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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #495 on: March 08, 2009, 06:55:13 AM »
Beadlocks sure have come along wat over the pst few years...I remember when this what all that was available
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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #496 on: March 08, 2009, 08:40:53 AM »
Very true.
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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #497 on: March 08, 2009, 11:13:10 AM »
Mr Master man, what thickness tube are you running? If i ran anything near that amount of tube at the thickness i have to run, it wouldn't even move  :o
Mine is 2.64, whats that in old school, 0.1.
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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #498 on: March 08, 2009, 11:22:46 AM »
WHich tube you talking about?
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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #499 on: March 08, 2009, 11:26:08 AM »
And your car compares in size/weight how?
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« Reply #500 on: March 08, 2009, 12:10:17 PM »
the main frame tubing, I'm just intrested to see what other people are running, purhaps not in size, but consitering we both use the same engine, then the weight would have a comparative effect.
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« Reply #501 on: March 08, 2009, 04:24:48 PM »
Main frame tubing is 1.5x.095 4130. Diagonals are mostly 1.25x.095 4130. Rear arms are approx 30" long and are of 1.25x.095 4130. I used 4 tubes per rear arm due to their length and the leverage they will see. Maybe overkill,maybe not enough.Time will tell.
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« Reply #502 on: March 08, 2009, 07:13:01 PM »
Thanks heaps
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« Reply #503 on: March 14, 2009, 10:53:32 AM »
Got the Champions in yesterday and I am pleased with what I see.The bolt holes have steel countersunk inserts .I likey that. The finish is as good as or better than the Douglasses. The Douglasses have a rolled and spun flange for the beadlock rings and use a threaded steel plate that is hidden from site to retain the rings.Champion uses direct threaded into a much more substantial rim section.Both are likely fine methods but I think the champion would be a bit stronger.A drawback of the Champions is that they are a bit heavier than the Dougs. THe Dougs are spun aluminum and the Champs seem to be a rolled rim that is welded and then it is post machined. IMO the Champs would definitely be my choice for a full size car. THe dougs are more suited to a mid or smaller than the Champs. 
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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #504 on: March 24, 2009, 07:01:06 PM »
Got the radiator from SRS a few days ago.I have to admit if you don't have to speak with whoever the eff I did that they are to be highly recommended.Perfect quality and finish.VERY WELL packed for shipping.Couldn't ask for more.

  Got my intercooler in,CRAP,forgotto take pics of it.80 bux shipping included! Nice 12X12X3 bar and plate with polished cast end tanks .I'll get pics of it tomorrow. Great buy for an intercooler! Great size for 10-12# boost.
 
  Let's see ,got the power steering and steering columns in place and rack position nailed down and have 1/2" bump steer in 22" travel.

  That's about all for now till I get the tranny mounting complete and the engine set in place. Then it's gas tank fab time,wiring and plumbing. Damn that shit takes time.

  Oh well,here's a couple pics to update.

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the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a
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« Reply #505 on: March 24, 2009, 07:12:22 PM »
Got the radiator from SRS a few days ago.I have to admit if you don't have to speak with whoever the eff I did that they are to be highly recommended.Perfect quality and finish.VERY WELL packed for shipping.Couldn't ask for more.

  Got my intercooler in,CRAP,forgotto take pics of it.80 bux shipping included! Nice 12X12X3 bar and plate with polished cast end tanks .I'll get pics of it tomorrow. Great buy for an intercooler! Great size for 10-12# boost.
 
  Let's see ,got the power steering and steering columns in place and rack position nailed down and have 1/2" bump steer in 22" travel.

  That's about all for now till I get the tranny mounting complete and the engine set in place. Then it's gas tank fab time,wiring and plumbing. Damn that shit takes time.

  Oh well,here's a couple pics to update.
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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #506 on: March 24, 2009, 09:12:22 PM »
Great ot hear about the radiator Fabr...I was HOPING SRS wasn't another company taking the "Quality Nose Dive" on us..Gret to hear..Car is lookin' bitchin!! ee:
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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #507 on: March 24, 2009, 09:30:01 PM »
I love the "redneck" jack stands! CMU's for the win!  :laugh:
Car looks great...have you sent any pictures to Bob to cheese him off on how far you deviated from his plans?  ;D
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« Reply #508 on: March 24, 2009, 09:37:54 PM »
Yeah I'm really happy with the radiator. Thanks for the tip on where to get.
   Thanks for the compliment. It's finally moving right along.  Damn I've been BUSY so it's been a bit of a struggle tho.  I'm going to pick your brain (as much as the alcohol will allow that is) about your t'bo setup at LS you know!  I'm going to need your HP to push this thing! LOL!!
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but something else also, isn't an American at all.  We have room for but one
flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is
the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a
loyalty to the American people."
Theodore Roosevelt 1907

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Re: Fabr's Car-VW/busa crossbreed
« Reply #509 on: March 24, 2009, 09:42:31 PM »
Quote from: Pacman on March 24, 2009, 09:30:01 PM
I love the "redneck" jack stands! CMU's for the win!  :laugh:
Car looks great...have you sent any pictures to Bob to cheese him off on how far you deviated from his plans?  ;D
I own a lumber yard. What can I say? LOL!!!!!! heheheheehee  .   AND they just happen to be the exact height for the car at full droop with ground clearance. 22.875" or within 1/8" of perfect.. 22" travel front/20" rear travel and 3" ground clearance.
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"There can be no divided allegiance here.  Any man who says he is an American,
but something else also, isn't an American at all.  We have room for but one
flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is
the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a
loyalty to the American people."
Theodore Roosevelt 1907

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