Forum: Off Topic
August 12th 2002, 05:14
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 12th 2002, 05:07
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Weight.
You also know, how much crap is mounted to an all original Type 4. Ok, then we speak about a short block, that weighs in at around 85kg....
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Forum: Engines
August 10th 2002, 07:02
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A simple way would be:
Use 94mm x 82mm Mahle...
A simple way would be:
Use 94mm x 82mm Mahle B Type 1 pistons together with rebushed rods to 22mm wrist pin size and new cylinders. Heads from Aircooled in 45/38 to get it wild or 41/34 1,8l...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 10th 2002, 06:48
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,659
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 10th 2002, 06:47
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,659
Stock parts, besides spindles from the 944, or...
Stock parts, besides spindles from the 944, or drilled and tapped original spindles. Brake conversions from 944 over Audi to 993 were common. 23mm sway bar and HD bearings are standard, besides a...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 9th 2002, 04:34
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,659
Took a look at Frenchy's beetle. He took the...
Took a look at Frenchy's beetle. He took the complete front axle with (the theoretical) engine mounts and built that under his bug. The beetle cup wouldn't use that, because the change is too deep,...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 9th 2002, 04:20
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,659
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Kafercup racers rode mostly on the 74-on axle parts, because they are reliable and easy to get. The conversion will work, with a good amount of construction and machining. When I remember it...
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Forum: Engines
August 5th 2002, 04:12
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Replies: 19
Views: 16,368
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Hm, I've seen the Kerscher conversion with 16-valve-heads on waterboxer-engines, hard stuff. Same is with the so called "overfly" heads from Holzapfel. He uses 911 heads, 2-valve, cutted in half and...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 5th 2002, 03:40
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,078
Stay tuned!
As far as the server is changed to a new provider, the pictures will run and I post more, also actually photographed axles, to see what I mean. The main thing is the stiffening of the shock tower and...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 5th 2002, 03:36
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Replies: 1
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Thx!
Thanks for the compliments, Vince, I forward them to Alex and Sandeep, the originators of this very nice messageboard system.
It's good to have you here, too. I sent your father a copy of our old...
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Forum: Engines
August 2nd 2002, 03:26
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Replies: 19
Views: 16,368
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That's what we do here, too. Sure, the Type 4rum is really nice, but informations are given here, too!
For myself, I can show you common German ways... ...and you're not one of hundreds threads...
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Forum: Wanted
August 1st 2002, 04:35
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,903
Meyers Manx!
Just searching for a Manx in restorable condition, maybe a new Manx 2 from GB, but an original would be even better. Just the shell with some standard parts, that are needed, would be exactly that,...
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Forum: Engines
August 1st 2002, 04:32
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Replies: 19
Views: 16,368
I recommend...
...using an old engine or a new case and start from the very beginning is for me a question of what you want to build. Normal engines, like the 1,7-2,0l engines up to rates of 130-140HP are nothing...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
August 1st 2002, 04:20
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,078
Again some answers....
Hi!
...You mentioned Bilstien front shocks for my torsion beam front suspension. Are these coil-overs that allow for height adjustment as well as getting rid of the front leaf springs?
-No,...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
July 31st 2002, 03:23
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,078
A few answers...
Hi!
Thanks for your mail. I try to find some pictures on my PC. Stay tuned! Here some q's and a's!
...Are there adjustable coil-over shocks available other than a system I've seen using AVO...
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Forum: Suspension
July 26th 2002, 10:48
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Replies: 33
Views: 25,908
rims...
8" on the rear??
You have to slightly roll a Ghia with normal 8-spokes in the rear (I had that a few weeks ago with 5,5x15 with an offset of (German measuring ET) 40mm), 8" is a horror. Make your...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
July 26th 2002, 10:42
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,078
That's too much! :-)
The difference of a track and Autocross suspension is very big, do you want something for both, or do you do something more often?
Käfercup cars drove with adjustable struds front & rear, besides...
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Forum: Suspension
July 26th 2002, 09:37
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Replies: 4
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Type 3 brakes
The calipers from a 66-71 Type 3 would fit perfectly with their 42mm pistons! Same bolt pattern!
Other idea:
Find spindles from the Brasilian Puma and use old 911 2-piston calipers, those units...
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Forum: Engines
July 25th 2002, 03:22
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Replies: 19
Views: 16,368
Engines!
Hi dudes!
I'm happy to moderate also this forum and I try to do that, as often as I can. I've read in the description, that also watercooled plants are discussed, for my part, I have to shorten it...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
July 25th 2002, 03:11
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Replies: 1
Views: 10,348
The Raceshop
Hi pals!
I'm happy to be integrated into this fine forum concept.
I hope, that I bring over the idea, of presenting the newest tuning tips and ideas from Germany, techniques, styles and all...
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Forum: Suspension
July 25th 2002, 02:58
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Replies: 4
Views: 16,234
924 brakes???
The idea of putting bigger brakes to your 67 is ok, but don't use such old 'n small brakes. The discs are only slighly larger and not vented, the caliper is not the best. Even if it's for free, it's...
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