1.8t Mid-Engine 1960 UBRDUB

[volkdent]

Will, I just snuck into my wife's warehouse, she's rented 10,000 sq-ft, so I just grabbed a corner. We do need to get together though!

Here's a preview of the new center console. The basis is a road bike carbon fiber handlebar, then I lathed some adapters to lengthen them with aluminum. I'm mocking up the panel now, it will be fiberglass covered in white vinyl, and I'll probably cover the aluminum legs with the same vinyl I used for the roll cage.



Jason

[volkdent]

Next step, cardboard template covered with polyester fleece, then bondo'd, shaped, and holes drilled.



Jason

[volkdent]

Lawrence from LS Fabrication worked his magic again Sat night. Went from 197 to 232 whp by upping the boost. It goes like a scalded monkey now! Scroll down on his facebook page to check out the vids, even got some more fire shooting out the pipes!

LS Fabrication Facebook Page

On Dyno

Should be fun at Bugorama on Sun, hoping for low 12s.

Jason

[volkdent]

One more, just messing around. Another good flame shoot!

You can hear a low rpm knock as I take off from it, we'll be taking a couple of degrees out around 3k.

Shootin' Flames

Jason

[F-22A]

Great video Jason...boy that thing is fast!

Love the LED's too, they look good.

[volkdent]

Thanks, appreciated.

Well, latest news:

After running 13.05 at Bugorama, I found out on the way home that I'd broken something in the tranny. I knew the tranny was the weak spot in my system, but it happened sooner than later. SOOOOO

I think I'm going to start from scratch, take the body off of the chassis, buy a Boxster chassis, and do something along the lines of this guy:

Bugster

I know that big power is possible from aircooled thanks to Wally, but I really want the balance of mid-engine, and buying a salvage Boxster S will be the easiest and most cost effective way of getting a great handling car that looks like a Bug. I'm shooting for lowish miles and running, but I do like the idea of 4-500 hp in a chassis that is predictable, so down the road I may do a VR6 or V8 like Hugo.

I just feel like I've come a long way toward my goals, but that I won't get the type of handling I want with the chassis that I have.

I might be parting out the chassis I have now, anyone interested in a double wishbone front end like Mendeola only bolt on?

Jason