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dsimas62 Samba Member
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dsimas62 Samba Member
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Quokka42 Samba Member
Joined: December 02, 2010 Posts: 3117 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations! Great effort, and you've got to be happy with the engine.
Now, you've just gotta work on that reaction time... _________________ There has only ever been one man who was perfect, and they nailed Him to a cross. |
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ALB Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2008 Posts: 3480 Location: beautiful suburban Wet Coast of Canada
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 3:48 am Post subject: |
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Way to go Dawn! At what rpm's were you shifting at? _________________ On a lifelong mission to prove (much to my wife's dismay) that Immaturity is Forever!! |
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dsimas62 Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2011 Posts: 297 Location: Auburn, CA
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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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ALB wrote: |
Way to go Dawn! At what rpm's were you shifting at? |
I don't have a tach. But Ray said it is designed to not redline until over 8-8500rpm, so I know that it's safe. I shifted right at the point when it feels like it was about to fall over the power band. Pulled HARD straight through. Really an E-Ticket for sure. The only weak spot is my close ratio third and tall fourth. Which is my favorite and the gearing I've had for 35 years, but not ideal for the top end at the track.
My boyfriend got me an Autometer with a shift light and a helmet (required under 14 seconds). He's a keeper. _________________ Dawn
Hugo - '63 ragtop Cal Look bug - Hugo and Dawn - together since 1978
Engine build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482095
Trans build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7602210 |
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BUGGUTZ Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2007 Posts: 537 Location: Luzerne Mich
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, I see. . . . . theres a boyfriend. Lucky man! I just want to say this has been an AWESOME read! Lucky you to work close to greatness. The story, the car, the woman, great thread! My wifey is getting her first bug tomorrow, I am pumped. Finally someone to hang in the shop with me!
Your car is sweet and suits you perfectly, Many safe happy miles to you! |
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dsimas62 Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2011 Posts: 297 Location: Auburn, CA
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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BUGGUTZ wrote: |
Oh, I see. . . . . theres a boyfriend. Lucky man! I just want to say this has been an AWESOME read! Lucky you to work close to greatness. The story, the car, the woman, great thread! My wifey is getting her first bug tomorrow, I am pumped. Finally someone to hang in the shop with me!
Your car is sweet and suits you perfectly, Many safe happy miles to you! |
Thank you!!
Here's a video of a mid 14's pass at Bugorama 71 a few weeks ago. Was easy on the launch and shifting very early. Got the rpms up a bit to get the 14.06 on the timeslip above. Kept the GoPro on for the cruise back on the return road to the pits.
Link
FYI, we'll be at NASA race again on June 29 at Sacto Raceway. Bring what you go and join us! It's bracket racing, doesn't matter how fast you are. I'm enjoying the practice. Or just come spectate.
Future plan is to put in a loaner race tranny and slicks for some passes in September at NASA or BOR 72. Just out of curiosity. Heh, heh. _________________ Dawn
Hugo - '63 ragtop Cal Look bug - Hugo and Dawn - together since 1978
Engine build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482095
Trans build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7602210 |
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Downtown Brown Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2004 Posts: 368 Location: Humboldt Nation
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Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Nice seeing this engine on the Treffen 15 (Specialty Foreign Auto/Humbugs stop)Makes a statement bringing it on the Treffen and good advertising with the Vallero's sticker on the fan shroud . Glad you two are enjoying it ! |
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dsimas62 Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2011 Posts: 297 Location: Auburn, CA
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Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Downtown Brown wrote: |
Nice seeing this engine on the Treffen 15 (Specialty Foreign Auto/Humbugs stop)Makes a statement bringing it on the Treffen and good advertising with the Vallero's sticker on the fan shroud . Glad you two are enjoying it ! |
Thank you, it was great meeting you! I love your IDA air filters, we are going to consider that... Also, love your avatar. Rotties filled my life for nearly 20 years. Raven couldn't fit in the front seat though, so he took a backseat to my bulldog.
I have started a new build thread on the old motor that was in my car. Ray Vallero is rebuilding it after building it the first time 30 years ago. The teardown on this one will be as interesting as the rebuild!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=571652 _________________ Dawn
Hugo - '63 ragtop Cal Look bug - Hugo and Dawn - together since 1978
Engine build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482095
Trans build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7602210 |
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1961bluebug Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2002 Posts: 1137 Location: Czech Republic, Europe
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Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:51 am Post subject: |
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I have a question - what transmission do you use and where is your usual shift point on the quartermile? _________________
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1961 Deluxe beetle, 1971 type 181, 1968 T2a Baywindow, 1973 Type 147 "Swiss Fridolin"(sold), 1966 Deluxe sedan (sold), 1983 "Silver Bug" edition (sold), 1961 beetle (sold) |
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dsimas62 Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2011 Posts: 297 Location: Auburn, CA
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Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:28 am Post subject: |
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1961bluebug wrote: |
I have a question - what transmission do you use and where is your usual shift point on the quartermile? |
I have an old 412 r&p, close ratio 3rd (1.4 and tall 4th (.089). It was best for my style of daily driving for the 30 years I've used the car. I've always used that gear set. But lousy for racing now with this motor!!
I just got a tach for the first time at the last race a few weeks ago. I had no idea where I was at, I'd shift by feel. It turns out I'm shifting at around 7300, varies per gear, lower on 1st and 2nd, higher on 3rd. It doesn't redline till probably 9K. But I experimented and lowered the shift point to 6500 and only lost a very small amount on the ET. I will be dialing this in better in future races, but it will all change with a new tranny. Which will be a 3.88, with a 1:1 4th. _________________ Dawn
Hugo - '63 ragtop Cal Look bug - Hugo and Dawn - together since 1978
Engine build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482095
Trans build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7602210 |
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dsimas62 Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2011 Posts: 297 Location: Auburn, CA
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deadkombi Samba Member
Joined: February 10, 2011 Posts: 112 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:45 am Post subject: |
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Sounds great. Sorry might have missed something, but did you take the fan belt off for the run? |
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dsimas62 Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2011 Posts: 297 Location: Auburn, CA
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:42 am Post subject: |
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deadkombi wrote: |
Sounds great. Sorry might have missed something, but did you take the fan belt off for the run? |
Yes, I always take the fan belt off at the track. If I didn't, it would overspeed the alternator. Also, I actually threw a fan out of round by overspinning it at the track before I started removing the belt.
I drive it to the staging lanes, take the belt off there, make my pass, then kill the engine a the stripe and coast to the return road and put it back on. _________________ Dawn
Hugo - '63 ragtop Cal Look bug - Hugo and Dawn - together since 1978
Engine build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482095
Trans build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7602210 |
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Dr OnHolliday Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2012 Posts: 1215 Location: was Escondido now San Berdoo
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Do you have a stock fan belt pully system, so you unscrew the nut and split the pully to remove / install the belt? Or do you have some sort of quick-disconnect setup? _________________ 1965 Type 1 sunroof Baja / about 70k miles on self-rebuilt '74 1600 and counting / SP heads and aftermarket valve keepers / non-doghouse shroud with external cooler and filter / 1.5 qt extended sump / Weber 32/36 DFAV progressive carb / 009 dist with Pertronix / 1.25 ratio rockers and ball adjusters / 1.5" stainless steel J-pipes and carbon steel baja exhaust |
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Howard 111 Samba Member
Joined: July 09, 2005 Posts: 1827 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Fun isn't it? You will get those reaction times down with practice. You looked very confident behind that wheel. Great luck in the future! _________________ 1973 Karmann Ghia
Turbocharged, Fuel Injected
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vwracerdave Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 15278 Location: Deep in the 405
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Dr OnHolliday wrote: |
Do you have a stock fan belt pully system, so you unscrew the nut and split the pully to remove / install the belt? Or do you have some sort of quick-disconnect setup? |
Get a 2nd very cheap China belt to use. At the track install the belt with 4 extra shims in the pulley so the belt will be loose. You can safely drive around the pits observing the 10 MPH pit speed limit without worrying about throwing the belt. When you get to the staging lanes with the engine off roll the belt over the pulley and your ready to race. When you cross the finish line turn off the engine and cost to the exit and pull off the track onto the return road, then roll the belt on the pulley. Carefully observing the track 10 MPH pit speed limit drive back to your pit area, the loose belt will not fly off. When you are finished racing put another good belt on shimmed correctly and drive home. _________________ 2017 Street Comp Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble, OK
2010 Sportsman ET Champion - Mid-America Dragway - Arkansas City, KS
1997 Sportsman ET Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble ,OK
Featured in Dec. 2001 HOT VW's Magazine page 63
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RailBoy Samba Member
Joined: March 10, 2008 Posts: 2904 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Think she said at one point that she never had a tack and now she does.. What she found out was her shift points were hitting were around 7,600 RPMs when doing her runs.... Nuts...lol RB _________________ [quote="smitty24"]"HELP, I ported my own heads and now have fire coming out my ass" .[/quote]
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dsimas62 Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2011 Posts: 297 Location: Auburn, CA
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dsimas62 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:11 am Post subject: |
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vwracerdave wrote: |
Get a 2nd very cheap China belt to use. At the track install the belt with 4 extra shims in the pulley so the belt will be loose. You can safely drive around the pits observing the 10 MPH pit speed limit without worrying about throwing the belt. When you get to the staging lanes with the engine off roll the belt over the pulley and your ready to race. When you cross the finish line turn off the engine and cost to the exit and pull off the track onto the return road, then roll the belt on the pulley. Carefully observing the track 10 MPH pit speed limit drive back to your pit area, the loose belt will not fly off. When you are finished racing put another good belt on shimmed correctly and drive home. |
Exactly what I do. I did get an "adjustable belt" that was even easier to get on and off than with a screwdriver for the last runs of the year. I'll get the pics and post it up when I get a chance... _________________ Dawn
Hugo - '63 ragtop Cal Look bug - Hugo and Dawn - together since 1978
Engine build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482095
Trans build thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7602210 |
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