180hp 1.8t in Bug

[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

[Panelfantastic]

Expect the prices to be high. Their normal clientel has money to burn. I asked them about making me a new dipstick and flexible tube for the Eco (ended up tweaking the orig and using it) and they said "no prob, send the orig for a pattern and we'll have it back in a couple weeks". Remember, this would have been all billet, braided housing, billet bracket, etc. cost about $75-100. Fair enough for a trick piece but pricey for a dipstick.

Jeff-

[Phat73VW]

whats the latest on this car?

[volkdent]

The latest is I've been working on the braking system. I've also been renovating a house and taking a CAD course at the local JC, and doing some travelling, so the bugs been a little neglected. Hope to change that within a couple of weekends. Once I move into the new house I'll also have a new garage to work out of that's within earshot instead of being across town.

Jason

[bow]

excuse my ignorance but is that all wheel steering?

[volkdent]

Originally Posted by bow

excuse my ignorance but is that all wheel steering?

Obviously your not ignorant at all because that is exactly what it is! Only it's not because it won't be utilized on the rear. It is fixed right now, and eventually the steering rack won't be there at all.

Cement work has started for the garage foundations, and I may be able to move into the house this weekend. Front calipers FINALLY showed up today, so this weekend I'll be sending off one of those and one rotor to Lanner.

Sorry nothing too interesting to report, life gets in the way of bug love sometimes!

Jason