Non-Honda Warning... VW Suspention ?
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Non-Honda Warning... VW Suspention ?
1972 Super Beetle. What setup to lower it a ton without costing an arm and a leg. Also, where can I order it from. It already rides and handles like a go-cart, so ride quality is not high on the list...ride hight is. Thanks
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Real good suspension information is realitively hard to come by in this part of HT, even when dealing with our own vehicles. I think you may be able to find more information in a VW forum.
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Re: Non-Honda Warning... VW Suspention ? (Awsom-o 4000)
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I've never understood "handles like a go kart". Personally, I like my cars to handle like they have a working suspension, instead of flexing the frame to pick up a drive wheel mid corner...
But, to answer the question, its a bug. Get some shocks capable of handling the lower ride height, cut the front springs, and adjust the torsion bars in the rear. It really is that simple, especially since you don't care about ride quality.
I've never understood "handles like a go kart". Personally, I like my cars to handle like they have a working suspension, instead of flexing the frame to pick up a drive wheel mid corner...
But, to answer the question, its a bug. Get some shocks capable of handling the lower ride height, cut the front springs, and adjust the torsion bars in the rear. It really is that simple, especially since you don't care about ride quality.
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