Should i raise my 56 ?· Page 2 · International Vintage Volkswagen Forums

vwhelmot
Regular Topic Starter

14 years ago

#21

The trouble is that it rides and handles so well!

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#22

The trouble is that it rides and handles so well!

vwhelmot wrote:

Have you decided to keep the car now?
Bring it back to stock,i suspect you'd like to or why ask the question.

Edited by user 14 years ago | Reason: Not specified

vwhelmot
Regular Topic Starter

14 years ago

#23

you could say that?!

Hawker
Regular

14 years ago

#24

Well if California state improvements include: Baja, Cal-look etc. then god help us!

The USA is still producing brand new vehicles with live rear axles like the old Moggie Minor.. That's why there Motor Industry is on its knees and the top selling vehicle in the US over the last 5 years has been from Japan.

Beetles are good cars to drive considering their age and better kept standard. However, the "Standard" didn't have a steering damper. Interesting after running over a pot-hole.

JD
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#25

The USA is still producing brand new vehicles with live rear axles like the old Moggie Minor.. That's why there Motor Industry is on its knees and the top selling vehicle in the US over the last 5 years has been from Japan.

Hawker wrote:

There´s nothing wrong with live rear axles. Lotus sevens seem to do alright with them.

"John, you need to get a grip and STOP MOANING AT EVERYTHING. ThumbDown "

mpherbie
Newbie

14 years ago

#26

yes definitely raise this great car back to original height as vw intented great dub:d

Buggirl
Regular

14 years ago

#27

I remember seeing the artical on this car in Volks World and I thought she had been in a bump after the shoot, so real glad to see her back on the road!!! I think that it looks cool as it is, but I have to say I agree that if they were better lowered, surely VW would have done it! Kind if makes sense to have them back as they left the factory!:wink: Ultimately, you have got to make the decision.:shock:

1966 Barbra Anne

bish
Regular

14 years ago

#28

Have you reached that position with your car where its just as you want it but still feel the need to tinker?

Leave well alone i say as it looks just right to me!

Maybe buy a nice accessory to fit and you will banish those tinkering thoughts for a while! :d

Moto Linetti
Newbie

14 years ago

#29

If your not sure,always sell it too me!!!!!!

auntieaubrey
Regular

14 years ago

#30

saw your car at tatton and it looks perfect as is

heres a picture i took too

i say raise it.

vwhelmot
Regular Topic Starter

14 years ago

#31

Thanks for your replies, to be honest im still thinking about raising it and adding a new set of crossplies and a repro abarth exhaust. It was involved in a smash (not my fault, got hit from behind), this is how it looked

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pre67vw
Administration

14 years ago

#32

Ouch! 😞

Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW

54 Gertie
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#33

Just found this thread again in a (completely unrelated) search, any news on the damage? :thumbup:

William

vwhelmot
Regular Topic Starter

13 years ago

#34

Rebuilt and been back on the road for years. MOT time , so need to check the rear brakes as there is a hub seal oil leak issue! Its been in hibernation for winter.

spillo491
Regular

13 years ago

#35

How much is narrowed front axle ?

GKL 7
pre67vw Junkie

13 years ago

#36

Only €5000.

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