When I converted to R&P steering I fastened an aluminum angle to the disc brake hubs and fastened the other end to my QuickJack. I though this would maintain the toe in setting.
It didn't.
A few days ago I noticed severe wear on the outside of my front tires.
I took the Speedster to a place that specializes in vintage VWs.
We discovered that my shocks were too long. They were pretty much bottomed out when the car was at rest. Also, the rear was pretty much resting on the bump stops.
Also, they thought my front 3/4" sway bar was too thick. They thought the rear 3/4" bar was OK.
They had shorter KYB rear rear shocks that fit.
The KYB front shocks for lowered Bugs were too short. An air shock for Camaros looked like a suitable length. This will cost me about $100 more than non-air shocks. Maybe the adjustability will have some benefit.
They cut a bit more than half off the bumpstops.
To replace the 3/4" front sway bar I ordered a Thing sway bar. It is thicker than a Bug bar.
I ordered 4 new tires. I am replacing the rears because my tires are 13 years old. It really bothers me to replace tires because of their age, not tread wear. All I can do about that is drive it more.
They still have the car. I will pick it up tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how different it feels.
