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Old 11-20-2010, 02:43 PM
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looked like ur pully almost hit the exhaust in the video
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Old 11-20-2010, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by luv4eternity
looked like ur pully almost hit the exhaust in the video
It was close, The muffler didn't have a mount at that time so it was only held up with a jack stand I forgot how close it was and got halfway into the car when I heard the pulley grinding one the muffler, so I had to put a jack under the car to sit in it. Have it all mounted now so no clearance issues.
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Old 11-20-2010, 10:02 PM
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Dude! That is so badass! Drive it up to washington :-) Break-er-in nice!
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Old 11-21-2010, 08:14 AM
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Got the hardware for the oil coolers



Installed on block



Oil Coolers mounted up front



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Old 11-21-2010, 09:58 PM
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Old 11-21-2010, 11:03 PM
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An absolutly amazing project! I would highly suggest getting some screens to cover the radiator and oil coolers, Road debris is a pita...
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Old 11-23-2010, 01:01 PM
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She moves under her own POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The clutch is very tight, almost as if there is little to no friction zone but I knew it would be like that getting KEP's stage 2 clutch.
SO MUCH POWER compared to a stock beetle!!! If I had this in my '73 Beetle in high School I would Probably be dead right now.
I don't know anything over 25MPH as I only tested it in the neighborhood but I can't wait. Deffinitly need to get some shocks and a wheel alignment!


Click on the Movie! Sorry for the low quality.
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Old 11-23-2010, 02:24 PM
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So awesome!! I can't wait to see this thing finished, you'll have to go out and get a video of Beetle vs. RX-8 when you're done, lol.
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Old 11-23-2010, 03:22 PM
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So awesome!! I can't wait to see this thing finished, you'll have to go out and get a video of Beetle vs. RX-8 when you're done, lol.
That should be good
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Old 11-23-2010, 04:22 PM
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so badass dude, every time I see a bug I want to throw a 13b in it and to see someone else do it is awesome. You need some R3 19"s on that beast now lol
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Old 11-24-2010, 06:08 AM
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It's Alive!

Congrats man. That thing will be a ton of fun
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Old 11-24-2010, 06:10 AM
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It's Alive!

Congrats man. That thing will be a ton of fun
I got your tons of fun right here
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Old 11-24-2010, 06:14 AM
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freaking sweet! I'm definitely going to have to see this beetle in person over the summer. Something as bad *** as this, i can't pass it up!
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Old 11-24-2010, 03:47 PM
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your bringing it to DGRR right??
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:51 PM
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so next.... turbo or supercharger?
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Old 12-06-2010, 03:53 PM
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Looks good bro, you using push lock hose on the coolers or clamps? I am using the Push Lock on my single cooler and trust me, those hose will never slip off.
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VERY VERY nice project! I love it.

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Old 12-06-2010, 10:57 PM
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Old 12-07-2010, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Looks good bro, you using push lock hose on the coolers or clamps? I am using the Push Lock on my single cooler and trust me, those hose will never slip off.
Push lock, Running the plumbing for the coolers was pretty easy, thanks for the help.
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so next.... turbo or supercharger?
Headlights, tail lights
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Old 12-08-2010, 10:19 AM
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Man, I am so impressed you can do something like that on your own. I only wish I had the patience to do something like that. I saw all your pics and videos on Photobucket. Kudos!
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Old 12-08-2010, 11:52 AM
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Pretty cool! A rotary powered bug!
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Old 12-08-2010, 09:22 PM
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thanks for the support
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Old 12-14-2010, 04:07 AM
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your bringing it to DGRR right??
THIS! please do!!! the date has been set btw. april 28- may 1st MARK YOUR CALENDER EVERYONE!!!
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Old 12-15-2010, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by willnordacgreen1211
THIS! please do!!! the date has been set btw. april 28- may 1st MARK YOUR CALENDER EVERYONE!!!
Where is it and how far is that from Tampa?
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