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Old November 21st 2003, 01:17
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You could use some surge tanks mounted inside the car. My motorcycle has ram air and uses surge tanks to keep rain water out of the airbox. Basicly they work by allowing the air to slow down via an expansion chamber. All you need is a drain to let the dirt and water out of it every once and awhile....
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Old November 21st 2003, 07:19
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or recess it into the roof?
That's what i have been thinking of...

For the rain I split the tubing to the enginecompartement in two.. The upper tube goes to the engine, the smaller under tube goes to outside the car an let the rain and other water floud back besides the rearaxle..

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Old November 21st 2003, 16:23
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Here's a link to one of the photos from 55superbeetle: http://community.webshots.com/photo/...92934191HuOWsb

I like this one a lot, a little more subtle (not the car ... it's not that subtle ) than some of the other methods. It would take some work, but ...

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Old November 22nd 2003, 04:42
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WOW! I never even thought about a surge tank of any sort that would be a great I dea, but I have to think about where to put it because I'm planing on putting audio components in the back (easily removable, of coarse, for auto-x)so if you guys get any more ideas let me know!
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Old November 22nd 2003, 19:20
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You could always move your fire wall in a few inches to get more space. I move mine in 10" and up 5" in front and 10" in the rear so I can hide the future turbo away from road debris and V-8 owners eyes. You could mount the surge tank in the created space. Besides if you make the fire wall panels removable you can get quick access to your engine and transmission...
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Old November 23rd 2003, 00:14
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I've thought about doing that for a while, and keep switching between wether I want to or not:silly:

There was an article in the September 2003 issue of VWtrends thats gave me the idea of doing that.
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Old November 23rd 2003, 01:16
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I will have some pictures of my firewall soon, If you want I can post them.
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Sure.

If you do, would you be able to cover the entire fire wall, so I can get a better idea on what I might do?:haveadrin
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Old November 23rd 2003, 01:30
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Sure can do. My car is in 10,000 pieces right now so I can take a picture from any angle.:silly: I just have to finnish up a roll of film and have it developed onto a photo CD.
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SWEEEEEEET

can't wait to see them!
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Old November 23rd 2003, 01:35
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Should have them by Monday.
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Old November 24th 2003, 01:56
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Thats great man!!

I'd really like to see how you did it, some pics (other than in a magazine) would be nice!

Thanx!
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Old November 25th 2003, 21:15
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Not quite done but you get the idea.
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Another picture.
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Old November 25th 2003, 21:18
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