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do i want just a narrowed beam, or narrowed and adjustable? i dont really understand what is adjustable.
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Nuno
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Adjustable beam you can adjust the whole beam up and down.
- If you do get an adjustable beam get smaller shocks.
There are two types of adjusters....
1. Avis adjusters
2.Empi/bugpack
Best bet is an adjustable beam and drop spindles.
*mind you that with drop spindles & adj. beam you can't raise more than 2 in up(short shocks) it but you can certainly lower it lower because of the adjustable beam.
Drop spindles on its own you can go about 2 inches.....IE not enough.
The samba sells narrowed adjustable beams.....
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drop spindles
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burnt63
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i like dropped spindles.
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Nuno
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i like dropped spindles.
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marylandNick
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awesome... i kept seeing people with different set ups and alot of really low cars i noticed had adjustable beams. im not trying to spend money before i know exactly what i need.... i'm thinking either 4 or 5" narrow adjustable. and then getting the CB disc brake with drop spindle kit.  |
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6 inch Narrow adjustable beam with drop spindles is all you will ever need.
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marylandNick
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i dont like the look of a 6... like the wheels are pulled in really far it looks wierd to me.
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just a thought.
If you are going as low as you say you are and want to fully turn...you will need a 6 inch beam.
Remember 4 inch beam only shortens 2 inches on each side...
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i want to go low, but i really dont like when the wheels are 4feet into the fender. although looking again, this car does have a 6" beam......  what exactly does it rub that low, headlight bucket? |
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It rubs on the headlight bucket and the inner fender when you turn.
I strongly suggest the 6 inch. Especially if you are going to invest in an adjustable beam and D spindles.
It the type of shit that when you get a 4 inch NB you wished you would have gone another 2 inches.
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marylandNick
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ok. you talked me into it. 6" adjustable. i really want to do this car right and do it the least amount of times possible... i want to build it, and just be able to have fun with it and not worry about "finishing" it later. you know?
if i have to spend more money to get shit right, straight, or whatever i'm cool with that... after working in machine shops and shit i've learned that quality sometimes costs a little more then just getting it done.
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The reason i never went lower than i wanted is because i didn't own the beetle long enough to swap to an Adj. beam and spindles. Take it from someone that could barely turn... Do it right and get the 6 inch.  |
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burnt63
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i still like dropped spindles.
also i think the 6" narrowed will work better if you are thinking about going for the cb disc brake set up. if i remember correctly, the brake/spindle set up might bump the wheels out some....but dont quote me on that.
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marylandNick
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yeah thats a good point. i'm going with the 6
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