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Forum: Brakes May 6th 2009, 09:09
Replies: 0
Views: 8,488
Posted By zydeco
Another Porsche/Kerscher brake converstion question

I have a line on some pretty crusty Porsche 4-piston calipers. From casual inspection, they look pretty rough and would need at least a rebuild but could be worse. The asking price is pretty cheap...
Forum: Off Topic January 2nd 2004, 13:24
Replies: 26
Views: 16,650
Posted By zydeco
Lessee - including the wife's cars: 1 - 1973...

Lessee - including the wife's cars:
1 - 1973 Superbeetle (still have - although in pieces at the mo)
2 - 199? Geo Metro (acckkk! wifes car before we were married)
3 - 1995 VW Passat VR6 5spd
4 -...
Forum: Suspension December 26th 2003, 00:45
Replies: 91
Views: 49,492
Posted By zydeco
I finally recieved mine from AC.net so I'm...

I finally recieved mine from AC.net so I'm officially out of the group buy. Good luck getting everyone together - it sounds like a good deal except for the weak dollar!
Forum: Suspension December 11th 2003, 07:42
Replies: 91
Views: 49,492
Posted By zydeco
Sorry for not updating for a while - I've been in...

Sorry for not updating for a while - I've been in Germany for the better part of the last two weeks.

I'm on the list for one of AC.nets 5bar Käfer-Cup braces. John mentioned the new shipment to me...
Forum: Suspension November 23rd 2003, 01:51
Replies: 91
Views: 49,492
Posted By zydeco
I've been looking for one (either 5bar käfer cup...

I've been looking for one (either 5bar käfer cup or tgfab) for months....

brian
Forum: Suspension November 13th 2003, 13:57
Replies: 4
Views: 6,295
Posted By zydeco
Don't forget to grease the pad carrier pins...

Don't forget to grease the pad carrier pins (assuming you're running Ghia style calipers). These can be a source of vibration and noise as well. I've used high temp synthetic grease with great...
Forum: Suspension October 29th 2003, 10:05
Replies: 4
Views: 5,946
Posted By zydeco
Indeed they are - I purchased the vented disc kit...

Indeed they are - I purchased the vented disc kit through CSP's USA distributor. The calipers are Ghia with a simple, free-hand cut (read: cheap and quite unsightly) aluminum spacer that spreads the...
Forum: Off Topic October 3rd 2003, 08:32
Replies: 38
Views: 20,707
Posted By zydeco
Its good to see what most of you do most of the...

Its good to see what most of you do most of the week when you're day dreaming about working on your VW!

I'm 30 with a wife and a 4month old daughter. Currently working as a civilian mechanical...
Forum: Wanted July 1st 2003, 08:37
Replies: 5
Views: 8,881
Posted By zydeco
I got mine from http://www.megabug.co.uk/ in the...

I got mine from http://www.megabug.co.uk/ in the UK. Shipping was a bit steep and with the weak dollar the price will be higher in US$ but in October 2002 I paid about $160 for a clean used pair of...
Forum: Engines June 13th 2003, 14:58
Replies: 4
Views: 9,542
Posted By zydeco
Lets see - I remember a couple of articles that...

Lets see - I remember a couple of articles that quoted 0-60mph/0-100kph times for the 72 VW 1303S (thats a superbeetle with stock 1600DP). They were in the 17-18 second range. The 1303 tips the...
Forum: German Look Tuning June 10th 2003, 15:51
Replies: 7
Views: 4,937
Posted By zydeco
If the roof rack is to be purely a "fashion...

If the roof rack is to be purely a "fashion statment", I'd dump it. If your looking for something functional to go on the roof of a GL style car, try a thule or Yakima rack system - both provide...
Forum: Suspension May 22nd 2003, 12:44
Replies: 3
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Views: 6,232
Posted By zydeco
http://www.classicandspeedparts.com/

http://www.classicandspeedparts.com/
Forum: Engines May 7th 2003, 10:02
Replies: 2
Views: 7,875
Posted By zydeco
Also, look for exhaust leaks around the...

Also, look for exhaust leaks around the heads/j-pipes and at the collecter (assuming a header style exhaust system).
Forum: Off Topic February 17th 2003, 11:41
Replies: 18
Views: 7,833
Posted By zydeco
Yeah, I was watching some WRC highlights from a...

Yeah, I was watching some WRC highlights from a rally up in Scandinavia (in the snow of course) - you should have seen some of those tires on those cars. They looked like 165/16s with 1inch spikes on...
Forum: Off Topic February 16th 2003, 16:47
Replies: 18
Views: 7,833
Posted By zydeco
I've got a 2000 Audi A4 1.8t quattro - does that...

I've got a 2000 Audi A4 1.8t quattro - does that count? I love the looks of the 4000 though. You can't beat quattro - we're getting dumped on in here in D.C. but I've had no problems. This thing...
Forum: Suspension January 27th 2003, 11:07
Replies: 1
Views: 7,354
Posted By zydeco
Wheel refinishing on the right coast

Anybody have a good recommendation for the refinishing wheels. I know of Wheel enhancements out on the left coast but was looking for something on the east coast, closer to Washington D.C..
I have a...
Forum: Suspension January 24th 2003, 17:41
Replies: 2
Views: 8,145
Posted By zydeco
I think its the brake kit

I have the CSP vented rotor kit that has expanded the track by about 10mm per side. I'm sure that doesn't help. On my car it looks great as it is sitting still with a nice flush look to the fenders...
Forum: Suspension January 24th 2003, 11:07
Replies: 2
Views: 8,145
Posted By zydeco
CSP vented brakes and Porsche Wheels...

OK fellow GLer's,
I've got a 1973 Superbeetle with the 3 bolt suspension. I've upgraded the front brakes to the CSP vented kit with Euro disc brake spindles as well as Topline adjust-a-struts and...
Forum: German Look Tuning January 17th 2003, 08:30
Replies: 29
Views: 13,833
Posted By zydeco
Re: My (usually incorrect) 2 cents

I think this is usually done for emissions purposes on newer cars (since the mid 70's in the US) to prevent hydrocarbons from the crankcase from venting to the atmosphere. Still a good idea though....
Forum: German Look Tuning January 16th 2003, 17:47
Replies: 29
Views: 13,833
Posted By zydeco
Me thinks thats not such a good idea....

and here's why. If you drill a hole in the sump, put a hose fitting on it, and plug the hose in to it, you've got a hose dangling around waiting to catch something as you're driving. If it snags...
Forum: Suspension January 16th 2003, 08:44
Replies: 7
Views: 8,618
Posted By zydeco
Thanks Supe!

I was just getting ready to post a message over on SBO! Good timing.

Brian
Forum: Suspension January 14th 2003, 09:04
Replies: 7
Views: 8,618
Posted By zydeco
Thanks a bunch Steve! Maybe the 1302...

Thanks a bunch Steve!

Maybe the 1302 spindles have the Part No. stamped on them? I'll have to see when I get a hold of a set.

Thanks fellow GLers
Forum: Suspension January 13th 2003, 09:58
Replies: 7
Views: 8,618
Posted By zydeco
1302/03 Disc Spindles - Part No?

Does anyone have the part numbers for the Disc brake spindles for Superbeetles (1302 and 1303)?

Thanks.
Forum: Engines October 31st 2002, 23:34
Replies: 8
Views: 12,225
Posted By zydeco
Hey LOAF, Of course the state is gonna give you...

Hey LOAF,
Of course the state is gonna give you thier easiest answer - "It has to be stock motor with no mods, blah blah blah". In my area (Norhtern VA) we have the rolling road emissions test as...
Forum: Engines October 30th 2002, 14:44
Replies: 8
Views: 12,225
Posted By zydeco
If NJ is strict about the visual inspection, then...

If NJ is strict about the visual inspection, then you're sortof stuck. The '78 has a cat right? If so, toss out the merged header idea and maybe the cam/ration rockers. Head work may help a little,...
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