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miniman82 Samba Swamp Donkey
Joined: March 22, 2005 Posts: 9515 Location: Southern Maryland
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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Distributors. lol. _________________ Build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=212747
Glenn wrote: |
satterley_sr wrote: |
I just wanted to bitch but I'm getting no sympathy. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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miniman82 wrote: |
Distributors. lol. |
Either run a real distributor or go crankfire. Anything in between is so 1980's.
I don't disagree that crankfire eliminates the lash in the distributor driveshaft and is more "tuneable". But on 99% of the cars out there a distributor works pretty well. _________________ Glenn
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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As for the top of the line distributors, I really love my Mallory Unilite.
Pricey, actually on the borderline of saying maybe I should go Crankfire. But then again the Ahnendorp is not cheap. My other cars I can't touch without a computer geek. I feel comfortable to repair my bug as it now.
Bluetooth, on a old bug, too much.
I was at Bear Mountain Car Show and some kids loved my bug, but after looking at the engine asked were to I plug in my Laptop. _________________ email: [email protected]
The TYPE IV UPRIGHT CONVERSION MANUAL
BEETLE MAGNETIC DEFLECTOR SHIELDS
LETS TALK DUBS https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=joe+cali+ghia https://letstalkdubs.libsyn.com/ep-200-joe-cali-ty...qI3xJTCzjs |
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ps2375 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 2471 Location: Meridian,ID
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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nextgen wrote: |
I was at Bear Mountain Car Show and some kids loved my bug, but after looking at the engine asked were to I plug in my Laptop. |
Just say it's wireless. |
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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nextgen wrote: |
PS2375, I like that Wireless!!!!. They need my password to log in to my Dells. |
Dell Support called and they need the password on your PC so they can tune your carbs. So just go to this website and click accept.
http://www.nigerian-scammers.com
Oh wait, i'd driving a car that was designed in the 1930, well before computers and electronics. _________________ Glenn
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jpaull Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2005 Posts: 3456 Location: Paradise, Ca
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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I'm sick of computer tuning and fuel injection. I never want to see a timing or fuel map ever again. One of the best things about driving a old VW, is getting AWAY from computer controlled stuff. I love mechanical distributors and vacuum advances.
I like driving a car that cant be hacked and immobilized by someone driving next to me on the freeway. _________________ [email protected] MPH 1/4 Mile & 8.1 @ 83.7MPH in 1/8 Mile with Mild Type 1 VW Mag Case 2234cc commuter engine in stock weight bug w/only .491 total lift(CB2292 Cam), 42x37 heads, 48idf's, Street tires, Belt on, Mufflers, Pump gas, video of the run here: https://youtu.be/M3SPqMOKAOg
Transmission by MCMScott:
Rhino case, Klinkenberg 4.12, Superdiff, 002 mainshaft with 091 first idler. Weddle 1.48 Third & 1.14 Fourth. |
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stanthedog Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2006 Posts: 357 Location: Portland,oregon.
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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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And, when they drop the big one and the EMP knocks every car on the road out for good, We'll be among the few still driving around. |
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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nextgen Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2004 Posts: 6008 Location: CONGERS, N.Y.
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9131 Location: Canada
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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WOW $460 USD or $607 Canadian. I can buy a couple of Pertronix billet distributors and a few hidden kill switches for that much and not have to worry about when the Bluetooth is going to crap out, Oh wait, modern technology lasts forever.........
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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But then you have Pertronix "MSD" copy. _________________ Glenn
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26740 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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jpaull wrote: |
One of the best things about driving a old VW, is getting AWAY from computer controlled stuff. I love mechanical distributors and vacuum advances.
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I'm glad we all agree.
For people that don't like moving parts....The ideal would be,
virtual reality.
They can go digitize themselves for all I care |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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modok wrote: |
For people that don't like moving parts. |
I remember watching one of the "Biker Build Off" shows with Indian Larry and as he was lacing up a wheel, he was asked why he uses spoke wheel when everyone else uses CNC billet wheels. His replay was, it's a machine and I like to see moving parts.
If I want fuel injection and crank fire ignition, i'll drive my Subaru. _________________ Glenn
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Luft kühl Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2009 Posts: 1178 Location: Allentown, PA
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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Glenn wrote: |
If I want fuel injection and crank fire ignition, i'll drive my Subaru. |
Then if you want disk brakes or radial tires, you should also be driving your Subaru.
Or is there a specific list somewhere that states which modern improvements are acceptable, and which ones are not . |
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Boolean Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2012 Posts: 1712 Location: Stockholm
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:43 am Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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Luft kühl wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
If I want fuel injection and crank fire ignition, i'll drive my Subaru. |
Then if you want disk brakes or radial tires, you should also be driving your Subaru. |
Don't mention after market heads, ratio rockers or computer designed cams. _________________ I strive for perfection. Excellence will not be tolerated!
Build thread here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=529379 |
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jpaull Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2005 Posts: 3456 Location: Paradise, Ca
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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Luft kühl wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
If I want fuel injection and crank fire ignition, i'll drive my Subaru. |
Then if you want disk brakes or radial tires, you should also be driving your Subaru.
Or is there a specific list somewhere that states which modern improvements are acceptable, and which ones are not . |
Glenn was stating his preference. He did not say "This is what everyone else should not do, or should do".
Everyone has their favorite mods, and least favorite. So if someone has disk brakes and radial tires does that also mean they HAVE to want fuel injection and crank trigger ignition? No way! _________________ [email protected] MPH 1/4 Mile & 8.1 @ 83.7MPH in 1/8 Mile with Mild Type 1 VW Mag Case 2234cc commuter engine in stock weight bug w/only .491 total lift(CB2292 Cam), 42x37 heads, 48idf's, Street tires, Belt on, Mufflers, Pump gas, video of the run here: https://youtu.be/M3SPqMOKAOg
Transmission by MCMScott:
Rhino case, Klinkenberg 4.12, Superdiff, 002 mainshaft with 091 first idler. Weddle 1.48 Third & 1.14 Fourth. |
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miniman82 Samba Swamp Donkey
Joined: March 22, 2005 Posts: 9515 Location: Southern Maryland
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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Glenn wrote: |
99% of the cars out there a distributor works pretty well. |
N/A sure, try going turbo and getting decent manners with a distributor. People claim it can be done, but they are usually ignoring things: lumpy idle, bad economy, high temps... There are just some things that computers do better, but unfortunately for the 'dinosaurs are better' crowd they will never know unless they go there themselves. I went, and I'm never coming back.
BTW Glenn, if your Bug drove like your Subaru did you might sell your Subaru... _________________ Build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=212747
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I just wanted to bitch but I'm getting no sympathy. |
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PumaVW79 Samba Member
Joined: January 31, 2012 Posts: 487 Location: WGS84: 22.9083° S, 43.1964° W
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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Luft kühl wrote: |
Or is there a specific list somewhere that states which modern improvements are acceptable, and which ones are not . |
For me, there is a list. Anything with capacitors, inductors, transformers, resistors, diodes, transistors, processors, printed circuit boards, LCDs etc. are prohibited.
Exception for relays, sound system and the original electronics.
All mechanical improvements produced with the aid of external modern electronics are welcome.
Edited:
-Why?
-MTBF... |
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JasonBaker Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Ahnendorp B.A.S. 1-2-3 Bluetooth Distributor |
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It doesn't matter if it's mechanical or solid state, some of you guys will turn anything into a pissing contest. |
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