Forum: Suspension
March 17th 2003, 15:33
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Suspension
March 14th 2003, 17:17
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Replies: 3
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Anyone using wheel adapters temporarily?
Curious. For $$$ reasons, I may need to run Wide-5 to 5x130 wheel adaptors for about 6 months.
Anyone see any major issues with this? I tested fited everything and things "look" good.
I do...
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Forum: Suspension
March 4th 2003, 19:58
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,994
How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle: Suspension,...
How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle: Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance (Speedpro) by James Hale
NO Super Content.
Reads like a series of Magazine articles.
I give it a 6 out of 10....
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Forum: Suspension
March 3rd 2003, 17:14
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,994
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Forum: Suspension
March 3rd 2003, 09:18
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,994
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Forum: Suspension
February 27th 2003, 21:40
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,323
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Forum: Suspension
February 27th 2003, 10:18
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,994
How low before shorter shocks
How low can you drop the front beam with Avis adjusters BEFORE you have to switch over to shorter shocks / dampers to maintain driveability? 1"? 2"?
TIA
-Paul
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Forum: Suspension
February 27th 2003, 10:15
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,323
Quick Steer Mod
I have seen advertised a "quick steering" kit. Does anyone have any experience with this? Especially on a road going car vs a Buggy or Formula Vee where I have seen them used.
It looks like a...
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Forum: Suspension
February 17th 2003, 17:35
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,120
Speedo Accuracy and Wheels
For the life of me I have confused myself...
Given the center hole, speedo cable mount in spindle, does tire diameter really come into play here?
True, a smaller dia tire will rotate more...
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Forum: Engines
January 16th 2003, 16:11
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,006
BAS vs CSP
Well it actually looks like after the Euro to Dollar exchange rate. It would be cheaper to order the BAS system from Germany than the CSP-US marketed similar system.
I am still curious if there...
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Forum: Engines
January 12th 2003, 20:43
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,006
CSP BAS
Anyone know if this exhaust will allow the use of a traditional style Traction Bar, and Camber Compensator???
-Paul
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Forum: Engines
January 10th 2003, 10:47
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,006
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Forum: Engines
January 9th 2003, 09:58
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,006
CSP Exhaust
I am thinking of picking up the CSP performance exhuast system. You may have seen it advertized, it is the one with the dual mufflers up near the heads, and actually exits via the stock rear apron...
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Forum: Engines
December 24th 2002, 10:02
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,786
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Forum: Engines
December 24th 2002, 01:19
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,786
Generic HP Numbers
Has anyone our there seen or pulled together a list with some generic HP ratings based on various engine kits / sizes.
For example Gene Berg's 1776 "kit" is good for 95hp.
Obviously heads cams...
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Forum: Electrical
December 23rd 2002, 10:26
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,134
Nice!
Wow, that is a nice install in the spare well. At a minimum I would take some duct tape (in a matching color) and tape off/around the POSITIVE cable end. This is an old racer trick / mandate for...
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Forum: Suspension
December 19th 2002, 20:31
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,546
Diameters
Man, this forum rocks!
Ok, some good points above. Philippe, how low are you dropped?
Although I have/will have a Puma adjustable front beam, it will be left in the normal ride position. I...
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Forum: Suspension
December 19th 2002, 10:34
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,546
Here is what I am going with...pretty much.
Well I have the wheels I will be using now. Actually they should be arriving any day now. I got a great deal on some Fuchs.
I will have:
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Fuchs 15x6 in the front
Fuchs 15x7 in...
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Forum: Suspension
December 18th 2002, 10:05
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,977
Dan,
Did CB hook you up on the master cyl,...
Dan,
Did CB hook you up on the master cyl, hydraulic side of the config? Mine is a 63 Bug, similar to your 65. If CB did not hook you up, what did you end up with 'hydraulically' speaking.
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Forum: Suspension
December 17th 2002, 15:18
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,797
Stock length shocks or not...
Using both lowered spindles, and lowered spring plates, I can stick with stock length shocks (i.e. Bilstein) right? I have no intention of using an adjustable front beam.
I had someone tell me...
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Forum: Suspension
December 17th 2002, 15:15
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,977
CB Total Solution
Is anyone out there running a total CB Performance solution. As much as I would like to go more extream, budget, etc are keeping me in check. Plus, easy one stop shopping...
I am thinking about...
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Forum: Suspension
December 16th 2002, 16:50
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,546
Stock size fender clearance, optimal setup
Please do not shoot me if the answer to this question has already been posted. I am actually under a time crunch and 'at work' at the moment. Thanks....
First, the set up I have in mind is as...
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