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 RodPenrose
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| posted on July 21st, 2009 at 09:31 AM |
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USA INVITATION
I have decided to go to the US in mid Oct for 2 weeks and would like to invite any person that has not been or would like to go again to travel with
me . I will be leaving on Saturday October 17 and returning on Sunday November 1 . We will be flying into and out of Los Angeles and will be going
directly to Pomona Swap meet on the first weekend . We will have 2 weeks of parts shopping , sightseeing and anything else we can fit in during the 2
week visit . On the last weekend we will also take in the final drag race meeting of the year at Fontana raceway . This event is huge with a swapmeet
, show and 1/4 mile racing on the weekend . This will be my 9th visit to the US so I have many contacts and know my way around and therefore will be
an action packed 2 weeks . Air fares at the moment are $ 869 on numerous airlines and we will be flying direct from Sydney to LA . You will need
around $ 100 per day that will more than cover the car hire / accomodation / food and drinks . On top of the $1500 for the entire trip to survive on ,
you will need parts money , this is your call and depends on your budget . I need #'s by this Friday the 24th July to book the airfares only . You
will need a current passport and the funds for the airfare at this stage , thanks ROD , 02-42729920 .
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
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| posted on July 21st, 2009 at 09:58 AM |
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Hi Rod
Sounds like fun, maybe next time. So this is another feather in your cap, "Rod Penrose VW parts tours"
Steve
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| posted on July 22nd, 2009 at 06:29 PM |
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WOW what a great offer!!!!
if i had won that 90 mill i would be there for sure!
have fun
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| posted on July 22nd, 2009 at 06:33 PM |
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PM sent
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| posted on July 22nd, 2009 at 06:48 PM |
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Hmm I wish..
Ps.
You got any serpentine kits in yet Rod?
Might ring you tomorrow..
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| posted on July 23rd, 2009 at 03:08 AM |
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Hi Rod,
I'm already over here (Venice) and will be until the end of the year. I hope it's not cheeky of me, but I'd love to catch-up with your group once
you arrive to trawl some shows, socialize and get involved in shipping some parts home.
Maybe a BBQ night at my place near Venice Beach one evening could be on your calender?
Stuart
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RodPenrose
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| posted on July 23rd, 2009 at 07:17 PM |
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Axlepressbutton , I will send you my US cell # and we will catch up with you . I have a container organised and will be shipping cars as well as the
parts . There are 5 confirmed at this stage and it is looking good at this end , ROD.
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
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| posted on July 24th, 2009 at 10:00 AM |
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Sounds good!
What part of town will you guys be staying in?
I have a car and I'm off work for the next couple of months due to a recent operation. I'm looking forward to having some Australia based VW nuts to
hang-out with over here for awhile.
Stuart
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RodPenrose
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| posted on October 20th, 2009 at 04:21 PM |
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CONTACT DETAILS
Here is my US cell # if you need to contact me , 0011-1-310-848-8112 . There is a 6 hr time difference between the east coast of Aust. to west coast
of the US . ie , 1.00pm Aust = 7.00pm US , ROD.
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
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| posted on October 20th, 2009 at 04:36 PM |
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good one rod...a kind sole who will look after you
Between rod and his mate they were able to ship my five speed all the way cal to australia despite the seller advertising STRICTLY PICK UP ONLY FROM
HIS RESIDENCE...now thats service!
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| posted on October 20th, 2009 at 04:46 PM |
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Hi Rod, Say hi to Barry for me and don't let him forget my 356 clear bullet indicators.
Heath
T54
C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.
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| posted on October 20th, 2009 at 07:59 PM |
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Hi Rod
How many did you end up getting to come with you? Don't forget the night & day mirrors.
Steve
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| posted on October 21st, 2009 at 07:12 AM |
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hey Rod, did you get my PM???
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RodPenrose
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| posted on October 24th, 2009 at 02:32 PM |
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UP-DATE
G'DAY GUYS , I am way too busy organising things here so if you need or want sometiing you had better call me . There are 8 guys here with me and
tomorrow we will be heading out to Irwindale to catch the Hot vw's drag day , show and swap meet . Today we were in Mexico and the guys are feeling a
little lucky that we live in such a great country . Yesterday we called in to Pauter Machine and Mario was ready to leave for a race in Vegas this
week end with a new combination - Turbo 3.4L , 10.5 comp 41 psi boost and over 10000 rpm's . this is in his 100 yrd sand car and 2.82 seconds @ 122
mph .
We will head for Vegas on Monday and I will post another up-date . Pomona swapmeet was really big , I think I ended up wth about 18 sets of carbs , a
couple of berg 5 speeds , a couple of complete turbo kits and a truck load of other shit ,talk to ya soon , ROD.
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
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| posted on October 25th, 2009 at 08:46 AM |
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Rod can i get 1st shot at the cheapest berg 5 speed?fruit loop needs a 5sp.
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| posted on October 25th, 2009 at 11:35 PM |
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Just a quick up-date , My Mate Jesse has a std vw cast headed 2276cc engine that I saw on the dyno this week that made 261 hp . This engine is now
installed in Shawn Geers street car and will be raced today at the drag day . I will keep you informed on the times it will do in a full bodied steel
street car . We will also head out to Vegas this afternoon to see how Mario is going at the sand drag meeting . Last night we were at the Irwinedale
speedway to see a meeting in which there were 33 nascar trucks competing in a 100 lap race , this was a tared track and speeds of over 110 mph on the
1/2 mile oval with lap times of around 19 seconds , ROD .
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au
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| posted on October 27th, 2009 at 04:38 AM |
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Well , drag day was good . Jesse ran a 7.18 in a loan car first day out and was happy . The Red baron ran a 5.67 on the first pass and oiled the track
from start to finish and Roger Crawford ran a 5.71 with a 100 shot of nitrous on the first pass . Jimmy Larson said that they would hit it with 200 at
the end of the day .We left early for the drive to Vegas and am now relaxing by the pool for the next 48 hrs . The swap meet was also good and Davo
now owns a complete draw through turbo kit for his buggy wether he likes it or not . ROD.
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
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| posted on October 27th, 2009 at 08:29 AM |
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Envious of you guys! Sounds like a great trip.
Reub
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| posted on November 1st, 2009 at 03:51 PM |
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LAST UP-DATE
Today we were at the Dyno day held at Rancho Transaxles in Fullerton . Great day , no mishaps and all looks good for the final drag meeting of the
year in Fontana tomorrow. Best of day went to Eric Madson in the orange Ghia with 767hp at the wheels with Eric Calabrese in the red baron with a 665
run . I also met Richie from the UK in his RHD bug vert now on methanol with a little under 400 at the wheels . All of these runs were done in 3rd
gear on a transportable dyno , incredible to see . I will post some info on the 1/4 mile racing from Fontana if I can before I head home with at least
4 extremely heavy bags , ROD.
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
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| posted on November 1st, 2009 at 06:32 PM |
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how many of those bags are mine? hope customs doesnt think your a terrorist
Guess this means i have to get that case blasted & back to DB asap
hope the last of the trip goes well, sounds like it was fun
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| posted on November 2nd, 2009 at 04:24 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by RodPenrose
Well , drag day was good . Jesse ran a 7.18 in a loan car first day out and was happy . The Red baron ran a 5.67 on the first pass and oiled the track
from start to finish and Roger Crawford ran a 5.71 with a 100 shot of nitrous on the first pass . Jimmy Larson said that they would hit it with 200 at
the end of the day .We left early for the drive to Vegas and am now relaxing by the pool for the next 48 hrs . The swap meet was also good and Davo
now owns a complete draw through turbo kit for his buggy wether he likes it or not . ROD.
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Awesome Rod, I hope you meant me when you said Davo???
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| posted on November 4th, 2009 at 01:06 PM |
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Stuffed
Well guys , I'm back . I am so worn out at the moment I need a couple of days to get things back to normal . I will post some goodies and answer
your questions in a few days time so please hold off on the calls . Thanks ROD.
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
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| posted on November 6th, 2009 at 12:09 PM |
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Hey Rod- PM sent about shipping. Just want some advice really Mate. I leave here on the 19th so want to see it on it's way.
Cheers Mate.
Stuart
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| posted on November 6th, 2009 at 04:32 PM |
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Mmmmmm goodies..... 
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STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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| posted on November 9th, 2009 at 05:55 PM |
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 recovered yet?
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Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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