"Dummkopf"

FROSTY · 2012-10-27T09:36:38+00:00

Hi There, after trying to build a dragster last year (that's another story) I have decided to do a tube car. I have been running a 63 beetle with a quickest of 13.69sec and this is just not enough so the plan is to build a new one using the engine, box and front end with some up grades in the future. Looking round the net there are some really cool budget builds and some of these home built machines are inspiring. Over the last 3 weeks I have got it off the ground and starting to look the part. "Dummkopf" it already has a name

typethreeking Wolfsburg Wizard

621 posts · joined May 2008 · 4 May 2013, 8:59 pm

#954181

It's a quick shade!!

BEING ASPIRATED FEELS GREAT BUT BEING BLOWN TAKES THING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL....

whathaveidone Custom Title Time!

1,559 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 5 May 2013, 8:04 am

#954215

I knew you would like it mick!!!!
Looken good frosty. when will we see the picture on the clip???

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 5 May 2013, 2:40 pm

#954246

I was waiting for you to chime in Ben!

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 5 May 2013, 6:10 pm

#954261

The clips off getting that orange paint covered

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 5 May 2013, 6:13 pm

#954262

Black

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 6 May 2013, 8:02 am

#954375

I think the wheels will be in the air across the finish line with that wing 🤪

Hope you can crunch the last part of this project out Jason!

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 6 May 2013, 11:29 pm

#954511

Good idea getting that wing shortened before you bang your head on it a few times! Those aluminium side plates hurt and I have the scars to prove it!!🤪

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 12 May 2013, 7:24 pm

#955398

ok, rims are done a slicks mounted, wing cut down, doors and rear guards painted, inside doors have alloy panels.

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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 12 May 2013, 7:51 pm

#955406

👍 you sure don't mess around dude! Can't wait to see it out!

Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 12 May 2013, 8:12 pm

#955418

Wow Frosty, what's it got left that needs doing ???

I reckon could be down to the three W's.... Windows, Wiring, then Wun it !!!

😀

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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 12 May 2013, 8:19 pm

#955422

I think it's already wired Dave...

20bkombi Wolfsburg Wizard

597 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 13 May 2013, 12:12 pm

#955477

That's an awesome looking bug Frosty 👍👍

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 May 2013, 1:39 pm

#955487

That's looking so tough Frosty.... Awesome effort.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 13 May 2013, 4:19 pm

#955503

Not much to do... Got some oil leaks (sump and oil cooler block off) some wiring, battery tie down and fuel tank tie down. Order springs, wheel alignment, windows, order seatbelts.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 13 May 2013, 4:51 pm

#955504

What size tyres and rims did you fit under there dude?

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

whathaveidone Custom Title Time!

1,559 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 13 May 2013, 5:13 pm

#955505

Will we see this in sydney then????

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 13 May 2013, 6:25 pm

#955523

Hey Dave, 26/8.0 15 and its a 6.5 rim. Ben I would like to come to Sydney but I will be in WA for a sales conference at my works head office that week. ( bummer WA in winter now that's when the big swells hit the south west)
Oh and I have to redo the forked gear change box , I can't shift first and second....

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 13 May 2013, 7:25 pm

#955536

Credit to you Frosty. Looks neat.

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 13 May 2013, 8:07 pm

#955543

Thanks Stanley, it is a bit rough when you have a good look...nothing that can't be cleaned up later!!

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 24 May 2013, 6:42 pm

#956922

Hi there, I'm looking at getting a in car exhaust gas thingy for tuning, what would be a good option? I have been on the net and have found this one, has anyone used them? http://www.cbperformance.com/v/pdf/PLX%20DM-6.pdf
Thanks
Jason

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 24 May 2013, 6:57 pm

#956924

That looks pretty flash! I was gonna use this one, I believe it's similar to the one humpty uses... He suggested the innovate gear as its good quality and cheap.

Innovate MTX-L - Wideband O2 AFR DIGITAL Air Fuel Gauge Kit 3844 MTXL

http://bit.ly/16IxmZt

55slug Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 25 May 2013, 2:28 pm

#957003

my .02c on af - techedge, they are aussie built to http://wbo2.com/

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 May 2013, 7:03 pm

#957053

Yeah I did look into the Techedge gear.... All very specie and effective, but too much hassle for me.... I didn't need yet another thing to make for my car.... And something with the potential to fail on me... I went with the Innovate DB series gear for my car.... Liked it so much I put one into my Bus too.... Looks like ill be buying another one soon for the T34 next.... Easy to set up, and very stable and accurate.... As a side note... I have heard of some people experiencing failures with the Innovate gear... Upon investigation, I discovered that all the failed installations had the gear mounted the same way.... The reader was mounted in the engine bay and/or on the engine block.... In both of my installs the reader is mounted in the cabin and they are rubber mounted.... No issues for me.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 26 May 2013, 5:05 pm

#957154

Hi Humpty, what version of the DB do you have?

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 26 May 2013, 6:52 pm

#957171

I have a techedge as well. Has been good as a real time read out. Data logging would be good though.

55slug Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 27 May 2013, 6:08 am

#957243

Stanley wrote:I have a techedge as well. Has been good as a real time read out. Data logging would be good though.

I have had mine for 6 years, never had an issue. The huge plus in my book is they are configurable - you can log RPM, TPS, MAP thermocouples (EGT etc), pretty much anything that has a voltage output (gauges etc...) This one has 1 MB of data logging... http://wbo2.com/3a1/default.htm - 600 with the display. Im no tech head, but got it all working sweetly.
Apologies for the off topic.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 27 May 2013, 6:48 am

#957245

55slug wrote:
Stanley wrote:I have a techedge as well. Has been good as a real time read out. Data logging would be good though.
I have had mine for 6 years, never had an issue. The huge plus in my book is they are configurable - you can log RPM, TPS, MAP thermocouples (EGT etc), pretty much anything that has a voltage output (gauges etc...) This one has 1 MB of data logging... http://wbo2.com/3a1/default.htm - 600 with the display. Im no tech head, but got it all working sweetly.
Apologies for the off topic.

Mines an old 2J1

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 27 May 2013, 11:31 pm

#957422

FROSTY wrote:Hi Humpty, what version of the DB do you have?

This one Frosty....

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php

Got my last one out of NZ for $180 landed.

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 28 May 2013, 5:57 am

#957432

Can you see any problem using the one in the link I put up Simon?? It just seems to be the cheaper one at the moment....?

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 28 May 2013, 6:53 am

#957441

Thanks Humpty