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just to let you know we are still busy working for you  ;)

new part up to original specs off course

type I

made in Germany

more info : gh@csp-shop.de

thanks for looking

Gunter

note: currently working on specific Karmann Ghia and Bus single and dual exhausts

nice info from Nao Flat4

"every beetle once sold new by VW in Japan needed to have this part mounted by the factory,
otherwise car could not be introduced onto Japanese market"

forgive me for my ignorance Gunter, but I'm twisting my head over my screen trying to figure out what this part is meant for.
my best guess is bolting the lower front axle tube to the pan ???

yes what is the word FRONT AXLE STIFFENER
just sent me a mail @ gh@csp-shop.de and I can sent pics of mounting

and ignorance, do not mind that, here is a Belgian expression
if I do not know I always try to ask and learn

Verstandigen leren van anderen.
Middelmatigen leren door schade en schande.
Domoren leren niets, zij weten toch al alles.

 ;D

perfect I´ve been looking for these braces for ages. Do you have them in your online shop already?

no brandnew, seriously hot, so sent me a mail at gh@csp-shop.de


Gunter

my 66 fitted  ;D

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/frameheadbottom.jpg)

these bars were fitted to Thai spec cars as well.

http://www.cal-look.com/forum/index.php/topic,29800.0.html



(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/axle_beam2.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/axle_beam1.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/DSCN0403.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/DSCN0406.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/DSCN0407.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/beam1.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/beam2.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/DSCN0400.jpg)

thanks for pictures

great I did not know also mandatory for Thailand

I knew for most of African countries, sales via Belgium and colonial system at that time
it was also needed
but that is logical no

thanks again

Gunter

no probs, i have been digging info for them for quite some time...i wana know why exactly they were fitted with these in certain countries...i am really glad you are making them now.

Gunter, see this pic. actually, in the kit there should be 2 more pieces of the square washers, approximately 3 or 4 mm thick,  think they act like washers as the holes on the bars itself is slightly bigger than the bolts.

i got mine from scrap yard, hence i dint get the washers

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/pupjoint1/pupjoint2/axle_beam2.jpg)

also there is a Country Buggy Australian version of these

(http://i46.tinypic.com/208fpk1.jpg)

they would work for linkpin beam only as the axle tubes are closer to each other then on balljoint beam

then there is a Thing/Trekker/181 version, modyfying of the beam - welding is necessary

(http://i45.tinypic.com/314bkv5.jpg)

and suddenly there is a crappy EMPI version

(http://i47.tinypic.com/34pc0si.jpg)

the empi one has been around since they bought treuhaft.

What's the point??

I Dont See One? in less you have a Baja, Sand Buggy or Off Road VW  or a very rusted Frame Head to Add extra support so your Front end dose not fall out  ;D never know when them Rusted Body Parts will Stop Holding Hands  ;D ;D ;D

They prevent the beams from bending at heavy braking (causing change in steering geometry) for example 

thanks Berger

CSP Axle Brace Bars
The new CSP brace bars for all VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia (Type-14)with link pin or ball joint axle is based on the original special equipment of the sixties and seventies.
It improves axle rigidity and road performance amazingly.
It is a must have - not only for customized cars! It works also in connection with adjustable front beams and caster shims.
Extensively made of 3mm steel it is black powder coated for best overall appearance.

enjoy

Gunter

anyone fitted these from CSP yet? pics?  ;D

the empi ones were rubbish, I cut mine to pieces and re-made a front brace using bits from them. They just wouldn't fit at all!
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Please excuse the filth, has been cleaned since pictures and minor brake fluid leak which has now been re-painted  ::)

What's the white brace for?

same purpose..

Gunter, what about fitting one on a 2" narrowed beam, in the past i fumbled around with one like these but to no avail.
Groetjes,
Harry

I fitted mine on 4 inch narrowed beam and caster shims no prob at all. Just had to relocate the grease nipple

TX!

And TX to Gunter.