Author Topic: James' 68 Beetle (Read 7351 times)

reefreshd_jive · « **on:** March 15, 2005, 08:52:49 PM »

here are some pics of the car. still have work to do, but was able to put it on the ground tonight to see how the rims look.

before the winter

after

ScreamnStroker · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2005, 09:33:08 PM »

Looks Sharp James,

I remember when you first got that car and you were putting in the Tranny at Hans' place.

Hows the clearance with the front tires?

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2005, 09:49:51 PM »

i rub a little on the edge of the fender on the passenger side. i will either raise it a bit, or roll the edge of the fender out a bit. i still have a couple days to work out all the little kinks, before aircare and insurance.
thanks to james buchan for narrowing the beam!

Mike Scott · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2005, 10:02:41 PM »

Looks great james!

slammedbus · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2005, 10:42:07 PM »

Where's you get the rims. What size....bolt pattern. Anything else fancy to make em fit. How narrow the beam??

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2005, 10:48:14 PM »

i got the rims from airspeed. they are 17x7's with 205/40's, james1 to narrowed the beam 3\"
the bolt pattern is a 5x100. need to roll out my fenders a bit. but other than that, they fit great.

James Buchan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2005, 11:04:30 PM »

Happy to help out J

Shane · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2005, 06:44:55 AM »

looks good dood.... now lets get some speed in there

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2005, 07:48:04 AM »

I like it! Good job James

red snapper · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:08:08 AM »

Looks pimpin dude! Get that thing going and \"lets rock that shit!\". :lol:

Bug Maniac · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2005, 01:06:01 PM »

Looking very cool, are there any more pics

Geoff · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2005, 02:58:41 PM »

James, Car is looking great! Good job.

Needles · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2005, 09:44:52 PM »

Wow, looks great!! Good Job!

Black-Back · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:18:38 PM »

Nice work man, you just need some go with that show!!1

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2005, 03:57:13 AM »

got some more pics.
also installed a 3\" narrowed sway bar from airspeed.

Needles · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2005, 06:35:42 AM »

What a look!!
So I guess you have a slight boy-build (like Geoff) and don't have any speed bumps or pot holes in your part of town...

I hope it works for you James, it looks 'BAD_ASS'

Have fun

el_flechador · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2005, 09:29:27 AM »

LOOks well ARD need the power to burn some rice next??

HeliMike · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2005, 02:38:34 PM »

Damn James that thing looks killer!

Nice work.

Stevie · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2005, 11:34:33 PM »

just some quick questions

what offset are those wheels?

and do you just have the narrowed beam?

or drop spindals as well?
i noticed the disc breaks did they push the wheels out?
whats the total height of the tires because i wanna go with 18's on my bug but i wanna know if they will fit if i keep 7.5 width,

yeah i work at a tire shop, i get discounts

for myself

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #19 on:** April 15, 2005, 07:21:56 AM »

the wheels are a 40mm offset, 7inches wide 5.5\" back spacing and 1.5\" front spacing.
i have the 3\" narrowed beam, 2.5\" dropped spindles, and went the extra mile the airspeed 3\" narrowed sway bar.
i have been told the discs might push out the wheels a bit, but nothing substantial
i am running 205-40-17's with a total height on 23\". you would be able to run 18's with low pros no problem i think, the only thing is you might not be able to go as low as me. that would be my only thought.

Stevie · « **Reply #20 on:** April 15, 2005, 08:55:12 AM »

thanks for the information ...
were you disc rotors blank when you got them?
and who drilled them for you? how much did it cost?

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #21 on:** April 15, 2005, 04:57:38 PM »

the discs were 4x130.
airspeed was able to get a machinist to drill in the new 5x100 pattern.
they know his name, and what he charges. ball park was $150.

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2005, 09:51:01 PM »

just installed my adjustable spring plates. here is what is looks like at its lowest possible height...

Chris · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2005, 10:02:06 PM »

nice work......

Shane · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2005, 10:22:12 PM »

I am gonna need a \"BRO\" to ride in that..
Cuz my man boobs are gonna be hurtin

thrasherbill · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2005, 11:00:26 PM »

Looking good James.

Now you just need some bags so you can go from here...

to....

The square belong to a VolksRods member in Missouri. I love the licence plate \"FN BAGS\" :lol: As far as we/ve been able to find out, it is the only type 3 on 19's.

ThrasheR

Matt · « **Reply #26 on:** May 26, 2005, 07:04:33 AM »

Not trying to hi-jack this thread but, this is from Portland area. 19's and airbagged.

James Buchan · « **Reply #27 on:** May 26, 2005, 07:06:08 AM »

Lookin good James!

reefreshd_jive · « **Reply #28 on:** May 26, 2005, 07:18:02 AM »

i am sure i will do airbags on one of my cars eventually. but i want to keep this \"non
adjustable.\" i am contemplating raising the bulk head.. i want the front end to sit lower, but i cant use my adjusters anymore, i am all the way down, also that would make it illegal, and what not.

kirin · « **Reply #29 on:** May 26, 2005, 08:04:34 AM »

So James... Are you going to autocross that thing? When we get back Pipes and I are going to try to organize a \"German Car shoot out\" at boundary bay one day.. I'll supply the bevys.. Announcements to come!
-Kirin

Author Topic: James' 68 Beetle (Read 7351 times)

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