Humpty's finally got off his arse and begun a real drag car project!

humpty · 2008-02-03T04:36:56+00:00

Thought you guys might get a kick out of this..... Some of you guys know I have been wanting to do this for years and I've been collecting bits for the 'BIG-ONE' for years.... But to give myself some turbo dub experience I allowed myself to be talked into doing this to the POS60..... [img]https://www.postimage.org/aV2e_co0.jpg[/img] This project had been inspired by the TAT and others.... If you want to see the build up to date, check it out on the Melburg... http://melburgluft.com/viewtopic.php?t=56&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=105 Later...

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 14 Feb 2013, 6:09 pm

#943692

Well done Simon!

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Feb 2013, 10:19 pm

#943732

Was great to be down dude!

Shame you jinxed yourself with the gearbox.

I'll put the vids up on YouTube on the weekend.

Reub

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Feb 2013, 10:55 pm

#943741

reub wrote:Shame you jinxed yourself with the gearbox.

Your prolly right.... But I know my car too.... I had a feeling things were not right there.... It's been the way of things with this car.... I'm finding the weak links in the car.

All good.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Feb 2013, 11:16 pm

#943748

Unlucky with the axle mate..... But what was your times ?

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Feb 2013, 12:05 am

#943752

Easy launch at 4k with a .026 reaction, 1.8 60 foot, 8.5 on the 1/8th with a 13.2 @ 105.01mph.... Quick shift to second after start, redline in third and strong boost in third and fourth.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 15 Feb 2013, 9:09 am

#943768

Good one Simon....get some traction and you'll be in the 12's

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Feb 2013, 9:27 am

#943772

That's more like it !

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Feb 2013, 11:20 am

#943780

My transaxle has arrived!.... Gotta pay the customs fees and go get it... Hopefully grab it tonight if they are open after three.... Don't fancy my chances.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Feb 2013, 11:47 pm

#943876

😀

This arrived today.....

The best timing slip of Wednesday evenings efforts.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Feb 2013, 5:43 pm

#943986

13.2 run (was too funny when the theme song started just as he rolled out...)

13.8 run

14.08 run

Reub

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Feb 2013, 7:43 pm

#944004

Looking great Simon

Thanks for getting the vids up Reubs

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Feb 2013, 11:01 am

#944068

Nice - and a win to boot !!!

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Feb 2013, 5:29 pm

#944122

Cheers guys.... Went into the shed today to take the race rubber off, and found a nice puddle of trans fluid on the floor... Might have shifted something under there when the axle broke!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 17 Feb 2013, 7:48 pm

#944166

Eww...

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Feb 2013, 9:31 pm

#944214

Erk...... Hope it's not too bad !

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 Mar 2013, 11:11 pm

#946699

Got a little time on the torsion lift and narrowing, along with the new 091 mounts.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Mar 2013, 8:04 pm

#947759

So it's looking like I have sold my 82mm CB crank, rods and flywheel..... In the market for a flanged replacement and sundries to make it work.
Anyone out there want to help a Dubber in need? 😍

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 15 Mar 2013, 8:24 pm

#947760

Wish I had of known. Just bought a CB 82mm crank and rods and some funky pistons.

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 15 Mar 2013, 10:01 pm

#947779

humpty wrote:So it's looking like I have sold my 82mm CB crank, rods and flywheel..... In the market for a flanged replacement and sundries to make it work.
Anyone out there want to help a Dubber in need? 😍

Ha ha! couldnt help yourself could you Simon! You better be shipping this car over this side of the country for warwick and sydney when its done!

modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 16 Mar 2013, 11:57 am

#947821

Ha ha! couldnt help yourself could you Simon! You better be shipping this car over this side of the country for warwick and sydney when its done!

I'll tow the thing over there for free if he pays my crew entry and keeps me fed with Vegemite toast for the trip!

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 16 Mar 2013, 12:10 pm

#947824

Sounds like a bloody good deal to me!

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 16 Mar 2013, 12:11 pm

#947825

Not going with adjustable spring plates Simon??

66brm Seriously Crusin Dubber

140 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 16 Mar 2013, 12:59 pm

#947831

Glad to take the 82mm off your hands mate, I figure the daily would prefer the 2110 instead of a 2007, just need to reconsider the cam now, heads will support the extra CC's but cam may now be on the smallish side

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Mar 2013, 2:17 pm

#947837

modnrod wrote:I'll tow the thing over there for free if he pays my crew entry and keeps me fed with Vegemite toast for the trip!

Sounds like a good idea to me!

66brm wrote:Glad to take the 82mm off your hands mate, I figure the daily would prefer the 2110 instead of a 2007, just need to reconsider the cam now, heads will support the extra CC's but cam may now be on the smallish side

I reckon your right Andy.... Glad it's going to a good home!

1916baja wrote:
humpty wrote:So it's looking like I have sold my 82mm CB crank, rods and flywheel..... In the market for a flanged replacement and sundries to make it work.
Anyone out there want to help a Dubber in need? 😍

Ha ha! couldnt help yourself could you Simon! You better be shipping this car over this side of the country for warwick and sydney when its done!

Can't let you have all the fun Mick!... The crank was always a concern for me.... When I bought the crank I was building an NA engine, which would be fine for a crank such as this, but a boosted engine approaching 300hp is the limit of them IMO... Especially after seeing a few boosted engine loose their FW... I'm not looking forward to the cost change over, but the security of knowing I have an engine that will be man enough, is a bonus.

And getting my car to the other coast would be fun, but the freight cost would be a killer.... I need to find me a rich benefactor/sugar-daddy!

My dream of having a solid "eleven-oh" car is getting ever closer.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 16 Mar 2013, 2:57 pm

#947842

modnrod wrote:
Ha ha! couldnt help yourself could you Simon! You better be shipping this car over this side of the country for warwick and sydney when its done!
I'll tow the thing over there for free if he pays my crew entry and keeps me fed with Vegemite toast for the trip!

I'll provide Sydney accom & post you over lots of individual Vegemites for the trip (yes, from maccas) if you do !
Nath

Step up to get out !!!

modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 16 Mar 2013, 4:53 pm

#947849

newghia wrote:I'll provide Sydney accom & post you over lots of individual Vegemites for the trip (yes, from maccas) if you do !
Nath

Cool! A flat bit of dirt for a hootchie sounds OK to me!

Uhmmm, vegemite from Macca's?!?!?!
Jeez, what's the world coming to.......
😂

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 16 Mar 2013, 7:12 pm

#947869

No, an actual bed !

Geez, just trying to help out with the Vegemite !!!! 🙄

Ok, I'll chuck in a tub of peanut butter & some Vita-Wheats as well, if your anaphylactic , uuuum, sorry, don't eat the peanut butter 😂,
I'll get some more Vegemite for the return trip 🤪

Offer is definitely open Humpty & co.......

Nath

Step up to get out !!!

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Mar 2013, 7:31 pm

#947874

Wow.... This offer of all the free vegemite is a pretty dang temping... And peanut butter too!!!???.... Amazing generosity from 'my brother from another mother'!
We are getting way ahead of ourselves.... I still need to get the new pan done, the cage built, a customer car complete, the POS striped and rebuilt, and finally.... Hit the track again!
We shall see.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 16 Mar 2013, 7:46 pm

#947878

Get off the forums & into the shed bruvva !😉

Serious offer on the table, including condiments 👍
Nath

Step up to get out !!!

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Mar 2013, 11:57 pm

#947896

Did some more on the torsion this arvo.... Axles and spring plates go on tomorrow to check the measurements, then ill tear it down and finish weld it all.... Then it's time to get it on the pan and get it rolling....

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/