After struggling to get the correct side mirrors (i.e something that can actually see past the rear wheels) I decided to try the Hella spot light/mirror I got at Piston Ring a while ago, on the drivers side - modified the stalk a bit - and it works perfect!
Almost a year to the date since the first test drive, I took HW2 for a spin around the block this morning to test the electrics, and almost everything went fine. The only problems were the horns that blow at a certain point when you turn the steering (might still be an issue with the steering wheel), and that the small indicator bulb on the tachometer blew - I checked it and it turned out to be a 6V bulb
After spending some time (read: a number of hours) earlier fiddling with the dual Kadrons, they are now at a point that the buggy accelerate smoothly without any flat spots, and idle fine - the manifolds were ice cold after the small trip, which I suppose is a good sign. I reckon they only need some minor tweaking now - no idea of the consumption at the moment though. The exhaust gas is not too hot, and the dipstick is fairly cold, can be removed easily without burning my hands so I guess the engine doesn't run too hot. The Kadron gurus actually recommend a damper for the standard mechanical fuel pump, to bring the pressure down to no more than 1.5 psi (a standard Beetle fuel pump should give 2.8 psi at 3400 rpm).
Although according to the tech forums the 009 dizzy is also not ideal for the Kadrons, it will have to do for now as there is no vacuum signal for a vacuum advance dizzy, and it is quite a modification to install one. As far as I could find out, many VW owners use their cars with 009's and Kadrons with no problems.
The red rubber motocross shock covers I put over the front shocks turned out to be junk - and completely perished in a matter of less than a year, without seeing any sun
Next will be to have the winscreen cut - I want to see if I can have it made so that it can fill the entire window frame, not only the inner part like what is was designed for - any ideas?
The gelcoat still need a final buff and polish, but I might end up repainting the whole body in a few years time. The seats still need to be covered, and the inside chassis covered with outdoor marine carpet. Then I also need to make the bikini top. I other words, still quite a list - but at least it is getting shorter.
But nonetheless - you like pics, so here are a few I took this morning:
(The next target date for 100% completion is KKK 2012 - I think this is the first target date I'll actually make
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Looking good....still need to visit you! Need advice!... 
