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by David Eccles » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm » in VW Related Chat
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I have just had a very sad email from a lady who paid £10k deposit to All Classics of Leicester who promised to get a bus done up in SA and shipped...
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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

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Worlds fastest bus

Last post by JD Westy « Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:54 pm
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by JD Westy » Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:06 pm
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Last post by JD Westy
Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:54 pm
New Issue Out Now! Free Online VW and Porsche Magazine

Last post by HOTROD « Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:54 pm
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by ACMag » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:54 am

You guys might be interested in this. A group of us have put together a VW & Porsche magazine entitled Aircooled Classics.

It's just been released...

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Last post by HOTROD
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:54 pm
1/4 mile drag racing in Devon on 19th November

Last post by tufty65 « Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:38 pm
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by tufty65 » Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:03 pm

This event is on very near me if any of you are interested.

the next event is on 19th november.

Not a prepared strip but an old airfield but...

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Last post by tufty65
Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:38 pm
Bus straight axle question

Last post by derkerbusses « Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:34 pm
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by 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
Well done Jarv on a 13 sec run at action!

Last post by jukka « Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:45 am
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by orb » Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:57 pm
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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
VW Action

Last post by gazmate « Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:26 am
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by 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
rolling road club? day power engineering uxbridge

Last post by BusBug&KG « Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:29 pm

by BusBug&KG » Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:29 pm

Got a club day booked at power engineering,
Details and list in vw chat
Last few places
Tony C

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Last post by BusBug&KG
Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:29 pm
Championships

Last post by gazmate « Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:25 pm
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by 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
Bwa 1915

Last post by massivesplitproject « Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:14 pm
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by vwbuzzers » Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:15 pm
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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
Help and ideas please

Last post by skyway « Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:34 pm
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by 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
So cruel! Lol

Last post by orb « Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:02 pm
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by rikki james » Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:43 am

:wink:

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Last post by orb
Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:02 pm
Oil Cooling & Air Scoop

Last post by Peace60 « Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:06 am
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by 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
Isle of Man 1/4 mile

Last post by rikki james « Thu May 19, 2011 8:03 am
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by 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
UK Drag Day - anyone going?

Last post by vwJim « Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:45 am
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by 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
****BWA photo shoot at the Volksworld Show****

Last post by gazmate « Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:38 pm
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by rikki james » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:09 pm
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Gentlemen,

Please wear your BWA shirts to the Volksword show, for a photo shoot on Sunday (lunch time) ;-)
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Last post by gazmate
Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:38 pm
Insane!

Last post by rikki james « Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:56 pm

by rikki james » Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:56 pm

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Last post by rikki james
Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:56 pm
Rolling Road Norfolk / Suffolk / Cambs

Last post by de-inked « Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:26 am
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by The Fordhams » Sat Sep 04, 2010 4:20 pm

Looking for a rolling road in the Thetford area - need to make sure everything is setup on my 2332. They'll need to be weber and air cooled savvy...

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Last post by de-inked
Sun Mar 27, 2011 8:26 am
Very interesting Mr. Bond.......

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Last post by rikki james
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:27 am
SERIOUS RESULT 13 second split

Last post by bill may « Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:14 pm
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by BusBug&KG » Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:48 pm
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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
What size rear tyres?

Last post by Peace60 « Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:55 pm
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by 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
Any one fitted an Autometer Cylinder Head Temp Gauge?

Last post by vwJim « Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:47 pm
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by gazmate » Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:21 pm

Any one fitted an Autometer Cylinder Head Temp Gauge?

The cylinder needs to be drilled for the sender, just wondering if any one has done this...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:47 pm
New BWA Record!!

Last post by JARV « Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:55 pm
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by rikki james » Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:57 pm
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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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Last post by JARV
Wed Oct 06, 2010 3:55 pm
J D ,s page

Last post by JD Westy « Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:21 pm
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by JD Westy » Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:24 am

Thanks Jules top work fella 8)

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Last post by JD Westy
Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:21 pm
NSRA Hotrod drags @ Shakey this weekend

Last post by sarnie63 « Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:41 am
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by Menace » Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:55 pm

Pre '73 RWYB

Anyone fancy it :?:

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Last post by sarnie63
Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:41 am
weight of bus

Last post by jerrythegerman « Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:33 pm
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by 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
oil cooler help needed type 4

Last post by tyler « Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:58 am
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by 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
Action Stations

Last post by m1xmag « Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:04 pm
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by JD Westy » Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:19 am
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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
Well done JD westy your in BWA

Last post by BusBug&KG « Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:18 pm
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by 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
Well done Menace

Last post by BusBug&KG « Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:15 pm
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by 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
Track Time at action

Last post by tufty65 « Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:07 pm
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by 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
Replacement engine

Last post by jerrythegerman « Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:30 pm
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by 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
Bugjam 24 racing

Last post by gazmate « Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:17 pm
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by gazmate » Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:10 pm

Had fun racing and improved my time a little bit

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Last post by gazmate
Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:17 pm
Strip action this year

Last post by shawn « Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:14 pm
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by 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
Not time to join! Engine builder needed!

Last post by vwgillybilly « Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:28 pm
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by 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
Bugjam BWA??

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:46 pm
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by 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
Back in the Game

Last post by vwbuzzers « Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:20 pm
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by 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
Pop this on your wind screen and you should go faster!

Last post by vwbuzzers « Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:22 pm
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by rikki james » Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:25 pm

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:22 pm
Transmission losses.

Last post by jerrythegerman « Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:47 pm
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by 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
56 single cab with 2366cc type 4 power

Last post by south59 « Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:54 pm

by 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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Last post by south59
Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:54 pm
got a few in at Gary's Picnic Shakespeare County Raceway

Last post by vwbuzzers « Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:25 pm

by vwbuzzers » Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:25 pm

Well me and menace did our bit for the side and managed to get in 3 runs which wasn't bad seeing as it rained on the Saturday and they kept closing...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:25 pm
UPDATE! Gary's Picnic at Shakespeare County Raceway

Last post by rikki james « Fri May 14, 2010 10:47 am

by rikki james » Fri May 14, 2010 10:47 am

:wink:

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Last post by rikki james
Fri May 14, 2010 10:47 am
Race Axles

Last post by vwJim « Thu May 06, 2010 6:55 pm
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by 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
Cant get to 1/4 mile and have IPhone

Last post by SPLIT 1 « Thu May 06, 2010 9:27 am
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by 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
BWA @ Garys Picnic

Last post by JD Westy « Wed May 05, 2010 10:43 am
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by 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
Big bang how did every one do?

Last post by gazmate « Tue May 04, 2010 7:00 pm
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by 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
This Has Got Me Thinking??

Last post by SPLIT 1 « Sun May 02, 2010 11:43 am
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by SPLIT 1 » Sun May 17, 2009 7:40 am

Has anyone had anything to do or know anything about the turbos from here??

Dave

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Last post by SPLIT 1
Sun May 02, 2010 11:43 am
I Want In

Last post by SPLIT 1 « Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:10 pm
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by 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
Attn: Nigel Isted

Last post by hardtail « Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:08 am
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by 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
Track Time BWA

Last post by Menace « Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:05 am
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by 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
Launching in 2nd ?

Last post by orb « Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:13 pm
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by 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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