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ER34
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LU35
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GB40
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Cocos Pics Coming Soon!!!
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FittedUK 2021
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Being the first indoor show since the first Corona Virus Lockdown, FittedUK was one not to miss. We took down the LB ’49 Beetle, and managed to take home Best of Show! Dotted around the brand new Manchester location, we spotted some more Limebug equipped air-cooled goodness.
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’63 Green Patina Beetle
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1963 Beryl Green Beetle Limebug-Built Type 1 In 2019, we picked up our 1963 US Import Type 1. Spotting the stunning Patina Beryl Green bodywork online, we knew we had to own it! Over the next few years, we slowly restored the chassis on this Beetle, including an entire Limebug Parts overhaul. Once […]
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OE34-17
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Limebug OE34-17 17″ Split Rims @lowdown_transporters OE34-17 Build your wheels here! The Design: Since creating the SM35, we’ve been asked by many to create a smaller version, to run on fatter tyre setups. We came up with the OE34 design (available in 16/17″). This design takes inspiration from the OE Smoothie Steels, combined with a […]
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Customer Rides – Dan’s ’66
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Dan’s 1966 Beetle Limebug-Equiped Bug-Van Back before Covid brought the world to a halt; we had the pleasure of supplying/fitting a full suspension revamp to Dan’s super unique ‘Bugvan’. Virtually completed by the previous owner, the extensive bodywork modifications needed for the conversion were already complete. Despite all of this effort, the floorpan remained untouched, […]
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’66 Ruby Red Patina Beetle
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BAD PAINT JOB, OR PATINA? Thanks to: Ken’s Customs – Sam Trigg The Patina Blender – Steve Parsons The Specs: 4″ Ball Joint Elite Series Beam 4″ Through Rods Ultrarm 2.5″ Dropped Spindles MOA430 Goldtops 2-Way Tankless Air Management 2″ Adjustable Spring Plates 356 Headlamp Grilles https://limebug.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Leanne-Reel.mp4 Leanne from Limebug’s own car, this stunning patina […]
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’63 Turkis Green Beetle
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Dom’s 1963 Beetle Ex-Drag Car meets Air Ride The Start: Beginning it’s life in 1963 as a 1200cc Turkis Green, Dom’s Beetle became a sought after combination for Aircooled Lovers. By the late 90’s, it had been completely revamped into a 2300cc big lump drag car. Fast forward a […]
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MOA430 – Ultimate Aircooled Air Ride Struts
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MOA430 Air Shocks The Guide The MOA430 Goldtop Ultimate Aircooled VW air shocks, specifically engineered for T1 Beetle / T14 Karmann Ghia and Type 3 applications, the only air strut with accurate lifting heights, compliant ride with damping tuned specifically for the demanding lightweight rear engined configuration. Featuring Limebug’s unique twin cavity body comprising […]
SM35
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Limebug SM35 17″ Split Rims @classiccarrevivals @harlekin.alex @dale.dallas.quaife SM35 Build your wheels here! The Design: Paying homage to the Volkswagen OE Smoothies, we designed our very own Split Rim spin-off. Utilising flush fit hardware, adaptable for any chosen specs, these wheels are the ultimate way to step up your OEM+ build. Some of you may […]
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The Limebug Cantilever Rear Air Ride System – “The Revolution”
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Welcome to ‘The Revolution’ The Ultimate Rear Air Ride Aircooled VW Suspension system. The latest Limebug Revolution Bolt-on Air Ride Kit built on the toughest most versatile platform yet. The revolving cantilever air suspension system with horizontal damping, totally unique in design and function giving unparalleled ride quality and functionality. The revolution boasts the lowest […]
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Air Ride Management Cradle, Do I need one for my Build?
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The Purpose For those who are familiar with fitting Air Suspension, the managment system can easily become a maze of wiring/airline. Caused sometimes by a lack of space, or other times a lack of planning, we decided to figure out a solution. We designed a flat metal plate, with a carefully considered set of […]
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Limebug Cantilever Rear Air Ride Kit, Is it compatible with an Automatic Transmission?
By Dom Williams
Limebug Revolution Air Ride – Automatic Gearbox Will it work with an Auto Trans? In short, yes. “The Revolution” cantilever air ride kit will not be as straight forward to install as it is on the conventional swing axle or IRS transmission chassis however. It will require some adaptation to clearance and relocation certain […]
Customer Rides – Rob’s ’64
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Rob’s 1964 Notch Limebug-Equiped Type 3 A long time in the making, Rob’s Notchback will be familiar build to many, throughout it’s various stages of modification. Upon his Type 3’s first visit to Limebug HQ, Rob was running our air system in the front, and a static drop in the rear (banner image). Although this […]
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Just Dents South Africa Import
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Alex’s Beetle Love Story
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Alex’s 1965 Beetle Limebug-Equiped Bug The perfect mix of original patina and chassis modernisation – Alex’s ’65 ticks all the boxes. The Two Tone Pearl White paintwork was the perfect base for heavy modification; Alex didn’t pass-up the opportunity, opting to fit a Full Deluxe Air Suspension Kit from ourselves. Tied together with a set […]
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Jake Hilling – Owning and Restoring 12 Classic Beetles
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The Ultrarm for Narrowed Beams, The Ackermann and Steering Angle Corrector
By aaron durber
Aircooled VW Steering Lock Corrector for Narrowed Beams Limebug Ultrarm, the solution to poor steering lock, uneven steering and fouling shocks / dampers on narrowed beams. The Problem The ackermann angle, when a beam is stock width is configured so the inner wheel, when in a corner will turn a tighter radius than the outer, […]
Scat Camshaft Grind / Duration Data
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Scat Camshaft Grind Duration Data Below reference Scat P/N’s – Scat Camshaft Grind / Duration Data – Limebug Pro-Comp & Drag Hardcore Early Type 1 Bolt-on Gear Racing Camshafts Street and Off-Road Grind / Duration Scat Part # Grind Lift @ Cam Lobe Adv Dur Dur @ .050″ 20003 C20 .320″ 277 234 20004 C25 .350″ […]
MST Serpentine Belt System – Installation Instructions
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MST Serpentine Belt Installation – Tension System Install Raw Text Instructions Below MST Serpentine Belt Installation – Pulley Tensioner System Install The following items have been included in your serpentine pulley kit: 1x Crank Pulley (6 ¾” Dia.) 1x Alternator/Generator Pulley (4 ¼” Dia.) 1x 4- Rib Belt (Master Pro # K040370) 1x Machined Aluminum […]
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Beetle / Karmann Ghia Fuel Tank Raise
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Beetle Fuel Tank Raise Cradle, Jigsaw Modular Fuel Tank System for Beetle, Käfer, Kever, Skalbagge, Ladybug, Beetle Fuel Tank Raise The Problem with standard fuel tank position When lowering the front of your vehicle, often track rod fouling at low ride heights with the underside of the fuel tank can occur. This causes creaking, long […]
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Aircooled VW Wiring, the most useful info!
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Who hates re-wiring your VW?, make it simple with this guide! The first and most important thing to learn when doing a full re-wire of your VW is the basic rules of wire colouring, and how to read a wiring diagram. 1: Wiring Weight: It sounds obvious but when identifying a replacement wire, every wiring […]
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Generator to Alternator Conversion? and which model to choose?
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A Simple guide to converting your Aircooled VW from Dynamo/ Generator to internally regulated Alternator The first thing to note is depending on if you are on 6 volt or 12 volt electrical system will dictate the position of your regulator on your dynamo. On 6 volt systems you will find the regulator screwed to […]
