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Jim November 20th 2008 05:37

more update..
I'm pretty excited with the result, the car looks fantastic and i'm curious to hit the roads again!!!!

some pics in random appearance..

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8...ture052if9.jpg
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http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6...ture048mk1.jpg
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http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5...ture047oj4.jpg
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http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5...ture055vf1.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/p...jpg/1/w640.png

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7...ture060wy4.jpg
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tom'72 November 20th 2008 09:30

:eek:

that's one fantastic looking bug right there, 2 thumbs up

ferfre007 November 24th 2008 01:45

excellent! this being very beautiful!, jim you can communicate with me? ferfre007@hotmail.com

beetle1303 November 25th 2008 13:10

Hey Jim, awesome results dude... Congrats
Who did your paint job and upholstery?

Chris

Jim November 30th 2008 11:14

Finally his back at home...some adjustments needs to be done and then we will enjoy many many rides!!!

and two photos from his first trip..


http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7...ture134ou5.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5...ture131ms1.jpg

Bug@5speed(US) November 30th 2008 23:54

Beautiful work,

Congrats.

Alex

Jim December 1st 2008 07:29

Thanks Alex!

How is your progress going??

V8SuperBeetle December 1st 2008 12:31

Man, I hope my ride comes out looking as nice as yours. I keep coming back to your ride and just starring in awe.

Bug@5speed(US) December 1st 2008 16:41

Jim,

Thanks for asking.. Its going a little slow, had some serious pan head issues over the summer, finally decided to get a new chassis, but after removing paint discovered that it was equally damaged. Then I decided get some proffesional help to repair the existing chassis, that went slow do to sourcing a new pan head, and some work overlow at their shop..

Good news is that my pan head should have arrived today, so no my chassis will get full attention, which means blasting, spot repairs, pan head replacement, new pans, some AN fittings for fuel through the tunnel, and a new paint job..

Hopefully after that I can turn my attention to the suspension, my 5 speed box, and brakes that have been sitting around so now I have clean all that up..

Once that is done, I am sending the body off for repair and paint.. hopefully that won't be as much of an issue..

Other than that, going ok ;)
VR
Alex

Jim April 27th 2009 15:43

Well,

After lot of time thinking of which is the best strut insert for my setup, finally decided and ordered 2 pairs of Gaz adjustable inserts. These units can be built in various open and closed lengths and will adjust bump and rebound off a single control knob.

The rear end has been droped 3cm,new 944 (23.5mm) torsion bars were introduced and also a pair of wheel spacers were bolt in the rear brakes for extending the length of each side for 5.5cm!

I have also in mind to buy a new lamda sensor (universal bosch) for my suby as this one is passed away.

More pics to come when the new inserts arrived and install.

Jim May 16th 2009 05:44

Yesterday we got together with some other beetle enthusiasts in a track in order to see how our beetle handles.

It was a lot of fun driving without anticipation but only for pleasure!!!

I was very pleased from the way my beetle handles in the track and how smoothly the engine helps me to drive as fast i can.
Adjustments and some good parts needs to be introduced in the car in order to finish it.

and some pics from the track..


http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6831/281i.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4553/280.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9828/dscn3777.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2751/dscn3779.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/379/dscn3781.jpg

randyj May 18th 2009 22:43

Jim,

I love your car! Great work!

Where did your friend Christos get his roll cage?

Randy

petevw May 19th 2009 00:38

Looks like you guys had a good time,

Where is that track?

We should meet next time i am in Greece.

NO_H2O May 19th 2009 04:05

The car looks great Jim. My hat is off to you.

Jim May 19th 2009 07:12

Thanks in advance for all compliments:D

Quote:

Where is that track?

We should meet next time i am in Greece.
Pete,it was a friendly meeting outside of Athens.
Next time you visit Greece dont forget to send me a pm in order to meet you!

Quote:

I love your car! Great work!

Where did your friend Christos get his roll cage?
Randy, the roll cage purchased from CSP at www.csp-shop.com.

Quote:

The car looks great Jim. My hat is off to you.
:cheers::clap::rockon::rockon::rockon:


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