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Forum: Suspension October 23rd 2008, 16:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,969
Posted By vwbloodline
Of course if I won the lottery I would just buy...

Of course if I won the lottery I would just buy one of these and put a ghia body on it. http://www.sterlingsportscars.com/index/Tube_chassis_mid-engine.html :)
Forum: Suspension October 22nd 2008, 11:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,969
Posted By vwbloodline
I already have a 944 rear torsion, however it is...

I already have a 944 rear torsion, however it is about 6" wider than the ghia, don't really want to flare the fenders out yet.
Forum: Suspension October 21st 2008, 15:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,969
Posted By vwbloodline
I have only found ones with a 1.8 or 2.2 that was...

I have only found ones with a 1.8 or 2.2 that was only fwd. So I figure I will just make the awd transmission fwd.
Forum: Suspension October 20th 2008, 17:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,969
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension October 20th 2008, 09:54
Replies: 15
Views: 3,969
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension October 20th 2008, 05:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,969
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Transmissions October 18th 2008, 14:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,749
Posted By vwbloodline
Awesome, thank you.

Awesome, thank you.
Forum: Transmissions October 17th 2008, 13:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,749
Posted By vwbloodline
I am with you 100% and that is why I started the...

I am with you 100% and that is why I started the thread, I don't know of any place like this. I am new to Porsche and am in debate of whether to build my Ghia RR or MR.
Forum: Transmissions October 13th 2008, 08:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,749
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Brakes September 22nd 2008, 08:16
Replies: 5
Views: 3,088
Posted By vwbloodline
With the turbo caliper what is the best choice of...

With the turbo caliper what is the best choice of spindle for ease of mounting modification? Disc or drum?
Forum: Suspension September 22nd 2008, 08:14
Replies: 3
Views: 2,678
Posted By vwbloodline
Sounds awesome, I can not share input on BMW as I...

Sounds awesome, I can not share input on BMW as I have had little experience in viewing their suspension components, bit I am wanting to build something similar in the future. However I would like to...
Forum: Suspension September 17th 2008, 10:13
Replies: 33
Views: 10,254
Posted By vwbloodline
Awesome, I will be getting a hold of you as soon...

Awesome, I will be getting a hold of you as soon as I can free my schedule.
Forum: Suspension September 16th 2008, 18:40
Replies: 33
Views: 10,254
Posted By vwbloodline
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
Forum: Brakes September 15th 2008, 07:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,088
Posted By vwbloodline
What if I move the caliper to the opposing side?

What if I move the caliper to the opposing side?
Forum: Brakes September 8th 2008, 20:18
Replies: 5
Views: 3,088
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Brakes September 7th 2008, 19:53
Replies: 5
Views: 3,088
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension September 6th 2008, 20:01
Replies: 33
Views: 10,254
Posted By vwbloodline
x2 :music4:

x2 :music4:
Forum: Suspension September 5th 2008, 21:08
Replies: 19
Views: 6,621
Posted By vwbloodline
Volksdent, Those where what I had in mind,...

Volksdent,
Those where what I had in mind, however I would like to run both.
Forum: Suspension September 5th 2008, 12:28
Replies: 19
Views: 6,621
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension September 4th 2008, 20:23
Replies: 19
Views: 6,621
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension September 1st 2008, 20:18
Replies: 19
Views: 6,621
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension September 1st 2008, 18:10
Replies: 19
Views: 4,556
Posted By vwbloodline
Yeah thats what the measurements above are from,...

Yeah thats what the measurements above are from, its a lot wider. I will just cut the trailing arm mount on the vw torsion housing and move it up. That way when I lower my Ghia the wheels wont tuck...
Forum: Suspension September 1st 2008, 13:31
Replies: 19
Views: 4,556
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension September 1st 2008, 13:14
Replies: 19
Views: 6,621
Posted By vwbloodline
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...
Forum: Suspension August 31st 2008, 21:03
Replies: 19
Views: 6,621
Posted By vwbloodline
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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