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building v8bug Jul 19, 2008 12:02:56 GMT -5

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Post by pontus on Jul 19, 2008 12:02:56 GMT -5

;D
Today I tried the bug on the street.
Going straight and well.....
But there is no traction on the first gear,
I have to make some adjustments on the four link.
Video coming soon......
Here some pictures when I painted it.(Spray cans This year)
i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/flames27/DSCN0304.jpg
i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/flames27/DSCN0306.jpg
I sold my 54Chevy and bought another toy insted...
i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/flames27/DSCN0182.jpg

Last Edit: Jul 19, 2008 12:04:02 GMT -5 by pontus

V8 Super Beetle God VW makes it, Chevy shakes it... Posts: 2,053	building v8bug Jul 20, 2008 12:04:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jul 20, 2008 12:04:56 GMT -5 Looks d**n good! Can't wait for video!!!
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V8 Super Beetle God VW makes it, Chevy shakes it... Posts: 2,053	building v8bug Jul 21, 2008 8:24:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jul 21, 2008 8:24:31 GMT -5 Could you post a picture of your beetle with the hood on?
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pontus New Member Posts: 40	building v8bug Jul 24, 2008 11:37:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pontus on Jul 24, 2008 11:37:13 GMT -5 Today I tried to make one little video..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0LSpgo1N8A www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoysFIBaVcg

pontus New Member Posts: 40	building v8bug Jul 24, 2008 11:46:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pontus on Jul 24, 2008 11:46:41 GMT -5 This is the first tryout. Its going straight and well. no bumpsters... I'm shifting at 5000rpm shift light 7000rpm so I have long time to go.....PRACTISE...
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V8 Super Beetle God VW makes it, Chevy shakes it... Posts: 2,053	building v8bug Jul 24, 2008 17:10:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jul 24, 2008 17:10:09 GMT -5 AWESOME!!! It sounds really good!
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hellraiser God Posts: 874	building v8bug Aug 1, 2008 21:45:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hellraiser on Aug 1, 2008 21:45:16 GMT -5 that sounds sick as heck

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building v8bug Sept 12, 2008 3:56:15 GMT -5

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Post by pontus on Sept 12, 2008 3:56:15 GMT -5

Its time for some updates....

Still no traction....
I have bought new springs for the rear coil overs
i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/flames27/DSCN0521.jpg
And I have weight the bug 2204pounds.
I were driving it on a race 2 weeks ago and broke the engine
i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/flames27/DSCN0527.jpg
i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/flames27/DSCN0522.jpg
I have bought one biondo solenoid for the shifter
i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg257/flames27/DSCN0526.jpg
I got the new parts for the engine and hope to get it ready for next weekend
Last race for this year (still have no time on the car).

bubbla New Member Posts: 2	building v8bug Sept 13, 2008 15:09:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bubbla on Sept 13, 2008 15:09:53 GMT -5 Look really nice ! Snygg duke ochså !

V8 Super Beetle God VW makes it, Chevy shakes it... Posts: 2,053	building v8bug Sept 19, 2008 11:28:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 19, 2008 11:28:39 GMT -5 Man, sorry to hear you're having trouble with the motor. As far as traction goes, have you considered a lower stall? Seems like maybe it's too high for the weight of your car. Just a thought.
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hellraiser God Posts: 874	building v8bug Sept 21, 2008 16:03:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hellraiser on Sept 21, 2008 16:03:03 GMT -5 so whats the damage to the rest of the engine? whats ur stall at?

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building v8bug Sept 22, 2008 9:39:14 GMT -5

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Sept 21, 2008 16:03:03 GMT -5 hellraiser said:

so whats the damage to the rest of the engine?
whats ur stall at?

He has a 4600 stall. Right, from what I read in your thread. Perhaps a 3500 would be better suited for the weight of your bug. What cam do you have? What are the specs of your motor? That would help to determine whether you have too much stall, not enough rubber, etc.

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hellraiser God Posts: 874	building v8bug Sept 23, 2008 17:27:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hellraiser on Sept 23, 2008 17:27:05 GMT -5 well he is running some pretty beefy rockers so im guessin hes hot alot into the engine including a high lift cam lol

V8 Super Beetle God VW makes it, Chevy shakes it... Posts: 2,053	building v8bug Sept 24, 2008 9:04:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by V8 Super Beetle on Sept 24, 2008 9:04:34 GMT -5 Yeah, true...I'm sure he'll get it figured out.
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hellraiser God Posts: 874	building v8bug Sept 25, 2008 17:15:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hellraiser on Sept 25, 2008 17:15:11 GMT -5 ya im sure he will

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