1990 T3 DoKa

[sealyb]

Update on the Graham the DoKa- sorry no photos as I am struggling to get them below 400kb (file says 375kb, so can’t work that out).

He is up at Righteous Kombis now, getting his undercarriage done and the new wheels, and a last minute addition with a 025 Motorsport 5 speed shifter winging its way to Oz next week direct from Holman Engineering.Decided to keep him on regular plates for now and will see about classic plates early next year. 

Will try to get the photos up when he is done!

[sealyb]

Good plan. Move it to a higher inland altitude, lower humidity, and zero salt air environment. Your DOKA will love you for it! 

Update on the DoKa. After a long spell at the mechanic, it drove out the door today…to be on a tow truck an hour later with a possible broken CV joint. GoWesty wheels fitted, big brake front and disc replacement rear, Carat-spec lowering and a 025 Motorsport shifter the main changes. Respectful safety mods!     

[sealyb]

Just for others who may consider a big brake upgrade. I had the testing done by Mark Dewhurst Engineering and with a compliance certificate in hand. A bit rusty on the details but if a similar vehicle has been complianced it can be used for others. If anyone needs it, I have the compliance cert. it had virtually no fade despite repeated runs fully loaded…although it does take a long time to run up to testing speed!

A YouTube vid of the testing action. Listen to the power…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LzgnizNdSfA 


Details FYI from the certificate: 
The vehicle is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter that the front and rear brakes have been modified.
The conversion kits manufactured by Gowesty and installed by a licenced mechanic for the front axle comprises of replacement front stub axles, backing plates, mounting brackets, callipers, rotors and brake fluid lines with associated installation components.
The rear drum brake components are removed and replaced with disc rotos and callipers, the kit supplied by Gowesty is complete with adaptor brackets, brake pads, fasteners, brake hoses and park brake assembly.
Brake assessment testing via the Brake assessment manual was conducted to schedule 8 & 10 with the results being kept on file.
The tyres are replaced with 215/70R15 tyres with a rating of 109S.
Suspension travel and rebound with tyre movement has been checked and found not hitting body or suspension, brake line free play checked.
The installation has been done in a tradesman like manner with brake hoses, fuel hoses and wiring secure and the Exhaust cannot fowl on any components or be affected by excessive heat and retaining fasteners comply with section LZ Appendices- Appendix A Fasteners.
The vacuum source was checked and is adequate and a static brake test performed with an outcome of an average deceleration of 59% and a peak deceleration of 73% showing the braking systems complies with the braking standards.
Checklist LG2 and a weighbridge report have been completed and kept on file.
The vehicle continues to comply with affected ADRs listed above.
   

[Oldman]

Niiiice.....
Love the way that it was noted that,
"...the Exhaust cannot fowl on any components...."

You running chickens ?

[sealyb]

Niiiice.....
Love the way that it was noted that,
"...the Exhaust cannot fowl on any components...."

You running chickens ?

He’s referring to the eggshaust…

[Oldman]

Boom Tish !

[sealyb]

Just for others who may consider a big brake upgrade. I had the testing done by Mark Dewhurst Engineering and with a compliance certificate in hand. A bit rusty on the details but if a similar vehicle has been complianced it can be used for others. If anyone needs it, I have the compliance cert. it had virtually no fade despite repeated runs fully loaded…although it does take a long time to run up to testing speed!

A YouTube vid of the testing action. Listen to the power…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LzgnizNdSfA 


Details FYI from the certificate: 
The vehicle is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter that the front and rear brakes have been modified.
The conversion kits manufactured by Gowesty and installed by a licenced mechanic for the front axle comprises of replacement front stub axles, backing plates, mounting brackets, callipers, rotors and brake fluid lines with associated installation components.
The rear drum brake components are removed and replaced with disc rotos and callipers, the kit supplied by Gowesty is complete with adaptor brackets, brake pads, fasteners, brake hoses and park brake assembly.
Brake assessment testing via the Brake assessment manual was conducted to schedule 8 & 10 with the results being kept on file.
The tyres are replaced with 215/70R15 tyres with a rating of 109S.
Suspension travel and rebound with tyre movement has been checked and found not hitting body or suspension, brake line free play checked.
The installation has been done in a tradesman like manner with brake hoses, fuel hoses and wiring secure and the Exhaust cannot fowl on any components or be affected by excessive heat and retaining fasteners comply with section LZ Appendices- Appendix A Fasteners.
The vacuum source was checked and is adequate and a static brake test performed with an outcome of an average deceleration of 59% and a peak deceleration of 73% showing the braking systems complies with the braking standards.
Checklist LG2 and a weighbridge report have been completed and kept on file.
The vehicle continues to comply with affected ADRs listed above.

Have to say that it really is much more impressive with respect to stopping. Extra safety is a reasonable trade for not being exactly standard, but I can live with that.