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 Oppressa
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| posted on March 29th, 2015 at 02:45 PM |
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Cheers adl. It has been a hell of a journey.
Check the last update, that area has been reinforced (and therefore bonnet recently repainted). There's an Audi A6 boot popper on the inside for
remote unlocking of the bonnet 
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| posted on March 29th, 2015 at 02:46 PM |
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Great. Didn't think you'd miss it 
Cheers, Denver
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 12:49 PM |
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[size=4]Update 79[/size]
-Bonnet interior completed
-Bonnet fitted and adjusted. Rubber fitted and remote release tested. Emergency manual backup release installed
-Cutting and buffing
-Final engine check before test drives
-Speed and oil sensors adjusted and tested
-Still waiting for rubber parts for pillars so that trimmer can finish and then rear windows, seatbelts and seats can go in
Wheel centres on!
Cables will be routed to the engine compartment for easy jumpstarting in case of emergency
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 01:21 PM |
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Me with Ohannes Akkirayian and Ariel Akkirayian of O & S Sporstcar Restoration Pty Ltd
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 01:48 PM |
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Very nice 
The combination of ride height, tyres profile/width, and the wheels offset/track width look really good too!
Well done, Rob.
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 01:51 PM |
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Not many others think so according to comments on boards but I'm very happy with the wheels! Thanks Rob
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adlbeetle66
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 02:36 PM |
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Very nice. Wheels look great!
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 03:16 PM |
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Opressa.... You build for yourself. Not others. If you like it and are happy with the job the awesome.
I just love the effort you've gone to. Well done
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 05:07 PM |
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the end is near!!!!!!
Well kind of......these things are never finished 
Anyway where did you but your door mirror? looks like good quality?
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 09:48 PM |
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It makes me want to look for a cheap project Superbug.
**Must. Resist. Urge. To. Spend. Money.**
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| posted on April 11th, 2015 at 10:21 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Special Air Service
Anyway where did you but your door mirror? looks like good quality?
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Here you go:
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24-114-857-513-CSS
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| posted on April 12th, 2015 at 08:29 AM |
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Thanks man.
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| posted on May 11th, 2015 at 05:19 PM |
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Well don't expect an update for 1-2 months guys. I have to sort the invoices out then I'm out of the country until mid July. At that point it should
be on like Donkey Kong! Just the seatbelts to sort at this point. Seeya in 2 short months!
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| posted on May 24th, 2015 at 02:41 PM |
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Looks like you've changed your profile pic too!
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| posted on May 24th, 2015 at 02:45 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by adlbeetle66
Looks like you've changed your profile pic too!
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Haha, it was about time!
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| posted on July 11th, 2015 at 01:46 PM |
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[size=4]Update 80[/size]
Oh so close.
-All glass installed
-Installed terminals in the engine compartment in case of battery failure in the future
-Failsafe installed for opening bonnet in case of system failure
-Trim work (except for door and rear side panels which will be completed by another trimmer once I drive the car to them) complete. Front and rear
seats fitted
-Front and rear seatbelts installed
I need to pay one invoice then when mechanic is back from holidays there will be one or two more test drives with engine and mechanical checks
inbetween. Then it's delivery day! Looks like it'll be August!
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| posted on July 11th, 2015 at 02:38 PM |
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I like the idea of easy access terminals. I could charge my rc car easier.
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| posted on July 11th, 2015 at 04:36 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Oppressa
[size=4]Update 80[/size]
Oh so close.
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Looks great
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| posted on July 11th, 2015 at 07:14 PM |
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Where did you get your seatbelts from, Pics?
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| posted on July 11th, 2015 at 10:49 PM |
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Seatbelt links:
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C16-111-707-HW
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C26-857-013WC
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C45-RBT-3PTEU-BLK-KT
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| posted on September 12th, 2015 at 11:29 AM |
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[size=4]Update 81[/size]
Just about there. All test drives are done and it's ready to roll! After battling with the existing alarm and not receiving any contact back from
the company in the US that sold it to me, I have purchased a
[URL="http://www.vipersecurity.com.au/products/security-with-remote-start/viper-5906vr-2-way-oled-colour-security-with-remote-start"]Viper5906VR[/URL] as well as the GPS tracking [URL="http://www.vipersecurity.com.au/smartstart-vsm250i"]SmartStart[/URL] addon.
2 way 1.5km range on the full colour remote, remote start, shock detection, GPS tracking and everything else you'd expect from a top of the range
alarm.
The old one is being removed and the Viper installed. The SmartStart is unfortunately in one unit (which isn't small) meaning that I need to find
somewhere to install that (imo) way too large device. Its permanent location hasn't been decided on as we'll test it in a few locations to ensure
that it has satellite visibility but isn't too obvious in the cabin.
I also bought an [URL="http://shop.antigravitybatteries.com/micro-start-xp-3/"]Antigravity Batteries XP-3[/URL] jumpstart kit which is a fantastic
little device with a good reputation. It's easy to keep in the glove box and it can charge laptops and phones too. Always useful in case of a flat
car battery!
I also took a walkaround video. The paint always looks better when you're moving around it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqonsLtOmH4
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| posted on September 12th, 2015 at 08:44 PM |
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Looks good mate. The wiring looks...ummm, let's say, involving!
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| posted on September 12th, 2015 at 09:11 PM |
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LOL yeah I know! Big tidy up needed
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| posted on September 19th, 2015 at 02:35 PM |
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[size=4]Update 82[/size]
Viper is installed and working and... it's also not draining the battery like the POS I had before:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv0R4pUm3ug
The AUX function of the remote unlocks the bonnet but I didn't get a video of that.
Wheel balance on Monday, final test drive and detail on Tuesday 
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| posted on September 19th, 2015 at 07:56 PM |
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"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
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| posted on September 20th, 2015 at 03:53 AM |
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getting there well done, I believe that remote start is illegal in NSW for obvious reasons
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| posted on September 22nd, 2015 at 10:41 PM |
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[size=4]Update 83[/size]
So before the fun first test drive videos, a few notes:
-From what we have seen, the 'Solex' carburetors attached to my engine are not Solex at all, but copies. I'm going to be taking that up with Scat.
Not only that but gaskets have leaked and the bolts holding the carbies on were not even long enough so they kept coming loose and the washers were
the wrong kind. Also the washer and bolt holding the degree wheel in were rubbish. The washer was actually starting to bend inwards so we made a
replacement with high tensile steel. Needless to say, not happy with Scat so far
-Test drive was going swimmingly for about 30 mins until issues going up a long hill. Seemed like we were running out of fuel so pulled over, tried
starting and it ran fine. Accelerated and the fuel gauge dropped! The inertia was causing the fuel in the tank not to make its way to the lines.
Anyway, an emergency call and another mechanic came out with fuel. That's when the cutouts started and it took us about 20 mins to make it 3km back
to the workshop. A lot of talking and a process of deduction has narrowed it down to a fuel starvation issue somewhere between the tank and the end
of the fuel line. This will be worked on this week so hoping Monday is pickup day.
Anyway, I DROVE IT AND IT WAS AMAZING!
Ta daaaa! First test drive video The amount of head turning and
point was unreal. It's the head-turner I was after!
Currently uploading...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E9B-lP30JE
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| posted on September 23rd, 2015 at 12:20 PM |
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Well done in creating the car the you wanted, I think the dash is my favorite part, looks great!
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| posted on September 23rd, 2015 at 02:23 PM |
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Re, the dodgy engine bits: Live and learn I guess, sort them out, don't let it detract from what is a nice looking, and sounding, Beetle.
"...eye-catching..."
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| posted on September 23rd, 2015 at 04:09 PM |
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