pies Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 but the downside of lowering the rear is too much negative camber. downside? too much rear camber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Well duhh piesy. You know what he means... And he knows what other guy means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 A couple of people have asked how to lower a bug. Heres a 1 minute (to type up) how to... Step 1: pull the beam remove the extra bits, should look something like this: Too anyone contemplating this job it should be pretty obvious how the front suspension works from the above pic. But just in case, there are torsion bars running across the beams fixed in the middle by a set screw. Step 2: pop down to your local aircooled vw shop (most cities have them) or fire up the internet and buy a pair of adjusters. They should cost less than $40 NZ each. Step 3: cut the centre section (with the set screw in it) out of each beam and weld in the adjuster. If your after the tucked front wheel look now is a good time to remove a couple of inches from your beam. disclaimer: these arn't pics from mine (there weren't any taken) and fyi drilling out the set screw and removing the shocks works but isnt the best way to lower a beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hey UncleJakeJust a quick question (and probably very dumb) but why hasn't anyone built a VW for pre 65 - theres an absolute bucketload of aftermarket parts to make them go and handle after all. Personal choice would not to use a bug, but a variant fastback or such (assuming better aero) Good question. There has been at least one Pre65 Beetle but it has not been raced for a long while. A Tauranga guy was in the process of building one about three years ago but I don't think he got very far. It would be a very interesting concept if you could get it to handle properly - which I think would be difficult I don't know if anyone has thought of a Variant before though. That could be balistic given the awesome traction and lower centre of gravity. Fastbacks didn't come out until 1966 so they would not qualify Sorry for Spam - but it is somewhat relevant to 10Speed's dub of doom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I don't know if anyone has thought of a Variant before though. That could be balistic given the awesome traction and lower centre of gravity. Fastbacks didn't come out until 1966 so they would not qualify Sorry for Spam - but it is somewhat relevant to 10Speed's dub of doom I think you'd still face the handling problems in a variant, they were all still swing axels back then opposed to 'irs'. coupled with the extra body weight. Having said that though, it would sure look cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobumps Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 15off white mmm Also no bumpers look good but would be interested in seeing some smoothed bumpers tucked up nice n close to the body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Regarding your interior colour scheme - I reckon the original is choice. Stick with something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Absolutely the sweetest looking and most original (imo) car on this site. SO fucking rad. -Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 15off white mm off white it is then, ordered this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 awesome boe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdubrus Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstarboi Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Very cool dude - I so want one! No doubt you have seen this site?? http://www.volksrods.com/ Much inspiration there! Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombsquad Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Just found this topic, and on behalf on me and other people on my couch... your bug is F**king sick!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Were is it off to. Man this thing is sweet! wheel/tyre combo look dope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yeh, whats going on eh? I also love this thing, sooo hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgySam Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Im taking credit for this going back on track. I CONSTANTLY nag you about this whenever see you. Stoked it is finally getting some love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 you and everyone else who actually remembers I own it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgySam Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 HOLY CRAP SOMETHING IS HAPPENING TO THIS! EXCITE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 ^ This, and I secretly spotted you today collecting Puch. I was running to the gym though so didn't wave/I so should have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlades Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Bro. This bug is sick! You should do the front bumper thing though, check out this link...viewtopic.php?f=17&t=31396, these bugs look frikin sick with the front bumper, but the back looks sick without the bumper. Nice looking bug, looking forward to seeing this all done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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