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by rab-rulez
24 Dec 2008, 10:31
Forum: Modified
Topic: Snap off steering wheel boss kits
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

Re: Snap off steering wheel boss kits

i sell these at work the raid product is realy good there is a rage one out there but is very poor quality after a couple of months the rage 1 gets wobbly
by rab-rulez
24 Dec 2008, 10:28
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Convert a pop top to a tin top?
Replies: 18
Views: 6159

Re: Convert a pop top to a tin top?

the roof change over can be done in a weekend with two people on the job the last 1 we done was changed from a fibreglass high top to a left hand drive roof with the sunroof above the loading bay it was a bit of work to do but is worthwhile
by rab-rulez
22 Dec 2008, 09:46
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Gearbox change
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

Re: Gearbox change

rjes clutch ??? please tell aint heard of this ??
by rab-rulez
18 Dec 2008, 23:13
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Gearbox change
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

Re: Gearbox change

should take 3 half 4 hours
by rab-rulez
11 Dec 2008, 09:24
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: fat back tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 3514

Re: fat back tyres

i run 255 35 18 the slider just hits the tyre an no more
[sorry should have added my wheel et it is 20 on the rear]
by rab-rulez
03 Dec 2008, 13:37
Forum: Modified
Topic: Lower ride but keeping the comfort ?!?
Replies: 19
Views: 4089

suspension kits

personal experience i wouldnt use any white box /g-max/jamex/avo suspension kits i have spent over 1500.00 quid in suspension and none of them come close to being a good kit the adjustment on the avo stuff is horrid if adjusted to stop bounce the ride is horrid if adjusted to make ride smooth the va...
by rab-rulez
01 Mar 2008, 11:10
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 2.4 Aircooled T25 Engine
Replies: 11
Views: 5942

aircolled

i have mate who has just stripped a steyr puch ex army vehicle it had a 2.5 vw Aircooled engine fitted i could find out more details if it would be any good
by rab-rulez
01 Mar 2008, 11:05
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: Recommended companies to perform TDI conversion
Replies: 53
Views: 11687

time bomb

i will second the time bomb theory i have a tweeked tdi running a Aircooled box ive already cracked a head on 1 engine and destroyed a piston in another. engine number 3 will be getting an easyer life untill i can afford the proper box from aidan talbot
by rab-rulez
28 Feb 2008, 01:01
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Where did you get your alloys from
Replies: 9
Views: 2761

wheels

i get mine from me :) can get most wheels just let me know what style you like and a size an i can qoute you happy :):):)
by rab-rulez
28 Feb 2008, 00:50
Forum: Modified
Topic: Would they fit? :wink:
Replies: 3
Views: 891

wheels

shockingly enough i think these would fit i had et 35 9 1/2 19"s on my van for a while and the arches ate them up no probs a dont have aclue on tyres if you want i could try a et 30 22" wheel from my work on with a realy low tyre an let you know :)
by rab-rulez
24 Feb 2008, 21:48
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: alloy width?
Replies: 2
Views: 1279

wheel width

i am curently running on et 35 wheels that are 9 " wide with 245 40 18 tyres on with a 18mm spacer and my door just touches the tyre. although my current slider is rotten at the bottom and lyes a bit further in than normal. im awaiting delivery of 2 10" rears et 15 im hopeing these bolt on...
by rab-rulez
14 Dec 2007, 22:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Why do i have to soak my new starter motor bush in oil.
Replies: 6
Views: 1468

phosphorus bronze

ive been using phos/bronze for a good few years as uprated spigot shaft bearings and have never had any drying up problems or screeching noises according to the engineer i use this material is self lubricateing
by rab-rulez
05 Dec 2007, 23:18
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AAZ conversion - Best Exhaust?
Replies: 10
Views: 3039

exhausts

i make exhausts and have made 4 different styles/types for my tdi and found out that the first 1 . i made it in 2 1/4 " tube takein the same route as origional tube and used a upgraded silencer same legnth as stock but 6" diameter with a 2 1/4" bore outhrough . this 1 held the van bac...
by rab-rulez
05 Dec 2007, 01:34
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Wheel ET
Replies: 10
Views: 2242

my wheels

ive listed a picture of my van in the garage section if you wana see how it looks the rears look ok in picture but they only nines the tens are off till it gets a lick of paint an a replacement engine fitted (as ive cracked the head) p.s. lookin for input on wheels what do you think of them ????
by rab-rulez
03 Dec 2007, 23:53
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Wheel ET
Replies: 10
Views: 2242

wheel offset/ et

in my opinion wheell et is dependant on what your looking for .. if going for euro look like me you will need et 30 -9" front and et 15-10" rear this is bassed on 18" wheels with 225 40 18 tyres and 245 40 18 rears you can use et 30 all round but it looks well betters with a 20mm hub ...