Car SOS Feature – March 2025 Back in 2024, we were lucky enough to recieve a call, asking for our involvment in a really exciting build for a great cause. Inspired by the owner Paul’s history in the RAF, the guys at Volksmagic added in lot of little details & references (including custom artwork on […]
Throughout the production years of Swing Axle rear suspension Beetles, there has been 3 iterations of Swing Axle length. Misidentifying your axle setup could mean your new wheels won’t fit or your tyres may rub on the inner arches – both are not ideal! With this little walkthrough we will show you the measurements and […]
No More Cutting Corners Bolt-On Air Suspension for T2B For many years now, there hasn’t been a Bolt-On solution for Air Suspension for the Bay Window platform. To complete an Air Installation, owners have had to weld on Brackets to the rear axles, eliminating any chance of restoring their Bus back to standard. Using original […]
Limebug WW35 17″ Split Rims WW35 Billet Hub Caps The Design: Towards the end of 2023, one of our customers Wallace, came to us wanting to take his Beetle to the next level. Already having our Deluxe Air Suspension and Wilwood Brake Kit installed, it was time to change out his OE Steelies. Striving […]
The Bodywork Choosing a Colour Palette Starting its life over in the States back in the Early 60’s as a LHD Push Button Dash Razor, the once-looked after Type34 was a must-have, when it came up for sale. Back in 2021, we sent our 1964 Razor shell down to the guys at DC Customs, for […]
Trailing Arm Installation Guide for all Limebug Bearing Beams
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1975 Yukon Yellow 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 […]
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, […]
Lyndon’s 1967 Razoredge Limebug-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, […]
LIMEBUG CASTOR-ADJUSTABLE TYPE 3 CONVERSION BEAM Type 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 […]
Limebug Revolution Rear Air Ride – Installation GuideThe Ultimate VW Beetle / Ghia and Type 3 Rear Air Ride System
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 concept of Air Suspension often recieves a bad reputation. In 2014, we decided that enough was enough. […]
Limebug HQ – A Guided Tour of Aircooled Heaven The Shop: Filled to the brim with Aircooled goodness; featuring some of our classic builds and ongoing projects. Catch all of our manufactured parts displayed across the back walls… The Workshop: All lot of our parts are designed and manufactured in house.. From CNC Mills […]
’71 FREESTYLE – THE BORDEAUX BUG The 14 Year Build Affectionality this one will be remembered as the first. The story started way back in 2009, the bug was built largely on the driveway like many of us, using begged, borrowed and re-purposed odds and sods around the house to get by. Over the many […]
FULLY ASSEMBLED BEAMS: Choosing the correct custom built beam for your set-up! With lots of different options available in our Fully Assembled Beam listings, you’re able to spec the perfect front axle to work with the visual/handling requirements of your build. This illustrated guide will walk you through the steps and choices to make with our […]
Devil in the detail… Custom finishes/Add-ons are now available on a selection of Limebug-made parts… Wanting to go the extra mile on your build? Whether it’s a custom finish/centre cap for your Split Rims, or glossy Suspension Parts to make the floorpan of your car extra clean, we’re here to help… Feel free to browse […]
Assembly of Three Piece Wheels / Split Rims The Basics… A Three Piece Wheel / Split rim consists of an Outer Lip (or Outer Rim), Barrel (or Inner Rim) and the wheel centre itself. There are a number of rim bolts which seat on the wheel centre, go through the whole assembly, and are then […]
