Arthur's street buggy build

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject:

Finally got it running. Just bought my first house and have been putting all my time and energy into remodeling. Here is the sound. Don't mind the coolant puddle.
http://youtu.be/fToBwidl6JI

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:58 am Post subject:

Rear tires are 245/40/r18's. Also a 9.5" wide wheel. If I was buying tires again I would go with a little bit bigger side wall to fill the space better but also to provide a more cushioned ride.

Hot Air · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject:

When you get a chance could you look for me. I am haveing a hard time trying to find the right tires. Work has been killing me no time to work on my buggy but I did find another set of wheels I might get.
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:18 pm Post subject:

Not sure of the tires sizes off the top of my head. 18" wheel in back. Just put some 2" wheel spacers on back. Very happy with the look of them. Can wait too see your spoiler come together hotair.

Hot Air · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject:

What type of tires do have and the sizes of them. It looks like 205- -17 front ? ans back. Buggy is looking great.
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:10 am Post subject:

I had to further modify the gas tank because it was hitting one of the steering u joints. This time I welded it myself and had a couple of areas that I popped through. I am planning on cover the outside with some jb weld or seal all and I have some red kote tank liner in transit. Once I get everything in place there I will be able to gas it up and turn her over. I'm excited for that day and I will definately be putting up a video of it running. I hope it isn't to loud with the silencers cause I love the look.

Baja68 · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:34 am Post subject:

Well how does it sound ?

Is it loud with that exhaust set up?

my body is going in the paint booth next week so I am about to do the exhaust with the same type of mufflers and was wondering how loud they are.
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:22 pm Post subject:

Favorite picture yet

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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:19 pm Post subject:

Cleaned it up and started to work on the center console.

Will cover in vinyl and add a top piece covered in carbon fiber

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject:

Got the cage back from the powder coater. Amazed at the quality that powder coating produces. Mirror like shine. Really happy and at only $100 I think I got a great deal.

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 3:05 pm Post subject:

Yeah. E guy that is going to help me clearance the tank did it already. It was at his house for about 2 months. He went on vacation and forgot he had it.

73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject:

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 12:38 pm Post subject:

I knewt was going to be a problem but I was hoping that I could use a piece of square tube to lift the tank a little. The problem is that it is slightly more than a little. I will be headed to an old timers shop this weekend to modify the tank. Really want to get that fuel tank done and in place.

Baja68 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 11:48 am Post subject:

I was wondering about clearance when I saw the pic of the rack ontop the frame head.

Looks like you have figured out the resolution though.
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 11:15 am Post subject:

The only problem with sack and pinion so far

73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject:

I still dont' see anywhere that has a temp OUTPUT on the actual Stinger.. It has a water temp input and an air temp input.

Check out pages 11 (wiring diagram) and 48 (available output modes) in the stinger manual:
http://www.enginemanagementsystem.com/images/Stinger%20Manual.pdf
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streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:40 pm Post subject:

73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 2:28 pm Post subject:

That's odd.. On mine the solid white wire is for an injector.. Pin 11. Yours must be a newer version.

edit: Ahh, I think I see.. you're talking about the outfront wiring harness?
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3923620/1971-volkswagen-beetle#

-Adam

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:19 pm Post subject:

It does be a white wire that says its to run to water temp gage. I'm just looking for a confirmation that tho wire gets some kind of feedback from the sensor.

73SpeedBuggy · Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 12:36 pm Post subject:


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