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Stevo_L · #1 October 20th 2014, 14:55

nice looking 1302.
back is a little too low for my taste.

bugpilot · #2 October 21st 2014, 02:50

She's a beauty...
Definitely a huge motivation to get my little red bug back on the street again!

Greetings,
Tobi

Clatter · #3 October 21st 2014, 20:03

Just Beautiful...

A style of build user 'vujade' coined - "Resto German".
Subtle, understated, OG in the details...
Love it!

The ride height/stance is perfect.
Rake is for Cal-Lookers.

Clatter · #4 October 21st 2014, 20:04

Oh, and, can you explain the oil pressure gauge fitting?
???

Bogara_ZO · #5 October 22nd 2014, 09:32

Thanks for the comments, guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clatter

Oh, and, can you explain the oil pressure gauge fitting?
???

Sure

it's temporary solution

I'm trying to keep the dash simple, so originally inteded to make a nice custom bracket for the rearview mirror and put these gauges there, similar to this:

I did the wiring too, but the wire harness seems to be too wide to make it invisible..at least need more time for that project. I wanted to drive the car ASAP and found a gauge holder in the garage that doesn't fit in the radio area. Again, I'm sure I will not put them there as I'm not a fan of the space shuttle style dashes. Will cover the hole with a c/f plate or similar and try to find a good place for the gauges. (Maybe under the dash?)

Regarding the stance the back is a tad lower than I wanted (hard to set the TB bars without the full interior). I'll see how it performs in city driving & on speed bumps than will raise a spline later if needed. But no rake at all.

H2OSB · #6 October 22nd 2014, 15:45

I love the way it looks! As SteveC said, the color combo is excellent. Personally, I like the rear exactly as it sits. Unless it causes problems, I would probably bring the front down ever so slightly to match the rear.

Bogara_ZO · #7 October 23rd 2014, 06:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2OSB

Unless it causes problems, I would probably bring the front down ever so slightly to match the rear.

Thanks! Exactly, but a proper wheel alignment should be done first. Negative camber in front should help fender clearence, so i guess it can go lower a bit.

graham · #8 October 24th 2014, 02:42

Great looking car man,colour wheel combo is class

Bogara_ZO · #9 May 17th 2016, 03:35

No updates for a long time...

Relocated the gauges

Got a radio

And started to visiting shows & events

Bogara_ZO · #10 May 17th 2016, 03:43

After putting ~ 2500 kms in the clock Christmas arrived again

And things has been changed for 2016. I have to move to a flat with no garage so the car has to go

If interested or know somebody who might want a nice GL, let me know. Check the For Sale section for infos. Can send pictures of every single part of the car.

Wally · #11 May 17th 2016, 16:49

That is extemely unfortunate mate! I feel for you and hope things work out for the best.

Steve C · #12 June 9th 2016, 04:17

Hi

What are the other ratios in your transmission.

I'm tossing up ideas for a gearbox for my sons bug, going 3.875 with 2.9 1st and 1.9 2nd, just not sure about 3rd & 4th. Would like to keep it good for freeways but Im worried that a tall 4th like yours will make it bog going from 3rd to 4th. Motor will eventually be a 2442 oxy boxer so bags of torque

I don't know how you could bare to sell such a beautiful car.

Cheers Steve

Bogara_ZO · #13 July 6th 2016, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve C

Hi

What are the other ratios in your transmission.

I'm tossing up ideas for a gearbox for my sons bug, going 3.875 with 2.9 1st and 1.9 2nd, just not sure about 3rd & 4th. Would like to keep it good for freeways but Im worried that a tall 4th like yours will make it bog going from 3rd to 4th. Motor will eventually be a 2442 oxy boxer so bags of torque

I don't know how you could bare to sell such a beautiful car.

Cheers Steve

Hi Steve,

It's a Rancho Pro Street, 3.875 & 3.80, 2.06, 1.48, 0.89. Was hesitating on the 0.82 "freeway cruiser" but after driving one I abandonned the idea immediately as the gap felt enormous between 3rd and 4th, no way in town (ie under 80 km/h).

With my relative small overall diameter (205/45x16) I am doing 130 (GPS) km/h @ 3900 which is something i can live with. With a torque master like your oxy I would suggest it as a good combination between town/freeway but depends what you are buliding that car for.

Now it is sitting in a rented garage while I am moving, than I will see if I can find any other solution

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