akitsuji
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Post by akitsuji on Oct 1, 2008 18:32:43 GMT -5
Michele has a dig video camera. She may join us late afternon.
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VDub63 ( Steven )
1600dp
Club Photog
63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Oct 1, 2008 18:50:23 GMT -5
HMMMMmmmm.....  Digital camera videos nope don't know of any one that has one, oh wait yes I do.  Me I took the one of Bren and Dad at the Fall Bug Run, yes I will have the camera with me for the test and tune. ( if we go pending family stuff ) |
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gobuggo
36hp
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Post by gobuggo on Oct 2, 2008 7:48:04 GMT -5
Well we will see what I can do I just did a tune up, oil change and timing check. The Ghia is running much better now. See I have a lowered Ghia that adds to faster times right. I am just worried about braking my 40 year old transmission that I believe has never been out of the car. I am not sure about the Funny Car Nationals I need to check. I would try and avoid the water box if possible...they usually spray the entire width of the box area, though. Sometimes the left lane you can drive around it...really no need for a burn out. Most people just do it for show IMHO. I usually just basically wipe off the tires and still have too much traction. One thing that is really a killer to VW transaxles is wheel hop...if you ever do get the tires spinning and you feel them hopping...stop the spinning pronto. That slamming transfers right to the diff/ & ring and pinion..not good. |
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Post by dubfreak1 on Oct 2, 2008 17:30:57 GMT -5
We will be having a driver's meeting at 11:30 at the track. I sent all the participants a more detailed PM.
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jmallen05
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Post by jmallen05 on Oct 2, 2008 18:07:34 GMT -5
It would take more than water to get my car to do a burn out, but thanks for the advice.
Jerry
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Post by dubfreak1 on Oct 2, 2008 19:12:19 GMT -5
Something came up in the Pumpkinfest thread. If you don't want to run your car, you can still support the track and come watch and do some hanging out with us. The more the merrier!
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gobuggo
36hp
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Post by gobuggo on Oct 3, 2008 6:56:07 GMT -5
Something came up in the Pumpkinfest thread. If you don't want to run your car, you can still support the track and come watch and do some hanging out with us. The more the merrier! absolutely...someone may need a push..you never know. |
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VDub63 ( Steven )
1600dp
Club Photog
63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Oct 3, 2008 7:24:22 GMT -5
Let's hope no one needs pushed.
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akitsuji
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Post by akitsuji on Oct 3, 2008 7:43:59 GMT -5
I may be the best candidate for this "pushed". Last sunday I changed oil, distributer cap, roter, spark plugs and check the point gaps. I increased the idle speed (1/2 turn).
Aki
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Post by Dustin on Oct 5, 2008 18:36:50 GMT -5
Great day and a great event! Thanks to Rudy for organizing this event that went very well. I am really glad we did this and had a great turnout for the first time. I was a little disappointed to not see Ron or Clinton show up. I was looking forward to seeing a couple more fast cars out there and ask some questions about the sport.
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jmallen05
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Post by jmallen05 on Oct 5, 2008 19:45:07 GMT -5
I agree with Dustin today was alot of fun, it was nice seeing the vw's going down the track. Rudy mentioned an autocross race at Martin on Nov. 8th, I'm considering trying it out aswell. Anyone else interested? I'm going to need to find a rear set of tires first though.
Jerry
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Post by ghiastein on Oct 5, 2008 19:54:24 GMT -5
I am interested but I think I will raise the front a bit for more travel and add shocks. Too bad I can't run a sway bar up front with a narrowed front beam.
Maybe we should start a new thread.
AJ
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Post by bren on Oct 5, 2008 19:55:19 GMT -5
Thanks for putting this on Rudy. It was a great day. The dash plaques and trophy were a nice touch. Very well done! Weather was great. Fun to see the other vehicles on the track too. Nice that it was not a busy test and tune day. Good to get together with everyone. Thanks also to AJ, Kenn, Steven and George for helping me get home. New belt got me to AJ's. Stock pulley from AJ got me to George's. Tow strap from Steven got the car into George's garage. Kenn and Steven got me home from there. Car ran fine from Kzoo to Battle Creek. Died between George's and home. Seems to be major, not sure what it is though. Oh, well at least it is the end of the season. Guess I will be doing a engine rebuild this winter. Maybe I should stay off the track next year |
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VDub63 ( Steven )
1600dp
Club Photog
63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Oct 5, 2008 20:09:54 GMT -5
I agree with everyone else Great job Rudy. It was fun just to watch you guys. Congrats to Mike for a .001 light and the trophy.
There are options Bren.... We already talked about them i will be avalible from Tues. afternoon to Thurs.
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Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 5, 2008 20:35:20 GMT -5
sorry to hear about the car bren. Hopefully you will trust yours after the break more then I do.
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Digital camera videos nope don't know of any one that has one, oh wait yes I do. 
Me I took the one of Bren and Dad at the Fall Bug Run, yes I will have the camera with me for the test and tune. ( if we go pending family stuff )
