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