Take the bug out for a spin.

[j-f]

I've try to make a video while driving my bug around. Just for fun.
So, engine is a 1600cc, VZ14 cam, midly ported heads with 8.3 - 1 CR and kadron. Gearbox is a verrryyyyyyy long AO coded one. It's a 3.875 with a taller 4th gear I think, that's why it looks lazy when climbing an up hill road.
Don't mind the gauges in the glove box that needs to be fixed for at least 2 year. 

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/c-ilUovOPpY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/c-ilUovOPpY</a>

[Rennsurfer]

Very cool, Jean. Hearing your engine reminds me of how my orange '66 used to sound. I like the tall fourth gear, too. When I rebuild my transmission, I plan on a taller fourth, as well. I'm not going to ever race my car... it'll be built to DRIVE and enjoy.

[vwcab]

So,who needs a "BIG" engine to have fun???
That engine sounds and revs good,I like it,good job on that one J-F.
Thanks for posting that vid,and showing us around.It really is a beautiful scenery overthere.

BUT,one question!!!!IS IT ALLOWED IN "WALIFORNIA" FILMING and DRIVING A CAR TOGETHER??                      (not in this side from Belgium where I live    )

Anyway,have fun with your car and enjoy it.See you.
Peter   

[Nico86]

Cool car JF. I like your Nardi wheel too.

[speedwell]

BUT,one question!!!!IS IT ALLOWED IN "WALIFORNIA" FILMING and DRIVING A CAR TOGETHER??                      (not in this side from Belgium where I live    )

not on your side peter   for sure you've the BIG BART DEWEVER  

you're still my friend 


and j-f are still alive   no news since may be 1 years and more now   and yes engine sounds good i like the sound of your DQ exhaust

fabs

[vwcab]

Right on Fabs    
 

[javabug]

Thanks for the ride!  Car sounds really good, and the scenery is very nice there.

I don't remember my Kadrons sounding that good.   

[Dave Rosique]

Cool film J-F!
Soon to become a Cal-Look cult classic
That was fun.. nice neighborhood too!

[j-f]

Thanks you all for the nice comments. 
I'm quite happy of the result. There is a bit more in the engine, but prefer keep it like that and don't push the rev too high as I use simple HD springs.
Lot's of torque for a small cc's, drive like a stocker up to 3000rpm and make some good power until 5000.
This gearbox is a blast on highway, but a bit long on back road. I believe 4th gear is a 0.89. It's not a racer, more a driver, so it's good to me.

To Fabian, really sorry dude, I've been busy all the time last past months with a lot's things to do, and with cold time coming, you know that I will be even more busy  You met my friend Jean-Philippe at DDday and he also said me that I miss you 

 

[Harry/FDK]

Cool spin !