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dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#817944
Another important thing to look at,
no matter what type of front suspension you use,
is that the steering axis still coincides with the tyre contact patch.

This is more common on supers because wider wheels
with the correct offset would normally touch on the springs.
When the contact patch of the tyre is too far away
from the steering axis "projected point", it does as you describe.

Of course all the advice regarding the
correct geometry and
good condition of ALL parts is very important too.
All to often, people will say, "its all perfect",
when in actual fact there are still some worn parts,
or stuff that was "just replaced" that is actually many years/miles old.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#817945
...and a steering damper that is working properly
will often help cover/help thse issues.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#817946
dangerous wrote:...and a steering damper that is working properly
will often help cover/help thse issues.
mmmmmmmmmm........... a R&P 1303 doesnt have a steering damper??
Futue te ipsum!!!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#817947
dangerous wrote:Another important thing to look at,
no matter what type of front suspension you use,
is that the steering axis still coincides with the tyre contact patch.

This is more common on supers because wider wheels
with the correct offset would normally touch on the springs.
When the contact patch of the tyre is too far away
from the steering axis "projected point", it does as you describe.
Dont believe this would apply as I am running 6" rims with 40ET with thin spring struts

Tyre centre is same as before
Futue te ipsum!!!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#817987
Supers only get a bad name because people just don't know how to fix shimmys and just put up with it.

It's not that hard to get rid of them, I've got topline urethane bushings in mine and havent had shimmy problems in years
The fact I can drive at 170km/h with one hand holding the camera reinforces they're safe and stable at high speeds.

With all the supers I've owned and worked on over the years I can safely say 9 times out of 10 its the rims that cause shimmys

Mine hasnt had any for years but I bet I could make it wobble worse than granny titties by bolting on the hotwires under the house.
14" rims are the worst for causing shimmys.

forry2000 Seriously Crusin Dubber

162 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#820318
as previously said put a beam in the front and you will never have any problems.

and Barls - the word 'tosser' is probably not appropriate to get your point across no matter how disillusioned you may be.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#820323
A fixable highspeed track issue or a tractor ride quality......hmmmmm


think I'll go buy a link pin bug 😂

Damn Barry look what you started

Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#820326
Joel wrote:A fixable highspeed track issue or a tractor ride quality......hmmmmm
The ride in my Baja is fine!! 😂😂

Especially when ploughing through fields 😂😂


Smiley 😎
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#820329
Sweet, I've got an 18foot disc ripper here you can go drag round around the paddock for me
Im sure the VW crank pulley would spin the PTO shaft 😂

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#820351
especially as we know a strut front end will get BO gg ED
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#820353
vw54 wrote:especially as we know a strut front end will get BO gg ED
What, like this ?!!! 😂😂

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Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#820354
Joel wrote:Sweet, I've got an 18foot disc ripper here you can go drag round around the paddock for me
Im sure the VW crank pulley would spin the PTO shaft 😂
The little Baja with her 1300 would do it!

She can tow Kombis, and Daewoos and the odd Commodore!


Smiley 😎
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#863869
OK - all good

I move slowly these days

A rear wheel alignment and new offset torsion bar bushing for caster
Futue te ipsum!!!