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Forum: Transmissions September 21st 2008, 15:37
Replies: 11
Views: 5,196
Posted By Bruce2
Not entirely true. The early 10 tooth first gear...

Not entirely true. The early 10 tooth first gear in a VW trans isn't very strong, but the later 9 tooth is more than enough for any street car. I've seen them survive 300+hp with drag slicks.
Forum: Electrical July 26th 2008, 12:46
Replies: 22
Views: 10,645
Posted By Bruce2
Don't put your brake light anywhere above the...

Don't put your brake light anywhere above the rear window, it's illegal. Only cops, ambulance, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles are allowed to have lights on the roof.
Forum: Transmissions April 20th 2008, 04:04
Replies: 24
Views: 5,951
Posted By Bruce2
Of course you just had to take a personal attack....

Of course you just had to take a personal attack. Couldn't keep it technical, could you?

I have no hatred for P parts. My own car rides on Fuchs, original Porsche wheel locks, Porsche rear disc...
Forum: Transmissions April 14th 2008, 04:26
Replies: 24
Views: 5,951
Posted By Bruce2
How did you set the backlash? Does that 3 hrs...

How did you set the backlash?
Does that 3 hrs include the fab time for the chassis and shifter/tunnel?

You and everyone here always seem to ignore the cost to rebuild that 40 year old 901...
Forum: Transmissions April 12th 2008, 14:43
Replies: 24
Views: 5,951
Posted By Bruce2
How do you figure? The Bug@5speed conversion...

How do you figure?
The Bug@5speed conversion bits are just as much $$$$ as the Berg 5 kit. Construction of either gearbox requires typical rebuild parts, which are quite a bit more expensive for...
Forum: Transmissions April 7th 2008, 00:16
Replies: 16
Views: 4,326
Posted By Bruce2
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Forum: Transmissions April 6th 2008, 23:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,951
Posted By Bruce2
Only "some"? What other gearbox do you think...

Only "some"? What other gearbox do you think early 911s had?

In fact, all 71 and earlier 911s and 912s came with a 901 gearbox. If you are going to install a 901 into a VW, the 914 is not a good...
Forum: Suspension January 12th 2008, 13:33
Replies: 4
Views: 3,966
Posted By Bruce2
Many shock suppliers have only one shock for...

Many shock suppliers have only one shock for swing axle and IRS. Problem is, the IRS shock needs the longer bushing. Some supply 2 spacers (kyb). Others make shocks that are specific.
You can...
Forum: Engines January 5th 2008, 16:05
Replies: 15
Views: 4,498
Posted By Bruce2
30 what? 10W-30, straight 30? What is your...

30 what? 10W-30, straight 30?

What is your oil pressure?

Do you have stock oil pressure springs and plungers? Do they move freely in the case?

Stop using Fram filters. Their filtering...
Forum: Transmissions November 12th 2007, 21:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,128
Posted By Bruce2
If it grinds while you are stopped, it is your...

If it grinds while you are stopped, it is your clutch adjustment. You have too much freeplay.
Forum: Suspension November 12th 2007, 21:53
Replies: 14
Views: 5,025
Posted By Bruce2
Welding the seams will do very little. VWs don't...

Welding the seams will do very little. VWs don't develop stress cracks at the spot welded joints, therefore the spot welds are plenty strong enough.
It is well known that auto makers have reduced...
Forum: Suspension November 7th 2007, 18:58
Replies: 6
Views: 4,206
Posted By Bruce2
That is not proof, Skeeter. Your pics don't show...

That is not proof, Skeeter. Your pics don't show the hidden reinforcements that a Beetle TA has that the Porsche one does NOT have. Cut them both apart and you will see.
Neither of them is better...
Forum: Suspension November 7th 2007, 02:55
Replies: 11
Views: 4,453
Posted By Bruce2
That increase in track is totally due to the 944...

That increase in track is totally due to the 944 brakes. The steel 944 TAs have exactly the same dimensions as a stock Bug IRS TA.
Forum: Suspension November 7th 2007, 02:38
Replies: 6
Views: 4,206
Posted By Bruce2
Beetle arms also have internal strengthening...

Beetle arms also have internal strengthening reinforcements. I have personally cut apart both and neither is stronger or better than the other. The only advantage the early 944 TAs have is they are...
Forum: Engines September 29th 2007, 05:34
Replies: 10
Views: 3,453
Posted By Bruce2
The EMPI copy is a Chinese copy of a Weber. That...

The EMPI copy is a Chinese copy of a Weber. That should tell you all you need to know.

The best carb you could ever use on a VW is a Dellorto DRLA.
Forum: Engines September 29th 2007, 05:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,090
Posted By Bruce2
1" is rediculous. ½" is fine and is what most...

1" is rediculous. ½" is fine and is what most use.
Forum: Transmissions September 29th 2007, 04:05
Replies: 7
Views: 3,921
Posted By Bruce2
Although Doug said Mike is testing a prototype in...

Although Doug said Mike is testing a prototype in a street car, this is not true. Mike is waiting for a pre-production version to test.
Forum: Suspension September 29th 2007, 03:06
Replies: 3
Views: 2,865
Posted By Bruce2
All IRS Beetles use the same length bars, 676mm. ...

All IRS Beetles use the same length bars, 676mm.
The bars you have are for 59 and earlier.

Here are the three bars:
short (552mm): 1960-2003 swing axle
mid length: 59 and earlier swing axle...
Forum: Suspension September 20th 2007, 19:34
Replies: 3
Views: 2,865
Posted By Bruce2
Is your car swing axle or IRS?

Is your car swing axle or IRS?
Forum: Transmissions August 11th 2007, 05:14
Replies: 20
Views: 6,847
Posted By Bruce2
How many broken Bug CVs will it take to change...

How many broken Bug CVs will it take to change your opinion?
Forum: Transmissions August 9th 2007, 03:31
Replies: 13
Views: 3,985
Posted By Bruce2
If you are talking about The left axle of a Type...

If you are talking about The left axle of a Type 3 with an automatic trans, it is 26mm shorter than a Beetle axle.
T3 : 389.5mm
T! : 415.5mm
Forum: Suspension July 28th 2007, 05:49
Replies: 5
Views: 3,026
Posted By Bruce2
Those are probably people who drive as if they...

Those are probably people who drive as if they have their grandmother in the car all the time.
The effect on body roll by chopping the beam that much is trivial. You still need a sway bar.
Forum: Wheels July 14th 2007, 15:53
Replies: 15
Views: 5,591
Posted By Bruce2
Not true. A 7x15 CC has exactly the same offset...

Not true. A 7x15 CC has exactly the same offset as a 7x15 Fuchs, and I have those on the front of my car. Beam is chopped 3.75" and if I was to do it all over again, I would go no more than 2.75-3"
Forum: Wheels July 13th 2007, 17:03
Replies: 15
Views: 5,591
Posted By Bruce2
This is a really bad idea. A 7x15 wheel and tire...

This is a really bad idea. A 7x15 wheel and tire is significantly heavier than a stock wheel and tire. You need much more brake than a stock drum can offer. With the incredibly low price of KG...
Forum: Wheels July 7th 2007, 13:21
Replies: 15
Views: 5,591
Posted By Bruce2
It depends on what tire you are planning to use. ...

It depends on what tire you are planning to use. If you are using a narrow tire, a 7x15 CC will fit if it is bolted directly to the stock IRS brake drum. Adding a wheel adaptor will guarantee it...
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