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Tue May 25, 2004 5:08 pm

hey everyone i just got back from driving solo in my car and all i got to say is HOLY CRAP. that this is insane. its so responsive and i couldnt catch traction the tires were bouncing so much. you could feel the whole freakin frame shake from the torque. we were also practicing our drifting skills on my block :twisted: man everyone I LOVE BEETLES!!!!!

Tue May 25, 2004 5:32 pm

71sb wrote: you could feel the whole freakin frame shake from the torque
you may want to install a traction bar. this can damage the framehorns

Tue May 25, 2004 5:57 pm

71sb wrote: hey everyone i just got back from driving solo in my car and all i got to say is HOLY CRAP. that this is insane. its so responsive and i couldnt catch traction the tires were bouncing so much.

UHHHHHH wanna clue us in on whatcha got? wish my 1600 could spin tires on dry pavment :cry:

Tue May 25, 2004 5:59 pm

hahaha i wish mine would too but i am also wondering what he has got that is doin all that

Tue May 25, 2004 9:01 pm

how much horsepower do you need to spin the tires in a beetle??? :lol: just curious 8)

Wed May 26, 2004 5:17 am

its quite odd because i dont have a big beefy engine...all i got is a 1600cc dp with high-flow exhaust, hi-spark wires, and a high-performance intake manifold. everything that has to do with the way this car will perform has been replaced with new parts except for the case and its internals. i have nice tires, suspension, brakes, everything. the pavement wasnt exactly dry, it had been drizzling for about 10 mins before i went out. god i love my car.....go to www.cardomain.com/memberpage/589445 to see it ! =)

Wed May 26, 2004 5:24 am

What exactly is a 'racing intake manifold', and what type of 'high performance pistons' do you have?

Hey, other than that Monza exhaust, I like your car. Looks good.

Wed May 26, 2004 8:50 am

you can spin the tires in any VW, just dump the clutch and hang on. im going to need to look into the racing manifold and the hi peformance pistons. I hear they add like 50 HP!

Wed May 26, 2004 10:06 am

"racing intake manifold" :? right....

last i checked, especially for a dual port engine, all there was avaliable was stock and a manifold for a different carb. which you dont have.

Wed May 26, 2004 10:07 am

do you have any fender clearance issues? those front tires stick out a bit

Wed May 26, 2004 11:26 am

yes, i hate the exhaust that i have on here, im going to get a dynamax fatboy. i dont have any clearance issues as far as the tires go, they fit in there fine =) im actually going to get some bigger ones, i still have about 2 inches of clearance. thanks everyone for the compliments on my car. =)

Wed May 26, 2004 4:13 pm

a turbocharger and dual carbs?

a word of advice.. dont touch the engine if you are just starting out. build a second one on the side. i wish i would have done that.