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Post by Mock1racer on Jan 11, 2010 8:29:30 GMT -5
Also if you look at the pics you can see that my front end is welded to the roll cage and there are also braces on the underside of the frame to the bottom tube of the VW beam front end.
I also put on a SWAY-A-WAY 3/4" sway bar with poly bushings to stiffen it up. These front ends are strong enough to take the punishment of BAJA, They work fine for the street.
One last thing, I did totally rebuild my front end and swapped the leaves around in the tubes.
Meaning, I took the middle springs out of the top tube,and made them the outer springs of the bottom tube, and vice-versa.
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Post by hannesslanec on Jan 11, 2010 9:01:51 GMT -5
Wooooow, that looks awsome!
What is your solution for the added front axle weight, coilovers instead of the shocks?
I would like to go with airbags, probably these shockwave units are the best way. I would call them bag-over shock-style.
I also want to increase the body width about 4-6 inch, will looks fine and will help by the steering shaft instalation.
Please post some more pics of the whole build.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jan 11, 2010 11:00:28 GMT -5
Yes, it will work. The engine will sit further back. More of a mid engine car, if you will.
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Post by Mock1racer on Jan 11, 2010 11:31:11 GMT -5
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Post by hannesslanec on Jan 11, 2010 14:04:04 GMT -5
Not bad at all ;D
My plan is to build the Bug like a Roadster or a Hi Boy, with a Grill in the front and without a bonnet or fenders.
I anyone got pics of something like that feel free to post.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jan 11, 2010 15:21:27 GMT -5
Like so, ;D  |
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Post by 70fastback on Jan 11, 2010 21:40:49 GMT -5
Whoa you didnt change that chassis to a round tube chassis car did ya? ;D I want your old frame  I used part of my original chassis   Great Idea! You and me are gonna talk come spring! ;D (My other projects are in the way...LOL |
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Post by hannesslanec on Jan 12, 2010 16:54:33 GMT -5
Like so, ;D Hahahaha, of course, where did you think did I get that idea from ;D But maybe without a top and in any case with an extended width like 4-6 inch. I cannot drive in Shoe-boxes. But that guy did his job well  |
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Post by murphytj on Jan 12, 2010 18:33:57 GMT -5
;DMe likeum!
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Post by hannesslanec on Jan 18, 2010 5:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jan 18, 2010 10:07:12 GMT -5
Oh yeah, those front beam type suspensions can handle some abuse. Think about Baja bugs doing 100 mph jumps.
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Post by murphytj on Jan 18, 2010 10:12:33 GMT -5
Oh yeah, those front beam type suspensions can handle some abuse. Think about Baja bugs doing 100 mph jumps.[/quote Matt. Don't you have some frontal engine views with alternator, etc? Also, any idea how far your fuel pump sticks out from the block?  |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jan 18, 2010 15:14:29 GMT -5
Off the top of my head, I would guess around 4" for the fuel pump.
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Post by Mock1racer on Jan 19, 2010 9:09:15 GMT -5
Before you jump into using the VW front end ,make sure you have the wheels you're gonna use and the brakes you want. My problem is I want my wheels to match and I'm having a hard time matching the back to the front VW wheels. I found a pair of centerlines for the rear and I was thinking that I could get the same wheels for the VW , but nope it aint that easy. Centerline doesn't drill the 4 x 130mm lug pattern in the states, cheap that is. I found several in the U.K. but it will cost me about $500 for two. 4-get that! If you go with disk brakes up front( which I highly recommend) get the lug pattern that will work for a more common wheel, like 5 x 4 3/4" (chevy),or 5 x 4 1/2" (ford) I may get new disks with the chevy pattern so I can get matching wheels. Just a little FYI.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Jan 19, 2010 9:45:20 GMT -5
They have adapters for the chevy pattern, very common, but I'm not sure how strong they are.
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