Forum: German Look Tuning
June 1st 2003, 23:22
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,496
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Forum: Suspension
May 30th 2003, 01:06
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,642
You are going to have to guessamate. Since I am...
You are going to have to guessamate. Since I am going to have to do this, this is how I am going to do it. I think it is pretty close to stock bug length if I remember correctly. Put the bug cable on...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
May 25th 2003, 10:22
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,362
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Forum: Transmissions
May 24th 2003, 23:04
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,660
Here is slight overview on the differences.
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Here is slight overview on the differences.
The 901 is not much bigger or stronger or heavier than a bugs tran, uses the same CVs and axles. The front mount is different and the rear is close to...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
May 24th 2003, 22:15
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,362
You can use the cheap thin pans, gas tank,...
You can use the cheap thin pans, gas tank, fenders, decklid etc, and maybe have them acid dipped to thin them out. The doors and mechanisms are quite heavy. Cut out the floor pan bottom leaving a 1...
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Forum: Engines
May 20th 2003, 00:01
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,287
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Forum: Engines
May 18th 2003, 22:19
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,287
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Forum: Suspension
May 8th 2003, 01:02
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,282
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Forum: Suspension
May 8th 2003, 00:51
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,635
Mine only increases the front 1/4 inch for the...
Mine only increases the front 1/4 inch for the Ghia hubs and the thickness of the early 944 rotor about 3/16 inch. It was the best I could do at the time. since then I can do it with only 1/4 inch...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
May 8th 2003, 00:43
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,166
I think the Euro cars or standards only had a...
I think the Euro cars or standards only had a headliner only in the middle of the roof between the humps along the edges. The deluxes or most of the American cars had the headliner all the way across...
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Forum: Suspension
May 6th 2003, 00:54
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,261
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Forum: Suspension
May 5th 2003, 00:35
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,261
chassis engineering
I found a nice book on chassis engineering called Chassis Engineering. The number is ISBN 1-55788-055-7. You should be able to order it on line or from a major book store. It is quite informative...
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Forum: Off Topic
May 5th 2003, 00:25
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,830
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Forum: Off Topic
May 2nd 2003, 01:05
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Replies: 54
Views: 20,243
I am ancient. You may call me ancient master. I...
I am ancient. You may call me ancient master. I probably have more time behind the wheel of a bug than some of the new kids on the block are old. Someone asked me at college if they had pencils when...
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Forum: Engines
April 30th 2003, 00:44
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,871
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Forum: Suspension
April 30th 2003, 00:35
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,208
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Forum: Suspension
April 18th 2003, 09:28
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,257
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Forum: Transmissions
April 15th 2003, 01:22
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Replies: 25
Views: 20,414
We all build our motors and trans for what we...
We all build our motors and trans for what we wish them to do. I have yet to see two engine combinations exactly the same. I am a weight freak. Yes the aluminum case is stronger, but I won't be...
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Forum: Transmissions
April 11th 2003, 00:14
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Replies: 25
Views: 20,414
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Forum: Transmissions
April 9th 2003, 01:53
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Replies: 25
Views: 20,414
Ah but ten pounds is ten pounds when you are...
Ah but ten pounds is ten pounds when you are racing. Since I won't be running the HP you are, my engine will probably be happy with the mag case. I can probably also gain weight loss by dropping the...
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Forum: Suspension
April 9th 2003, 01:40
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,119
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Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe
April 9th 2003, 01:28
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,407
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Forum: Transmissions
April 5th 2003, 13:29
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,881
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Forum: Transmissions
April 5th 2003, 13:12
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Replies: 25
Views: 20,414
My mag cased trans must weigh at least 25 to 30...
My mag cased trans must weigh at least 25 to 30 pounds more than a bug trans. I don't know how much more an aluminum one would weigh. That and the greater weight of a T4 motor all in the rear of the...
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Forum: Suspension
April 5th 2003, 12:28
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,119
I have built two front ends with the ureathane...
I have built two front ends with the ureathane bushings and I had to drive the arms in on both of them. They were tight but not excessively so. It sounds as if they are worn. There is about 50,000...
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