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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 06:46 AM |
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UK 9 Sec Street Beetle
Hiya, This is my first post down here 
Not sure if you guys are familiar with this car:
Russ Fellows's first time out in two years with a new engine (3.0L Turbo Pauter with Autocraft heads)
He drives the car the 200 mile trip to Santa Pod in the UK then runs three 10's in a row! then does a 9.996, not only that but he only MOT'd (road
legal requirement) the car last Thursday and it is the first time out
with the car, not even been dyno'd.
I'm sure its the forth street legal 'floorpan' car to run a 9 in the UK and the first to back up the time officially
Keep an eye out for it, more to come yet
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 06:55 AM |
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Man that's awesome!!! Nice effort to drive to the track and then run a 9!!
More pics please!!!!!!! And video too.....
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 07:07 AM |
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was the motor originally a type 4 with 911 heads, supercharged with ~340hp at the wheels?
nick
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 07:11 AM |
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There are a couple more in here:
http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/euro_finals_07
I could only make one day that weekend
Here is a vid:
Don't blame me for the cheesy music!! lol.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3XJXyAILDSs
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 07:15 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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was the motor originally a type 4 with 911 heads, supercharged with ~340hp at the wheels?
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Yep that was his old engine was Turbo charged running on Methanol on the
track.
Also have to point out the 9.996 was on '98 pump gas'
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 08:30 AM |
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Awesome!!! Congrats to all involved 
I'm a huge fan of this car, not only is it a trail blazer in the HP ranks, but also stacks up some serious on road mileage.
I was at VW action last week and got to see some cool VW's going down the strip. You guys have an awesome racing and show scene in the UK with some
really quick dub's and a fantastic atmosphere, shame I only caught the tail end of it really.
Cheers.
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 08:32 AM |
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Hi
Very impressive. Is he still running the G50 box? The road rules must be a bit more lenient in the UK than down here, you would not be allowed to have
a motor that big in Australia.
Steve
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 09:10 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Cam
Awesome!!! Congrats to all involved
I'm a huge fan of this car, not only is it a trail blazer in the HP ranks, but also stacks up some serious on road mileage.
I was at VW action last week and got to see some cool VW's going down the strip. You guys have an awesome racing and show scene in the UK with some
really quick dub's and a fantastic atmosphere, shame I only caught the tail end of it really.
Cheers.
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Cool 
I was there too A few pics here... http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/vw_action_07
What bought you to the UK? I'm over there in Oct doing a fair bit of
the east coast, not sure I'm going to get time to sniff out any VW stuff while I'm there
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 09:18 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1303Steve
Hi
Very impressive. Is he still running the G50 box? The road rules must be a bit more lenient in the UK than down here, you would not be allowed to have
a motor that big in Australia.
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I pretty sure its a 915 box but could be wrong
So you mean on the road or track for the motor size? I'm sure we don't have any limits here seeing as we have 9.3L street cars doing 7.68sec
quarters 
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 09:55 AM |
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Hi
I meant road size motor as in legally road registered. Currently in NSW for a forced induction motor its 2.5 x stock factory weight. ie Super bug is
870 kgs from the factory, so 2.5 x 870 = 2175cc is the maximum motor size allowed.
Your correct he was using a 915 on some old data I found, I wonder if he still is?
Steve
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 07:11 PM |
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I'll bet its not a stock 915 box if it still is a 915, because they break above 300hp/300ft-lb generally. Wild bit of gear though. Shows that there
really is no replacement for displacement.
It would make an interesting read to know what theyve done to that motor to make it streetable.
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 08:23 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by SlimBoyFat
Cool
I was there too A few pics here... http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/vw_action_07
What bought you to the UK? I'm over there in Oct doing a fair bit of
the east coast, not sure I'm going to get time to sniff out any VW stuff while I'm there
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Nice pics! I have some very good friends over in this part of the world (still in London atm) both inside the aircooled scene and out, but this is the
first chance I've had to take in a show.
I like to try and get over here every few years and whilst I'm at it - use it as a good excuse to get in some of mainland Europe as well. Got to do
the Nurburgring this time around too, which was a blast and has become a new found addiction  How about yourself, why the trek to Aus?
| Quote: | Originally
posted by 2443TT
It would make an interesting read to know what theyve done to that motor to make it streetable.
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http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=374019&page=4&pp=10
Says 'database error' atm, but this has some 'in the works' shots and miscellanious info about the new motor... I would like to see some more info
regarding the watercooled autocraft heads.
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 09:38 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1303Steve
Hi
Very impressive. Is he still running the G50 box? The road rules must be a bit more lenient in the UK than down here, you would not be allowed to have
a motor that big in Australia.
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no rules, just as long as it pass's its mot(roadworthy) each year your right. u can take a 54 ovel and put a v8 hanging out the back and not have
to worry about upgrading brakes etc just as long its not got bits poking out etc. pretty much anything goes with in the lines of the mot which is
very strict in the sence of making sure everything works no rust etc etc its great in one respect but it can offer some bloody dangerous cars/bikes
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 10:45 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by SlimBoyFat I'm sure we don't have any limits here seeing as we have 9.3L street cars doing 7.68sec quarters
[ Edited on 11-9-2007 by SlimBoyFat ]
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Awesome street car!!
The problem we have here in Oz is that there are too many clown's making the rules on how to stop people from modifying cars instead of assisting
them, and it usually comes from a knee jerk reaction from someone that's got no idea or interest in cars.
that's my 2c rant over with.
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| posted on September 12th, 2007 at 10:46 PM |
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Yeah avery car should have a 1:1 power to weight ratio hey!
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| posted on September 13th, 2007 at 02:40 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by SlimBoyFat
Cool
I was there too A few pics here... http://www.pbase.com/slimboyfat/vw_action_07
What bought you to the UK? I'm over there in Oct doing a fair bit of
the east coast, not sure I'm going to get time to sniff out any VW stuff while I'm there
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Nice pics! I have some very good friends over in this part of the world (still in London atm) both inside the aircooled scene and out, but this is the
first chance I've had to take in a show.
I like to try and get over here every few years and whilst I'm at it - use it as a good excuse to get in some of mainland Europe as well. Got to do
the Nurburgring this time around too, which was a blast and has become a new found addiction How about yourself, why the trek to Aus?
| Quote: | Originally
posted by 2443TT
It would make an interesting read to know what theyve done to that motor to make it streetable.
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http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=374019&page=4&pp=10
Says 'database error' atm, but this has some 'in the works' shots and miscellanious info about the new motor... I would like to see some more info
regarding the watercooled autocraft heads.
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Just visiting for a Holiday, my girlfriend is travel crazy so we are all over the place, only there for 2 1/2 weeks so loads to pack in, my first time
but she has been before
I'm sure they are 910 Autocraft heads, and a jacket has been fabricated around the fins, I think Martin Taylor of TaylorMachine may have done the
work but then I'm not 100%, I'm a bit rubbish remembering facts!!! and Russ is a dab hand at fabricating also. The cylinders are aircooled has
normal.
I'll ask more questions next time I see him He isn't an 'Internet'
person
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| posted on September 13th, 2007 at 02:45 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Flintstones
| Quote: | Originally
posted by SlimBoyFat I'm sure we don't have any limits here seeing as we have 9.3L street cars doing 7.68sec quarters
[ Edited on 11-9-2007 by SlimBoyFat ]
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Awesome street car!!
The problem we have here in Oz is that there are too many clown's making the rules on how to stop people from modifying cars instead of assisting
them, and it usually comes from a knee jerk reaction from someone that's got no idea or interest in cars.
that's my 2c rant over with.
Cheers
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It will probably happen here too knowing the safety police!! But I think hideous gas prices and insurance stops most people doing it i.e. the kids
that are likely to kill themselves, also big engines are not common over here
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| posted on September 13th, 2007 at 01:00 PM |
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Cool car!
Thanks for sharing that with us. If that was the first time out I'm sure there is more to come.
The rules for street cars are different all over the world and even state to state.
The main thing is that he enjoys the car, rewards for his efforts and praise from all over the world.
Congrats
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| posted on September 26th, 2007 at 09:39 PM |
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hey slim boy is'nt Moody on the way back from terry's beetle services with a turbo?
I remember watching those boys at santa pod in the eighties with the original nitro monster should be good for a floor pan bug if they stick to the
original concept. mmmmmmm bug jam
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| posted on October 4th, 2007 at 08:28 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by mid 64
hey slim boy is'nt Moody on the way back from terry's beetle services with a turbo?
I remember watching those boys at santa pod in the eighties with the original nitro monster should be good for a floor pan bug if they stick to the
original concept. mmmmmmm bug jam
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That would be a dream come true!!! but I'm not sure its going to happen.
I know the engine is sat there....
and I know the car is sat there, (if a little dusty) and we keep on at Luke to do the deed it needs a fair bit of work to bring it up to spec I spose, along with time and effort I know Luke has been very busy
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| posted on October 15th, 2007 at 09:55 PM |
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yeah be good to see moody up & running again,it was ground breaking in the 80's.
i miss the heady vwdrc days....
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