Russ Weir
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- Full Name
- Russ Weir
- Race Number
- VWSP163
- Chassis
1974 Miami Blue Karmann Ghia lhd Coupe, originaly 1500SP. Some weight saving. -1" to -5" Adjustable front beam. Front shocks Empi oil-filled. 2 Sets of Castor shims, anti bump-steer bushes. Rear suspension - KYB stock length gas-filled shocks. Original 5" 'Thin-lip' Riviera wheels. 135/70 'Smart' Continentals up front, 205/60 Federals out back. Heavy duty eurethane nose-cone mount, heavy duty clutch cross-shaft.
- Sponsors
RM Tyres in Strood, Excel Engineering, Dubberware, CoolAir
- Race History
Runner-up Easter Thunderball 2008, Runner-up Big Bang 2008
- Personal Best ET
- 18.79
- Personal Best Speed
- 69.25
- Location
- Gillingham, Kent
- Interests
- My lovely daughter Lolly 9, my mates & my dubs
- Occupation
- Business Analyst - Banking
- Biography
Always been into classic cars, had a '67 Morris Traveller when I was 16. Moved into Mini's, had 6 of them, then I went a bit 'Max Power' for a few years before owning my first VW in 2005. Member of Valley Vee Dubbers who meet in Hempstead, Gillingham Kent
- Engine
1641cc. Single Dellorto 40DRLA Carb. 30mm Ram Pipes. 009 Distributer, Electronic Ignition, 8mm Pertronix Leads. 1.625" Merged Header System with Stinger. Full Alloy Breather Kit. Power 59.1BHP@4358 at the wheels. Torque 96.4lb/ft@2491. Hoping for an 18 this season (DONE!!) New goal - to be No1 Qualifier in a round this year.
- Car Name
- Shiftin' Ghia











