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Forum: Suspension May 11th 2011, 00:18
Replies: 3
Views: 3,915
Posted By djmatio
IRS to Porsche 944 Rear Brake Conversion Video

Hi y'all. Just made a short video on how to add 944 N/A rear brake backing plates and hubs to your VW IRS rear suspension arms. It's already pretty easy but I thought making this video would help...
Forum: Brakes February 2nd 2011, 20:11
Replies: 4
Views: 3,620
Posted By djmatio
Beetle hard brake lines - stainless or regular?

Hi all,

I'm redoing all my brake lines and was wondering if stainless steel hard lines were any better or worse than the regular steel hard lines. Are looks the only plus? Are there any...
Forum: Brakes December 17th 2010, 03:48
Replies: 3
Views: 4,288
Posted By djmatio
944T brembo brakes on vw - which master cylinder size?

Hi,

I'm jumping back into my VW rebuild project and need to purchase a new master cylinder for my '72 super to use with the rebuilt porsche 944 turbo brembos calipers front and rear. Reading...
Forum: Body April 28th 2010, 22:17
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
Final update: Joe has finally shipped me the...

Final update:

Joe has finally shipped me the running boards along with carbon fiber headlamp rings. I received them today via fedex and everything looks good. Thanks to Joe for pulling through.
Forum: Body April 25th 2010, 14:45
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
Well, i still need running boards. I'm not...

Well, i still need running boards. I'm not really liking the normal type, but if I need something for my german looker. I don't know of any other options for carbon fiber running boards. Some type...
Forum: Body April 23rd 2010, 11:10
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
I'm not going to get into the details, but one of...

I'm not going to get into the details, but one of his last PMs said that he was going to ship the goods out the last week in Janurary. Today is April 23rd and I haven't heard from him...
Forum: Body April 22nd 2010, 13:28
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
Update: I'm still waiting to hear back from Joe...

Update: I'm still waiting to hear back from Joe after discussing return of $$ or shipment of items. The issue at this point has still not been resolved. The last date we set for action has come...
Forum: Body February 25th 2010, 12:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,517
Posted By djmatio
Thanks for the replys guys. I'll keep checking...

Thanks for the replys guys. I'll keep checking around. The reasoning for the question is that I need to buy all new parts anyway, so I want to get them cheaper raw prior to any plating especially...
Forum: Body January 24th 2010, 15:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,517
Posted By djmatio
Anyone know where to get "raw" parts?

I'm looking for exterior body parts in the raw (i.e. that have not been plated/chromed, etc).

Example: Door handles, misc exterior chrome components, etc.

Does anyone how/where a consumer can...
Forum: Body January 2nd 2010, 16:44
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
Joe has sent me a PM and we will continue to work...

Joe has sent me a PM and we will continue to work this out. Thanks for all the replies. I'll keep you updated on the situation.

-Matt
Forum: Body December 30th 2009, 16:58
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
Let's see... Dec. 30th 2009, I have not heard...

Let's see... Dec. 30th 2009, I have not heard from Joe once since we exchanged money via paypal in March of this year.

That is 10 months without a single word regarding my parts or our...
Forum: Engines September 17th 2009, 17:38
Replies: 5
Views: 3,230
Posted By djmatio
Hi guys, Has anything come of these two VR6...

Hi guys,

Has anything come of these two VR6 projects? I know this thread is probably dead but I thought I'd ask anyway.

Are there any links to more information on your projects? Anyone...
Forum: Body September 11th 2009, 23:26
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
Yes, this is my first purchase. I felt...

Yes, this is my first purchase. I felt comfortable sending him money because of the feedback from all the folks on german look. I'm also sure that the parts he makes are quality and that this is a...
Forum: Body September 11th 2009, 03:37
Replies: 43
Views: 5,502
Posted By djmatio
Anyone heard from Carbon Joe lately?

I ordered carbon fiber running boards from the guy in March this year and like an idiot paypal'd him the $275. I haven't heard from his since. I get no responses via e-mail...
Forum: Electrical October 14th 2008, 17:29
Replies: 28
Views: 12,208
Posted By djmatio
I am also interested in Airkewld's HID kit. Are...

I am also interested in Airkewld's HID kit. Are there any users of this kit that attest to the quality/practicality?

Are HID kits typically just low beam only? I will look into the phillips...
Forum: Brakes November 14th 2007, 00:16
Replies: 0
Views: 2,130
Posted By djmatio
Question 944 brembos - which year calipers are these??

Hello,

As I am about to re-finish (powdercoat) my 944 Brembo calipers prior to installation and I noticed that two of the calipers are wider that the other two on the inside where the rotor would...
Forum: Electrical September 14th 2007, 14:34
Replies: 4
Views: 3,297
Posted By djmatio
Thanks Wrenchnride, this is exactly the type of...

Thanks Wrenchnride, this is exactly the type of product I was talking about. I was wondering if anybody had experience putting something like this on their car.

This seems to be the way to go....
Forum: Interior September 8th 2007, 12:25
Replies: 3
Views: 4,645
Posted By djmatio
Sorry, forgot to add that they are for Sparco...

Sorry, forgot to add that they are for Sparco Milano seats.

My question pertains to how these brackets secure to the pan, so really the seat shouldn't matter. Do i cut out the old seats sliders...
Forum: Interior September 8th 2007, 00:11
Replies: 3
Views: 4,645
Posted By djmatio
How the hell?? Sparco seat brackets... Please inform

Hello all,

I have purchased some seat brackets for my 1972 super beetle and I have no clue how to secure them to the pan. If you know, please inform me! I'm just scratching my head. Posted are...
Forum: Engines August 11th 2007, 01:19
Replies: 153
Views: 40,635
Posted By djmatio
What is the average cost of a full subaru...

What is the average cost of a full subaru conversion for the VW? Turbo and non-turbo. We're talking basic engine putting out about 200Hp. I'm curious.
Forum: Body August 9th 2007, 22:29
Replies: 12
Views: 1,622
Posted By djmatio
Yes, we are talking stripping and painting. You...

Yes, we are talking stripping and painting. You actually bring up a very good point. I did not get a paper quote, only a verbal regarding the ballpark of how much it'll cost to paint the car after...
Forum: Body August 9th 2007, 21:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,622
Posted By djmatio
Honestly, i think prepping it myself (including...

Honestly, i think prepping it myself (including primer) would be impractical and possibly illegal here in CA. It's also unwise unless you really know what you are doing. 90% of a great paintjob is...
Forum: Body August 7th 2007, 20:07
Replies: 12
Views: 1,622
Posted By djmatio
I wish i had a local friend who would do it in...

I wish i had a local friend who would do it in his spare time! Most of the quotes that were higher than $10K were from muscle car/hot rod places. I'm still looking around and will start to focus on...
Forum: Body August 7th 2007, 17:23
Replies: 12
Views: 1,622
Posted By djmatio
A few pics of my super vw project now dubbed the...

A few pics of my super vw project now dubbed the "Black Plague" due to all the responses I've gotten from auto-body shops. :bawling:
I personally don't think it's that bad, i'm trying to get...
Forum: Body August 7th 2007, 17:05
Replies: 12
Views: 1,622
Posted By djmatio
Unhappy Cost of full re-paint?

This is a loaded, generic question i know. I'm need to get my super re-painted and i'll tell you I'm very frustrated right now. I live in the CA Bay Area and I've been to quite a few body shops...
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