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Off-Road :: RE: Baja Bug Hood Gasket

Author: BugZyla.com
Posted: Today 10:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

IF the hood is fit on the car right you can glue a strip of felt on about 3/4 of an inch wide and it works pretty good. I have used the soft side of velcro before too, but it tends to shrink over time and exposing glue and making a mess. You can also try to visit your local paint supplier, they usually carry universal weather stripping.
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Off-Road :: RE: Piecing together Disc Brake Set-up

Author: sammyphsyco
Posted: Today 10:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

I have the whole ghia setup on the front, have run them for years on a stock bug on the street. Night and day difference. Without upgrading the rears to much for the front in the dirt.
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Off-Road :: RE: '70 Convertible - long travel project car

Author: STOICH
Posted: Today 10:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1177

Skidmark wrote:

It's the Lowrance GlobalMap Baja 540C - waterproof and shock resistant for off road use. 480 x 480 5" color screen. I should have it wired in and functional tonight or tomorrow, will post a pic of the screen when on...

heyaheya.... did you need to buy a seperate antenna?

Off-Road :: RE: Thru-rod diameter

Author: takotruckin
Posted: Today 10:09 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Get these too

http://www.mcmaster.com/#6438k22/=4le8w4
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Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: STOICH
Posted: Today 10:03 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Bearkiller wrote:

I just used a couple of big a$$ washers

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The spacer idea is what i am using, (and have used) on multiple bajas/rails. It works fine and i am using it on my current car. In the field, I actually converted a car from 4 lug to 5 as the four lug drum broke, and all we had was a 5 lug drum and wheel, by using a load of generator shims for spacers!

Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: getrdone
Posted: Today 9:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Correct.

Off-Road :: RE: wiring issues

Author: 74vwbuglove
Posted: Today 9:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

the car starts and yeah it flows from the positive to the body

Off-Road :: RE: Aftermarket turn signal switch

Author: ndmar287
Posted: Today 9:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Thanks again.

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: thesatelliteguy
Posted: Today 9:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

So would a set of T3 drums bolt up (with T3 brakes) to an IRS trailing arm if the "snout was trimmed for short axle"?

Im not uderstanding why the T1 drum wont fit also. Does it stick out too far, or does it go in too deep?
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Off-Road :: RE: wiring issues

Author: Nicksan
Posted: Today 9:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Set your meter to DC and see if you have 12V between the positive on the battery and on the body or chassis.
Is any electrical working at all, does the car start?
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Off-Road :: RE: wiring issues

Author: 74vwbuglove
Posted: Today 9:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

okay i found one cluster of wires under the backseat that wasn't grounded, screwed it into the frame and still nothing.

balls

Off-Road :: Piecing together Disc Brake Set-up

Author: BugMan114
Subject: Piecing together Disc Brake Set-up
Posted: Today 9:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Hi. i've been doing some reasearch for a while now trying to piece together a disc brake set-up for my 69 baja.

I've found the drilled rotors i want, the hoses, and everything. but i'm stuck on weather or not to use the stock ghia calipers, or the wilwood clone calipers. with the stock ghia calipers, cip1 sells the brackets for use with them. but even tho they sell the wilwood clone caliper, they don't sell the brackets for them. Does anyone sell just the brackets for the wilwood calipers (or clones), for use with VW's? CIP1 sells the brackets for rear, balljoint, linkpin and super beetles. i'd love to find them for the willwood calipers, because i want to eventually use wilwod calipers on my super as well. thanks

-mike
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Off-Road :: RE: wiring issues

Author: 74vwbuglove
Posted: Today 9:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

i have all my lights mounted to metal so the ground issue shouldn't exist.

ive got a battery tester that has a 12v setting should i just set it to that and have at it?

all the fuses are fine and my battery is new.

thanks for the help im gonna go short hunting.

Off-Road :: RE: wiring issues

Author: Dale M.
Posted: Today 9:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Obviously you have missed ONE major connection.... A simple backward trace with test probe will probably find it....

IF this is a BAJA and you have all the lights mounted on fiberglass, you probably need to GROUND each fixture....

Dale
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Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: thesatelliteguy
Posted: Today 9:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

So you also take the rear cylinders and put them in the front?
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Off-Road :: RE: Check out these VW trucks.

Author: so-calvwdude
Posted: Today 9:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

That would make a SICK baja.
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Off-Road :: RE: wiring issues

Author: Nicksan
Posted: Today 9:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Do you have a battery? Just kidding.
Is this stock wiring?
Check fuses, then check ground strap from tranny, whip out the multimeter and check continuity between the negative side of battery and body and chassis. See what that yields.
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Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: getrdone
Posted: Today 8:59 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

I fliped the wheel cylinders from the git go so can't compare. I do like the bias swap. The rears do the most and lock up first. I ran T3 drums till August 1st. I exploded the hub section out of the center and thus lost the wheel. Took out the arm so now I run 3x5's with Thing drums.
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Off-Road :: RE: wiring issues

Author: sammyphsyco
Posted: Today 8:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Start with a wiring diagram, next check your grounds.
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Off-Road :: Check out these VW trucks.

Author: Nicksan
Subject: Check out these VW trucks.
Posted: Today 8:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

I thought i would post this cuz they are pretty cool and every so often they come up in a VW conversation.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=598015
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Off-Road :: RE: Baja Bug Hood Gasket

Author: Nicksan
Posted: Today 8:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

You could maybe use something like weatherstripping, Try the rubbery foam kind, Thats what I used to seal the top part of my hood from rain and it works pretty good.
I dont have it all around, just up by the windshield.
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Off-Road :: Baja Bug Hood Gasket

Author: DICKWEED
Subject: Baja Bug Hood Gasket
Posted: Today 8:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Would like to seal up the fiberglass hood to my Baja Bug. So far havent found a gasket that works. Havent had any luck with the stock gasket. Anyone found a gaskets that works?

Off-Road :: wiring issues

Author: 74vwbuglove
Subject: wiring issues
Posted: Today 8:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

so im not new to wiring, im definetly not an expert but i've wired a few things before.
i just put on my new headlights turn signals stop running blinkers and backup lights and not a single one of them works.

any thoughts?
74 vw baja bug.

Off-Road :: RE: Project McCheapskate: budget 4 seater rail build

Author: avalonbug
Posted: Today 8:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 55

Well, i dont think Im gonna have this done by turkey day. But oh well, I'm close enough to being finished now I will be ready for christmas time!

When I brought her home from the Mosebilt
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Got alot of it put together today, I must say this thing is starting to look bad azz.
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Off-Road :: RE: Rear sway bar?

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Today 8:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

It only limits travel when both wheels go towards full drop/extension.

Jack up your car with the Z Bar attatched, then remove the Z Bar and see how much more it drops without it. Let us know.
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Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: 65BAJA
Posted: Today 7:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

T3 brakes will bolt right up to long swing axles.
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Off-Road :: RE: clutch

Author: Ed Carp
Subject: Re: clutch
Posted: Today 7:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Something must be wrong.[/quote]
x2
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Off-Road :: RE: Rear sway bar?

Author: Nachodaddy77
Posted: Today 7:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

yeah it limits max travel in stock form however if i can undersatnd better what it does then i can hopefully modify it to not limit travel. im leaving it on for now to see if it handles better with or without it. i guess thats my main question

Off-Road :: RE: Aftermarket turn signal switch

Author: Nicksan
Posted: Today 6:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Dale, your the man.....
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Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: Nachodaddy77
Posted: Today 6:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

would the same tips work for a long spline swing axle car?
And are those washers even grade 8? if not thats what i would use. my local bug shop had the real spacers in stock so im guessing its a common swap

Off-Road :: RE: Aftermarket turn signal switch

Author: Dale M.
Posted: Today 6:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Go here and do a SEARCH for "turnsignal"..... There is at least 3 different scenarios that you can wire the "Chinese" turnsignal switch........

http://www.mydune-buggy.com/gallery/index.php

The one below is how the one that comes with switch I believe...

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Off-Road :: RE: Bajabros baja build (Pic Now)

Author: Bajabro
Posted: Today 6:14 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 23

Alright i had a body lift on the baja and took it off now im stuck with bolts that dont fit...... Now im wondering what size is a regular bolt to bolt on the body?????
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Off-Road :: Aftermarket turn signal switch

Author: ndmar287
Subject: Aftermarket turn signal switch
Posted: Today 5:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the switch shown below? I'm unsure if this is the exact one I have or something similar, but the lights on the mechanisim themselves do not light up, and since this unit does not automatically click off, I tend to leave turn signals on for quite a while. Thanks in advance.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/sizer?file=361026.jpg&max=400&allownoimage=false

Off-Road :: RE: clutch

Author: piezzi
Subject: Re: clutch
Posted: Today 5:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

aaronhdez wrote:

the clutch on my thing is really hard to press down
does anybody know why?

Did it used to be easier to press down and it recently got hard or was it always hard to press down?

Off-Road :: RE: clutch

Author: Mongo63
Subject: Re: clutch
Posted: Today 5:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

aaronhdez wrote:

the clutch on my thing is really hard to press down

does anybody know why?

Something must be wrong.
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Off-Road :: RE: Thru-rod diameter

Author: avalonbug
Subject: Re: Thru-rod diameter
Posted: Today 4:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

zmotojason wrote:

Thru rods for a 10" over beam are $84 at Moore Parts. I was thinking about getting some threaded rod from McMaster and making my own, but don't know the rod diameter that is typically used. I found one post that said 1/2", but wanted to confirm.

pacific customs has them for $55
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Off-Road :: RE: Show off your BAJA!

Author: bajamat
Posted: Today 4:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 376

the first pic is from a buggy day that Andrew from custom off road organised at the pine forest on the way to the sunshine coast and the second pic is from the beach at Nambucca heads

Off-Road :: clutch

Author: aaronhdez
Subject: clutch
Posted: Today 3:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

the clutch on my thing is really hard to press down

does anybody know why?
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Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: STOICH
Posted: Today 2:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Lotrat wrote:

Jbugs is on Oceanside blvd between the 5 and El Camino Real. They have that stuff in stock.

http://www.jbugs.com/category/101470.html

I worked for Gary at Jbugs for a long time.... Ask Gary, he will also have mismatched kits for less, that he would like to get rid of... a new kit will most likely have peices that you wont need in a baja, unless you have no cage

Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: cwrisley
Posted: Today 2:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

http://www.sewfineproducts.com/

Off-Road :: RE: Thru-rod diameter

Author: HILLAHOLIC
Posted: Today 2:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

I used 1/2" from Tractor Supply.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/home-improvement/hard...ed-3504231

Off-Road :: RE: the right tools for the job

Author: mtbextremex
Posted: Today 1:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

the bender i bought is this one:

http://www.tjdieselperformance.com/servlet/the-TUBING-BENDER/Categories

It works awesome! Here's what i've done with it!
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still have tons more to go

Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: baja72
Posted: Today 1:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

I've run T-3 rears on my '72 that I had years ago,( some scum bag stole it) and they work great. The T-3 rear brakes did not have any problems locking up 31's. It's the best brakes for the bucks.

Off-Road :: RE: Atlanta Area Shops/Mechanics/Fabricators

Author: baja72
Posted: Today 1:20 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Give Lindy Herrell a call: 770-836-0749. He's in Carrollton. Pm me I'm in Bremen.

Off-Road :: RE: help identifying arms

Author: zmotojason
Posted: Today 1:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Take a look at this link:

http://dansperformanceparts.com/buggy/susp/buggyreararms.htm

Type 1 arms have a bearing carrier similar to stock arms. Micro stub arms have a plate to bolting the bearings to the arm.

Off-Road :: RE: riNR's Mid Travel 4 Seater Woods Rail Build

Author: Wheel_Works
Posted: Today 12:59 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 176

We go almost every weekend. A lot of Night riding. Once the dew sets the dust is a lot less. We see the sun come up often.

We talked about planning a BIG Spring ride, so I'll definitely keep you informed..

I know where Timbers is at. Over toward Sage Lake or Lupton area

Off-Road :: RE: the right tools for the job

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Today 12:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Everyone beats on my Cheap@$$ HF Bender that I modified to bend 1 5/8 tubing, but it has built numerous NHRA and IHRA certified cages. At $ 69.00, I could not resist. It bends quicker than the high buck units also.

Search for HF Kinker or tubing bender in the fiberglass forum and you can see two different ways to modify it to bend tubing (not pipe).

I also use the HF notcher now for 6 years without fail. Did need to shim the tubing holder part to match the centerline of the drill arbor.
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Off-Road :: the right tools for the job

Author: chubby53
Subject: the right tools for the job
Posted: Today 12:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

hello, was wanting to eventually build a cage. probably by a class11 then modify it. was wondering/looking around for a decent but cheap$$ bender, didn't know what you all used? also a tubing notcher. harbor frieght has a notcher for around50 bucks, just use your own drill and hole saws with it. Sooo what do you guys use how much $ and where did you get them? thanks

Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: chubby53
Posted: Today 11:36 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

cool, i think that's what i'm gonna do. eventually i'm going to go to thing drums, just on a budget right now. thanks for you replies

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: thesatelliteguy
Posted: Today 11:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Thanks peoples. i might go for bearkillers idea right now and save up for some type 3 brakes.
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Off-Road :: RE: Anti Theft Engine Cage

Author: STOICH
Posted: Today 11:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

aaronhdez wrote:

motorbreath53 wrote:

I'm doing somthing like this with my next bumper. With the panels bolted on, and a couple locks in place, they will at least have to put some effort into stealing my stuff... and, it might be the coolest looking bumper EVER.

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when i saw this thread i thought about that

racer engineering cars have that type of bumper

especially cool with that wing!!!

Off-Road :: RE: Anti Theft Engine Cage

Author: motorbreath53
Posted: Today 10:56 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 15

11CAB wrote:

Thats a fairly common cage in Australia, as by law we need to make it so pedestrians cant touch moving or hot parts.

...apparently in Australia there is no will-power, and a hot engine with an exposed fan belt is the same as a "wet paint" sign.

... I hear that skidplates are soon to be mandated in Australia due to pedestrians throwing themselves under moving cars to lick oil pans....
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Off-Road :: Thru-rod diameter

Author: zmotojason
Subject: Thru-rod diameter
Posted: Today 10:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Thru rods for a 10" over beam are $84 at Moore Parts. I was thinking about getting some threaded rod from McMaster and making my own, but don't know the rod diameter that is typically used. I found one post that said 1/2", but wanted to confirm.

Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: tko
Posted: Today 10:05 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

accident investigation has taught me that 85% of the braking power on cars/pickups comes from the front wheels...

I do agree however that bigger hardware means better stopping power and less fade, just make sure that the fronts are up to snuff too...

just my nickel
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Off-Road :: RE: Need help identifying Torsion

Author: STOICH
Posted: Today 10:01 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

$10K is not hard to do over the years.... thinking back on it... 1K in to the welder... almost the same in to the bender... $500 in dimple dies... and thats just the beginning!!! press, compressor, pneumatics and on and on and on lol....

Thinking about it like that, no wonder my wife hates my car
that, and that she can't find a safe path to the washer/dryer

Off-Road :: RE: Need help identifying Torsion

Author: Toby from MO
Posted: Today 9:32 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

STOICH wrote:

Or maybe nav and HIDs...

good to see you took the plunge... heck, take the easy route...
looking back on my earlier post... i have thought better about it... The later engine mount didn't start until 1973. so you have a 73 and later torsion. i will from now on start my build with this torsion as it is wider, and i can now build my own arms... (the bus hangers are more straight compared to the horns than are the T1 so you will be limited to T2 arms unless you cut off the hangers and weld on the T1 hangers (which will still require modification)... I would find some T2 arms, and weld your own horns on... If you can't weld your own horns...than you have got in over your head, and we will see your car again 5 years later & $10,000 later in tools alone. I only say $10 in tools because I no longer borrow

Fabbing and welding the hangers are not the issue. I certainly don't have all the tools I'd like but if you have $10K invested in the tools to do this bit of work then I want to come work out of your shop.

The only issue I currently face is a lack of experience specifically with VW's and the necessary familiarity with the different types to readily identify parts and/or know which parts work together and/or which parts don't. I�ve have only about 6 mos worth of experience in the VW world�limited to a type 1 thus far. Within my limited experience...if the frame was setup similar to my current Type 1, 4 seater, the parts would already be on their way....tabs, mounts & brackets would going in and the frame would be sandblasted and painted by Xmas�.rolling by the end of January.

Long story short...this frame just fell out of the sky. I was not looking for it nor had I planned for it. I bought it because it was too good to pass up. My current winter plan remains...finish the items I have already identified for my current (driveable) 4 seater. Adding this new frame to the mix...I'll research/learn/think on it for a bit...determine the direction & vision of the completed product...weigh in the time, effort & dollar spent to get it there...then decide if I want to build it or send it down the road.

Toby

Off-Road :: RE: Atlanta Area Shops/Mechanics/Fabricators

Author: inkaddict13
Posted: Today 9:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

for engine work i would go to import auto service in forest park just outside of atl the number there is 404-363-3738...all he does is air-cooled vw .......i live in griffin if i can be of any help just let me know i have a few skills myself
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Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Today 8:46 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Quote:

It probable gives you a lot stiffer pedal, but does not improve "braking power" much, it just make rears work more....

Only real cure for better braking is BIGGER hardware.....

It does improve braking power, as I showed above in calculations. It just does nothing for brake cooling or swept area.

Buggy users have done it for many years. They just switch the fronts to the rear and vice-versa. Reduces braking power to the fronts and increases braking power to the rear. Buggies are so light up front the stock brakes can lock up under moderate and heavy braking so reducing the wheel cylinder helps.

A better cure as Dale states is not just bigger, but better cooling effected braking. Bigger does get better cooling because of pure mass. As a side note worth pondering, the Type 3 rear brakes use a larger rear wheel cylinder and makes the peddle stiffer.

But as the thread states, cheap upgrade and it works well as years have proven.
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Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: Dale M.
Posted: Today 8:33 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

It probable gives you a lot stiffer pedal, but does not improve "braking power" much, it just make rears work more....

Only real cure for better braking is BIGGER hardware.....

I put type 3 rear brakes on rear of by dune buggy (for autocross racing) and it has about a 25-30% larger braking area and it really helps...

Dale
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Off-Road :: RE: Need crew help at Texas rally race. (Dallas, N.E. TX, OK)

Author: ataim
Posted: Today 8:18 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Desp wrote:

Sounds like fun, my nazi company is making me work that weekend though.

Me too.
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Off-Road :: Atlanta Area Shops/Mechanics/Fabricators

Author: twomonkeysayoyo
Subject: Atlanta Area Shops/Mechanics/Fabricators
Posted: Today 7:46 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Can anyone recommend some Atlanta area people/shops? Parts sources? Fabricators and VW specialists? I know they have to be around here... Specifically anyone on the west side, Douglasville, Carrollton, Lagrange, Bremen area. Even Anuston, AL wouldn't be terrible.

Off-Road :: RE: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: joescoolcustoms
Posted: Today 7:08 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

I have done it and it does make a little improvement.

Think scientifically, If you can make 2000 PSI (pounds per square inch) with your right foot/lever/master cylinder in the brake line (very realistic number in a brake line) this force is spread across the area of the wheel cylinder. The larger the wheel cylinder, (square inches) the more pounds it pushes on the brake shoe.

A 28 mm diameter wheel cylinder has 0.9544 square inches of area. Times 2000 psi will give a force of 1908.8 pounds pushing on the brake shoe. (0.9544 sq inch X 2000 lbs/sq inch = 1908.8 lbs)

A 30 mm diameter wheel cylinder has 1.0956 square inches of area. Times 2000 psi will give a force of 2191.3 pounds pushing on the brake shoe.

Keep in mind that you still have the same sweep area and the same fading/cooling charactoristic as the stock setup, just more force on the shoe.
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Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: Hebster52
Posted: Today 2:04 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

thesatelliteguy wrote:

65BAJA
do i need just the drum off of an early T3?

You need the complete drum, backingplate and internals as the Type3 brakes are bigger than typ1..
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Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: Bearkiller
Posted: Today 12:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I just used a couple of big a$$ washers

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Off-Road :: RE: Need help identifying Torsion

Author: STOICH
Posted: Today 12:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

JiI wrote:

STOICH wrote:

JiI wrote:

STOICH wrote:

Toby from MO wrote:

JiI wrote:

I always saw back seats as dead weight.
Jeff

In this case those back seats are for my trophies....my 5yr & 8yr old...certainly not dead weight.

this is the issue I now have... when i started my project, i had no kids.... now i will have 3 after july!

That's what ebay is for!

ebay? ... uh what, ebay my kids? hadn't thought of that

Or trade them for a nice turbo setup or some nice long travel shocks....

or maybe nav and HIDs...

good to see you took the plunge... heck, take the easy route...
looking back on my earlier post... i have thought better about it... The later engine mount didn't start until 1973. so you have a 73 and later torsion. i will from now on start my build with this torsion as it is wider, and i can now build my own arms... (the bus hangers are more straight compared to the horns than are the T1 so you will be limited to T2 arms unless you cut off the hangers and weld on the T1 hangers (which will still require modification)... I would find some T2 arms, and weld your own horns on... If you can't weld your own horns...than you have got in over your head, and we will see your car again 5 years later & $10,000 later in tools alone. I only say $10 in tools because I no longer borrow

Off-Road :: RE: Need help identifying Torsion

Author: Toby from MO
Posted: Yesterday 10:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

Well I bought the frame. This thing is in great shape.

The frame has some surface rust but nothing that a good sandblasting won't take care of. Other than this everything else looks great. All the welds look awesome. The king pin and the steering box look to be like new...minus a little grime from sitting out in the yard.

I now believe the seller when he said the frame had never been "on the road". I thoroughly looked it over and couldn't find a single clue to lend the belief otherwise. No mounting tabs for anything, no seat mounts, the shifter bucket was even welded in yet.

Still yet don't know what to do with this torsion. I guess my research begins.

Thanks for all the help this morning.

Toby

Off-Road :: RE: What did you do to your off-road VW today?

Author: perrib
Posted: Yesterday 10:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 481

I know it looks hokey but I'm not a fan of the aftermarket end that uses Allen screws and to lazy to make a nice looking end on a lathe and silver solder it to a shorter cable. I just loop it over and use cable clamps no loose cable wire to poke my hands if I have to change it. It is also easy to change if it gives up while off roading. Thre is a method to my madness.

Off-Road :: RE: What did you do to your off-road VW today?

Author: chubby53
Posted: Yesterday 10:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 481

perrib, what's with the clutch cable?

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: Bajabro
Posted: Yesterday 9:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

cobhc619 wrote:

I'd also recommend early type 3 drums. Direct bolt on if you get the whole assembly including backing plates. Plus you get a bigger drum/pads for better stopping power.
I have them on mine

+3

i got them on mine too!
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Off-Road :: a cheap way for better brakes.

Author: chubby53
Subject: a cheap way for better brakes.
Posted: Yesterday 9:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

I've heard that you could put front size wheel cylinders in the rear brakes and it will accommodate the heavier wheel/tires? anybody done this or recommend for or against it?

Off-Road :: RE: What did you do to your off-road VW today?

Author: perrib
Posted: Yesterday 9:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 481

I must be hitting the same rock on the Crown King road
August
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Last week
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Today I cut it off straighted it out and rewelded it.
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Took the transaxle out to fix a pulled stud in the front mount.
Next stop the car wash the oil cooler leak made quite a mess.

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: Bugzilla
Posted: Yesterday 9:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I think you can also use THING drums to convert IRS to 5-lug.

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Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: baja5
Posted: Yesterday 9:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

That is true, but my car still has carpet. That's how you know when your car is Done!
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Off-Road :: RE: Need crew help at Texas rally race. (Dallas, N.E. TX, OK)

Author: Desp
Posted: Yesterday 9:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Sounds like fun, my nazi company is making me work that weekend though.

Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: QRP
Posted: Yesterday 8:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

baja5 wrote:

QRP wrote:

baja5 wrote:

QRP wrote:

carpet ...... in a baja ? whats that ?

You obviously have not actually looked inside my car.

is that the fuzzy stuff on the floor ?

It's only fuzzy after you have been drinking

everything is fuzzy after drinking .

Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: Lotrat
Posted: Yesterday 8:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Its you something you lay on to fix your baja on the trail. You also use it to wipe your hands when you're done.

Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: baja5
Posted: Yesterday 8:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

QRP wrote:

baja5 wrote:

QRP wrote:

carpet ...... in a baja ? whats that ?

You obviously have not actually looked inside my car.

is that the fuzzy stuff on the floor ?

It's only fuzzy after you have been drinking
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Off-Road :: RE: What did you do to your off-road VW today?

Author: baja5
Posted: Yesterday 8:51 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 481

I walked by my car sitting in the garage wishing that we were in the desert. Looks like we may make a day run to Anza Borrego park on Saturday.
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Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: QRP
Posted: Yesterday 8:46 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

baja5 wrote:

QRP wrote:

carpet ...... in a baja ? whats that ?

You obviously have not actually looked inside my car.

is that the fuzzy stuff on the floor ?

Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: baja5
Posted: Yesterday 8:42 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

QRP wrote:

carpet ...... in a baja ? whats that ?

You obviously have not actually looked inside my car.
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Off-Road :: RE: Need crew help at Texas rally race. (Dallas, N.E. TX, OK)

Author: BajaB
Posted: Yesterday 8:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Too bad I work or I'd be game, don't forget to post some pictures up after the rally!

Off-Road :: Need crew help at Texas rally race. (Dallas, N.E. TX, OK)

Author: markhuebbe
Subject: Need crew help at Texas rally race. (Dallas, N.E. TX, OK)
Posted: Yesterday 8:20 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Any one want to help crew for my rally team at the Rallye de Paris race on Thanksgiving weekend? My normal crew guy can't make it and I need some general help. (Change tires, clean windows, possibly swap CVs or ball joints if I bust them, etc...)

Are there any Dallas or Northeast Texas or Oklahoma people want to spend Saturday (Nov. 28th) at the rally?

markhuebbe(at)hotmail(dot)com - 636.699.9237

http://www.rallyengr.com/ <--Rally

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Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: chubby53
Posted: Yesterday 8:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

i've just used the spacer that's on the swingaxle. i think. hard to remember, but its about 3/8" thick. I would then file the drums on the outside where the splines are(so you can slide the drum all the way to the backing plate. then use the spacer that i mentiond as a washer between the axle nut and the drum. it's kind a backyardish but it's worked for me for years. you have to use older style brakes and stuff, so they'll fit under the drum. It's been a long time since i've done this so i hope i'm remebering everything. you could just use the flat 4 to 5 lug adapter plates(if you have all the 4 lug drums and stuff. then drill out then press in and weld studs to mount the 5 lug wheel with. done that too.

Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: QRP
Posted: Yesterday 8:05 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

carpet ...... in a baja ? whats that ?

Off-Road :: RE: Motorbreath53's trip down memory lane....

Author: bajahucks
Posted: Yesterday 8:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

all i have to say is that is going to be bad a$$ bud. looks like your going to have the race baja now.

Off-Road :: RE: my baja project

Author: chubby53
Posted: Yesterday 8:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 13

so i got my lift pretty much done. just got a couple small welds, clean it all up, drill holes, then tack it all together(make it one piece) and then test fit. cross your fingers. here is some more pics.

this is the old lift... me no likey
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see how the piece above the hockey stick is all cheap.
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and along the sides of the pan, has crappy welds and it's not shaped like the pan.
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here is the one i built
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took some time but it was worth it.
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if you look closely you can see that i followed the pan shapes the best i could. I should be able to weld it all together when i'm done, and then weld a cage or whatever i need to to it. Hopefully i'll get some time friday to work on it. if not it will sit till monday.

when i go to put it all together i was wondering if i just got a lot of urethane or silicon and gooped that all over the pan, lift, and body if that would seal good, of if i should do two belly pan gaskets and silcone or urathane or something? any opinions?

Off-Road :: RE: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: Lotrat
Posted: Yesterday 8:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

Jbugs is on Oceanside blvd between the 5 and El Camino Real. They have that stuff in stock.

http://www.jbugs.com/category/101470.html

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: 65BAJA
Posted: Yesterday 7:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

cobhc619 wrote:

I'd also recommend early type 3 drums. Direct bolt on if you get the whole assembly including backing plates. Plus you get a bigger drum/pads for better stopping power.
I have them on mine

What he said.

The early T3 drum is the right size. It doesn't need a spacer if you are using it on an IRS car. MAJOR difference in stopping power!
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Off-Road :: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?

Author: crazyjay250r
Subject: any suggestions on new carpet kits and where to get them?
Posted: Yesterday 7:55 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

trying to find a web site or a shop close by in southern california that sells carpet kits for my 64 bug!! i dont need anything special just looking for a cheap kit

Off-Road :: RE: Matching Type 4 motor with 3 rib. And other questions.

Author: Florida_Buggy
Posted: Yesterday 7:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

guys, its a T4 motor, so it is already designed to fit a bus tranny. The only question is the input shaft length on the tranny. If you put the motor on the tranny and it clunks before the motor is seated all the way, take it back off and cut the input shaft down.
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Off-Road :: RE: What did you do to your off-road VW today?

Author: chubby53
Posted: Yesterday 7:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 481

finished building my body lift, just got a couple small welds left and to drill the holes

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: cobhc619
Posted: Yesterday 7:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I'd also recommend early type 3 drums. Direct bolt on if you get the whole assembly including backing plates. Plus you get a bigger drum/pads for better stopping power.
I have them on mine
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Off-Road :: RE: Need help identifying Torsion

Author: JiI
Posted: Yesterday 7:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

STOICH wrote:

JiI wrote:

STOICH wrote:

Toby from MO wrote:

JiI wrote:

I always saw back seats as dead weight.
Jeff

In this case those back seats are for my trophies....my 5yr & 8yr old...certainly not dead weight.

this is the issue I now have... when i started my project, i had no kids.... now i will have 3 after july!

That's what ebay is for!

ebay? ... uh what, ebay my kids? hadn't thought of that

Or trade them for a nice turbo setup or some nice long travel shocks....

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: thesatelliteguy
Posted: Yesterday 7:37 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Thanks Nuke. I saw those, but i dont have that kind of money right now.
Id also like to use a standard drum because if i break one while out in the field i would be able to salvage a used drum off a parts car
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Off-Road :: RE: riNR's Mid Travel 4 Seater Woods Rail Build

Author: riNR
Posted: Yesterday 7:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 176

When you guys go in the spring send me a PM well in advance and I'll try to do it. Sounds like it would be good fun.

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: nukeworker
Posted: Yesterday 7:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

CIP1 sells a conversion drum.

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: thesatelliteguy
Posted: Yesterday 7:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Do i need to shorten the space i have? Or can i buy them from Chirco?
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Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: mikes69baja
Posted: Yesterday 7:13 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

All you need is a spacer to switch to a 5 lug.

Off-Road :: RE: Help with switching IRS to 5 lug.

Author: thesatelliteguy
Posted: Yesterday 7:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

65BAJA
do i need just the drum off of an early T3?
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Off-Road :: RE: riNR's Mid Travel 4 Seater Woods Rail Build

Author: sprouty
Posted: Yesterday 6:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 176

Our place was about one or two miles away from Timbers Steak House. It's been awhile but they certainly had some great steaks.

I didn't mean to threadjack riNR. Next time you have your buggy in MI make sure to let me know so you can take me for a ride. I am about an hour away from Windsor. If I look out my window I am sure I can see you towing your buggy down 96.