Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:34 pm
Looks pretty damn good Pine. I have always wondered how well that carb setup works. Do you have the 36DCDs or 28/36DCDs ?
Aircooled VW South Africa
Forum for Aircooled VW enthusiasts
https://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/
Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Page 43 of 68
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:36 pm
Looking good! Is the ceramic coating for looks only? Or are there other benefits in ceramic coating the exhaust?
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:47 pm
it helps reduce the heat radiated out of the exhaust pipe and it also makes the exh live a little longer by reducing corrosion
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:52 pm
Thanks Tony, they are 2 x Weber 36DCD7's, with the manifolds merging from the two pistons into one per side. So on the first stage of throttle opening, both cylinder heads get fuel through one butterfly per side, and with a wider opening, the second stage butterflies open on both sides. You will see that they are not a mirror image of each other, the throttle pulls to the right on both of them. It has a simple Type 3 swivel in the centre, with a small 'ball' joint to maneuver the angle when the accelerator is pressed and the cable pulls from the front. Extremely simply, yet working fine! I have no idea of performance, or consumption at this stage, but they will eventually be replaced by the 2 x 36 DLRA's...Tony Z wrote:Looks pretty damn good Pine. I have always wondered how well that carb setup works. Do you have the 36DCDs or 28/36DCDs ?
Thanks Blitz, I did it primarily for the looks (the 4-into-1 was a lucky R 100 find at Piston Ring) but according to http://www.powerkote.co.za/ it has the following benefits...Blitzkrieg wrote:Looking good! Is the ceramic coating for looks only? Or are there other benefits in ceramic coating the exhaust?
Range & Features
Powerkote ceramic coatings are designed for use on any ferrous or non-ferrous metal and include a comprehensive range to suit different applications, varying from thermal barrier coatings , thermal dispersant coatings , dry film lubricant coatings , and corrosion resistant coatings.
Powerkote's ceramic coatings are capable of handling extreme conditions, as well as provide excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. Thermal shock tests show that these coatings can endure a thermal shock between 185 degrees C to + 2 000 degrees C and todate are the only coating of its kind that can withstand the temperatures of an internal combustion engine.
Powerkote also has an extensive range of engine coatings, which are products from Techline Inc, USA and include ceramic lubricants ; two dry film lubricants ; high load durable lubricants; powercoat lubricants; thermal dispersants; lubricated thermal barriers; and high heat ID coatings.
Differentiators
Differentiators of Powerkote ceramic coatings compared to other products include good flexibility due to microfilm coverage; highest rate of adhesion to withstand extreme thermal shock; high impact resistance and ease of application.
PowerKote has a large range of products and will advise you on the right coating for the application.
Industries
Powerkote's range of ceramic coatings is used to treat metal parts or components across a broad range of applications and industries, including aerospace, automotive, harbours, mining, petro-chemical, paper and pulp, power generation, plants, shipping, timber and transport, to name a few. In fact, any application where corrosion, heat and friction can result in wear and tear.
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:50 pm
Hey Pine,
I wispered something into a certain 'box builders' ear this morning.
And it wasn't sweet nothings........
I wispered something into a certain 'box builders' ear this morning.
And it wasn't sweet nothings........
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:54 pm
Seriously cool Pine! HW2 is going to be amazing!!! 
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:30 pm
That motor looks awesome pine, congrats.
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:45 pm
Love the new lampshades Pine 
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:48 am
Lol @ Karmakarmakoma wrote:Love the new lampshades Pine
The lampshades have to go anyway - too high for the buggy shell...
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:19 am
Very nice Pine.. You will enjoy the money taken out for the exstras
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:38 am
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, man it's looking sexy!!!!!!
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:57 pm
Yo Pine I have not tuched any transmissons since we stripped it but the gears will go in tomorrow as I getting back in to the groove after the function at my house .the gear carrier is re-bushed already so things are progressing slowley but that is just my pace
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:51 pm
Pine wrote:
wow pine just love that motor it looks so sweet Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:19 pm
Re: Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:22 pm
Nice, lyk goed Pine