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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by earlybaybob, Jul 3, 2016.

  1. Merlin Cat

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    :) I wondered about that but figured maybe it over read at 0 too :). I shall take my Tom Tom next time to verify speeds? Tho, I may have to just say that I have quite a lot of play between myself (champion) and 2nd and 3rd, @earlybaybob and @Barry Haynes so I'm not overly worried about adding on a few more seconds :D
     
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  3. Merlin Cat

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    It's a 2 litre with twin carbs. Above that I'm afraid I know little. It's a U.S. import that originally had fuel inj but the people I bought it off stopped it to twin carbs, it does seem to run pretty well.
     
  4. Dubs

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    Cool. The ol 2 ltrs do pull a bus along well don't they :cool:

    Im tempted to join in the silliness if I can find a straight road round here...
     
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  5. This isn't silliness - it is an informative experiment that proves vw campers of all ages go slowly. Apart from @Merlin Cat that is .....
     
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  6. Oh and it also proves 2.0 ltrs is better than 1.6 and that twin carbs obviously help.
     
  7. Maybe we should have a leaderboard?
     
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  8. Dubs

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    I agree... a Top Gear type affair:thumbsup:
     
  9. Ok will sort it out tomorrow.
     
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  10. Merlin Cat

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    Smashing @Dubs the more the merrier :)

    @earlybaybob my van did an extra loud backfire when I pulled up at home after my "speed" epic so my super foot flat down time may not be best for my van! :)
     
  11. Stripes for the win!
     
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  12. Merlin Cat

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    @Dubs this is my engine. It doesn't look particularly special. Tho obviously is! :)

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  13. The gaffer tape on that concertina tube makes it faster. That plus the stripes, unbeatable combination.
     
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  14. Dubs

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    Defo the gaffer tape for the win Merlin... going to add a bit (more) to my bus before take off! Didnt get a chance to floor it today:(
     
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  15. Merlin Cat

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    As it's been scorchio today I would have been worried to floor mine today incase added outside temp made it explode!
     
  16. Dubs

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    I must admit the heat wasn't inspiring me either! Even hotter tomorrow apparantly... might leave it till thursday...
     
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  17. Ok I had a go yesterday between roundabouts on the A12 coming back from Southwold. With lots of camping gear on board too. 38 secs. Type 4's rock!
     
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  18. Merlin Cat

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    :) challenge on! Are we going to have to have handicaps? Mine hasn't got camping interior so prob lighter?
     
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  19. i have a colour coordinated kettle that's got to be good for a second or two. And hippy flowery curtains that whip in the wind and hold her back. So st least four seconds in total.
     
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  20. Is that a Merlin engine.. Thats why its quick...cheat!
     
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