why the super?

[undecided]

i've noticed that a lot of GL's are 1302s and 1303s. is there anything special, besides the mcpherson struts, that you guys like about these cars? i am considering starting a new project and am just curious. thanks guys.

[Uber Affe]

IRS trans
1303 is only car w/ curved windshield
stock 1302 & 1303 are just more suited to the look with less
modification.
dunno...uhm. They hold more stuff up front and its only bug where the spare sits flat -not upright.
I'll think of more.
Just personal pref I guess?

[zen]

i have a standard, but the supers have much better suspension and therefore are more applicable to what the style is all about...performance. i would probably be in a 1303 if i had to do all over again. i am too deep into mine to consider that though. i have always preferred the look of the standard. at least until i see a really well done 1303 and then i change my mind again.

[super vw]

Originally Posted by zen

i have a standard, but the supers have much better suspension and therefore are more applicable to what the style is all about...performance. i would probably be in a 1303 if i had to do all over again. i am too deep into mine to consider that though. i have always preferred the look of the standard. at least until i see a really well done 1303 and then i change my mind again.

Performance yes! I agree with what you are saying,

Originally Posted by zen

i have always preferred the look of the standard. at least until i see a really well done 1303 and then i change my mind again.

For me i love standards, i just love the old style a lot.. but like you said, once you see a fine example of a well done GL Super beetle theres just no turning away. I dont have a standard, i have a 1303, but i wish i had both stock supers look like junk. stock standards look nice. GL supers look "SICK" and GL standards look "fine" if not as sick as a Super. its all personal preference.

Later,
Jonathan

[NO_H2O]

Thats right

In the simplest terms, the Super was designed to corner. The front track is wider than the rear (unlike the narrow front end Standard) and the Super also has negative roll radius steering. All this equals a car built for the twisties, the Standard is a good light car for straight line drag racing. Two different cars designed to do two different things. Keep in mind that the Porsche 944/924 suspension was based on the Super's suspension, that in itself should answer your question. Now as for looks, that's a matter of personal taste.

[BulletBug]

can a 75 R&P be converted into earlier super? plz let the answer be yes...

[yellrhd]

Originally Posted by BulletBug

can a 75 R&P be converted into earlier super? plz let the answer be yes...

yes it can it takes a little work but it has been done.

[Veedub]

Can a standard bug be made to be able to handle corners just like a Super?

[evilC]

Originally Posted by Veedub

Can a standard bug be made to be able to handle corners just like a Super?

No! the ball joint (or link pin) front end is inheritently inferior by a large margin. Macpherson strut cars can be made to handle almost as well as full double wishbone cars - look how many World Rally Cars use Macherson struts.

evilC