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Forum: German Look Tuning June 10th 2010, 21:33
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Posted By Axl
Good definition , as it does not get into any...

Good definition , as it does not get into any specifics . A lot of what the GL is about comes down to our own interpretation of what we think it should be .
Forum: German Look Tuning March 31st 2010, 01:20
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
Wally has become the GL thread police!

Wally has become the GL thread police!
Forum: German Look Tuning February 21st 2010, 14:44
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
I realize that this maybe highjacking the thread...

I realize that this maybe highjacking the thread a bit , but sinced the engine question had been an issue , it just seemed to me to be a natural tie-in . I hope I didn't upset everyone too much .
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Forum: German Look Tuning February 20th 2010, 20:00
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
There is a '65 I am actually eyeing right now ....

There is a '65 I am actually eyeing right now . If I buy this car I would most likely look at an IRS pan swap , or at the least an IRS conversion . Now , for the air-cooled engine supporters , I...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 11th 2010, 21:16
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
You are right about the rack and pinion steering...

You are right about the rack and pinion steering . I knew beetles went to 77 , and verts to 79 , but I didn't know supers only went to 75 . Wouldn't mind doing a vert - we will have to see what I can...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 10th 2010, 02:59
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
I can live with that!

I can live with that!
Forum: German Look Tuning February 10th 2010, 00:10
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Posted By Axl
Well , I had the same thing at my last shop ....

Well , I had the same thing at my last shop . Having been there 6 years , I got to know everyone quite well . I have only been at the new shop for 5 months , but already the busting of the chops is...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 9th 2010, 20:46
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
Totally agree with this!! There are many...

Totally agree with this!! There are many different styles for GL , and I can appreciate that some people don't want anything but aircooled . Just don't tell me that I can't have anything else .
Forum: German Look Tuning February 8th 2010, 20:57
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
So , hypothetically speaking , I take a beetle...

So , hypothetically speaking , I take a beetle and decide to put a waterboxer from a vanagon in it . Its still a VW engine , but according to the arguments made , not being aircooled means its not a...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 7th 2010, 12:28
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
I think a built-up air cooled engine is awesome ,...

I think a built-up air cooled engine is awesome , and I have no problems with using one , but when talking power and reliability , my personal choice would be a scooby engine just because you don't...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 5th 2010, 21:32
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
It seems to me that this point is debatable , and...

It seems to me that this point is debatable , and is a matter of opinion . In my opinion , the GL is about taking a car that is 30+ years old , and bringing it up to more modern standards . Like said...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 4th 2010, 21:30
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Posted By Axl
A lot of people are talking in this forum about...

A lot of people are talking in this forum about how german look is not regimented , and has the freedom to do a lot of different things . I like the ability to try different things . Saying it has to...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 7th 2007, 01:47
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
Nice square , but it is built for straight line...

Nice square , but it is built for straight line racing , and not much for handling (at least thats what I got from reading the ad). GL's are more about the handling and power , not just power .
Forum: German Look Tuning January 24th 2007, 22:02
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
17" rims seem to be the standard , but just like...

17" rims seem to be the standard , but just like most styles , its all up to the individual's taste and perception of what the look is . In my opinion , with so many different rim manufacturers and...
Forum: German Look Tuning April 4th 2006, 21:34
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
Fiberglass doors may save you some weight , but...

Fiberglass doors may save you some weight , but unless you are racing , and /or have a full roll cage , you may want to re-think this and go with the metal doors . How safe are the fiberglass doors...
Forum: German Look Tuning April 3rd 2006, 00:03
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
You may be right on track with that . I agree...

You may be right on track with that . I agree that the performance on the roads , and not 1/4 mile . The German cars are made to perform on the Autobahn , and have to be able to perform at a certain...
Forum: German Look Tuning January 20th 2006, 00:10
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
What a deep and profound statement! Almost...

What a deep and profound statement! Almost Zen-like!
Forum: German Look Tuning December 8th 2005, 23:01
Replies: 273
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Posted By Axl
If the car is not a 1302/03 , does that not mean...

If the car is not a 1302/03 , does that not mean it is not a GL? What about the GL Ghias and Type 2's out there ? Do they not count ? I personally don't think there should be limits put on what can...
Forum: German Look Tuning November 21st 2005, 23:07
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
I'll buy that!

I'll buy that!
Forum: German Look Tuning November 21st 2005, 00:22
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
Form may follow function , but I know that even...

Form may follow function , but I know that even though you may have a smoking performance car , you wouldn't want it to look like a piece of crap . I know I want a great looking car . I think I can...
Forum: German Look Tuning November 19th 2005, 15:00
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
Individuality is never a bad thing . The car I...

Individuality is never a bad thing . The car I want to build is like what PJL54Oval said - a little bit of this , a little bit of that , and a whole lot of ME ! Way to express it PJL54Oval ! Rock...
Forum: German Look Tuning October 16th 2005, 22:24
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
Speedy , I like how you have put it . I have seen...

Speedy , I like how you have put it . I have seen some Cal-lookers that have been modified , performance-wise , to be close to a GL , but again , the most important part seems to be "The Look" . I am...
Forum: German Look Tuning August 19th 2005, 22:40
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
I , like you , were not always into VeeDubs . My...

I , like you , were not always into VeeDubs . My passion used to (and to a point , still is ) American Muscle Cars , with the '66 Stang being my favourite . I didn't even look twice at VW'sw until I...
Forum: German Look Tuning August 17th 2005, 23:00
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
That may be correct , fot the most part , oicdn ,...

That may be correct , fot the most part , oicdn , but if you get down to it , the best cars (both GL's and ricer's ) are using the best parts available . Then you get the weekend warrior who is just...
Forum: German Look Tuning August 15th 2005, 23:07
Replies: 273
Views: 217,874
Posted By Axl
You may have seen my previous posts under the...

You may have seen my previous posts under the name of Axl R - I haven't been on for a while , and I forgot my login name - So I am now just plain , old AXL , at least until I forget this login and go...
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