Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | AF 350Z | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
| Latest | 0 Rplys |
|
Show Printable Version | Email this Page | Subscribe to this Thread |
|
Thread Tools |
07-20-2003, 04:44 PM | #1 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 16
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Differences in Beetle models??
Hi,
I'm looking into buying an old Beetle, but not sure what the difference is between the model types.. You have the super Beetle and a few other models.. Is it just the engine thats different between the models? Or is it also the suspension and some other parts as well? My plan is to buy a Beetle and customize the exterior a little, but mainly to make it perform well. So I'm also wondering about motor/tranny swaps? What kind of swaps can I do? Where can I find the parts? And how much do the engines/trannys for the swaps cost? And what are some good auto classifieds sites where I can look for old Beetles for sale in my area? I think thats all the questions I have for now. I'll post again when I think of some more Thanks, -Lee |
|
07-20-2003, 05:38 PM | #2 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 14
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: Differences in Beetle models??
The front suspension changed in 1967, earlier models had a kingpin/linkpin setup, later models had ball joints, The Super was a McPhearson strut front end.
The rear suspension changed in 1968, early cars were swingaxle, with only one pivot point at the transaxle, later models were IRS, with 2 CV's per side. For street, IRS/ball joint is the way to go. Kingpins are tougher and are the best option for off road. You can use the type 1 driveline up to about 150 hp, for more than that a Type 2/4 (Late model bus or Porsche 914) setup would be better. Speed costs money, How fast can you afford? http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv
__________________
If you can make black marks from the apex of one turn to the braking point of the next, you may have enough horsepower. |
|
08-01-2003, 02:54 PM | #3 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
If you are considering a Superbeetle, you can check out
Superbeetlesonly! A Super does offer up some more options regarding bolt on suspension mods because it share some 924/944 Porsche parts. |
|
|
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
|
|