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Forum: Suspension March 19th 2003, 03:09
Replies: 41
Views: 21,573
Posted By SprintStar
So, the 944 Turbo brakes are not exactly bolt on,...

So, the 944 Turbo brakes are not exactly bolt on, eh? :(

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 19th 2003, 03:05
Replies: 11
Views: 6,015
Posted By SprintStar
Hehe... I'm driving a '03 now and have a '02 in a...

Hehe... I'm driving a '03 now and have a '02 in a million pieces too. Putting her together soon, hence I'm concerned about the brake question as I'm keen to use the 944 brakes on her too!

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 23:35
Replies: 11
Views: 6,015
Posted By SprintStar
Yes, I agree. The laws dictate that wherever the...

Yes, I agree. The laws dictate that wherever the engine is placed, negative acceleration will place more weight on the front axles, hence needing more brake force up front.

And I'm extending this...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 23:22
Replies: 14
Views: 7,623
Posted By SprintStar
Hello Farmer, Sgl. ventilated discs? What's...

Hello Farmer,

Sgl. ventilated discs? What's that? Is this a non-stock setup?
Does it increase the track of the car? Where did you get the brakes from?

The scrub radius is different from the...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 22:49
Replies: 41
Views: 21,573
Posted By SprintStar
4 different spindles?! Manz.. that's a lot!...

4 different spindles?! Manz.. that's a lot! :silly:

Hehe... So, do you have access to any parts diagrams? How do the different spindles differ? Same bearings? Do they bolt to the strut in the...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 22:46
Replies: 7
Views: 5,770
Posted By SprintStar
I know. I except changes, but I wish to know what...

I know. I except changes, but I wish to know what causes the change so as to remedy it...

Ok, let's do it slowly.... When I convert a 3-bolt Super to a 2-bolt Super without changes wheels and all,...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 22:44
Replies: 11
Views: 6,015
Posted By SprintStar
That's for front-engined cars. By virtue of...

That's for front-engined cars. By virtue of design, rear-engined cars can use some brake-bias in the rears to aid the stopping process....

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 13:07
Replies: 7
Views: 5,770
Posted By SprintStar
Yes, I read that thread, but it still doesn't...

Yes, I read that thread, but it still doesn't answer my question... How come when I moved on from a 3-bolt to a 2-bolt conversion, I still don't get negative roll radius?

In fact, the postive...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 12:49
Replies: 14
Views: 7,054
Posted By SprintStar
Do you have dimensions for the rotors? Thanks!!!...

Do you have dimensions for the rotors? Thanks!!!

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 12:38
Replies: 14
Views: 7,623
Posted By SprintStar
I'm using the PU bushings from TopLine. Good...

I'm using the PU bushings from TopLine. Good stuff.

A new angle? Seriously, try to figure out your scrub radius.'

You still have not revealed. What brakes are you using?

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 22:41
Replies: 7
Views: 5,770
Posted By SprintStar
Positive or Negative Roll Radius?

Can someone l list the offset of wheels that came with the early vs. late Supers?

I'm doing some thinking about the roll radius and I'm baffled...

Does the late Bug come with negative roll...
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 22:31
Replies: 21
Views: 17,293
Posted By SprintStar
Does this mean that with 86 alloy arms and 944...

Does this mean that with 86 alloy arms and 944 brakes, my increase in track is still limited to 22mm? If so, I'm going to jump for joy!!!! That's one question I've been burning to ask but never got...
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 22:29
Replies: 14
Views: 7,623
Posted By SprintStar
Hey Farmer, You mentioned a stronger...

Hey Farmer,

You mentioned a stronger damper... Does the wheel feel like it's being wrenched out of your hand when you hit bumps?

What brakes are you using? I may have an idea.... Scrub radius....
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 22:22
Replies: 11
Views: 6,015
Posted By SprintStar
I'm not trying to be stubborn. Maybe the Bug does...

I'm not trying to be stubborn. Maybe the Bug does need to be upgraded. For now, the 944 system is fine, the fronts bite real fine! But I do wish the rears have a bit more power in them...

The...
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 10:42
Replies: 11
Views: 6,015
Posted By SprintStar
Hello Richard, Thanks for replying. I was...

Hello Richard,

Thanks for replying. I was under the impression that the Bug has a X circuit as I was enquiring about a late 944 master pump and was told that it's set up for front/rear and not X....
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 05:18
Replies: 11
Views: 6,015
Posted By SprintStar
Brake Lines and Brake Bias...

Hello All,

I've heard often that one can use a brake proportionating valve to adjust the bias between the front and rear brakes.

Is this possible with the diagonal split (X) system of the VW?...
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 04:31
Replies: 14
Views: 7,054
Posted By SprintStar
Any idea about the fronts? Easy to adaptor...

Any idea about the fronts? Easy to adaptor Boxster fronts to the front of a late '03?

Thanks!

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 17th 2003, 04:29
Replies: 41
Views: 21,573
Posted By SprintStar
Are the spindles the same then? I'm running early...

Are the spindles the same then? I'm running early 944 brakes all round on my car. What exactly do I need to make a turbo conversion?

Thanks.

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 16th 2003, 22:00
Replies: 19
Views: 12,835
Posted By SprintStar
Hehe... It's MONDAY! Have a good week ahead! :D

Hehe... It's MONDAY! Have a good week ahead! :D
Forum: Body March 15th 2003, 23:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,875
Posted By SprintStar
RHD fiirst!!! We got some few parts for us......

RHD fiirst!!! We got some few parts for us... :broken:

Was drooling at the LHD Porsche dash from Hoffman Speedster for 3 years already! I gotta get one in RHD! :D

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 15th 2003, 04:16
Replies: 19
Views: 12,835
Posted By SprintStar
OK. But if I want to run 944 arms and spring...

OK. But if I want to run 944 arms and spring plates with coilovers, what torsion bars should I get?



You need to be about to adjust the rear toe angle to make sure your trust angle is straight,...
Forum: Suspension March 14th 2003, 23:07
Replies: 19
Views: 12,835
Posted By SprintStar
There's a post before yours with a link to a nice...

There's a post before yours with a link to a nice one from Australia...

By the way, are the rear spring plate replacements necessary on street car for the weight/load transfer to the torsion...
Forum: Body March 14th 2003, 23:02
Replies: 12
Views: 3,875
Posted By SprintStar
Sam! Send yours to him quick! I want a RHD one...

Sam! Send yours to him quick! I want a RHD one too!!! I'm sending Martin a Standard center console for him to make Super ones for us! :D

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 14th 2003, 23:00
Replies: 19
Views: 12,835
Posted By SprintStar
Hmmm.... Interesting when we have a global...

Hmmm.... Interesting when we have a global audience! Hehe.... Now we got options as to which to get! :)

Sprint.
Forum: Suspension March 14th 2003, 06:23
Replies: 44
Views: 28,859
Posted By SprintStar
Hmm... Wil that affect handling? Considering that...

Hmm... Wil that affect handling? Considering that German Lookers have some much more weight behind due to the heavier Type 4 AL case and now the tranny too.... :(
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