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Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:44 pm

We wanted to display what we do on a daily basis at Airkewld. We will update this thread with the latest photos, latest articles, polls etc daily. If you have any questions, ask away. We are here to help!

Bert Sumner's BAD Brake equipped VW

Slotted Version rotors

More to come. Watch this place!

Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:26 pm

looks good Pete....

Ant

Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:01 pm

Thanks Ant! How are things with your new ride?

We just shipped Mike from AZ his BAD Series Brake kit for his early t-2 in 5x205mm bolt pattern. He got the solo bleeders, brake lines and we upgraded his master to a German unit for free because we were out of stock of the Varga unit.

Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:43 pm

Rick P from Oakley CA, your narrowed beam just left Airkewld

No Fat Tire was consumed in the making of Brian G's beam. But it left today from Airkewld

Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:27 pm

[quote="Airkewld"]Thanks Ant! How are things with your new ride?

Things are good my brother. Working on it, i posted a couple pics of it, they are in my gallery, getting ready to start working on my single cab too. that is if i dont sell it first....lol.

the products are looking sweet! keep it up.

Ant

Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:47 am

ill definately keep an eye on this thread :)

Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:12 pm

Wayne/Shawn's beam just got dropped off for Gloss black powder coat.

Christopher's beam just left for Florida - Raw 4" Link Pin with torsions, tie rods and delrin bushings

New build sheet submission - 1967 beetle

Just sent out the latest edition of Airkewld Times eNewsletter. If you are not registered for it, its free here

Just updated our Ultimate Beam List in our support forum here http://airkewld.com/support-forum/2/view/145

More later, enjoy the weekend.

Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:13 am

Here is a beam I had to fix for a local guy who bought it...
First I had to get another set of torsion springs because the ones that were in it were long on 1 side and short on the other. So the trailing arms on 1 side fit but stuck out 2" from the beam end, the other side didn't grab the grub screw dimple..
Second I cut the lower part of the shock tower so you can actually get to the trailing arm grub screw. Other wise that huge ass shock tower is in the way and you can't put the trailing arm on and tighten it.

Viva La Stars!

Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:19 am

What kind of bushings are those, delrin?

Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:00 pm

littlebuggie wrote: Here is a beam I had to fix for a local guy who bought it...
First I had to get another set of torsion springs because the ones that were in it were long on 1 side and short on the other. So the trailing arms on 1 side fit but stuck out 2" from the beam end, the other side didn't grab the grub screw dimple..
Second I cut the lower part of the shock tower so you can actually get to the trailing arm grub screw. Other wise that huge ass shock tower is in the way and you can't put the trailing arm on and tighten it.

Thanks for posting Viva little buggie! If anyone ever has a problem with anything, they should contact me and I will make it right. Did he purchase springs from me?

There is a trick to get the bolt in, remove the center grub screw and rotate the assemble down to install them. Then when tight, rotate it and install the grub screw back. A phone call, email or chat could of eliminated the extra work. I am glad you got it though. If you have any questions, hit me up. I am here to help!

Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:01 pm

Joey wrote: What kind of bushings are those, delrin?

Yes. http://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/suspension...beams.html

Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:19 pm

We picked up some powder coat work this morning.

Shawn and Wayne's ultimate beam just left

It's sick, it's sexy, it's Jason's 3" chrome n clear ultimate narrowed beam headed to Turner Broadcasting in Georgia

Dark n handsome, this narrowed beam will wow it's new owner in NYC. Here it comes jeffrey w. @Airkewld

Tomorrow, we work on fabrication.

Sent out some unique stuff today.
USA made adjusters for a balljoint vw are heading out to Pennsylvania for Austin A.

KlynchMob swag back in stock @Airkewld. Stickers shirts and hats are here!

We made some updates to The Garage here

We started a new air ride group in the garage, VW Air Ride Association and some new videos

See you guys tomorrow.

Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:26 pm

Got some beams finished today. Headed to powder coat tomorrow.

Got Lance's air ride kit out today as well

and Tom's Swag package

More to come tomorrow.

Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:40 pm

Weird day today. Had some network issues at the shop today, but we got it fixed.

Dual circuit reservoir with remote lead for OEM reservoir in the trunk. Randy R, here comes yours.

Eddie D's ZERO Offset Wide 5 disc brake kit just left from Airkewld

John C's drop spindle wide 5 Disc brake kit just left to #santacruz

Claude G's drop spindle #porsche bolt pattern disc brake kit just left to chula vista

We uploaded some new videos here

New build sheet here

And some clients uploaded some new photos here

Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:14 pm

Busy day today. Did a ton of upgrades to site over the weekend, check it out when you can especially the garage. http://airkewld.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=frontpage&Itemid=49

New Notch Build Sheet here http://airkewld.com/tech-center/build-sheets-1/details/4/36

Got two 4" air beams out today, one to powder coat.

New video upload http://bit.ly/9HwfS6

New type 2 BAD Series brake install article http://bit.ly/bRTYZ5

Some new pictures in the garage here http://bit.ly/bsBQiC

Daily Facebook Question - What comes to mind when you say Airkewld?

Quote: El Gran Panin Whe I say AirKewld all it comes to mind is for my next purchase!!! I want all your products!!
12 hours ago

Troy Schurter Customer service. You are definitely at the top in VW arena.
12 hours ago

Walter Flynn A company taking VDubs to the next level.
12 hours ago

David Farley Air-ride...... (drool)

Also when I here or see Airkewld I think of a place to spend some serious money. (if I had it)
9 hours ago

Bert Sumner after messing with aircooleds in the mid 80s and again most recently, i have always thought that the quality of parts was the single most frustrating aspect of being an enthusiast--especially when trying to build up a really nice car...i bought the bad series rotors a couple of months ago...unbelievable...the fit and finish were A+...thanks pete for taking it to the next level...
8 hours ago

Chris Hollaway Quality and service!! Oh yeah and "SAVINGS ACCOUNT"
8 hours ago

France Peters the standard of vw stance....i love it!!!!
7 hours ago

See you guys tomorrow!

Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:58 pm

We got several new videos uploaded including

Mo boost http://bit.ly/cih4ym
Adjuster tech http://bit.ly/bTHqEL
Type 2 BAD Brake Hardware Description http://bit.ly/dhohjr

New photo albums uploaded

1988 Škoda 136 Hoodride Custom http://bit.ly/dce7Tt
59 GHIA - http://bit.ly/cefQRN

New Build Sheets

Karmann_Ghia http://bit.ly/ctLddb

Daily Questions on Facebook
Skate, Surf or BMX? Most VW enthusiasts love one of them. What do you like?

Quote: Shahrizal Zainal skate and destroy!
11 hours ago
Matt Montano downhill mtn biking
11 hours ago
Billy Bob Customs Bmx
11 hours ago ·
Lionel Kinsey Bmx
11 hours ago
Mark Walters BMX - on my '83 Series 3, 600a Redline :o)
11 hours ago
Tobias Thyberg no motor?
11 hours ago
Chad Mccright BMX!! all the way..
11 hours ago
Eduardo Hernandez-Sebastian Skateboarding.....
11 hours ago
Marlies Schmit surf!
11 hours ago
Vadim K skate
10 hours ago
George Miller BMX!!
10 hours ago
Rick Carel none of the above ... damn whippersnappers
10 hours ago
Chris Morgantini ALL
10 hours ago
George Rudder skate.
10 hours ago ·
Tom Lanemann Bmx, mt bike, mx, moto gp
10 hours ago
Erik Langer turtles
10 hours ago
Casey Bynum what about snow??!?!
10 hours ago
Airkewld Turtles? Snow? Thats another DQ on another day, lol
9 hours ago
Jacob Lowe skate with the longboard to the beach and then surf
9 hours ago
Bart Schudy nope, rahter be racing my 72'
9 hours ago ·
Nick Burton kayak surf
7 hours ago
Russ Slater skate and BMX
7 hours ago ·
Dave Elliott gotta b BMX! but canit ride 1,,lol
7 hours ago
Jason Shelfow Surf & Skate !
6 hours ago
Eric Wright Surf And Skate !!!
6 hours ago
Jim Bunting Skate!!!!!
6 hours ago
Jose M. Rosario No time for that too busy working on my 65.
6 hours ago
Rei Castillo skaaaaate!
5 hours ago
Ricky Spurgeon sk8
5 hours ago
Andreas Tabb Well I go work out at the any time fitness center, I cannot do any of the above right now due to bad ankle, But I do surf the internet daily if I can
4 hours ago
Airkewld Andreas, lmao! Then I surf too!
4 hours ago
Jay Peacock BMX !
4 hours ago
Andreas Tabb At least I could get someone to smile
4 hours ago
Airkewld You did good brother!
4 hours ago ·
Nick Wapniarski BMX
4 hours ago
Jason Beard Used to skate. Haven't skated in like 15 years - before jointing the Army. I tried to take on my teenage sons skateboard a few months back and learned quickly that I am not the young man I used to be.
about an hour ago
Bert Sumner rockin' the Redline MX2 with Bottema forks and Tuff Wheel 2s back in '86...we were SO rad...
about an hour ago

Another beam headed out to a happy customer

A couple beams headed to powder coat.

Randy from Trucking American outfitted with BAD Brakes, Air Ride and the Ultimate beam.

Jacob Miles from TN almost done with his Sick Ride

CC Emblems headed out to Mid America - Need one? https://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/performance/cc-emblem.html

Zero Offset Wide 5 Brakes heading out to Oregon
https://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/brakes/be...BAD+Brakes

More to come later, Come check out our new Garage here http://airkewld.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=frontpage&Itemid=49

Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:04 am

Airkewld wrote:

CC Emblems headed out to Mid America - Need one? https://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/performance/cc-emblem.html

Airkewld.com wrote: The plastic emblems are satin black in color with brushed silver numbers and letters. These emblem affix with 3M double sided adhesive. The sizes listed are the only sizes we have available and we can not custom make them in other configurations, sorry.
you don't have 2276(2275 to some), which is likely the most popular vw stroker engine?
:-k

Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:58 am

bugninva wrote: Airkewld wrote: https://store.airkewld.com/e-shop-online/performance/cc-emblem.html

Airkewld.com wrote: The plastic emblems are satin black in color with brushed silver numbers and letters. These emblem affix with 3M double sided adhesive. The sizes listed are the only sizes we have available and we can not custom make them in other configurations, sorry.
you don't have 2276(2275 to some), which is likely the most popular vw stroker engine?
:-k

We do not round up on those back in 2003 when they were made.

Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:29 pm

Weekend Contest @ Airkewld - Upload an avatar and a couple pics of your ride and I will draw a name at random for a prize on both Saturday and Sunday. Thanks for supporting the site! http://airkewld.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=frontpage&Itemid=49

Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:46 am

Big News - Our 17" Smoothie passed DOT Specs and is now certified! The first aftermarket wheel in the VW industry with this certification! How about them apples! Production will start this week!