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Forum: German Look Tuning February 1st 2004, 23:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,965
Posted By chigger
I got back into bugs after a long time away from...

I got back into bugs after a long time away from them. I went back to college and I wanted something that went well in the snow and was cheap and easy to work on. Once I bought it I decided to...
Forum: German Look Tuning October 26th 2003, 21:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,723
Posted By chigger
Channeling Body

I ran across a 1962 sedan in pretty good shape except for the areas around the pan. The heater channels, door pilars, quarter panel etc. The package shelf is also gone. So due to the time and effort...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe October 26th 2003, 20:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,973
Posted By chigger
Getting into racing can be a bit expensive with...

Getting into racing can be a bit expensive with the insurance and all. Perhaps not a road course but a figure eight course with the circles fifty foot in diameter. At 28 mph you can generate 1...
Forum: Suspension October 26th 2003, 19:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,200
Posted By chigger
The Koni web site has an excellent article on how...

The Koni web site has an excellent article on how to adjust your shocks. The only way you are going to get it to do what you want is to tune it yourself.
Hope it helps.
Forum: German Look Tuning September 27th 2003, 22:32
Replies: 285
Views: 183,396
Posted By chigger
I am going to incorporate an air channel at the...

I am going to incorporate an air channel at the base of the wing with a slight curve to force air into the top of the deck lip. You want to try not to have it forcing air into the carbs as that can...
Forum: German Look Tuning September 27th 2003, 22:19
Replies: 30
Views: 9,655
Posted By chigger
I know the kafer cup brace is expensive, but it...

I know the kafer cup brace is expensive, but it is amazing how well it stiffens the rear wishbone and shock towers. You can wang the shock tower with a hammer and it just vibrates. With the brace the...
Forum: Engines September 27th 2003, 22:02
Replies: 27
Views: 7,354
Posted By chigger
I would run a 69mm crank with 94mm cylinders...

I would run a 69mm crank with 94mm cylinders forged crank wedge mated, forged aluminum rods and pistons, heads adapted off a twin cam four valve cylinder 911 motor with true hemispherical chambers....
Forum: Wanted September 14th 2003, 20:25
Replies: 9
Views: 4,372
Posted By chigger
The axle splines are the same for both the T1 and...

The axle splines are the same for both the T1 and T2 axle flanges and trans flanges. You can mix and match. You must use a T1 axle with a T1 trans and a special axle with a T2 trans. The T1 axle also...
Forum: Suspension September 9th 2003, 00:18
Replies: 17
Views: 6,352
Posted By chigger
I saw a set of 17 in rims with 145s on them at a...

I saw a set of 17 in rims with 145s on them at a show. They looked sharp, but any taller and you may run out of room for rubber or much of it anyway. The ride really decreases as the rubber gets...
Forum: Suspension September 5th 2003, 01:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,248
Posted By chigger
I went over to my friends shop and he had a pile...

I went over to my friends shop and he had a pile of unused lines for bugs. You can get a complete set of lines for a bug from bugpack. Just buy two sets and you will have enough lines for about...
Forum: German Look Tuning September 5th 2003, 01:00
Replies: 285
Views: 183,396
Posted By chigger
Negative! The car can be high, but the closer to...

Negative! The car can be high, but the closer to the ground the greater the effect of a venturi. To get around this and have sufficient down force you will have to hang a rubber skirt down to direct...
Forum: German Look Tuning August 30th 2003, 10:55
Replies: 285
Views: 183,396
Posted By chigger
I have looked at this subject for quite a while....

I have looked at this subject for quite a while. One of the problems with looking at other race cars is that the aerodynamics are often dictated by the rules and not the possibilities of the...
Forum: Transmissions August 30th 2003, 09:47
Replies: 3
Views: 2,641
Posted By chigger
The thin metal flange attaches the boot to the...

The thin metal flange attaches the boot to the CV. Depending on your replacement parts some have the new flange and some just have the boot. Save them until you find out what is available.
Forum: Suspension August 30th 2003, 09:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,248
Posted By chigger
Since I didn't use the wider rear arms I am not...

Since I didn't use the wider rear arms I am not for sure, but probably the soft lines are the same as others and the hard lines are longer. On mine the VW lines match up to the early calipers, I...
Forum: Suspension August 24th 2003, 21:20
Replies: 8
Views: 3,014
Posted By chigger
It was about $1200 for the fronts with 944 disks....

It was about $1200 for the fronts with 944 disks. I think I can do it now for about $900. I have done 3 sets of Ghia fronts on a ball joint for about $250 each. For SBs I don't know. Superman could...
Forum: German Look Tuning July 20th 2003, 21:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,251
Posted By chigger
Plexiglass is an acrylic and lexan is a...

Plexiglass is an acrylic and lexan is a polycarbonate. Lexan melts at a much higher temperature and is quite abit tougher and scratch resistant. Use the thinnest you can get away with probably about...
Forum: Transmissions July 3rd 2003, 00:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,873
Posted By chigger
We use alot of plastic line for air powered...

We use alot of plastic line for air powered equipment at work. It is only 150# pressure and it fails alot. The tubing loses its strength easily if it comes in contact with any kind of solvent. It...
Forum: Suspension June 25th 2003, 09:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,270
Posted By chigger
Thumbs up It is great to hear your car is on the road and...

It is great to hear your car is on the road and every thing is working right. A compensator is probably not needed most of the time. I like to forsee problems and have a solution ready for them. I...
Forum: Suspension June 17th 2003, 23:55
Replies: 13
Views: 2,270
Posted By chigger
I would use new cables to set it up as the old...

I would use new cables to set it up as the old ones are stretched. The beatle cables are very close to the right length. The way I did it works, but new ends is the way to go. The originals are...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe June 17th 2003, 00:40
Replies: 28
Views: 5,588
Posted By chigger
Well I am not a T3 person. I really like them,...

Well I am not a T3 person. I really like them, but I don't have one so I haven't spent much time looking at them. A notch back is my favorite car, however they are super rare around here so I settled...
Forum: Suspension June 17th 2003, 00:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,709
Posted By chigger
Being able to easily adjust every thing is the...

Being able to easily adjust every thing is the main reason to go with coil overs. However most of it you can do with the torsion bars by changing the bars and adjustable shocks can be fitted to the...
Forum: Engines June 15th 2003, 11:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,397
Posted By chigger
I had a similar problem. The stock pulley has no...

I had a similar problem. The stock pulley has no seal just grooves which push the oil back into the engine. When I went to an aftermarket pulley it leaked bad. They require a seal to be installed in...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe June 15th 2003, 11:34
Replies: 28
Views: 5,588
Posted By chigger
Humm! Why not! Should look pretty good. Lowering...

Humm! Why not! Should look pretty good. Lowering it should be easier than a bug as the front uses torsion bars just like the bug rear. I think you are limited to wheel width due to the fender wells...
Forum: VolkSport Käfer Gruppe June 13th 2003, 00:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By chigger
I really hope this annoys the Cal look crowd....

I really hope this annoys the Cal look crowd. Thanks Ladies and Gentlemen.
Forum: Suspension June 7th 2003, 22:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,394
Posted By chigger
Talking The rear is pretty straight foward, the front is...

The rear is pretty straight foward, the front is not and it would probably be cheaper to buy a kit as you know everything will work together and you can also get on the road faster. The price may...
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