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V-Dubin65
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 Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:31 pm Post subject: Lowering the rear |
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| What is a safe notch to lower to?I like my bugs low but at the same time I dont want to put it in a big bind.Do you think 2 notches is too much or should I just stick with one? |
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makinbakin
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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2 splines is the max for reliablity on a swing axle bug, that is without notched spring plates of course. if you want minimal tire wear stick with one. i personally wouldnt go 1 spline, all of my cars have been at least 2.
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volkswagenut
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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| makinbakin wrote: | | 2 splines is the max for reliablity on a swing axle bug, that is without notched spring plates of course. if you want minimal tire wear stick with one. i personally wouldnt go 1 spline, all of my cars have been at least 2. |
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depends what you want it to look like , real low go 2 just semi low go 1 . what exhaust you running stock peashooters you dont have to worry , collector system you might have to worry about dragging ? daily driver ? crusier only ? this all should pay into what you want.
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V-Dubin65
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| I am running duel bug pack exhaust and yes it's a daily driver.I was hoping that 2 would be safe because I love the low look it gives.Thanks alot for your input! |
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makinbakin
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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switch to a stock muffler and pea shooters, it will give you a ton of ground clearance.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| i'm running 2 notches and a notched arm and it's my daily driver, it's not great over bumps or anything like that but i like the look. the only drag is it doesnt look even like capable of running a header... |
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makinbakin
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| jake_vw wrote: | | i'm running 2 notches and a notched arm and it's my daily driver, it's not great over bumps or anything like that but i like the look. the only drag is it doesnt look even like capable of running a header... |
screw a header 
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V-Dubin65
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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| So you dont think my header will clear on 2? |
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makinbakin
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| V-Dubin65 wrote: | | So you dont think my header will clear on 2? |
ohh you will be able to drive it, but when you pull into a parking lot or a driveway be prepared to jerk it loose from the heater boxes or j-tubes. too many exhaust leaks for my taste.
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volkswagenut
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| V-Dubin65 wrote: | | I am running duel bug pack exhaust and yes it's a daily driver.I was hoping that 2 would be safe because I love the low look it gives.Thanks alot for your input! |
depending on your hight in the front you might be able to get away with 2 in the rear you just have to be a real creative driver sometimes.
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V-Dubin65
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Well I dont want to mess up my heat and the front will be 3 to 4 inches lower than stock. |
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makinbakin
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| V-Dubin65 wrote: | | Well I dont want to mess up my heat and the front will be 3 to 4 inches lower than stock. |
it wont mess up your heat, it will just separate the header from the box where they are clamped together.
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V-Dubin65
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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| LOL your in Greensboro? I'm in Winston- Salem NC...thanks for your input and I think I will be going to 2 nothes.Do you have a lowerd bug? |
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makinbakin
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yeah check my gallery right below my post, it has pics or all of my cars.
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V-Dubin65
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Sweet man...I beat you cruise to Herbies don't you? |
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makinbakin
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| V-Dubin65 wrote: | | Sweet man...I beat you cruise to Herbies don't you? |
yeah im usually there every week during the summer.
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volkswagenut
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| V-Dubin65 wrote: | | Well I dont want to mess up my heat and the front will be 3 to 4 inches lower than stock. |
the turbo tuck (hide away ) has pretty good ground clearence , you could get that system. and keep the collector system . they sound good to.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Going to have to check that out.Is that a single exhaust? |
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volkswagenut
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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yes it bolts to your header and turns to the side and the muffler sits up in the fender next to the valve cover , some say it sucks cause you have to take it off to do your valves but its like four bolts . just takes a minute. it has a nice quiet tone , sound real healthy.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| So its like a phatboy? |
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