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bobbyblack 
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 Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop Rehabilitation Project |
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Agree, never sell....
Two for me, and one for each of my kids!
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop Rehabilitation Project |
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Should have never sold this van--I called the person who bought it but his number is no linger in service.
Trying to get the photos to load again so I can relive the process.....
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adam
'87 Wolfsburg Weekender, Bostig Zetec
The rehabilitation of my Van can be found here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5949024#5949024 |
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Wheels and tires |
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Hey. I sold my van so I don't spend a lot of tike on here anymore.
The tires are nexen n7000. Not sure about size unfortunately, but they are 17".
Wheels are OZ Saturns, 17x8. No boring necessary, just bolted right on. They are ET35. I had an 5mm spacer up front but would preferred to have at least 8 if not 10. Rear spacer was a 25mm spacer (adapter really due to the thickness). In order to push the rear wheels out like that, I had to have the slider hinge modified/lengthened so it would clear the tire/wheel in order to open fully.
Hope this provides enough info for you.
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Howdy,
New to The Samba, and stumbled upon your project.
Probably a while now since you've posted, but I like the wheel/tire combo.
Specs on that - spacers, any need to bore out the hub, tire specs, etc., would be greatly appreciated...
I'M A NEWBY (obviously), but admired the rake of your rig.
I just picked up an '87 Wolfsburg, so seems to be a kindred van.
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adam
'87 Wolfsburg Weekender, Bostig Zetec
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alobarjp
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| Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:02 pm Post subject: Wheels and tires |
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Howdy,
New to The Samba, and stumbled upon your project.
Probably a while now since you've posted, but I like the wheel/tire combo.
Specs on that - spacers, any need to bore out the hub, tire specs, etc., would be greatly appreciated...
I'M A NEWBY (obviously), but admired the rake of your rig.
I just picked up an '87 Wolfsburg, so seems to be a kindred van.
Well done! |
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VanMurph
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Re-read this whole thread...the transformation is amazing. Beautiful Van!
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pnwkayaker
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Ray and Eion are definitely top notch, on my part, I'm glad they're located in Seattle 
Hope to see your van in a meetup one day, looks like you have a very well dialed-up daily driver!
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rmcd
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject: just thanks |
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| great picts and progress posts. Thanks. |
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:20 pm Post subject: van is dialed in mechanically..... |
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so, first off, happy holidays to all.
next, it's been a while since my last update, per the usual. here's the skinny: I took the van to the good people at VW TEC Shop in Seattle, WA. Ray, Eion, and Karen run a small, honest VW shop and they have a very close relationship with the Bostig boys. I decided to take the van to them to dial in the engine and look at some other things for me as a final wrap-up o the major overhaul on the van.
Long story short, the van was there for over 2 months and Eion has worked his magic. It turns out that I got a faulty flywheel in my kit from Bostig, which was causing the van to vibrate uncomfortably and make a serious racket while under load. The difference is night and day. I feel like I have a brand new van now, and I am elated every time I start it up and pull out of the driveway.
I cannot say enough good things about the family-run VW TEC Shop. Bostig also replaced the faulty flywheel with a brand new one and shipped it out as soon as they could--especially as the tragedy of Super Storm Sandy was just unfolding.
Eion did a bunch of extra work that needed tweaking as well and I appreciate his very meticulous, cautious, and clever trouble-shooting. My only complaint is that the TEC Shop is not located here in Portland.
I am looking forward to the next PNW meet-up so I can show off the van.
A few more things remain, but for now I'm just going to enjoy what feels like a brand new vehicle just off the assembly line--with serious upgrades of course.
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adam
'87 Wolfsburg Weekender, Bostig Zetec
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Kopasz
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I never thought of that. We went with the equivalent to what Jim and Brady came up with and I tend to trust them with the extent of research and testing they do.
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adam
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MsTaboo
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| I think I don't like the glass pack in the set-up, however. Too much rumble for me. Before I learned that my excessive engine noise was from bad motor mounts and not a short exhaust system, the exhaust shop told me that the glass pack, in conjunction with the new muffler and longer pipes, would actually decrease noise. While it may have a little, the glass pack definitely has developed a JDM-esque warble. I'm contemplating replacing the glass pack with straight pipe....... |
Do you think maybe your muffler is too small?
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Kopasz
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Hey Adam, how's the exhaust system holding up? Any problems with heat affecting the wiring or coolant bottle?
I've never been completely happy with the stock Bostig exhaust and like the look of your setup.
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Exhaust set-up is great. Haven't noticed any problems with the coolant bottle or wiring. There is plenty of room for the AC compressor now with the exhaust moved to the driver side of the van.
I think I don't like the glass pack in the set-up, however. Too much rumble for me. Before I learned that my excessive engine noise was from bad motor mounts and not a short exhaust system, the exhaust shop told me that the glass pack, in conjunction with the new muffler and longer pipes, would actually decrease noise. While it may have a little, the glass pack definitely has developed a JDM-esque warble. I'm contemplating replacing the glass pack with straight pipe.......
My ECU slid out of it's nook behind the driver's side tail light and the loom on the wiring harness melted a tad on the muffler. I found it before it did any damage. I have since secured the ECU and wiring harness up better.
No progress on the AC yet. Need to get my ducting sorted out, but seeing as how it's beginning to be fall here in Portland, it will be a winter project.
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adam
'87 Wolfsburg Weekender, Bostig Zetec
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MsTaboo
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Hey Adam, how's the exhaust system holding up? Any problems with heat affecting the wiring or coolant bottle?
I've never been completely happy with the stock Bostig exhaust and like the look of your setup.
Did you finish the A/C install?
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:27 am Post subject: Carat to H&R Sport and Koni's |
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Here are some before and after pictures of the suspension set up. I forgot to mention the Burley Upper Control Arms for lowered vans were also installed by HM Mostorsports. Sorry the before pictures are not identical to the afters, but you should be able to see the difference.
Before:
After:
Close-up of set-up:
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adam
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:12 am Post subject: Aux battery, amp, inverter, sub, and seat warmers installed |
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Here are the pictures of the electronics installed by Justin at Streamline Audio.
New starter battery with 1100W inverter:
Auxiliary battery with 1000W amp for sub:
Seat warmer switch and main dome light switch:
I can't get a good picture of the sub and sub enclosure right now because my daughter's car seat is latched into place on the rear bench. The sub enclosure is under the rear bench on the driver side and makes a lot of thump.....good think I sound deadend the van so much....no rattles at all.
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Kopasz
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I got the van back from HM Motorsports last week and it's awesome. I posted the below in another thread and thought I'd just transplant it here:
My stock height, measured from center of hub to bottom of fender lip was:
Front Left: 15.5"
Front Right: 15.75"
Rear Left: 15.75"
Rear Right: 15.5"
I don't know what sjhocks I had, but when I went over tracks, a bump in the road, or some sort of dramatic and sudden elevation change in the road, the front of the van bounced quite a bit for a few times after the bump. Now it just moves a little bit up and down, mush less range of motion, and with more of a thump.
When I started doing my research, I was concerned about ride comfort, but knew that I would deal with it if I got the desired ride height (visually). Also, nobody could give me an accurate answer as to what final ride height I would achieve with any of the springs out there (Weitec, CIP1, H&R, etc.). I bit the bullet and went with the H&Rs and I am very happy.
I had the shop put in H&R sport springs and adjustable Koni's when they were upgrading the brakes last week. I love it. Definitely an improvement, but also definitely a more firm ride. Unfortunately, I do not know what the shop tech dialed the koni adjuster to, but they did whatever was recommended.
Ride height after H&R sport springs and adjustable Koni's:
Front Left: 14"
Front Right: 14"
Rear Left: 14.5"
Rear Right: 14.5"
Pictures to come shortly.....
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:18 pm Post subject: Van Cafe big brake kit arrived today.... |
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So the big brake kit from Van Cafe arrived today and I'm driving them over to the shop this afternoon.
H&R Sport springs and Koni adjustable are on order and I dropped the Burley upper control arms for lowered vans yesterday.....
Can't wait to see how it looks when it's all complete, how it drives, and most importantly, how it stops.
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romesz
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: Bostig, new muffler |
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Romesz,
Here are the images that I promised. They are from a few years ago since the van is in the shop due to near brake failure yesterday...bummer. Waiting for the VC big brake kit to arrive friday so we can get those installed.....and of course, "while we're in there" I plan on having the shop do the H&R lowering springs, Koni's, and burley upper control arms for lowered vans.
Anyway, onto the photos of the engine compartment.
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Thank you, (köszönöm)
It looks nice and very clean.
Yours is the first I ever saw and if it performs as good as it looks I would want one too.
At the end October we are planing a trip if I get my van a new MAF. My engine is still pretty good. Only 100K on it and it runs good. I might go up to your part of the country and stop by to see your van to learn a few things from you in person. |
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:40 pm Post subject: Bostig, new muffler |
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Romesz,
Here are the images that I promised. They are from a few years ago since the van is in the shop due to near brake failure yesterday...bummer. Waiting for the VC big brake kit to arrive friday so we can get those installed.....and of course, "while we're in there" I plan on having the shop do the H&R lowering springs, Koni's, and burley upper control arms for lowered vans.
Anyway, onto the photos of the engine compartment.
Bostig engine compartment from above:
Engine from below with original muffler and HC oil pan from Bostig:
New muffler set up (with glass pack) to make way for AC compressor:
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