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Airkewld
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Joined: November 14, 2003
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di11ard
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Joined: January 24, 2017
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I bought a GoPro.
Looks great! |
Thanks Pete.
The PRObuilt Beam gets a ton of compliments. |
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di11ard
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Joined: January 24, 2017
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| Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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The new rear arms are in production!
2 inches wider x 3 inches longer
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pullstart
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Joined: August 23, 2016
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Location: Middleville, MI
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:51 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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did you build the jig, or is that from someone's shop?
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4 seater Appletree buggy, road legal with 002 IRS, 3x3 Appletree kit, 6" over Dan's beam with 10" towers and Fox 2.0 shocks, '00 Subaru EJ25 with KEP stage 3 clutch and KEP adapter plate.
my build page: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=662104&start=0 |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:26 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| pullstart wrote: |
| did you build the jig, or is that from someone's shop? |
Shop built.
I know the limits of my capabilities. |
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Chochobeef
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Location: Ft. Worth, Texas
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| Man I love your street rail. Exactly what I want to do once I find a suitable vehicle. Keep it up. Want to see more! |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| Chochobeef wrote: |
| Man I love your street rail. Exactly what I want to do once I find a suitable vehicle. Keep it up. Want to see more! |
Thank you sir. Good luck in your search.
I will have some new changes/updates coming soon. |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Time for an update.
My arms and sway bar arrived late last fall... And due to traveling and winter, everything was set on the shelf until spring.
First, remove the old arms, cvs & axles.
Next, time to mockup!
Yeah, that's gonna work.
A little paint, cleanup of old grease and time to start installing new parts (after a trip to the local buggy store... FYI, if you are in greater KC, get to know Steve at Specialty Buggy Supply).
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di11ard
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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The above photos show the new arms installed with the parking brake. I have new rotors and Wilwood calipers to be installed (maybe tonight).
I am still waiting on some parts (new Fox Coilovers), but they are taking forever to get here!
I am ready to get this damn thing back on the road! |
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database00
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Joined: April 21, 2011
Posts: 155
Location: Denver, Colorado
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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What kind of horsepower are you pushing out?
what mods do you have? |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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What kind of horsepower are you pushing out?
what mods do you have? |
Stock(ish) horsepower ~200.
No major mods to the motor. K&N intake, FMIC, straight exhaust and a manual boost controller.
I haven't turned up the boost yet. I want the rear suspension & brakes sorted before I get boost happy. |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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database00
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Location: Denver, Colorado
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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how much do you think your buggy weighs?
Does it really want to move? seem fast? |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| database00 wrote: |
how much do you think your buggy weighs?
Does it really want to move? seem fast? |
I'm guessing between 1500-1700... But that is pure speculation. I hope to get some corner weights in the near future.
She moves fairly well. I do, however, wish the gearing was taller. I will turn up the boost this summer and see how she goes. |
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javashot
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Joined: May 11, 2018
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Location: HOUSTON
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Sweet ride!
Prior to having the custom fab on the rear, what did you use to lower the rear and how much did you lower the front? |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| javashot wrote: |
Sweet ride!
Prior to having the custom fab on the rear, what did you use to lower the rear and how much did you lower the front? |
The big thing for the rear is to have the arms built with the correct camber so when lowered, you are not left with a ton of negative camber (which is a byproduct of the VW IRS configuration) --> /--\
Ideally, you want something that is more neutral |--|
Kevin @ Cool Rydes built the rear arms. I have new fox coilovers sitting in my garage that will be installed very soon. This will get the rear end sitting as shown (without a jack holding the weight).
The front end is from Airkewld... Adjustable beam + lowering spindles. This combination gets me low without bumpsteer issues. |
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javashot
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Joined: May 11, 2018
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Location: HOUSTON
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| Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Thanks for the info...
One more thing. With those wide tires, are you experiencing hard turning?
Thanks! |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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| javashot wrote: |
Thanks for the info...
One more thing. With those wide tires, are you experiencing hard turning?
Thanks! |
Thus far, not a problem. I do, however, have some wandering issues at highway speeds (due to lack of caster in the front end). |
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di11ard
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 9:39 am Post subject: Re: Turbo Street Rail Build |
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Time to get some help from the local expert.
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