1302 : Message: RE: [1302 eGroup] Ride Height

I agree either are two options, the T4 or rebuild the 1600 into an 1834. Maybe incorrectly, but I consider that the T4 is built for the larger engine sizes and thus more reliable. And while I want speed (thus power) I want to know that it will run 90% of top revs until the tank full of petrol disappears. And I want that tank after tank. Remember the 1,000 mile trips mentioned previously.

I am very interested in what you (and anyone else out there) has to say.

My parameters are: power with reliability, easy to fix if it goes wrong on some damn mountain side in France or Spain, no body mods, good ground clearance. Price is not too much of an issue.

Any offers?

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From: scout18 [mailto:scout18@...]
Sent: 25 July 2003 23:41
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Subject: Re: [1302 eGroup] Ride Height

Just curious, but why not build a great beetle motor instead of a T4 two litre. Seems to be more ecomical to make a rippin' 1835 than to mess about with a t4 engine.

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What is happening to your bug is that the rear end is sagging. Also known as superbeetle sag. There are two things youcan do. One, lower the front end and have...

scout18
henri_fleche

Jul 24, 2003
12:07 am

... known as ... front end ... springs to ... Thanks Yes the one thing I did not rebuild was the rear suspension - she wanted the car like NOW!! I will rebuild...

metric_thumbs

Jul 24, 2003
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The procedure is fairly strait forward. I had never done it before. I just followed the directions in my shop maual and all was well. One more thing. I had...

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henri_fleche

Jul 25, 2003
5:15 am

Thanks very much I agree with the tyre pressures. I always experiment as tyre combinations, driving type, load, suspension all have an effect. I have always...

Mike Knight
metric_thumbs

Jul 25, 2003
7:51 am

Just curious, but why not build a great beetle motor instead of a T4 two litre. Seems to be more ecomical to make a rippin' 1835 than to mess about with a t4...

scout18
henri_fleche

Jul 25, 2003
11:01 pm

I agree either are two options, the T4 or rebuild the 1600 into an 1834. Maybe incorrectly, but I consider that the T4 is built for the larger engine sizes and...

Mike Knight
metric_thumbs

Jul 27, 2003
8:07 pm

You may be correct. Stock 2 L parts are probably more available than specialty bits for an1835 or other configuration. perhaps the correct carb setup...

scout18
henri_fleche

Jul 28, 2003
4:31 am

... than specialty bits for an1835 or other configuration. perhaps the correct carb setup complemetned with the right exhaust is better route for your...

metric_thumbs

Aug 5, 2003
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