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surfpig Officially Full-On Dubber

253 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#862096
after getting some spindles on my bug, i feel the need to bring the back down more. so i have two options, either notch the spring plates or buy these http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=817690

this is a picture just after i put the spindles on
Im so happy I could just shit.

Hertz www.melburgluft.com

1,080 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#866290
Just notch your plates.

Click the pics to make them bigger.
Click the Beetle

Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#875446
yes yes and yes or get some adjustable ones from rod penrose

5lam AKA: BlackBug

520 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#876758
I have a pair of the 3" Drop Plates on their way. Seems like a great idea to me. I'll let you know how they go.

Custom doesn't come in a Box

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#876764
If you notch the spring-plates, and have a 100 hp or more, watch them bend. They will, more than likely, 'bow out' and hit the inside of the rear tyres under hard acceleration.

Grinding away the top stops on the chassis will give almost as much travel, without weakening the spring-plates.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

surfpig Officially Full-On Dubber

253 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#876832
its already been done, and i have a 1300 so no real chance of bending
Im so happy I could just shit.