TheSamba.com :: View topic - Took some pictures after driving to work this morning.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:06 am

I took a few pictures after installing wheels/tires this week. Finally I don't get any rubbing and the handling is better than the stock 16". Its still a little more bouncy than my Ghia but it handles worlds better than the stock wheels. Plus I get no rubbing with a lowered non shortened front running 175/15". The tires are at least another 2" shorter than the stock ones so my speedo is off by about 10mph.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=227621
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=227622
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=227624

-Craig

Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:08 am

I love that car, and it looks nicer in person.

Sweeeeeeeet.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:34 am

Glenn wrote: I love that car, and it looks nicer in person.

Sweeeeeeeet.

I agree!

Is the horn grille on there sideways or is that the pic doing that to me?

Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:37 am

Skim wrote: Glenn wrote: I love that car, and it looks nicer in person.

Sweeeeeeeet.

I agree!

Sort of reminds me of another red car.

Only kidding :wink:

Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:00 am

WOW WOW WOW, i REALLY like that, i'm diggin the horn grills, and the raders look awesome. it has a clean look, what color is that.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:54 am

Red.

J/K :wink:

Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:08 pm

how did i know someone would say that.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 2:47 pm

I think the angle of the pic makes the horn grill look sideways. What do you think sans the overriders or not. I am thinking I will save the money and leave them off. Seems cleaner without them.

-Craig

Sun Sep 18, 2005 5:26 pm

I like the overriders, unless it's a custom.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:40 pm

Great looking car! I would say put the bumper gaurds on...just so its complete, but hell...looks great either way!!! 8)

Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:48 pm

Craig,
Looks awesome! Steve Hammond would be proud.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:54 pm

i would narrow the beam and NO bumper guards, but paint the bumper indents red. badass

Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:00 pm

Quote: I like the overriders, unless it's a custom.

Anyone?

Anyone?

:roll:

Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:16 pm

johnshenry wrote: Quote: I like the overriders, unless it's a custom.

Anyone?

Anyone?

:roll:

Overriders were not used until late 52.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:21 pm

I used that term because he did. I like the guards. Overriders, pffft! And if it's a custom, anything goes.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:44 pm

I think I will paint the inserts Ruby red this winter and polish the Porsche Drum centers now that you can see them behind the wheel. Maybe throw on a pair of Albert swan necks to complete the look. I kind of like the front wheels pushed out to the fender edge, as long as they don't rub. Plus, if you make the the beam shorter the front suspension will be stiffer. I find it is already a little too stiff and bouncy now. I need to play with the air tire pressures a little. Would changing the leaf springs for later oval era give a smoother ride?

-Craig

Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:50 pm

johnshenry wrote: Quote: I like the overriders, unless it's a custom.

Anyone?

Anyone?

:roll:

Its just a little custom :smile:

Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:52 pm

3inch narrowed adjustible beam 2in dropped spindles and 135 front tires. you will get the perfect look and get a great ride. but the albert, the porsche drums and the painted bumper inserts sounds right on.

Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:59 pm

here is a pic of my split with a 4inch narrowed beam 135 front tires and 2in dropped spindles.

Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:06 pm

split window kid wrote: 3inch narrowed adjustible beam 2in dropped spindles and 135 front tires. you will get the perfect look and get a great ride. but the albert, the porsche drums and the painted bumper inserts sounds right on.

The "Perfect" look to some, however I would personally prefer it as is. Different opinions for different people is all.