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by racycle
November 21st, 2013, 5:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

Started removing the battery tray, started raining though. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g127/killa-be-me/Mk1/20130716180141_zps6a3eedf9.jpg Fixed the dent at the bottom of the driverside door the best i could. You can still see how the body line has a little curve to it but It's the best I mana...
by racycle
November 21st, 2013, 5:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

=o forgot I made this haha , I guess I'll keep it going. A heads up though, The wiring harness ended up not putting correct voltage to my coil , no power to the ditsy , and tons of other wiring problems under the hood so It became a Parts car. Still updating for the read :P. Also if a admin wouldn't...
by racycle
November 19th, 2013, 1:33 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: How do YOU torque?
Replies: 6
Views: 4625

Re: How do YOU torque?

Depending on the task I usually do it in the middle + quarter/half turn
by racycle
November 19th, 2013, 1:06 am
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: Sam's 1.6 MX-3- LT Turbo project.
Replies: 761
Views: 49293

Re: Sam's 1.6 MX-3- LT Turbo project.

I'm still watching this :P Love the new wheels.
by racycle
March 1st, 2013, 8:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

At the moment I have only done the front end of the car and all the little areas like the door jams. Still got to bondo some spots before I sand the hole car for paint. The final product will be entire chalkboard though.
by racycle
February 27th, 2013, 6:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

Painted the lower side rails. I'm still not sure if i like them on the car. Removed the middle thicker ones. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g127/killa-be-me/Mk1/20130227144143_zps06cc80c8.jpg getting the fenders off http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g127/killa-be-me/Mk1/20130227134603_zpsf03b45a6...
by racycle
February 26th, 2013, 9:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Vandalism and Self Control
Replies: 5
Views: 1623

Re: Vandalism and Self Control

That really blows , you think it is the same people? I would defiantly relocate my car , put it in my living room with a cargo door if I had to. If it's the same people I am sure they wouldn't get off easy by just paying for it. I would hope they pay /extra/ than just covering cost. Repairs,gas,dest...
by racycle
February 25th, 2013, 5:21 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

Decided to take a break from the mechanics and go back to the cosmetics. I bought chalkboard paint!

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Here is a close up of the vents and washer jets with the painted mesh.

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by racycle
February 24th, 2013, 10:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

Been awhile sence I posted anything new. After putting the block in , I have been matching the ports for the 1.8block to work with the 1.7 head. The car will be painted with chalkboard paint. I don't know if anyone here owns a rabbit and has actually payed attention to how easy you can push in the o...
by racycle
February 24th, 2013, 4:38 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: [FS]just about everything - 1993 mx3 rs
Replies: 35
Views: 2556

Re: [FS]just about everything - 1993 mx3 rs

Whats in the list on the first page is what is left. Also responded to everyone's pm.
by racycle
February 8th, 2013, 4:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Coating
Replies: 2
Views: 984

Re: Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Coating

thats pretty awesome , i wonder if it comes able to handle high temps for motors :P
by racycle
February 5th, 2013, 7:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

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by racycle
February 5th, 2013, 1:05 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Different flavor of rice.....
Replies: 44
Views: 6564

Re: Different flavor of rice.....

Hey! I'm in a golf now! lol but seriously , yes i do plan to slam mine down to the ground, The appearance it has I feel is worth the cost in maintenance(oil pans) plus it gives me a insentive to drive more carefully and gives me more to work on the car. I wouldn't call myself old (20 years old) and ...
by racycle
February 4th, 2013, 7:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build
Replies: 49
Views: 21837

Re: Arthur's 1983 vw rabbit gl build

The block is now in the car the miss helped me a lot today after I learned I couldn't drop the motor in from the top. Didn't take any pictures but i will tomorrow while I'm putting everything back together.

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