Everything is back in the car again painted. I had to cut the triangulation at the back of the superstructure. After welding, it distorted enough that I couldn't get it back in. Once those tubes were cut, it went in relatively smoothly.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/261906.jpg

You can see the angled tubes in this picture at the top back. They need to be welded in place, and I can do that now that the rear window is out..

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/261909.jpg

Jason

Aahhhhh, the game of REAL MEN! Yes, I support the sport too, but am not a FANATIC about it. I prefer motorsports. Motorcycling to be more accurate...... Well, to be exact, MotoGP and WorldSuperbikes!!! :agree:

I get ya! It makes sense. When I saw the set-up, I just thought that it could be of some use :rolleyes:

The motor is back in. It's a tight fit, but it fits! I found out that one of the stock 1.8t coolant hoses will run right into my aluminum side tubes! I swear, I've been surprised again and again how this thing almost feels like it's supposed to be in there. I'll be ordering the standalone EFI tomorrow.

Here's the coolant lines:

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/266772.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/266770.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/266768.jpg

Jason

Here's everything in:

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/266773.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/266774.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/266775.jpg

Jason

Recieved the 034 EFI yesterday. Electronics aren't that special to look at. Awefully expensive little box. Also recieved the standard cable throttle body.

Any suggestions for where to get really good quality bulk length cable for a throttle?

Jason

Lokar
They do some really nice streetrod stuff. Didn't see bulk cable on their site but it doesn't hurt to ask.


Jeff-

Thanks Jeff, I fired them off an email to see how long their standard universal cable is. I'm thinking I can probably get bulk throttle cable from a motorcycle shop too, but I'm not sure if it is heavy-duty enough.

Jason

Expect the prices to be high. Their normal clientel has money to burn. I asked them about making me a new dipstick and flexible tube for the Eco (ended up tweaking the orig and using it) and they said "no prob, send the orig for a pattern and we'll have it back in a couple weeks". Remember, this would have been all billet, braided housing, billet bracket, etc. cost about $75-100. Fair enough for a trick piece but pricey for a dipstick.

Jeff-

whats the latest on this car?

The latest is I've been working on the braking system. I've also been renovating a house and taking a CAD course at the local JC, and doing some travelling, so the bugs been a little neglected. Hope to change that within a couple of weekends. Once I move into the new house I'll also have a new garage to work out of that's within earshot instead of being across town.

Jason

excuse my ignorance but is that all wheel steering?

Obviously your not ignorant at all because that is exactly what it is! Only it's not because it won't be utilized on the rear. It is fixed right now, and eventually the steering rack won't be there at all.

Cement work has started for the garage foundations, and I may be able to move into the house this weekend. Front calipers FINALLY showed up today, so this weekend I'll be sending off one of those and one rotor to Lanner.

Sorry nothing too interesting to report, life gets in the way of bug love sometimes!

Jason

Too much time spent trying to finish your own projects! :mad:

Not enough time spent trying to get that front suspension mass produced! :p
(as if I even had a place to put one or the money to spend :bawling: )



Jeff- :laugh:

Jason,

I have been pondering a setup similar to yours. I ran through the ideas of an entire front clip in the rear or using an MR2 rear clip but I have settled on a VTEC motor and trans with a tube subframe or full tube frame. I am wondering how you are going to get your front mount transmission to shift correctly in the rear. I saw on your website you are using a Boxter shifter but have you figured out the linkage yet?

Mike

I used the Boxter shifter because it has the the cable heading out the right way, and I've got it to work, but it's really stiff side to side, where it's supposed to be loose, so either something is up with the tranny, or there's a fundamental difference with how the Porsche tranny works compared to the VW. It can be worked out, I just haven't spent the time yet to figure out where it needs to be tweaked.

Jason