Forum: Suspension
November 12th 2002, 07:59
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,966
Usually a car is configured for a 60-40...
Usually a car is configured for a 60-40 front/rear or 70-30 bias so that hard braking during cornering doesn't lock up the back wheels. The master cylinder creates the bias by pushing more fluid to...
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Forum: Suspension
November 12th 2002, 03:25
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,966
Hi Martin,
You need pre 86 944 parts (non...
Hi Martin,
You need pre 86 944 parts (non turbo if you want them to fit under stock wings). They will fit to either swingaxle or IRS without too much trouble at all.
The easiest way is to buy...
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Forum: Members Rides
November 11th 2002, 02:12
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,824
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Forum: German Look Tuning
November 6th 2002, 04:01
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,365
Alex,
Here are a few suggestions for some...
Alex,
Here are a few suggestions for some subtle mods that you can do to keep the front end down without resorting to spoilers and vents.
I'd either lower the front a little more or raise the...
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Forum: Suspension
November 5th 2002, 04:40
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,995
Hi,
The backing plates from a 944 come...
Hi,
The backing plates from a 944 come separate to the trailing arms in either steel or aluminium and replace the bearing covers. However, he may be talking about the 944 turbo trailing arms...
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Forum: Suspension
November 2nd 2002, 03:23
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,347
NEVER WELD YOUR SPINDLES!!!
55 rag,
Take my advice and DO NOT weld the spindles under any circumstances! They are cast and therefore the heat from welding will seriously change the temperament of the steel weakening them to...
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Forum: Suspension
October 28th 2002, 02:35
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,648
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Forum: Suspension
October 22nd 2002, 04:50
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,457
Hi,
If I were you I'd keep my options open...
Hi,
If I were you I'd keep my options open and have a set painted or powder coated as it'll give you more choice for style and more importantly, offset especially if you decide on 18's!
Good...
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Forum: Engines
October 22nd 2002, 02:37
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Replies: 18
Views: 18,805
Hi MassiveTypeIV,
I am in the process of...
Hi MassiveTypeIV,
I am in the process of building a no expense spared '55 oval show/street car. I want an engine and gearbox for reliability and awesome street performance. If I was to take the...
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Forum: Engines
October 21st 2002, 09:29
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Replies: 18
Views: 18,805
Has anyone heard of the Type 1 Hi-Po Aluminium...
Has anyone heard of the Type 1 Hi-Po Aluminium case? They are made in Brazil by a company called Auto-Linea and have been put through their paces in several race cars and rails with outstanding...
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Forum: Transmissions
October 15th 2002, 01:57
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Replies: 4
Views: 24,540
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Forum: Suspension
October 14th 2002, 04:17
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,599
Whether you the fit 944 standard discs or the...
Whether you the fit 944 standard discs or the turbo discs, the track increase is the same, 26mm. The only difference is the diameter of the disc surface. If you are using 4-pot brembos I'd stick with...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
October 8th 2002, 10:17
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Replies: 30
Views: 17,500
Hi Sandeep,
Rude looking brakes and wheels!...
Hi Sandeep,
Rude looking brakes and wheels! Just out of interest...What size and ET are your rims, tyres etc. cos I still have a problem with my rear track width! (posted in the wheels and tyres...
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Forum: Suspension
October 8th 2002, 03:14
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,210
Hi vert,
I'm sure hot66, myself and others...
Hi vert,
I'm sure hot66, myself and others needing to do the same modification would really appreciate a tech article on the subject if you get a chance ;)
I'm having the same troubles myself....
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Forum: Suspension
October 8th 2002, 02:53
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,478
Hi Eduardo,
Your rear suspension is...
Hi Eduardo,
Your rear suspension is swingaxle, not IRS. The 901 box is designed for use with cv joints and driveshafts therefore it can only be used with IRS. To fit the IRS you'd have to weld...
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Forum: Suspension
October 4th 2002, 06:06
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,543
Hi hot66,
Yes I did have a look at your...
Hi hot66,
Yes I did have a look at your post. My situation is very similar. The wheel rims stick out about the same amount as on your bug but with the tyre fitted the problem is pronounciated even...
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Forum: German Look Tuning
October 2nd 2002, 09:54
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Replies: 273
Views: 497,224
My definition of German look...
Look at any of the German factory built cars in the last decade, Porsche, VW, BMW, Mercedes, and you will see that they are all purposeful, very well engineered, technically advanced and clean in...
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Forum: Off Topic
October 2nd 2002, 08:31
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,877
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Forum: Suspension
October 2nd 2002, 06:43
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,543
Hi Alex,
I am using the early 944 rear hubs...
Hi Alex,
I am using the early 944 rear hubs on standard beetle splines. Bolted over these are 944 Turbo discs without spacers.
I am wondering though, whether the trailing arms are actually...
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Forum: Suspension
October 2nd 2002, 03:38
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,543
Hi Alex,
Believe me, no amount of bending...
Hi Alex,
Believe me, no amount of bending the rear wings will allow me to fit the rims and 944 brakes on the car. The Wheel, tyre, brake and IRS combo has increased the rear track by about 2...
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Forum: Suspension
October 1st 2002, 09:33
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,543
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Forum: Suspension
October 1st 2002, 08:20
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,543
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the quick response!
I...
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the quick response!
I only just recently bought the wheels because they were the biggest offsets I could get (52ET). So that leaves me with two other options. I think that I...
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Forum: Suspension
October 1st 2002, 03:36
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,561
I have a '55 shell on a '68 pan with NOS front...
I have a '55 shell on a '68 pan with NOS front wings. When I bolted the body back on I found it is easily possible not to get it 100% straight. After a little adjustment I have identical clearance...
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Forum: Suspension
October 1st 2002, 03:13
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,586
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Forum: Suspension
October 1st 2002, 03:07
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,543
Rear track width problem!
Hi everyone,
I recently swopped my swing axle suspension for IRS and fitted 944T brakes to the rear. I am running 17" 7.5J with a 52ET and 215/45 tyres. I now find that these mods have increased...
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