making my own struts or 1303 conversion

[thelazerviking]

how are adjust-a-struts? i haven't used them but i think there are probably more preferrable things.

i'm thinking about making my own struts (1302)
i don't think i would know how to go about doing it, like with what materials and all

i was also thinking about converting over to 1303 struts because some other VW and porsche struts fit

i gotta go all hi-tech, ya know?

maybe i can just take the whole front setup off a porsche or rabbit or golf or osmething

[EvilOval]

I know that Superman had made a set of struts that were really sweet and were extremely adjustable. I think you could either p/m him for the article or it may actually be somewhere on this site or on Superbeetlesonly.com. These struts where similar to the Maxx units but instead of a ring to adjust the ride height he used a screw type collar.

[Steve C]

Hi

Im going later 1303 struts on my new bug. I came across these struts for jap cars in a local magazine. They besides adjustable spring seats they feature adjustable height bases. The 2 bolt setup looks like it could be adapted to the late 1303 steering knuckle.

Steve

http://www.otomoto.com.au/HDSystems/HSleft.jpg

[LOAF]

KW makes some too.. Don't have the mag next to me, plus baby in one hand and typing with the other ;)

will try later.. but they mentioned beetle specific aplication
loaf

[Steve C]

Hi Loaf

Do KW have a website?

Steve

[LOAF]

Steve this is the Vendor Site where I saw them.. curtousy of Ultra VW

www.feine-cabrios.de

Reads KW Coilovers for all 1302/1303 cabrio/saloon model

Individual lowering from 45-70mm at the front and 10-40 mm at the rear.. 789 lbs..

Contact info +44 (0) 1348 891 327

or

http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/index.php this is there US site, haven't checked yet, but could be a good start also..

Alex

[LOAF]

Sneaked on the site before the Mrs caught me;)

Coilover Variant 2

The are listed in the US site

http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_Products/20_KW_Coilovers/40_Application_List/index.php?modell_1=Beetle&level=3&hersteller_1=VOLKSWAGEN&gruppe=all

But not to cheap..

Beetle 1302 + 1303, Sedan + Convertible 07/70-03/81(11,13,15) 45-70/10-45 1.7-2.7/0.4-1.7 1395

Beetle 1302 + 1303, Sedan + Convertible 07/70-03/81(11,13,15) 45-70/10-45 1.7-2.7/0.4-1.7 1395


Specs are listed. and may have camber plates.. but could not tell..

oh oh I hear some steps.. gotta run