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VW Volkswagen Beetle: Workshop Manual Suspension, Brakes & Chassis
By James Hale
2000 • Trade Paperback • Veloce Publishing the Limited
Description
Title: How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Suspension, Brakes and Chassis for High Performance
Author/Publisher: James Hale (Veloce Publishing the Limited)
Publication Year: 2000
Format: 128-page Trade Paperback
Synopsys: How to get the best handling and braking from your Volkswagen Beetle. Covers front & rear suspension, 'chassis' integrity, suspension geometry, ride height, camber, castor, kpi, springs, shock absorbers, testing and adjustment. (Not 1302 & 1303 models).
Synopsis
Presented by motoring expert James Hale, this 2000 publication from Veloce Publishing is a dedicated technical guide for Volkswagen Beetle enthusiasts. Classified as a non-fiction textbook, it provides in-depth instruction for adults seeking to enhance their vehicle's dynamic capabilities.
The work specifically targets the critical areas of suspension, brakes, and chassis, offering practical advice and modification techniques designed to improve performance, handling, and braking efficiency.
- Optimising Handling & Braking: This section delves into strategies for achieving superior handling and braking performance from a Volkswagen Beetle, serving as the foundational objective of the manual.
- Suspension & Chassis Mechanics: Comprehensive coverage of both front and rear suspension systems, alongside maintaining and improving chassis integrity, provides a holistic view of the vehicle's underpinnings.
- Geometry & Component Adjustment: Detailed insights into suspension geometry, including ride height, camber, castor, and KPI (King Pin Inclination). It also covers the selection, testing, and adjustment of springs and shock absorbers.
- Model Exclusions: Crucially, this guide explicitly excludes the 1302 and 1303 models of the Volkswagen Beetle, indicating its specific focus on other variants for performance modification.
An invaluable resource for any Volkswagen Beetle owner or restorer aiming to significantly upgrade their vehicle's performance, this volume offers a practical, hands-on approach to achieving a more responsive and capable driving experience.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 9781901295801 |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Publisher | Veloce Publishing the Limited |
| Year | 2000 |
| Pages | 128 |
| Type | Textbook |
| Genre | Transportation |
| Signed | No |
| Subject | Automotive / General |
| Vintage | No |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Item Width | 8.2 in |
| Item Length | 9.8 in |
| Item Weight | 16 Oz |
| Personalised | No |
| Subject Area | Transportation |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non Fiction |
| Publication Name | How to Modify Volkswagen Beetle Suspension, Brakes and Chassis for High Performance |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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