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Traver
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 Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:51 am Post subject: I don't care, Ima raise it up (the back, that is) |
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So, I know my bug looks bad-ass the way it's dumped to the floor, but I'm gonna raise the back a tad.
I love lowriders, but I also love daily drivers. With that camber, it's just asking for trouble:
I"m gonna put it up a few splines so the back is higher than the front.[/img] |
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Rusty O'Toole
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| Good idea. When you get done that you might consider raising the front and taking all the junk off it. You will be amazed how much better it drives and rides and how much faster it goes. |
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Rusty O'Toole
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:42 am Post subject: |
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Your rear tires will last 3 times as long too.
By the way it doesn't look bad ass. It looks like an old VW with broken springs.
If you want to be bad ass take your granny's old Chev Impala 4 door, raise it up a couple of feet and bolt on a set of shiny wheels with rubber band tires. Everyone will go
"Geez what a moron"
"Ya but the car is bad ass"
"Compared to when his granny had it" |
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drscope
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If you raise the rear, you better make sure you have caster shims up front!
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the-jerm
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:12 am Post subject: |
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| Rusty O'Toole wrote: |
| Good idea. When you get done that you might consider taking all the junk off it. |
I'll take the fog lights off your hands for ya 
I'm going to go against the grain a bit and say the car looks great the way it is. That being said, I understand the reason for wanting to raise it if its your daily. The ride can be a little rough at that height. Hey, its your car yada yada. |
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the-jerm
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:13 am Post subject: |
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| Rusty O'Toole wrote: |
| Good idea. When you get done you might consider taking all the junk off it. |
I'll take the fog lights off your hands for ya
I'm going to go against the grain a bit and say the car looks great the way it is. That being said, I understand the reason for wanting to raise it if its your daily. The ride can be a little rough at that height. Hey, its your car yada yada. |
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Traver
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:31 am Post subject: |
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| Good idea. When you get done that you might consider raising the front and taking all the junk off it. You will be amazed how much better it drives and rides and how much faster it goes. |
Hey, thanks for your opinion. Now that some tool from canada who just joined The Samba last week has told me what looks right for my car, my life is complete. |
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the-jerm
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Hotrodvw
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: I don't care, Ima raise it up (the back, that is) |
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| Traver wrote: |
So, I know my bug looks bad-ass the way it's dumped to the floor, but I'm gonna raise the back a tad.
I love lowriders, but I also love daily drivers. With that camber, it's just asking for trouble:
I"m gonna put it up a few splines so the back is higher than the front.[/img] |
Finally!!!!!!! Common Sense speaks!! 
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83_WabbitGTI
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Traver wrote: |
| Rusty O'Toole wrote: |
| Good idea. When you get done that you might consider raising the front and taking all the junk off it. You will be amazed how much better it drives and rides and how much faster it goes. |
Hey, thanks for your opinion. Now that some tool from canada who just joined The Samba last week has told me what looks right for my car, my life is complete. |
Now that's funny right there.
I think the accessories look great. Not too over done. Raising up the rear to give it a rake would be sweet! But please take Dr. Scopes advice. Be safe. Portland roads are terrible.
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Hotrodvw
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Rusty O'Toole wrote: |
Your rear tires will last 3 times as long too.
By the way it doesn't look bad ass. It looks like an old VW with broken springs.
If you want to be bad ass take your granny's old Chev Impala 4 door, raise it up a couple of feet and bolt on a set of shiny wheels with rubber band tires. Everyone will go
"Geez what a moron"
"Ya but the car is bad ass"
"Compared to when his granny had it" |
See that?? You just shit on yourself.  He didn't ask for your opinion.
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Rusty O'Toole
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He did ask for my opinion actually. What do you think this thread is about?
I was AGREEING with him in my own devil may car way.
I've been driving and wrenching on VWs since 1968 but I'm always ready to learn something new. |
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Hotrodvw
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I didn't see a question mark in his post. Be nice......it's not necessary to be a prick.
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rm56
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Cool spots, shine it over there I think I see a hottie |
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Ragman
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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| I too raised the rear of my car recently. After putting my stroker engine in, I didn't want to smack the sump and exhaust on the ground anymore. Low looks bitchen for sure, but you mash more parts into the concrete and that is certain. |
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Hotrodvw
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Exactly..... Also, with a larger motor, it may be safe to say you'll be gettin' on it too. The squat is tough on axle spade when under power.
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69 Jim
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| Good idea. When you get done that you might consider raising the front and taking all the junk off it. You will be amazed how much better it drives and rides and how much faster it goes. |
Hey, thanks for your opinion. Now that some tool from canada who just joined The Samba last week has told me what looks right for my car, my life is complete. |
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Traver
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| Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for everyones input! I did it today, and it rides sooo much better! Still looks like a lowrider too 
BTW, I did take off those fog lights and the VW hood ornament a while ago. I will post a new pic when it is sunny out... |
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Hotrodvw
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I bet it still looks 'bad ass' too. 
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Jason C
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Traver, I haven't seen your car around. What part of portland are you in? The car looks great. I agree with raising it up some.
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