180hp 1.8t in Bug

[volkdent]

Originally Posted by zeroaxe

Just a shot in the dark here (I am still learning myself about all this malarky!), but wont the tie-rods(that is what they are called, no?) give you the ability to adjust toe-in, toe-out on the wheels? I do know that the steering rack-part will need to be a solid piece in the future though. I just thought that part of that solid piece might still have these tie-rods to allow you to make those adjustments?

Oh, btw, if I haven't introduced myself yet.... My name is Theo, lived in London before moving to France, born in S.Africa though(20km from Jo'burg). Got a 1303 Super(year?) that was refered to by a friend as a "rust bucket" that needs a resto. A '66 Type 3 Fastback and a CombiSplit is in the NEAR future!

Hey Theo, great to meet you. One of my good friends here is from S.A., but he's got a disease called rugby. You havn't caught that have you?

Yeah, its just a toe adjustment. They are very common on the rear end of a lot of cars. The inner balljoint will stay in the same position, just the mount will be solid and stable.

Jason

[zeroaxe]

Originally Posted by volkdent

Hey Theo, great to meet you. One of my good friends here is from S.A., but he's got a disease called rugby. You havn't caught that have you?

Aahhhhh, the game of REAL MEN! Yes, I support the sport too, but am not a FANATIC about it. I prefer motorsports. Motorcycling to be more accurate...... Well, to be exact, MotoGP and WorldSuperbikes!!! :agree:

Originally Posted by volkdent

Yeah, its just a toe adjustment. They are very common on the rear end of a lot of cars. The inner balljoint will stay in the same position, just the mount will be solid and stable.

Jason

I get ya! It makes sense. When I saw the set-up, I just thought that it could be of some use

[volkdent]

The motor is back in. It's a tight fit, but it fits! I found out that one of the stock 1.8t coolant hoses will run right into my aluminum side tubes! I swear, I've been surprised again and again how this thing almost feels like it's supposed to be in there. I'll be ordering the standalone EFI tomorrow.

Here's the coolant lines:







Jason

[volkdent]

Here's everything in:







Jason

[volkdent]

Recieved the 034 EFI yesterday. Electronics aren't that special to look at. Awefully expensive little box. Also recieved the standard cable throttle body.

Any suggestions for where to get really good quality bulk length cable for a throttle?

Jason

[Panelfantastic]

Lokar
They do some really nice streetrod stuff. Didn't see bulk cable on their site but it doesn't hurt to ask.


Jeff-

[volkdent]

Thanks Jeff, I fired them off an email to see how long their standard universal cable is. I'm thinking I can probably get bulk throttle cable from a motorcycle shop too, but I'm not sure if it is heavy-duty enough.

Jason