Draft of new club rules

[zen]

Originally Posted by boygenius

How about some points for chassis detail.

I only wet sanded my chassis between coats of paint... both sides... Just looking for some points.

points aren't awared for sickness.

actually that and suspension detail are probably worth noting in some way. will think that over.

panel, that is exactly what i want to make sure is accounted for. in many cases it makes sense to do an engine swap and with the stock engine have massive HP. you shouldn't have to do it all through engine mods. but we do want to ensure they are quality jobs and not someone having half an engine sticking out of the back. tough to figure out how to ensure that.

[Panelfantastic]

That's easy. Just use the monster garage creedo...only really mean it, "conversion must appear to be stock", "must fit within the confines of the original engine bay".

[NO_H2O]

I agree with Panel. There has to be a "Quality of Workmanship" statment. No chains, crappy welded iron brackets ( I know Iron stock must be used, but no half thought out, nasty looking stuff that looks like it belongs on an old Liquer still from the back 40.)

[yellow73]

I just reviewed the draft rules - been a bit behind lately.
Just for a laugh I applied the class scoring to my fairly stock bug and came up with the following:

Engine: 8
Trans: 3
Brakes: 3
Suspension: 8
Wheels: 0
Body: 4
Interior: 6

The only exclusionary class is for the wheels, but since this represents much of the essence of the club - I get it.

I was pleasantly suprised that I exceeded the Class One score in all areas but one...guess I really will have to do something about those wheels.....

As for class names...VKG Lite and VKG Works....!!!!!
I will try and come up with something better.

[craigt-from-atl]

I think the revision of the rules is the correct thing to do also and look good so far.

I am still not quite in the market for my next beetle yet, but have always known I wanted to go with a Type IV engine and Porsche brakes. Other modifications will be made to make it a more safe vehicle, but I'm not sure how much else I want to do yet.

The initial guidelines for inclusion in the club had me turned off a bit. I kinda liked the idea of a 'sleeper' look and didn't really want to dechrome, repaint, replace all interior, etc. I did some initial estimating on what I'd like to do and found myself in the lower of the two classes, but in most cases in the higher class. I'm with (I think Pillow said it) in that it will meet my needs and I would just be happy to be included.

I think it's good for the club to widen the scope of the acceptable cars. I may not be 100% GL hardcore, but definitely would have more GL than some of the 'regular' clubs around. It would be good for me to be able to associated with guys that have the same type of engines and brakes to help me learn more.

So bravo on the rules adjustments. I should be seriously looking for an early beetle around October.

[zen]

good to hear from you Craig and thanks for the input. i am trying to find the time to make the last few changes. i expect these rules to be in place in July.

when you start your hunt, let us ATL guys know if you need any help. give us what you want and i'm sure we can help track something down.

[EASY RIDER]

What about front mounted air dams? Do these go with the German Look?