nedsta Slammed & Awesome Dubber
96 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·
fising rust rust and more rust
🥷....THE BOG BUG LIVES.....🥷
What did you do on your VW today ???
rose doin it for d girls
2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
took him for his first drag race in Oz.
I finally took the 52 bug to the track, well air strip for our first race in it. We turned the boost down to 12ish, didn't change any tuning. Added some race fuel & raced old school, didn't use stage brake etc. No burn out. Funny American car with the stick shift on the wrong side 🙂 ran a 8.825sec, 1.745 60FT, reaction .387.
the VW drove very good, I only hit the 6300rpm shift light in first , didn't notice until we watch the video. 😂 felt heaps good.
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I finally took the 52 bug to the track, well air strip for our first race in it. We turned the boost down to 12ish, didn't change any tuning. Added some race fuel & raced old school, didn't use stage brake etc. No burn out. Funny American car with the stick shift on the wrong side 🙂 ran a 8.825sec, 1.745 60FT, reaction .387.
the VW drove very good, I only hit the 6300rpm shift light in first , didn't notice until we watch the video. 😂 felt heaps good.
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nedsta Slammed & Awesome Dubber
96 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·
That's cool where was that?
🥷....THE BOG BUG LIVES.....🥷
nils Fahrvergnugen
971 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
^^^^
NICE!!
Almost finished the new fuel tank and added a new sticker courtesy of Bob Mowbray, I'm running out of bug here!
NICE!!
Almost finished the new fuel tank and added a new sticker courtesy of Bob Mowbray, I'm running out of bug here!
Quit calling rust patina
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Tightened up and greased the front end and rear axle seal....... Going racing at Goulburn this week 😵💫
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Rose was racing at Gunnedah.nedsta wrote:That's cool where was that?
From your ole' mate Jeff
DubbyDo Officially Full-On Dubber
276 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Is that your Bug on YouTube with the Berg 5 Speed? Watched it a few times and cringe every time the wood bridge comes up, they can be savagehellbugged wrote:Tightened up and greased the front end and rear axle seal....... Going racing at Goulburn this week 😵💫
DubbyDo Officially Full-On Dubber
276 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Had step machined out of 1 head and the other head cut to make them even. Waiting on new exhaust valves to turn up so it can all go back together
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Yeah that's me
Wheel alignment done today.
Wheel alignment done today.
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
2,151 posts · joined May 2004 ·
cleaning up the undercarriage of 'MANGO DREAM' for the car show and done a wheel alignment on the new car . Sticker man is finishing off the graphics now .... see you all on saturday at the track and sunday at the show .
Team
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
Stripped, sanded and then primed the tail light housings
Hoping to have her all the one colour again soon...well maybe slightly different shades still... but at least all Dark Blue rather than some parts in primer or something else completely wrong !!!
😀
Hoping to have her all the one colour again soon...well maybe slightly different shades still... but at least all Dark Blue rather than some parts in primer or something else completely wrong !!!
😀
VWDCQ vice pres & web dude - vwdcqinc.org.au
Join a car club - get car peeps
My toys
'70 Hillclimb Bug 'Jezebel' w/- Haltech EFI - http://bit.ly/VwTNtQ
'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners
Join a car club - get car peeps
My toys
'70 Hillclimb Bug 'Jezebel' w/- Haltech EFI - http://bit.ly/VwTNtQ
'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners
hellbugged 48's and straight cuts
5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Originally posted by hypo-vw[/ done a wheel alignment on the new car . Sticker man is finishing off the graphics now .... see you all on Saturday .
Hmmmm
HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Polished it........🙅 Just kidding😀
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
hrastovica Officially Full-On Dubber
361 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
Installing disc brakes, 5 spokes finally going on today, Ross will be shortening tierods today, hopefully i'll be ready to roll this weekend! Will post a pic when we're done 🙂 Next cab off the rank will be restoring the lovely Porsche 356 seats i picked up yesterday. Slowly slowly its coming together 🙂
Update: At least its on the ground now! 🙂 I think its got some potential!
Have to mention Ross @ Skinned Knuckles for doing an awesome job narrowing the beam 4.5" while still keeping shock towers, micartas and needle roller bearings. This dude is seriously good!
http://skinnedknuckles.com.au/
Update: At least its on the ground now! 🙂 I think its got some potential!
Have to mention Ross @ Skinned Knuckles for doing an awesome job narrowing the beam 4.5" while still keeping shock towers, micartas and needle roller bearings. This dude is seriously good!
http://skinnedknuckles.com.au/
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
2,151 posts · joined May 2004 ·
I wont make it to the Nationals supersprint this year as I have had way too much on my plate recently . I spent the past 3 weeks (night & day) preparing Craigs formula vee with new engine for the racing .
My new car is finished and ready to go in the trailer for the show tomorrow , and I am still detailing 'Mango Dream' this morning . I have all of the brakes off , wheel bearings out , front swaybar & suspension arms out , still need to polish the paint , detail the interior . 🤪🤪
My new car is finished and ready to go in the trailer for the show tomorrow , and I am still detailing 'Mango Dream' this morning . I have all of the brakes off , wheel bearings out , front swaybar & suspension arms out , still need to polish the paint , detail the interior . 🤪🤪
Team
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
aushardkore Casual Dubber
44 posts · joined May 2013 ·
Made my own 8-ball shifter after flogging it from the pub on a night out years ago... Winning 😂
DubbyDo Officially Full-On Dubber
276 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
engine down to nothing, originally gonna be only top end done but accidentally damaged 😉oil pump tryin to remove it so missus was informed case had to be splt to remove it. New cam anyone?
ancientbugger Custom Title Time!
1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·
Fitted a replacement carb linkage (many thanks to Barls) to the buggy and went for a little jaunt around Tinbeerwah 🙂 Might wash the cab tomorrow as it gets a bit dirty sitting in the garage🙄
hrastovica Officially Full-On Dubber
361 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
Took my baby out for it first drive in almost 12 weeks. What can i say... I'm ECSTATIC with the work that's been done on the car and it was definitely worth the wait. The car handles beautifully, 1,000x better than when i first bought it. The steering is dead centre and doesnt drift in any direction, zero play on the steering. New disc brakes are an absolute GEM and i tried braking with no hands... just comes to a very confident stop in a straight line. Couldnt be happier.
I think i might have a few things to say on an old topic about narrowed beams (the beam is narrowed 4.5"). To be perfectly honest, the thread put the fear of God in me about narrowing the beam, and i was expecting bump steer on every pebble, instability on every corner and chaos on every bump in the road. After trying it for the first time today, this thing literally stuck to the road like sh* to a blanket. I dont see any problem with the turning circle as i was easily able to do a u turn on an intersection (full lock and no rubbing at all) and with the lower stiffer stance I definitely feel a lot more certain it will go where i point it.
Lovin it! Now its time to cruise 🙂 🙂 🙂
Updated with recent pic from todays cruise to Volks Home in Thomo for some bits n pieces. Cant blv how much attention this thing gets on the road!!! Very unsual feeling having every car that comes past checking out your ride... its been too long hehe
I think i might have a few things to say on an old topic about narrowed beams (the beam is narrowed 4.5"). To be perfectly honest, the thread put the fear of God in me about narrowing the beam, and i was expecting bump steer on every pebble, instability on every corner and chaos on every bump in the road. After trying it for the first time today, this thing literally stuck to the road like sh* to a blanket. I dont see any problem with the turning circle as i was easily able to do a u turn on an intersection (full lock and no rubbing at all) and with the lower stiffer stance I definitely feel a lot more certain it will go where i point it.
Lovin it! Now its time to cruise 🙂 🙂 🙂
Updated with recent pic from todays cruise to Volks Home in Thomo for some bits n pieces. Cant blv how much attention this thing gets on the road!!! Very unsual feeling having every car that comes past checking out your ride... its been too long hehe
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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Did my 640,000 km service, and cleaned it up a bit for the show & shine at the swap meet tomorrow.
From your ole' mate Jeff
L7back Slammed & Awesome Dubber
89 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·
New TMI door cards, new Cip window cranks & door levers.
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72 Bay Microbus, 67 Squareback, 59 Deluxe Bug👍:
patbot Casual Dubber
45 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·
Oil change and generator/fan belt readjustment.
1961 L380 Turquoise Beetle
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
😂😂...yep, perfect time to drop in a mild cam.DubbyDo wrote:engine down to nothing, originally gonna be only top end done but accidentally damaged 😉oil pump tryin to remove it so missus was informed case had to be splt to remove it. New cam anyone?
LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk
2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
Hey L7back your grab handle is upside down. Handle should cover screws when fitted. Otherwise looking good. Cheers
Customer service is not dead in Australia.
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
hrastovica Officially Full-On Dubber
361 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
A stack of crunching sounds from the rear left axle, playing roadside mechanics, crawled it home.
L7back Slammed & Awesome Dubber
89 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·
Thanks LUFTMEISTER
That's how they were when I got her. I'll change them around asap.👍 As the missus keeps saying, it's the little things that count.😎
That's how they were when I got her. I'll change them around asap.👍 As the missus keeps saying, it's the little things that count.😎
72 Bay Microbus, 67 Squareback, 59 Deluxe Bug👍:
DubbyDo Officially Full-On Dubber
276 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·
Got bored put new cam sticker on new fan shroud, busy day!!!
h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle
7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·
loaded one of em on the trailer to head south tomoro for some lovin care
fractal geometry; the inner most limits of mind altering abuse
Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com
Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity
Barrels www.barrelman.com.au
VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au
Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com
Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity
Barrels www.barrelman.com.au
VW Workshop - aircooledgarage.com.au
allcooled.com.au
bitemeoz Officially Full-On Dubber
355 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
Finally put some lap belts in the back of the beetle. Wife now reasonably happy, kids not happy.
hrastovica Officially Full-On Dubber
361 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·
Fixed the crunching sound from the rear drum. A retaining pin for rear shoes fell out, some pretty mangled springs inside the drum brake housing. New shocks go in tomorrow.