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volkdent
January 13th 2010, 22:02
Hey there, my name is Jason. I'm originally from B.C., Canada, but after schooling I now live in Santa Rosa, CA

These are pics as my baby came together. All these shots are in our barn or outside my parents house. In retrospect, I should have been more thorough but this was back in '87 and I wasn't as smart as I am now:lmao:. Kind of rough but it worked. I completely stripped the pan, sandblasted, primered, sanded and painted it in my barn. Had the bodywork done by a stoner and the paint done by a place in Aldergrove. It was single stage and I have to say I think it turned out OK! The color of the pan is from a 60's British Cortina, if memory serves.

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Did I mention it was the '80's? The color was a sort of pastel green that matched one of the Maui and Sons symbols colors... I was a wanna be California surfer dude living in B.C. There was a really cool blue bug in England that was just monochrome that I thought was awesome too...

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It looked like this until about 2002, when I got tired of trying to keep the aircooled motor going, I started thinking about reliable big power for a reasonable price. I started thinking about how a big powered bug would need to handle better, so I started thinking about f/r balance. Mid-engine would make that better right?I bought an old GTI for $100 and started taking measurements off of it and some pictures. I scaled them and a picture of the top of a vw pan and did some measurements and found out a VW watercooled motor would fit in the back of a bug. I didn't want to just open up massive holes in the bug, I still wanted it to be mostly bug, so making it fit without a ton of cutting was really important.

Once I knew it would fit, I ordered a 1.8t and an O2J tranny from a now-defunk place called Ron's Parts Incorporated (RPI). The guy I worked with there had actually amassed some parts to do something like this himself, so he also had a Porsche Boxter shifter linkage and was able to get me some G60 hubs and some big brakes that would be used for the rear. Then the cutting began, and the jig from the GTI fitted. This is all very complicated, but this was my first attempt at something this large, I would have done it much more directly if I did it again.

I also starting thinking that all this power would need to be controlled, so I knew the stock suspension setup wasn't going to handle it and the wishbone suspension idea was born:

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The wishbone buildup forum is here:

Wishbone Suspension Bolt-On Kit (http://www.germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=676)

The 1.8t buildup forum is here:

180hp 1.8t in a Bug (http://www.germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4697)

And the Brake buildup is here:

Let There Be Brakes (http://www.germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6922)

volkdent
January 14th 2010, 01:17
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volkdent
January 14th 2010, 01:24
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volkdent
January 14th 2010, 02:08
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volkdent
January 14th 2010, 02:20
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January 14th 2010, 02:31
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volkdent
January 14th 2010, 02:49
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volkdent
January 14th 2010, 02:56
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volkdent
January 14th 2010, 03:01
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NO_H2O
January 14th 2010, 09:44
Lots of nice work in that one Jason. I love the front suspension.

johnnyvee
January 14th 2010, 11:33
when do you sleep :D

ricola
January 14th 2010, 15:20
Nice summary!

Any idea how much bhp that intercooler should be good for? I'm vaguely considering sticking with air/air in the back ducted from both wings...

volkdent
January 14th 2010, 21:32
Thanks guys, long winded, but that's how it is. It's been going on since I was 15 and I'm 37 now, so I won't be resting anytime soon. You've see my signature, right?

Nice summary!

Any idea how much bhp that intercooler should be good for? I'm vaguely considering sticking with air/air in the back ducted from both wings...

This is the link to the intercooler, says 350+ hp and I've seen it other places for that hp rating too.

Small Intercooler (http://www.034motorsport.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_92&products_id=594)

BTW, would you consider making your own build thread? I know you maintain your own site updates, but it would be really awesome to have a few pics posted here and at least the update links as they come?

Jason

wrenchnride247
January 14th 2010, 22:20
Thanks guys, long winded, but that's how it is. It's been going on since I was 15 and I'm 37 now, so I won't be resting anytime soon. You've see my signature, right?

That is a really long time Jason...don't feel so bad about mine now :rolleyes:
Seriously though, I have enjoyed seeing all the "out of the box" ideas you've been doing with this project. Keep it up man! :D

ricola
January 15th 2010, 15:19
I've got this one here (not that current really):
http://germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182

Volkszone:
http://www.volkszone.co.uk/VZi/showthread.php?t=544689

Aussieveedubber forum:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=75812

Mainly due to higher traffic and thea fact that aussie's are more into subaru conversions...

volkdent
January 15th 2010, 23:56
These just came today. I paid $670 shipped for them, a bunch of guys were asking over $800 without shipping or center caps for them, so I figured this was a decent deal. I'm very happy they are 55 ET for both, easy to add spacers if I need them, but I'd rather have clearance. I think I have 55s now, but I might have a set of 52s on the front, and an extra 3mm would be great. They have hardly worn Michelins on them too, but they are old, have some cracks in them, so they'll be fun for donuts and burnouts!

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Jason

hotsauce
January 20th 2010, 22:13
Wow....Just wow.


That front suspension setup is the cats ass. Wouldnt mind having one for a future build.

You think something like that is possible for a bus?

volkdent
January 21st 2010, 01:06
Wow....Just wow.


That front suspension setup is the cats ass. Wouldnt mind having one for a future build.
You think something like that is possible for a bus?

ANTHING is possible, you just need a brain, some time, some money, and maybe a touch of crazy.:D

Jason

Panelfantastic
January 22nd 2010, 18:42
The only thing that would make the bus conversion tough is the steering. The rack would be two feet behind the steering column.

Jeff-

hotsauce
January 22nd 2010, 20:25
ANTHING is possible, you just need a brain, some time, some money, and maybe a touch of crazy.:D

Jason

So ive got 2 out of the 4 items listed. Time, and crazy. Just no brain and no money.....:lmao::lmao:

hotsauce
February 13th 2010, 15:54
Any progress? im quite intrigued by this build.

volkdent
February 16th 2010, 00:31
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This is the latest purchase. Its called an 02M, and it's a 6 speed tranny that came in a 20th Anniversary GTi. These things can handle 600hp, I talked to a guy back east that has been putting over 800hp through this, bone stock except for a Peloquin LSD. I didn't want to keep working with the 02A I have now, they'll break with only 200hp.

Still in the body shop otherwise.

Jason

JK Fab
February 16th 2010, 00:33
Nice !!

NO_H2O
February 16th 2010, 15:54
A 6 speed will be very nice. The picture of your trans is all too real to me right now as I am in the middle of an 01M (POS automatic) to 02A (5 speed) swap on my wife's Jetta TDI. The parts swap isn't too bad but the electrical ECU/TCU stuff is a bit of a pain.

volkdent
February 16th 2010, 16:56
Not fun! Well if you hear of anyone else that needs an 02A, mine will be for sale later this year probably. It's had a bolt kit and seems to be working very well, and I've put very few miles on it since I bought it as a fresh rebuild.

Jason

volkdent
March 10th 2010, 18:39
Little to report except that the dude that was supposed to be doing the bodywork totally flaked on me. He had the car for over 10 weeks and it looks like there's maybe 6 hours of work on it if that. On top of that he says he's got 70 hours on it, BS!!!! He's just another burn out unfortunately. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, but no go. He needs dental work really badly, and that was supposed to be the trade.

On a bright note, after just snatching back the bug on Sunday, last night another patient/bodyman called me. I've always admired his work and the timing couldn't be better, so he's coming over tonight to see what is going on, hopefully I'll be in a better place. He'll be able to come over and work on the car at home so I can help out and watch, and he's got old world work ethic. He's from the Czech Rep. and he's work on a lot of exotics, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and even this crazy transverse V16 exotic that a guy who left Lamborghini developed in the 90s, unfortunately it never took off. Called a Cizeta v16...

Jason

JK Fab
May 6th 2010, 21:50
Anything new Jason on your build ? Hope all is well !

Jeff

volkdent
May 11th 2010, 20:22
Hey Jeff,

Nothing too big to report, still being bodyworked but it is looking amazing! I'll get some pics up tonight maybe. The wheels are already at paint, they are going to be Jazz Blue, a VW color for the 20th Anniv. Edition GTi. It's blue(duh) but it gets a pearl clear coat over it that creates a really cool deep blue color but bright still. It was a pain to track down the paint code.

The funnier story is that I actually found the color I wanted, and that color happened to be on a Dooney & Bourke purse!!! I was shopping with my wife at Macy's and I saw the color in the display case. I said "Thats IT!!!" and as I got closer I realized it was a purse. Turns out my wife loved the color too, so that took care of her mothers day present AND my shade guide, or so I thought.

Turns out the color is "too clean" according to the paint people, basically the paint color has to be manufactured from scratch and can't be mixed from other colors. Thus the new color of Jazz Blue, which gets close to the same effect, just not as deep a blue/purple that the purse color was. It too is too clean a color, but at least I can order it. Should be painted within the next week or so, I'd like to hit Bugorama with it painted.

Jason

volkdent
May 11th 2010, 22:24
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The last shot is the color I'm going with on the wheels. The body will be Alpine White.

Jason

JK Fab
May 11th 2010, 22:29
AWESOME Jason ! Thanks for the updates ! Cant wait to see the finished product !

Jeff

Humble
May 11th 2010, 23:33
Can't wait to see it :)

volkdent
May 12th 2010, 01:15
R u guys going to Bugorama?

Jason

JK Fab
May 12th 2010, 20:07
I will be there for sure and I am bringing my blue car this time !!

hotsauce
May 12th 2010, 20:36
That blue is insane.:shocked:

volkdent
June 17th 2010, 01:13
Finally getting her back together again, havn't worked on the front lights yet, but the rears will be fine as is for awhile. I ended up using this door seal material for fender beading. It's non-porous and fireproof, as well as being very light and white!

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I ended up cutting a notch out of the right light, it was rusted so don't get too mad at me. It allows for a good license plate mounting point as well as a license plate light all in one. You can see the LED lights I shoved in there, they were really high end lights I got from Wal-Mart!!!

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Overall I'm really happy with how she's turning out, more pics to come.

Jason

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Luismj
June 17th 2010, 01:34
BAD BEETLE! Like it! :clap:

JK Fab
June 17th 2010, 02:04
Oh WOW !!!!!!!

That is bad ass for sure !!!!

Jim
June 17th 2010, 03:30
Awesome beetle!!!!!

NO_H2O
June 17th 2010, 04:03
That is looking very nice. Clean clean clean.

cobra
June 17th 2010, 08:15
Congratulations. The car looks very nice:):):)

Panelfantastic
June 17th 2010, 12:19
SuhWEET! Really looks good Jason!

I am a little concerned about the fire-resistant fender beading?!?:eek: What are you preparing for? :D

Jeff-

volkdent
June 17th 2010, 12:28
SuhWEET! Really looks good Jason!

I am a little concerned about the fire-resistant fender beading?!?:eek: What are you preparing for? :D

Jeff-

LOL! I hope nothing, but for example the exaust tips lie only about an inch away from the start of the fender beading on the rear fenders, then again I guess the fiberglass could go up in flames too!!!

Thanks for the comments guys, hope to have it more complete and get some better pictures taken this weekend.

Jason

Panelfantastic
June 17th 2010, 19:20
This is sofa king hot right here!!

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It needs absolutely nothing else (well, maybe some glass).

Jeff-

petevw
June 17th 2010, 21:07
Looks awesome Jason!

I like the clean lines. Great choice on the colour.

Pete

wrenchnride247
June 17th 2010, 21:47
Nice and clean...I like it!!

chug_A_bug
June 17th 2010, 22:46
looks Great man... Nice combo :)

Chris.

Steve C
June 18th 2010, 00:14
Hi

This car just keeps looking better & better.

What colour blue is that Golf? Paint code & car model would be helpful.

Steve

Humble
June 18th 2010, 19:27
damn that came out nice. I need to head up there again and see it in person, or maybe convince you to drive it down to santa cruz :)

volkdent
June 22nd 2010, 18:49
Steve, it's supposed to be Jazz Blue, VW paint code LW5Z, but as you can see my wheels don't look the same as the golf. I can only figure that the finish must be different, under the lighting conditions it looks ALOT different, or those added to some photoshop coloration. The color is pretty chamelion, but I've not seen that glow that the golf in the picture has, and what I wanted. I had bought my wife a purse that is the color I wanted and the color of the golf, but they couldn't duplicate it, the color would have to be custom built and could not just be mixed from existing colors apparently.

Santa Cruz is looking good with all the road shows you've been showing, I'll have to see if a cruise that way is in the cards. If not, your always welcomed back up here!

More pics already taken just not loaded up yet, so stay tuned. The front end is turning out really well.

Jason

Steve C
June 23rd 2010, 07:31
Hi

I thought your camera didn't catch the colour properly.

I keep changing my mind about what colour to paint my car.

When I fancy a colour I get some paint mixed up and paint an engine lid to see if I can live with that colour.

So far I have painted engine lids, black, orange, Apple green, silver, purple and now I will try to find a colour like the one on the Golf.

Steve

Steve C
June 23rd 2010, 07:38
Hi

I just realized that Phat73VW bug is painted Jazz blue.

Is Jazz blue a metallic?

Steve

volkdent
June 23rd 2010, 14:37
There are 2 VW Jazz Blues, one was on a 90's golf, but lacked the pearlescent component, and the one I have is the 20th Anniversary Edition Golf 1.8t color in which they added the pearl effect. I think Phat73s will probably be the same as my wheels.

Jason

Wally
June 23rd 2010, 16:55
Car does look bonkers! Well done indeed.
I had a Jazz blue Golf4 and was always under the impression that a nineties 911 Cup and the first Audi A4 RS Avants (with the cup1 wheels) had the same colour option.

volkdent
June 23rd 2010, 17:21
I think you're right, while searching for the color code I read a few comments on the Audis as well.

Jason

dub_crazee
June 24th 2010, 16:04
looks awesome - great job!

volkdent
June 29th 2010, 23:56
Another shot, I keep waiting till sundown so I get this golden color and the wheels look dark, but I'll get some sunny ones soon.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697176.jpg

Just some random shots as it comes together, unfortunately it also has to come apart as I found that there was some stain coming through on the paint so fenders need to be repainted!!!:mad:

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697177.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697174.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697171.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697172.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697173.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697169.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697170.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697168.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/697175.jpg

chug_A_bug
June 30th 2010, 11:27
Looking BAD ASS man ;)
keep us updated :D
BTW I have the same side CF mirrors I would put locktight on the bolts as they like to rattle lose...
Chris.

zen
July 6th 2010, 13:13
Fantastic looking!!!!

Agreed on the side mirrors. Big PITA.

volkdent
July 6th 2010, 19:29
Fantastic looking!!!!

Agreed on the side mirrors. Big PITA.

Thanks man, I have access so I think I'm going to put some nyloc SS nuts on the inside, then put some epoxy over them to lock them onto the door skin and not have to deal with getting back to hold them later. Clean the surface up and grease the bolt should allow for the bolt to come out of the epoxy but the nut to stayed glued to the inside of the door. Thanks for the insight and suggestions guys, it will save me trouble down the road.

Jason

johnnyvee
July 7th 2010, 11:02
Volkdent ride is lookin sick

I saw you have the removable rear decklid, what size pins are you using :confused:

volkdent
July 7th 2010, 13:05
Volkdent ride is lookin sick

I saw you have the removable rear decklid, what size pins are you using :confused:

It's been awhile, but I think I got them from the hardware store for tractor stuff, honestly can't remember though. They fit perfectly, so maybe I got them from a VW supplier? Look at the various venders, I bet someones got them.

Jason

Steve C
July 8th 2010, 02:40
Volkdent ride is lookin sick

I saw you have the removable rear decklid, what size pins are you using :confused:

Hi

Beetle dipsticks work as well, 40 hp ones are the best as they have a smaller handle, of course you need to shorten one leg.

I've used the hardware store type and they scratch paint on the outer edge of the hinge.

Steve

NO_H2O
July 8th 2010, 07:25
Very clean looking. Can't wait to see some video.

Jadewombat
July 8th 2010, 09:44
Just looking at your side mirror, I was wondering if anyone makes a cool looking set of mirrors that thread into the stock hole? I know there are quite a few sport bike mirrors to choose from, don't really want to drill more holes if I don't have too.

Steve C
July 8th 2010, 23:52
Just looking at your side mirror, I was wondering if anyone makes a cool looking set of mirrors that thread into the stock hole? I know there are quite a few sport bike mirrors to choose from, don't really want to drill more holes if I don't have too.

Hi

Sorry about the thread hijack.

On my old 1302 I cut the stock mirrors down to just a stalk drilled and taped the stalk and bolted modified Ford mirrors to the stalk.

Steve

volkdent
July 9th 2010, 11:13
Hi

Sorry about the thread hijack.

On my old 1302 I cut the stock mirrors down to just a stalk drilled and taped the stalk and bolted modified Ford mirrors to the stalk.

Steve

No worries Steve, thanks for sharing, I think thats a great idea. Any closeups of the mirror?

Jason

Steve C
July 10th 2010, 10:22
No worries Steve, thanks for sharing, I think thats a great idea. Any closeups of the mirror?

Jason

Hi Jason

I've sold the car, but I kept the mirror stalks. I've attached another photo of my old car with the mirrors, they were used on local Ford Falcons (same model Falcon that Mel Gibson drove in Mad Max/Road Warrior) down here in the 70s, they had section on them that I cut off and glassed over where they bolted to the door.

The orange mirror is random mirror I found on eBay to show how they look with attaching section still attached.

The two black mirrors are the sort I'm going to be using on my new car, again from an old local Falcon.

Steve

volkdent
July 10th 2010, 12:07
Very cool, I think a lot of late model bugs could use the idea! Have you posted these in a separate "Mirror Mounting" post in body? Might be nice, those looking probably won't see it in here!

Jason

Steve C
July 10th 2010, 19:23
Hi Jason

Good idea, I will repost it. The great thing about is you can change mirror styles without drilling more holes.

Steve

volkdent
August 14th 2010, 02:13
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/713107.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/713108.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/713109.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/713110.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/713111.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/713112.jpg

Jason

wrenchnride247
August 14th 2010, 22:39
That is looking outstanding Jason! Great job man! :cool:

cobra
August 19th 2010, 13:57
This looks very good. You give me good ideas :-) Thanks Jason

V8SuperBeetle
August 20th 2010, 16:05
Looking good Jay. Coming together nicely. I like your LED idea for the turn signals. I'm still trying to figure out a slick way to do mine before I get it painted.

volkdent
August 21st 2010, 16:47
Just thought I throw in a few pics of the roof spoiler, it's really well done and Joe really came through.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716326.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716325.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716324.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716323.jpg

Jason

F-22A
September 27th 2010, 05:02
Done any more Jason? I can't wait to see the LED light's in and working!

volkdent
September 28th 2010, 20:28
Not a smidge, I've had a non-productive summer except for the paint, some purchases, and the engine compartment fabrication.

I really got slowed down after the paint didn't turn out, it really took the wind out of my sails to put a lot of time in putting things back together only to find out I had to pull it all apart again.

Just the week after the paint was done I had a 5 hour sinus surgery at UCSF. It has really helped me a lot but took a lot out of me from the general anesthetic and healing combined with another post-op sinus infection. Then travelling, got sick, now it's 105 today! I think this weekend might be the back to work weekend.

The next bottleneck is that before I get it repainted I want to get the roll cage done, and before I get that done I need to fabricate some connectors that allow the rollcage to actually bolt to the front suspension subframe. That's on me, so once I fabricate those I can bug the roll cage guy to take on my project, then as soon as that's done the painter is ready to repaint, and blah blah blah, the project moves on!

Jason

Bug@5speed(US)
September 28th 2010, 22:10
Hey Volkdent..

I hear you on that Anethesia, I just had my tonsils removed at age (37), recovery was a b*tch..

Keep us posted,
Alex

F-22A
October 4th 2010, 04:10
I really got slowed down after the paint didn't turn out, it really took the wind out of my sails to put a lot of time in putting things back together only to find out I had to pull it all apart again

Hope you're back up to full health and speed soon.

What happened with the paint?

F-22A
October 4th 2010, 04:12
I hear you on that Anethesia, I just had my tonsils removed at age (37), recovery was a b*tch..

Keep us posted,
Alex

I heard that in adult life having your tonsils removed can turn nasty. Luckily I had mine removed when I was 9 or something.

NO_H2O
October 4th 2010, 08:02
As you get older, everything is a b1tch.

volkdent
October 4th 2010, 18:10
It doesn't get any easier, that's for sure!!!

On the paint, apparently the catalyst in the bondo can bleed through in certain conditions. The stains look to be in the bondo areas, so that makes sense, but what doesn't make sense is the different colors of white that were sprayed from the same mix of paint. I have a hunch they were sprayed on different days, and just sitting mixed in the paint pot had some sort of effect, that and maybe a weather change is all I can come up with.

Jason

volkdent
November 6th 2010, 01:13
Small update:

Before I get the roll cage built, I needed to get some specialized parts. These are some parts I had turned then lightened up myself. There are 2 cups that bolt onto the back of the front suspension subframe allowing the front subframe to be bolted to the roll cage.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/742664.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/742663.jpg

Then 2 sets of male/female attachments that will allow the rear subframe to be bolted to the roll cage. They will be welded to the top ends of the front vertical tubes.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/742665.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/742666.jpg

Jason

Bug@5speed(US)
November 6th 2010, 11:51
Hey Volkswagen can u send me some info on your radiator. I just committed a sin this weekend I'd the sohc 2.5 lt flat 4 type.
This looks small and compact

volkdent
November 7th 2010, 23:00
This is the guy that made them, he built another for me too that I severely damaged. I think his name is Bryan. Don't mention my name as he didn't built the last one he made me to spec and I didn't like it so he didn't like me. He did do a great job on both though, very talented and can cut cores, something not everyone will do, thus the compact size. Expect $450-600 as I recall.

Jason

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/238897.jpg

volkdent
November 18th 2010, 21:46
Finally getting a roll cage, just a few shots of it in progress:

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/747211.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/747212.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/747213.jpg

Jason

JK Fab
November 25th 2010, 17:25
jason who is doing the work ?

volkdent
November 25th 2010, 17:42
NorCal Sand and Off Road, he did a nice job, but I have an issue with the design so unfortunately about half of it has to be redone:(

Jason

Humble
November 25th 2010, 19:23
Hopefully he can redo the front down bars and get them closer to the a-pillars. One of the biggest problems I have with my cage is the a-pillar gap. Good to see it's it's getting a cage, it means you can go faster.

volkdent
December 1st 2010, 19:19
Hopefully he can redo the front down bars and get them closer to the a-pillars. One of the biggest problems I have with my cage is the a-pillar gap. Good to see it's it's getting a cage, it means you can go faster.

Yeah, it's way to big a gap, it fouls the window crank, and its in my forward view AND it's about 2.5 inches from my left knuckles. If I were to lose it around a corner and start correcting, your hands just go for the wheel, they don't remember a bar in the way, so I'd be worried about spraining a finger in that scenario, the other is an impact in which a hand could be caught between the wheel and the bar, I don't suspect major damage as the wheels are usually pretty soft, but it could pin you. These are all worst case scenarios, but that is exactly when you wish you would have thought about it more.

Unfortunatlely it looks like in order to get the clearance I want we'll have to cut a couple of holes in the roof to finish the tops of the welds. The car is getting repainted anyway, but it's just more work. I don't like to have situations I'm not happy with stare at me everytime I get in the car, so I think I'll be happy with all the hassle in the end.

Humble
December 2nd 2010, 20:02
Your worries are well founded so don't think that you're being too picky. You definitely want the bars as close to the A and B pillars as possible. Normally to do the welds on top the cage is dropped through holes cut in the floor which are later repaired or covered by the feet plates, anything preventing you from taking a hole saw to the floor?

volkdent
December 7th 2010, 17:41
He built some very nice body-mounted bases for the cage, there's no going through those. As the body has to be repainted anyway, might as well just cut small holes through the roof, it's easy to get to to weld and bodywork.

Jason

volkdent
January 11th 2011, 02:13
No pics, sorry, but the A-pillar tubing has been replaced as per my request. Sooooo much better! They havn't been tied into the front suspension yet, but I just needed that done before the paint was redone, the other points are in non-paint sensitive areas. Now the window cranks have room, the visor can clear enough, visibility is not limited at all, and there is the max amount of room between the steering wheel and the tubing. Paint next, maybe off to the paint shop this weekend.

Ooops, I forgot to mention, NO HOLES CUT IN THE ROOF!!! whooo hoooo

Jason

volkdent
January 29th 2011, 02:11
Pics as promised! Nice big bases

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769413.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769412.jpg

.095 CroMo, I think I'll be adding another bar here to triangulate.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769411.jpg

Lots 'O room now between my knuckles and the bar, much more comfortable!

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769410.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769409.jpg

I told him to make it as tight to the door and dash as possible, and he did! It feels much more spacious in there now, was very claustrophobic before.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769406.jpg

Main hoop is purposely rear of the B-pillar, Will(Humble) will understand you don't want that nice big bar right next to your noggin in an accident. As it is all the bars around my head will be covered by impact foam.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769405.jpg

Tight! (Said with a Scottish accent)

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769403.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769402.jpg

The main hoop will triangulate to the rear at the top of the struts. Still kicking around the Boxster idea, so I didn't want to do this just yet. Like Humble mentioned on another post, this leg needs to be straight to fall within SCCA-NASA-FIA rules.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769400.jpg

You are only allowed 2 bends in the A post tube, so this worked out the best. I'll be adding another short piece at the top to triangulate that corner. It falls out of line of sight from the drivers seat and parallels the A pillar so it looks pretty nice too. Clears the window crank easily now and no where near the glove box.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769399.jpg

This used to be tied together with the old A post, but I told him just to get the new A post in so I could get the paint done then we will come back to it.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769415.jpg

I completed the lean-to part of the garage before the winter, but just finished pouring a section between the main pad and the fence last weekend. It's a big wide area to work on stuff and get dusty and dirty, then I can heat up the insulated area (M3 parked) when its cold or I'm working on something I'm doing cleanly.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769408.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/769397.jpg

I need to pull everything apart again now, get some of the finishing touches built before the paint is redone (LED housings, front splitter mounting points, 3rd exhaust hanger). I may even start playing with the rear end suspension to figure out if I can get some better geometry than I have.

Jason

Wally
January 29th 2011, 05:08
Nice work! Love the detailed pics and also the "Über schnell" license plate haha!

70Turbobug
January 30th 2011, 13:25
Nice work! Fantastic welding! I wish I could do that..

volkdent
February 14th 2011, 02:00
Finally go the LEDs installed, what a PITA for such a small detail! I've been planning this effect for years now though, so it's awefully nice to see it actually working!

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/775116.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/775117.jpg

Hopefully some more work on the rollcage this week and off to re-paint.

Jason

petevw
February 14th 2011, 03:48
Pretty cool Jason. :)

volkdent
February 23rd 2011, 04:17
Thx Pete, I hope the final effect is cool and not tacky!

She's back to paint as of tonight, so next week sometime I'll hopefully be looking at a car that's all one color!

Jason

ferfre007
February 25th 2011, 22:11
Just thought I throw in a few pics of the roof spoiler, it's really well done and Joe really came through.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716326.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716325.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716324.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/716323.jpg

Jason

Where do I get this? that page? beautiful Käfer

volkdent
February 28th 2011, 19:02
Where do I get this? that page? beautiful Käfer

PM sent to u.

Jason

ferfre007
March 1st 2011, 07:52
muchas gracias Jason


thank you very much, and answer your MP

volkdent
March 14th 2011, 02:50
Today I played with vinyl. Wrapping, who woulda thunk?

Looks really good, you can see it's wrapped in places, but you've got to look at the right spots to find it. The cage still needs a diagonal main hoop bar and then the rearward arms, so I'll peel off the areas to be welded then just patch them up with more vinyl!

Jason

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/784996.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/784997.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/784998.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785000.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785002.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785003.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785004.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785001.jpg

volkdent
March 15th 2011, 13:01
This is hopefully one of the next steps, should net about 350hp and be quite reliable.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/785504.jpg

Jason

Wally
March 15th 2011, 14:39
That IS quite the set-up!
Some of those parts look familiar as my daily is a 1.8 5V (not turbo) and I run the VDCS diagnostic for it. The logging is very cool to live happening actually. Maestro7 I recently read about, funny enough I now see you getting it to tune the stock ecu. Very cool! Let me know how that works out for you!

Thanks for the update!

volkdent
March 17th 2011, 01:14
The sad story is that I've already spent almost $3k on a standalone fully adjustable system that I'm sure you would just love. Trouble is that I can't spend enough brain cells to full understand the system so every time I do any change it has to go back to the dyno. It's NEVER run well, especially cold, and I'm just tired of dealing with it. A modded stock ECU will be able to keep up with a lot of changes and also use the knock sensors to keep it safe. Anyone want a 034 Motorsport IIc standalone ECU?

Jason

volkdent
March 28th 2011, 02:08
I finally started working on the duct system for the intercooler. I have built bucks to do a vacuum formed scoop, but I can't seem to find a vacuum forming machine to do it, plus I'd still have to work out how to get the air to the IC. This way I just need to hook up flexible hoses to a plenum around the IC. It's easier, will look ok, and mostly it just makes having the quarter windows pop out much easier. It was a PITA, but seems like it will work. Next some testing to confirm I'm actually getting the flow I need.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/789479.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/789478.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/789480.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/789481.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/789482.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/789483.jpg

Jason

Wally
March 28th 2011, 05:50
Like it!

Will you always drive with the pop-outs open then? or will you only open them when there is extra air intake need?

Steve C
March 28th 2011, 06:36
Hi

You've been doing great work on this car. Did you ever consider going air to water inter cooling?

Steve

NO_H2O
March 28th 2011, 16:05
Nice NACA inlets. We have done a couple similar setups (dual inlet only), but not kept the pop-outs. I like the 3 singles with the pop-outs.

effvee
March 28th 2011, 22:55
Hi I love the ideal also, I have two (2)inch inlet one one each side. Having that galss cut and tempered was costly.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k97/effvee/IMG_0003.jpg~original
I used some 2000 grid sandpaper for better adhesion, I can't wait to see how some of these part work/hold-up

volkdent
March 29th 2011, 15:44
Wally, I may have to have the pop-outs open for optimal cooling. I just put it together and with the pop-outs in they airflow I felt with my hand wasn't that great, I forgot to check with them open, but it makes sense to me that more air would be forced in with them open. The window itself will just aid in interior cooling, it doesn't add any air to the plenum.

Steve, I actually prefer the idea of A/W intercooling, the trouble is that it weighs A LOT more, is way more complicated and thus much higher chance of something failing. Weight is the main thing, all the cooling, hoses, and I'd have to have the radiator up front so long fluid filled hoses. If I do anything to augment the A/A, it will be methanol injection both through the engine and on the front of the IC. I'm only looking to have about 300whp, so hopefully that won't be to difficult to safely achieve with this setup.

Jason

Luismj
July 10th 2011, 00:27
Thanks man, I have access so I think I'm going to put some nyloc SS nuts on the inside, then put some epoxy over them to lock them onto the door skin and not have to deal with getting back to hold them later. Clean the surface up and grease the bolt should allow for the bolt to come out of the epoxy but the nut to stayed glued to the inside of the door. Thanks for the insight and suggestions guys, it will save me trouble down the road.
Jason

Hi Jason!

I remembered your problem with the mirrors and would like to show you a solution to keep them still.

Standard...
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/luismjr/Cap_15.jpg~original

Modified...
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/luismjr/Cap_18-1.jpg~original

This is the way to keep tight without dismantling the door to maintenance... :rolleyes:
http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww125/luismjr/Cap_19.jpg~original

Luismj
July 10th 2011, 00:42
Like it!

Will you always drive with the pop-outs open then? or will you only open them when there is extra air intake need?

Wally,
I remember the white Golf W12 quarter window. Its working to intake air... ;)

volkdent
July 28th 2011, 21:47
Thanks for the suggestion Luis, so far so good, but it may loosen with time.

Just a little "update"....

So I tell my wife, "sweetie, I'm heading out to the garage to install the boost guage, I'll be done in probably 30 mins."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS

As I'm placing the guage in the dash, unbeknownst to me, one of the + wires that lights the speedo guage breaks off and falls to lay against the speedo housing.

After installing the new guage which is VDO India :angry::angry: I turn on the ingnition to see how it lights, as it is a different design than my German VDOs, especially on the light. I notice for whatever reason the high beam blue light is lit up, but I'm pretty sure I didn't have them on. I try the switch, and sure enough, when the high beams are on, the light is out, when they are off, it is on. Curious.

Just about this time my spider senses start tingling, and I feel like something is just not right. Just about then I see smoke billowing out of the front left fender...:eek::eek:

WELL, turns out the + wire reversed the polarity on the speedo, thus the odd light action, and decided to use the speedo cable as ground. This induced a resistance load on the speedo cable, which baked the plastic coating off. This in turn sagged and touched then melted the left brake hose, which, once melted through the rubber sheath, turned the stainless steel braid into more of the circuit, which then caught the brake fluid on fire as it dripped from the line:shocked:

SO, boys and girls, NEVER trust what you do when you are 17, I hadn't fused the + lead from the ignition to the guages all those many years ago, and fortunately, with only a new speedo cable, brake line, and terrribly bruised ego to point at, I got away rather unscathed.

I've taken the opportunity to redu the ingnition switch, light switch, and change out to a smaller set of MCs, so there is a silver lining, as well I've added PLENTY of new fuses to keep things from getting krispy in the future.

Jason

NO_H2O
July 29th 2011, 07:44
Damn. That sucked. Glad it wasn't any worse.

Gerrelt
July 29th 2011, 07:55
:(
That's terrible..

Luckily it didn't get any worse.

Humble
August 1st 2011, 15:26
Damn, you got off easy since that could have gone a lot worse. Electric work is the worst and I hate doing it, but it pays to be methodical and thorough. Re-wiring my car is on my to-do list and it's not something I'm looking forward too.

Panelfantastic
September 12th 2011, 09:08
I can't believe someone besides me is telling a story like that.

volkdent
September 14th 2011, 15:41
Ha ha, well it's gunna happen if you do it long enough I guess! I've been working on wiring, got one of these:

Innovative Motorsports A/F gauge (http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/MTXL.php)

But I need a place to put everything, so I'm fabbing up the center console. It's going to be different... So far is involves a road bike handlebar... So I have to get the console finished before I can start the wiring.

The latest "pair" of MCs is in now, but the exhaust is out so I havn't been able to but it on the road to see if I've discovered the right combo of MC sizes to run in balance.

Having another bung welded onto my exhaust for the wideband O2 sensor, so it may see the dyno in the next couple of weeks for more tuning. I want it to run well stock then finish up the interior, then go back for the big turbo.

Pics to come.

Jason

volkdent
October 11th 2011, 23:24
Here's a couple of vids from tuning:

Flame thrower? (http://youtu.be/m2G3-jUpQs8)

Dyno Run (http://youtu.be/-cy0Phk1OWk)

I like this pic shot next to blue neon:

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/856346.jpg

The new shop space:

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/856347.jpg

On the dyno, he's one building over from where the new shop is, how convenient!

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/856348.jpg

Jason

chug_A_bug
October 12th 2011, 00:22
Looks Great Jason, nice little pop of Flame on the one Dyno run.... :)
LOVE the blue Neon too ;)
Chris.

Wally
October 12th 2011, 03:30
Car and its stance does look superb! Love the blue wheels :cool:
How does the cooling hold up?
198 whp isn't bad for a start either :D
At what rpm was that?

volkdent
October 12th 2011, 04:28
Car and its stance does look superb! Love the blue wheels :cool:
How does the cooling hold up?
198 whp isn't bad for a start either :D
At what rpm was that?

Thx guys! So far so good on the cooling, those big cooling fans aren't really equalling driving speeds, and the thermostat controlled fans just cycle on and off. The IC is more worrysome, we were cooling it down with spray bottles between runs, but I really don't know what the final cooling system will be for that.

198 whp isn't bad, but we are hoping for more like 240 whp by upping the boost at all rpm using one of these:

http://www.autocarparts.com/images/139/2020_0.jpg

I found a decent deal for $460 for it. These are very good boost controllers for the price, featuring a cool programming feature that allows for gear specific boost control. For drag racing, you might need to limit boost till a higher gear to minimize wheel spin, and this thing lets you do that.

As I recall it was hitting the max hp at 6600 rpm, and at about 14 psi of boost, Lawrence is hoping to hit and maintain more like 16-18 psi early and holding it using the boost controller. He was surprised we hit almost 130 mph in 4th, apparently I've got a sort of tall gearbox.

I totally forgot to mention I've also installed one of these:

http://www.3sx.com/store/catalog/aem-water-injection-kit-303000-03-600l.jpg

I picked it up from Summit Racing for about $400. We installed an additional injector at the hot side of the IC to maximize the ICs cooling effect, and the larger one in the standard location at the cool side. It works so well that if you run it on test mode, just spraying at lower boost while the engine is running, the IC actully gets cold to the touch. Typically this system is progressive, increasing the volume of Meth sprayed based on boost level. The testing and tuning used about 1/5 of a gallon of Meth, and I installed the tank in the spare tire well so I can inspect the level at each gas fill up.

Pics to come on these, sorry.

Both of the "ricer" add ons will help the car have more HP and keep a higher margin of safety at the current boost levels AND at the higher boost the GT28RS will produce, so it's a win win. These have been around for years and have proven themselves extensively, funny that I've never seen either in a air or wc VW?!

Jason

Wally
October 12th 2011, 05:31
Both of the "ricer" add ons will help the car have more HP and keep a higher margin of safety at the current boost levels AND at the higher boost the GT28RS will produce, so it's a win win. These have been around for years and have proven themselves extensively, funny that I've never seen either in a air or wc VW?!

Jason

Have you looked in my thread? :D

I ran and run ~300 WHP at 15 psi with the GT3076R and the same with the even larger turbo now, so I can pretty much assure you your bigger GT28RS will give a lot more hp (I guess your +40hp is very possible), even at the same boost :)

A larger intercooler as you have now should go a long way before it saturates with heat. With higher boost levels the water/meth injection helps prevent detonation and makes really high boost levels possible, but more then 22-23 psi with the 28RS will probably bring not much more after that.
Maybe log the IAT?

volkdent
October 12th 2011, 06:13
I've only got the tiny stock KO3s turbo right now, I think the +40 hp with it seems a little high, but I don't underestimate my tuners abilities. He's never blown up a motor and has built the only Supra turbo to run in the 9s in the quarter with stock internals.

With the GT28RS it should make close to 350whp. I just want to keep my spool up rpm/time to a minimum, so the GT28RS is the happy medium I think will be the final setup, just trying to make the most of the stock setup for now.

We can watch the manifold air temps, and they have never gone over 120 deg, but again that is with the small turbo, things will get more interesting for coolant temps, air temps, and clutch when the 28RS goes in. I may not "feel the need" after the boost controller is added, we'll have to wait and see.

Jason

spannermanager
October 12th 2011, 13:18
Jason, my tests on rear 1/4 window ducts showed flow so poor, with my rads over the trans, they appeared to reverse flow at times, if your street legal you can run good 'tuft tests', also, if your feeding into the cabin, be carefull with high speed internal cabin pressure build up when they may stop flowing suddenly just as you need even more flow, not good, its easily possible to blow a plastic window out with internal pressure, as i had to run tests at night with a mate and a torch in the back as observer, they were a bit limited, but it was life or death for my motor as the ducts feed engine cooling, so i made up guide vanes to turn the air into the ducts, not pretty, but it works, so no worries now..

Jadewombat
October 12th 2011, 16:15
Have you seen this?

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?61936-Aerodynamics-Vortex-Generators-Spoilers-etc.&highlight=aerodynamics

The undertray, spoiler, bonnet vent is a similar issue he had with an old Maxima turbo, no flow across the intercooler and making the radiator work harder.

spannermanager
October 13th 2011, 13:56
I had seen it, but thanks for the input, mostly nobody shows aero in plan, which for rear side window ducts is where we have a huge problem, look at a bug from your first floor window and you will see the 1/4 window problem, and it gets worse at high speed, oval owners will have wondered why semaphores lift right out at 60 mph, at 75 they're right up and wont go any higher, ...

volkdent
October 15th 2011, 02:44
I havnt even started testing, want to wait until the roof lip is installed to see if that will create a low pressure area that I can exit the NACAs flow to. Otherwise the air may be flowing backwards as mentioned.

Jason

70Turbobug
October 15th 2011, 06:34
We can watch the manifold air temps, and they have never gone over 120 deg, but again that is with the small turbo, things will get more interesting for coolant temps, air temps, and clutch when the 28RS goes in.

I think your temps will drop with the larger turbo also.The 28RS is much more efficient at that level of boost than the k03,If you´re close to maxxing out that K03,then the temps go up aswell because you´re moving out of its efficiency range requiring more cooling of your intake charge.BTW your car really looks fantastic! I really like the modern elements you integrated!

Mark

Humble
October 16th 2011, 13:31
Damn, I wish you were closer to south bay. I've been looking for a couple folks to go in on 2500 sq/ft of shop space, and it's only 1500/mo in the middle of town. It's one of those friends only deals. :P Your setup looks pretty good so far, I'm gonna have to head up there again and check it out :)

volkdent
November 3rd 2011, 13:22
Will, I just snuck into my wife's warehouse, she's rented 10,000 sq-ft, so I just grabbed a corner. We do need to get together though!

Here's a preview of the new center console. The basis is a road bike carbon fiber handlebar, then I lathed some adapters to lengthen them with aluminum. I'm mocking up the panel now, it will be fiberglass covered in white vinyl, and I'll probably cover the aluminum legs with the same vinyl I used for the roll cage.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/862747.jpg

Jason

volkdent
November 8th 2011, 12:47
Next step, cardboard template covered with polyester fleece, then bondo'd, shaped, and holes drilled.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/864130.jpg

Jason

volkdent
May 22nd 2012, 13:07
Lawrence from LS Fabrication worked his magic again Sat night. Went from 197 to 232 whp by upping the boost. It goes like a scalded monkey now! Scroll down on his facebook page to check out the vids, even got some more fire shooting out the pipes!

LS Fabrication Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/#!/ls.fabrication)

On Dyno (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51_JRESS0Tg&feature=relmfu)

Should be fun at Bugorama on Sun, hoping for low 12s.

Jason

volkdent
May 23rd 2012, 12:22
One more, just messing around. Another good flame shoot!

You can hear a low rpm knock as I take off from it, we'll be taking a couple of degrees out around 3k.

Shootin' Flames (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w58g41zam8)

Jason

F-22A
May 28th 2012, 03:57
Great video Jason...boy that thing is fast!

Love the LED's too, they look good.

volkdent
May 29th 2012, 17:50
Thanks, appreciated.

Well, latest news:

After running 13.05 at Bugorama, I found out on the way home that I'd broken something in the tranny. I knew the tranny was the weak spot in my system, but it happened sooner than later. SOOOOO

I think I'm going to start from scratch, take the body off of the chassis, buy a Boxster chassis, and do something along the lines of this guy:

Bugster (http://bugster.at/_produktion/default.html#eng)

I know that big power is possible from aircooled thanks to Wally, but I really want the balance of mid-engine, and buying a salvage Boxster S will be the easiest and most cost effective way of getting a great handling car that looks like a Bug. I'm shooting for lowish miles and running, but I do like the idea of 4-500 hp in a chassis that is predictable, so down the road I may do a VR6 or V8 like Hugo.

I just feel like I've come a long way toward my goals, but that I won't get the type of handling I want with the chassis that I have.

I might be parting out the chassis I have now, anyone interested in a double wishbone front end like Mendeola only bolt on?

Jason

ricola
May 30th 2012, 13:51
lol, I remember you talking about it a while back, in for the long haul!!
Rich

volkdent
July 11th 2012, 17:03
Yeah, I'm a total NUT Rich! Got it coming next Monday hopefully. 2004 Boxster S, 85k miles, totally straight chassis, perfect interior, $7k. Pics to come as the butcher sessions begin!

ricola
July 12th 2012, 16:13
I'm looking forward to this! Is it body damaged?

Wally
July 12th 2012, 16:25
I'm looking forward to this! Is it body damaged?

I sure hope so or I am emigrating to the US yesterday :lmao:

SportyBug
July 12th 2012, 20:04
I've been tempted many times to look into building a bugster myself! Looking forward to seeing you build one first
-Mike

hotsauce
July 13th 2012, 13:16
Oooooh, this is gonna get kool.

volkdent
July 16th 2012, 12:50
Just got a text that we are good for this afternoon, so she should be home tonight. Well, honestly, it was body damaged, but not enough that I wouldn't have fixed it. It has a tear in the body panel between the air inlet duct and the edge of the fender on the drivers side where it cut off or was cut off by a semi(large truck/trailer). The wheel lugs tore into the body from there back to the wheel, which was damaged, as well as on of the control links. So, with a new control link, new tire/wheel, and a patch to the quarter panel this would have been just fine, but I couldn't resist $7k and it's exactly what I wanted as far as interior and tranny so it's getting chopped!

Jason

Humble
July 16th 2012, 13:39
Good find, can't wait to see some pics. did you find it on copart.com?

volkdent
August 1st 2012, 01:52
Got it off a guy selling Porsche engines on Craigslist. Some cool Ukranians to boot! Good guys. Anyhow, I'm going to keep the UBRDUB together and build this one from scratch so I started a new thread for it here:

Oval Ragster (http://germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11514)

Jason

ricola
August 1st 2012, 13:12
Glad to hear UBRDUB isn't being sacrificed..

volkdent
September 3rd 2012, 16:51
Won't be any posts here for awhile, I'm going to get the Ragster (http://www.germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11514) into a driver before I get back to the UBRDUB.

Jason

volkdent
May 19th 2013, 03:15
A little update: So last Memorial Day weekend I broke the 02J tranny I had in this car. It's been pretty much just sitting there ever since, but about a month ago I decided to get back on this again. I had purchased a 02M 6 speed tranny a couple of years ago in preperation for the 02J breaking, so I took it and the motor down to Griffin Motorwerke (http://www.g-werke.com/) to have 1st and 2nd gear shift forks upgraded and a Wavetrac (http://wavetrac.net/) LSD installed. While I'm at it I'm having Integrated Engineering (http://www.intengineering.com/integrated-engineering-forged-144x20-rods-1-8t-fsi-stroker-16v-early-8v-audi-vw) con rods put in. It was supposed to just be the rods, but it turned out I had a small run engine in which odd pistons and rods were used, so I'm getting JE forged pistons (http://www.jepistons.com/Catalogs/Sport-Compact/VW-Audi.aspx) as well. For the clutch we are going with a SPEC (http://www.specclutch.com/products) clutch and lightweight steel flywheel.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/946920_10151456382668310_1630924634_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/222015_10151456382778310_744188502_n.jpg

In preparation for the new tranny, I've had to redu the master/slave setup, and it was not cut and paste. (no surprise here) The new master is plastic and the slave is a circular part that actually surrounds the output shaft. I didn't know what the volumes of either were, so I'm re-creating the stock setup specifically having to utilize the quick connects that come stock. It will be nice when its done, but it's a PIA now. So on the master end, it's required a sleeve to allow the Wilwood pedal (http://www.wilwood.com/Images/PEDALS/pedal_Photos-large/340-3342-lg.jpg) engage the new clutch master. My friend Micheal has been amazingly helpful with the odd machine jobs I've had to do and this was no exception. The old VW master had a large enough diameter rod that I was able to just cut threads right into it and utilize it by itself in the pedal assembly. The new plastic master has a smaller diameter shaft, so I needed to build an adapter to retain the use of the pedals.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419621_10151456375793310_229286699_n.jpg

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https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/431844_10151456376523310_1025427884_n.jpg

volkdent
May 19th 2013, 03:19
Oh, thought you might like to see how I get the engine/tranny in and out of this thing!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/58169_10151426782248310_136261575_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264519_10151426782213310_9438183_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/303490_10151426782188310_532720328_n.jpg

Jason

volkdent
May 23rd 2013, 12:35
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/983908_10151462640248310_1985081560_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182906_10151462640603310_1987881987_n.jpg

Should be picking it up tomorrow. Maybe get it in this weekend and get numbers measured for custom axles.

Jason

graham
May 24th 2013, 02:13
Love this car, its very unique,some out of the box stuff going on here, congratulations very cool.

70Turbobug
May 28th 2013, 05:13
I agree! Fantastic build with a huge amount of potential! And it looks awesome too!

volkdent
June 23rd 2013, 14:07
Coming back together. Ordered custom axles from Frank at Driveshaft Shop. Got the new hydraulic clutch line rebuilt and ready.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1014256_10151513318593310_223790922_n.jpg

New clutch master installed in the old space, not cut and past unfortunately...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1010905_10151513318653310_1561881976_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1276_10151513318693310_1086365097_n.jpg

Ordered Corrado 5x100 hubs and have already recieved 5x100 -> 5x130 adaptors. I'll put my energy into The Ragster (http://www.germanlook.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11514) until the axles arrive.

Jason

volkdent
June 28th 2013, 15:00
Santa is making an early round:

Garrett GTX2863R with Tial .64 housing, 38mm wastegate, ATP V-band manifold.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1044418_10151522230043310_2073033638_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/600440_10151522230078310_2056033812_n.jpg

New Corrado hubs from Techtonics Tuning for The Driveshaft Shop axles, 5x100 to 5x130 adapters from 42Draft Designs.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/9396_10151522230128310_891126024_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1044686_10151522230178310_316274604_n.jpg

Jason

volkdent
July 9th 2013, 17:37
Axles in from Driveshaft Shop:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1005316_10151542512828310_1966641159_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/993323_10151542513003310_66143595_n.jpg

Jason

70Turbobug
July 10th 2013, 09:02
Nice bits!!

Phat73VW
November 12th 2013, 20:40
Is this car still getting any love?

volkdent
November 13th 2013, 21:39
It's getting love in my mind, but not really. It has been on the back burner till I can get the Boxster/bug off of the lift. The lift is smack dab in the middle of my wife's handicap vehicle business, so I'm really being an ahole being on the lift as long as I have already. Soon as they are both back in my little corner of the shop I may work on it again, but really I just can't wait to get the Bugster started up, so that might still be a priority!

Jason

volkdent
November 30th 2013, 01:28
Finally did a little work on the UBRDUB. One of the steps involved in putting the new tranny in was to replace the recycled steering rack with a dedicated part.

https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/q71/s720x720/1453213_10151819422143310_396382763_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q71/s720x720/1454684_10151819421863310_1438190405_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/q71/s720x720/1486655_10151819421643310_725540819_n.jpg

Jason

JK Fab
December 2nd 2013, 04:08
I Dig it !!

volkdent
December 17th 2013, 23:21
Engine is back home again, need to get everything up and running with the tiny turbo setup before I go big(ger, I know you BIG turbo guys are snickering). Need to fab up the new shifter linkage, hopefully its not reverse of what I had so far.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1468682_10151850055808310_68786206_n.jpg

This "custom" custom bracket was a pain. It would have been fine just being custom, but I had to go and put everything in the back of a bug, so part of my superstructure got in the way. Narrowed and tapered it, hopefully clearance is adequate.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1526229_10151850056508310_2071407104_n.jpg

Jason

volkdent
April 8th 2014, 21:36
Here's some pics from summer 2012 thanks to JKFAB aka Jeff K.

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Here's one with Humble aka Will:

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Jason

hugovw1976
April 9th 2014, 09:36
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It's a custom spliter?

Gerrelt
April 9th 2014, 12:59
Cool pictures of a cool car!! The side decalls are brilliant!

volkdent
April 9th 2014, 19:33
It's a custom spliter?

Yes, sheets of ABS bonded and heat formed with a heat gun. It attaches to the body with one central stainless steel bolt and 2 side ones that have nuts fiberglassed into the fender inner lips. Both attachment sites have plenty of movement, almost an inch, so I havn't had any issues with damage. To give it a finished look, it's based on an E36 M3 BMW front splitter lip. The lip is screwed into the ABS plastic.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/531923.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/531922.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/531921.jpg


Jason

hugovw1976
April 10th 2014, 10:25
Yes, sheets of ABS bonded and heat formed with a heat gun. It attaches to the body with one central stainless steel bolt and 2 side ones that have nuts fiberglassed into the fender inner lips. Both attachment sites have plenty of movement, almost an inch, so I havn't had any issues with damage. To give it a finished look, it's based on an E36 M3 BMW front splitter lip. The lip is screwed into the ABS plastic.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/531923.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/531922.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/531921.jpg


Jason

Looks great :cool::cool:

volkdent
May 23rd 2014, 01:28
She's back, still small turbo, but 6 speed w/LSD is a welcomed addition. Going to put a couple hundred miles on her around the Bay Area ending at the Bay Area VW/Audi group gtg. I'll get some more pics, but the boys clearly love that she's back on the road and is up for school bus duties!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1.0-9/10172751_10152149230663310_1649525835798911597_n.j pg

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Jason

volkdent
May 28th 2014, 21:30
A nice shot taken at Bugorama by Jeff at Horsepower University (https://www.facebook.com/HorsepowerUniversity)

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1212967.jpg

Jason

Wally
May 30th 2014, 02:50
Indeed a spectacular shot of an übernice car!

volkdent
May 18th 2016, 02:24
UBRDUB is getting a little love.

Bugorama is just a couple of weeks away and it's getting close!

First off, last radiator got some trauma, so new one going in.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1506344.jpg

Next up new gas tank to run E85. Ditching the methanol injection for straight corn juice. There is about 1/3 less mileage to be had from ethanol so the tank is being increased to 1/3 more volume, in tank pump going in with baffles and finally a fuel level sender'

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1506343.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1506342.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1506341.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1506346.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1506345.jpg

Need to get the tank sealed up and the E85 tune done, looking to get north of 450whp out of her, wish me luck!

Jason

Panelfantastic
May 18th 2016, 09:03
So lucky to have corn juice on every street corner!

volkdent
May 19th 2016, 02:05
Are you kidding me? It's a one hour trip each way, here I thought you had all the corn fuel in Tennessee!

I have 2 55gal drums to keep me happy.

Jason

Panelfantastic
May 19th 2016, 08:06
Are you kidding me? It's a one hour trip each way, here I thought you had all the corn fuel in Tennessee!

I have 2 55gal drums to keep me happy.

Jason

We do cook a lot of corn fuel, but we call it a beverage...

volkdent
June 3rd 2016, 02:50
A reasonable weekend had at Bug-O, finally got into the 12s at 12.7' had a couple of issues, but ended up being able to drive it home again so that's a win. Corn juice took me up to 386whp, and we are stuck there cause my ecu on sees up to 2 bar, 22 psi.

Jason

Wally
June 3rd 2016, 10:33
Congrats on getting into the 12's!
387WHP is almost 450 crank-hp!
Is that power at the 2 bar you mention or at 22psi boost?

volkdent
June 3rd 2016, 17:32
22psi, maybe that's 2.5 bar? It's the max the sensor can read either way, I know I heard 22psi for sure.

Wally
June 3rd 2016, 17:45
22psi, maybe that's 2.5 bar? It's the max the sensor can read either way, I know I heard 22psi for sure.

Ah, no, 22psi is about 1,5 bar boost, but its 2,5 bar MAP ;)
14.7 psi = 1 bar

rioprelude
May 16th 2017, 13:37
Saw this reference on Jalopnik: http://jalopnik.com/stuffing-a-389-hp-audi-turbo-engine-in-the-back-of-a-be-1795262173

H2OSB
May 16th 2017, 15:41
A nice shot taken at Bugorama by Jeff at Horsepower University (https://www.facebook.com/HorsepowerUniversity)

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1212967.jpg

Jason

Your car is not nice. It's bad ass!!

volkdent
May 16th 2017, 22:03
That little video keeps popping up, its was posted last fall!

Little update, it's going to be running in a limited manor for awhile, there is still an issue with getting combustion gasses into the cooling system, may be a crack in the block, but I'm not motivated to take it apart right now, so I just drive it around town a little bit and let the gasses out.

Also got a AEM V2 ECU in and tuned with flex-fuel capabilities, so it's not limited to E85 any more. Ended with 403whp I think.

Also installed Toyo R888s all the way around, what a difference in traction in all aspects!

Jason