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Forum: Body April 27th 2007, 07:19
Replies: 1
Views: 1,386
Posted By Ian66
I used the lightest weight carbon I could with 1...

I used the lightest weight carbon I could with 1 layer of fiberglass in the middle, not vacuum formed to make dashboards, engine bay firewalls and heat shielding. The sheet of carbon that I made was...
Forum: Body January 30th 2007, 06:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,793
Posted By Ian66
Are you still making widened guards? I'm after a...

Are you still making widened guards? I'm after a full set of 4 guards for a 1966 bug. I'd like to keep the stock sort of shape, but go 2" wider front and rear.

Pics would be appreciated too.
...
Forum: Engines October 24th 2005, 18:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,750
Posted By Ian66
As I was going to be replacing my alternator soon...

As I was going to be replacing my alternator soon I figured I might upgrade to something with higher output.

I might just be best to stick with the 11 blade fan and avoid any problems then and try...
Forum: Transmissions October 23rd 2005, 23:11
Replies: 3
Views: 3,262
Posted By Ian66
I was looking at this box too and though hmmm.. I...

I was looking at this box too and though hmmm.. I wonder if it could be made to fit a vw and still maintain a rear engine (not mid engine) configuration.

Can anyone confirm that?

I guess the...
Forum: Engines October 23rd 2005, 23:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,750
Posted By Ian66
964 12 blade vs 911 11 blade alternator

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm if the 964 alternator will be a direct bolt in replacement for 911 fan conversions that usually use the 911 5 or 11 blade fans?

I mean is the outside diameter the...
Forum: Suspension March 19th 2005, 05:45
Replies: 1
Views: 1,839
Posted By Ian66
Wheel hop control. Kafier/berg brace and Oil coolers... WTF?

Hi All,

So i've got a wheel hop problem and need to add some kind of traction device to combat it.

It seems that the 3 bar kafier brace system works very well and is popular, plus also allows...
Forum: Suspension February 9th 2005, 00:11
Replies: 1
Views: 2,148
Posted By Ian66
Which coil-over shocks do I use?

I want to upgrade my front and rear suspension to use coil-over shocks in the hopes of gaining better stability at speed and while under braking. The car currently has K+L + Swing axel suspension...
Forum: Suspension February 4th 2005, 16:32
Replies: 3
Views: 2,234
Posted By Ian66
ah well, I guess I just have to a mock up fit and...

ah well, I guess I just have to a mock up fit and see how it goes. I currently have pirelli on my 15" wheels and have nad no problems and great wet and dry traction so i'll probably end up with them...
Forum: Suspension February 4th 2005, 05:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,234
Posted By Ian66
Will my wheels still fit?

Hi,

I'm just about to convert my rear brakes to 944 turbo ones with 4 pot turbo calipers. At present I have type 3 drums re-drilled to 5x130, and a set of porsche 15x7" fuchs. The tranny's using...
Forum: Suspension December 11th 2004, 04:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,439
Posted By Ian66
Talking Hi, I'm still collecting parts to do the...

Hi,

I'm still collecting parts to do the same conversion you've done here, but i'm not exactly sure what you've used.

I've got the 83 944 hubs that I will soon have the 15mm removed from the...
Forum: Suspension November 30th 2004, 23:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,649
Posted By Ian66
Anyone know where to get 944 hubs from?

Hi,

I'm trying to track down a pair of 944 non turbo 83-88 rear hubs so I can convert my rear brakes, but can't find an australian supplier.

Does anyone know of a company that will be able to...
Forum: Suspension November 9th 2004, 19:43
Replies: 1
Views: 2,264
Posted By Ian66
Rear porsche brakes to match my 944T front.

Hi All,

I'm currently running a Porsche 944 turbo brake system on the front of my bug and want to upgrade the rear end to match. The front end is using 298mm ventilated discs and brembo 32/44...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 23rd 2004, 09:28
Replies: 3
Views: 2,087
Posted By Ian66
Thumbs up Which mirrors will look cool?

Hey All,

I'm preparing to have my car completely resprayed/rebuilt in the german look style, but have yet to choose a pair of mirrors that won't look out of place...

Does anyone have any...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 21st 2004, 08:54
Replies: 2
Views: 2,599
Posted By Ian66
White and Silver German lookers with Cup2 Wheels

Hi All,

I'm trying to fine some pictures of a pre65 VW Type 1 German looker thats wearing either the porsche arctic silver colour or a pearl white and a set of '93 964 17" cup wheels.

I'm about...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 4th 2004, 08:43
Replies: 3
Views: 2,885
Posted By Ian66
My car is currently turbocharged and uses a CB...

My car is currently turbocharged and uses a CB performance turbo header as well. I don't know anything about an eclipse turbo charger, but if the engine capacity is the same size as your vw engine it...
Forum: Transmissions January 9th 2004, 09:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,455
Posted By Ian66
Berg 5 conversion....

Hi all,

I'm thinking of converting my gearbox to a 5 speed, but haven't had much luck in locating much reading material about the berg5.

Does anyone have any links to provide me with some food...
Forum: Engines January 6th 2004, 09:44
Replies: 16
Views: 5,181
Posted By Ian66
Thanks for the advise everyone. I'll be...

Thanks for the advise everyone. I'll be re-fabricating the rear section of my porsche cooling system to seal the leaks off. I will probably cut a hole in under the license plate light as well while...
Forum: Suspension January 5th 2004, 07:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,883
Posted By Ian66
I don't have much more info sorry. I wish I'd...

I don't have much more info sorry. I wish I'd taken more pictures, but I've documented the process of the caliper modification and it will appear as a technical artical in the www.germanlook.com main...
Forum: Engines January 4th 2004, 07:27
Replies: 16
Views: 5,181
Posted By Ian66
Hi All, Yes your right in that I do have...

Hi All,

Yes your right in that I do have sealing problems, but they are going to be very difficult to work around, as the tinware at the back of my engine bay is actually custom made aluminium,...
Forum: Engines January 2nd 2004, 22:08
Replies: 16
Views: 5,181
Posted By Ian66
Improving engine cooling when you already have a Porsche 911 cooling kit

Hi all,

I've noticed that with my porsche 911 cooling system the engine temp is perfect when the car is in motion, but when stationary the engine temp will rise quite a lot.

I think it has...
Forum: Suspension January 2nd 2004, 10:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,883
Posted By Ian66
Porsche 944 Turbo brakes on King and Link suspension

Hi all,

I've just recently finished converting some Porsche 944 brakes for my King and Link suspension beetle.

I've used a machined bush method to get the disc on the CB dropped disc brake...
Forum: Suspension November 9th 2003, 18:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,189
Posted By Ian66
My conversion works a little diferent than most. ...

My conversion works a little diferent than most.

I've used 86 944 turbo hubs, calipers and 298mm turbo disks.

To convert the hub, I've had a machine shop make up some bear bushes to increase...
Forum: Suspension November 7th 2003, 22:22
Replies: 2
Views: 2,189
Posted By Ian66
Which wheel spacers do I need?

Hey all,

I've just finished the conversion of a set ot '86 944 Turbo fron brakes for my K+L suspension '66 beetle, but have just found out my 15"x6" fuch wheels will not clear the calipers...
...
Forum: Suspension October 8th 2003, 22:35
Replies: 3
Views: 2,626
Posted By Ian66
944 Caliper diferences? Conversion problems

Hi All,

I am in the process of converting a set of CB dropped link pin (disc version) to accept a set of porsche 944 brakes+discs.

So far I've had a set of bushes made up to adapt the spindle...
Forum: Suspension September 21st 2003, 23:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,602
Posted By Ian66
Fitting a anti-sway bar to a narrowed front end (HELP)

Hi All,

I've just finished narrowing my front suspension by 3 inches, and am about to weld on some anti-sway bar mounts, but have discovered that my old anti-sway bar is too wide.

How is the...
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