Anybody running a lowered Vintage Speedster with a 2110 stroker and a Vintage Speed Sebring Exhaust?

Do we get to see pics of it's new stance?

So far only the front has been dropped. The car is on blocks while I flip the sway bar over as it was scraping on speed bumps. Also have some tire rub I need to figure out.

I 'll see if I have a pic of the front end dropped.

Also the car sits lower on the driver's side so the adjustable spring plates will let me level it.

Can't seem to find time to get everything done. I've got a bunch of projects besides the car and it's like herding cats to make progress.

I know what it's like, Bob, to to have lots going on with never enough time to devote to what you want!  Did you add dropped spindles or turn the beam adjusters? 

I added drop spindles and replaced the front disc brakes. It was so low I had to fiddle with the beam adjuster to get reasonable clearance. It still requires that the sway bar gets flipped. 

I had a vintage Speed Sebring exhaust the one that is made to order with the larger tube size. They have you take measurements of your car that they specifically ask you for. I would say it will work because they will make it to fit using the lowered ride height of your choice. I wound up converting to suby power and I sold the nearly new exhaust to a fellow SOC member a couple years ago. I have a video with the Exhaust running as my 2376 engine was being broken in, see the attachment.

I PM'd you Jimmy.

Thanks.

@Jimmy V. posted:

I had a vintage Speed Sebring exhaust the one that is made to order with the larger tube size. They have you take measurements of your car that they specifically ask you for. I would say it will work because they will make it to fit using the lowered ride height of your choice. I wound up converting to suby power and I sold the nearly new exhaust to a fellow SOC member a couple years ago. I have a video with the Exhaust running as my 2376 engine was being broken in, see the attachment.

Wow, 2376cc that was a nice motor, but the torque band is much narrower with a Type-I engine,  compared to the Subie isn't it. 

Panhandle Bob:  An alternative may be the Vintage Speed set up for lowered buses.  There are some good pictures on the VW Parts Aircooled site, in their kit car section.  Headers, muffler & tail pipe sit at same level as crankcase.

My car is lowered 1 1/2" all around and ground clearance over speed bumps & reasonably angled driveways is good.  I don't know what the Sebring set up sounds like compared to the lowered bus set up.

I have a Sidewinder passenger side set up like yours on my other car.  I like the Sidewinder exhaust note, but adjusting valve lash on cyl 1 & 2 is a PITA, in short the bloom is off the rose.

I getting ready to r/r the Sidewinder with a Vintage Speed set up.  The set up I have is the 4 runners into one big muffler, with the center exhaust exit.  It does not have the 2 small mufflers. 

Ground clearance may be better with the Vintage Speed lowered bus than the Sebring set up.  I like Vintage Speed quality work, all hardware included & stainless steel construction.

The Sebring unit with the two small mufflers looks very cool.

Thanks, EWATUB! I'll do some investigation.

Bob

"So far only the front has been dropped. The car is on blocks while I flip the sway bar over as it was scraping on speed bumps. Also have some tire rub I need to figure out." 

@Panhandle Bob You probably already know that the drop-spindles and disc brake mods widens your front track by at least 3/4" per side. If the tire rubbing is noticed on  lock-to-lock turns, you may just need to adjust the turn stops.

Also, you will find the drop spindles will change your steering geometry (a little more understeer).

I think the Sebring exhaust will be a cool look and sound on your car! Look forward to seeing before & after pics of your car when you're done with your suspension/exhaust mods! 

Thanks MUSBJIM. I need to get a fresh alignment and I will check the stops.

I had front 4 lug discs with a spacer and an adapter on the front. Then I went to the drop spindles and wide five discs. I think the width was a trade off, but I could be wrong.