PHAT BUG ·
Anyone got anything close to being this low??
Aussieveedubbers · General Chit Chat
How low can YOU go?
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/7733/how-low-can-you-go
PHAT BUG ·
And this.
Jay_1965vw ·
Looks cool... errr... slightly impractical though????? How would you drive it? (without scraping half the bottom of your chassis off I mean)
Hmmm....
Jay
Queen of Chat
Hmmm....
Jay
Queen of Chat
PHAT BUG ·
last one.
SKEWtYpe3 ·
Bags......
fish ·
only for show. has to have pump ups to raise to drive.
kustomkool ·
My squares pretty bloody low.
vw54 ·
Those cars wouldnt last 5 minutes in Sydney with all the speed humps they would be stuck on the first one they came to.
jenz58 ·
Very low obviously!!😀😉
wrecker67 ·
:o show ponies,,
i dont think you would get into any sevice stations for fuel.....
forget drive ways.....:jesus
cheers:beer
i dont think you would get into any sevice stations for fuel.....
forget drive ways.....:jesus
cheers:beer
pyr0 ·
imagine those cars with paaengers LOL ( and yes i know they've got bags:P )
Unity-28 ·
Actually the only car out of those that has bags is the Dark blue one! The black and red one has Hydros, and The light green one has neither!
Rhett, Mine will be as low as the dark blue one! And it will be driven (not everyday, but will be driven) And with Airbags, It will ride better than stock!
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Rhett, Mine will be as low as the dark blue one! And it will be driven (not everyday, but will be driven) And with Airbags, It will ride better than stock!
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PHAT BUG ·
This bugs in Sydney, no bags at all just seriously low
PHAT BUG ·
Nectar, you now where its at!!
Unity-28 ·
Man lowered cars are sooo cool, but Lowered cars, that can raise at a touch of a button is even better! Plus you can get over those SPEED HUMPS with no probs! That Orange and White thing has some wicked ass camber! Wheel bearing nightmare, but who cares when its that cool!
You gots to love the clear lenses!
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[Edited on 23-6-2003 by Unity-28]
You gots to love the clear lenses!
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[Edited on 23-6-2003 by Unity-28]
baybuscamperkid ·
i think they have to start making chambered tyres so they dont scrub on the inside edge at the back!
BenettonVW ·
Nice, very nice.. I have a few of these.. I will try and dig em up..
Starting with this one..
Starting with this one..
Quickbug ·
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Quickbug ·
Body reset on chassis, engine and driveline remounted, bagged up and dropped out.
[Edited on 23-6-2003 by Quickbug]
[Edited on 23-6-2003 by Quickbug]
amazer ·
I actually ... (trying to remain tactful) have a very strong dislike for stupidly low cars. But if you are going to do it, dont do it with a swingaxle, looks like something is broken.
lowdown ·
vehicle not lowered? then vehicle not welcome at my house!!😀
not really as the housemates dont have a lowered car, oh well.
the amount of people who knock on my window or beep there horn and tell me "hey buddy your cars broke the back wheels are broken" der its just the camber its ment to be that way!
and if i had to cut a finger off everytime ive been stuck on a speed hump(and have to ask everyone out of the car and push) id be fingerless and basically no toes either! haha
but bags are the only way to fly!
not really as the housemates dont have a lowered car, oh well.
the amount of people who knock on my window or beep there horn and tell me "hey buddy your cars broke the back wheels are broken" der its just the camber its ment to be that way!
and if i had to cut a finger off everytime ive been stuck on a speed hump(and have to ask everyone out of the car and push) id be fingerless and basically no toes either! haha
but bags are the only way to fly!
KruizinKombi ·
But that's Amazer's point (I think) - it is not meant to be that way at all.
I don't mind lowered cars, but I wouldn't do it on a swinger because I'd never be able to afford tyres that wear on one side and not on the other. To lower my notch I'm changing it to IRS just to prevent the camber problem. :thumb
I've just bought some adjusters for the front of my kombi too! 😎
Just for fun.....
I don't mind lowered cars, but I wouldn't do it on a swinger because I'd never be able to afford tyres that wear on one side and not on the other. To lower my notch I'm changing it to IRS just to prevent the camber problem. :thumb
I've just bought some adjusters for the front of my kombi too! 😎
Just for fun.....
Stanley ·
Gotta agree with amazer I love slammed cars but you gotta draw the line with a swing axle way before both tyres touch together at the top😀
Unity-28 ·
THE LOWER THE BETTER!!!!! It an Indeviduals decision how low they want there car! Personally, Im not into cars that arnt lowered, but It doesnt mean I dont appriciate them, They just aint my cup of tea!!!!!
PS that mini truck wasnt done at FABRICATE THIS was it?
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PS that mini truck wasnt done at FABRICATE THIS was it?
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moonlite6t6beetle ·
i do like low bugs, dont get me wrong, but those are just ridiculous, and they dont look that flask, look at the way the rear wheel folds out as if it needs a wheel allignment....
personally i think the whole ideas crap, i say drop it to about the ride height of Mark Gattwolts "FWOOR" VW, nice and low without over steeping.
Corey
personally i think the whole ideas crap, i say drop it to about the ride height of Mark Gattwolts "FWOOR" VW, nice and low without over steeping.
Corey
BiX ·
wan't the original idea of lowering to lower the centre of gravity? well that i think has gone past that. Don't mind a tough stance, but hate cars that are low, just to be low :puke
Its that whole ricer image of being seen, and not always driven. To me a car is meant to be driven, sure it can look good to, but there is a line between performance mod and looks mods that are slower. Its like that ricer, whats the point? or the big wings that are going to add heaps more drag, and add little downforce.
Sorry for the rant, i just hate cars like that!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its that whole ricer image of being seen, and not always driven. To me a car is meant to be driven, sure it can look good to, but there is a line between performance mod and looks mods that are slower. Its like that ricer, whats the point? or the big wings that are going to add heaps more drag, and add little downforce.
Sorry for the rant, i just hate cars like that!!!!!!!!!!!!
pyr0 ·
i like low cars but only when they can be put back to a resectable ride height for driving around the streets.
Unity-28 ·
Comparing those Pics to Ricers is way off! I mean, they dont have body kits (which look totally wrong!) And the fact is yeah ok the point of lowering the car is for the whole centre of Gravity thing, but Who cares! I mean its about the "look"! And I will tell you another thing, You have a car with Bags, that sits 3/4 of an inch of the ground, then at a touch of a button, it raises to 5 inches off the ground, and Will ride better than anything! I say Each to there own! The other thing you have to remember is Most of these cars get driven every now and then! Doesnt neceserally make them Show Ponies! If you are a sales rep for a company, would you drive your dub all day everyday, especially when you would have a company car?
Just My 2 cents!
PS I dont like Bajas, and Late models, but I dont sit here critisizing them!....
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Just My 2 cents!
PS I dont like Bajas, and Late models, but I dont sit here critisizing them!....
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BiX ·
iam not having a go at the cars , but the whole philosphy behind them. eg looks above performance. PERSONALLY i don't like that idea. BUT if u do so much the better. We are entilted to our opinion which is what I expressed, the same way that u can express urs.
Unity-28 ·
THats cool, But who says these cars have got no performance? You can have both looks and Performance! But by critisizing the "idea" of the cars, You are also Critisizing "my Idea" of a nice car! My car will almost be hitting the Ground when finished, and will be running a bigger than standard motor, but belive me will handle quite well compared to most Bugs! Yes It will have airbags, and yes It wont be driven that often (thats what Ive got my notch for!) But thats the way I like my cars, THE LOWER THE BETTER! Quite simple really, If you dont like that on your car, dont do it!!! If you like Big tyres and Widened Mud guards, put them on, Its your choice!
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PS A simple topic Called "How low can YOU go?" has made this into a debatable arguement, but at the end of the day the title says it all!!!!
[Edited on 24-6-2003 by Unity-28]
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PS A simple topic Called "How low can YOU go?" has made this into a debatable arguement, but at the end of the day the title says it all!!!!
[Edited on 24-6-2003 by Unity-28]
squizy ·
Sheesh guys...Nectar has a point. Each to their own as Nectar has said.....and that should be the end of the arguement.
Whether your car is restored, vintage, original, slammed, cal, resto, baja, custom, plastic or whatever.....the important thing is they are all VW.
It really gets my Alf Stewart when people don't respect what others have done to their VW. I don't like certain styles myself, but I don't go complaining to the person about what they've done to their car - instead I appreciate the work and effort. Why? - because it is their car - and they've put effort and heart into it - and that should be all that matters.
It all comes down to one thing....RESPECT.
And that is what we should all have for each other. What started out as a thread showing how low people can go, has evolved into a bash the slammed look.
Leave it alone. It's a VW.😎
Squiz......
Whether your car is restored, vintage, original, slammed, cal, resto, baja, custom, plastic or whatever.....the important thing is they are all VW.
It really gets my Alf Stewart when people don't respect what others have done to their VW. I don't like certain styles myself, but I don't go complaining to the person about what they've done to their car - instead I appreciate the work and effort. Why? - because it is their car - and they've put effort and heart into it - and that should be all that matters.
It all comes down to one thing....RESPECT.
And that is what we should all have for each other. What started out as a thread showing how low people can go, has evolved into a bash the slammed look.
Leave it alone. It's a VW.😎
Squiz......
Unity-28 ·
well said squiz....
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PHAT BUG ·
WHAT HAVE I DONE!?
amazer ·
phew thats a relief. I thought it was MY fault.
Unity-28 ·
What have you done indeed? hehehehehe! Not your fault rhett, Ive got anger running through the veins today!
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PHAT BUG ·
N, I feel where your comin from tho.
I only put this topic up to show the people who are into the look some really cool cars, I didn't expect people to start arguing about which look is better, the way I see itis, if it saves another VW from goin to the big scrap yard in the sky then do it, but do it what ever way YOU want to!
I only put this topic up to show the people who are into the look some really cool cars, I didn't expect people to start arguing about which look is better, the way I see itis, if it saves another VW from goin to the big scrap yard in the sky then do it, but do it what ever way YOU want to!
squizy ·
I'm just about to dig out my heb - channel it - slam it - then when I've finished with it - Baja it.
Squiz.....😀:P
:vader
Squiz.....😀:P
:vader
Unity-28 ·
squiz, you used the b word! A heb on Earlies, bagged, Candy red, with spats, now that would be nice!
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BiX ·
sorry guys wasn't trying to create trouble. just saying what i thought. each to their own.
lowdown ·
Nectar, amen brother!
LOWER THE BETTER!
LOWER THE BETTER!
Golde60 ·
some mad cars there rhett.
i like em low, but some af them are way too low!
(sorry guys)
they look cool, but i d rather admire that on someone elses car.
mines on spindles at the front and that scrapes a bit.
i wonder how some of those go!
:bounce
i like em low, but some af them are way too low!
(sorry guys)
they look cool, but i d rather admire that on someone elses car.
mines on spindles at the front and that scrapes a bit.
i wonder how some of those go!
:bounce
helbus ·
Those low Beetles have a stance that remind me of my old dog when it sits.
empi ·
Slammmmmmmem!!!!!!!!!!
PHAT BUG ·
BRING ON THE TYPE 3'S!!!!!
empi ·
:P
helbus ·
I reckon it's great everyone likes something different, or we would all have the same cars. 🙁
Wheels and height are the quickest easiest way to alter a vehicles look. Beauty of it is it can be undone or redone. (except in extreeeeeeeme cases) 😎
Wheels and height are the quickest easiest way to alter a vehicles look. Beauty of it is it can be undone or redone. (except in extreeeeeeeme cases) 😎
moonlite6t6beetle ·
sorry about that erlier, free speech is one thing but getting in an argument is the worst thing we could do... were all friends here at aussie vee dubbers... lets keep it that way!!! 😀:P😀:P😉
HotRodMatt ·
Low enough?
That's a UK 1 pence piece!
That's a UK 1 pence piece!
pyr0 ·
damn that last one is low, isnt that coint the eqivelent of like a 10cent peice ???
HotRodMatt ·
more like a 5c.... 12mm
pyr0 ·
does any underbody work have to be done to get it that low ?? i know buses have a nice flat underbody but how bout the bugs ???/
[Edited on 1-7-2003 by pyr0]
[Edited on 1-7-2003 by pyr0]
Unity-28 ·
No underbody work required!!!!!!
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kustomkool ·
I reckon the LOWER the BETTER thats the OILDRIPPER way.I hate cars that look like they are on there tippy toes.The question was HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?Never low enough..
XXX-1.8T ·
Love that black oval, hope it has bags or it would become a see saw on a speed hump:vader
sleeper ·
lol....
i've actually lowered my oval today but my tyres 165/80 r15 are rubbing on the guards....anyone know of a brand that will fit on my stock rims...something around165/55 should do or even lower.
cheers.
D🙂
i've actually lowered my oval today but my tyres 165/80 r15 are rubbing on the guards....anyone know of a brand that will fit on my stock rims...something around165/55 should do or even lower.
cheers.
D🙂
PHAT BUG ·
You could try a 145/65 Continental they will fit on stock rims and are really low profile, should be perfect for what your after, Priced them yesturday $146 each.
[Edited on 1-7-2003 by PHAT BUG]
[Edited on 1-7-2003 by PHAT BUG]
sleeper ·
sounds good....but the only problem i just realised that my rims (one of them anyway) can't be run without tubes has it has a crack....maybe a good excuse to get chromies... confused
PHAT BUG ·
Shouldnt be a prob i got tubes in my 125s!
BenettonVW ·
BenettonVW ·
Therefore I believe I win.. 😀
silver ·
Looks like the winner to me!
but what if you have to do a U turn
but what if you have to do a U turn
70AutoStik ·
Crikey! Some of you guys oughta have a drive around Kalgoorlie/Boulder some time - I sometimes worry about my (rather high clearance) 4WD bottoming out!
I like the look of a lowered car. It can lower the centre of gravity (already bloody good in a VW) and, to a point, decrease wind resistance (when you get really low, turbulence can be a problem.) But I'm currently negotiating with the authorities to _raise_ my car.
I believe cars should be driven, bikes should be ridden (not hung in pubs - especially old British bikes,) and women should be loved.
If it's wet: drink it.
If it's dry: smoke it.
If it moves: bonk it.
If it don't: kick it.
...the roadie's creed.
(you could add:
if it's got a big engine: drive it.
if it's got a small engine: ride it.
if it don't move: work it!)
I like the look of a lowered car. It can lower the centre of gravity (already bloody good in a VW) and, to a point, decrease wind resistance (when you get really low, turbulence can be a problem.) But I'm currently negotiating with the authorities to _raise_ my car.
I believe cars should be driven, bikes should be ridden (not hung in pubs - especially old British bikes,) and women should be loved.
If it's wet: drink it.
If it's dry: smoke it.
If it moves: bonk it.
If it don't: kick it.
...the roadie's creed.
(you could add:
if it's got a big engine: drive it.
if it's got a small engine: ride it.
if it don't move: work it!)
sleeper ·
i've noticed one thing in all the cars that still have stock rims or looking stock anyway the back rims are deep dished does anyone know how to do that or where to get them from?????
drool.....
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drool.....
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Peter Leonard ·
:thumb:thumb:thumb
Autostik. a man after my own blackened stygian heart. 😀
Autostik. a man after my own blackened stygian heart. 😀
jboy82 ·
The rear suspension on the first few pics looks all sorts of farked up.
Josh
Josh
cray ·
how about:70AutoStik wrote:if it's got a small engine: ride it.
if it's got a small engine: stroke it.
😀
pyr0 ·
or
if its got wheels DUMP IT !!!!!!!
if its got wheels DUMP IT !!!!!!!
BenettonVW ·
If it has been lowered, SLAM IT! 😀
squizy ·
That split kombi really is a "walk through" isn't it?
Squiz.....
Squiz.....
pyr0 ·
lol its wheel chair friendly