The Perfect Suspension rear end..

[boygenius]

Originally Posted by Mysticle31

I recently read the perfect suspension article in the articles section of the homepage. I'm lookin at geting a 72 SB. And there is one thing he assumed.. and that is that the SB has the same weight dist (or similer) as the 911. Is that true? What is considered to be the ultimate near bolt in setup for the IRS rear end? Should I automatically go bigger is better or is there a spacific?

Also, what about the front? Lots of people say topline. But they use 10% stiffer springs. For those of you that have 120-150lb front springs. What's it like? Does the car maintain contact patch on rough roads?

1. Both the 911 and the beetle are rear engine rear wheel drive cars.

2. Any of the 944/968 rear suspension parts are a good upgrade for the beetle if you want a wider rear track and suspension adjusability.

3. You really don't need that stiff of a sping in the front since their isn't that much weight in the front of the car.

[vujade]

I had the Topline Maxx Struts and I didnt like how stiff their spings were.
If I ever get another Super, i would use the Kerscher Struts because they are fully adjustable and have progressive rate springs which are really nice for the street.

[super vw]

Wouldent want to sell your Maxx struts now would you?

[Mysticle31]

Alright, so I bought how to make your car handle. And I've learned a bunch. What I want is a nice firm ride not painful or bone jaring. Mabey slightly lowered in the rear, a lil more in the front mabey (helps weight transfer too!) What is the best way to do it? IE what rear stuff to use and what front stuff do I use? the control arms MUST remain paralell to the ground!

The car I'm lookin at has 3 inch wider fenders on it that's a LOTTA tire!! This car is going to be dry traction city! Unsprong weight becomes an issue..

[boygenius]

http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=3831


Check here for some rear end alignment ideas.

[Mysticle31]

That is excelent! The car now has 245's on the back and is lowerd by something about being off a spline? Anyhow.. I wonder if those tires are allighned properly..woah!

[Pillow]

>And there is one thing he assumed.. and that is that the SB has the same weight dist (or similer) as the 911<

You are correct. I did assume that, but both have a huge rear weight bias so they have similar needs the way I see it.

In my opinion the stock rear torsion bars in a Beetle are pathetically soft. My suggestion for anyone is to at least get the 944 units.

That being said it does change the handling attributes of the car. But I do not mind a rear that pushes. YMMV

Good luck,