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Erik G
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Oh Jeebus, why did you have to post those pics... Those are stupid nice, and need some nice big wheels to show them off. Like the new 17 inch fuchs I was checking out this weekend at the classicS
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Notched
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Brian,
good talking with you guys at The Classic
Here's a set of type 3 drop spindles with cross drilled and slotted Porsche pattern rotors and 4 piston Wilwoods.
This is the first set that I've done with the 4 piston caliper mounts.
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Delicious! You do some damn fine work Sir!!
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I have a biased opinion because I made them but these drop spindles, narrowed arms, and disc brakes get 300 miles per week.
This is my daily driver
Russell |
What disc brakes are you using, since you have wide 5's?
The car looks good.  |
Sorry I never replied. I didn't get an e-mail alert and I never came back here to look.
Anyways, the front disc brake kit is AC Industries Wide five for ball joint beetle. I made the drop spindles from drum brake type 3 spindles and redid the mounting holes for the caliper brackets. It stops great.
In the future if you or anyone has questions about anything VW call me at Old Speed 562 531 4190. I don't get on here as often as I would like to. |
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I found the photos. From December 2009. Lots of miles and no problems
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W1K1
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I like those speedmaster wheels, what kind of tire/size are you running on them?
15 x 5" +21 for the wheel size I'm guessing. Just the right vintage speed look. I'm getting tired of my rattle can painted, dinged up stock rims.
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I like those speedmaster wheels, what kind of tire/size are you running on them?
15 x 5" +21 for the wheel size I'm guessing. Just the right vintage speed look. I'm getting tired of my rattle can painted, dinged up stock rims. |
155/60/15 front
and 165/15 rear |
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andreis davide
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OldSpeed 2" Drop Spindles and 1" per side Narrowed Arm's in Action... |
i have a more question.
1- where you buyer at lin pink customized
2- As you did for the attack wheel? I can drill the original drum or you have to put the adapters?I did not want to put the adapters because they widen the roadway... 
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vdubinit
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I got about 5000 miles on my Old Speed type 3 dropped spindles and haven't had any issues at all and were a excellent fit during installation and it sure rides smoothhhh
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POWER ON
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I have a biased opinion because I made them but these drop spindles, narrowed arms, and disc brakes get 300 miles per week.
This is my daily driver
Russell |
Russell,
Thanks for all the help this past weekend. When you come to Hawaii we'll go for a ride in our rides with your dropped spindles,disk brake, and narrowed arms.
From the boys in Hawaii,
MAHALO Brian |
Aloha Russell,
It's been about a year and the car is about 99% done. Check it out with your spindles. Could be lower but I like it as it is for now. Also shipped it to the Big Island Bug In last month. Great times and some decent ET's for my daily driver (12.0-12.03's all day). http://s174.photobucket.com/user/brisonboy/media/IMG_1622_zps4dc1e1b8.mp4.html .10 passes in one day and some with the AC on too  . See you at the Classic next month.
Thanks for all your help.
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Nice!
But yes you need to drop it down a little more
Stop by the shop if you get a chance
Russ |
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Shaven
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Brian,
good talking with you guys at The Classic
Here's a set of type 3 drop spindles with cross drilled and slotted Porsche pattern rotors and 4 piston Wilwoods.
This is the first set that I've done with the 4 piston caliper mounts.
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hey russ...
PM pending your way soon.
cheers matty
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Here's a few pics of our one inch narrowed arms.
Squareback has one inch arms and Zero offset drop spindles and genuine Fuchs six. Not super narrow but awesome ride and good turning radius. |
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664PHNX
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 dropped spindles |
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| Does anyone else make set of drop spindles for a type 3 nowadays? Just picked up a 66 Squareback and want to get as low as possible and retain some travel/ride quality. Thanks for the help! |
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 dropped spindles |
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Old Speed still makes them. $450 exchange
562 531 4190 |
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stonecoldcars
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pitargue
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 dropped spindles |
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How about for spindles for drum brakes? Is that even possible? |
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:39 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 dropped spindles |
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How about for spindles for drum brakes? Is that even possible? |
yes
same price exchange. But why with the availability of disc brakes in any bolt pattern? |
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pitargue
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Type 3 dropped spindles |
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How about for spindles for drum brakes? Is that even possible? |
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same price exchange. But why with the availability of disc brakes in any bolt pattern? |
Sorry for the late reply.
I have a 64 notch. The PO put 66-71 disk brakes on it. Also, the CB rear disk kit, which is a POS. The pistons of the rear calipers are both leaking. It's not safe so basically, I can't drive the car, which is frustrating.
The car has short axles on it. So, investigating what to replace the rear brakes with, which will probably lead to me replacing the fronts to match. (Why couldn't i have been born rich instead of good looking?)
Been looking at the CoolRydes Cool Stop front and rear kit. The front requires drum spindles. I'd also like to lower it with drop spindles so I have better front suspension that matches the stock steering geometry. So, that is why I asked.
Most likely what will happen is I put drum brakes back on the rear and just getting drop spindles to reuse the stock calipers. But exploring options in case I win the lotto.  |
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 12:56 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 dropped spindles |
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| What is the wheel bolt pattern that you intend to use? |
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pitargue
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 6:32 am Post subject: Re: Type 3 dropped spindles |
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5x130. I have 15x6 Gottis on the car now. Don't know the offset.
BTW, love your work. Really enjoy your IG page.
Attached a pic of my car.
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