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 RATWGN
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| posted on July 22nd, 2012 at 04:58 PM |
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New member and my 75
hey guys new member here.
this beetle has been in my family for many years
Always been told is a superbug but im still unsure.
can anyone clarify with me if and what it is?
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| posted on July 22nd, 2012 at 05:29 PM |
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Yep - here in Aust it is called an L bug.
"Super" beetles were unoffically all bugs that had struts, instead of torsion bars
They are also know as a 1303 beetle
Flat screen supers were known as S bugs or 1302's
Lots of info here for us super beetle fans
http://www.superbeetlesonly.com
http://www.superbeetles.com/welcome.htm
http://www.germanlook.com/
Futue te ipsum!!!
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RATWGN
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| posted on July 22nd, 2012 at 05:42 PM |
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Thanks for that! finally a definitive answer that it is a super bug!
now im still a noob so i do hate to ask but lowering them?
how do i go about lowering front and rear?
are these a simple torrsion bar rear and strut change over front?
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| posted on July 22nd, 2012 at 06:00 PM |
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You need to pick what wheels you want
If you want a wide wheel you need to get wheels with the right offset
have a look through my cars changes
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=36756&page=1
This is the best (and cheapest) way to lower a beetle with standard wheels
BEST way is to buy the thin spring struts first go and then you have plenty of options
The rear is just a matter of adjusting the rear spring plates
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=78303
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| posted on July 22nd, 2012 at 08:27 PM |
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welcome and enjoy
great to see an old family member getting loved all over again
 pauly
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