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    Got myself another Bug !

    in Other Cars

    Posted

    That is a beast! :thumbs: Can we be bold enough to ask how much you managed to get ahold of the little bad boy for?

     

    Paid £6.5K for it, I got 2 box files with the car detailing absolutely everything that was done to it including a DVD of the complete rebuild when it was built in 1991.

    Parts alone cost £11k back in 1991 and Andy Parrot spent 2 1/2 years building it.

    Engine sounds sweet with the twin dellortos,

    Engine spec as follows:

     

    1641cc VW Type 2. 041 VW heads polished and ported with 40x36 Stainless steel valves and hardened valve seats for use with unleaded fuel. HD springs and retainers, bolt-up rocker shafts and swivel adjusters. Eurorace H grind high lift camshaft with standard stroke VW crankshaft. Lightened and eight-dowelled flywheel. Melling high volume oil pump with external remote oil filter and front mounted 16 row oil cooler all connected using stainless steel braided hoses. Twin Dellorto DRLA 40 Carburettors with K&N air filters, Facet electric fuel pump with Filter King filter & regulator. Bosch 009 distributor and ignition, Smoothcut rev limiter. Engine fully blueprinted and balanced. Scatâ road exhaust.

    Transmission: Standard 1300 gearbox with rigid 200mm clutch and urethane mounts.Scatâ short throw gear shifter.

    Got myself another Bug !

    in Other Cars

    Posted

    Wow, the work that went into that - a build that I am sure Keyser would be proud of. B)

     

    Not your usual flat4 Beetle exhaust note either watching the vid of it on the country drive.

     

     

     

    If it is still in the condition shown in those vids - you got yourself a nice one there :thumbs:

     

    Both videos were shot last year,so car is exactly as in pics, shame it never seen the light of day for 20 years, after it was built in 1991. The owners son-in -law got it MOT'd last year and took it to a couple of VW shows where it won some trophies. It was a present for my wife but I also like bugs so hopefully get it out for a few runs when the weather improves

    Managed to buy it just before a Chinese gent who wanted to ship it to Hong Kong.

    Got myself another Bug !

    in Other Cars

    Posted

    After owning a bug convertible a few years back my wife always fancied another as a summer runabout. Spotted this one for sale on Classic Cars and I'm now the proud owner.

    Lots of history and built by Andy Parrot back in 1991 when he was only 20 and took him 2 1/2 years to build, sold by him to fund an engineering degree in 1991, he is now a drivetrain engineer with Lotus.

    Dry stored for the last 20 years, hope to take it to a few VW events over the Summer.

     

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuvlEQ6japU

    Burgled before Christmas.

    in Off Topic Discussion

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    Pi$$es me off this but it's well known the scum target people at Xmas because they know there is usually valuable xmas presents in the house.

     

    Mate has one of these devices that detects movement at the door and sets off a vicious dog barking sound, as good as a dog but without any downsides and it's pretty realistic.

     

    But like every deterrent if the thief is determined enough they'll chance their luck because if the get caught they'll just get the usual slap on the wrist and be back thieving in no time.

     

    Worse still if you do catch them in your house and lay a finger on them they seem to have more rights then you even though they are on your property.

    Handbrake lever Mod

    in Interior

    Posted

    If the gaiters arrive from Poland by Wednesday I will give it to taras at RT Performance Brentford when he puts the spoiler on.

    I read a post on the USA 350 forum where he took his apart and came unstuck. he went on to say he drove around without

    a handbrake for over a month.

    Like I said pictures tell a thousand words:)

    thenoname :surrender::surrender:

     

    It was me who posted the original thread, I'll try and find the pics as they me be on my old computer.

    If I come across them I'll repost the pics.

    The mod was pretty straight forward and took me around 2 hours in total

    370Z Smartop module

    in I.C.E & Electronics

    Posted

    Guys

    Just noted an update to the software for the 370Z module which says "to support Euro model remote" so maybe this will sort out the problem with the UK 370Z see link, if you go to this link: http://www.mods4cars.com/m4cupdate/inde ... STHFNN1#cl you should be able to download the latest software to your module.

     

    You need to install the windows programme first to your PC to allow you to update your module instructions on how to do this can be found here: http://www.mods4cars.com/m4cupdate/manual/en.php

     

    I purchased my Smartop Module from Mods4Cars for the SL500, was very easy to fit as they had a installation Video and clear pics on their website for each module. SL 500 module took approx 30mins to fit and only required 4 connections and was supplied with the proper connections for the car so no wiring was altered. Module can be deactivated through the steering column switches so if the car is going in for service repair etc, it it doesn't show up when interrogating the electronics through the OBDII socket, best to programme it via the USB socket before installation as you can bring up a table on your PC and just set the parameters for each function. The SL500 module also controls the windows and CL as well as the roof via the cars remote. Found the after sales support to be very good and any questions were answered quickly

    If you go onto the mods4cars website you can download the programme required to set up the module and update each module to latest software version as they sometimes tweek the software to perform other functions after feedback from users etc.

     

    Installation in the 370Z is a bit more time consuming looking at the following instructions:

     

    http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/db/smartto ... all/en.php

     

    Could be LHD 370Z wiring is slightly different from UK cars but site doesn't specify it's for LHD cars only.

    Only thing I found is when connecting the supplied power and ground spade connectors it is difficult to see if they are connected properly when pushed together as the plastic covers are opaque, they do mention that this needs to be checked first if you are having problems with activating the module which is indicated by the green LED flashing on the module when activated with the remote.

     

    So far can't fault the module or after sales support, and I'm sure if there are any gremlins with the 370Z module they will sort them out.

    Combi-Boiler - 3 bed/1 bathroom experience?

    in Off Topic Discussion

    Posted

    Also look at the Veissman range of combi's (see links) had a 35Kw Vitodens 100W combi fitted 2 years ago in a 3 bed house and so far no problems whatsoever managed to get it online for a just over £800.

     

    http://www.hawkheatingsupplies.co.uk/Vi ... 5KW_Combi/

     

    http://www.hawkheatingsupplies.co.uk/us ... %20res.pdf

     

    German engineering at it's best, 3 years warranty on all parts and labour extended to 5 years if fitted by a Viessman engineer which you'll find very hard to match anywhere for a combi boiler.

    Very easy to work on and IMO one of the best designed combi's out there that rivals any Worcester/Bosch etc.

    Biggest problem I found with the older combi's was they used rubber diaphragm's to operate the Diverter Valve and the rubber deteriorated over time, and the valve doesn't work properly, Viessman use a motorised valve which is far more reliable. High quality stainless Steel heat exchanger guaranteed for 10 years against corrosion which plagued early condensing boilers due to the acidic condensate.

    Supercar Experience

    in Other Cars

    Posted

    Just been sent this deal today see links:

     

    http://livingsocial.com/deals/79482-fou ... sdc_id=214

     

    http://www.exhilaratescotland.com/super ... tland.html

     

    Spoke to the guy who runs it and he says you will get the chance to drive at least an Aston, Ferrari, caterham, Porsche etc. he says he also has an Evora and GTR

    He said you get to change cars around every 25 mins over the 4 hour period, as the driver or passenger in each car and will be able to drive fast.

    There is a facebook link of previous tours to give you an idea of what it's like

     

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Exhilarat ... 4189788807

     

    There are instructors available for more info you can contact him direct

     

    I have no connection with the guy at all just sent this link as a Daily deal and at £199 thought some of the guys in the Glasgow area may interested as it's normally £599 (nice birthday present maybe)

    Rear Strut Cover (Z Bar)

    in 350Z Modifications

    Posted

    Hello hope everybody is well,

     

    Im new to the forum and was thinking of what can be done with the rear strut cover had seen a carbon fibre wrap done but just wondered what anybody else has attempted and if anybody knows where to go for bits and bobs to attempt something like that?

     

    Cheers

     

    Got mine sprayed then mounted a "Z" side repeater into it with a Red LED which came on when the boot was opened. pic attached.post-3923-13501190123_thumb.jpg

    Sick sick sick sick @s*hol3s!!!!!!

    in Off Topic Discussion

    Posted

    Never been a cat person at all because i have never understood why cat owners... let their pets wonder the streets freely? you wouldnt let a dog walk freely around the street or a rabbit... its your pet keep it in your house! instead of letting it mess on other peoples lawns which they then have to clean up when its not even their pets mess.

     

    that said though nothing can justify what has happened to yours and i do hope they find out who did it!

     

     

    Obviously your not a cat person as if you were then you would realise that most cats don't mess other peoples lawns. I have a Norwegian Forest cat who occasionally gets out and stays mostly in my garden, if he needs to go to the Toilet he wont do it outside but will come to the door to use his litter tray. Once a cat is trained to use a litter tray they wont mess anywhere else. I can ensure you more mess is made by irresponsible dog owners letting their dogs $hit all over the pavements around where I stay then any of the cats that I've owned.

    handling like a greasy weasel!

    in 350Z General

    Posted

    Took the tc off the other day for the first time on the way to work :lol:

    Lost the back in second eased off changed up lost it in third :scare:

    Eased off changed booted again in fourth :scare:

    Put it back on :)

    Diddnt go over 4k RPM cant wait for better roads with no slime or salt :teeth:

     

    I would have thought after losing the back end the first time, you would have got the message that maybe your driving style wasn't suited to the conditions and switched the TC back on rather than carry on until you lost it again :dry:

     

    Think of the consequences if you lost it totally and took out another car or pedestrian :doh:

     

    Irresponsible driving IMO

    Valentines

    in Off Topic Discussion

    Posted

    Took the Wife out for a Valentines meal in Glasgow on Saturday, and even let her drive the SL500 home. She only ever drove the Zed once and wasn't keen on driving it again :blush:

    Bought some Flowers from Tesco today :thumbs:

     

    I'll be married 35years this year so must be doing something right ;)

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