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Forum: Suspension May 14th 2004, 16:21
Replies: 5
Views: 4,652
Posted By paulgrey
Steering Box maybe...

I have managed to track down some dropped CB performance spindles so I think I will try those and see if that brings the travel back. I have also been told that it could be a result of taking out the...
Forum: Suspension May 11th 2004, 04:13
Replies: 5
Views: 4,652
Posted By paulgrey
hello Bugsoup, Thanks for the info, I...

hello Bugsoup,

Thanks for the info,

I am not sure what you mean by the long beam bolts and how that will make a differance.


I am using 18"/ 7.5" chrome wheels they are quite heavy so I am...
Forum: Suspension May 10th 2004, 06:26
Replies: 5
Views: 4,652
Posted By paulgrey
Narrowed beam teething problems

Hello guys,

Just thought I would post this thead as I am having some teething problems with a 4" narrowed ball joint beam in my 1970 beetle. I have a few question about it below problem.


I am...
Forum: Suspension April 6th 2004, 05:43
Replies: 3
Views: 7,122
Posted By paulgrey
Maybe you should wait until you get them, they...

Maybe you should wait until you get them, they should have the offset marked on the inside of the wheel, preceeded with the letters et. there is a good wheel offset calculator some where in this...
Forum: Suspension April 1st 2004, 06:32
Replies: 3
Views: 7,122
Posted By paulgrey
How big are they? Diameter, depth, offset. ...

How big are they? Diameter, depth, offset.

what sized tyres are you going to run on them?.
Forum: Electrical March 29th 2004, 03:29
Replies: 3
Views: 4,937
Posted By paulgrey
I once found that a brush wasn't contacing...

I once found that a brush wasn't contacing properly on the armature, make sure the brush springs are all ok.
Forum: Electrical March 29th 2004, 03:18
Replies: 6
Views: 6,108
Posted By paulgrey
Have a look at this site, they have a selection...

Have a look at this site, they have a selection of different faces.

http://www.airkewld.com

If they are not what you are after, get hold of a broken speedo, and dismantle it, then take it to a...
Forum: Suspension March 24th 2004, 02:26
Replies: 1
Views: 7,733
Posted By paulgrey
Quick steer kits for ball joint beams???

I have manged to track down a 4" narrowed beam in New Zealand and it is being fitted as we speak. I have heard of people running quick steer kits on their beetles to combat steering problems that you...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2004, 22:10
Replies: 4
Views: 9,028
Posted By paulgrey
Quick steer kits in Ball joint beetles

I have manged to track down a 4" narrowed beam in New Zealand and it is being fitted as we speak. I have heard of people running quick steer kits on their beetles to combat the problems that you get...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 14th 2004, 19:41
Replies: 36
Views: 19,821
Posted By paulgrey
I have decided to design my own system, I would...

I have decided to design my own system, I would like to keep the "stock" apperance i.e. two tips coming out of the rear apron. I thought that the best way to do this would be to come out of the heads...
Forum: Engines March 11th 2004, 23:55
Replies: 194
Views: 70,866
Posted By paulgrey
I am running an external cooler, mounted under...

I am running an external cooler, mounted under the front apron, It works great but I am about to lower it some more and don't want to lose it on a jutter bar somewhere. I am going to mount a mesa...
Forum: Engines March 11th 2004, 02:12
Replies: 194
Views: 70,866
Posted By paulgrey
I use the sharpbuilt shroud and have no clearance...

I use the sharpbuilt shroud and have no clearance problems, I have to admit there has been a bit of milling done on the engine casing to accomodate the fan but it works. Here is a pic,
...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 28th 2004, 20:26
Replies: 1
Views: 3,166
Posted By paulgrey
Type 4 exhaust "recommendations please"

Hi,
I am looking for a tuned exhaust for my Type four, 2.0l beetle. I have had dificulty finding something that will tuck well up into the back of the beetle as I am about to take about another inch...
Forum: Electrical February 25th 2004, 05:44
Replies: 5
Views: 7,321
Posted By paulgrey
I have a beetle that I have just finshed...

I have a beetle that I have just finshed upgrading the interior in, It is a 1970 1500 beetle. I have put in two times MOMO T-2000 bucket seats http://www.momo.it/. The reason I choosed to use MOMO...
Forum: Electrical February 25th 2004, 05:05
Replies: 1
Views: 6,320
Posted By paulgrey
White faced speedo gauges

Hello,

I have seen in some resent magazines "Hot VW's" "VW World" some of the featured cars with white faced speedo gauges, where the standard colours of the gauges are reversed. Does any body...
Forum: Suspension February 24th 2004, 02:24
Replies: 4
Views: 9,028
Posted By paulgrey
Narrowed Front Beams "Recommendations please"

Hello all,

I am currenty looking for advice on narrowed front beams. I have decied that I require one that is 3 to 4 inches narrowed. It is to go into a balljoint beetle, I would like any...
Forum: German Look Tuning November 25th 2003, 03:24
Replies: 36
Views: 19,821
Posted By paulgrey
Mufflers Etc

Hello all,

I am currently in the process of designing a new exhaust for my type 4, 2liter (1500) bettle. I have read your comments on this subject and have relised that there is more to it than...
Forum: Suspension November 21st 2003, 20:22
Replies: 5
Views: 5,479
Posted By paulgrey
The offset of these wheels is ET 43. I am...

The offset of these wheels is ET 43.

I am still having issues fitting them on the front of the beetle, but once I get enough money together I will be looking at getting a beam imported. If anyone...
Forum: Suspension August 7th 2003, 07:04
Replies: 1
Views: 6,651
Posted By paulgrey
Any tips or pit falls when narrowing a front beam on a 1970 1500 beetle?

Hi I am looking for advise on narrowing the front beam of a 1500 1970 beetle, I have to narrow it to fit a new set of 18" wheels. The narrowing is to stop rubbing from the wheel onto the strut...
Forum: Suspension July 24th 2003, 07:11
Replies: 5
Views: 5,479
Posted By paulgrey
Thanks for the tip, there is not a lot of room to...

Thanks for the tip, there is not a lot of room to move but 2-3 inches should be possible... the brakes that are on the front are cross drill standard 1500 front disks and calipers, do you have any...
Forum: Suspension July 22nd 2003, 07:22
Replies: 4
Views: 6,594
Posted By paulgrey
Hi I have just bought a set of 18" by 7.5 rims...

Hi I have just bought a set of 18" by 7.5 rims with an offset of 45et, and am finding that I am getting rubbing on the strut tower and supension arms, I think you will find the same with a 17"...
Forum: Suspension July 22nd 2003, 06:54
Replies: 5
Views: 5,479
Posted By paulgrey
Cool Narrowed fount beam to fit 18" wheels on 1500 beetle

Hello, I have just bought a set of 18" by 7.5" wheels that I am planing to put on my 1500 beetle, the wheels fit but I find that when I to=urn the steering to full lock I am getting contact between...
Forum: Suspension January 10th 2003, 17:37
Replies: 1
Views: 7,776
Posted By paulgrey
Thumbs up 17" or 18" wheels

Hello,
I have been reading the verious different threds in the forums, I have found all the information very helpful however I am at the moment looking at fitting a set of wheels to my 1500 (1970)...
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