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jakriz - February 6th, 2004 at 06:09 PM

This is what it's all about to me, big brakes , big wheels, big motors ,can go around corners as well as doing quick 1/4 mile times,
135 tyres, narrowed beams, swingaxle, drum brakes, low back seats etc is for the past.
It's time to move forward! whos with me??
Jak

Anyone????................

jakriz - February 6th, 2004 at 06:11 PM

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Kai.A. - February 6th, 2004 at 08:37 PM

i've got two words for ya:

'yes' & 'more!'

kai

Oasis - February 7th, 2004 at 01:06 AM

That's what it's all about. That first silver bug.. wow

jakriz - February 7th, 2004 at 05:27 AM

next time u are up here BIll, let me know so that I can get some really nice pics of your car, the guys on the German Look forum would love it, I certainly do!
regards
Jak

nbturbo - February 7th, 2004 at 10:45 AM

135's up front,155's at the back,Drums all round and no bumpers--that's never done it for me.We were doing up Beetles in the late 60's,early 70's with big mag wheels(7x14's-big back then,but same width at each corner) with wide 'glass guards and even discs up front and Type 3 drums at back.I got hold of a set of Maico discs for my king pin stubs in 1973 and fitted a dual circuit master cyl. to my Oval at the same time.We were using 1500 or 1600 motors with hot cams and twin carbs and good exhausts.And we always lowered our cars the same at each end-not having the front dragging on the ground and the arse sitting up high.Good pics Jak.

Oasis - February 7th, 2004 at 04:26 PM

No worries Jak. Pity I don't have that twin turbo Subaru engine in the back like that French car.

Oasis - February 7th, 2004 at 04:32 PM

Here's one...

Flintstones - February 7th, 2004 at 09:00 PM

Hey Jak,

That blue bug (after the first silver bug) is running a Hopzafel engine isn't it!! When that bug is on wheels it looks absolutely awesome with the custom made front spoiler and guards, it has a real sleek look to it.

Oasis, was your bug featured in one of the Aussie veedub mag's ages ago? Sensational looking bug!!

Cheers

1303Steve - February 7th, 2004 at 09:42 PM

Some of my favourites

1303Steve - February 7th, 2004 at 09:58 PM

Hi

Some of my favourites

1302Steve

Oasis - February 8th, 2004 at 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Flintstones
Oasis, was your bug featured in one of the Aussie veedub mag's ages ago? Sensational looking bug!!
Cheers

Yeah, it was in two mags before I owned it, 2 different issues of Australian VW, and each time it had a different owner. I saw it in when I was in my early 20s and though to myself I'd like to own that one day. It was for sale again last year and I bought it (12 years later).
Steve, those cars, especially the last black one are unbelievable.

matara - February 8th, 2004 at 09:44 AM

I'm getting there Jak!!!

Jeza - February 8th, 2004 at 11:20 AM

Fantastic....

Yep race inspired Beetles definately do it for me

And straight lines send me to sleep- give me a good twisty road to thrash around anyday

Cheers
Jeremy

Cam - February 8th, 2004 at 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jakriz
135 tyres, narrowed beams, swingaxle, drum brakes, low back seats etc is for the past.
It's time to move forward! whos with me??
Jak

Anyone????................

Damn straight!!! Nothing like going hard. corner - corner, lifting wheels, having the back slide, holding your breath as your brakes are going soft pulling into that 2nd gear turn at the end of a straight. Then looking over to find your passenger with eyes shut, one hand on the door panel and the other on the grab handle :bounce

jakriz - February 8th, 2004 at 05:44 PM

Matara, any more pics? looks great, looks like shimo's old turbo setup? u should get it all ceramic coated , looks fantastic & would definantly help with the turbo temps.

some more pics to bore u with
:thumb

jakriz - February 8th, 2004 at 05:46 PM

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Cam - February 8th, 2004 at 06:11 PM

Dammit Jak. These photos are tempting me to go off my nut on another project, which I aint ready for atm :P

whatnow - February 8th, 2004 at 07:53 PM

in regards to the whole skinny tyres, no bumpers thing...
while i love late model german lookers, i think early model GL cars are UGLY....
as i prefer early model beetles, my car will have (hopefully) alot of the callook styling cues... on an irs pan with shocks, bars, wider than stock rubber (15" rims though) etc plus a part or two from the porsche parts bin (hopefully drilled vented discs, 4 pot calipers and a 5 speed + LSD).
T1 motor... T4 bits are a little too expensive for me at the moment

Dasdubber - February 8th, 2004 at 08:58 PM

I'm with you Jak, that pic of you lifting your inside tyres is my favourite.

Lets say I'm going for a transitional GL car - a series of contradictions. 4 wheels discs but still swing axle. 17in rims but low back seats. Type IV engine but all chrome trim in place still.

I am never one to conform exactly to current trends or "looks". I like to take elements of each and combine them in a way that works. I must admit I do love the GL for sure.

Alan

Alex Holzl - February 8th, 2004 at 09:42 PM

mmmmmm

Cam - February 8th, 2004 at 09:47 PM

aint there dude

Alex Holzl - February 8th, 2004 at 09:54 PM

mmmmmmm