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Recent content by 56oval

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    Dubshed - with a difference

    So Dubshed has been announced, and this year comes many changes. Firstly, new location , The Eikon Exhibition Centre ( the old maze prison site Balmoral Park ) 15 mins from Belfast centre. Whilst this is significant enough, the other big thing on the list is there will be single lane 1/8th...
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    [For Sale: Parts] That Feb 1975 copy of Hot Vw's ( you know the one The California Look Edition )

    I bought this off of Coxy last year, so you know how much these things cost when they do crop up. So bare with me. Heres one thats close to home and close to my heart, so please get involved folks. I will be raffling off my iconic copy of the February 1975 issue of HOT VW'S. THE CALIFORNIA...
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    Dubshed 2015

    Right folks, not my usual cuppa if I'm honest, but as a new year turns in i think its time to make a bit of an effort than just going racing (or not lol) so with this in mind, I had been speaking to Gethin about the air-cooled entries and he would like to have more vehicles there, last year they...
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    Drag day III thread

    :D Right folks, heres what you have been waiting for, next years date!!!!! we have been in long discussions through the year and a LOT of things have been covered and all parties involved are happy. So it gives me great pleasure to announce that this years drag day, will be a 2 DAY EVENT...
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    Last blast of 2014, 12 oct!!!

    Well, me and wayne were chatting last night, i think he was drunk, so there we have it 40 quid a car, LAST opportunity of the year, if we can get the numbers, it'll happen. Open drag ooo eeer, anything goes, 40 quid is cheaper than our day, a parting gift to the epic season we've had. Cmon...
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    The Drag Day team do VW Action!!!!!

    Heres a bolt from the blue!!!!! As the season will pretty much have drawn to a close ( with just the honda haven drag day in september ) after the all important Drag Day, we have some news. The team at VW Action have invited us to run Daves car at the event. This is pretty awesome, as maybe just...
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    [For Sale: Car] o.g paint 72 (not mine)

    someone from another forum is trying to sell this, if it is as suggested original paint, its a clinker, and right on the good money at 4k. http://www.usedcarsni.com/1972-Volkswagen-Beetle-130516973
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    The Drag day #2 Thread.

    The drag day thread is jam packed, so i think its best we start a new one for 2014. Entries will be opening soon, we'll use this thread to keep you up to date with all the info you need. Have a teaser vid, not gucci 5c3n3 quality, but something i hashed together with my camera and i movie, so...
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    [For Sale: Parts] Omex clubman Rev limiter

    Omex clubman rev limiter, hard and soft cut, currently on my car, full working order, simple to follow instructions included. Around £90 new. Only selling due to ignition upgrade. £50
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    The winter build thread

    Ok guys, its been awfully quite these past few months, im sure theres many of you tinkering away at your projects, lets see what your up to!!! I'll make a start. The engine is out, the gearbox is out and the rear end completely stripped down. I went out on a limb and purchased a built...
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    [Wanted: Parts] Wanted pair 5.5j 5x205 wheels must be cheap cheap

    As title, im on the lookout for a pair of wide 5 wheels for the bug, dont need them asap but just putting the feelers out to see who has anything, i dont care what they are, steels, knockoff alloys empi 5 s sprints etc, just a matching pair and super cheap. w.h.y Cheers Ben
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    [For Sale: Parts] non car related, mission 782 floorstanders, Just added Technics SL1210 mkII's

    Im going to be knocking the kitchen into the dining room imminently and my trusty 782's just arent going to fit in with the room (or stereo for that matter) so its time to downsize sadly. Anyone into hi fi will know the 782's are a fantastic floorstander and pretty much wiped the floor in the...
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    Drag day pictures for ultra vw please.

    Right folks, deadline is looming for this one and i need pictures for the article, i know i know, last minute and all that, but hey thats how we roll. so... Im after a good bunch of pictures from the day, i know stump took a load of brilliant ones and johnnyghia, if you are willing to share...
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    Season over, managed to download my best run.

    12.49 @ 111mph, mega happy with that.
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    Sweet, good work chaps.

    Well that didnt take long. :D