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blitzvw November 17th 2008 03:54

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Originally Posted by Wally (Post 68338)
IIRC, the C2 rear 2-pot Brembos were 44mm? Anyways, I really love those calipers!
Work great on the rear of my VW412, speaking of which (see the bridge I'am making :D ):

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/43091.jpg
http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/63256.jpg

Porsche ClassicSport I (BBS made) 7x17 ET55 and 8,5x17 ET52 with 195/45(in the pic still 205/50) and 225/45 rear.
Front calipers are BMW 320, 48mm cups. Adapter plate for the off-set and stud-adaptment

Awesome! I love those wheels :shocked: :angry:

evilC November 17th 2008 10:22

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Originally Posted by Wally (Post 68350)
................... Though I really like how it brakes now, even with the knowledge it could/will lock up in the rear in the end.. I know I' am weird/suicidal :D

Wally, why not just add a bias valve to the rear line or a balance bar m/c's that would retain all you have achieved and allow you to dial in the correct bias?

evilC

Wally November 17th 2008 10:42

That was my second thought Steve ;)
Its just that I have noticed that when fully loaded with family and luggage (i.e. dog) and traveling at speed, braking to a full stop does suffer, which is mainly due to the front brakes (they look just like the orginal cast iron ones, but are only one size bigger) with the non-vented disk.
Therefore I still hope to come up with a solution to mount a nice alu Brembo to the front. Problem there is the spindle, its different from a type 1 so a 944 adapter bearing is maybe not possible...but let me worry 'bout that for a while ;)

evilC November 18th 2008 09:05

Wally,

Why not fit the 944 struts c/w discs, the early ones are a straight replacement and even have the speedo cable hole?

evilC

Wally November 18th 2008 09:57

Not a straight replacement on a 412

flat November 18th 2008 10:15

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Originally Posted by Wally (Post 68362)
...its different from a type 1 so a 944 adapter bearing is maybe not possible...but let me worry 'bout that for a while ;)

Wally, they are the same bearings as BJ/SB. I'd like to come up with something if you're up for it? Probably could do a 996 bolt on kit....:)

Lanner

Wally November 18th 2008 17:42

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Originally Posted by flat (Post 68378)
Wally, they are the same bearings as BJ/SB. I'd like to come up with something if you're up for it? Probably could do a 996 bolt on kit....:)

Lanner

Yes the wheel bearings are the same, but they are wider apart on a 412 than on a bug (any year).... I have the adapter parts to press in, but I am not sure the bearing houses would have enough material left in the 944 hub to reside in...

Lanner, if you could make me something, I would definately be up for it, spindle/hub wise or caster adjustment ;)
You know the top strut bearings are the same in my 412 as in my late 1303 beetle and I need the extra caster on both. So an adjustable caster top bearing plate is still on top of my list. Caster I have now is between 1 and 2 degrees and needs to to 6-8 or so for optimum straight line high speed stability. I already have the Topline caster+ sway-bar bushings, but its not enough. Mayby because of my M030 front spindles but I dunno.

Untill I have some top strut caster-adjustment parts, I don't dare go any faster than 120 mph or so....
The lowered 412 has the same problem. So two sets of these could make this all a happy world :rolleyes:

Well, you can't blame a guy for trying right? (I know you have other engagements ;) )

Thanks,
Walter

flat November 19th 2008 00:04

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Originally Posted by Wally (Post 68388)
Well, you can't blame a guy for trying right?

Wally,

No worries, I'm on the project. But I'm in the process of moving and then off for almost a month. So it'll be into the new year before I have anything concrete to show. Also, not sure if I can get that much adjustment out of them. Will have to get out the slide rule and figure it out :-P. Are your cars sleeping for the winter?

In the interim, I could probably come up with a static upper mount with spherical bearing. No adjustment, but fixed at a certain positive caster. Quick, dirty (and probably cheap). You can guinea pig them for me :)

Lanner

Wally November 19th 2008 03:27

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Originally Posted by flat (Post 68395)
Wally,

No worries, I'm on the project.

Excellent! tnx for confirming :)
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But I'm in the process of moving and then off for almost a month. So it'll be into the new year before I have anything concrete to show. Also, not sure if I can get that much adjustment out of them. Will have to get out the slide rule and figure it out :-P.
If more movement is neccesary for them to work (increase caster by say at least 5 degrees or so), I would not mind filing out the upper strut openings in the body.
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Are your cars sleeping for the winter?
The 1303 is, as I always seem to come up with new plans that require engine and trans to be removed from the 03... but the 412 is my daily driver.

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In the interim, I could probably come up with a static upper mount with spherical bearing. No adjustment, but fixed at a certain positive caster. Quick, dirty (and probably cheap). You can guinea pig them for me :)

Lanner
That would be a very good idea! I could do that easily in a weekend and have the car realigned with the extra caster afterwards.
Cool! if you could make that happen, pls do so. The details we can discuss by PM or mail ;)

Tnx in advance Lanner!
Walter

ferfre007 May 11th 2009 10:40

saludos desde Paraguay!!
 
increible!!!! todoss!!! hermosos!!! :eek:

Jim May 12th 2009 05:46

Mine has 944 rotors all around with single piston calipers,topline versa struts + sport springs & Gaz inserts fully adjustable in 36 positions,beetle stock master cylinder.CUP 3 wheels 17x7.5 ET52 all around in widened fenders 4cm front and 6cm rear with 5.5 wheel spacer.

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vdubfund January 17th 2010 23:09

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Heres my 1964 short SA bug
Test fit of 16 x7 fuchs , fat 205/55/16 rubber, and Porsche 944 hubs. FITS!!! :Djust , Big of rubbing .;) A non euro tire would probably help too. Not as wide.

KaferChris January 22nd 2010 20:52

987 Boxsters 2.7L wheels 17x8 & 6.5
235/45 & 195/45

Stock late IRS rear, 1-1/4" CCC fenders, 924S brakes w/factory ~19mm spacers

Stock 'Ghia beam with adjusters on front, stock fenders, ~17mm spacers


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orange b February 20th 2010 20:48

sorry, I can not good write English language, but I try...

I have these wheels under my car...Enkei, produced in 1983, end buy it over 2 years ago, new in the boxes, (found by a porsche dealer)
front: 8J x 16 ET 11. at the back: 9Jx 16 ET 11.
tires : front: BF Goodrich G-force 195/45/16.
Back: BF Goodrich G-force 225/45/16.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...1.jpg~original

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1303bug June 24th 2010 11:14

any pictures of fuchs wheels on a super ? would they go well ?


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