why are there no tech articles for supers?

vwboy72bug · #1 April 1st 2005, 16:20

all i see on the tech section is stuff about regular beetles, why not supers? porsche brakes, lowering, nothing for me to use on a super. just wondering

**NO_H2O** · #2 April 1st 2005, 20:43

Most of the articles will work on a Super(ior) or a standard. The brake tech articles (2ea) look to be done on standards, but to do a super all you need is the 944 spinle/rotors, 73.5 and later control arms/struts and Kerscher ball joints. Then bolt them up.

vwboy72bug · #3 April 1st 2005, 20:50

ahh, did not know that. still wouldn't mind seeing a few articles for the "bastard" vw

heh, i konw it's not a bastard, but thats what all my friends with standards call it

vwboy72bug · #4 April 2nd 2005, 01:21

with the 944 spindles and the 74+ struts, will porsche 17's clear? or should i go with the maxx struts also

**NO_H2O** · #5 April 2nd 2005, 01:35

I'm running MaxxStruts.
Around here (GL'ville) the Super(ior) is not thought of as a Bastard. It is the bug of choice for most.

ricola · #6 April 4th 2005, 04:37

I thought it was all going to be simple for an 03 too, but when I researched it isn't just a case of swapping over the spindles and using Kerscher ball joints.

There is also:

+ve camber in the Porsche spindles needs correcting (triple C camber bolts?)

Extending the tie rods

track increase (need late 03 parts which are wider and the brakes add another 10mm per side?) Only early spindles have the speedo cable hole in them.

I think a tech article is needed!

Rich

#7 March 16th 2008, 00:14

why not just widen the front n rear fenders n be done with it. add adapters on the stock drums

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