Forum: Brakes
May 30th 2011, 05:06
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,037
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Forum: Electrical
September 5th 2008, 02:41
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,976
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Forum: Electrical
August 8th 2008, 00:40
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Replies: 90
Views: 43,056
HID Lights
Steve,
Someone on AVD posted up a link to them on ebay:-
The seller has listed another set too at AU$150
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280253581082
Cheers
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Forum: Electrical
August 7th 2008, 22:12
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Replies: 90
Views: 43,056
My alternative
Not HID, but something similar. I got these 7' sealed beam replacement projector headlights with a halo ring for AU$150 a pair. I think they use a H$ bulb. They will fit into a standard US Spec...
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Forum: Brakes
April 16th 2008, 17:38
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,748
Strip and Paint
Have a look at this method of repainting calipers:-
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Caliper-Painting-Guide-b-t206478.html
Cheers
Steve
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Forum: Brakes
April 16th 2008, 10:29
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,103
Copy/Fake Big Reds
I just missed out on a set of GT3 big reds on ebay Australia for US$500. To console myself I had a look for some more and came across these. They are replica's of Big Reds! I'm not so sure I'd want...
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Forum: Brakes
January 16th 2008, 13:39
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,037
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Forum: Brakes
August 11th 2007, 05:47
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,267
Article from book
Steve,
Sorry I forgot I hadn't posted the pics from the book on Talbot Horizon calipers. Here's a pic showing them:-
http://www.matara.net/albums/Talbot/IMG_8401.jpg
The rest of the article...
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Forum: Brakes
July 31st 2007, 02:43
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,267
Steve,
There is a section in the book "How...
Steve,
There is a section in the book "How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Suspension, Brakes , Chassis For High Performance" on installing Talbot Horizon calipers. I'll dig it out tonight for you.
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Forum: German Look Tuning
April 23rd 2007, 10:30
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,279
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Forum: Vdub Engineering
November 1st 2006, 06:46
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,236
CB performance 944T kit question for Lanner
Hi Lanner,
I've put the CB sropped spindle kit on my cabrio this weekend, and used the specified seals and bearings. All went together without a problem and its an excellent kit.
The rubber...
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Forum: Brakes
October 26th 2006, 17:52
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,420
Procedure to replace the seals
I found this procedure for replacing the seals on the twin spot calipers. Great way to see whats required, but I'm not having any luck finding seals either. My pistons look fine, the dust seal is a...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
October 25th 2006, 20:39
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,002
My Few
I am in the midst of building this cabrio:-
http://www.matara.net/vwpics/cabrio_gl.jpg
I also have a 356A that I am considering doing this to, the colour is Porsche Silver but the selecta...
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Forum: Brakes
October 19th 2006, 09:57
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,799
Stripping/Painting 944 Turbo Calipers
Hi,
I have a set of 944T Brembo twin spots with good seals. Whats the best way to remove the black paint to repaint them? Should I blast them with garnet, or something similar, paint strip them,...
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Forum: Suspension
October 1st 2006, 14:54
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,597
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Forum: Brakes
July 13th 2006, 10:12
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,037
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Forum: Brakes
July 12th 2006, 09:40
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,037
Boxter front Rotors?
Lanner,
You wouldn't happen to know if this will mess around with the offset will it? Any idea what the part number is of the boxter caliper, or which model / year I should be asking for?
...
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Forum: Brakes
July 12th 2006, 09:31
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,037
944T Rear Brembos on an 84NA hub/disk
I think I read somewhere that you shouldn't use a 944T 94mm bolt spaced rear caliper with the earlier NA disk and hub, but I can't find it.
Do you need to run 944T disks on the early NA hubs to...
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Forum: Engines
June 24th 2006, 07:52
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,352
Turbo setup.
1500SBR, Your turbo setup sounds similar to my setup. I have a kit that a respected Australian VW mechanic setup that mounts the turbo on the passenger (RHD) side of the gearbox. The intercooler sits...
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Forum: Engines
June 22nd 2006, 07:01
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,744
12a
Have a look here:- http://www.geocities.com/zenjoe/vw.html
http://www.geocities.com/zenjoe/Zengine.jpg
Cheers
Steve
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Forum: Vdub Engineering
July 3rd 2005, 22:59
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,537
Bump
Lanner,
All I can say is I've heard lots of good things about your work, and my spindles/hubs are on the way to you!.
Bump...
Cheers
Steve
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Forum: Suspension
May 10th 2005, 11:03
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,060
Doh!!!!!!
Doh!!! What a fool I am!
Steve C you were spot on with the disk not sitting in the hub properly. I tapped it in and the brembo's went on no probs, and they sit nice and central. I even got the...
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Forum: Suspension
May 10th 2005, 08:15
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,060
944T Brembos on early 944NA Rear Hubs?
I have bought some 84 944NA rear brakes for my IRS chassised 61 Karmann Cab beetle. They fit the IRS perfectly and just bolt on.
I also have some 944S2 (same as 944 Turbo) front 4 pot brembos for...
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Forum: Off Topic
October 24th 2004, 19:43
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,504
Yep
Yep your right. I'm originally from Manchester but have been living in sunny Sydney since 1998.
Cheers
Steve
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Forum: Off Topic
October 18th 2004, 21:32
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,504
Mini
That is hilarious
I think that Mini has been shortened in the rear to make it lighter. Probably some weight in the front too.
If a Jap car is a ricer, I guess this is a Yorkshire pudding-er ;)...
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