Bagged Coupe

 

Thanks for reminding me. If I remember this correctly.... there was basically too much amperage going through the 1 fuse. So he put a seperate fuse for the air suspension(?).. I need to ask the shop again to confirm. You got me thinking now. But yes, no more blown fuses.  

 

 

 

 

2110cc.... I don't have a numerical temp gauge. But it goes from white to black (high end getting hot) to red (pegged). It went to the red. 

 

Its not the best pic but its the gauge far left on top.

 

Jim, thank you for the detailed information.

 

 

 

I'm not sure I understand why a/c would make it run hotter. Mine makes no
difference, even on the hottest days. My a/c evaporator / heat exchanger is
in the nose, cooled by an electric fan. It has no effect on engine oil
temperature. Are you sure the higher oil temp is not just the result of hot
days you use the a/c, cool days you do not?​ The only other thing I can
think of is idle speed. Mine idles slightly lower with a/c on, reducing
engine fan speed slightly. Modern cars can kick up idle speed to
compensate. Not enough of an issue for me.

All a/c systems increase engine load.  The larger the a/c compressor, the more cabin heat is removed, but the greater load on the engine.  The energy required to power the compressor is no longer available to turn the drive wheels, effectively making a  3-cylinder engine from a 4-cylinder model.  Higher ambient air temps also mean increased oil temps. When oil temps are marginal, those additional factors can raise them to unacceptable levels.

 

 

As Jim said AC increases engine load. I'm positive the AC is the issue...every time I've ran without AC on temp is fine. Yesterday I drove for approx 40 min (AC off) and temp stayed at a certain level the entire time...no problem. Clicked on AC and within 5 min temp started to rise.

 

Your right it idles lower with AC on. Another option, so I'm told, is a bigger alternator pulley....probably in conjunction with an oil cooler.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, I'm in Humidityville, Florida.

 

 

 

You might also want to get a gauge set and check out your a/c system
pressures. Our cars were built by the same guy using the same a/c
components and I don't see an increase in oil temp with the a/c on. Maybe
your compressor is working too hard? Low on Freon?​

 

Interesting....I wasn't aware you have the same components. Given what you just told me I will look into this further. What size engine do you have?

 

Thanks for your feedback John!

 

 

 

OTOH, he's in Michigan, you're in Florida. Just sayin'.

Yep, Mich vs. Florida, engine displacement(1776), power output, final drive
ratio, all are factors. ​Your system looks identical to mine but that may
be where the similarity ends.

Ride height (airflow under the car) can effect engine cooling. Have you
tried different ride height to see what happens?​

Where is the A/C fan and condenser? If it blows hot air on or in the vicinity of the oil cooler that could be your huckleberry....

 

Or does the A/C fan blow any air near the fan intake? Same deal.

 

No, its always set on "low as possible".  

 

 

 

^^^

That, there...is totally awesome with a dozen Krispy Kremes!

 

I'll have to take a look next time I'm at my warehouse.

 

 

couple pics from the weekend.

 

 

Looking good Brandon.

 

How's she running now? Did you get the fuse problem and the overheating issues sorted out?   

Robert, thanks for asking. She's running good. We changed out the jets and tuned it...so the overheating issue seems to be fixed. I don't think it will require an oil cooler.

 

The fuse problem just required running a separate line/fuse for the air suspension.

Brandon,

Your car is just beautiful.  I am still short of breath!

 

 

Art

Dear Santa…..

Air makes those 17s, which I usually think look wrong on a speedster, look so right on your car.

Those rims would last about ten miles here. I hope you have good roads.

Awesome looking car!

Sweet Ride!

Brandon,

 

Curious how she handles with your air ride suspension set-up? Any difference from our stock shocks?

YES!  she is beautiful!!

 

love the stance, colour, interior and wheels.  i've never been a fan of 17's on a speedy, but you sir have pulled it off!

 

any pics of air up and down?  pictures of your setup?

 

i built my air setup in a bubble, so i am always curious on how others solved it.

I'll say. X2.

Actually, you're X3

I'm one of those kids that can't count, apparently. I blame common core. Everybody else does.

 

I would say its "ok"…..not as good as what normally comes stock on Johns cars. (which I have driven a couple) But then again, its set up as more of a cruiser so I'm fine with it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you….quite a compliment coming from you.

 

I'm a big fan of your MangoSmoothie! And if I'm being honest, your car made me seriously consider a similar build to yours.

 

I don't think I have any pics of it in the up position….I'll try to get some this weekend. There are some pics and info earlier in the thread about the setup….if you have any specific questions just ask.

 

As an aside: I met a guy with a bus a few months ago and he built it on a hydraulic system. It works very well….I was quite impressed with it. 

 

 

 

 

Stunning!

-=theron

 

 

i've been toying with the idea of a hydro-torsion setup on my bus too.  can you point me to the build you are referring to?

 

 

Demon Motorsports

 

https://www.facebook.com/demonmotorsportsUSA

 

Don't let the patina fool you.  

 

 

 

ahhh - i need more pictures! 

 

this is what they posted.

 

 

 

 

 

edit: coulnt turn my brain off, so i went looking:

 

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/for...wtopic.php?p=5954673

Crazy fabbing on that bus!

 

 

That is just such an awesome shot!

Al, I sent you a dialog.

Will