| [ Total Views: 18924 | Total Replies: 205 | Thread Id: 78189 ] |
| Pages: 1 .. 4 5 6 7 |
|
|
 bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 07:20 AM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by vassy66T1
So no dB limits down your way??
|
I have never gone over the DB llimit at any circuit with this muffler. I previously ran this on my old car with no issues.
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
Sides
A.k.a.: Dave Sidery
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2220
Threads: 59
Registered: May 20th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: Need... more... shed... time...
|
| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 07:49 AM |
|
|
Yeah, measuring noise is a funny thing... it can be just as much about frequency/pitch as actual volume level.
I don't remember your car being all that loud with carbs, so if that was with the hotdog then am sure it'll be fine.
In fact mine with EFI sounds louder than it did with carbs, but it registers slightly lower on the noise meter... go figure !!!
VWDCQ vice pres & web dude - vwdcqinc.org.au
Join a car club - get car peeps
My toys
'70 Hillclimb Bug 'Jezebel' w/- Haltech EFI - http://bit.ly/VwTNtQ
'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners |
|
|
vassy66T1
A.k.a.: Marcus Vass
Veteran Volks Folk
Wow ... are U reading this?
Posts: 2120
Threads: 76
Registered: June 4th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisvegas
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Happy to own a VW
|
| posted on September 10th, 2011 at 10:26 PM |
|
|
Cool.
I am surprised but well done.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by bat69
| Quote: | Originally
posted by vassy66T1
So no dB limits down your way??
|
I have never gone over the DB llimit at any circuit with this muffler. I previously ran this on my old car with no issues.
|
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 08:14 PM |
|
|
Got some more done over the week end. Managed to mount the ecu and hardwear and all the sensors and tidy up the engine bay. Its a little busy with all
the leads, fuel lines and wires. All i have 2 do now is connect all those dame wires.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
HoneyAbba
Commited Dubber
Posts: 66
Threads: 1
Registered: August 4th, 2011
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 09:26 PM |
|
|
looking good Nathan.
That set up looks very familiar.
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on September 11th, 2011 at 10:01 PM |
|
|
The fan, throttle bodies, linkages are from Paul Zenello's old circuit bug which he ran very successfully for many years.
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on October 9th, 2011 at 05:32 PM |
|
|
Well I managed to wire up the ECU and have started and had the bug running for the first time in nearly 3 years. I even drove the bug up the driveway
and into the garage. Not that far of a drive but still exciting none the less. Thanks to Ben Durie for provided some much needed EFI advice and
support for this process.
Below is a before and after shot of my engine bay during the wiring process.
The Before
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on October 9th, 2011 at 05:34 PM |
|
|
And the after.
I have tried to keep the wiring as simple and as neat as possible
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
Sides
A.k.a.: Dave Sidery
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2220
Threads: 59
Registered: May 20th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: Need... more... shed... time...
|
| posted on October 9th, 2011 at 06:18 PM |
|
|
AWESOME !!!
VWDCQ vice pres & web dude - vwdcqinc.org.au
Join a car club - get car peeps
My toys
'70 Hillclimb Bug 'Jezebel' w/- Haltech EFI - http://bit.ly/VwTNtQ
'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners |
|
|
fullnoise
Fahrvergnugen
Posts: 964
Threads: 103
Registered: September 21st, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Middle of the road.
|
| posted on October 9th, 2011 at 08:15 PM |
|
|
Nice one. I bet you can't wait to turn a wheel in anger!
esratrams
|
|
|
colin
Fahrvergnugen
Posts: 984
Threads: 82
Registered: March 7th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Tamworth
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on October 10th, 2011 at 06:54 PM |
|
|
Great work mate, can,t wait to see you run with us at Bathurst next year.
Cheers Col
|
|
|
JVLRacing
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1100
Threads: 30
Registered: March 6th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on October 10th, 2011 at 07:20 PM |
|
|
comin along just nice...
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on April 22nd, 2012 at 06:39 PM |
|
|
Well after nearly 3 & 1/2 years my race car is virtually finished. All body and paint is now complete.
With the help of an eleco mate I sorted my minor electrical problem which turned out to be the wires going to the wrong side of a light switch...Go
figure. So now that is all 100%.
All that is left is some minor internal cosmetic things which I really dont need to do to get on the track but they will annoy me if I dont do it
before I use it (after all its been 3 & 1/2 years. Whats another day or two....lol).
The next day I get off mid week will see me take the bug off to the dyno to get the EFI sorted and tuned. Ben Durie was looking after this but with
his passing late last year the job is only 80% done. RIP Ben.
After that. Watch out boys & girls because here I come.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on April 22nd, 2012 at 06:44 PM |
|
|
And my last one for tonight. When I next have some time, I will take some decent photos of the car both inside and out and place them on here for you
to look at and enjoy. I prob may even have some video of it running by then to share as well. Until then I hope you can all appreciate it as much as I
am right now.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
hellbugged
A.k.a.: Daimo Pell
23 Windows of Awesome
48's and straight cuts
Posts: 5080
Threads: 116
Registered: April 17th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Nambucca Valley NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Blue
Mood: Couldn't care less
|
| posted on April 22nd, 2012 at 07:13 PM |
|
|
Good news!
|
|
|
PAZZAN
Wolfsburg Wizard
Posts: 592
Threads: 113
Registered: January 30th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on April 22nd, 2012 at 07:32 PM |
|
|
looks good keen to see it go nice job
|
|
|
colin
Fahrvergnugen
Posts: 984
Threads: 82
Registered: March 7th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Tamworth
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on April 22nd, 2012 at 07:39 PM |
|
|
Looking forward to it,s first hit out in anger Nathan.
Cheers Col
|
|
|
fullnoise
Fahrvergnugen
Posts: 964
Threads: 103
Registered: September 21st, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Middle of the road.
|
| posted on April 23rd, 2012 at 09:52 PM |
|
|
Green with envy.
Debuting at Bathurst or the VW Nationals?
I can't wait to see it in the flesh.
CT
esratrams
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 05:13 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by fullnoise
Debuting at Bathurst or the VW Nationals?
I can't wait to see it in the flesh.
CT
|
I wont be at Bathurst. It is to far to go if I get a teething problem. I will test it at Ringwood, the local Hillclimbtrack here first. As far as
going to the Nationals. I dont know about that either. As much as I would love to drive it a the VW nationals, there is a local club event up here
which I may go to instead to debut. In saying that I could change my mind though.
Thanks for the comments.
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
vassy66T1
A.k.a.: Marcus Vass
Veteran Volks Folk
Wow ... are U reading this?
Posts: 2120
Threads: 76
Registered: June 4th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisvegas
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Happy to own a VW
|
| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 05:17 PM |
|
|
Make sure someone takes some vids of the maiden voyage Nathan 
Well done
|
|
|
hellbugged
A.k.a.: Daimo Pell
23 Windows of Awesome
48's and straight cuts
Posts: 5080
Threads: 116
Registered: April 17th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Nambucca Valley NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Blue
Mood: Couldn't care less
|
| posted on April 24th, 2012 at 06:09 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by bat69
| Quote: | Originally
posted by fullnoise
Debuting at Bathurst or the VW Nationals?
I can't wait to see it in the flesh.
CT
|
As much as I would love to drive it a the VW nationals, there is a local club event up here which I may go to instead to debut. In saying that I
could change my mind though.
Thanks for the comments.
|
Head to the nationals, more than enough seat time to be feeling right at home in it again. Loads of time to tinker between runs..........you would
have it well sorted by the end of the day. and hell, more people that can share your passion for the car than you could poke a stick at!
see you there 
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on April 26th, 2012 at 07:03 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by hellbugged
| Quote: | Originally
posted by bat69
| Quote: | Originally
posted by fullnoise
Debuting at Bathurst or the VW Nationals?
I can't wait to see it in the flesh.
CT
|
As much as I would love to drive it a the VW nationals, there is a local club event up here which I may go to instead to debut. In saying that I
could change my mind though.
Thanks for the comments.
|
Head to the nationals, more than enough seat time to be feeling right at home in it again. Loads of time to tinker between runs..........you would
have it well sorted by the end of the day. and hell, more people that can share your passion for the car than you could poke a stick at!
see you there
|
You put up a very convincing argument Damo. Im not worried about seat time I just dont want to cart the car 3 hrs to spent half the day working on it
because I forgot to do up some dumb bolt. It would be a fantastic event to debut the bug at and I guess there would be enough enthusiasts there to
give me a hand if I have a problem. I just need to finish the car off first and then convince the wife... Its out wedding anniversery the Fri
before.
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
hellbugged
A.k.a.: Daimo Pell
23 Windows of Awesome
48's and straight cuts
Posts: 5080
Threads: 116
Registered: April 17th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Nambucca Valley NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Blue
Mood: Couldn't care less
|
| posted on April 26th, 2012 at 09:11 PM |
|
|
Mate I pull mine apart, put it back together, then have a shower and drive to Sydney ....and I'm a dumarse
You will have everything done up tight I'm sure
|
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on April 26th, 2012 at 09:58 PM |
|
|
there's only a hand full of bolts in a VW anyway, I'm sure it wouldn't take long to check them.
|
|
|
hypo-vw
A.k.a.: Wayne Penrose
Veteran Volks Folk
Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132mph street tyres
Posts: 2151
Threads: 82
Registered: May 9th, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: unanderra
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: hypo cruis'n
|
| posted on April 27th, 2012 at 12:06 AM |
|
|
very nice build Nathan .... if you do decide to make the trip to Wakefield for the nationals supersprint , you will certainly enjoy the day .... and
if you have issues with your car ( as we all sometimes do ) I'm sure there would be someone there to assist you .
Well done mate !!
Team 
FASTEST ET @ WARWICK 2010 & 2011
FASTEST SPEED @ WARWICK 2011
FASTEST ET & SPEED WSID 2012
PB - 6.33@113.07(1/8) & 9.88@135(1/4)
|
|
|
HappyDaze
A.k.a.: Greg Mackie
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Superannuated
Posts: 2887
Threads: 141
Registered: June 13th, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: Southern Highlands NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Happy enough
|
| posted on April 27th, 2012 at 07:34 AM |
|
|
As Steve Raymond [anyone remember him?] used to say......"BE THERE!!!!!!"
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on May 6th, 2012 at 06:44 PM |
|
|
As promised some extra photos I took of the bug today. I had to move it from my parents shed to mine so I thought I would snap a few photos to show it
off as well as a quick (well actually slow) drive up the street and onto the trailer. With any luck I should have it off to get dynoed in the next
week or two.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on May 6th, 2012 at 06:46 PM |
|
|
A few more
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on May 6th, 2012 at 06:49 PM |
|
|
Some more
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
bat69
Insano Dub Head
There is no status
Posts: 791
Threads: 84
Registered: April 12th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: I'm EXCITED!
|
| posted on May 6th, 2012 at 07:04 PM |
|
|
The last one for today. There have been a number of people and businesses who have assisted and given me a hand through the build. I would like to
give a big thank you to Rod Penrose & Ben Durie (RIP) for either providing/selling me a heap of products, parts and advice. A big thanks to Stan,
Grass, Jonny 2 Pac, Greg Ward and GT for their assistance and help in working on the shell build and/or its assembly. Lozza from M & J
Fabrications for his help in welding the cage together and completing all my custom alloy fab work. There is also a long list of other people who I
have no doubt called and chewed their ear off at various stages to get advice or run some ideas past. Thanks. Plus thanks to everyone for their
positive comments and posts. Last but not least I would like to thank my wife for her patients.
| Error |
| Sorry, you must be a registered user in order to download attachments. |
|
White Knuckle Racing Team
"Drive it like dirt"
|
|
|
| Pages: 1 .. 4 5 6 7 |
