Civilizing a Cal Looker
Andrew:
This is a great thread for those of us trying to build a street car that can be both enjoyed as a fast VW only can and can be driven longer distances.
Jim, Martin what did you replace the traction bar with?
andrewlandon67:
Quote from: Andrew on May 03, 2019, 14:35:25 pm
This is a great thread for those of us trying to build a street car that can be both enjoyed as a fast VW only can and can be driven longer distances.
Jim, Martin what did you replace the traction bar with?
That's exactly what I was hoping I could get started. I'm not looking for an 11 second "street car", nor am I in need of a 3.88/0.82 85mph interstate cruiser, just a bug that I can daily comfortably while still being able to kick the ass of 90% of whatever cars I get lined up next to at the racetrack/on my way to work. Eventually I'll get my car to handle properly again, but for now I'll just be happy with something I can drive every day without getting too beat up.
As far as my project goes, I'm doing new window scrapers, seat covers, rear tray carpet, new underhood wiring cover, door cards, proper seatbelts, and a new muffler to tuck up under my fender a bit better so I don't worry about it hitting on everything. There are a few other little things I can get done while I'm at it as well, nothing major, but I think they'll help. Stuff like rechecking/setting the alignment, fixing a couple of small oil leaks, and bringing the nose of my car up by a hair or two. It won't be perfect, but I think it'll be a little more livable.
Martin S.:
Quote from: Andrew on May 03, 2019, 14:35:25 pm
This is a great thread for those of us trying to build a street car that can be both enjoyed as a fast VW only can and can be driven longer distances.
Jim, Martin what did you replace the traction bar with?
Hi, i didn’t replace the traction bar. I now rely on the Berg rubber mid mount, Berg gray rubber engine mounts and a EMPI cheap kafer cup engine brace with HD trans carrier.
brewsy:
Quote from: Martin S. on April 26, 2019, 02:09:15 am
As far as clunks and rattles go, they can be frustrating to find. You might wanna check the body to chassis mount points around the top of the rear shocks when you look at the back. There’s supposed to be rubber in there where it bolts together and that could be rattling as you drive (just a guess).
Have a look at my build thread Andrew. Ive done these that Martin mentioned, the ones that sit between the beam and the 'nose' of the car and new stock shocks all around (inc the rubber top mount on the front). Car then became MUCH quieter and civilised and I then started to sort the squeaks and rattles inside the car. Loudest thing in the interior on mine is now the seats which when you live in London (the home of speed bumps) is becoming a right PITA!!
Cheers
andrewlandon67:
Quote from: brewsy on May 07, 2019, 12:53:49 pm
Quote from: Martin S. on April 26, 2019, 02:09:15 am
As far as clunks and rattles go, they can be frustrating to find. You might wanna check the body to chassis mount points around the top of the rear shocks when you look at the back. There’s supposed to be rubber in there where it bolts together and that could be rattling as you drive (just a guess).
Have a look at my build thread Andrew. Ive done these that Martin mentioned, the ones that sit between the beam and the 'nose' of the car and new stock shocks all around (inc the rubber top mount on the front). Car then became MUCH quieter and civilised and I then started to sort the squeaks and rattles inside the car. Loudest thing in the interior on mine is now the seats which when you live in London (the home of speed bumps) is becoming a right PITA!!
Cheers
I did replace the rubbers at the front when I put a new beam in a few years ago, I'm hesitant to do the rear pads for the time being as I don't think those bolts have ever been undone and I don't want to have to pull the body off just to drill them out. All of my other suspension rubber has been done at the rear, so I suppose I might have to just dig a little deeper and pick up some new shocks for back there.
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