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Old July 15th 2007, 15:18
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Originally Posted by The Pirate View Post
I have a few questions for you.

1- I see that you went with a double wishbone in the front. Why not in the back?
2- Have you considered dreaming up a double wishbone front end for supers?
3- Why is there what seems to be tie rods for a rack and pinion steering unit in the rear suspension of the car?
4- What spindles were used up front and what spindles in back?
5- How can I get as crazy as you? Are there lessons involved?
1) The front was a large enough project for awhile!!! I actually have plans for rear suspension redesigns too, I'm not sure if it will be double-wishbone though.

2) By just changing the mounting system, my front end would fit just fine, actually it might be easier due to the Super having a rack and pinion system already.

3) The rear end is actually the front end of a Golf MkII, so the rack is still there. It is welded in place, so it doesn't steer, but it was the easiest way to make things work for now.

4) Stock Karmann Ghia spindles up front, MkII Golf spindles in rear.

5) When I built the bug around age 17 I painted the pan and all the parts with very poor ventilation and no respirator, I think that was a good start!!!

Jason
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