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essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#938413
The tnt came at a cost.
Ben found this video from the 16th Dec. at Heathcote

Check out 1.25 & 3.10
These are the first & second runs.
3rd run was 102mph but had problems.

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#938418
Just waiting on parts atm.

20bkombi Wolfsburg Wizard

597 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#938485
Bummer man!!

So is it new valves and seats, or pistons as well??
AARON'S SPEED SHIFT AUTOS
Specialising in Vw automatic transmissions, differentials and torque converters
Stock or modified to suit your application (street, drag, off road)
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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#938508
You gotta get those back wheels straighter Barry.... You have the same problem as I.... Too much rear camber.... Your car is a swinger right?.... The axles dont like it and your contact patch is not at optimum.... But appart from that minor detail, the car 'looks the dogs' and has a lovely note.... When you get a handle on that tune, it's really gonna sing!
FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#938528
Already put that right Simon while I have been waiting. Virtually square now.
Aaron, piston & a barrell also.
Got new ones coming.
And I havent even budgeted for the LM2 yet....

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#938558
Good to hear.... LM2 is bigtime gear.... The DB series stuff is more than man enough IMO.... But the built in datalogging feature is an attractive one.
FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

mike64 Officially Full-On Dubber

395 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#939472
Hi Barry, just spotted your Heathcote footage, man dose that track bring back some memorys some good n one bad.

Your car looks good, you'll get there it takes time, tune, gearbox, suspention n you everything has to work together.

You should get your Big End bearings today.
Now... what was I doing again 🤪 🤪

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#939513
Cheers Mike,

Brgs arrived today,

cheers
Barry

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#942156
Timeslip from Heathcote back in December,
101.97mph,
100mph club, I'm in, yeah?

mike64 Officially Full-On Dubber

395 posts · joined Nov 2006 ·

#942261
Hey Barry you going to make it up to Sydney in Feb? How's the motor going?
Now... what was I doing again 🤪 🤪

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#942361
Mike,
yep I'm gonna try & make Sydney.
I'm planning on bringing the car regardless, if its not ready for a run, then I will not run it,
All my motor parts are here now, going to assemble this week, all measured up,
cheers

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#942431
Like I suggested Barry if it's running would be a good oportunity to TnT. I'm sure there is a wealth of knowledge that can help out.
Plus plenty of people who'd like to see and hear it.
Got that O2 sensor yet?

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#942458
Well done Barry,

OL 😎
SORRY BOUT THAT!

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#942535
Yeah I'm looking forward to taking it too Simon.
Thanks for the advice Stanley, havent a O2 sensor yet, however ive had a generous offer if I dont have one in time.
Thanks Ol, its been a bumpy road so far,

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#965304
Time for an update Barry!
126.8mph was it?!
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#965362
Daves prompted me to write a quick update following yesterdays runs at Marsh Rodders Drag Day.
I was the sole vw there on the day,

Run 1. missed second gear & tried to hit reverse, selected 4th before I found second, I then nailed it, chasing down a tri chevy, couldn't quite catch him.
1.7 60foot, 15.3sec @ 117.68mph

Run 2. again another missed gear, just once this time, up against a street rod, he didn't beat me,
1.7 60foot, 13.68 @ 121.82mph

Run 3. No missed gears this time, up against another 12 second rod, he only saw the back of my car,
1.58 60foot, 11.84 @ 126.80mph.

This is the first time its come together, was a great day, just the 3 runs.

Big thanks to Mr. David Butler on this & also to Ron Lummus who's been keeping half an eye on things also.
May come up to Warwick after all!

Cheers

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#965363
By the way, cars still running, can't beat that!

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#965370
Happy days!! Well done.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#965380
Fantastic result. well done. Yes, you must come to Warwick.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#965399
double thumbs up Barry...👍👍

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#965402
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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#965404
That's a great result Barry.... Well done mate.
FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#965464
Well done Barry.

OL
SORRY BOUT THAT!

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#965638
thanks everyone, feel Ive made huge steps here, thanks again DB

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#973817
Brittney took some great photos at Warwick.

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FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 ·

#973966
Epic photo Barry, I got the Warwick DVD in the mail today and I have to say you run against Ben R (on Sunday) has to be the best match up of the weekend. both you guys with your wheels up is unreal...!

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#974007
Cheers Frosty, must have missed something re; ordering a DVD, where do you get copies from?

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#974009
essex wrote:Cheers Frosty, must have missed something re; ordering a DVD, where do you get copies from?
Shane Sollitt and his crew from HyPerformance Videos

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=103777
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