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Engine/ Transmission & Suspension Recommendations
vinsueball - September 26th, 2015 at 08:05 PM

Well, I never !!!!!..........the "Chairman of the Board" and "treasurer' of the corporation has spoken and agreed that we really need to have some work done on the motor, gear box and suspension of our 70's beetle. Can't wait !!

Would like to have the whole drive train checked out and options looked at before she changes her mind. What recommendations do people have in regards to VW specialists in and around the north Brisbane/ Sunshine Coast area that may be able to give me some guidence as to what I can do aroubnd questions like re-conditioning verses new, upgrade engine size etc, etc

modnrod - October 16th, 2015 at 08:55 AM

Does Mat Berry hang out that way?

:yes:

vinsueball - October 18th, 2015 at 07:54 PM

After a bit of asking around and a lot of 'luck' I've managed to get hold of Gary from Conti Engines oout around Bribie/ Ningi. Had his name come up in conversations with others quite a bit but everyone I spoke with thought he'd given engine building away and gone FIFO mining.........however, was talking to a guy with a trike who mentioned he had Gary service his unit and he lived just down the road from him. A phone call later and an unplanned visit, we've got a new engine upgrade to 1776cc on the way.

Thanks for your response though. Was starting to wonder if there was anybody around.

Bizarre - October 18th, 2015 at 08:06 PM

G'day

Define 70's beetle
You talking Super or Standard?

Whatever - fix your suspension, brakes, bushings and your car will match your motor uprgarde with ease

have a read here for some simple but necessary upgrades

http://www.aircooled.net/vw-performance-easy-mods-bolt-on/ 

http://www.aircooled.net/vw-handling-suspension-tuning/ 

helbus - October 18th, 2015 at 09:45 PM

We just got a 1776 in our 1971 1302S Beetle (Super) It goes great with stock carby rejetted. The rest of the Super suspension brakes and transmission can handle the extra power no problem.

vinsueball - October 19th, 2015 at 08:33 PM

Hey guys, thanks for your advice/ reading suggestions.
The bug I've got is a standard 1970 unit. Had extensive panel work completed on it and at the same time has had the front drums converted to discs. New shocks all round (standard replacement though).

Probably look at some other suspension work into the future but would need to get approval from the treasurer and that might be a bit hard right now seeing that I've just ordered the engine !@!