Race Bus / Fast Bus / Sleeper Bus **Info & Idea Thread

FG1732 · Samba Member Joined: March 03, 2004 Posts: 354

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FG1732 · Samba Member Joined: March 03, 2004 Posts: 354

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Bansheelos · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:09 am Post subject:

Im wondering what people are running in the rear for these HP beast setups. I havent seen much talk about the fluid distribution to the rears. Are you guys running the stock T-piece that distributes the fluid to the rear? I dont have a splitty, I have a bay bus and I am swapping a vr6 into it. Been looking into some brake setups as far as the wagenswest Rear Porsche pattern disk kit w ebrake and for the front looking at the big front disk brake kit 'bustangs'. Im looking to upgrade the MC to a new dual circuit but im not sure about the distribution to the rear. I am used to watercooled vws that use a proprtioning valve in the rear. Not sure if the bigger brakes for the front and rear needs a beefier fluid distributor to the rear.

67dubcab · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 6:46 pm Post subject:

I have run 944 front and rear disc brakes (the single piston style) with the stock hard lines with no issues, I upgraded to the D.O.T. steel braided for the flex lines.

My present set-up (untested) uses the Brembo four piston calipers which use more fluid and I ran all new lines same as stock dimensions and plumbed in a Tilton bias valve for fine balance adjustment, easy to do if you are running new lines and not expensive.
Stock tee also re-used.
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gumbajv · Samba Member Joined: April 23, 2005 Posts: 217

A brake bias valve doesn't balance front /rear brakes. More info and explanation here: http://www.stoptech.com/technical-support/technical-white-papers/proportioning-valves

For front/back balance you would need a twin master cylinder set up with the adjustment knob, typically mounted in the cockpit. I built a twin master cylinder set for our 911 race car. Been thinking about building one for the bus. Should be easier since the m/c's would be mounted underneath where there is more room.
Here's a link to my disk brake conversion. http://there.dino.com/harold/bus0.php
I switched to a Boxster read disk when I modified the rear hub to a 911 bolt pattern. Take into account what wheel diameter you plan on using as this will affect the caliper choices. I had a slight interference problem with the 3 pc wheel bolts hitting the caliper. I used a thin spacer to move the wheel out. I still run the stock hard lines with s/s braided lines replacing the rubber lines.

FG1732 · Samba Member Joined: March 03, 2004 Posts: 354

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turbolaz · Samba Member Joined: August 25, 2005 Posts: 87

hello,has anyone used the red9design suspension yet?

http://www.red9design.com/type2.htm
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nynone4 · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: red9design

Sambafraser · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:27 pm Post subject:

They make bay and split versions. £2000 to you sir Wink

Most people seem to be happy with the adjustablity and ride. Others not so happy with the welds. here

Thomas Pedigo · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:32 pm Post subject:

I found myself to be more intrigued with the forklift.
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AirBus · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:50 am Post subject:

It's not a racer, but this upgrade on my split drives soo nice!!! Cool

Last month I build this Porsche steering rack under my split, with the T25 steeringhouse and all OG posche parts. I will combine this with airride, thats why I used the center steeringrack. Or you can use a brakebooster, there is enough space behind the beam Cool

I'm testing the setup now, and will check all parts next month. (and paint it..etc) It's also very nice that I have more ground clearance then a raised steering house Cool

Totall stock lowered look Cool

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FG1732 · Samba Member Joined: March 03, 2004 Posts: 354

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busfan · Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:02 am Post subject: South African water cooled

This is my bus its a Fleetline , running a stroked wbx tubocharged motor with disc all round and a 4inch beam with straight axel and oe 15" Fuchs

356gt3r · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:42 am Post subject:

#porschebus my contribution to the thread. 3.6L 993 varioram engine in 56 DD panel. driveline is late 80s 911 front and rear suspension. 16" fuchs. 915 5-speed gearbox. just completed its maiden voyage to bulli brigade 2013.

nynone4 · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:47 pm Post subject:

nikke911 · Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:06 am Post subject:

Very similar build here-Porsche flat6,915-trans and rear suspension,Porsche brakes..This one is called "Leichtbau"(1045kgs with tank full of gas)

slammed shady · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:37 pm Post subject:

Race taxi is for sale!

http://www.bugbus.net/de/classifieds.html?&cmd=detail&id=13507
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67dubcab · Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:55 pm Post subject:

Wow!
Lots of new to me Porsche/bus builds.
I would like to see the build threads if you have them.

nynone4, I would like to see how you dealt with the manifold height. A Porsche powered panel would be my next choice for a fast delivery vehicle.

Great photo trackside nikke911, would like a link to your build also.

Here is a recent shot of the mid-engine double cab at a autocross event to get a baseline for chassis tuning.

Stephen
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