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Sepi Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2008 Posts: 137 Location: Mikkeli Finland
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:38 pm Post subject: KART - another type of VW |
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After having a vintage -52 and sleeper -59 bugs, I wanted to do something not so usual. Here in Finland it's quite a challenge to get a license for your own modifications, but after convinced the Trafic Safety Department I found a rotten Superbeetle with original technics.
I wanted to get to my KART as good handling as possible, so front struts from Kerscher and rear IRS with MBT coil over suspension + lots of German goodies for brakes and steering. This SB is originally a -74, but I swapped rack&pinion steering from-76. I had to keep from the original SB max 49% and this is now 44% - so let's hope no big engine damages will happen (-14%!)
And I have to keep the engine also as original as possible, so no dual webers at a moment.
So even we have lot of of rules and regulations, I surprized many "not possible in Finland" -sayers and now I have a street legal great handling and really fun vehicle. Recycling and giving another life to this old SB.
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chickengeorge Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2004 Posts: 5634 Location: Spokompton Warshington
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: KART - another type of VW |
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Bravo! Looks like a bucket load of fun! |
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heywebonya Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010 Posts: 823 Location: Portage, MI
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: KART - another type of VW |
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Wow, that is amazing and well done. Post more build pictures!
So cool _________________ If I knew what I was doing; I wouldn't be building a buggy! |
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nbturbo Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2004 Posts: 184 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: KART - another type of VW |
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Amazing- oversized gokart and 2 seats.Man you have some serious out of the box thinking with that car.Check out the seat belts.Credit to you. |
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oprn Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 12743 Location: Western Canada
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:46 am Post subject: Re: KART - another type of VW |
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That is a very unique car! Enjoy! |
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joey1320 Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: Cleveland, OH
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joey1320 Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: Cleveland, OH
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