Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:01 am
^^^ i like those...
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Camo BAJA in the Making
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Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:30 am
Those are what I am looking for In Black - or black with red, blue will not work in a red/black detailed rat .. sadly
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:36 am
I'm sure Autostyle sell those just check out
http://www.autostyle.co.za
http://www.autostyle.co.za
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:32 am
Ive ordered at Auto style - on Back order - went to them - not a single reclinable seat / racing chair / bucket seat - in stock - in any colour
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:16 pm
I think you need to read up on the horror stories behind some of those seats....
backrest collapsing in rear end collisions isnt uncommon
but hey, thats what you get for a couple of bob
Safety shouldnt have a price tag
backrest collapsing in rear end collisions isnt uncommon
but hey, thats what you get for a couple of bob
Safety shouldnt have a price tag
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 5:59 am
Ok..
What would you Suggest Tony Z
The beetle seats currently in her and held together with Duct tape~
Prob be impiled by a spring in any form of~ collision
What would you Suggest Tony Z
The beetle seats currently in her and held together with Duct tape~
Prob be impiled by a spring in any form of~ collision
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:21 am
There were a set of XR3 seats for sale on the forum a few days ago
there are plenty 2 door cars out there now, look for some of those at the scrap yards
otherwise, I'll update my posts when I have installed my seats and you can see a slightly more pricey option....
there are plenty 2 door cars out there now, look for some of those at the scrap yards
otherwise, I'll update my posts when I have installed my seats and you can see a slightly more pricey option....
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:17 pm
I will be waiting - TONY Zand anyone else who has reclinable seats -- can send me a message
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I have not been working on RAT this week - Month end, sales keeping me busy..
Wht i did on Sat before the Cars in Park - was check oil in gear box... EMPTY .. SHE TOOK 2.8 LTS...Almost --
But now -- Drivers side CV boot leaking --
I will replace these on Sat , when i reset tappets and the brakes - as she is now well run in..
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I have not been working on RAT this week - Month end, sales keeping me busy..
Wht i did on Sat before the Cars in Park - was check oil in gear box... EMPTY .. SHE TOOK 2.8 LTS...Almost --
But now -- Drivers side CV boot leaking --
I will replace these on Sat , when i reset tappets and the brakes - as she is now well run in..
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:16 pm
VW0007 wrote:I will be waiting - TONY Zand anyone else who has reclinable seats -- can send me a message
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 92#p252392Tony Z wrote: otherwise, I'll update my posts when I have installed my seats and you can see a slightly more pricey option....
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:35 am
Hi Tony. Z
Seats looks great -- you going to share costs etc, where -- they can be had..?
Seats looks great -- you going to share costs etc, where -- they can be had..?
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:49 am
Back to THE RAT...
It was so hot in Jhb in the last week -- some platic bits were melting -- on the RATS BODY - THE FAKE air scoop melted and bulged -- so its gone --
I removed the radio, just incase -- it got too hot in the cabin, and melted the face ..
I replaced the CV boots - had the tappets reset, and re adjusted brakes this weekend..
I unfortunately found out the hard way - MY FUEL GAUGE DOESNT WORK - its showing 1/2 tank --
But i spent 45 min on the side of the road waiting for my not too happy wife to bring me a jerry can of fuel.....
On that note - is there any way to convert the manual - cable system to an electronic system - remembering the fuel gauge is seperate and housed next to the speedo in the
Dash -- ?? Id like to keep the dash unchanged - with Fuel Gauge and speedo where they are ???
It was so hot in Jhb in the last week -- some platic bits were melting -- on the RATS BODY - THE FAKE air scoop melted and bulged -- so its gone --
I removed the radio, just incase -- it got too hot in the cabin, and melted the face ..
I replaced the CV boots - had the tappets reset, and re adjusted brakes this weekend..
I unfortunately found out the hard way - MY FUEL GAUGE DOESNT WORK - its showing 1/2 tank --
But i spent 45 min on the side of the road waiting for my not too happy wife to bring me a jerry can of fuel.....
On that note - is there any way to convert the manual - cable system to an electronic system - remembering the fuel gauge is seperate and housed next to the speedo in the
Dash -- ?? Id like to keep the dash unchanged - with Fuel Gauge and speedo where they are ???
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:03 pm
Joe, your Baja is looking good 
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:52 pm
Had a rough last 3 weeks
Last weekend she caught alight - melted my wiring..
This weekend i went to Modderfontein cars in the park..
En route home -
My passanger side rear wheel overtook me -- taking my rear light out and almost taking my whole fender with..
I was suspicious when I bought the tyres - the wheels studs - SEEMED TOO SHORT - I was assured they were fine --
Sadly i found out - NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOT - luckily no one was hit by the rough wheel - and I only have bruised ego, as my wifew was with me in the car..
Thanks - to the gent in the white beetle who stopped to help me with the jack --
Last weekend she caught alight - melted my wiring..
This weekend i went to Modderfontein cars in the park..
En route home -
My passanger side rear wheel overtook me -- taking my rear light out and almost taking my whole fender with..
I was suspicious when I bought the tyres - the wheels studs - SEEMED TOO SHORT - I was assured they were fine --
Sadly i found out - NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOT - luckily no one was hit by the rough wheel - and I only have bruised ego, as my wifew was with me in the car..
Thanks - to the gent in the white beetle who stopped to help me with the jack --
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:55 pm
I need 20 x long beetle wheel studs, if anyone has -- and possibly 2 x rear brake hubs -- seems this doesnt do threads any good
Pm me or call on 0824630007 -- if you have ..
Pm me or call on 0824630007 -- if you have ..
Re: Camo BAJA in the Making
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:03 pm
What was playing on the radio?
You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel?
What caused the fire?
Did you fix the oil leak? Thats most probably why there was no oil in the gearbox....
And now for a support message from The Bug Bite Survivours Support Group...
Aint it just the worst when a tramatic thing like this happens and the SEATCOVER is in the car?!! At this point her buy-in into your beloved has taken a serious knock and could be problimatic in the future... Appropriate selvage steps on your part are Urgently required. Flowers on thier own just aint gonna cut the mustard. We are talking loose wheel here, not just fuel shortages. We suggest dinner, massage, day spa treatment, dont hold back you are in deep dooodooo dude... But we are here for you in this trying time... 
You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel?
What caused the fire?
Did you fix the oil leak? Thats most probably why there was no oil in the gearbox....
And now for a support message from The Bug Bite Survivours Support Group...
Aint it just the worst when a tramatic thing like this happens and the SEATCOVER is in the car?!! At this point her buy-in into your beloved has taken a serious knock and could be problimatic in the future... Appropriate selvage steps on your part are Urgently required. Flowers on thier own just aint gonna cut the mustard. We are talking loose wheel here, not just fuel shortages. We suggest dinner, massage, day spa treatment, dont hold back you are in deep dooodooo dude... But we are here for you in this trying time...