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 posted on February 17th, 2014 at 02:46 PM |
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50th Modification Celebration Query!
Okie dokie guys, Marion (My 64 bug) is 50 this year and I think she deserves to be a little spoiled.
At this stage I'm wanting to do a 4WD brake conversion, and that brings me to my query. What conversion to run with?
My perameters are as follows:
- Must retain 5/205 studs, and fit inside a 15" smoothie.
- I would Ideally like to retain my 2.5" drop spindles (Vollks spindles I believe are, this isnt be all end all though).
- Would like to keep it around $1000-2000 (I know vollks do two empi kits that total just under $1000, would love to hear thoughts on these).
Gearbox is a later model swinger. Happy to ship from over seas, or buy local. Bang for buck is what will drive my purchase.
The other option aswell is to put a kit together myself and fab caliper brackets.
Cant wait to hear your suggestions and thoughts!
Thank you for your time!
John/Allbones
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| posted on February 17th, 2014 at 10:02 PM |
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http://www.volksconversions.com.au/brakes.html
Happy Birthday Marion!
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| posted on February 18th, 2014 at 07:48 AM |
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The front kit they provide wont work with 2.5" drop spindles, and they dont do a wide 5 rear, only blanks, and for something thats going to be a
daily, I'd rather have the bolt pattern drilled from factory, and not myself.
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| posted on February 18th, 2014 at 05:45 PM |
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Vintage do a wide five one.
As for volks conversion I'm still out of pocket as one of the drums he supplied failed in under 12 months on a low mileage car..
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| posted on February 18th, 2014 at 07:22 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Vintage do a wide five one.
As for volks conversion I'm still out of pocket as one of the drums he supplied failed in under 12 months on a low mileage car..
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I'm pretty sure that they are the same as the empi kits. Heavy hubs and ghia calipers. Hoping for something more racey but still suitable for street
aspects.
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