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scooby223 Samba Member

Joined: May 31, 2012 Posts: 106 Location: Beaver Falls Pa
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:27 am Post subject: e brake cable or hydro lock? |
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I am getting ready to shorten my pan and was thinking about making the cut around the e brake and removing it and using a hydro lock? looking for thoughts and ideas pros and cons of either. thanks |
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LeeVW Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2006 Posts: 1016
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: |
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I prefer cable-actuated for the following reasons:
-It's easy to pull the handle up a few clicks to help maintain control on steep hill descents.
-You will still have some braking if the hydraulic system develops a leak.
-It's a legal requirement in CA (and probably all states)
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Letterman7 Samba Member

Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 3230 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Yup, line locks are illegal in PA to use as a parking or emergency brake. It must be an independent system. |
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scooby223 Samba Member

Joined: May 31, 2012 Posts: 106 Location: Beaver Falls Pa
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Ok that didnt take long to answer. I dont need any more reasons for the pa insp stations to fail my buggy. I will cut further back and pay attention not to cut the tubes. thanks |
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4941 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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manxdavid Samba Member

Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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didget69 wrote: |
The Gute Fahrt article is a good read as well on pan shortening. |
The Gute Fhart article is actually based around the VW factories own official instructions for shortening the Beetle floorpan. |
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Letterman7 Samba Member

Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 3230 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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scooby223 wrote: |
I dont need any more reasons for the pa insp stations to fail my buggy. |
You do know that you have to take it to an 'enhanced emissions' station for it's first inspection and a re-VIN, right? You can't title it as a VW anymore. |
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ezrydr Samba Member

Joined: June 29, 2011 Posts: 106 Location: Alton IA
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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there's nothing like a 'Gute Fahrt' _________________ just another kid trapped in a 53 year old body |
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scooby223 Samba Member

Joined: May 31, 2012 Posts: 106 Location: Beaver Falls Pa
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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You do know that you have to take it to an 'enhanced emissions' station for it's first inspection and a re-VIN, right? You can't title it as a VW anymore.[quote]
I have heard that, the title I have is from the buggy it was bought in NC the number on the title does not match the number on the pan or any other VW reference number. I was told that I should build the buggy take it and the title to that special station and they would assign there own vin number is this correct? |
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73SpeedBuggy Samba Member

Joined: July 11, 2006 Posts: 874 Location: Warminster, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:51 am Post subject: |
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Hey Scooby you're only minutes away from me. I'm in Enon Valley. I'm actually moving soon which is unfortunate. Sbussard is building a Manxter in New Castle. We could have started our own little Buggy club.
Anyway I went thorough the entire PA process two years ago so feel free to ask if you have any questions. I can also recommend a good Enhanced inspection Station when its time. _________________ Manxter #39 on a 1971 Pan
Turbo-charged Subaru EJ25D (DOHC)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3923620/1971-volkswagen-beetle#
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scooby223 Samba Member

Joined: May 31, 2012 Posts: 106 Location: Beaver Falls Pa
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Adam I worked at Master Cast for 4 years thats in your back yard. well today I cut my tunnel and shortened it. I cut the E brake out and mounted it rearward with bolts so I can remove it for any reason in the future. |
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