why the super?

[Chris Percival]

Originally Posted by boygenius

??Mechanically??

I think he is refering to the front suspension being easier (simpler) to work on than the super front end.

I wouldn't even agree with that! How many grease nipples does a super need?

[Steve C]

Hi

Chopped 1302,

Steve

http://www.flatfour.org/hoodlum.html

[vdubvr6]

man steve C; that's one nice ride!! i love the interior! nice job!!

[boygenius]

Quote:
Originally Posted by boygenius
??Mechanically??

I think he is refering to the front suspension being easier (simpler) to work on than the super front end.

Originally Posted by Chris Percival

I wouldn't even agree with that! How many grease nipples does a super need?

You have a point there but with the exception of the grease fittings the standard is a simpler design.

Uhmmmm.... you said nipples ...

[Wally]

Originally Posted by boygenius

I think he is refering to the front suspension being easier (simpler) to work on than the super front end.

You have a point there but with the exception of the grease fittings the standard is a simpler design.

but since when does a simpler design create a better roadholding?
These are not callooks, where simplicity is key !

Greetings,
Walter

[boygenius]

Originally Posted by Wally

but since when does a simpler design create a better roadholding?
These are not callooks, where simplicity is key !

Greetings,
Walter

I never said they were better at handling than supers I just said they are a simpler design.

[oasis]

Originally Posted by Wally

but since when does a simpler design create a better roadholding?

Originally Posted by boygenius

I never said they were better at handling than supers I just said they are a simpler design.

I believe it was KaferChris who was alluding to standard Beetles being mechanically better than Supers. Having driven fine examples of both, I don't agree; hence, I bought a Super in July as the baseis of my GL project.

Originally Posted by KaferChris

Standards...mechanically and cosmetically.

[Aurumen]

I have a standard that I autocross (if we ever get a lot again) and I chose the standard mostly because I found it at the right time for the right price. But I also chose it because I had suspension maintenance issues with my other car and figured the front suspensoin was very solid on a standard. Plus I was sick of struts and wanted to give something else a whirl

I have never driven a super and if it handles better than a standard, that is awesome. My standard ain't to shabby either

[Ephry73]

All things equal, the SB will handle better and give a better ride than the Standard. I wish my Ghia had a SB front end(hey, there's an idea)

I like the Ghia's ride now, and it's really stiff thanks to some changes, but I like the flexibility and simplicity of the Strut front end. After all, modern cars use the same layout for a reason.


Ephry