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Forum: Project Builds January 26th 2015, 08:01
Replies: 64
Views: 82,588
Posted By Joel
The right muffler setup will get a subi sounding...

The right muffler setup will get a subi sounding just a like a VW.

Mine from inside just sounds like a VW engine with IDAs, from the outside some mistake it as a hot VW engine, a mate had an EJ22...
Forum: Body January 31st 2014, 07:05
Replies: 10
Views: 6,068
Posted By Joel
I did a similar swiss cheese look with mine ...

I did a similar swiss cheese look with mine

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/boostedbug/LBug/kamei005.jpg~original
Forum: Body September 26th 2013, 22:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,163
Posted By Joel
They are just Kamei chin spoilers. Where...

They are just Kamei chin spoilers.

Where abouts are you, a few different places sell them both in ABS plastic or fibreglass.
Forum: Project Builds May 9th 2013, 04:57
Replies: 132
Views: 87,673
Posted By Joel
Yes they really are a PITA. I started making a...

Yes they really are a PITA.
I started making a custom one for mine as a plug for a fibreglass mould but there is just so much work in shaping it and getting it to look good as well as be...
Forum: Body March 20th 2013, 02:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,478
Posted By Joel
79 is 2 bolt suspension, all 2 bolt supers are...

79 is 2 bolt suspension, all 2 bolt supers are et41
et34 was standards and the early 3 bolt supers.
Forum: German Look Tuning March 20th 2013, 02:50
Replies: 14
Views: 6,493
Posted By Joel
For mine I trust the good old rubber occy strap ...

For mine I trust the good old rubber occy strap :lmao:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/Vbug74/Picture002.jpg~original
Forum: Suspension January 26th 2013, 07:15
Replies: 14
Views: 7,076
Posted By Joel
There is no disadvantage with them, they work...

There is no disadvantage with them, they work well except on later 2 bolt strut front ends the tierods hit the swaybar which is where Tines mod comes in.
Forum: Suspension January 17th 2013, 18:32
Replies: 14
Views: 7,076
Posted By Joel
Nice work. How has your tyre wear been? or...

Nice work.

How has your tyre wear been? or does it not do many miles?

Just wondering as a mate of mine experimented with flipped tierods on a 74 1303 and found as the suspension moved up and...
Forum: Interior January 10th 2013, 02:00
Replies: 5
Views: 10,791
Posted By Joel
All good. I'm wondering if they are too thin to...

All good.
I'm wondering if they are too thin to be made in fibreglass?

You can fit the older solid metal 72-73 housings fairly easily too.
Forum: Engines January 10th 2013, 01:51
Replies: 18
Views: 9,331
Posted By Joel
In a bus yes I would agree with you but in a bug...

In a bus yes I would agree with you but in a bug most people would agree it's the EG33 that makes absolutely no sense and the EJ that is the logical choice.

They are a big heavy motor and as seen...
Forum: Interior January 7th 2013, 07:41
Replies: 5
Views: 10,791
Posted By Joel
I'd be surprised if it did fit, it would...

I'd be surprised if it did fit, it would interfere with the 73 on Super Beetle dash
its a lot longer than a stock Beetle one which are also one piece, not in 2 like that one.
...
Forum: Engines August 9th 2012, 08:06
Replies: 29
Views: 9,163
Posted By Joel
Gday Graham, there's more and more cars getting...

Gday Graham, there's more and more cars getting Subagears conversions here in Aus, just many owners aren;t on forums so you don't hear about them much.

There was a buggy racing at the track at...
Forum: Project Builds June 22nd 2012, 21:12
Replies: 398
Views: 272,829
Posted By Joel
You would not believe the rings of fire they make...

You would not believe the rings of fire they make us jump through to get modified cars here legalized but it does have it's good reasons.

Helps to ensure that the cars on the road have been...
Forum: German Look Tuning June 7th 2012, 22:12
Replies: 3
Views: 3,365
Posted By Joel
Hi Graham, Yes Richard always has some...

Hi Graham,

Yes Richard always has some interesting projects and customers cars on the go.

I need to update my members ride thread if I can find it but Suby conversion is going well after 3...
Forum: German Look Tuning June 4th 2012, 08:25
Replies: 3
Views: 3,365
Posted By Joel
Sadly they sold it recently. I haven't spoken...

Sadly they sold it recently.
I haven't spoken to him lately but they are always up to something interesting.
Forum: Wheels March 25th 2012, 04:00
Replies: 13
Views: 16,113
Posted By Joel
I been called that on more than one occasion...

I been called that on more than one occasion :lmao:
Forum: Project Builds March 17th 2012, 20:00
Replies: 620
Views: 322,711
Posted By Joel
Is that your GH Sigma there Steve? Makes me...

Is that your GH Sigma there Steve?

Makes me feel old that I'm the same age as one of them :lmao:.
Forum: Project Builds March 16th 2012, 19:29
Replies: 620
Views: 322,711
Posted By Joel
Good to see nice solid mounts with the driving...

Good to see nice solid mounts with the driving lights.
Nothing worse than shaky driving lights when you hit bumps.

I have to run driving lights on all my cars due to the wildlife out here, my bug...
Forum: Body March 16th 2012, 19:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By Joel
I'm betting your spare tyre wasn't in the way. ...

I'm betting your spare tyre wasn't in the way.

It was a test of patience with the spare tyre still in, with a jack, deck chair and other crap sitting on top.

And as if that wasn't enough same...
Forum: Suspension February 29th 2012, 21:56
Replies: 14
Views: 7,076
Posted By Joel
Depends how low you're running. I've found...

Depends how low you're running.

I've found anything below a 3" drop definately needs them.
It will stop bump steer and the tie rods hitting the body on bumps
Forum: Engines February 28th 2012, 21:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,767
Posted By Joel
Cooling on that wouldn't be terribly effective,...

Cooling on that wouldn't be terribly effective, there is no internal vanes to direct the airflow around and air doesn't like making 180degree turns on it's own so very little air flow would go...
Forum: Electrical February 23rd 2012, 23:08
Replies: 10
Views: 12,623
Posted By Joel
Yes, that's alot to pay for a faulty switch. ...

Yes, that's alot to pay for a faulty switch.

Also the little tab that keeps the lid on usually always breaks when you crack them open.
Forum: Electrical February 23rd 2012, 04:12
Replies: 10
Views: 12,623
Posted By Joel
Because I'm such a nice guy :lmao: ...

Because I'm such a nice guy :lmao:

http://www.langzeittest.de/opel-zafira/intern/grafik/leucci_intervallwischer_relais-anschluesse.jpg

You can use the spring and ball from the stock switch too.
Forum: Project Builds January 20th 2012, 06:22
Replies: 158
Views: 56,945
Posted By Joel
So simple yet so effective.

So simple yet so effective.
Forum: Engines December 30th 2011, 21:58
Replies: 41
Views: 19,623
Posted By Joel
My dream engine was always a big type 4 as well. ...

My dream engine was always a big type 4 as well.

I started building up one in 2001 but with the sad shape of the engine after 27 years abuse in a bus and the realization of cost to make a decent...
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