t2 ·
was checking through some posts and noticed you are after or thinking of some radars , i like but these are the shit im not sure of there name i think randars or something , anyway these would be awsome on your 57
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dave 57 kombi
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/34076/dave-57-kombi
57kombi ·
There the ones.
Roy is bringing them in.
Might have to wait as I am going to fit a disc front(wide 5) then go Creative IRS, then think about some wheels.
thanks for the pic.
Cheers
Dave
Roy is bringing them in.
Might have to wait as I am going to fit a disc front(wide 5) then go Creative IRS, then think about some wheels.
thanks for the pic.
Cheers
Dave
twoguns ·
they are the sweetest rims for sure...
nice sig too. 😀
nice sig too. 😀
BenettonVW ·
Nice sig! he he
I love that pic. I had that for wallpaper for a while.. It's sweet.
Dave why are you making these changes? Not happy with straight axle?
I love that pic. I had that for wallpaper for a while.. It's sweet.
Dave why are you making these changes? Not happy with straight axle?
vwtyp2 ·
there's two types.
Radars and Randars.
one of them has a flat spoke, and the other has a ribbed spoke.
not sure which is which.
Radars and Randars.
one of them has a flat spoke, and the other has a ribbed spoke.
not sure which is which.
twoguns ·
better pic...
57kombi ·
Jim, the only problem with my straight axle is it limits wheel choice.
I can only fit a 165 tyre and it has to be on a solid beetle rim.
A split wheel has too much off set, sorry, not enough off set as the tyre will rub against the spring plate.
That is the only reason I am going IRS (when I can afford it).
It handles really well and goes really well, just limited to wheel choice.
Thanks Twoguns for the sig.
The wheels are called randars , they are copies of the original radars, they are made in USA for Java Global Enterprises in England.
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 13-1-2005 by 57kombi]
I can only fit a 165 tyre and it has to be on a solid beetle rim.
A split wheel has too much off set, sorry, not enough off set as the tyre will rub against the spring plate.
That is the only reason I am going IRS (when I can afford it).
It handles really well and goes really well, just limited to wheel choice.
Thanks Twoguns for the sig.
The wheels are called randars , they are copies of the original radars, they are made in USA for Java Global Enterprises in England.
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 13-1-2005 by 57kombi]
BenettonVW ·
No worries Dave. Might get that off you at some stage!!?!?!
The ones pictured above are Randars, which are repro Rader wheels, originally made by Sears(like Kmart) in the States. The ribbed ones are also Raders, but originally made by EMPI. There is now repro ones of those being made by JPE or something in the UK.. Someone will fix that for me no doubt..
The ones pictured above are Randars, which are repro Rader wheels, originally made by Sears(like Kmart) in the States. The ribbed ones are also Raders, but originally made by EMPI. There is now repro ones of those being made by JPE or something in the UK.. Someone will fix that for me no doubt..
twoguns ·
hey dave, i have a straight axle conversions, and i have been able to fit everything from stock rims to widened sotck rims, even the 17inch 215x45 that are on it now, and on the ute i have the cookie 15x7... dont understand why you are som limited on yours????
57kombi ·
Mine uses standard lenght axles froma beetle and is fitted using adaptor plates, the spring plates are not modified and neither are the axles,
So thats why I can only fit the beetle wheels.
Most other straight conversions use shortened axles , that gives them more room between the drum and wheel arch.
Cheers
Dave
I'll go out now and take some pics.
So thats why I can only fit the beetle wheels.
Most other straight conversions use shortened axles , that gives them more room between the drum and wheel arch.
Cheers
Dave
I'll go out now and take some pics.
vwtyp2 ·
JGE Rader
5-bolt wheel
Size: 5 x 15
Produced by JGE in the UK. Made from cast aluminium, a very high quality wheel.
Price: £495 set of 4 with caps - Silver
£595 set of 4 with caps - Fully Polished
5-bolt wheel
Size: 5 x 15
Produced by JGE in the UK. Made from cast aluminium, a very high quality wheel.
Price: £495 set of 4 with caps - Silver
£595 set of 4 with caps - Fully Polished
57kombi ·
heres some pics
This one you can see I only have about 10 mm btween the trye and guard
This one you can see I only have about 10 mm btween the trye and guard
57kombi ·
can only get my finger between the tyer and spring plate if I turn my finger sideways
57kombi ·
here is the adaptor
57kombi ·
You can see I havent washed it since it was painted, here is another one of the adaptor.
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
57kombi ·
One of the main problems is that mine is an early, a 57 so they only have the straight down wheel arches and not the flared ones like later buses.
I dont think there is much price differance between having a Creative IRS and getting another straight axle so I might as well go IRS.
I know RobK swears by Creatives stuff .
I will have to find out from Roy the cost.
But first I am thinking CSP wide 5 discs that way I can keep my dropped spindles.
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 13-1-2005 by 57kombi]
I dont think there is much price differance between having a Creative IRS and getting another straight axle so I might as well go IRS.
I know RobK swears by Creatives stuff .
I will have to find out from Roy the cost.
But first I am thinking CSP wide 5 discs that way I can keep my dropped spindles.
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 13-1-2005 by 57kombi]
twoguns ·
gotta get discs. i have ofur wheel discs and wouldnt have it any other way. can carry heaps of friends or go real quick knowing i am going to stop well.
can see what you mean by the converion, too.
can see what you mean by the converion, too.
t2 ·
spring plate template for you dave , this is all you will need to do plus weld 2 tubes together at the correct length its pretty simple and really cheap when you have most of the parts allready in the bus
twoguns ·
hey darren. the ladder appears a bit long. is that right,? i htought it stoped just above the wheel arch.
t2 ·
opps wrong pic, i was going to post that pic anyway there is probably 15mm maybe more between the wheel and guard , i dont think the flare adds or takes away anything.
here is one of the spring plate. and i think around the same between the wheel and spring plate and the tyres are 195/ 65/ 15
here is one of the spring plate. and i think around the same between the wheel and spring plate and the tyres are 195/ 65/ 15
t2 ·
hi there wes,
yeah i think the ladder is suppose to be higher than i have put it ,i didnt like it so i made up a bracket to hang it from for me it looks better there
cheers wes
yeah i think the ladder is suppose to be higher than i have put it ,i didnt like it so i made up a bracket to hang it from for me it looks better there
cheers wes
57kombi ·
I'll just have to wait until after I get the discs.
Also I do like the ladder, I've got the 3 bow rack and how the hell are you supposed to get stuff on or off it.
Cheers
Dave
Also I do like the ladder, I've got the 3 bow rack and how the hell are you supposed to get stuff on or off it.
Cheers
Dave
twoguns ·
dave...
ClassicVW(pacific) ·
The JGE Raders are available here in Aus from any of our stockists Australia wide.
57kombi ·
Roy.
Looks like I will be giving you my new born.
I will be saving up for a while.
Wes.Its great, think we might use it!!
Cheers
Dave
Looks like I will be giving you my new born.
I will be saving up for a while.
Wes.Its great, think we might use it!!
Cheers
Dave
vwtyp2 ·
Roy, so they're the ribbed spoke jobs then?
can you give me a price?
Ta.
can you give me a price?
Ta.
t2 ·
dave,
on my bus the space between the tyre and spring plate is 20mm , the space between the tyre and guard is almost 50mm . my rims are 6 inches wide with 195/65/15s tyres , personally i think with what parts you have you probably could have the bus straight axle conversion done over the weekend if you had all the bits made up , all you need to buy are some short end casting axle tubes then the rest is labour. you dont need to change the axles or brakes just the spring plate design as shown in the pic posted before and the tube length. if you send me your address i will send you a spring plate template . id say this will be the easiest and by far the cheapest way and the ride quality will be the same as it is now with the same box. thinking about it i dont think you will have to even take out the box or motor to put it in.
just trying to help its your bus , just thats what i would be doing well thats what i did
on my bus the space between the tyre and spring plate is 20mm , the space between the tyre and guard is almost 50mm . my rims are 6 inches wide with 195/65/15s tyres , personally i think with what parts you have you probably could have the bus straight axle conversion done over the weekend if you had all the bits made up , all you need to buy are some short end casting axle tubes then the rest is labour. you dont need to change the axles or brakes just the spring plate design as shown in the pic posted before and the tube length. if you send me your address i will send you a spring plate template . id say this will be the easiest and by far the cheapest way and the ride quality will be the same as it is now with the same box. thinking about it i dont think you will have to even take out the box or motor to put it in.
just trying to help its your bus , just thats what i would be doing well thats what i did
57kombi ·
Thanks mate, things on hold for a while, will u2u you.
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
ClassicVW(pacific) ·
JGE Raders have the raised rib to the spokesvwtyp2 wrote:Roy, so they're the ribbed spoke jobs then?
can you give me a price?
Ta.
$1495 in Silver
Available from our SA stockist
[Edited on 14-1-2005 by ClassicVW(pacific)]
63Splitty ·
dave, will I have the same probs with mine, as far as fitting wider wheels?
63Splitty ·
Roy,
I gotta get some sill repair panels off ya, for right hand side.
How much and have ya got any in stock at the mo??
I gotta get some sill repair panels off ya, for right hand side.
How much and have ya got any in stock at the mo??
ClassicVW(pacific) ·
got some in on New Years Eve and sold out after a week thats how popular splittys are getting. We should be getting some more next week.
63Splitty ·
no probs, i have to look in the catalogue again to see what else i need, get it shipped out at the same time.
BenettonVW ·
How does one get a 'catalogue'?
57kombi ·
Jim.
Ask Roy, or just visit Schofields site or creatives as Classic vw (pacific) bring in there stuff.
And jolly good stuff it is.
Hey Roy, How about changing the name as you must be giving loads of sales by mistake to the other classic vw.
Cheers
Dave
Ask Roy, or just visit Schofields site or creatives as Classic vw (pacific) bring in there stuff.
And jolly good stuff it is.
Hey Roy, How about changing the name as you must be giving loads of sales by mistake to the other classic vw.
Cheers
Dave
Desert Bug ·
Hey Dave,
why not go full Bay IRS conversion, gives better gearbox options, 4 in all including full automatic (now that would be good, full auto Splitty). I did this on the Desert Splitty and has been great.
Cheers, Ian.
why not go full Bay IRS conversion, gives better gearbox options, 4 in all including full automatic (now that would be good, full auto Splitty). I did this on the Desert Splitty and has been great.
Cheers, Ian.
Desert Bug ·
Need to box in the rear end of chassis rails also for mounting rear engine support bar.
57kombi ·
Things have been put on hold for a few months but thanks for the info and pics.
I will have to see what I can afford.
Cheers
Dave
I will have to see what I can afford.
Cheers
Dave
vwtyp2 ·
JGE Raders have the raised rib to the spokes
$1495 in Silver
Available from our SA stockist
looks like I'll be giving Aaron a call then.
62deluxe ·
We had catalogues in Melbourne at the DOVW Jimbo.....
We will be over agfain for the Jamboree and more than likely for the Picnic at hanging rock thingy........
Or we can post.........:thumb
We will be over agfain for the Jamboree and more than likely for the Picnic at hanging rock thingy........
Or we can post.........:thumb
BenettonVW ·
Jamboree will do..
That will be good.. Thanks Jeremy.. Sorry I didn't even notice at DOVW.. Caught in the moment.. he he
When is Picnic at Hanging Rock? Coming up soon.. always a good turn out.
That will be good.. Thanks Jeremy.. Sorry I didn't even notice at DOVW.. Caught in the moment.. he he
When is Picnic at Hanging Rock? Coming up soon.. always a good turn out.