As listed, I need to know the spring plate angles for a type 3 wagon IRS. I am involved in a conversion of rear subframe and need to know the stock angle - it is not possible to check the originals etc.... I am sure it is diferent to Super Beetle... ?
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My book gives 22 deg plus or minus 50 minutes. The negative camber of minus 1 deg 20 minutes is on these models but doesn't change much with the height. It depends on whether you want a smooth or rough ride.nn[ Edited on 13/7/2005 by 1500S ]
thanks - will begin with that. PS: Smooth or rough ride has nothing to do with spring plate angle - it only affects static ride height
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If the static height is too low you will be sure to have a dynamic ride! If there is a limited amount of movement of the suspension parts before they bottom out on the bump stops then it has all to do with the spring plate angle! Believe me! The lower they are the rougher they are unless you do some other savage mods to the system and that goes for all vehicles, not just VWs. If you rotate the spring plate and the original movement to the stops was 100mm and it is now only 40 mm, then a bump which moves the suspension up 40mm plus will give you a rough pitching ride unless you are driving at all times on a hotmix good road. Now where do we find roads that good around Sydney or for that matter anywhere else in OZ?!!
nn[ Edited on 13/7/2005 by 1500S ]
......... that's called lack of bump stop clearance!
Thansk for telling me the angle; car is now level and at correct ride height
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Yep but there isn't much spare room! I didn't want to cut any of the bump rubber off so I went back up a few mm. Anyway, what about a pic of the beast. Always good to see someone else carrying the flag for the type 3 range.
I was reminded on Sunday how crosswind gives a few anxious moments driving through the cutting onto the bridge here at North Richmond. Near 1/4 turn plus a few crow calls!
