Re: [T3] Thinking about lowering my 73 fastback

[Douglas_Brashear@mail.amsinc.com]

Hmmm...the more I hear about this the less excited I am to try it,
especially the part about having to spend $40 on Bentley (just kidding,
mine arrives tomorrow :-)  I didn't think the ride quality would be
affected that much with just a 1 or 2 notch drop.  Maybe I should just get
the new wheels and maintain the stock ride height.  The last thing I need
is a new task that will take 4 precious work days (or more) away from my
already-tight schedule.

BTW, anyone out there have any alloys they're looking to sell?  8-spokes,
Rivieras, etc.?

Thanks,
-Doug
69 auto FI square
73 FI fasty
98 NB
douglas_brashear@mail.amsinc.com




                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 



To:   type3@vwtype3.org
cc:    (bcc: Douglas Brashear/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject:  Re: [T3] Thinking about lowering my 73 fastback




The whole procedure is laid out in the Bentley factory service manual,
about $40.  You need it anyway if you're going to work on the thing.
Think long and hard about doing any suspension alterations from stock
settings for purely cosmetic reasons, it will drastically affect ride
and handling and you are legally liable in an accident.

The first time I reset ride height on the rear it took most of a
three-day weekend, everything was rusty and it took a long time to get
bolts loosened up.  You end up just about disassembling the whole
suspension back there to get the spring plates loose and if you don't
have the factory tool(made from a standard VW jack), it takes even
longer.  Nastiest job on the whole vehicle, in my opinion.



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