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Stefan started the topic Carpet in the forum General Discussion 16 hours, 26 minutes ago
Howdy,
Does anyone have an experience with carpeting that can give me some do’s and don’ts?
I have 0 knowledge and experience and will be carpeting my car sometime soon. Any product recommendations, techniques, tips, etc would be appreciated.
Thanks and Gig’em
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Stefan posted a new activity comment 16 hours, 29 minutes ago
What engine do you have or do you mean the grill?The grill and slats can be found here if you search it up
https://www.mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/search.php?search_query=grill§ion=product
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Stefan replied to the topic Ignition Switch in the forum VW Based Kits 2 weeks, 6 days ago
No clue what to do there. I was also not a fan of the old radio, so I took it out. I bought the MG blank plate on eBay, but it is too small to cover the hole as the upper and lower margins of the hole are too wide.
I am thinking about creating a glove box for the space, but I am not sure how I would approach it. I am not the best with wood…[Read more]
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Stefan replied to the topic Ignition Switch in the forum VW Based Kits 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Stefan started the topic Ignition Switch in the forum VW Based Kits 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Originally, my switch was located in the dash, but I have opted to put in a dash plate which got rid of the ignition switch hole.
I have spot for it in the steering column, but can’t find or figure out what should go inside the column. I know there ought to be some V-Dub fans out there who could instantly point me in the right direction.
Excus…[Read more]
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Stefan replied to the topic Trim identification in the forum MGTD Kit Cars 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Not sure if this helps at all. There are some options here, but they don’t look exactly the same to my eyes. As for measurements, they usually reply pretty quickly via email.
https://www.mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/running-board-mg-replica-2pc-tapered-chrome-tips-pair/
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Stefan replied to the topic Variable Resistor in the forum General Discussion 3 weeks, 2 days ago
To answer the question here:
The variable resistor lets you know the range of resistance between the two.
WHAT TO BUY: if this a problem for anyone, there is a device called the “Dolphin” and another called “MeterMatch,” both of which can be bought on eBay for 30 and 60 dollars respectively. They both operate as a mediator between the gauge and…[Read more]
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Stefan replied to the topic Dash Plate Restore in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the link to your site. I will be a frequent visitor, it seems like I can learn a lot from your experiences that you detailed. I enjoyed reading your story with your fuel sender, getting mine to read now is active battle I have been fighting. The unevenly spaced mounting holes seems so illogical to me, but I am glad I wasn’t the only one…[Read more]
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Stefan replied to the topic Dash Plate Restore in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago
So you are suggesting that I use sandpaper, and sand down the plate. Then, polish it up again?
Would that get rid of the scratch marks and discoloration? Would it not damage the plate?
If I were to do this, should I hand sand it? What grit would you suggest starting and finishing with?
Sorry for all the questions , I am unfamiliar with this.
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Stefan started the topic Variable Resistor in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago
My gas gauge and sender do not match resistance. I have done research into a product to mediate this issue and found variable resistors are my cheapest option… I think. I am not sure how to hook this up or which to buy, as there are multiple options on the market.
Anyone used these or have a product suggestion?
Thanks,
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Stefan started the topic Dash Plate Restore in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I bought this dash plate months ago on ebay for like 20 dollars. It looked like garbage, but it cleaned up nicely. I am not satisfied with the project yet. It is a little difficult to tell, but if you look at the plate, there are spots of discoloration and scratches. It really catches my eye, and I want to clean it up more before I install…[Read more] -
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Stefan replied to the topic Gas Mileage in the forum VW Based Kits 3 months, 2 weeks ago
No gas smell in oil, tire pressure was embarrassingly low (20 psi low on all 4 tires), and valve lash was correct.
I have not had time to check the plugs.
I went for a drive after my oil change and filling up my tires, experiencing significantly better gas mileage. I drove for about an hour around College Station, with somewhat frequent stops…[Read more]
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Stefan replied to the topic Gas Mileage in the forum VW Based Kits 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I will check compression as well and tire pressure. Hopefully compression is all good, I do not have enough cash around to rectify it if that is the issue
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Stefan replied to the topic Gas Mileage in the forum VW Based Kits 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I knew that something wasn’t right, I read online that bugs could get up to 30 MPG, and I knew there was something probably wrong. There is no oil smell coming from a leaking tank in the driving space, nor does it seem to be leaking oil on the exterior.
I have nothing special with the fuel system. It is a few gallon tank -> metal fuel line +…[Read more]
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Stefan replied to the topic Gas Mileage in the forum VW Based Kits 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I know that I am getting less than 10 without a doubt, maybe around 5-6 MPG. I was curious to know if I am alone with this issue. I now know that I need to evaluate this deeper sometime in the future.
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Stefan started the topic Gas Mileage in the forum VW Based Kits 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I feel like my gas mileage is really poor. I feel like I am getting a few miles per gallon, but I do not think I have a leak. Is this normal for the VW based TD?
Thanks,
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