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 colonel mustard
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| posted on November 1st, 2009 at 10:45 AM |
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Mate, you could drive yours.... just too slack..
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| posted on November 1st, 2009 at 12:23 PM |
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Yeah, they are awesome!! why not send me some of those mr torrens!
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PM me your phone number !!!
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| posted on November 1st, 2009 at 12:25 PM |
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Sent....
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 07:27 AM |
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Well some progress - no pics at this stage sorry.
We were able to get the pedals all fixed up - we've used the original pedals but modified the lower section and moved the brake and clutch cylinder
on the other side of the fire wall. The clutch feels amazing, not only because of how hard it was with the incorrect travel but of how good it feels
compared to the cable clutch. It really is an ease and very comfortable, just like any modern day car - this is a very big  in my eyes.
Brakes are sorted too now - engineer will still need to properly test them and approve them but the pedal felt very good. It felt controllable,
wasn't squishy but wasn't too hard - didn't lock or make your head hit the windscreen when applying a little pressure, you can control when you
really want the brakes to kick in. I cant remember exactly the master size, i think it was an inch and 1/8 and was a drag master cylinder. Yet to get
all info and part numbers once the car is all done and finished.
We also change the rear springs around and applied more tension. I personally think its WAYYYY to stiff in the rear now, i think there is basically no
travel! But, first we want to test it all - ill drive it for a couple of weeks and see if i can get the back end to deck out through boost, if not,
we'll release some of the spring tension and try that. I don't think ill last too long as is because its way to stiff/no travel. The car sits a
little too high at the rear too - we'll see if it settles but i don't think it will at this stage. Anyways, is a little bit of trial and error with
it for now.
Slowly building up my g-box parts, once thats ready to go ill send stuff up to DB and start planning the turbo upgrade - by then im sure i would of
got used to the 200hp and be ready for a little more 
All is progressing well and looks like engineering will happen this week and ill finally have my car at home after almost 9mnths! I think Brad is
happy to get it out of his workshop for a little too - no doubt it will have a few more visits in the years to come!
ill try to get some pics
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 07:50 AM |
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Hi Mick,
Good to finally meet you on the week-end. Glad its all coming together for you and I bet you cant wait to have the car sitting in the driveway and go
for a spin when you want.
The technical info re the brakes will be good for all VeeDubbers and may make a future job a little easier for some. Its always hard being the first
to try something new and can be expensive.
In relation to the gearbox, I gather that Dave has been advising you on what parts to get along the way. What sort of horsepower will the gearbox be
able to handle. Also, is it base on a Beetle gearbox or the larger Kombi boxes.
Good luck with the engineer and I will have to ask if you can take me for a spin one day. Hang on, thats how all your work started didn't it. Go for
a little drive and you're hooked 
Kev
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 08:08 AM |
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hey Kev, yes, nice to meet you too - shame i didnt have the car there.
Yeh, they have been a few things we've done that others hadn't done the same yet - brake kits for dropped spindles, that's been lots of fun!
Box wise, i think thats too hard to answer re the housepower. Depends how hard you drive it too - but, yes, DB's advice all the way - Rhino case, HD
side covers, Quaife, Albin gears and all the extra DB tricks and assembly. I'm hoping to get upto 280-300hp out of the engine without hurting it.
Thats what the turbo upgrade should bring. I'd like to spend some time with the 200hp first - time wise, probably have the upgrade in by Warwick next
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 08:45 AM |
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probably have the upgrade in by Warwick next year
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You also said you'd have the car done by the last Nationals
I was supposed to be driving my car by August....
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 08:56 AM |
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gotta have a goal!
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 09:00 AM |
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My goal is to be able to drive mine again... 
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 09:06 AM |
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My goal is to be able to drive mine again...
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Jas, i thought your therapist said you needed at least 1 week off AVD!!!!! What happened to your absence!
If you spent the time you do on AVD working and earning dosh you'd have a pretty nice dub by now!
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 09:25 AM |
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this is true. If the work was avaliable... Its just not there to take, sadly.
I finished all my assesment last week (and I passed!!), so its a bit boring doing nothing.
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 02:24 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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probably have the upgrade in by Warwick next year
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You also said you'd have the car done by the last Nationals
I was supposed to be driving my car by August....
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and mine was meant to be debuting at Klubfest which was in june
it woulda been if id worked on it consistantly instead of stopping everytime something got hard or working on other projects
deadlines are made to be broken as well
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 11:55 AM |
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engineered!! woohoo!
She only weighs 890kg too - thats only an extra 90kg from conversion!
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 12:11 PM |
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Congratulations Mick (and Westi), 
You've reached another milestone, although I guess this isn't the end of the journey.
Look forward to seeing this in the flesh again.
How's the rear suspension going?
Cheers
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 12:17 PM |
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hmmm - rear end i think will be too stiff. Brad got to drive to engineers yesterday so his had more of a chance than me! Brad said was great on smooth
roads but once it got bumpy it was pretty harsh. i can adjust whats there and give it more travel, so i may do that real soon depending how annoying
the 'thud' is, otherwise i might bite the bullet and get some proper adjustable rear coil overs.
Rego should be tomorrow - got all the paper work so should be good!
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 12:36 PM |
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Come and pick me up!
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 01:12 PM |
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hahaha, only a short trip - did you give the Cd's a listen? More downloadable good stuff on myspace
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 06:51 PM |
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Is Fight Girl on another CD? Sounds great
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 09:23 PM |
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Well done Mick and Westi on getting it engineered.
Out of interest what rear torsion bars are fitted?
Cheers
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 05:41 AM |
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im not 100% what torsion bars as i didnt put that part of the car together - i suspect there only standard.
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 09:02 AM |
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Well done Mick.........Long time in the making, but worth the wait 
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 09:53 AM |
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Registered now!!! just got back from the RTA.
Long time indeed! I bought the car as an unfinished project in November 07, spent 6mtnhs working on it everyday to get it registered/engineered etc,
got rego in May 08, sold my unit in November 08, so the car went into storage while we looked for a house - car went to Westside March 09, bought my
house August 09, finally rego'd again November 09!!!!! i've had about 5mnths of enjoying the car!!!!! SUCKS!!!
BUT - now its back 
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 09:58 AM |
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woot woot!
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 10:05 AM |
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Until the next upgrade 
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 10:05 AM |
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Registered now!!! just got back from the RTA.
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What a great day, you must be over the moon. Now you can jump in a go for a drive when ever you want
Well done and congratulations, Kev
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 10:09 AM |
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Until the next upgrade
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no more 6mnth upgrades!!!
Over the moon! yes - i hate the RTA - im always worried i forgot some bit of paper work and that they knock me back!
Look forward to taking it home tonight.
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 03:06 PM |
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and for a cruise ??
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 03:38 PM |
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Great now you can come for a cruise
Show & Shine All German Vehicles Sun 15th Nov Newcastle
The guys from the Mercedes Benz club are putting on this show & shine on at the foreshore next weekend if anyones interested in coming along.
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 08:23 PM |
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Who works at queen street?
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 11:52 PM |
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Registered now!!! just got back from the RTA.
Long time indeed! I bought the car as an unfinished project in November 07, spent 6mtnhs working on it everyday to get it registered/engineered etc,
got rego in May 08, sold my unit in November 08, so the car went into storage while we looked for a house - car went to Westside March 09, bought my
house August 09, finally rego'd again November 09!!!!! i've had about 5mnths of enjoying the car!!!!! SUCKS!!!
BUT - now its back
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Good stuff plenty of grin time now  spose I better get mine finished
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