about 10 minutes to get off.
Steve
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Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Nice work by Brad and is that a little 'Cat' just after the trubo flange?
Kev
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
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Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Kev
That is a cat that you can see.
Steve
That is a cat that you can see.
Steve
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
he does excellent work.
STIDUB Over it.
1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
so no pretty pics on avd yet hmm? ive seen bits of a more complete looking stage elsewhere & want more - id say others want more too 😀
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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
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
The above are personal views, no more, no less
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Hey Steve,
You must be excited...
Just looking at the pics of the exhaust...really neat. When i was doing all the research on porting and headers etc, alot of people removed the heat shield from the crosspipe. The heat shield is actually to keep heat in and give some consistency between the cast headers on either side which are actually good for power. The more retained heat prior to the turbo the better for power. Ceramic coating or wrapping are a good option when the heat shield is removed for more space at the back.
You may have had it covered, just thought i would mention it....lots of little mods all add up to response and power.
Matt
You must be excited...
Just looking at the pics of the exhaust...really neat. When i was doing all the research on porting and headers etc, alot of people removed the heat shield from the crosspipe. The heat shield is actually to keep heat in and give some consistency between the cast headers on either side which are actually good for power. The more retained heat prior to the turbo the better for power. Ceramic coating or wrapping are a good option when the heat shield is removed for more space at the back.
You may have had it covered, just thought i would mention it....lots of little mods all add up to response and power.
Matt
cnfabo Custom Title Time!
1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
congrats steve, the bug look great. i bet u cant wait to go for a spin.....hell i cant wait to c this thing going for a spin 😉
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Thanks for the positive comments, I still have all the heat shielding to put back on, I didnt think it would make that much difference. Is the the heat shielding on the end casting as critical?
I'm doing all the boring bits now, nothing much to take pictures of.
Steve
Thanks for the positive comments, I still have all the heat shielding to put back on, I didnt think it would make that much difference. Is the the heat shielding on the end casting as critical?
I'm doing all the boring bits now, nothing much to take pictures of.
Steve
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Steve,
Not as critical for other heat shields....i put them on as the oil filter side seems quite close to water and oil.
The cross pipe shield also stops it heating up and cooling down too quickly... the odd little jobs are time consuming although sort of fun as the end is so close. EXCITING!
Matt
Not as critical for other heat shields....i put them on as the oil filter side seems quite close to water and oil.
The cross pipe shield also stops it heating up and cooling down too quickly... the odd little jobs are time consuming although sort of fun as the end is so close. EXCITING!
Matt
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
Here is a pic of some not so boring bits on a orange bug, Just to keep you interested in the thread 😂😂STIDUB wrote:so no pretty pics on avd yet hmm? ive seen bits of a more complete looking stage elsewhere & want more - id say others want more too 😀
😂🤪😂🤪😂
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. 🥲
waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on
1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nice bumpers! LOL M
23 windows ...8 too many!
Camo Custom Title Time!
1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·
Ian,
Oh My God (said very slowly) her body is fantastic and if she is at Steve's I am there to help him work on it (the car I mean).
(slap, slap to face) wake up you idiot and remember you are nearly mid 40's 😢
Kevy
Oh My God (said very slowly) her body is fantastic and if she is at Steve's I am there to help him work on it (the car I mean).
(slap, slap to face) wake up you idiot and remember you are nearly mid 40's 😢
Kevy
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
That's one tough girl using pliers instead of wax.
I've moved my fuse box into the boot area behind the glove box. I'm tied of kicking the fuses with my foot in David's bug and I despise the ceramic fuses that VW used. I bought these fuse boxes with 8 fuses each.
Still a few more wires to go.
Steve
That's one tough girl using pliers instead of wax.
I've moved my fuse box into the boot area behind the glove box. I'm tied of kicking the fuses with my foot in David's bug and I despise the ceramic fuses that VW used. I bought these fuse boxes with 8 fuses each.
Still a few more wires to go.
Steve
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lou0060 Wolfsburg Wizard
568 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·
very nice Steve, I am using the same fuse boxes on mine.
where are you mounting the relays and flasher can??
where are you mounting the relays and flasher can??
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Lou
I'm mounting the relays next to the steering column on the drivers side, when the dash is in place the relays will just poke out the bottom. I cut the fuse area of the stock fuse box just leaving the relay section.
Time to fess up, I made major blunder with the relay plate, I put some captive nuts in the body to hold it, when drilling the hole for the captive nuts I drilled into the fuel tank, bugger poo bum wee hole.
Steve
I'm mounting the relays next to the steering column on the drivers side, when the dash is in place the relays will just poke out the bottom. I cut the fuse area of the stock fuse box just leaving the relay section.
Time to fess up, I made major blunder with the relay plate, I put some captive nuts in the body to hold it, when drilling the hole for the captive nuts I drilled into the fuel tank, bugger poo bum wee hole.
Steve
lou0060 Wolfsburg Wizard
568 posts · joined Dec 2010 ·
hahahahahahahahahaha sorry mate couldn't help laughing... I won't mention all mine but we've all done it
1971 karmann ghia Cabrio - Cruising 👍
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
1963 beetle Sunroof - gathering dust 🥲
1968 race beetle - twin turbo Subaru - stress relief 😁
1960 beetle - old school low & slow 😏
HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Pity about the tank, but if you don't tell anyone, I won't. Must be getting exciting now - so close.👍
Oh, and it's good to see 'boot' and not 'trunk' used, we need more 'Aussie' speak.🙄
Oh, and it's good to see 'boot' and not 'trunk' used, we need more 'Aussie' speak.🙄
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
when drilling the hole for the captive nuts I drilled into the fuel tank, bugger poo bum wee hole.
hehhe u were looking at that pic of the girl above while drilling
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
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