A sagging rear suspension which results in a “nose up attitude” can also be a contributor in VWs “wandering” at higher speeds.  The smooth, flat floor pan has a tendency to “sail.”  

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How well it would work as an alternative would depend mainly on the driver…

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I bought two. Having just one is very respectable as well, however.

Another alternative that was suggested was to just go with a Shift Point light.  I assume that the light comes on and shines in your face when you hit a set RPM — and the light would stay on as long as you were exceeding that set RPM point.  Using the shift point light in that manner would accomplish both warning when approaching the shift p…[Read more]

Hey Ed, 

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I’ve used them in the past, and put one on the newly-built engine.  I use the less expensive variety — the rev-limiting rotor button.  

Brooklands aeroscreens are the answer to that. Track-legal as a “windshield” under AAA rules circa 1950 and they look just . . . so . . . right.

Thanks Steve — I should have thought of that myself — it would have been just as quick to look it up as posting the question…but then again, if I just looked it up I would not have had the chance to “Poke” Ed a little…..

http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Caster-Right-Shim-Kit-Caster-Shims-Pair-p/6611-10.htm

Hey Ed, — it might just me my computer, but that link took me to sites that sell dog houses…???

Hey Ed,  thanks for those links — good info…

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More on the sand seal’s origins: http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?messageID=328841

the folding windscreen a’la MGTD, is rather common (and may be standard) on all BCW and Allison kits.  

in defence of “Roy’s old standard VW pulley”:  much of the boss where the crankshaft comes through the case of Jack’s engine has been removed to allow for the sand seal.  Unfortunately installation of a sand seal means you can’t go home.  You’re gonna be stuck with the sand seal from there on.

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Not sure what the prevailing wisdom is…but I had a chat with Henry Reisner (owner of Intermeccanica and builder of my 356D) about this exact issue. He swears by the stock set up, with the grooves. Told me to never go with the seal type pulley.

Good!

First make sure you have good air in the tires, balanced wheels, good bearings, tie rod ends, ball joints and steering bits. 

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Go slower…:-)

OK…read it and weep. There were some great cars out there during the weekend. When you consider our cars are basically a collection of used parts put together at home in the garage we did a good showing overall. Ed, they changed your name to Eric to conceal your true…[Read more]

Thanks for all the comments.  Need to get a torch to do some serious bending!