IRS: last touches to get the lowest possible!

Some more pics... trying to get it to the lowest possible position! ;-P

Peter modified the a-arms and the chassis legs in order to keep one distant from the other.


A-arms notched and rewelded for strenghtening:

Same thing on the chassis:

Now the doka can go much lower than before...

Look! The center cap is right under the edge of the wheel arch!
THAT IS REAL LOW!

38 centimeters (15") from the ground... and with 215/60 R15 tires!
With smaller diameter tires you can go even a little lower than this!

In fact the physical limit now is the tire touching the wheel arch. The bus is actually sitting on the 'arches...

So trying the lowest ROLLING position. With this height perhaps you cannot drive on the streets, but you may enjoy f..king around at shows hehe

Look at the chassis. It's at a few centimeters from the ground...
Front view... scaring!Now it's time for Porsche brakes...

IRS (part 2)

New pics after finishing with the a-arms and shocks brackets.

I JUST LOVE IT!

Just look at what it was like in July 2006, when I bought it!

IRS

Peter mounted the gearbox this weekend, so he could test the rear wheel fitment (7" Porsche rims...)
I love the stance! And it's fully adjustable...

For the work done, please look at:

Removing Westfalia Hook
Removing Engine and Transmission
Removing Original Springplates
Back Is Empty!
IRS Arms Dismantling 1
IRS Arms Dismantling 2
IRS Brackets
IRS Brackets Positioning
IRS Brackets Welding
IRS Gearbox
IRS Arms Fitted
Adjustable Springplates
Shift Rod
Gearbox Fitted
Adjusting Camber
Checking Drive Shafts
Rear Shocks
Modifying A-Arms 1
Modifying A-Arms 2
Modifying A-Arms 3

Grills installed and some ideas for the future...

Yesterday night I took a pair of pics after installing the headlight grills. My grandpa (he is 95!) created the missing piece from steel, he is an artist.

VW logo is somewhat subtle at night...

She's got the look!

Note the coloured hand-made carpet from Mali (Africa). I and Silvia bought it this summer from DJAMREK just to cover the seat.

She's got the look too...

Pic by Ed Fox (he's got a 'de-colored' doka and makes sexy models awesome portraits)


Some stuff found on The Samba

To IRS the rear I need something like this, from a Super Beetle

I used Photoshop to have an idea of what it would be like when lowered and 'Steinered'

This is really insipiring for me... You know I'm on the kustom side...

The color is great. A Candy Apple Red. But there's time for paint.

This is a model from Jada Toys

Another pic of Der Steiner Rad. I simply love it!

This pics helps to understand what I'm willing to have underneath...

Peter from belgium said can create one 100% new for me. Narrowed 10 cm, adjustable and ready for airbags.

Again photoshopped with Flat 4 Sprint Stars

Another idea is to fit a turbo motor next year. There are some ready to fit. But I have time since I want to begin with lowering and brakes first.

Nice little 'ratty' 1/24 doka from Jada Toys. Soon for sale