A place for BWA'ers, wannabee's or just those with a 'passing' interest in straight line speed. (You see what we did there?)
You're gonna like us
21 Replies
41403 Views
Last post by williamlee
Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 pm
How to set up a personal Avatar
by
miles »
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
» in
Technical
An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.
Three things are needed to set up a...
0 Replies
33530 Views
Last post by miles
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
24 Replies
50686 Views
Last post by miles
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:53 pm
Welcome
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...
0 Replies
6910 Views
Last post by Dipsy
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:19 pm
1 Replies
2558 Views
Last post by bugdude63
Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:08 pm
New Fastest Bus in Europe
Replies: 18
by
orb »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:58 am
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...
18 Replies
9953 Views
Last post by orb
Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:34 am
Big Bang
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...
0 Replies
2549 Views
Last post by bugdude63
Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:07 pm
Lack of new members at Action2017.
Replies: 2
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...
2 Replies
3253 Views
Last post by bugdude63
Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:52 pm
What Is Rikki James Engine Spec
Replies: 2
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...
2 Replies
3109 Views
Last post by VeeDubRacing
Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:32 pm
4 Replies
3620 Views
Last post by bugdude63
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:42 pm
What engine spec for under 18s?
Replies: 9
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!!...
9 Replies
5331 Views
Last post by atlime
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:29 pm
1 Replies
2194 Views
Last post by W-W
Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:29 pm
BWA with reduction boxes?
Replies: 4
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...
4 Replies
3645 Views
Last post by mclarni
Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:40 pm
2276 EFI map
Replies: 15
by
andydlc »
Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:09 pm
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...
15 Replies
8271 Views
Last post by W-W
Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:13 am
BWA Updates
Replies: 1
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...
1 Replies
2829 Views
Last post by rikki james
Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:33 pm
venting a 1915cc motor
Replies: 8
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...
8 Replies
4681 Views
Last post by vwJim
Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:50 pm
2 Replies
3013 Views
Last post by EeVeeWee
Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:28 pm
vintage speed exhaust advice please
Replies: 1
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...
1 Replies
2472 Views
Last post by type21f
Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:08 pm
3 Replies
2915 Views
Last post by henk
Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:19 pm
fuel pump question
Replies: 5
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...
5 Replies
3913 Views
Last post by hopper van
Fri May 01, 2015 8:42 am
Big bang
Replies: 8
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...
8 Replies
5084 Views
Last post by vwJim
Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:56 pm
is full flow oil set up needed?
Replies: 2
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...
2 Replies
2985 Views
Last post by henk
Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:31 pm
18 Replies
12642 Views
Last post by Philm
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:35 am
0 Replies
2706 Views
Last post by Alex VW Heritage
Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:59 am
efi turbo
Replies: 4
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...
4 Replies
4091 Views
Last post by modifiedbrian
Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:32 am
BWA Power Question...
Replies: 6
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...
6 Replies
5001 Views
Last post by rabbitracinguk
Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:31 pm
BWA Racing at Action 2014
Replies: 6
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...
6 Replies
5373 Views
Last post by Frosty66
Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:11 pm
New PB at Cal Look Drag Day
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...
0 Replies
2814 Views
Last post by modifiedbrian
Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:05 am
Big Bang?
Replies: 3
by
paul_f »
Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:44 am
Any quick buses at Big Bang at the weekend?
3 Replies
3585 Views
Last post by tufty65
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:15 pm
Extra cooling on a turbo engine
Replies: 5
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...
5 Replies
4958 Views
Last post by vwJim
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:52 pm
How to qualify into BWA
Replies: 12
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?...
12 Replies
7304 Views
Last post by Evil Sid
Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:04 am
rebuilding my 2276
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
3729 Views
Last post by vwJim
Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:08 pm
6 Replies
5658 Views
Last post by Trint Eastwood
Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:10 pm
A good year racing
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
5161 Views
Last post by Alex VW Heritage
Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:22 pm
4 Replies
4879 Views
Last post by vwJim
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:17 pm
CB 1.4 Rocker Arm Shims?
Replies: 3
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...
3 Replies
3548 Views
Last post by nhsjohn
Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:19 am
It's official
Replies: 5
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)
5 Replies
3932 Views
Last post by gazmate
Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:20 pm
I'm back.......
Replies: 5
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:
5 Replies
4054 Views
Last post by vwbuzzers
Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:26 pm
Bug Jam
Replies: 3
by
modifiedbrian »
Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:48 pm
Will there be any BWA founding members at Bug Jam, especially Friday??
3 Replies
3417 Views
Last post by modifiedbrian
Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:46 pm
10 Replies
7127 Views
Last post by orb
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:19 pm
BWA Website Update - Top 20 Updated!
Replies: 69
by
Julian Hunt »
Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:15 pm
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...
69 Replies
31400 Views
Last post by paul_f
Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:25 pm
7 Replies
4881 Views
Last post by tufty65
Sat May 04, 2013 9:40 pm
3 Replies
4413 Views
Last post by JARV
Thu May 02, 2013 10:30 am
Rules for BWA?
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
4774 Views
Last post by tufty65
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:04 pm
DTA maps?
Replies: 4
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...
4 Replies
4170 Views
Last post by 13bussing
Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:11 am
8 Replies
4851 Views
Last post by gazmate
Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:00 am
Today at pod
Replies: 5
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
5 Replies
4760 Views
Last post by orb
Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:05 am
Only me then......
Replies: 7
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...
7 Replies
4981 Views
Last post by 67USA
Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:37 pm
spark plug choice
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...
0 Replies
2937 Views
Last post by phil me up
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:04 pm
Cal-Look Drag Day
Replies: 4
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...
4 Replies
4206 Views
Last post by Beetleragtop
Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:54 am
9 Replies
6940 Views
Last post by dombutler
Wed May 16, 2012 2:34 pm
Hello.....
Replies: 9
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...
9 Replies
5325 Views
Last post by -Kustom-
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:36 pm
Club Shirts
Replies: 8
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...
8 Replies
5377 Views
Last post by vwjet
Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum