rear shocks

[Stuart]

I need to buy new rear shocks for my 1979 1303 "vert" with a 944 T suspension(alloy arms). On the front I have a kerscher adjustable suspension with red koni's. What should i drive in the rear, red ore yellow koni's or maybe an other brand? On ebay there is a pair of yellow 944T shocks that would bold perfect to my setup without any modification(I think). Any advice welcome!!

[MattKab]

Whatever you choose, the bolt hole for the lower shock' mount is 14mm.

The 951 shocks are almost twice the size of a Bugs in every dimension!

When I mock fitted my ali arms I noticed a mis-alignment between the top shocker bolt and the M12 thread in the chassis casting. Please tell me if you notice this too. I have only fitted up one side so far, just for

What diameter rear torsion bars are you trying, if not the originals? I think they maybe too soft for a cornering Karmann :silly:

Matt

I'm happy with my Koni yellow's, adjustment set to 1 full turn back from maximum (2.5 turns min. to max.)

[Wally]

Originally posted by MattKab

When I mock fitted my ali arms I noticed a mis-alignment between the top shocker bolt and the M12 thread in the chassis casting. Please tell me if you notice this too. I
Matt



Matt,
Your remark finally made sense to me when I saw the Remmele rear coil-over set-up last weekend at Spa, where Remmele had a small stand.
The Remmele set-up has heim-joints at the lower end ! and I think it is because of the mis-alignment you have noticed! The heim-joints correct the mis-alignment and also correct any mis-alignment during the in-and-out movement of the trailing arms.
Man, his set-ups are well thought-out, but very expensive...

Walter

[MattKab]

Wally,

Is their rear coil-over bespoke to the 951 arms on an IRS VW? I would love to see a Remelle display, his kit (what little I have seen) is all mind-blowing I agree. I'm not sure I can afford to get a price, let alone buy some! ;)

I am hoping to get over to Spa in the next couple of years, I've seen pics of VW's on the track and that sure is my cup of tea. I would love to have my T4 in place so I don't get mistaken for a Frenchman, or passed by a Bus!

Thanks,

Matt

[Wally]

Originally posted by MattKab
Wally,

Is their rear coil-over bespoke to the 951 arms on an IRS VW? Thanks,

Matt

Yeh, they have 'm for those arms (thats what I drive as well).
Price for a front coil-over set-up was 550 euro and rear coil-over was 740 euro. Lets say I asked it for you :-)

Hope to see you next year at Spa. Truly a 'must-go' event.

Greetings,
Walter