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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:36 AM |
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improving handling
Just wondering what you guys suggest in the way of handling improvements? The only thing I've had done to the car is have it lowered a little. The
front just had an adjuster welded into it I think and I had the front shocks replaced.
It's bumpy but bearable and turns better than it used to but it seems a little twitchy. I know I need a thicker torsion bar on it, just wondering
what else would help.
Does narrowing the beam help?
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 07:02 AM |
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You haven't given much away about your car. What is it? A set of good tyres can do wonders.....what are yours? More info. needed.
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 07:13 AM |
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The last thing a narrowed beam does is improve the handling, any reduction it track is detremental to the handling of your car. the best thing you can
do to start is have a four wheel alignment, this can be the starting point for any other improvments that you make. as happydaze said you need to
provide more imformation about your car.
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 12:53 PM |
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If you need a wheel alignment in Brisbane look for Accurate Suspension on the southside
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 01:00 PM |
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How low is a little?
the twitchyness may just be a bit of bump steer depending how low you went.
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| posted on September 18th, 2012 at 01:47 PM |
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Did you install castor shimms under the newly lowered beam?
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| posted on September 19th, 2012 at 06:40 PM |
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Read this
Aircooled suspension tuning
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| posted on September 20th, 2012 at 02:23 AM |
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Castor shims? Haha got no idea so I don't think so. I have a 69 type1 1500sp. It's got empi 5 spokes wrapped in nangkang rubber. I couldn't tell
you how much it's lowered by sorry guys (it does has have some rake but it's barely noticeable). The back wheels have a slightly lager profile than
the front ( I think 65 rear and 55 front) it's had a wheel alignment and balance when it was fitted maybe 6 months ago .
Would drop spindles help maybe?
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| posted on September 20th, 2012 at 12:44 PM |
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how mechanically minded are you? if good with mechanical stuff then reading that aircooled thread will fill you in on how to make a beetle handle
well.
If not mechanically minded then be careful with what you do as making an incorrect change can make the car less controllable.
As the aircooled thread states 'a nose stance is bad for handling. The front needs to be slightly higher than the front. This helps with weight
transfer under braking. As the weight is in the back of a Beetle you want to keep the weight there for better braking effect.
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| posted on September 20th, 2012 at 04:54 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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The front needs to be slightly higher than the front. .
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Also note left side of car needs to be longer than itself. Install a z-bar on steering wheel. Car should be castorated. Hope this clarifies.
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| posted on September 20th, 2012 at 07:29 PM |
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Using castor oil, instead of grease, in the front end always helps. Also negative camber.......Matt Berry keeps some in stock.
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| posted on September 21st, 2012 at 11:24 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by psimitar
The front needs to be slightly higher than the front. .
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Also note left side of car needs to be longer than itself. Install a z-bar on steering wheel. Car should be castorated. Hope this clarifies.
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 oh dear are my anti-depressants affecting my
brain.
to correct myself, front needs to be slightly higher than the rear 
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| posted on September 23rd, 2012 at 04:44 PM |
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Yeah I'm not that mechanical :-) i read the thread and it all makes sense but I'm sure it's harder than it sounds. Might have to pay a little
visit to the workshop me thinks. Thanks for all the info peoples!
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