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Gen II Beams – The Ultimate Guide
The History From bodge jobs to full-on fails; many tinkered with Type 1 vehicles are still operating on out-dated Front Axle designs. Although for years now, aftermarket retailers have sold weld-in adjuster kits to raise/lower your Beam, without precision cutting and welding these kits have never been a good solution. From twisted Beams to fouling shock towers, a quick Google search reveals many cases of disaster. Following on from this, multiple parts manufacturers began to evolve their very own narrowed/adjustable Beam kits. Despite being a lot less problematic than the OG self-narrowing kits, we found that there were still […]
Engine Codes & Calculations – The Ultimate Guide
Engine CCYear Variations + Calculations Engine Numbers, 1200-1600cc Engine Size Engine Code Single or Twin Port Year Power (BHP) 1200 D Single Port 8/65> 34 1300 F Single Port 8/65-7/70 40 1300 AB Twin Port 8/70-7/73 40 1300 AR Twin Port 8/73-7/75 44 1500 H Single Port 8/65-7/70 47 1600 AD Twin Port 8/70/7/73 50 1600 AE Twin Port 8/70-7/71 47 1600 AF Twin Port 8/70-1/80 46 1600 AH Twin Port 8/71-1/76 47 1600 AJ Twin Port 8/74-12/80 50 1600 AK Twin Port 8/72-7/80 47 1600 AS Twin Port 8/73-7/80 50 How to calculate Compression Ratio Forumla – Head cc […]
Customer Rides – Dickie’s ’69
Dickies 1969 Razor Edge Limebug-Equiped Type 34 Oozing with class and style, Dickies Razor has rapidly gained popularity in the UK Aircooled scene. Originally being shown off at the prestigious Volksworld Show in 2021, many showed their appreciation of the build, labelling it ‘the coolest razor i’ve ever seen in my life’. Dickie followed on from this great reception to getting the car featured on the cover of Hayburner Magazine – A sought after achievement for sure… So you may be wondering, what are the details? When it came into his hands, Dickie’s Razor was nicknamed ‘The Rusty Razor’. Once […]
Customer Rides – Vincent’s ’60
Vincent’s 1960 Beetle Limebug-Equiped Bug Across the Pond in New York, Vincent has built one hell of a Type 1. Keeping it classy, this Ruby Red Beetle runs OE Smoothies, White Walls, alongside all of the original chrome parts. Against the opinion of many purists, Vincent decided his super clean ’60 needed dramatic modification. He came to us, choosing to fit his ride with our Deluxe Air Suspension Kit. Maximising lows and driveability, the kit has completely transformed his chassis! As of recent years, Vincent has upgraded to some of our latest parts. Swapping out his Gen I Rear Air […]
Limebug’s ’51 Tempo Matador Pickup Truck
DROP THE TEMPO Limebug Marathon Build of a 1951 Tempo Matador from Wreck to Show Truck in 8 weeks Eight Weeks?, You mean Eight Years, Right? Words by Ned Faux – Hayburner Magazine (Issue 11) Nope… Weeks!… That’s how long it took Craig and a couple of friends to fully restore this 63-year-old truck. It’s not just any old resto. We are talking about a Tempo Matador. You can’t just pick up the phone […]
MST Pulley Systems?
The Performance Highly prone to belt slip/lift at high RPMs, OEM Pulley Systems can often be more stress than it’s worth. From loud engines to little cooling, the factory design is not meant for 21st Century stop-start traffic. For those looking for either an upgrade in performance and/or aesthetics on their vehicle, we can help provide the perfect Pulley Kit. So how do MST Systems combat the issues found in the factory design? Utilising a wider/thinner belt provides a larger contact area with the Pulleys, allowing more belt-traction. Similar to putting a low profile wide tyre on your car, this […]
Customer Rides – Alex’s ’75
Alex’s 1975 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Late Bug If you’ve attended any of the main Volkswagen Events in the UK over the last couple of years, you’re bound to familiar with this late bug. Taking home a considerable amount of trophys from all over the country, it’s safe to say Alex has nailed the showcar formula. Throughout recent years we have helped supply his Type 1 with plenty of Limebug goodies… Starting with the Suspension, Alex’s Bug is running a Full Deluxe Air Kit. This kit provides everything needed to sit super close to the ground. Up front, a 4″ Narrowed Jawbreaker Beam […]
Customer Rides – Lyndon’s ’56
Lyndon’s 1956 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Oval Well known in the Aircooled scene for his Volksworld featured Cal-Look ‘Fubar’, Lyndon is no stranger to exhaustive restorations. Using some of our suspension parts on his build (Beam, Spindles, etc), we were once again contacted to help with his latest project. Starting life in 1956 as a Jungle Green Oval, this Beetle was bound to become a desirable model in years to come. Unlike many other builds in the UK scene, Lyndon opted to keep an OEM+ theme, opting to focus on driveability aswell as smaller exterior details. Sticking to his incredibly high standard of […]
’67 Razoredge
Lyndon’s 1967 RazoredgeLimebug-Built Type 34 For those unfamiliar with the Volkswagen Razoredge, here is a quick history lesson. In 1961, VW revealed the Razor, in efforts to appeal to a higher-market consumer. Loosely based on the concept of the Karmann Ghia, this vehicle had a complete exterior overhaul, alongside a new front chassis style, shared with other Type 3 vehicles (Square/Notch). This provided the Razor with a more luxurious ride, to match it’s stunning coach-built panels. With very few now left over in salvageable condition, it was a pleasure to be involved with this refurb. Suspension: When Lyndon came to […]
Ultimate Type 3 4″ Narrowed Castor-Adjustable Beam Installation Guide & FAQ’s
LIMEBUG CASTOR-ADJUSTABLE TYPE 3 CONVERSION BEAMType 3 drivability and ride with Type 1 components Limebug Castor Adjustable Type 3 Beam Lets start this seciton with a deep dive into the controversial world of type 3 conversion beams. Why do any of this and change my Type 3 Beam? The simplest word to start this module with is limitations. The Type 3 platform albeit a step forward in luxury in terms of its principles presented a world of issues when it came to changing anything VW had already put out there. The type 3 front axle uses a floating beam […]
Limebug Cantilever Rear Air Ride Kit Install Guide – The Revolution
Limebug Revolution Rear Air Ride – Installation Guide The Ultimate VW Beetle / Ghia and Type 3 Rear Air Ride System Limebug – Revolution Rear Air Ride Kit – Install Guide Limebug – Revolution Rear Air Ride Kit – Install Guide Trekker / Thing Rear Air Ride Kit View product Beetle / Karmann Ghia Rear Air Ride Kit View product Type 3 / Razor Edge Rear Air Ride Kit View product Follow us on socials:
Air Ride?
The History As of recent years, Air Ride has been a heavily discussed topic among Aircooled Enthuasiasts. From the sketchy weld-in kits made by some in their home-garages, to the original 2-way kits which severely affected handling, the cocnept of Air Suspension often recieves a bad reputation. In 2014, we decided that enough was enough. With the release of our Gen I kit, we allowed Aircooled owners to install a bolt-on kit, designed for an easy install, with no-need to weld or cut up the original pan/chassis. Although being one of the first bolt-on kits available on the market, […]
