What is the fastest street registered vw ?

Doug Sweetman · 2002-10-24T04:11:50+00:00

I'll throw it out to the forum - What is the fastest street registered vw in Australia ? I understand that there shoudl be two different sections - fastest out right, and fastest aircooled, but throw them all in and we will see where we get. [Edited on 5-9-2003 by vanderaj]

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jan 2003, 11:08 pm

#19543

Keep digging guys. I wont to know the answer as much as everyone else.

Regards,Glenn>

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Feb 2003, 6:43 pm

#24248

And you all thought the subject was dead....

Sorry ive just found the info i needed to update the listing

Gene Berg Fastest street Registered VW

1/4mile = 440 yards or 1320 feet

1/8mile = 220 yards or 660 feet

all speed reading have been converted to MPH for similarity

Canberra action 13 Mar 1989 1/4mile 13.60 99.4mph Joanne Smith

VW Nats 14 Apr 1990 850ft 10.16 86.04mph Jeff Unwin

ClubVW day 1 Dec 1990 850ft 10.03 87.37mph Jeff Unwin

VW Nats 1 Apr 1991 850ft 9.78 90.18mph Paul Zanello

Club VW day 7 Dec 1991 850ft 8.77 79.71mph Richard Holzl

VW Nats 18 Apr 1992 850ft 8.69 83.33mph Richard Holzl

Willowbank jam 7 Jun 1992 1/4mile 14.12 95.54mph Lance Adam

VW nats 12 Apr 1993 850ft 11.14 79.01mph James McKinnon

3 JUNE 1993 TRACK LENGTH ALTERED FROM 850 TO 660 FEET 1/8 MILE

Club VW day 27Nov 1993 1/8mile 8.92 76.60mph Jeff Unwin

VW Nats 2 Apr 1994 1/8mile 8.76 78.32mph Keith Haeusler

Willowbank jam 1994 1/4mile 13.18 103mph Jeff Unwin

VW Nats 15 Apr 1995 1/8mile 9.10 74.78mph Keith Haeusler

Willowbank jam 1995 1/4mile 13.35 100.4mph Craig Paton

VW Nats 6 Apr 1996 1/8mile 9.19 Paul Muller

Willowbank jam 1996 1/4mile 12.82 102.76mph Craig Paton

VW Nats 17 Apr 1997 1/8mile 8.65 77.98mph Mike Kristen

VW Nats 11 Apr 1998 1/8mile 8.95 74.56mph Jan Cook

VW Nats 3 Apr 1999 1/8mile 8.74 Craig Torrens

VW Nats 22 Apr 2000 1/8mile 8.60 80.35mph Leigh Harris

VW Nats 14 Apr 2001 1/8mile 8.56 74.65mph Leigh Harris

VW Nats 30 Mar 2002 1/8mile 8.80 79.66mph Leigh Harris

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Feb 2003, 7:58 am

#24335

Volkommen's Blue beetle did mid 11's on the 1/4, there was a feature story on it in either fast 4's or hot 4's.
When this article was written, it was the fastest street rego beetle in OZ...
cheers

Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 4 Feb 2003, 9:47 am

#24356

Yeah that was Paris' bug, But the boys also have a Black bug that is quicker still, and Street reg'd (not that its driven much, But still reg'd) There was an article on that in Fast fours about 3 years ago!!! I will try and dig it up!!!

Cheers N!

vw59 Turbo Boy

79 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 7 Feb 2003, 8:46 am

#24926

I heard about this conversation about 3 months ago and I've finally joined to have a look!

So this is where everyone spends there time.:bounce

A 12 sec street car that is street driven!

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Feb 2003, 9:49 am

#24942

OK so lets all beat up leigh harris then.

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Feb 2003, 12:23 pm

#24982

Nah leave the lad alone, anyone who buys me a beer is a terrific bloke and leigh is one of them!

Nice to have you with us again Mr Harris!

I guess when the new Eastern Creek dragstrip is open we can settle the argument once and for all, but I believe Leigh's results so far speak for themselves.

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Feb 2003, 1:28 pm

#24999

so we are all up to speed, (no pun intended) what is the fastest time then??
Cheers

Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Feb 2003, 5:02 pm

#25036

about 13's in leigh harris' bug.

I think the V-Force turbo bug will give it a run for its money, estimated at about 220HP @ the wheels possibly a low 11sec 1/4 mile pass. Its under a QLD rego though 🙂

Jon

vw59 Turbo Boy

79 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 7 Feb 2003, 5:43 pm

#25039

Yeh,

I'm back fella's what's been happening on here. Has this string gone to the dogs, who's been lying and why aren't you all in the garage working like I've been! Beers where, who and when?

Fraser what's the state of play and Phil are you ready for those sixty schooners of beer this year!

Now let's get back to it, just spent and hour reading about 1916's and never laughed so hard. Never realised motor sizes were so close to the heart of so many people! Now who's on first?

A 12 sec street car that is street driven!

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Feb 2003, 6:45 pm

#25053

Hehehe...no stirring shite now Leigh.😀
Nice avatar by the way....

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 9 Feb 2003, 1:02 am

#25244

Hey Leigh....Nice of you to join us!!!!
(Love the AVATAR by the way!)
Ya reckon Keith will give you a run with his new toy?

Ok I think we have the fastest bug....For now!

But what about the fastest bus!!!! Splitty or otherwise!

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Feb 2003, 6:02 am

#25248

Hey Pete

Theres one STAR missing from that new flag avatar.???

Keith has to find a car to put his new motor in first, i believe hes got it up for sale already.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Feb 2003, 10:04 am

#25268

Could someone please ask Volkoman to confirm this Street Registered Time , PLease.

Regards,Glenn>

mattie started the skid`s for kids foundation then got defected hah

1,258 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 9 Feb 2003, 12:28 pm

#25309

last night 08/02/2003 (4 and rotary nats) adam debiasi ran a 12.2 second quarter mile pass in the toad very quick on street tyres

stuipid beetle breaks everytime i drive it.....

vw59 Turbo Boy

79 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 9 Feb 2003, 7:23 pm

#25358

G'Day Humptie,

What's happening in the far west? Are you planning to come back over one day and have a beer with us like we did in the old days?

Avatar, yer not bad is it Pete!, There's this bloke I know who's pretty cluey with things like that. I'll let you know when I get back from holidays and we'll have a play with the Spyder one arvo.
Talk to you then.

:beer

A 12 sec street car that is street driven!

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Feb 2003, 8:35 pm

#25392

Sounds cool Leigh, but I think I might be visiting the Autronic man in the next couple of weeks????

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Feb 2003, 8:58 pm

#25396

Hey Mat did you happen to catch the MPH.
Thanks

Regards,Glenn>

Keith Haeusler Seriously Crusin Dubber

168 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 9 Feb 2003, 10:36 pm

#25432

Hi,
If anyone in Adelaide see`s Adam tell him i said hello and congrats on the time and ask him how the diff is performing. Ta. Keith.

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Feb 2003, 12:08 pm

#25504

No wonder Speedster is feeling 'sheepish'...his avatar is a NEW ZEALAND flag !

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Feb 2003, 6:25 pm

#25566

Thetz cuz I uz wun, Fal.:beer

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Feb 2003, 8:08 pm

#25604

dont wear them ugg boots

Regards,Glenn>

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2003, 6:09 am

#25659

I have a nice pair of "live" sheep skin car seat covers for the Speedster but no ugg boots.
Are you taking the puss out of my home land Glun?

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Feb 2003, 6:30 pm

#25768

I thought that in Australia , the Ugg boot was more popular.
Well as for New Zealand , which state was it?

Regards,Glenn>

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Apr 2003, 7:35 pm

#41529

vw54 wrote:And you all thought the subject was dead....

Sorry ive just found the info i needed to update the listing

Gene Berg Fastest street Registered VW

1/4mile = 440 yards or 1320 feet

1/8mile = 220 yards or 660 feet

all speed reading have been converted to MPH for similarity

Canberra action 13 Mar 1989 1/4mile 13.60 99.4mph Joanne Smith

VW Nats 14 Apr 1990 850ft 10.16 86.04mph Jeff Unwin

ClubVW day 1 Dec 1990 850ft 10.03 87.37mph Jeff Unwin

VW Nats 1 Apr 1991 850ft 9.78 90.18mph Paul Zanello

Club VW day 7 Dec 1991 850ft 8.77 79.71mph Richard Holzl

VW Nats 18 Apr 1992 850ft 8.69 83.33mph Richard Holzl

Willowbank jam 7 Jun 1992 1/4mile 14.12 95.54mph Lance Adam

VW nats 12 Apr 1993 850ft 11.14 79.01mph James McKinnon

3 JUNE 1993 TRACK LENGTH ALTERED FROM 850 TO 660 FEET 1/8 MILE

Club VW day 27Nov 1993 1/8mile 8.92 76.60mph Jeff Unwin

VW Nats 2 Apr 1994 1/8mile 8.76 78.32mph Keith Haeusler

Willowbank jam 1994 1/4mile 13.18 103mph Jeff Unwin

VW Nats 15 Apr 1995 1/8mile 9.10 74.78mph Keith Haeusler

Willowbank jam 1995 1/4mile 13.35 100.4mph Craig Paton

VW Nats 6 Apr 1996 1/8mile 9.19 Paul Muller

Willowbank jam 1996 1/4mile 12.82 102.76mph Craig Paton

VW Nats 17 Apr 1997 1/8mile 8.65 77.98mph Mike Kristen

VW Nats 11 Apr 1998 1/8mile 8.95 74.56mph Jan Cook

VW Nats 3 Apr 1999 1/8mile 8.74 Craig Torrens

VW Nats 22 Apr 2000 1/8mile 8.60 80.35mph Leigh Harris

VW Nats 14 Apr 2001 1/8mile 8.56 74.65mph Leigh Harris

VW Nats 30 Mar 2002 1/8mile 8.80 79.66mph Leigh Harris

what time do you think your car will do Jak, I know it is a superbug so a bit slower I guess, but have a stab. My 1916 seemed to hold its own against strokers !!
Considering some were running turbo's

jakriz Wolfsburg Wizard

560 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 26 Apr 2003, 9:20 pm

#41567

OK , I'll bite, it did 9.8 last year before all the headwork & the ratio rockers, & thats also with an L-bug gearbox. I'm also a girl at leaving the lights, Lets see, I know that u sit at the lights revving the shit out of it & dump it, ( u have to rev the 1916cc to make it work apparently, motorcycle theory & all) u have one of the most trick gearboxes around (so I am told ) u even said yourself that u can't do supersprints with your car since the 4th gear is lower than a stock 3rd gear! & correct me if I'm wrong, isn't your car the Mullers old rally car & it's one of those 76 models with the thinner metal ???
Do u have a stereo , carpet, soundprrofing etc in your car? Lets compare apples with apples Craig. Take a reality pill dude!
go to bed man, it's late.
regards
Jak

Congratulations to Ben Durie for breaking the hillclimb record at Ringwood in his stroker beetle!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Apr 2003, 10:23 pm

#41609

That was a big bite !!😀😀😀

Should have a drive of mine , anytime, to feel the drivability :beer:beer

P.S. I have a laptop and already in bed !😎😎

[Edited on 26-4-2003 by Craig Torrens]

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2003, 10:34 pm

#41612

Who Cares?? I Don't....
Police speed cameras do.....

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

jakriz Wolfsburg Wizard

560 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 27 Apr 2003, 1:00 am

#41654

It was a big bite Craig, sorry mate. Bit greedy. I don't drive the drivability one bit. I can make my K-8 engine with 1.4 rockers & 555 thou lift pull from 1500rpm in 4th & that was with the L-bug box, I know it can be done although most people don't believe me.
regards
Jak

PS Lee, Craig & I save it for the track, who mentioned the street????

Congratulations to Ben Durie for breaking the hillclimb record at Ringwood in his stroker beetle!

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Apr 2003, 1:09 am

#41656

Go to bed, Jak. Have a look at the title of this thread in the morning.