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Forum: Suspension March 27th 2008, 17:02
Replies: 1
Views: 2,184
Posted By Evil Sid
sorry forgot to say I also have the rear calipers...

sorry forgot to say I also have the rear calipers same as the 996 turbo in case it is easier to do the conversion with them...
Forum: Suspension March 27th 2008, 13:42
Replies: 1
Views: 2,184
Posted By Evil Sid
944 to 996 Turbo conversion?

I have a complete early 944 brake setup on the front of my 1303 with 944 stub axles.

I have sitting in my garage a set of 996 GT3 Mk1 calipers which are the same as 996 Turbo calipers AFAIK. Can...
Forum: Engines November 13th 2006, 16:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,318
Posted By Evil Sid
Watercooled Porsche engines

I read that the 996, Boxster etc. flat 6 watercooled engine is 3-4" shorter in length than the aircooled equivalent. Was just wondering if that means now that it might actually fit into a bug? It...
Forum: Engines November 13th 2006, 16:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,446
Posted By Evil Sid
Watercooled Porsche engines

I read that the 996, Boxster etc. flat 6 watercooled engine is 3-4" shorter in length than the aircooled equivalent. Was just wondering if that means now that it might actually fit into a bug? It...
Forum: Wheels June 6th 2006, 14:58
Replies: 16
Views: 7,983
Posted By Evil Sid
Yes 7.5x17 ET52 and 8x17 ET52 are both genuine...

Yes 7.5x17 ET52 and 8x17 ET52 are both genuine sizes. So is 8x17 ET30 believe it or not (stick out more than the 9x17 ET55s) - I have a pair of those too kind of by accident


I will have to take...
Forum: Wheels June 6th 2006, 10:38
Replies: 16
Views: 7,983
Posted By Evil Sid
Now fitted up with my 235/45R17 tyres they are...

Now fitted up with my 235/45R17 tyres they are still clearing the bumpstops by about 3-4mm.
Forum: Wheels May 26th 2006, 03:20
Replies: 16
Views: 7,983
Posted By Evil Sid
OK, To answer my own question I have...

OK,

To answer my own question I have temporarily fitted up my 8x17 ET52 wheels on the std rear drums on my Super. I have used Empi 25mm hub adapters.

With the car on std height the wheels...
Forum: Suspension May 25th 2006, 05:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,130
Posted By Evil Sid
Bump stop perch clearancing

I want to cut the bump stop perch to allow a wider tyre to be fitted, and was wondering how much is safe to cut off before there is a risk that the bump stop doesn't work and slides off the perch?
Forum: Transmissions May 19th 2006, 08:51
Replies: 35
Views: 8,944
Posted By Evil Sid
Couple of questions after reading the thread. ...

Couple of questions after reading the thread.

There is a lot of talk of widths of Subaru engines, but does anyone have an idea of lengths?

Has anyone considered newer porsche trannys like G64...
Forum: Transmissions May 19th 2006, 08:34
Replies: 19
Views: 5,654
Posted By Evil Sid
as a side, does anyone know where I can get a CSP...

as a side, does anyone know where I can get a CSP Kafer brace from in the UK?
Forum: Engines March 9th 2006, 10:55
Replies: 7
Views: 3,493
Posted By Evil Sid
Porsche Engine question

From what I understand, it isn't possible to fit a 911 6 cyl engine in a beetle because it's too long, and also of course a lot heavier.
Does anyone have any idea by how much they are too long...
Forum: Wheels March 7th 2006, 05:19
Replies: 16
Views: 7,983
Posted By Evil Sid
May I ask what tyre size you're running? ...

May I ask what tyre size you're running?

Thanks greatly for the info and pics. I have searched extensively, and there are several comments about 7.5" wheels fitting and 9" wheels requiring wider...
Forum: Wheels March 3rd 2006, 14:21
Replies: 16
Views: 7,983
Posted By Evil Sid
8" rears question

I have access to a pair of 8x17" ET52 Porsche Cup II alloys. I would like to fit them to the rear of my late 1303 beetle (planning to lower it 50mm). The questions I have are -
will they fit at...
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