Camber compensators

Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Nov 2005, 11:36 pm

#432339

I got a 1965 VW Beetle with a 1641cc engine (110 Engel camshaft etc.). Also with anti-sway bars front and back. lowered front... 12 volt conversion... Just thinking what else to do to improve it. Someone suggested installing a camber compensator. Just wondering whether anyone sells them here in Victoria? Otherwise I;d buy it online.

Its supposed to be for the rear... but I already have a rear anti-sway bar. Any comments?

www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=463

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56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Nov 2005, 7:18 am

#432360

I read somewhere that generic anti-sway bars should not be used on swing axled rear suspensions.

VW made a "Z" bar for the later swingers and these can be made to work well.

I'll try and find the article.

Camber compensators, on the other hand, are great. I had one on my beetle before the rebiuld and the improvement was nothing short of outstanding.

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blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber

216 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 26 Nov 2005, 9:34 am

#432375

I have one that I'm looking at selling hasn't been on the car very long, I found it excellent - still doesn't make a swing axle handle like a ferrari but I found it improved it.

Can take a photo tomorrow if you are interested. U2U me.

Brad

P.S Oh yeah - reason for sale I am getting the KG converted to IRS.

Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 26 Nov 2005, 9:14 pm

#432486

Yeah I'm interested. How much are you selling it for- and are you in Melbourne?

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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 26 Nov 2005, 10:15 pm

#432496

anyone got a pic of one on a car? interested in how much ground clearance is sacrificed.

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lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Nov 2005, 4:20 am

#433117

like this

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lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Nov 2005, 4:21 am

#433119

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blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber

216 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 29 Nov 2005, 9:47 am

#433159

Here's my one for sale - $130

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blup58 Officially Full-On Dubber

216 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 29 Nov 2005, 9:48 am

#433160

Buy the way I'm in Brisbane, put could organise postage if interested - you pay for freight.

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bus914 Custom Title Time!

1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Nov 2005, 5:51 pm

#433294

the compensator is probably better but here is a z-bar diag

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marty_08 Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 30 Nov 2005, 9:39 am

#433516

Bus914,

Where do you buy these Z-bars from???

Anyone go any pics installed in a car???

Marty

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bus914 Custom Title Time!

1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Nov 2005, 1:56 pm

#433596

from the wreckers, but it may be difficult to pull out and difficult to install as it goes over the gearbox. my '67 fasty had one. unlike the aftermarket camber compensators, the z-bar stiffens the suspension and makes a bumpier ride.

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 30 Nov 2005, 10:03 pm

#433771

what sort/brand of sway bar are you running?

where does it mount to the axles, shock bolt or spring plate?