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To add...
For a more controlled ride (stiffer) use KYB Beetle shocks instead of the stock
T3 ones.
I'm using after-market rims wrapped in 195/60R15. I tried the 195/50R15 but it
drops the body too close to the ground for daily driving (with the lowering
included), *especially* when it came to speed bumps. Removing the front tow
hook may help but I don't think it's worth it. 55's would probably be perfect
but at last check they are a more rare tire size than 50's and 60's and cost
roughly $170/each!
Jason, Les Schwab did my front alignment for $19.95... :)
Toby Erkson
air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
'72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
'75 Porsche 914 stock 1.8L for sale
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Subject: lowering front end...
Author: type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date: 3/14/97 8:27 AM
Mark,
First I would like to point out that VW Trends did and article a
few years out that had step by step instructions for the type three. It
also had pictures.
So here is what I did:
Loosen lug bolts.
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HAVE A GOOD ALIGNMENT SHOP DO AN ALIGNMENT BEFORE DRIVING FOR ANY EXTENDED
DRIVING. YOU WILL GREATLY AFFECT YOUR TOE. ALSO IF YOUR ALIGNMENT
GUY IS WORTH
HIS $29.98 YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET
IT STRAIGHT.
YOU CAN STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL USING THE TIE-RODS. VERY EASY TO DO. DON'T TAKE
THE WHEEL OFF TO DO THIS.
Just as a side note--- I had 195/50/15's on Empi 8-spokes. They rubbed
slightly
on the fender well. The offset was wrong for the type-3. I use stock
wheels now and they don't rub. I am really pushing it though using
195.s on the
4.5 inch wheel.
Jason Renville
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