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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #30 on: March 13, 2011, 14:57:14 pm »
Also, i'm at 10.7:1 compression on 92 octane premium. I'm wondering If I should try on some race fuel and see if thats part of the problem......  Huh
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #31 on: April 03, 2011, 19:10:16 pm »
new vid  Grin

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« Reply #32 on: April 04, 2011, 05:15:49 am »
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« Reply #33 on: April 04, 2011, 23:34:26 pm »
Quote from: Baked Beetle on January 15, 2011, 22:36:41 pm
New "old" photo for motivation.  Cool






That photo looks like it could have been taken at Seattle International Raceway and I'd swear that's Gene Berg standing with Ron.  I know Ron raced at SIR...
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« Reply #34 on: April 24, 2011, 20:46:14 pm »
new pics. got tin work and axles and brakes in.











Picked this 63' sunroof car up for the wife last week. vert decklid and CSP brakes. Smiley
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« Reply #35 on: April 24, 2011, 23:43:10 pm »
Nice work!
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« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2011, 02:54:10 am »
Quote from: Baked Beetle on March 13, 2011, 14:57:14 pm
Also, i'm at 10.7:1 compression on 92 octane premium. I'm wondering If I should try on some race fuel and see if thats part of the problem......  Huh

Hi Blair,

What elevation are you at down there?  I think you're just a bit lower than Calgary.  I don't think it's your CR causing running issues...I run 10.5:1 with 91 octane (sometimes 94 octane) at 1,000 m.

Nice job on the race Beetle!
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Neil
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12.5 seconds @ 172 KM/H (107.5 MPH)
Dynojet Test:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9B_H3eklAo
Baked Beetle
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« Reply #37 on: April 26, 2011, 13:26:19 pm »
Hey Neil,

Elevation is 721 m

I've had the engine running plenty now, a little jet change here and there made a world of difference. Now to finish wiring and all the other stuff, so the gas pedal is connected to something Smiley
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #38 on: May 10, 2011, 05:53:25 am »
Wiring is almost done. whew......after a couple 12 hr nights a lot of the little bits are done. Still have a bunch to do. seems like it doesn't end  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

Would be nice to be at the track opening night this friday but I maybe pass and go on Saturday as long as my front shocks show up.

I will have some pics up in the next day or 2.
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #39 on: May 13, 2011, 17:26:34 pm »
Quote from: neil68 on April 04, 2011, 23:34:26 pm
Quote from: Baked Beetle on January 15, 2011, 22:36:41 pm
New "old" photo for motivation.  Cool






That photo looks like it could have been taken at Seattle International Raceway and I'd swear that's Gene Berg standing with Ron.  I know Ron raced at SIR...



Oh Neil,

you are on the money. Clyde verified for me that it is Gene Berg standing with Ron. I'm sure thats why he has such a smile on his face!!! Smiley))
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #40 on: May 20, 2011, 05:55:18 am »
only waiting on lexan and a few other parts   Grin Cheesy
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #41 on: May 24, 2011, 00:13:50 am »
Whoo hoo  Grin Drove the car around the lot today. Couldn't wipe the smile off of my face.

Still some air in the brake lines, then I can test the line Loc,  Grin

Lexan should be cut tomorrow so I'll have some new pics once they are in. Wow cannot wait. Supposed to race this coming weekend.
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« Reply #42 on: May 24, 2011, 11:12:45 am »
Congrats. What are you doing for the door glass? I presume non rolling widows? I've been scratching my head on how to do mine. I don't want flush mount or window mechanisms.
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« Reply #43 on: May 28, 2011, 21:56:52 pm »
Got her ready and on the trailer to ge see if I could pass Tech, and it rained.....
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #44 on: May 28, 2011, 22:02:58 pm »
Oh and for the door glass, I did a nice quick job of flush mount inside the door. I will post pics. it turned out real good. only small holes
inside to see, no damage to the outside of the door Smiley

 I'm going to look for window regulators and all the pieces to goto stock glass with vent wing. I think it will be worth it. But this year I will roast in that thing :0
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« Reply #45 on: May 30, 2011, 01:39:39 am »
Well that went well. We had 2 rain days, Fri/Sat so it was real busy today trying to cram everyone in. I only got 2 test n/ tune runs in but they were def. needed.

Trying to launch a car you haven't even driven around is pretty tough  Huh Huh Roll Eyes

Going easy the first time out, i did a 18 secs @ 60 mph. Didn't do a good burnout cause I only had a  3k prm chip in the 2 step. Pulled that out fast. .....  I also didn't know where the end of the track was and I let off real early. LOL  Cheesy Cheesy what a newbie.

2nd run went way better Burnout was real good. God lots of traction on the launch except on my launch I lifted a bit and let off right away....haha, recovered and clocked off 16.1 @ 83 mph.

And the kicker is my weber 44's are a wee bit small. I can feel it at 5k, doesn't fall on it's face, just feels a bit weaker than down low. Could be the air jets need to be lowered.

So all in all I've finally had it down the track and it was great. Went straight with 1/8" toe in and the rear end felt really solid also so that makes me happy.
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neil68
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« Reply #46 on: May 30, 2011, 21:32:23 pm »
Blair,

You definitely need some IDA's to wake up that engine...or maybe a set of the JPM roller throttle bodies.  7,000+rpm is what you want Wink
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Neil
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'68 Beetle, 2332 cc, 204 WHP
12.5 seconds @ 172 KM/H (107.5 MPH)
Dynojet Test:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9B_H3eklAo
Baked Beetle
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« Reply #47 on: June 08, 2011, 05:19:26 am »
What do you all find slips good for burnout.... tire pressure?? I'm at 15 psi now, was at 20, not knowing and it was shuddering  pretty bad one run. got a tip and it was a great difference after that/
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #48 on: June 18, 2011, 05:30:03 am »
I was out tonight, got 4 runs in, first, throttle cable came loose 3/4 track

ran a 13.8 @ 98 mph 1.8 60 ft. Car felt good with the new carbs EPC51. thanks A LOT to neil for the vents! Jetting seems pretty close. f11/65/150/190 but going to play with some air jets till 155/160 mains show up.

I still don't think I went full throttle. Left the car at the track tonight and going out again tomorrow.

I finally got a bit of rubber spray in my fenders. hell yes.

heres a stupid upside down video. not sure why the hosting site flipped it....

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« Reply #49 on: June 19, 2011, 19:03:18 pm »
Weird video to watch  Cheesy but it's cool to see the car running.
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Baked Beetle
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« Reply #50 on: June 20, 2011, 17:49:39 pm »
Yea no kidding.  Smiley I will get some better vids with a real camera now. not an iphone Smiley
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« Reply #51 on: June 22, 2011, 13:02:16 pm »
Quote from: AntLockyer on May 24, 2011, 11:12:45 am
Congrats. What are you doing for the door glass? I presume non rolling widows? I've been scratching my head on how to do mine. I don't want flush mount or window mechanisms.

Ant, make the door glass (lexan I presume!) a bit longer on the bottom, like a Karmann Ghia glass. This will give you enough extra to drill through and fix to the door frame behind the door card. You'll need long bolts and some spacers, but it should work!
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« Reply #52 on: June 22, 2011, 17:18:15 pm »
Quote from: Neil Davies on June 22, 2011, 13:02:16 pm
Quote from: AntLockyer on May 24, 2011, 11:12:45 am
Congrats. What are you doing for the door glass? I presume non rolling widows? I've been scratching my head on how to do mine. I don't want flush mount or window mechanisms.

Ant, make the door glass (lexan I presume!) a bit longer on the bottom, like a Karmann Ghia glass. This will give you enough extra to drill through and fix to the door frame behind the door card. You'll need long bolts and some spacers, but it should work!

Cheers mate, I'll give that a try. As I dont have any glass to work from I need to make a pattern anyway so I'll test the mounting.
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