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Forum: Suspension March 17th 2005, 17:43
Replies: 28
Views: 18,368
Posted By Jeza
Thanks Wally, the urethane bushes make an...

Thanks Wally, the urethane bushes make an enourmous difference to the handleing of supers!

John, yes that rack I believe is a late 1303 rack fitted to an early 03 (which previously had a steering...
Forum: Suspension March 16th 2005, 19:58
Replies: 28
Views: 18,368
Posted By Jeza
John This shot of Steve C's new project car...

John

This shot of Steve C's new project car that has been converted to R&P may help
http://www.clubvw.org.au/images/Steves_1303.1.jpg

Cheers
Jeremy
Forum: Suspension March 16th 2005, 19:30
Replies: 28
Views: 18,368
Posted By Jeza
Excellent picture Wally. I have a slightly...

Excellent picture Wally.

I have a slightly off topic question - what brand swaybar are you using?

Thanks
Jeremy
Forum: Suspension March 12th 2005, 00:55
Replies: 4
Views: 4,686
Posted By Jeza
How about slotting the top holes for the strut...

How about slotting the top holes for the strut mount, and using the camber plus kit to shorten the arms (ie add more positive camber) and use the triple C bolt to control the amount on the wheel.
...
Forum: Suspension March 10th 2005, 21:45
Replies: 4
Views: 4,686
Posted By Jeza
Check your camber- I can't tell from the pic if...

Check your camber- I can't tell from the pic if you've got positive or negative.

But the 944 spindle (steering knuckle) has a lot more positive camber than the supers one and often thats the...
Forum: Body March 9th 2005, 20:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,481
Posted By Jeza
My 1302 was badly rusted along that top seal that...

My 1302 was badly rusted along that top seal that the wiper motor sits under.

I got a replacement section off a freind that was breaking his old 1500 and got that welded in place (they were the...
Forum: Suspension March 2nd 2005, 03:29
Replies: 10
Views: 5,514
Posted By Jeza
If your checking out vdubcustoms I would...

If your checking out vdubcustoms I would seriously consider their other kits (they do a Golf variation?) as the early 944 callipers are really heavy!

That is unless you already have the 944 set...
Forum: Suspension March 1st 2005, 16:38
Replies: 7
Views: 4,102
Posted By Jeza
Yep there is a lot to think about when fitting...

Yep there is a lot to think about when fitting these, and realistically the stock Disc set up is very good, when it is in good condition.

Don't for get that the 944 single pot set up is best used...
Forum: Suspension March 1st 2005, 16:28
Replies: 5
Views: 4,899
Posted By Jeza
The top fittings are for the remote reservoir. ...

The top fittings are for the remote reservoir.
2 fitting (closest to the bulk head mount) are for the front circuit
1 fitting for the rear.

If you have the single pot 944 brakes then this is the...
Forum: Suspension March 1st 2005, 16:21
Replies: 10
Views: 5,514
Posted By Jeza
If you'd like to stick with stock (OEM)...

If you'd like to stick with stock (OEM) replacement parts I would have thought you'd be better off using the 944 ball joint and fitting the suitable mount for it onto the end of the 1303 control arm....
Forum: Suspension January 24th 2005, 23:43
Replies: 6
Views: 6,335
Posted By Jeza
I think it depends on the roads in your country /...

I think it depends on the roads in your country / region as well. As VW1303 mentions he uses 150 lbs springs, as do a lot of the Australian guys. A lot of the US guys use 80 lbs springs.

If...
Forum: Brakes January 18th 2005, 17:22
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Adrian That combo sounds almost perfect :) ...

Adrian

That combo sounds almost perfect :)

I thought the CB kit was very similar in bias

Keep us informed with how you get on.

Cheers
Jeremy
Forum: Brakes January 2nd 2005, 20:28
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Thanks for the post Matt Someone else...

Thanks for the post Matt

Someone else speaking sense to reinforce the important points.

CU
Jeremy
Forum: Brakes December 16th 2004, 04:15
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Wally I think Che might have been refering...

Wally

I think Che might have been refering to the 2 pistons such as in a standard ghia calliper with 2 40mm pistons.

Some one in our club explained it to me a while back but I completely...
Forum: Brakes December 15th 2004, 20:04
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Good question! I can't say as I know the...

Good question!

I can't say as I know the answer to that, but hopefully some activity on here will lure in a hydralics / fluids engineer to answer
:D

Cheers
Jeremy
Forum: Suspension December 14th 2004, 17:33
Replies: 9
Views: 5,385
Posted By Jeza
Hello Jonathan I guess your struts don't...

Hello Jonathan

I guess your struts don't have a slotted hole with camber adjust?

The golf mk1 and the 944 both have a slotted hole with a cam type bolt.

The H&R bolt is one option is you...
Forum: Suspension December 13th 2004, 01:35
Replies: 9
Views: 6,072
Posted By Jeza
Zen Not sure if you've got things sorted...

Zen

Not sure if you've got things sorted yet, but heres a link to a table that could be of use
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=14618&pid=100702

Table...
Forum: Suspension November 25th 2004, 17:11
Replies: 9
Views: 7,424
Posted By Jeza
loctite only helps if you have actually tightened...

loctite only helps if you have actually tightened the bolt up in the first place, it won't stop a finger tight bolt from being only finger tight.

I double and triple check all bolts before taking...
Forum: Brakes October 21st 2004, 16:16
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Jonathan Sorry I havn't come back with any...

Jonathan

Sorry I havn't come back with any more info, the car is requiring some rust repair, and I have been waiting to borrow a welder. I say the car will be back on the road soon, but not being...
Forum: Brakes October 5th 2004, 17:22
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
hot66 I can't say for sure about the VW...

hot66

I can't say for sure about the VW fittings for the remote reservoir lines as mine didn't fit. My master cylinder is a stock one from a '71 1302. Ricola used the fittings from his Beetle...
Forum: Brakes September 24th 2004, 16:57
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
From the info I have (Disc Brakes Australia, DBA)...

From the info I have (Disc Brakes Australia, DBA) the original thickness is 20mm front and rear.



Check out Steve Cs brakes - he made a bracket to mount 996 rears to the original VW steering...
Forum: Brakes September 19th 2004, 18:34
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Hello all I have been meaning to reply for...

Hello all

I have been meaning to reply for quite some time to let people watching this thread know how I got on with the 944 MC.

Well it took a bit of fiddling to make it fit which is why its...
Forum: Brakes August 12th 2004, 17:00
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Alex I believe that a bias bar allows you to...

Alex

I believe that a bias bar allows you to adjust the ratio between the front and rear brakes at the MC. It keeps it even no matter what pressure you put on the pedal. So the percentage split...
Forum: Brakes August 12th 2004, 02:47
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Good idea. It should be plenty. ...

Good idea.

It should be plenty.


Sorry I can follow Shads calculations and use them on my car but thats where my knowledge stops. As you say the ration front to rear comes out as very front...
Forum: Brakes August 10th 2004, 18:24
Replies: 159
Views: 702,752
Posted By Jeza
Walter You have hit the nail on the head. Now...

Walter
You have hit the nail on the head. Now all we need to do is to spread the word, as I think this is where a lot of people get confused and go wrong.

My 944 MC however is definately a 23mm...
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