A place for BWA'ers, wannabee's or just those with a 'passing' interest in straight line speed. (You see what we did there?)
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Global Announcement How to set up a personal Avatar
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miles » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
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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...
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Global Announcement How to add pictures to a forum post
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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.
Two ways to do this:
1. Click on the attachments option ( underneath Save Draft, Preview, and...
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Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:54 pm
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Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:54 pm
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Last post by tufty65
Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:38 pm
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Bus straight axle question
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switch3sixty » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:35 am
Putting it in here as I'm hoping some of you with fast buses might have a similar set up and can push me in the right direction.
Basically I've got...
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Last post by derkerbusses
Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:34 pm
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Well done Jarv on a 13 sec run at action!
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orb » Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:57 pm
Just got back from a great day at VWAction where Phil Jarvis ran a 13.98 quarter in the fire bus.
Well done fella, made up for you :wink:
Sad day...
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Last post by jukka
Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:45 am
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VW Action
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gazmate » Tue May 24, 2011 6:52 am
Whos planning to race at VW Action?
is there any BWA V USB?
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Last post by gazmate
Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:26 am
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Last post by BusBug&KG
Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:29 pm
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Championships
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Peace60 » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:59 pm
Anyone ever thought of doing a championship for the BWA?
similar to what you would find the VWDRC and OFFDRC doing?
I know it probably wont be as...
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Last post by gazmate
Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:25 pm
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Bwa 1915
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vwbuzzers » Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:15 pm
My mates just put together a great little engine complete with turbo, fuel injection, charge cooler and full stainless exhaust system. Doing a few...
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Last post by massivesplitproject
Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:14 pm
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Help and ideas please
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skyway » Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:28 pm
Right you lot i think you are in the know.
I am going to build an engine and want to know what you boys and girls run what cc and heads cam etc??
i...
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Last post by skyway
Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:34 pm
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Last post by orb
Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:02 pm
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Oil Cooling & Air Scoop
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Peace60 » Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:41 am
I am in the process of setting my van up for a larger engine and i have just mounted my oil cooler. I thought i would post it up as there isnt an...
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Last post by Peace60
Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:06 am
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Isle of Man 1/4 mile
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A67 MAN » Sat May 07, 2011 4:50 pm
Any of you BWA lot fancy a short brake if I sort discount travel ?....
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Last post by rikki james
Thu May 19, 2011 8:03 am
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UK Drag Day - anyone going?
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orb » Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:21 pm
It's RWYB on the Saturday so although not warmly welcome you can run your bus :wink:
See you there
Orb
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Last post by vwJim
Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:45 am
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Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:38 pm
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Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:56 pm
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Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:26 am
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Last post by rikki james
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:27 am
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SERIOUS RESULT 13 second split
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BusBug&KG » Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:48 pm
I would like to congratulate Frank Dancer
(known or not known as Hotrod on here)
A very quiet, unassuming Giant of a man,who would bend over...
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Last post by bill may
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:14 pm
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What size rear tyres?
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gazmate » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:54 pm
What size rear tyres do you guys use when racing?
Getting a spare pair of rear wheels to use when racing just wondering what size would be best?
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Last post by Peace60
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:55 pm
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:47 pm
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New BWA Record!!
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rikki james » Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:57 pm
Congratulations to Frank Dancer on his unbelievable achievements this weekend. Frank managed to
run a 13.8 on the strip in his panel van at VW...
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Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:55 pm
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Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:21 pm
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Last post by sarnie63
Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:41 am
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weight of bus
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jerrythegerman » Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:53 pm
Despite not actually getting to the strip this year, I've been busy preparing for it.
Just had the bus MOT'd and they have modern weight sysyem as...
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Last post by jerrythegerman
Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:33 pm
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oil cooler help needed type 4
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goddess63cab » Sat May 29, 2010 6:00 am
Hi Guys
I am currently in the process of rebuilding a type 4 2.0 litre engine (mild cam and 36 dells - so nothing super fantastic) for my split panel...
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Last post by tyler
Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:58 am
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Action Stations
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JD Westy » Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:19 am
So this will finally be the weekend I make my debut on the track who else is going to see some track time 8)
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Last post by m1xmag
Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:04 pm
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Well done JD westy your in BWA
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vwbuzzers » Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:36 pm
Well on his first run he managed to do an early 16 that was with a full camping interior, pop top and roof racks oh and not forgetting a front Hurst...
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Last post by BusBug&KG
Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:18 pm
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Well done Menace
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vwbuzzers » Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:41 pm
Beat his personal best, not by a mile but it was great to see a smile on his face :wink: Even though he kept it all a secret to his mate. :cry: :cry:...
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Last post by BusBug&KG
Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:15 pm
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Track Time at action
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JD Westy » Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:03 pm
any set time for BWA or is it just get stuck in the melee and await our turn I,m hoping to be one of the fiirst on track so much so I,ll be taking it...
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Last post by tufty65
Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:07 pm
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Replacement engine
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Zookeepa » Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:13 pm
I may have need of a new engine for my bus and wondered if you could suggest the best places to look out for one. Don't have many pennies, maybe...
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Last post by jerrythegerman
Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:30 pm
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Last post by gazmate
Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:17 pm
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Strip action this year
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shawn » Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:46 am
What options do I have to get some decent bwa friendly strip action in this year? I'm at spa instead of bugjam and doing a wedding on action...
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Last post by shawn
Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:14 pm
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Not time to join! Engine builder needed!
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bu54ter » Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:14 pm
Hey guys,
Well after 8 months of solid work in the garage getting the bws ready, my engine should be here on friday or sat! Can't frigging wait!!...
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Last post by vwgillybilly
Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:28 pm
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Bugjam BWA??
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Ollie » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:29 am
Does anyone know if there are any plans for BWA racing at Bugjam?
Thanks
Ollie
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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:46 pm
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Back in the Game
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JD Westy » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:04 am
got a gearbox fitted with 4 forward working gears Bug Jam hear I come :D
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Last post by vwbuzzers
Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:20 pm
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Last post by vwbuzzers
Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:22 pm
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Transmission losses.
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jerrythegerman » Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:08 pm
Had the bus on the rollers today to check the fueling was fine on the new installation. It was and all was good, so we did a power run on 9 lbs of...
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Last post by jerrythegerman
Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:47 pm
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56 single cab with 2366cc type 4 power
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south59 » Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:54 pm
Hi
I've recently got the 56 sorted with an engine that it deserves. Its a 2366cc based type 4. (t25 case)
standard 71mm crank
1800/2000 litre heads...
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Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:54 pm
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:25 pm
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Last post by rikki james
Fri May 14, 2010 10:47 am
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Race Axles
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gazmate » Wed May 05, 2010 3:50 pm
Do most of the BWA guys with sa conversions use Race Axles???
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Last post by vwJim
Thu May 06, 2010 6:55 pm
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Cant get to 1/4 mile and have IPhone
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SPLIT 1 » Tue May 04, 2010 9:02 am
If anyone wants to know their 1/4 mile times check out the Dynolicious app.
It uses the iphone as a 1/4 mile timer, will also show how many hp you...
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Last post by SPLIT 1
Thu May 06, 2010 9:27 am
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BWA @ Garys Picnic
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JD Westy » Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:04 pm
are the BWA getting any track time at this event? And would it be possible for prospects to have a do?
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Last post by JD Westy
Wed May 05, 2010 10:43 am
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Big bang how did every one do?
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gazmate » Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:52 pm
Well my new gearbox let go on the line on its first ever run!! Which is pants specially as it was a pro-street one from cogbox that I bought from...
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Last post by gazmate
Tue May 04, 2010 7:00 pm
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Sun May 02, 2010 11:43 am
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I Want In
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SPLIT 1 » Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:40 am
So I am building my van and hopefully it will do sub 18's, How do i get in, will a timing slip do, ?/
Are ex-pats allowed?
If I get it on video ,...
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Last post by SPLIT 1
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:10 pm
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Attn: Nigel Isted
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rikki james » Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:29 am
Dude, we are being shown up !!
please can we have an update on the BWA site??
Thanx.
C ya..........Rikki
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Last post by hardtail
Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:08 am
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Track Time BWA
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JD Westy » Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:27 pm
are there set times for the BWA action? Or is it just a free for all in the RWYB?
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Last post by Menace
Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:05 am
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Launching in 2nd ?
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JD Westy » Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:45 am
OK I,ve not been able to swop my box out so I,m having to manage with no 1st its been sudgested to me that some guys running Turbo motors have a...
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Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:13 pm
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