Forum: Suspension
February 18th 2011, 18:32
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,885
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Forum: Interior
December 8th 2010, 22:20
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,399
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Forum: Electrical
November 8th 2010, 17:53
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,557
Wiring Harness
What have people with 73 and later superbeetles been doing for a complete wiring harness? Can't understand why they are not available, seems like a popular enough series of years and cars. The have...
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Forum: Suspension
June 16th 2010, 23:21
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Replies: 35
Views: 11,580
I noticed that qa1 makes a 2.5" coilover spring...
I noticed that qa1 makes a 2.5" coilover spring with a progressive rate of 100-200lb/inch. This would puts us in a sweet range. The only issue is its a 12" spring. Anyone try progressive rate springs...
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Forum: Suspension
April 30th 2010, 12:23
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,034
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Forum: Suspension
April 30th 2010, 12:20
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,034
Last time I was in europe i picked up a set of...
Last time I was in europe i picked up a set of each. Got a good price. Yes they are adjustable. although not top adjustable, must compress the rod and turn clockwise or counterclockwise. I was...
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Forum: Suspension
July 1st 2009, 16:58
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,120
Actually if you take the 944 strut and use a...
Actually if you take the 944 strut and use a threaded collar with a 10" spring you have about a 1.5-2" drop off the start along with more adjustability based on the threaded collar. As for shocks I...
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Forum: Wanted
June 8th 2009, 15:09
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,938
hub/stub
I need 1 hub and stub axle for steel 83-85 944 rear arms
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Forum: Transmissions
June 5th 2009, 07:48
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,150
Tranny mid mount
Debating on which tranny mid mount, weld on tabs with rubber bushings or simple type with urethane stoppers that rubs/forces againt the underside of the frame horns. I would assume the noise...
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Forum: Suspension
May 5th 2009, 11:22
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,091
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Forum: Suspension
May 4th 2009, 21:03
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,091
Steering box options
I will probably need a new steering box. Why are these boxes so pricey? Makes the R&P conversion more and more appealing. I know there use to be a rebuild kit for our boxes but they don't make that...
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Forum: Suspension
February 14th 2007, 23:39
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,214
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Forum: Body
January 24th 2007, 21:52
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,360
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Forum: Suspension
April 28th 2006, 17:19
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,238
I found with the max pressure of any tires on a...
I found with the max pressure of any tires on a bug, makes the steering too light and the car tends to be bouncy. Go with the recommended 18psi maybe max upto 22psi never had problems, and the tires...
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Forum: Suspension
February 12th 2006, 14:35
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,758
konis
Anyone ever try 80-2149 sport konis on the rear of an irs, I got 80-2149 (not sport). I have a chance to get my hands on 80-2149 sports, is there a dramatic difference over the non sport versions?
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Forum: Wanted
August 2nd 2005, 13:29
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,279
arms
I have bare rear alu arms from a 1987 944?
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Forum: Suspension
July 31st 2005, 18:05
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,830
944 alu arms
Do the spring plates from a 1985 944 bolt up to the later early type alu arms?
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Forum: Vdub Engineering
July 5th 2005, 22:15
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,473
Bump
Damn right I need those.
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Forum: Suspension
June 16th 2005, 22:43
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,918
relocating tie rods
Can someone explain to me why if using 944 spindles on a 1303 do we have to relocate the tie rods (944 mount from bottom, require from the top). When I had my setup with the stock spindles but...
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Forum: Suspension
June 7th 2005, 18:39
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,621
track control arm mountings
Was looking through the Bentley manual the other day and under the body section it mentions something about the track control arm mountings being slightly relocated in 1974. Anyone know why the...
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Forum: Body
May 10th 2005, 13:52
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,952
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Forum: Suspension
March 22nd 2005, 19:40
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,770
18 inch wheels
Will I require spacers for the following wheels 18x8.5(52mm offset ) upfront and 18x10(48mm offset) rear. Probably will go with a 205-215 tire upfront and 245-265 tire out back. Will have coilover...
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Forum: Body
March 22nd 2005, 19:25
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,952
flared fenders
Why is it only the german suppliers have those amazing looking widened flared fenders. I contacted Glass Action and CCC and they have no intention on making such fenders, no demand, although they...
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Forum: Suspension
February 22nd 2005, 17:03
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,406
Thanks for the info, I was going to consider...
Thanks for the info, I was going to consider something from overseas but the euro is just way too strong compared to the canadian dollar, so it gets way too expensive, the ground control setup seems...
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Forum: Suspension
February 21st 2005, 22:24
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,636
front coil over confusion
Okay the recommended spring rate for front coil overs on our cars are 75 to 100, then why does it state in the service manual 1 red paint mark 500-514lb, 2 red paint marks 516-529lb, 3 red paint...
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