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Forum: Brakes June 7th 2009, 21:00
Replies: 22
Views: 22,497
Posted By Axl
You just touched on a good point . If your car is...

You just touched on a good point . If your car is running bigs and littles for wheels , then any ABS system will be a nightmare . The system looks at wheel speed diferential and then compensates by...
Forum: Brakes June 7th 2009, 20:37
Replies: 11
Views: 12,908
Posted By Axl
Not sold on that train of thought . If thats all...

Not sold on that train of thought . If thats all there was to it , then power assist wouldn't be standard equipment on almost every single vehicle available today . In some cases , you can get away...
Forum: Brakes June 7th 2009, 19:00
Replies: 11
Views: 12,908
Posted By Axl
I'm looking at that and just trying to figure out...

I'm looking at that and just trying to figure out if it will fit in the rather small spot for the master on the Beetle .

I have been kicking around the idea of power brakes on a Beetle , with the...
Forum: Engines June 10th 2007, 15:29
Replies: 9
Views: 6,231
Posted By Axl
I am a professional mechanic , and I have lost...

I am a professional mechanic , and I have lost count of how many times I have had to repair work that someone without the proper tools and knowledge has tried to fix . In some places here in Canada...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 14th 2007, 20:53
Replies: 19
Views: 10,062
Posted By Axl
I like the replicas , but call me weird , but...

I like the replicas , but call me weird , but they are speedster replicas , and would rather have a regular coupe or cabrio . I'm not a fan of the low wrap around windscreen of the speedster . Its...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 14th 2007, 00:03
Replies: 19
Views: 10,062
Posted By Axl
I have to admit , I am having second thoughts...

I have to admit , I am having second thoughts about it , but I figure if I use a shell that might be a little too hard to restore , then I would rather save the body and make something from it ,...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 11th 2007, 20:14
Replies: 19
Views: 10,062
Posted By Axl
Ricola - checked out the pics - not bad . I have...

Ricola - checked out the pics - not bad . I have to admit , all the pics so far have been speedster replicas . I have found 356 coupe shells for not too bad of prices (original porsches) , and more...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 8th 2007, 01:29
Replies: 19
Views: 10,062
Posted By Axl
I see you have a suby in that - how hard was it...

I see you have a suby in that - how hard was it to keep it cool without anything that resembles a grill on the front for a rad? Is it in the rear , or is it up front ? I am curious , because that...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 7th 2007, 01:47
Replies: 273
Views: 472,244
Posted By Axl
Nice square , but it is built for straight line...

Nice square , but it is built for straight line racing , and not much for handling (at least thats what I got from reading the ad). GL's are more about the handling and power , not just power .
Forum: German Look Tuning March 3rd 2007, 16:59
Replies: 19
Views: 10,062
Posted By Axl
Those are so awesome ! thats exactly what I was...

Those are so awesome ! thats exactly what I was thinking of . I wish it was an original idea of mine , but at least there are some cool GL Porsches out there (I guess Porsche would be the original GL...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 3rd 2007, 00:48
Replies: 19
Views: 10,062
Posted By Axl
Now for something completely diferent .....

Hey , here's an interesting thought . Has anybody seen or thought about doing a GL older 356 Porsche . I was on thesamba.com classified ads , and saw some 356 shells that might make good candidates...
Forum: Transmissions February 28th 2007, 23:55
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By Axl
Well , my plans for a car is a convertable super...

Well , my plans for a car is a convertable super , with a high output engine (type 4 or suby , not sure , yet!) . It will be a total street machine . It will be a completed GL , with most likely...
Forum: Transmissions February 26th 2007, 00:19
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By Axl
The $750 is for the whole car - engine included ,...

The $750 is for the whole car - engine included , although not sure what shape its in , but could probably be rebuilt . After all I am a mechanic . I am just curious if its worth it . I am rethinking...
Forum: Transmissions February 25th 2007, 13:07
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By Axl
I see - any aftermarket repair kits for this?

I see - any aftermarket repair kits for this?
Forum: Transmissions February 24th 2007, 16:57
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By Axl
I'm guessing first tends to be a little weak, or...

I'm guessing first tends to be a little weak, or just the clutch?
Forum: Transmissions February 22nd 2007, 03:06
Replies: 11
Views: 5,911
Posted By Axl
Porsche 901 trans question!!

Anybody out there using the 901 5-speed out of a Porsche 914 ? Any strengths/weaknesses to this trans . I may be able to get a rather trashed 914/4 for $750 . I think the complete drivetrain would...
Forum: Project Builds January 31st 2007, 22:57
Replies: 315
Views: 175,494
Posted By Axl
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology!!! I...

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology!!! I graduated from the Automotive Service Tech apprenticeship course from Sait!! Good to hear from another Alberta boy , even if you are from Edmonton...
Forum: German Look Tuning January 24th 2007, 22:02
Replies: 273
Views: 472,244
Posted By Axl
17" rims seem to be the standard , but just like...

17" rims seem to be the standard , but just like most styles , its all up to the individual's taste and perception of what the look is . In my opinion , with so many different rim manufacturers and...
Forum: Engines September 25th 2006, 00:21
Replies: 153
Views: 90,778
Posted By Axl
As I am eventually planning on a custom...

As I am eventually planning on a custom tube-frame chassis , I was planning on running my heater tubes through the frame tunnel . I am still unsure what type of tubes to use , either copper or...
Forum: Project Builds July 25th 2006, 20:20
Replies: 315
Views: 175,494
Posted By Axl
I really like what you are doing with this car so...

I really like what you are doing with this car so far , and I like how you have gone with an orange colour as compared to the black almost everyone goes for . Keep up the good work, and keep posting...
Forum: Engines July 16th 2006, 12:59
Replies: 4
Views: 6,951
Posted By Axl
Again , this raises some more questions - is this...

Again , this raises some more questions - is this going to be a daily driver , or is this a "drop the hammer , blow away the mustang in the next lane" car . If its going to be closer to a daily...
Forum: Project Builds May 22nd 2006, 00:12
Replies: 315
Views: 175,494
Posted By Axl
Now that's HOT! Awesome colour choice!

Now that's HOT! Awesome colour choice!
Forum: Engines April 17th 2006, 20:21
Replies: 153
Views: 90,778
Posted By Axl
Can hardly wait for more info on the bus and the...

Can hardly wait for more info on the bus and the ghia . Welcome aboard , gerson - nice to have ya here!
Forum: Engines April 16th 2006, 11:34
Replies: 153
Views: 90,778
Posted By Axl
My question is ... how does a guy from Cali end...

My question is ... how does a guy from Cali end up in Columbia restoring cars? I am sure there is a great story behind it!
Forum: German Look Tuning April 4th 2006, 21:34
Replies: 273
Views: 472,244
Posted By Axl
Fiberglass doors may save you some weight , but...

Fiberglass doors may save you some weight , but unless you are racing , and /or have a full roll cage , you may want to re-think this and go with the metal doors . How safe are the fiberglass doors...
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