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« Reply #90 on: February 05, 2016, 19:27:25 pm »
It's looking awesome, I love the colour!
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« Reply #91 on: February 06, 2016, 20:40:15 pm »
Quote from: Nico86 on February 05, 2016, 19:27:25 pm
It's looking awesome, I love the colour!
Thank you Nico!

Right now I am dealing with paperwork to register the car and I am waiting for the red9 coilover set I ordered.
If the paperwork is done and the red9 set arrives, the bug can come down. The wheels will also get mounted then, which are already waiting in the garage.  Grin
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« Reply #92 on: February 27, 2016, 15:24:34 pm »
So, this happened today.  Grin
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« Reply #93 on: February 27, 2016, 20:49:06 pm »
nice looker  Cool
do you still have the leafsprings in the front beam? or do you go without and only with the coilovers?
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« Reply #94 on: February 28, 2016, 15:49:09 pm »
It is the setup from red9 design. The leafsprings are gone, in their place is a support to keep the trailing arms in the front beam.
This is the 2 to 4 inch drop version, currently on it's highest setting.
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Nico86
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Turnip engine.
« Reply #95 on: March 07, 2016, 12:18:59 pm »
Looking good! I love the non-vented bonnet with big lights.
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« Reply #96 on: March 07, 2016, 17:10:47 pm »
Wauw!  Cool Cool Cool

Are you still planning to put it on gasburners? Personally I think this would look awesome!  Grin
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« Reply #97 on: March 07, 2016, 23:17:01 pm »
Thanks! I am keeping the 8 spokes, but you never know what the future brings Smiley
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« Reply #98 on: March 19, 2016, 14:19:25 pm »
Last sunday I went to the Freddyfiles in Ninove. François Fassmann made some nice pictures of my bug.

Freddyfiles 2016 - Sunday 13th Marsh 2016 by François Fassmann, on Flickr

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Freddyfiles 2016 - Sunday 13th Marsh 2016 by François Fassmann, on Flickr
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Turnip engine.
« Reply #99 on: March 30, 2016, 19:24:44 pm »
Beautiful (:
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« Reply #100 on: March 30, 2016, 21:45:57 pm »
Quote from: volkskris on March 19, 2016, 14:19:25 pm
Last sunday I went to the Freddyfiles in Ninove. François Fassmann made some nice pictures of my bug.

Freddyfiles 2016 - Sunday 13th Marsh 2016 by François Fassmann, on Flickr

Freddyfiles 2016 - Sunday 13th Marsh 2016 by François Fassmann, on Flickr

Freddyfiles 2016 - Sunday 13th Marsh 2016 by François Fassmann, on Flickr

Freddyfiles 2016 - Sunday 13th Marsh 2016 by François Fassmann, on Flickr

Thank you for sharing my pictures ! Smiley
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« Reply #101 on: December 10, 2017, 16:41:26 pm »
I am way behind on this tread again  Roll Eyes
So I'll recap what has been done and what has happened since the previous post.
In the beginning of July 2016 in installed a Trafficcox shifter.
Shifts awesome (very short), looks good and cheaper than bug-tech.

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« Reply #102 on: December 10, 2017, 17:00:36 pm »
The Red9 suspension was unbearably hard, I think because the ball joints were constantly at the end of their range. So I installed and adjustable stock width beam with dropped spindles.
I also upgraded the drum brakes to ventilated disk brakes. Bigger brake cylinders went in at the rear and A mechanical brake servo from German Performance Parts.

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« Reply #103 on: December 10, 2017, 17:06:44 pm »
Fast forward to Freddy files 2017, where I got a Top 20 award!  Grin

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« Reply #104 on: December 10, 2017, 17:15:19 pm »
In April 2017 I installed two 36DRLA carbs and a CSP dual muffler. I also put extra gauges in my dashboard.

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The CSP dual muffler was cut and re-welded because it stuck out too far and was way too low.

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« Reply #105 on: December 10, 2017, 17:19:17 pm »
I also installed a convertible decklid while I was at it.  Smiley

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« Reply #106 on: December 10, 2017, 17:25:07 pm »
At the Bugshow I was really late to the showgrounds on Saturday and found no parking spot. Luckily Mike allowed me to park my car with the DAS club.
Big honour for me, thanks for that Mike!

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« Reply #107 on: December 10, 2017, 17:34:04 pm »
I almost forgot my favorite upgrade so far  Cheesy
In February I installed A rack & pinion steering rack from German Perfomance Parts.
The steering feel is absolutely awesome.

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« Reply #108 on: December 10, 2017, 17:37:04 pm »
Last month I installed Bilstein shocks and modified Z-bar links so it works directly. I also installed a second pair of caster shims.

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« Reply #109 on: December 10, 2017, 20:08:46 pm »
Great car, it's always nice to see upgrades Smiley

How does it feels with the Bilstein shocks?
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« Reply #110 on: December 10, 2017, 20:59:37 pm »
Quote from: Nico86 on December 10, 2017, 20:08:46 pm
Great car, it's always nice to see upgrades Smiley

How does it feels with the Bilstein shocks?
It's a firm ride, but it doesn't lock up when the shock has to travel fast like a twin tube.
That's nice on the concrete roads around here.
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« Reply #111 on: December 10, 2017, 21:42:27 pm »
Looking good ;-)
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« Reply #112 on: December 11, 2017, 12:59:48 pm »
awesome upgrades! 
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« Reply #113 on: December 12, 2017, 00:41:35 am »
Thanks guys!

More upgrades are on it's way, as I am buying parts to build a 2.2l motor  Grin
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« Reply #114 on: December 12, 2017, 09:22:42 am »
Hi, nice car!
Big suprise for me that there is two dealers that sell a rack and pinion kit now suddenly. I am making my own kit with the bracket from Alex but had to cut the tank etc.
Please tell more about how it feels to use, i see you don't have a steering damper?
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« Reply #115 on: December 12, 2017, 09:30:45 am »
Quote from: Dalland on December 12, 2017, 09:22:42 am
Hi, nice car!
Big suprise for me that there is two dealers that sell a rack and pinion kit now suddenly. I am making my own kit with the bracket from Alex but had to cut the tank etc.
Please tell more about how it feels to use, i see you don't have a steering damper?

Thanks!
I didn't have to cut the tank. I even installed it without taking out the tank, although I wouldn't recommend that  Roll Eyes
The steering is light, very good feel, zero play. I can easily turn the steering wheel while standing still, and it's a 13" wheel.
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« Reply #116 on: December 12, 2017, 13:24:28 pm »
Quote from: volkskris on December 12, 2017, 09:30:45 am
Quote from: Dalland on December 12, 2017, 09:22:42 am
Hi, nice car!
Big suprise for me that there is two dealers that sell a rack and pinion kit now suddenly. I am making my own kit with the bracket from Alex but had to cut the tank etc.
Please tell more about how it feels to use, i see you don't have a steering damper?

Thanks!
I didn't have to cut the tank. I even installed it without taking out the tank, although I wouldn't recommend that  Roll Eyes
The steering is light, very good feel, zero play. I can easily turn the steering wheel while standing still, and it's a 13" wheel.

Nice, did you feel any difference going over bumps with one or both wheels?
How many turns from lock to lock?
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« Reply #117 on: December 13, 2017, 23:10:43 pm »
Quote from: Dalland on December 12, 2017, 13:24:28 pm
Quote from: volkskris on December 12, 2017, 09:30:45 am
Quote from: Dalland on December 12, 2017, 09:22:42 am
Hi, nice car!
Big suprise for me that there is two dealers that sell a rack and pinion kit now suddenly. I am making my own kit with the bracket from Alex but had to cut the tank etc.
Please tell more about how it feels to use, i see you don't have a steering damper?

Thanks!
I didn't have to cut the tank. I even installed it without taking out the tank, although I wouldn't recommend that  Roll Eyes
The steering is light, very good feel, zero play. I can easily turn the steering wheel while standing still, and it's a 13" wheel.

Nice, did you feel any difference going over bumps with one or both wheels?
How many turns from lock to lock?
The car feels stable over bumps, but I am not especially looking to hit each and every one of them  Cheesy
Lock to lock is 3 turns, full lock is around 45° (guessing, not measuring)
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« Reply #118 on: December 14, 2017, 13:29:31 pm »
Great looking late model !
Love the stance, just enough, but not too low.  Cool
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« Reply #119 on: December 14, 2017, 20:57:29 pm »
Quote from: Doktor on December 14, 2017, 13:29:31 pm
Great looking late model !
Love the stance, just enough, but not too low.  Cool
Thanks!
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