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You do not need to build a reverse rotation motor to run it in a VW. The engine still runs the exact same way as any other engine. Again yes i have fitted other engines to VWs. The common conversion in VWs is the WRX motor. And lately has been the Lexus Quad cam V8. In offroad circles anything from ...

I drove one the other day that belonged to a customer.

Anyway I must say that it was awesome, that big ass V8 Intercooled Turbo Diesel was very smooth and had a heap of torque. He had just finished towing a car trailer up the moutains to Malaney and was very impressed with it.

She had 2000 km on ...

ok thanks for that, anyone have any pics of the 40 or its suspension setup ?

NO !! you can't weld in bends

It must be continuous length of tubing for the main structure with smooth continuos bends and no evidence of crimping, wall failure or significant section weakening.

I think you will find a lot of people make them round as you can just cut some pipe up and cap it. Less work then folding and welding.

Hi Guys,

Anyone know what happened to www.core4x4.com.au ?

I think the guys name was Brett and he use to can a very tough looking purple 40 series with air bags.

I am keen to find some pics / info on it.

Cheers

No you can't, unless they were a real bad fit in an 80 series.

The roof profile of teh 60 and the 80 are totally different along with the floor profile.

I am not saying you couldn't make it fit but it will not bolt in.

As for CAMS approval, a cage can't have it. The cage can be manufactured to ...

Have you got a trainler plug on it ? I would check that first as I have seen the inside vibrate out and make contact with the cover.

I looked into this a few years back and found a few guys who were running them and really liked them. I drove their cars and they felt better than what my leaf sprung 95 D/C Lux did.

The theory is fine and it all seemed solid. Fred has been doing it for a lot of years and has methods to stop ...

No probs PM sent I thought you were talking about Opposite Lock ..

Cheers,

No probs so I am guessing you got a Tough Dog kit ? or was it something else OL down that way was pushing ?

Cheers,

Brad

Hi Guys I am looking at buying a stock 80 series cruiser and want to put a lift kit it to freshen it up and get some more ground clearance. I will be running 285 x 75 x 16 tyres.

The car is a daily driver and spends a lot of time towing.

I am just wondering who does a good kit with 2 - 4 inches ...

I have a Soft Locker in the rear of my Dual Cab Hilux. The only time I really notice it is when towing a car trailer it make it much harder to take off due to the load on the diff as compared to an open diff. I notice this as I have two near identical Hilux's I use to tow, one with a locker and one ...

I have a speedworz bender and notcher and it works very well and is Australian Made ...

Can happily recommend them.

I also have a Tube Mills True Bend but they start at around $35 000 with dies and need 3 phase power ... nice bender though ..

Black Duck is open to just about anything. Bikes, buggies and 4WD's. rego isn't even an issue.

The tyre got buggered driving up a rock ledge. Front went up , front went down, tyre went Psssst.

yeah I know things get damaged ... part of the fun really. But you have to admit it is a very cool ...

Check your local rules as I think you may find it very hard to get it approved if you are looking at racing or registration.

I drive too and often get trailered home where does that fit ??

mmmm this will make a good add for the MTR side wall strength ....

http://www.offroadvw.net/bajawes/manxclub/blackduck/goodyear_mtr_puncture.jpg

NOT ................

This was the result from a day trip to Black duck. It was the front wheel on a Manx Buggy and was running ...

50mm body lift is legal
50mm suspension lift is legal

As per Bulletin 35 May 2000

Body Lift Kits and Suspension Height Modification

Due to an ever increasing demand for approvals of suspension modifications, Vehicle Standards have released the following policy in regards to this matter ...

Sam

I just obtained a State Forest permit for Beerburrum etc. and the application form stated that vehicles must be registered, and conditional registration is not acceptable.

Scott

mmm I have my two Buggies on Concessional Registration here in QLD and have Permits to use them on Bribie ...

we have approval for wheel spacers / adapters as part of the rear disc brake conversions we wo on the Manx Buggies. Ours ore only 12mm plate though and used to go back to standard stud pattern from ford.

The guy down the coast sells Disc kits which use factory studs to hold adapter on and new ...

I have one of those and it works great. I have a 24 CFM compressor but have run it on a 15 fine. I blast Bull bars, VW floor pans, trailers etc etc no problems at all.

It takes about 5 kg of garnet to do a VW floor pan.

I have it on my 92 Hilux and it is good.

Cool tube bender set up were did you get it and how much ?

I got it from the US, any info talk to Scott at http://www.rockbuggysupply.com
Depending on what dies you get, whether you get a notcher [don't, can get locally cheaper] and where you're based, it'll be between 2 and 2-1/2 ...

Plating the turbo is required due to the potential increase in power and heat. You didn't use to need to get a Diesel Turbo Conversion plated but when the re wrote the rules last they left the footnote out.

It is the same as any power upgrade they require an engineer to say that the vehicle is ...

mmm here is a topic that we get to deal with all the time in the buggy world. A few handy hints for you all.

1 - Tyres sizes and variations are not classified as safety issues... what do I mean by this ? well they can not be applied is arrears such as seat belts / child restraints etc etc as long ...

It isn't the Desktop Dyno programme as such but it works....

http://www.offroadvw.net/exceldyno/

I have tried the following stuff, all on an LN106 90's D/C Hilux.

- Ironman - Dont bother saged quickly wasn't that good at flexing and rode like a brick.
- Kings - had them on with Koni Shocks, happen with the ride, didn't give real godd travel though, not much flex.
- EFS - haven't had it ...

I think you will find that Realux no longer comes onto the Forum. There is a few of his customers on here such as Fatass75 (I think) who maybe able to help out with some info.

Last I spoke to him it was going to go ahead but that was a while ago now.

I suggest you contact him directly on the ...

Just a point to clear up.

Army Guys are not Wankers..

People are wankers and some of them may well be employed by the Australian Defence Force.

I think the Army boys cope enough crap as it is without turning on their own..

Can you say "Cheap Shot" ??