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opinion on drop plates
surfpig - September 14th, 2011 at 08:41 PM

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
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/bradisthebest/7c42de23.jpg

Hertz - October 10th, 2011 at 05:31 PM

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Just notch your plates.

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[quote="hertz."]This is for 2 outer notches. Includes notched spring plates for a nicer ride 8)

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Enjoy 8) Pics with thanks to Franz.

Klaus - December 3rd, 2011 at 12:29 PM

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

5lam - December 13th, 2011 at 10:34 AM

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.

HappyDaze - December 13th, 2011 at 11:45 AM

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.

surfpig - December 13th, 2011 at 07:09 PM

its already been done, and i have a 1300 so no real chance of bending