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 hellbugged
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 03:45 PM |
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76, the last beetle had BJ
You know what you need Pete
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pete wood
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 05:22 PM |
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Yep, YOUR car Daimo! 
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 06:00 PM |
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In terms of dirt track stuff, all the cars which are currently competing in SA are S-bugs (1302). I think there are a few good reasons for this.
They've got IRS, strut front and they're lighter than L-bugs.
In terms of budget and what car to buy, an important consideration is whether you're willing to trailer the car or not. If you don't have a trailer
and a suitable tow car, then that would be a major expense. The cheapest way is to keep the competition car registered and drive to events. If you
drive to events then for rego purposes you generally shouldn't really have a cage, and you are going to want to make sure you don't break it so that
you can get home!
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 06:22 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by pete wood
Yep, YOUR car Daimo!
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K&L front & swing axle
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 07:46 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by waveman1500
In terms of dirt track stuff, all the cars which are currently competing in SA are S-bugs (1302). I think there are a few good reasons for this.
They've got IRS, strut front and they're lighter than L-bugs.
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Hi
There's 20kg diffeence, 20 kgs is still 20 kgs but stripping the car out will get it down a lot. It mightn't make much difference scratching around
in the dirt but at higher speeds a 1303 will leave a flatscreen bug way behind.
Steve
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 08:00 PM |
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Yep, a tiny bit of extra weight is worth it for the improved aerodynamics and negative scrub 2 bolt suspension if you get the 74-75 Lbug
Anyway if its a dedicated track car just taking out the Lbug Dash and defroster fan is the best part of that 20kg
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 08:10 PM |
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I thought the front suspension was pretty similar between S and L bugs?
If I'm brutally honest, the real reason all the competitors have S bugs is probably because they look nicer, and the people driving them are all VW
enthusiasts. My S-bug hasn't seen the track yet, but I'll count myself in with that group. I really prefer the look of the S-bug to the L, and for
looks alone I probably wouldn't upgrade to an L bug even if it was a second faster around a khanacross! As I said, I'll be at the back of the pack
enjoying myself anyway, so times don't really matter.
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| posted on October 1st, 2012 at 08:19 PM |
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Only the first bunch of 73 Lbugs were the same, 74 and later have the more modern negative scrub radius layout that even todays cars still use.
Combine that with rack and pinion in 75s and you have the best handling bug they made.
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 08:57 AM |
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Whatever you decide on, buy a clean one, put a cage, motor, gearbox and swaybars on it start racing.
Don't pull one down to the tunnel and reinvent the wheel (lesson from my own personal stupidity )
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 09:42 AM |
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^ pretty much was I was thinking. Drive first, upgrade later. 
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 09:54 AM |
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look forward to watching what you end up getting pete
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 05:36 PM |
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http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beaumont-hills/cars/1975-volkswagen-beetle-l-b...
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 05:40 PM |
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1971-Volkswagen-Beetle-Yellow-M-/160843475001?pt=A...
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 05:48 PM |
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-BUG-BEETLE-BODY-KAFER-1-10-R-C-Car-Body-Shell-1...
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 06:26 PM |
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Perfect Paul, you got it covered
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 06:49 PM |
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I offered my 74 1300...
Original straight and rust free (98%) South Aus car with
4 wheel disc brakes
KYB shocks all round
lowered beam with Avis adjusters, and country buggy style stiffeners
whiteline adjustable front and rear swaybars
Porsche Cookie cutters with new tyres
VDO Guages
Sport steering wheel
JDM bucket seats.
all for only $3500 !!!
Wow, after reading my own post I think I will keep it now !!!
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 07:47 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
I offered my 74 1300...
Original straight and rust free (98%) South Aus car with
4 wheel disc brakes
KYB shocks all round
lowered beam with Avis adjusters, and country buggy style stiffeners
whiteline adjustable front and rear swaybars
Porsche Cookie cutters with new tyres
VDO Guages
Sport steering wheel
JDM bucket seats.
all for only $3500 !!!
Wow, after reading my own post I think I will keep it now !!!
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No still sell it, just change the 3 to a 6.
Cheers Col
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 07:48 PM |
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To my knowledge you can,t buy Whiteline bars anymore.
Thats gotta be worth something.
Cheers Col
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hellbugged
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 09:15 PM |
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Yeah, Pete!
I've seen that car of craigs and it'd be a steal at that price
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| posted on October 4th, 2012 at 10:39 PM |
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Well, got some news last night that puts all those sorts of plans on hold for a least 3 months. Oh well... some time in the future. 
Maybe I'll find something else to race...
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| posted on October 5th, 2012 at 07:40 AM |
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^^^ like a super charged oval  
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| posted on October 6th, 2012 at 12:51 AM |
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We'll see. I think it needs a little raising first. 
What is this I'm hearing about Bajas spearing into the bush Mr Berry? Suffice to say, poor Rob asked me to slow down this arvo coz he "wasn't
comfortable" after your demonstration the other day...
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| posted on October 6th, 2012 at 11:54 PM |
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so why the oval ?? was it a part trade ?
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| posted on October 7th, 2012 at 01:27 PM |
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Full trade. It's judsoned and mostly original paint. He might have come out a little better, but I think it will work out in the end. Need to
conserve license for a while so it's just the ticket. Then who knows, maybe I'll race it.
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| posted on October 7th, 2012 at 05:29 PM |
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As long as you're happy, thats the main thing
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| posted on October 7th, 2012 at 05:33 PM |
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Yeah, Bob scares easily I've found
Go the race project and have fun, just don't bend it 
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| posted on October 7th, 2012 at 05:45 PM |
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ahem mr berry brown undies
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pete wood
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| posted on October 8th, 2012 at 07:48 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Yeah, Bob scares easily I've found
Go the race project and have fun, just don't bend it
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Yeah, poor guy had his hands up saying, "I'm not comfortable with this".
BTW, the car is very fuely. Could it be running a little rich? Is there a way to give it a touch less fuel?
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| posted on October 8th, 2012 at 08:07 AM |
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It's got a 135 main in it by request, Possibly try a 132.5 from a 2.0 litre type 4, but i'd certainly recommend checking AFR's.
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| posted on October 8th, 2012 at 01:53 PM |
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Ok, ta
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