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Here are some of my favorite aircooled VW sites on the web. If a builder or parts dealer is listed here, I've either used their products and/or services on my own car -- or I know them personally and admire their work. In either case, you can't go wrong in dealing with any of them...
Engine & Transaxle Builders / Machine Shops / Repair Shops:
Competition Engineering --Parts and service for everything from daily driven cars to sand cars, drag cars to off-road racing.
DPR Machine Shop --Jose Alvarez is a "recognized industry leader in custom fabricated crankshafts and components".
Harney's Carburator Clinic --Nobody beats Mark Harney when it comes to repairs, selection and tuning advice on Weber, Dellorto, and Solex carburetors.
Kawell Racing Engines (KRE) --Dave Kawell is one of the pioneers of turbo aircooled VWs. Home of the famous Black Moon Rising -- and a stray 'coon or two!
KCR Transmissions --Kevin Richards builds some of the baddest VW transaxles you can find.Raby's Aircooled Technology --Jake Raby is your man if you want to go "Massive" -- as in Type-4 power.
M-Spec Motorsports -If you can dream it, Marty Staggs can fabricate and/or build it.VW Paradise --What can I say? Those Lauffer boys (Jason and Kris) know how to throw down some serious horsepower. Home of the Devil's Hotrod and The Nail.
Forums:
Cal-Look.com --"The global meeting place for everything Cal-look". Can you hear those straight-cuts?
ShopTalkForums.com --Just about everything "for your aircooled pleasure".
TheSamba.com --If you are looking to buy or sell anything related to aircooled VWs, this is the place. Photo gallery, show schedules, and forum too!
UltimateAircooled.com --Brian Watts put together one of the most comprehensive aircooled VW sites on the web. One of my favorites!!!
Volksrods.com --If you are into cutting up your VW, this may be your new home.
VolksWorld.com --"A community of Volkswagen fans" from across the pond hosted by the best VW magazine in the UK.
Indiana-Area Clubs / Shops:
Buggy Works --Parts dealer in Martinsville, IN
Circle City Volkswagen Club (CCVW) --Regional club based out of Indianapolis, IN. Also, my home club.
City of Firsts Volkswagen Club (CFVW) --Regional club based out of Kokomo, IN.
Die deutschen Kameraden (DdK) --"The German Comrades" are the largest group of performance aircooled VWs in the Midwest.Davis Racing --Engine builder and parts dealer in Morristown, IN. Gary Davis is as good as they come!
Drew's Off Road Performance --Engine builder and parts dealer in Columbiana, OH.
Harsh Winters VW Club --Regional club based out of Chicago, IL. I'm a (distant) member as well.
Larry's Off Road --Engine builder and parts dealer in Dayton, OH.
Old Fort VW Club --Regional club based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Magazines / Media:
Dune Buggies and Hot VW's --US based aircooled VW magazine. Home of the "Cal Look".
Ocean Street Videos --"Videos on everything from stock VW's on up to hi-performance aircooled Volkswagen drag racing."Super VW Magazine --Aircooled VW magazine from France (in French).
Ultra VW Magazine --Aircooled VW magazine from the United Kingdom
VolksCast Radio --Ray Iddings brings you coverage of VW happenings from all over the nation and beyond.
Volkswagen Racing News --Steven Hawes of "Holeshot Photography" brings VW racing news back to the web.
VolksWorld --Europe's best selling aircooled VW magazine.
VW Trends --Home of the now defunct US-based aircooled VW magazine. RIP.VW TV --"The online video source for VW culture, enthusiasts and all those who are in awe of the aircooled experience."
Parts Dealers / Manufacturers:
Autocraft Engines --"Your source for VW Type-1 midget, drag and off-road high performance products and engines".
Big Wig Racing --If you're looking some custom aluminum panel work, Ric Campbell can hook you up. Awesome work!
Bugpack --"Better parts. Better performance.".
CB Performance --Rick Tomlinson and Pat Downs turns out some "quality high performance racing products."
Creative Car Craft --The absolute best quality fiberglass body components you will find for an aircooled VW.
Custom & Speed Parts -- European manufacturer of "quality performance & restoration parts".EIS (Econo International Supply) -Great source for OEM and aftermarket aircooled VW parts, especially replacement glass.
Engle Cams --The "finest name in racing cams."Geers Engineering --Shawn Geers is the self-proclaimed "leader in high performance VW motors". Not saying he isn't.
Gene Berg Enterprises --High quality parts "for those that can only afford to do the job once".
JayCee Enterprises -- Jack Sacchette puts out some high quality billet race parts -- and race engines.
MassiveType4 --Need a DTM (down-the-middle) cooling shroud for your Type-I or Type-IV? Once again, Jake Raby comes through.
Mid-America Motorworks --Mike Yeager and team carry a wide selection of aircooled VW parts - and do a lot for the hobby.SCAT --One of the oldest aircooled VW parts manufacturing companies in the US.
Sway-A-Way --"An industry leader in suspension technology" for VWs.
Wolfsburg West --"The ultimate source for Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Bus restoration parts."
Racer / Enthusiast Sites:
Blitzkrieg Racing --Clyde Berg, "Erik the Red" Ormosen, Matt Davis, and "Muffler Mike" Shelden tear it up.
Dyno Don Chamberlin --Dyno Don is "the voice of VW drag racing." Bah-bah-bah-ba-ba-baaaaaaah!Frenchy's Rides --Frenchy Dehoux has built some of the cleanest looking VWs in history. No wonder they call him is "Dr. Detail".
Lawless Designs --Home of Mike Lawless and the White Knuckle Ride.
Muffler Mike Racing --"Muffler Mike" Shelden's site.
Outlaw Flat Four --These guys from "over the pond" can really put it down and hook 'em up.
Staggs Racing --Home of Marty Staggs, the Enfourcer and Little Giant Killer.
VW Racing Organizations / Point Series:
ECPRA --East Coast Pro Racing Association
NASA --National Auto Sports Association
PRA --Volkswagen Drag Racing Pro Racing AssociationTeam RFC --"Racers for Christ". If you're pushing the limits, it can't hurt to have Him riding along with you.
TVWDRA --Texas Volkswagen Drag Racing Association
TXPRA --Texas Pro Racing Association
SEVWA --Southeastern Volkswagen Association
VW Technical Sites:
Nate's Aircooled Tech --A "virtual aircooled repair site".
Rob and Dave's Aircooled Volkswagen Pages --Great site "for the shade tree mechanic".
The BugShop --Good general "how to" site. Check out the restoration of the '57 Beetle -- lots of pictures.Type 4: Secrets Revealed --If you're looking to build a Type-IV, Tom "Tuna" Slider has put together ab informative site.
VW Related Sites (Other):
Auto Illustrations by Lemorris Harris --Lemorris is another talented automotive illustrator. Check him out.
Beetle Birth Check --Find out the month and year your car was manufactured. For cars manufactured January 1940 to January 1980.
Bug Builder --Brett Marek's "Bug Builder" is a Cre8tiv1.
BusSelecta --Build the Beetle, Bus, Type-III or Porsche of your dreams online. Awesome!!!
Big Deal's Web World --If you saw an issue of CARtoons in the mid-70s, you've seen Dave Deal work. Classic!!!
Brian Watts Photography --Brian Watts of www.UltimateAircooled.com fame also shoots some awesome pictures.
Car Art by John Jaranson --John does great cartoons, concept cars, renditions, illustrations and top-of-the-line graphics and logos.MaquetteDecox.com --Cool site for those that enjoy builder air-cooled VWs on a smaller scale and budget.
Uniroyal Fun Cup --A little road race game for you German Look fans.
VW Collectibles --"Your #1 choice for VW and Porsche-related gifts! Based in the UK, but ship worldwide.
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