Taking Advantage Of Local Talent

[jim martin]

today i had a few friends drop by ,and it didn't take long for the discussion to gain momentum into a good discussion about engine assembley, then into some talk about detenation control , later on after dinner i was cruising the sights and i always notice on this sight there is a lot of people surching but not much new mechanical subject matter.so what do you think about bringing up topics that all levels can input into and learn from ,the best way too learn is to ask questions then discuss them.this way there will always be some fresh subject matter that all can read and respond too .something i have found is -
getting information is easy // getting real good honest usefull information is hard,in greater vancouver there is a huge core of various talent and knowledge,maybe we can get some of it together and hear all angles of thought.
i've got some good topic idea's that might get the ball rolling ,topics can range from the very basic to the more indepth theory.but wanted to see if anyone else had any input.
what do you think ? what don't you understand but were afraid to ask?any topics you would like too bring up?

[silas]

i'm with you jim.

i love this site and contribute mostly to the lounge, cause i enjoy shootin the s#!t, but also appreciate the other sections in the forum where i can post q's about problems i have and read about what others are going through and learn from that.

the members of the dvkk are a wealth of knowledge so i try and ask them as much as i can about everything and know that i will get an honest and accurate answer to my questions. i've met a few of the others here and read every thread and can say that there are certainly alot of people here that know what they are talking about.

allthough i respect everyones opinion, and like to hear what people's take on things are, it can sometimes be information overload. there is, however, nothing like a heated debate about what is right and wrong, what is used and trashed, and getting people thinking.

myself, i have become more comfortable with one thing. asking questions. if there is something i dont know or that i am unsure of, i will ask. too many times i've not, and missed out or messed up. i've learned to push the ego aside (it's small and doesnt put up much of a fight) and not be so shy about asking questions.

there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

 

[jim martin]

very well put silas,also we live so close we will have to get together and meet, it sure would be nice too have someone closeby to lend a hand when either of us  are stuck.
i see quite a few people have looked at this topic with no replie ,this might be a way too gain some momentom on this forum,any idea's on subjects you would like to discuss.like i said i have some good starter topics ,but i would like too see what others are thinking.
 

[blueberry]

As a rookie with aircooled stuff I sometimes have trouble following what the heck you guys are all talking about, which is my problem, not yours, but it may explain why some are reluctant to jump in. Personally I can use all the advice I can get and I usually learn something each time I check the site. Sounds like a good idea to me if you really don't mind the odd stupid sounding question from me.

[Billyisgr8]

Yes I agree bring it here, I am almost to the point where I don't want to post on the STF anymore,  3 years of posting there is getting to be much of a routine for me.  I feel like only posting and sharing info here......maybe I'll free up some time during the day which is a good thing.

Anyway,.......I want to play ( having the time to do so is another story) , I'm creative and have to be different.  My shop time is free and the machines are in my backyard which is very convenient.

Stuff I have been thinking of making for myself

- Birals
- custom squish pistons
- fortal aluminum connecting rods and valve train components
- clutch activated alternator/fan pulley to flip off with a switch for 1/4 mile action, or for the extra 15 hp on the street when really making a point
-fully adjustable shocks with big travel in the 0-5/85-95 damping range
-spun aluminum velocity stacks


My race beetle will have a few of these features on it, and as the years go on I'm sure it will get more one off stuff.

It is nice to have the DVKK guys to talk with who have tried many thing allready,  We need to put Vancouver on the map for VW parts and people.  Airspeed has got very good reviews allready for performance upgrades..... keep them coming.

Kevin

[jim martin]

now we are getting somewhere,gave me some good ideas blueberry/billy
remember the only stupid question is the one you did not ask!!
remember if you don't understand many others wont as well.blueberry what terms are you in the dark with?maybe thats a great start is too go basic and get everone up to a certain level and understanding motor terminoligy is as good as place as any to start.
-do you think topics should be held here or under the engine section?

[James Buchan]

Topics should be in the relevent forum, the lounge is more of the shoot the shit/smack talk area

I'm with Kev on the STF - it's starting to get played out, you see the same questions over and over and over again - and you have the idiots that just like to start shit.

It is a great idea, let's get it started. :!:

[moni]

if you really don't mind the odd stupid sounding question from me.

gary, i can honestly say from experience, that this forum's been super helpful with even retarded rookie questions like mine!  :lol:

i'm one of those girls who can't stand being patronized; but the guys on here have been so, so, so great in helping me figure stuff out, be it DVKK members, those airspeed aficionados or random forum members. i think it's a great idea to pool people's talent and knowledge for the greater good. i think if rookies/masters/experts alike started asking questions on a variety of stuff in the engine forum, we would end up with an absolute wealth of information...

and silas, i 100% agree with you on the \"there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.\"  

[dannyboy]

and you have the idiots that just like to start shit.

lol, this coming from james the official airspeed shit disturber?
 
just kiddin james keep er comin
-dan

[Hansk]

I think it would be great to get even more really technical topics
going in here. I've been watching the CLF for a long time and
basicly found out how little I know. It's that kind of tech stuff that
I just can't get enough of. The few times I ever post on the CLF is
useally just to acknowledge a great topic! So there is an idea , if you
 see a topic on here somewhere that you like or intrests you but you
don't feel you can contribute much, just jump in and acknowledge
 those that are.   I don't know , just a thought.
Oh btw Jim , thanks for the good topic.    

[jim martin]

i'm glad too see some input from some people!!!! very positive.
too bad i didn't get this rolling a week ago as i have too get too work.first day back in the new year.
still no one has come up with any topics so i will have too start it off soon,here is some starter ideas'    basic terms/measuring/adding displacement/tuning/cams and effects/compression/detenation/volemetric effiency/suspension/alignment/matching components/how too gain torque/
headflow numbers /what is displacement/why is it dark at night/fuel/
electronic ignition/theory in what ever you want./blue print a block.cooling
--as you can see it is endless ,but on the west coast there is a great knowledge base,hopefully all will join in on subjects no matter what there knowledge level is,THAT IS THE FUN OF A HOBBY IS LEARNING AND SHARING WITH OTHERS.well off too work i go .will check back later and see what ideas pop up.

[James Buchan]

I don't know if Im the \"official\" shit disturber but heck gotta be good at something right

Thats part of the problem with the STF - no matter what the topic is it almost always turns into a debate and then gets way off track. Hopefully here things will be better due to the smaller community/closer proximity of everyone.

[Matt]

I like this idea..you can never stop learning new stuff. I think the first topic should be \"why is it dark at night\". start easy. llooking forward to learning some new stuff.

[James Buchan]

Its dark at night cause that what happens when you move so far away from the sun...

[Klaatu]

Its dark at night so we have a reason to go home to see our familys and not sell parts 24/7.Geoff is  off till next week so I just had a chance to see what was up now.Killer post Jim,looking forward to receiving and giving input.just make sure its not computer related unless its LM-1 related.Has anyone  purchased a never-never jamesbrat doll yet.(see turbotimmy).Sorry JB you will have to respond tomorrow Im going home now its dark.

[James Buchan]

He only comes out at night.....He only comes out at night......

[jim martin]

glad too see some of you are on the ball,at least at night anyway,i will post some items in the engine forum closer to the weekend when i have more time,i like the heading 'knowledge thread\"hope you don't mind if i pirate that term, i'm glad too see alot of local people into vw's again kind of recharges myself .again if anyone new and old has any topic ideas -please post them
-jim martin

[horizontallyopposed]

Hey guys - for us guys here in Calgary, we consider Vangroover to be local too and like to take advantage of you guys too (except you guys with hairy backs, we're not into that).  Certainly all you guys are a huge source of much appreciated information, and inspiration.  Although we are a much much smaller crowd, we still have long cold winters to build stuff.  Concept-1's race Beetle will be interesting come spring
http://www.concept1.ca/photo%20C1%20Race%20Bug.htm

Anyway, I don't really have a point except to say that even though some of us post little, it doesn't mean we're not listening and appreciating all the good stuff.

Cheers,
Keith Adams
Treasurer
Club Vee-Dub
Calgary, AB
www.clubveedub.com

[Klaatu]

Hey Keith,Thanks for the input.We look forward to seeing you guys in the summer,if there is anything we can do (product or info.) let us know.

[horizontallyopposed]

Hey Keith,Thanks for the input.We look forward to seeing you guys in the summer,if there is anything we can do (product or info.) let us know.

I've already been bugging Geoff about some Ercos.     And I got a set of your shock towers last year that are on my car and ONE DAY I'll be able to get it back together and drive it.  Heh.

[jim martin]

how about this for a fun, ongoing,everone involved 'knowledge thread'i have my old standby 76/90.5 motor collecting dust , its in pieces ready too go together.we could start a new 'knowledge thread' based around the assembley of the motor from the begining of case prep too a health dose of nitrous at the track,i'm sure every topic ranging from case prep to parts measuring /theory/components choices /heads /tuning,etc etc can be brought up and discussed.i could do it during lunch time at work and take and post pictures of the progress and open discussions at each stage.i will even top it off with a gol cooling system,but we will need a doner car and test driver,that could be fun contest in itself.what do you think?

[mikeT]

great idea, i want to build my own engine and I would love to read what everyone has to say about this topic, as I have never done this before and all advice is welcome!

[jim martin]

i'm glad to see someones interested,i don't want to waste my time on something if people won't get involved, one  tech at work has a doner car its a 69 irs bug that is gutted,i told him to sandblast it then clear coat it only and we will call it the  LED-ZEPPLIN ,will have too see if he is willing to do it or not when the time comes.i will bring a case too work and clean it out.then we can get into measuring and pulling all the galley plugs for tapping.after posting some pictures and the needed info ,i will moniter the thread for views and input too see if i will continue it,stay tuned.those poor apprentices have no idea they will be working on a vw next week

[blueberry]

I, for one, can hardly wait.  

[sourkraut]

Thats perfect , this sounds very informative. When will this be starting?

[jim martin]

i will bring the case in on tuesday for a good cleaning and hopefully i can get things going this week.

this will be a great way for me too clear some room at my garage.

 

[jim martin]

i will start posting pictures of the case next week .case is cleaned and ready too start measuring.this will be good practice for my apprentices ,i will take photos of measuring cam and crank bores as well as cylinder base surface too crank centreline ,if its good we will pull plugs out and tap all oil galleys.hopefully case will not need a line bore and cylinder deck will be the same on each case side.

[Pipes]

Right on! that sounds like a awesome idea! I'd very interested to see how this goes!  I wish I had a donor car to offer up.  I really hope this goes from start to finish!

[James Buchan]

Let's start a seperate thred in the engine forum for the rebuild. I have a NOS Sig Erson cam I'll donate to the project - it will need to be spec'd for the duration and so forth as I don't have a clue about what it could be - Looks around an Engle 110 kinda cam.

[jim martin]

thats great james as monster garage says FREEBIE NOTA ,yes i will start it in the engine section , should be a good way too gain some momentum on this site,great idea  after reading the thread on head porting ,is when it is time to freshin up  the heads i will send them too darren and get him too flow them and take pics ,hopefully he will get on board,also when we get too the stage of camshaft that should be a interesting area ,hopefully will will be able too match cams too the heads ,maybe i better get those heads too darren!!so he can eyeball them.
i noticed there is a lot of people looking at this topic ,so it appears there will be lots of input from everyone ,at all levels of experience.  it would be fun too take the car too mission on a friday test and tune and let everyone give it a go. i would hope too tune it .dial it in and nitrous it all in one day.