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Old June 20th 2013, 17:45
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Camber plates for Kerscher struts

I have searched this forum for Camber Plates without luck. I have seen someone out there with them. I am looking for something that hopefully bolts onto my 1979 Super Beetle with Kerscher front struts.

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Old June 20th 2013, 20:39
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http://www.germanlook.net/forums/sho...=camber+plates

I used el cheapo universal ones on the ebays, had a machine shop transfer the bolt pattern from my '73 plates and a spacer for the strut insert. Took some doing, but it worked pretty well. Spent maybe $150 total?
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Old June 20th 2013, 21:29
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I don't recall where I got this link but they look promising. Those dang Aussies...again. http://www.k-mac.com/pages/newprods/vw/vw.htm It says for 3-bolt struts, but perhaps you could call them and see if they'll do up a set for the later cars
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Old June 22nd 2013, 16:22
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Thank You! Email sent, I will post the results...


Note email sent to KMac this day...
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Old July 14th 2013, 14:52
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No response so far about buying camber plates for the 79 Convert. Seems normal now days...
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Old July 14th 2013, 18:40
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Hi

I have KMAc ones on my 1303, I cant see any reason why they couldn't be used on later cars.

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Old July 15th 2013, 00:08
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I guess you can't get a more ringing endorsement than someone actually using them on a later car...
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Old July 15th 2013, 00:16
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Now if KMac would respond to any one of my emails, I too might be able to endorse their product...
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Old July 15th 2013, 05:35
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Hi

The hole on the strut tower is a different size on later cars. The KMac camber plate only pokes through a small amount so this shouldn't be an issue.

Its unusual that he's not responded, he's a very keen guy. Do you want me to call him, his shop is about 20 minutes from my house.

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Old July 16th 2013, 00:53
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Please give him a ring for me Steve. I would love to find out what he can do to help me on this one. It will also help me get the car to paint a little faster.

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IIRC 944(aftermarket) camberplates will fit also...
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Old July 16th 2013, 05:22
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IIRC 944(aftermarket) camberplates will fit also...
Not directly..they mount via 4 bolts vs 3 for our supers

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see http://www.germanlook.net/forums/sho...8483#post88483
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