Re[2]: Typical Type III Squareback problems?

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>]

I've been wanting to do the same thing for some time now -- another project 
that's gonna require more money than I have right now :(  The T3 disc 
brakes are of good size and I find them adequate with the power I have.  My 
discs have been cross drilled.  Since I don't autocross I don't use them 
hard enough to cause them to crack.

The 914 calipers are needed as well as a custom bracket for mounting.  I 
think I read that the 914 disc can bolt on the T3 in place of the drum 
provided the T3 has composite drums.  Huh, ya know, I have the two cars 
side-by-side...if the weather is not as rainy this weekend I'll see if my 
914 disc can bolt right on my T3.

Other:
For my tastes I don't think the T3 heater puts out enough heat.  Others I've 
talked to say theirs is fine.  ???

My engine is NOT a T4 (everyone catch that?).  It is a T3 engine that's been to 
the steroid store.

Since I have never used a VW automatic I cannot say if it's good for driving or 
a piece of garbage.  I don't believe it to be garbage.  I am a driver.  I love 
to drive.  When I drive I want to be in control and an automatic does not give 
me the full control that I require.  If an automatic is what you really want 
then don't listen to me, listen to yourself because you are the one who will be 
driving it!

I just added the turbo bit just in case ;)
     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     custom '72 VW Squareback 1.6L modified to 2.0L
     stock '75 Porsche 914 1.8L


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Subject: Re:Typical Type III Squareback problems?
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    1/8/97 10:42 AM

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>I am also planning to upgrade the rear brakes to 914 disks and the front
>brakes to later type 3's (1972/73). I figure I'll need stopping power to
>match the horsepower upgrade.

72/73 front brakes were the same as on type 4's?
What part of the 914 rear brakes do you need? Only the disks and calipers or
also the hubs?

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>I'll keep you posted on my progress.
>Mike Jones
>Ft. Wayne, Indiana

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