Forum: Suspension
October 23rd 2008, 16:06
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,290
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Forum: Suspension
October 22nd 2008, 11:31
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Suspension
October 21st 2008, 15:05
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Suspension
October 20th 2008, 17:06
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Replies: 15
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Hmm, A arms it is, I will probably just do a...
Hmm, A arms it is, I will probably just do a similar design to the ones RLR sells then with a lower a arm and upper coil over. Thank you for bringing up the point about the transverse leaf spring and...
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Forum: Suspension
October 20th 2008, 09:54
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Replies: 15
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Thank you evil c for you valuable information....
Thank you evil c for you valuable information. The Opel front axle is a double a arm suspension set up with a leaf spring running across from one side to the other forcing a loss of friction of one...
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Forum: Suspension
October 20th 2008, 05:46
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,290
Mid engine Karmann Ghia
I didnt know for sure where to post this so here it goes. First off thank you to everyone who has answered my questions in the past you have been a great help to me.
Realistically how would a...
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Forum: Transmissions
October 18th 2008, 14:29
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,041
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Forum: Transmissions
October 17th 2008, 13:26
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Transmissions
October 13th 2008, 08:46
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Replies: 10
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Trustworthy place to buy a g50
Where is a good place to buy a g 50? I only know of ebay and haven't been able to check pelican yet. Thanks. Also does anyone know the gearing, or a link to where I can find out what the gearing is...
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Forum: Brakes
September 22nd 2008, 08:16
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,232
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Forum: Suspension
September 22nd 2008, 08:14
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Suspension
September 17th 2008, 10:13
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,054
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Forum: Suspension
September 16th 2008, 18:40
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,054
It says your in Dayton, Ohio. I am north of...
It says your in Dayton, Ohio. I am north of dayton and was wondering if we could get together sometime and I could look at your Ghia? I am in the process of building a Ghia myself. Thanks
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Forum: Brakes
September 15th 2008, 07:44
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,232
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Forum: Brakes
September 8th 2008, 20:18
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,232
I searched with better terms and found out that...
I searched with better terms and found out that it is a lot easier to mount Porsche brakes on drum spindles. Disc spindles create a problem where the caliper must be cut, drilled, and taped. Sorry...
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Forum: Brakes
September 7th 2008, 19:53
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Replies: 5
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944 NA calipers
I have searched and it always is that someone is putting na porsche calipers on VW drum spindles. But I must know is it easier to make brackets and mount na calipers to vw drum spindles or disc...
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Forum: Suspension
September 6th 2008, 20:01
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,054
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Forum: Suspension
September 5th 2008, 21:08
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,019
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Forum: Suspension
September 5th 2008, 12:28
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,019
Yeah I was trying to stay away from having a...
Yeah I was trying to stay away from having a cage. Yes it is a ball joint beam. How to the chassis stiffeners perform. I believe they are the ones that bolt below the pan in the rear I cant think of...
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Forum: Suspension
September 4th 2008, 20:23
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,019
Alright I know this is a significant difference...
Alright I know this is a significant difference but how much bracing do you think would be needed for just a 2.2 Subaru maxing 150hp 150tq being driven as a daily driver and nothing else. No G force...
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Forum: Suspension
September 1st 2008, 20:18
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,019
I have seen some with kafer braces only and I...
I have seen some with kafer braces only and I wonder if that would be enough? I just feel that there would still be a bit of flexing in the chassis/ body. Does anyone wiht more knowledge about this...
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Forum: Suspension
September 1st 2008, 18:10
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,954
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Forum: Suspension
September 1st 2008, 13:31
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,954
Alright I measured the 944 rear torsion I had...
Alright I measured the 944 rear torsion I had lying around and it 59.75" from one side to the other where the wheels mount up at. And with some porsche wheels setting out another 2" easy per side...
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Forum: Suspension
September 1st 2008, 13:14
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,019
Sorry still a little new to the whole forum...
Sorry still a little new to the whole forum thing. I plan on building a daily driver that I could auto cross whenever. As stated above Subaru engine somewhere in the 240bhp range and a 915...
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Forum: Suspension
August 31st 2008, 21:03
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,019
Chassis bracing
I started a new thread because the old one was originally about a tube chassis and now I am wondering about bracing a stock Vw chassis.
How much bracing do you feel is required to safely run a...
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