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July 21st 2005, 09:37
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Update on the SubaBug....
Not sure if you guys are still interested, but here is a quick update on the SubaBug...
I've had it to the point that it was running under full power. very fast. I started to build a rad shroud, but decided to go to a front mount radiator. So right now I'm looking at getting a rad that fits the front of the bug. I'm also going to have the coolant crossover pipe modified so the hose exits at the front of the motor. So I'm actually taking things apart again in stead of putting them together... I'm even toying with the idea to put it all in a Fibreglass buggy....  Rob. 
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July 21st 2005, 11:23
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Hehe, finally seen the light for a front mounted rad
 You will be glad you did. I messed around with rear rads for ages but when you get to real power there's no substitute for natural air flow, just make sure the air can get out too!Look forward to your next site update! Rich
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July 21st 2005, 17:22
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Thanks rich..... yeah, looks like I scored a GTi radiator, gonna take a look this weekend.
After reading Jak's post I'm also considering moving the motor and tranny forward.... but that's for later. Rob.
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July 22nd 2005, 03:48
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Yeah, I'm moving my engine forwards too. I want to get it all under stock bodywork and the cam covers foul with the quad cam if you don't move it forwards. Seems like a nice and easy way of improving weight distribution and effective ground clearance by moving the sump closer to the axle line...
Rich
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July 22nd 2005, 05:34
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Rich, you gonna cut out the torsion bar centre or do what jak did and put the box over the top of the torsion bar? What box you using?
I'm kinda sorry I cut the centre out of mine now, I might see if I can locate another pan and scrap the one I have. I might have moved the engine too far forward, the drive shafts are kinda out of line. You can see how out of line they are on my site. They're not binding or anything, but I can't help but think if I was to gun the throttle something would give... http://homepage.eircom.net/~veewrx
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July 22nd 2005, 08:03
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I'm keeping a VW gearbox this time and not cutting the torsion housing, Jak didn't cut his either, just reversed the rear cradle and used a mid-mount.
You can use quite big angles if you choose which CVs you use so I'd stick with your current chassis if I were you. The main reason I didn't was that with the cab I don't want a cage and I think I would loose too much strength out of the chassis. I also want to retain the stock back seat. If the stock gearbox breaks, I'll upgrade to a Rancho pro street or similar with long ratios. Rich
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August 10th 2006, 03:20
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