Time to step up

andrewmurphy · 2013-06-20T07:00:54+00:00

As the word is now out I had better tell everyone what the go is. Last year at Warwick I ran the red bug and had a blast. It ran a 7.9@85mph. It was on 9 pound boost. Any more and the clutch let loose at 5000 in 2nd gear. Since then we have fixed the clutch issue (KEP2 needed shimming to get the fingers level) and now it hooks up really well. We added the CB magnaspark efi kit and started to wind up the boost to 14 pound. I put it on the dyno a few weeks ago and the first run was getting 14 pound at 5k and 240hp at the wheels and still climbing so we backed it off. 2nd run and we wound down the boost and it made 240@7000. Big smiles..... We then decided to make some changes to the motor to make it more turbo friendly. The original build was not down with a turbo in mind but still we said what the hey lets put one on.... So we are shimming to take the compression from high 8's to low 8's as well as putting on a methanol/water injection kit. All the while I am thinking to myself that this car is getting really fast for a full street car that gets driven daily. (Mark drives it to and from work) there is no cage or harnesses. So I had a choice to make. Either take my street car to the next level or buy a pre-done race car. I started looking here in aus but not much for sale but there were a few in the US. My first line of thinking was to get a rail but the logistics were getting too difficult with where we live so I decided that a sedan was for me. That is when I found Doug's aka dougzilla's car. It was an opportunity to get into a proven car so I took it. After a bunch of phone calls and emails it was decided and off we go..... It will take me a while to get the most out of the car. It is a pretty big step up for me so I will be working my way up to the full potential.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 13 Sep 2013, 12:32 pm

#969781

Soooo, it's the thirteenth......where is it???????????

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andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 13 Sep 2013, 12:44 pm

#969784

It is in a container sitting on the dock........
The importer has 3 containers and depending on the order of being opened i will pick it up sometime between Monday and Wednesday!

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 13 Sep 2013, 12:45 pm

#969785

Nice car..... I wish I owned it......😂

turboboy wrote:Do you recognize the car.
Bugarama this time last year

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 15 Sep 2013, 8:30 am

#969965

You having trouble sleeping Andrew?? I sure know I would be!! So close!!!!

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 15 Sep 2013, 12:07 pm

#969987

Sleep? What's that?🤪

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Sep 2013, 1:54 pm

#970153

Where is it already Andrew?... What are you doing now Doug?

FUCH your early!

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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 17 Sep 2013, 5:46 pm

#970165

Are we there yet?

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 17 Sep 2013, 7:43 pm

#970176

guess what I just picked up.......

car looks fantastic!!!!!!
dropped by the inspector and only have a couple items to do to get certified. here's hoping I can get it done for Warwick.......

my son decided the car was for him too.

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1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 17 Sep 2013, 8:00 pm

#970180

Oh man! Congrats! You're so lucky!

FROSTY Insano Dub Head

744 posts · joined May 2009 · 17 Sep 2013, 8:03 pm

#970183

OH MAN !!!!! I can't wait till Warwick so I can see it in the flesh.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 17 Sep 2013, 9:14 pm

#970193

Whoo Hoo....nice one Andrew

essex Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 17 Sep 2013, 9:32 pm

#970195

Looking forward to seeing it at Warwick, well done.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 19 Sep 2013, 11:04 pm

#970392

Let the fun begin!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 20 Sep 2013, 6:17 am

#970396

humpty wrote:Where is it already Andrew?... What are you doing now Doug?

I bought this to go back to bracket racing and some outlaw stuff. 2442 turbo. Should be alot of fun! Painted it satin black with some attitude. Meet the Punisher! Should be alot of fun!

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2,151 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Sep 2013, 7:00 am

#970397

andrewmurphy wrote:guess what I just picked up.......

well done Andrew , looks great !! also cant wait to check it out at Warwick . Wayne👍👍👍

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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)

hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

2,151 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Sep 2013, 7:04 am

#970400

Dougzilla wrote:I bought this to go back to bracket racing and some outlaw stuff. 2442 turbo. Should be alot of fun! Painted it satin black with some attitude. Meet the Punisher! Should be alot of fun!

that looks great Doug .... maybe you should start a thread here on AVD on the progress of your new car so that you can keep us posted on developments . 👍👍 . Wayne

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)

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 20 Sep 2013, 10:14 am

#970407

Andrew, you look good in that car! Glad she got there safe and sound! Gas and go my brother!
I still predict a 10.60 1/4 or a 6.50 1/8 on your 3rd pass! Go get em"!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 20 Sep 2013, 11:41 am

#970420

Dougzilla wrote:Andrew, you look good in that car! Glad she got there safe and sound! Gas and go my brother!
I still predict a 10.60 1/4 or a 6.50 1/8 on your 3rd pass! Go get em"!

Good stuff Doug, go get em Andrew, pedal to the metal mate 🙂

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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 20 Sep 2013, 12:43 pm

#970426

Dougzilla wrote:
humpty wrote:Where is it already Andrew?... What are you doing now Doug?

I bought this to go back to bracket racing and some outlaw stuff. 2442 turbo. Should be alot of fun! Painted it satin black with some attitude. Meet the Punisher! Should be alot of fun!

Love to see more on this!

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 22 Sep 2013, 5:00 am

#970541

Andrew has informed me that he has the car running and his neighbors now HATE him.

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 22 Sep 2013, 6:14 am

#970546

👍👍👍👍👍

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 22 Sep 2013, 5:52 pm

#970586

a bit of work was done over the weekend to get the car prepared for Warwick as well as a couple of minor items that the inspector wanted we to get completed.
they are all done and the car is ready to race.

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307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 22 Sep 2013, 5:53 pm

#970587

another pic

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 22 Sep 2013, 7:42 pm

#970599

Suits your driveway Andrew 👍👍
Fantastic having a car of this caliber in the country. You lucky bugger have one in your garage. Reckon it's pretty sureal where you are.....bet you can't wait for Warwick.....less than 2 weeks now... 🙂

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

2,151 posts · joined May 2004 · 22 Sep 2013, 10:29 pm

#970636

andrewmurphy wrote:a bit of work was done over the weekend to get the car prepared for Warwick

Are you sure you actually worked on the car on the weekend Andrew ? by the look of that deck-chair in the garage I dont think sitting for hours staring at it qualifies as work . Lol 😂😂 but if it was in my garage mate , I would do just that !! Well done again 👍👍

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)

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 24 Sep 2013, 9:35 am

#970804

I sat in my garage and stared at it for hours.....Waiting for the chance to run it again!
It is a very nice car. I am glad Andrew owns it.

20bkombi Wolfsburg Wizard

597 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 24 Sep 2013, 12:56 pm

#970828

Very nice Andrew, I'm getting excited to see you run at Warwick,
sure the numbers will fall fast.

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 24 Sep 2013, 2:32 pm

#970833

Im really tempted to fly out again this year for a looksee!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/