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Forum: Body December 16th 2013, 18:59
Replies: 3
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Posted By Moog
Aha - if in doubt, open it and read the...

Aha - if in doubt, open it and read the instructions! I had left the windows all wrapped so as not to risk getting them damaged. After your tip to check they had the protective film on I opened them...
Forum: Body December 16th 2013, 17:43
Replies: 3
Views: 2,185
Posted By Moog
Cutting Lexan for NACA ducts?

So I bought a couple of Lexan windows last week - it is 5mm thick MSA-spec proper Lexan to go in the rear quarters of the circuit Bug. I am wanting to cut them to install some NACA ducts in each...
Forum: Project Builds October 27th 2013, 15:19
Replies: 620
Views: 322,574
Posted By Moog
Ouch! I'm guessing that the dowel has been pulled...

Ouch! I'm guessing that the dowel has been pulled round in the bearing saddle, but that doesn't mean the case is trashed. I just rescued a 2007cc for someone who was a little overzealous with sealant...
Forum: Project Builds October 18th 2013, 06:58
Replies: 620
Views: 322,574
Posted By Moog
Ooooh... Look what just arrived... Cover car and...

Ooooh... Look what just arrived... Cover car and a 7-page spread - Nice feature Dave!

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo19/k9gti/VW%20Stuff/null_zpscf106c3b.jpg~original
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Forum: Project Builds July 21st 2013, 17:14
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
So finally I have it back! I managed to...

So finally I have it back!

I managed to finally get a day off, up a the crack of dawn, buzzed into town to hire the trailer (lucky to get one with Goodwood Festival of Speed just down the road and...
Forum: Project Builds May 24th 2013, 14:04
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
Cool photo Dean :) I hadn't seen that one. ...

Cool photo Dean :) I hadn't seen that one.

Back to the original theme of this thread, Sam has just had a feature on VWorks in this months "Camper & Bus" magazine, and what should be lurking in the...
Forum: Project Builds May 19th 2013, 18:15
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
So, still not got the repainted shell back yet,...

So, still not got the repainted shell back yet, partly due to work commitments, but in the meantime the boss kept me busy with something with slightly less power:
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Forum: Project Builds April 21st 2013, 16:05
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
It's been a few weeks so time for an update,...

It's been a few weeks so time for an update, though there is not a great deal to show at present. I've not seen it, but have been told the shell is now painted again in the right colour. Apparently...
Forum: Project Builds April 10th 2013, 16:52
Replies: 56
Views: 28,627
Posted By Moog
They look to be the 4-pot Volvo 240 calipers to...

They look to be the 4-pot Volvo 240 calipers to me - a common upgrade in the 914 world.

I'm curious - is your centre plenum a standard one from a WBX I haven't seen before, or is it a modified...
Forum: Project Builds March 23rd 2013, 18:02
Replies: 65
Views: 29,601
Posted By Moog
Nice one Dave - prime podium at the Volksworld...

Nice one Dave - prime podium at the Volksworld show this weekend! I've been watching it going round and round in front of me all day. Nice...
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Forum: Project Builds March 9th 2013, 19:38
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
So with a little bit of work the 996 calipers fit...

So with a little bit of work the 996 calipers fit BoxsterS rear discs on Steel 944 rear arms inside the 6x15" Teledial :)
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Forum: Project Builds March 9th 2013, 16:20
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Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
We have the formula now in MIPA paint, so he is...

We have the formula now in MIPA paint, so he is cracking on with it and it shouldn't take to long to blow it over again, but going to be a few weeks before I get it back. So it's 8pm on a Saturday...
Forum: Project Builds March 8th 2013, 18:32
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
Nasty 2-pack... We have at least found another...

Nasty 2-pack... We have at least found another supplier (Autopaints in Brighton) who use multiple manufacturers systems & checked on different ones - they found it in a MIPA 2-pack formula, mixed up...
Forum: Project Builds March 7th 2013, 15:23
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
So, today was THE DAY to go and collect the shell...

So, today was THE DAY to go and collect the shell from the paintshop - boy was I excited. So dropped the kids off at school and shot into town to pick up the trailer. Off up the motorway in the...
Forum: Project Builds February 23rd 2013, 05:19
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
Just got a pic from the paint shop :-) ...

Just got a pic from the paint shop :-)

http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo19/k9gti/Jeans%20Beetle/AA3442F8-0BE0-4C47-BF76-76E9A9FEF56F-29610-0000342A8AC13DE4.jpg~original
Forum: Project Builds February 6th 2013, 19:00
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
Good to here from you Johnny, and good to get...

Good to here from you Johnny, and good to get tips from a seasoned pro. I was thinking of a Rotary bias valve in one of the centre dash holes, or would you suggest down on the centre tunnel near the...
Forum: Project Builds January 31st 2013, 04:09
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
That is the problem - I spent months last year...

That is the problem - I spent months last year trying to find that caliper. None of the Porsche breakers I spoke to can find a rear caliper like that. I trawled eBay and Porsche swapmeets as well....
Forum: Project Builds January 30th 2013, 17:12
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
The TarOx/GTi/914 setup works well - pulls it up...

The TarOx/GTi/914 setup works well - pulls it up sharp when old folks pull out from side turnings while I have i'm giving it a bootful...



The K-jet engine was my first foray into injection. If...
Forum: Project Builds January 30th 2013, 13:14
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
I'm a little confused about the rear calipers....

I'm a little confused about the rear calipers. The red ones (a pair) i know to be off a 996 (same as a BoxsterS?), while the Grey one (i have just one) is a 2.5 Boxster. They are exactly the same...
Forum: Project Builds January 29th 2013, 15:09
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
TarOx is an option. I have the TarOx 6-pots on...

TarOx is an option. I have the TarOx 6-pots on vented discs on the front of the WBX GT and agree they stop well and bolt-on. On that I have mk3 Golf GTi calipers on the back on Porsche 914 discs. I...
Forum: Project Builds January 28th 2013, 19:32
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
Alright - I couldn't leave it for the evening,...

Alright - I couldn't leave it for the evening, but since it's cold in the garage, and I dislocated my thumb at the weekend (don't ask...!) so can't wield a spanner, what better way to spend the...
Forum: Project Builds January 28th 2013, 17:38
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
I have to say I'm not fully sold on the idea of...

I have to say I'm not fully sold on the idea of an Accusump. I completely understand their benefits when it comes to sudden oil loss on a wet-sump system such as under heavy cornering or braking for...
Forum: Project Builds January 27th 2013, 05:54
Replies: 56
Views: 28,627
Posted By Moog
Looking nice! Having a 1303 certainly makes the...

Looking nice! Having a 1303 certainly makes the radiator install easier. I agree on the stock 3.88 R&P gearing being too low for the WBX especially with smaller rolling radius tyres - my rears are...
Forum: Project Builds January 23rd 2013, 19:54
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
Ta for the good vibes guys. Dave - if mine turns...

Ta for the good vibes guys. Dave - if mine turns out half as good as yours I'll be pleased - I've been following your build thread with interest. My cousin is a Paramedic in Vancouver - next time I...
Forum: Project Builds January 23rd 2013, 07:33
Replies: 50
Views: 28,153
Posted By Moog
Good question, and one i had considered myself....

Good question, and one i had considered myself. There are a couple of reasons:

1) I needed to do something with this car otherwise it would end up being scrapped, and after 27years i have too much...
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