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by David Eccles » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm » in VW Related Chat
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I have just had a very sad email from a lady who paid £10k deposit to All Classics of Leicester who promised to get a bus done up in SA and shipped...
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An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.

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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

Two ways to do this:

1. Click on the attachments option ( underneath Save Draft, Preview, and...
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Sticky Welcome

Last post by Dipsy « Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:19 pm

by Dipsy » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:19 pm

Morning,

by way of testing the water before wetting up a whole new board at I've been asked to set up a board on here to get an idea whether there's...

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Last post by Dipsy
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:19 pm
whats happening with BWA

Last post by bugdude63 « Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:08 pm
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by gihanj » Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:34 pm

BWA STILL GOING ?
how to join etc, i cant see any updates on this anywhere

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Last post by bugdude63
Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:08 pm
New Fastest Bus in Europe

Last post by orb « Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:34 am
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by orb » Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:58 am
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Ladies and gents I give you Phil Jarvis who ran some amazing times yesterday at Big Bang despite the bitter cold to knock our own Trevor Sharpe off...
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Last post by orb
Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:34 am
Big Bang

Last post by bugdude63 « Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:07 pm

by bugdude63 » Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:07 pm

Anyone going this year. I'm going to run my split this year, hopefully won't break before I get there as it has done for the past 3 yrs. Wanting to...

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Last post by bugdude63
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:07 pm
Lack of new members at Action2017.

Last post by bugdude63 « Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:52 pm
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by modifiedbrian » Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:32 pm

With many buses getting big posh engines built, I did hope to see some new people have a go at action.

Not sure what puts people off??

Is it the...

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Last post by bugdude63
Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:52 pm
What Is Rikki James Engine Spec

Last post by VeeDubRacing « Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:32 pm
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by VeeDubRacing » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:12 am

Just editing a quick video of Rikki going down the strip at Big Bang. He ran a 16.69 @ 82mph
Can somebody let me know the engine spec, so I can add...

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Last post by VeeDubRacing
Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:32 pm
BWA club re-vamp

Last post by bugdude63 « Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:42 pm
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by rikki james » Tue Jan 26, 2016 3:36 pm

Watch this space :wink:

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Last post by bugdude63
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:42 pm
What engine spec for under 18s?

Last post by atlime « Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:29 pm
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by atlime » Mon Mar 13, 2017 2:43 pm

Hi All,

I have been busy building an engine over the past few months and got the bug now. Then I noticed BWA and thought I'd like a good at that!!...

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Last post by atlime
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:29 pm
009 non vacumn in a 2.0 type 4 Porsche fan conversion

Last post by W-W « Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:29 pm
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by Scousey12 » Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:14 pm

Hi..im reading a couple of reports that contradict one another so im asking you guys with big motors.
Ive a 2.0 type 4 with twin dual webers..my...

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Last post by W-W
Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:29 pm
BWA with reduction boxes?

Last post by mclarni « Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:40 pm
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by Gavin m » Wed May 25, 2016 12:59 pm

Is it possible?

I've got a 2110 from John Maher fuel injected and has just been dyno tested achieving 159bhp. Way more than initially planned.
It's...

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Last post by mclarni
Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:40 pm
2276 EFI map

Last post by W-W « Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:13 am
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by andydlc » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:09 pm
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Dear All,

Im hoping you guys an offer some assistance and advice.. :D

I know this is a verrrrryyyyyyyy long shot but was wondering whether anyone...
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Last post by W-W
Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:13 am
BWA Updates

Last post by rikki james « Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:33 pm
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by orb » Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:49 am

Hey all
I know there are a few of us out there that have run new PB's that need updating on the BWA site so I have said I'd try and help Paul F out...

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Last post by rikki james
Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:33 pm
venting a 1915cc motor

Last post by vwJim « Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:50 pm
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by piran » Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:18 pm

hi guys,
i am looking for advice and pics of anyone that has a 1915cc motor regarding venting rocker covers/oil fillers and venting to carb air...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:50 pm
The fastest side by side Split Screen race ever

Last post by EeVeeWee « Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:28 pm
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by VeeDubRacing » Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:23 pm

Just back from VW Action - Gti Festival, where there was some awesome times run by Phil in the Fire Bus and Andy in the Bugs VW Bus.

They lined up...

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Last post by EeVeeWee
Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:28 pm
vintage speed exhaust advice please

Last post by type21f « Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:08 pm
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by piran » Sun Oct 11, 2015 12:36 pm

hi guys,
can anyone please help me with some exhaust advice before i order more bits than i need and probably the wrong bits.
i am looking to buy a...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:08 pm
Hot of the press from Das Drag Day

Last post by henk « Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:19 pm
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by orb » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:39 am

Phil Jarvis just ran an 11.91 :-)

Go Phil, only the second bus ever in Europe to do so

Orb

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Last post by henk
Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:19 pm
fuel pump question

Last post by hopper van « Fri May 01, 2015 8:42 am
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by piran » Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:44 pm

hi
i have a 1915 engine which has a standard fuel pump and i have been advised to get an electric set up.
can anyone please tell me if i will need...

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Last post by hopper van
Fri May 01, 2015 8:42 am
Big bang

Last post by vwJim « Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:56 pm
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by phil me up » Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:58 pm

Finally got the bus up together enough to run up the strip managed a 17.0934 probably would of got in the 16 's but there was a headwind was B84
#472...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:56 pm
is full flow oil set up needed?

Last post by henk « Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:31 pm
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by piran » Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:44 pm

hi
i have a 1914 motor which at the moment has a full flow oil set up.....i have bought the motor used but don't know if it will really need this set...

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Last post by henk
Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:31 pm
The Ultimate Barndoor Race Project

Last post by Philm « Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:35 am
Replies: 18
by Alex VW Heritage » Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:35 pm
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Not sure if this is not cricket posting a link to another forum here, BUT

(you need to be registered to view)

This is an australian fellow who...
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Last post by Philm
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:35 am
Gene Cook in teh States and his new Turbo Bus

Last post by Alex VW Heritage « Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:59 am

by Alex VW Heritage » Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:59 am

Well worth a look, I have a feeling he will be plowing up the worlds fastest bus list next year.

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Last post by Alex VW Heritage
Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:59 am
efi turbo

Last post by modifiedbrian « Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:32 am
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by modifiedbrian » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:45 pm

Planning to go efi & turbo on my 2276 next year. Looking to collect parts to go with these

looking to see what others are using re ecu, turbo...

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Last post by modifiedbrian
Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:32 am
BWA Power Question...

Last post by rabbitracinguk « Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:31 pm
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by dombutler » Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:31 am

Hi,

I was wondering what sort of BHP and Torque needed to get in.

Say I have a early panel, there is no interior, straight axle and lowered (if...

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Last post by rabbitracinguk
Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:31 pm
BWA Racing at Action 2014

Last post by Frosty66 « Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:11 pm
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by rikki james » Wed Jul 30, 2014 3:31 pm

If ever there was a weekend to race your bus this is the one! I have organized an official BWA pits area for the club, plus we have unlimited run...

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Last post by Frosty66
Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:11 pm
New PB at Cal Look Drag Day

Last post by modifiedbrian « Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:05 am

by modifiedbrian » Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:05 am

First run out this year with rebuilt engine and 6 stone weight loss.

Last year ended with a best 16.13. First of 2 runs at Cal Look Drag Day was a...

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Last post by modifiedbrian
Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:05 am
Big Bang?

Last post by tufty65 « Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:15 pm
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by paul_f » Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:44 am

Any quick buses at Big Bang at the weekend?

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Last post by tufty65
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:15 pm
Extra cooling on a turbo engine

Last post by vwJim « Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:52 pm
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by so rude » Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:11 am

Hi

So I've just about finished my turbo dual cab 1965 bus.

It's a 2276 EFI turbo engine pulling 267hp at the fly. A few teething problems but I'm...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:52 pm
How to qualify into BWA

Last post by Evil Sid « Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:04 am
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by modifiedbrian » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:58 am

Can someone explain how to qualify into BWA, apart from obviously being under 18 seconds.

Does a member need to watch you?

How does it work?...

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Last post by Evil Sid
Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:04 am
rebuilding my 2276

Last post by vwJim « Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:08 pm
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by modifiedbrian » Wed Feb 05, 2014 3:28 pm

OK rebuilding my motor due to a apparent woodruff key failure on the timing gear.

Considering upping to an 84mm crank. Been offered very low milage...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:08 pm
The one we have to beat....

Last post by Trint Eastwood « Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:10 pm
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by rikki james » Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:08 pm

Brian Watt's 11 second single cab (BugIn 35)....

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Last post by Trint Eastwood
Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:10 pm
A good year racing

Last post by Alex VW Heritage « Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:22 pm
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by gazmate » Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:31 pm

So a good year having some fun funs on the strip and walked away with

> fastest Bus at European BugIn 5 2013 with a 15 second pass

> 5th fastest...

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Last post by Alex VW Heritage
Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:22 pm
Maximum wheel width on the rear end

Last post by vwJim « Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:17 pm
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by Splitscreen turbo » Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:49 am

Hi everyone I'm new to the site and in the process of redesigning my setup on my 1958 rhd 11 window it currently has a it's rear conversion and full...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:17 pm
CB 1.4 Rocker Arm Shims?

Last post by nhsjohn « Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:19 am
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by nhsjohn » Thu Sep 05, 2013 12:29 am

Hello

Does anyone know where I can get hold of some CB Performance 1.4 rocker shaft shims as they are a different size to the ones which are...

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Last post by nhsjohn
Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:19 am
It's official

Last post by gazmate « Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:20 pm
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by modifiedbrian » Mon Sep 02, 2013 11:10 am

Best time of 16.13 at VW Action night racing.

Finally in the circle of trust (BWA)

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Last post by gazmate
Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:20 pm
I'm back.......

Last post by vwbuzzers « Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:26 pm
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by Menace » Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:08 pm

Did 2 runs at Action 16.83 @ 80 mph & 16.63 @ 79 mph 8) 8) 8)

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:26 pm
Bug Jam

Last post by modifiedbrian « Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:46 pm
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by modifiedbrian » Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:48 pm

Will there be any BWA founding members at Bug Jam, especially Friday??

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Last post by modifiedbrian
Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:46 pm
Complete novice looking for performance lump pointers

Last post by orb « Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:19 pm
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by Furcifer » Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:09 pm

Hi all,

I am in the throws of restoring a 62 samba and have aspirations to race it down the 1/4 stretch at Santa Pod. the bus wont be restored for...

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Last post by orb
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:19 pm
BWA Website Update - Top 20 Updated!

Last post by paul_f « Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:25 pm
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by Julian Hunt » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:15 pm
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The 'movies' button on the BWA website is now working and it could do with a bit of testing please, if you find any glitches please let me know.

I...
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Last post by paul_f
Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:25 pm
BWA all time top racers categories...........

Last post by tufty65 « Sat May 04, 2013 9:40 pm
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by gazmate » Thu May 02, 2013 6:35 am

I know this was discussed some time ago not sure what the outcome and if it was decided its not a good option I will say sorry now, but if it is...

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Last post by tufty65
Sat May 04, 2013 9:40 pm
Can we help a buddy from Australia....

Last post by JARV « Thu May 02, 2013 10:30 am
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by Julian Hunt » Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:59 pm

We got a message through the BWA website and I'm not sure of the best answer, but hopefully someone here will be able to offer some good advice.......

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Last post by JARV
Thu May 02, 2013 10:30 am
Rules for BWA?

Last post by tufty65 « Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:04 pm
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by 63CorvairSplit » Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:43 pm

Hi - the buses with attitude website seems to be down - what are the rules regarding engine choice?

I can see watercooled lumps are excluded - i...

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Last post by tufty65
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:04 pm
DTA maps?

Last post by 13bussing « Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:11 am
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by CHARLIE-DONT-SURF » Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:48 pm

Anyone got a half decent base map for a .........................................

1600tp? sure there was a chap on DKR from st ives who mentioned...

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Last post by 13bussing
Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:11 am
das drag day #10 22-23 September 2012

Last post by gazmate « Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:00 am
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by gazmate » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:16 am

Anyone on here going this year?

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Last post by gazmate
Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:00 am
Today at pod

Last post by orb « Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:05 am
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by fastwheels » Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:38 pm

Went down to Santa pod today for a RWBY day had my new motor In 2276cc twin webbers
Ran quite nice and ran a best time of 16.4 @82 mph well happy

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Last post by orb
Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:05 am
Only me then......

Last post by 67USA « Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:37 pm
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by 67USA » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:58 pm

Went to Bugjam over the weekend, got a little RWYB in on the Friday, well only two runs before the rain stopped play.....

1st with allot of...

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Last post by 67USA
Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:37 pm
spark plug choice

Last post by phil me up « Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:04 pm

by phil me up » Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:04 pm

Hi, Im running a turbo engine with cb044 heads one spark plug thread had been cross threaded so a new thread which is 14mm instead of the 12mm...

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Last post by phil me up
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:04 pm
Cal-Look Drag Day

Last post by Beetleragtop « Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:54 am
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by switch3sixty » Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:02 pm

Just thought i'd share with you the fact i got to take my '55 down the strip today.

It's running a mild 2332cc that ran 15's in my Ghia so i wasn't...

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Last post by Beetleragtop
Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:54 am
Roo Shooter gets a 14.4 at the 1/4 mile drags

Last post by dombutler « Wed May 16, 2012 2:34 pm
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by rhddlxbd » Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:55 am

Just a heads up on some australian bus drag action, we achieved 14.4 with our 2.8 type 4 57 panel running for the very first time. Our engine is...

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Last post by dombutler
Wed May 16, 2012 2:34 pm
Hello.....

Last post by -Kustom- « Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:36 pm
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by -Kustom- » Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:43 am

Hi all

Just thought I would introduce my self, my name is Chris from up north in Cumbria.
I'm going down to Big Bang next weekend with my 13 window...

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Last post by -Kustom-
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:36 pm
Club Shirts

Last post by vwjet « Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:42 pm
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by rikki james » Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:46 pm

I am going to be placing an order for some more BWA shirts, if you need one please pop a post on here, proof of membership will be required/checked...

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Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:42 pm

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