Mini Jam

How many VWs are we going to see at willowbank on the 25th of march?
After 14 months off Im pretty keen to race again so me Mac and the brown bug are heading up for some all motor action

Good stuff Morgie!
Myself, Roddy Richardson, and Peter Page with the Chop Top should all be running All Motor.
I wonder if Henry will be ready?

4 bugs in all motor pretty good odds for a all volkswagen final
very cool

This weekend everyone!
All Motor Qualifying is after lunch.

good...will cruise out after soccer hopefully

will bring my video so put on a good show and I'll send ya's a copy.

Well it was a productive outing for all the Volksies.
Morgie and Macca ran 12.50s.
Pete ran 12.3s taking it easy on the startline, and getting back into the groove.
Rod ran a PB of 12.3 with a fresh tranny with taller gears.
I reset the record in All Motor to 11.43@ 114.9, and went too fast in the semis, on my 11.52 dial-in.
I am sure that there will be more info from the others soon.
Most of us went a couple of rounds of racing, and were the top four qualifiers.
Pete got runner-up in All Motor!...great effort!

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Also the 13b Manx ran a very smooth 12.1 with a dead stock wrecking yard tranny,
and the 20b kombi also ran (a PB) 12.1 with a reported 500rwhp!...Big wheelstand too apparently!

thanks Dave good to see dubs in the final. Did you get both ET and MPH records?
The manx ended up going 12.002 @ 111mph managed to wheelstand on 4 runs
how much can a stock tranny handle???

Hi Andrew,
Was good to catch up for a chat.
Yes, got both ET and MPH record so I was stoked considering that it was my last two runs of the night that set, and then backed up the new record.
That is a real good time that you ran with that stock tranny...probably some kind of record I reckon. Normally the synchros would spin with such power...unless it is a real late model trans with the furnace brazed synchros.
Keep up the good work, and keep having fun!

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Good work guys...was a great afternoon, unfortunately had to go late arvo.
I'm pretty sure i got your 11.43 run on tape Dave.
managed to get all the qualifying on tape and now have it burnt to DVD.
I'll get a copy to you soon.

That sounds very good Andrew, would love to see that DVD!
I am hoping that the other guys who raced will let us all know the details of their runs on the weekend.
Off the trailer I ran my best ET of 11.477@114.65. Not a clean run because the rear end started hopping
and didnt stop till 3rd gear...but the numbers were still good with a 1.578 60 foot time.
Second qualifier was alot smoother with an 11.526@114.36, but a slower 1.613 60 foot time. I had leaned
off the fuel mixtures above 6000 rpm & the speed at the end was down, but the half track speed
was better at 94.1mph from the 93.6 in the first run...hmmm interesting.
I sat out the last qualifying session to save the clutch that I was paraniod about(had a shudder, but it proved to be faultless)
First round of racing, I got a Buy,(top qualifyer), so richened the main mixtures to account for the 500 ft relative altitude drop, as the night cooled off. It proved to be too much of a change and ran a slower 11.573@113.95
on a 11.52 dial-in, which should have been good enough to back up the 11.47 for the record,(1% back-up required), but I had another round to run .
I changed the mixtures back and it ran an excellent 11.431@114.91 which was still a round win because my opponent red-lit...yay! Round three!(1.577 60 foot and 7.197@94.2 at half track)
On my last run, after finally getting a decent burnout, I ran another 11.43...with a 3, @114.77 which was a near perfect back-up for the previous round's 11.431. This time the 60 foot time was 1.581 and half track was 7.185@93.67.
Heating the tyres properly eliminated any of the bouncing from the rear suspension.
Car weighed right on 1800lbs(818kg) which is 50lbs over the minimum weight of 795kgs.

Great day!!!!! for all vw racers.Thanks Dave for event report ( I was to tierd last night ).I would like to thank Morgan and crew for coming up from NSW from all QLD vw racers. Morgan 12.41 et ( gruge run ) Rods blue car ran well all day ( fresh tranny,new front wheels and tyres,Jaycee billet oil mount with bypass valve, oil drain tubes from head to sump ) 1758 pounds on day with best run 12.31et. Myself ,up and down day! ( fresh tranny by Dangerous Dave -thanks mate ) still bogging start ( 5000rpm) Put 20psi in tyres,then spun tyres on start.Second run ,accidentally toke off in 3gear ( clutch stunk for hours),back clutch off 2turns.Best run 12.42et 108mph with easy start line launch.Had two easy rounds win which I thought wound help clutch so in the final I changed my dial into 12.10et but my reaction lost the race ,plus car didn't go faster. Well still very happy with the event turn out and support from friends ( Col for is burgers ) Bring on Sydney in May

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here's some stills from the video I took.
Haven't done this before so bare with me.
If it works it should be Dave with the wheels of

Ok that worked ok...i'll post some highlights after I resize them all.
Thats the beauty with capturing the video as stills...you can scroll through and grab the perfect moment.



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Dave and morgan warming the tyres

really warming the tyres

getting some air

Rod and Pete warming up

wheelie bars doing the job

more air from Dave

Nice work boys.

and finally, Dave pretty happy with the way the day was turning out.

Quality of the pics aren't the best by the time you capture, convert to still, then convert to jpg and resize but you get the idea.

Video is clear as a bell though.

Great stuff gents (and stanley for the pics) - congrats to dave again....and well done to pete, rod and all the others!

Great action shots above,thanks Stanley.I have sum good video action as well .Yellow buggy first ,second wheel stand.Mat black kombi full travel 8 to 10 inch wheel stand,wiith 12.10 dial in.Here is some nice pit action photos.

More Pics

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Happy-Days for all

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Happy-Days for all.

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Dak-A-Tak runner up!!!:P Dangerous All-motor record:P 48IDA-Rod,running smooth all day -12.31et ,Mogan-getting faster each meeting-12.41et.

Thanks Andrew and Peter for the photos and all the effort for taking them and processing them for us.

Thanks for letting me tag along lads. It has been awhile since I have enjoyed a day of real VW action like that.
I asked D Stoker today to build me a drag VW to drive...unfortunalely he just laughed!!
Oh well I guess I will just have to stick to helping out for now - Col I'll help with the catering next time, if you share your burger recipe.
JW

Was nice to see you there supporting the Volksies John.
Amazing how 4 Volksies racing can generate so much good conversation....imagine 40.
Keep your ears open for such a meeting at Warwick Drag Strip this year.
Any input regarding classes would be welcomed.

Congrats to all!

Nothin like air-cooled flat 4's!😉

So Craig,
are you going to be ready soon...September is the big Jamboree and the possibility of a Warwick VW meeting.
Is there anything I can do to spur things on a little? Some times it is better to pay rather than have to wait so long for something that is free.
We are all waiting to see what gains are to be had with this twin plug thing.
What other improvements do you have planned?
Must be five years since you ran last?

I'd be keen to have a run some time soon (without the pressure of a "big meet") - I reckon my beetle would be as slow as dog shit, but it would be fun I'm sure! I'd also say Brad (blup58) will eventually be keen to run his ghia (2110 with close ratio box). Keep us up to date Dave re. any future plans!

Hey Dave

It's actually been 6yrs since I ran last! It's not 4 free, it's a sponsored deal between Stan, Pete & myself.
Stage 1 is reworked heads with the twin - plug thingy, new case, new exhaust. Hopefully be ready soon.

Webers are done, new fuel line going in, cars polished with those great products from WAX-IT, and lookin purdy!
Just got to get my rev-limiter sorted (never worked) and the electrics for the new ignition thingy.

New battery and air cleaners and I'm ready.

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Let me know if you need anything....yee-haa!
What are the details of the new parts, better or just replacement.
Portwork or just maintainence on the heads?
What exhaust?

Heads & manifolds totally reworked , exhaust replaces the one I bought off Craig Brown all those rusted years ago.

We wil welcome any new blood(racers and cars )at the track .Does'nt matter how fast you go ,or how much money you spend on your car.Us old hand drag races do it becouse we love it and supporting people!!!!.Just come to the track even if your not racing.( be part of team )Anyway here are couple pics of wheels in the AIR.I took a picture off the tv,so they aren't much good but there is light under those tyres.

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Man that's cool!

This is all the photo(s) I can find on the net of this event...Volksies any way.

Found some more!

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And more!

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COOL!!

$hit yeah - that last pic is f'ken awesome!