NOW AVAILABLE: Kafer Cup, K Bar Style Bars

Craig Torrens · 2008-03-13T13:03:17+00:00

The Kafer style bars are finally ready for you to order. Kits can be purchased as a 3 bar or 5 bar, with all parts needed for installation supplied. Price: $295 for the 3 bar Kit, $395 for the 5 bar kit. Postage additional. 3 Bar kit includes: 1. 2 x Longer High Tensile shock bolts 2. 2 x Custom brackets (mounted to the upper shock point, same for 3 and 5 bar kit) 3. 6 x Custom made Clevis joints (3 RH and 3 LH threaded) 4. 1 x Long Aluminium cross bar 5. 2 x Short Aluminium support bars 6. 2 X Weld on brackets *All components are plated and anodised *All bolts,lock and flat washes, LH and RH nuts are supplied 5 Bar Kit includes ALL OF THE ABOVE plus 1. 2 x Short Aluminium support bars (4 in total for the kit) 2. 4 x Custom made Clevis joints (10 in total for the kit) 3. 2 x Weld on brackets (4 in total for the kit) NOW IN STOCK AND READY FOR DELIVERY. Postcode: 2142 Please post on here if you wish to order or just send me a PM. NOW WITH **NEW KIT** PICTURED Cheers Craig T

funbug Seriously Crusin Dubber

135 posts · joined May 2006 · 3 Feb 2010, 12:04 pm

#760901

Craig Torrens wrote:yep new batch has just been plated...........just pm me your delivery details and I will send you my bank details.

Regards
Craig T

I have a 3 bar kit and am interested in the bolt on tabs for the frame horns. Would you sell them seperately? THANKS

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 6 Mar 2010, 10:04 pm

#766238

Hi guys and gals.......due to popular demand, I've been forced to do another batch !!😂😂

You know the drill by now....🙄

You know you don't want to miss out AGAIN.....😵‍💫

So PM me asap with what you want and I will add it to the "batch" !!! 👍

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 7 Mar 2010, 10:04 am

#766285

funbug wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:yep new batch has just been plated...........just pm me your delivery details and I will send you my bank details.

Regards
Craig T
I have a 3 bar kit and am interested in the bolt on tabs for the frame horns. Would you sell them seperately? THANKS

The tabs with my Kits are weld on only.

Cheers
Craig T

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 9 Mar 2010, 8:40 pm

#766783

71-BEETLE-SEDAN wrote:Hey craig, i was wondering how much suppport people are getting from the three bar set up. I wanna know if itll give my stock 1.6 a tight rear end. Or should i go to the five bar and have it strengthened right up.

I have the 3 bar setup in my Ragtop........works well.

jeeptoylander Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Mar 2010 · 27 Mar 2010, 9:09 am

#770244

Just wanting to get contacted by craig for a 5 bars set up
Do you ship abroad ?

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 27 Mar 2010, 10:41 am

#770260

Hi craig, sent you a couple pm's but they may not have gotten through, I'm after a 3 bar kit.

drgouk Slammed & Awesome Dubber

92 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 28 Mar 2010, 7:45 pm

#770511

Hi Craig,
What is the current pricing on the 3 bar and 5 bar set ups? Please let me know.

thanks

David Gouk

tazkralc Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 29 Mar 2010, 11:40 pm

#770722

What's does these bars designed to do. Any pro's and con's between 3 and 5 bar setups. What would the advantage be if I added one to my 1963 beetle running standard swing axle box and a 1776cc engine.
Thanks Chris

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 30 Mar 2010, 9:01 pm

#770873

drgouk wrote:Hi Craig,
What is the current pricing on the 3 bar and 5 bar set ups? Please let me know.

thanks

David Gouk

$390 and $550 plus delivery of around $25.

Cheers Craig T

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 30 Mar 2010, 9:02 pm

#770874

jeeptoylander wrote:Just wanting to get contacted by craig for a 5 bars set up
Do you ship abroad ?

Yes, and I'm happy to send to France 😎......I have sent you an email.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 30 Mar 2010, 9:04 pm

#770875

SuperOwen wrote:Hi craig, sent you a couple pm's but they may not have gotten through, I'm after a 3 bar kit.

Yep I've added you to the order.............should be ready in about 2 weeks..

Only a few left so get in quick 😎

tazkralc Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 31 Mar 2010, 3:36 pm

#770964

What are these bars designed to do. Any pro's and con's between 3 and 5 bar setups. What would the advantage be if I added one to my 1963 beetle running standard swing axle box and a 1776cc engine.
Thanks Chris

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 31 Mar 2010, 6:00 pm

#770980

They are designed to stop the forks on the floorpan (what holds the gearbox and engine) from flexing when you launch hard or under acceleration..........this flexing contributes to "axle hop" which BREAKS gearboxes.

The 5 bar kit is the Ultimate way to go as it completely triangulates the forks giving 100% support. The 3 bar kit is perfect for street cars or in situations where removing the gearbox to weld the back tabs is not an option.....

Both Kits would be an advantage for your car/setup, but to get the maximum benefit it should be fitted in conjunction with a gearbox strap kit, gearbox mid mount and heavy duty gearbox mounts. 👍

Do I put you down for a 5 or 3 bar tazkralc ?

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Apr 2010, 11:04 am

#772972

Another one going to France !!!

Gunna Commited Dubber

54 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 14 Apr 2010, 7:56 pm

#773189

Hi Craig,
I've tried PMing a couple of times but no luck.
I'm after the 5 bar for my setup.
Dangerous Dave will have the gearbox ready soon and this is all I'm missing before everything goes back together for 1/4 mile tuning.
Can I call you or you could text me your # on 0402 327 383?
Thanks
Dean

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena....................

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 14 Apr 2010, 9:38 pm

#773206

I have sent my number to you 😉

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 15 Apr 2010, 8:06 am

#773258

Craig Torrens wrote:Another one going to France !!!

I think you need a website mate.

56t4 Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 26 May 2010, 5:26 pm

#781132

Just received a 5 point kit from Craig,I must say the workmanship is excellent and they are a high quality product.Craig is very easy deal with and I'd recommend these to anyone.Sure they might cost a bit more but if you want a product that is properly engineered and well made then you gotta pay.No one likes a sloppy arse,even in their VW😎

funbug Seriously Crusin Dubber

135 posts · joined May 2006 · 27 May 2010, 2:07 pm

#781321

Does the 3 point brace work with heater boxes?

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 1 Jun 2010, 3:37 pm

#782214

56t4 wrote:Just received a 5 point kit from Craig,I must say the workmanship is excellent and they are a high quality product.Craig is very easy deal with and I'd recommend these to anyone.Sure they might cost a bit more but if you want a product that is properly engineered and well made then you gotta pay.No one likes a sloppy arse,even in their VW😎

Glad youre happy..........and your arse will be nice and tight now😂

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 1 Jun 2010, 3:37 pm

#782215

funbug wrote:Does the 3 point brace work with heater boxes?

I will double check for you.

yellowgodzilla Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 12 Jun 2010, 5:01 pm

#784399

Hello Craig,
I would like ot order 1 3 bar set.
please kindly PM me price and lead time.
thanks
Godz

Yellow Godzilla
1970 beetle

71-BEETLE-SEDAN AKA Josh

1,058 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 17 Jun 2010, 9:33 pm

#785458

Just a quick question, is it possible to fit the 3 bar set up and then laer on add the extra 2 bars to make it a 5 bar kit?

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 17 Jun 2010, 9:42 pm

#785461

yes.

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 17 Jun 2010, 10:28 pm

#785466

hey craig, not that you need them, but pics of 5 bar mounted up in relation to body shell is in my thread. they arent quite stock locations though (RHS has flipped shock) & no body/pan seal.

Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 21 Jun 2010, 11:38 am

#786042

Does the 3 point brace work with heater boxes?

Have you had an opportunity to check, whether the torque bar fits with heater boxes?

Like Funbug, I'm interested in running the 3 bar set up with heater boxes.

Thanks.

666bug Slammed & Awesome Dubber

82 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 17 Jul 2010, 7:48 am

#791023

Hey Craig,

Can you please pm me about the 3bar i sent a pm but no reply 🙁

666bug Slammed & Awesome Dubber

82 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 27 Jul 2010, 1:06 pm

#792968

Hey Craig,

payment sent 👍

Aussie Dubbin Fahrvergnugen

895 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 27 Jul 2010, 6:22 pm

#792996

HI Craig, I have seen you talk about a rear solid and a mid-mount gearbox mount... have you fabricated anything here??? Are these kits in aid of using standard mounts ... or ... do we still need pretty beefy rear and mid mounts? (mid mount style i am thinking is similar to a gene berg mount with a plate mounted to the nosecone bolts and then supported to the frames via a utherane washer ((thick)) and a welded tab...)

Question is do we need solid mounts and do you sell them??? Pics

'68 BUG build(Racing)
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=85509
69Baja
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=88798
Manx(MaxFX)
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=88799&page=1#pid826884

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 29 Jul 2010, 10:18 am

#793283

666bug wrote:Hey Craig,

payment sent 👍

Cheers, Kit will leave today or tomorrow 😎