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| posted on March 28th, 2005 at 09:46 PM |
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Short shocks - who sells 'em
Can anyone recommend any short front shocks to suit an early bug with adjusters?
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| posted on March 29th, 2005 at 05:07 PM |
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The best option is to raise the shock towers and use the stock VW shock, short shocks are usually for another type of car (some use Valiant) but they
are much too stiff and ride badly.
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| posted on March 29th, 2005 at 05:18 PM |
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I agree with Dave...I have pedders on my lowered (with adjusters) beetle and it rides like it's on the bump stops.
You can get different dampering rates but that costs money.
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| posted on March 29th, 2005 at 05:56 PM |
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| posted on March 29th, 2005 at 06:01 PM |
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i have some to suit they are KYB
they are brand new .i got them off some one on the forum ,i would sell them if they don't fit my split ?????
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| posted on March 29th, 2005 at 08:36 PM |
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| posted on March 29th, 2005 at 10:57 PM |
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Thanks gents. So has anyone tried the KYB GR2's? Do we know if they too are too stiff?
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| posted on March 30th, 2005 at 08:00 AM |
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i just use stockies and they are great
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| posted on March 30th, 2005 at 09:05 AM |
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Yeah, I'm beginning to think you're right. I've got stock in mine, but they're old and tired and need replacing. I like the idea of raising the
shock towers, but wouldn't know where to start.
I think new stockies might be the go.
Thanks all.
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| posted on March 30th, 2005 at 09:14 AM |
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yeah, sorry mine were original and needed changing before i dumperd her. i just got cheapo cofaps ill see how long they last.. were $50ea so cant
complain. Monroe make them too.. not sure who else
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| posted on March 30th, 2005 at 09:17 AM |
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I use kyb GR2's on my split, they're great
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| posted on March 30th, 2005 at 08:17 PM |
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Towers
I can raise your towers Brad.
I could also narrow your beam.
I also need a carpet kit. LOL
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| posted on March 30th, 2005 at 09:38 PM |
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Mate, that would buy you a nice shag-pile carpet kit.
Seriously though, tell me when you need your carpet done and we'll do some sort of a trade.
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| posted on March 30th, 2005 at 09:42 PM |
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Done
Done deal my friend.
Next time we are out choken chickens well talk.
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