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1302 vs 1303
Hi guys,
The question is simple: is the 1303 front suspension better than the 1302? Steering and durability are in the focus while 944 spindle & brake conversion is out of play as well as the R&P steering (that's obvious). HQ coilovers and sway bars are available for both models..however 1303s are more popular. So I'm sure I've missed something (maybe adjustability, control arms etc), but can you spot me the pros and cons please? Thanks
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2bolt is somewhat more self centering than 3bolt, even more so with the R&P instead of the box
3bolt can be lowered approx 3" more than 2bolt but the 2bolt setup should be more than enough for a useful car each to their own, go with whatever you have more access to i say, i guess the later ones could have a power rack added later with slightly more ease if thats an issue? oh and with 2bolt you have the ability to adjust camber on the bottom of the strut slightly when steve & my car are finished we should be able to compare differences in the real world fairly easily
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It's much of a muchness, I've had both and even converted my 2 bolt front end to the earlier 3 bolt.
handling difference between the two is minimal. The Rack and pinion can be fitted to the earlier front end, I'm in the on going process of converting mine. Here's a reply I put on the samba on the same subject Quote:
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Thank you guys for the inputs. Based on these for a daily driver it doesn't really matter if it is a 2 or 3 bolt one.
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The 2 bolt strut gives negative scrub radius on the steering that is a safety feature in the event of a blow out as the steering will tend to self centre. This is different to the normal self centring that comes from the cater angle.
The 2 bolt strut assembly does have an added bonus that it is readily adaptable to the 944 strut that will give a significant upgrading in brake potential and the strut appears to be better made and more durable. |
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Any upgrade with this? Would you share what you have done yet? Thanks
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I will when somethings actually happened
I just have a few to many other projects on the go.
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1974 Germanlook 1303 SUBA-beetle Subaru EJ254, BoostR 17", topline suspension, 4 wheel discs and A/C |
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