No matter how powerful or what type of engine you hang onto the rear of a VW Speedster the heavy rear weight bias creates some real driving and braking challenges that even the pros find daunting. Throw in a little wet weather or sandy conditions and you have a problem.
The answer to those challenges is a mid-engine configuration just like Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lotus use and even Porsche finally admitted with their Spyder, 914, and Boxster
You can now join that elite group with our lineup of 356A replicas.
Handling: approximately 45/55 front/rear weight distribution.
Front
suspension -
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independent ball joint type
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custom built unequal length tubular upper and lower control arms
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adjustable coil-over gas shocks
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rack and pinion steering
Rear
suspension -
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independent
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adjustable triple lower control arms
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Coil-over shocks
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adjustable spring rates and height
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longitudinal trailing arms
Braking:
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Power assisted 4 wheel disc
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vented front 11" rotors; 10.5" Rear
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dual independent braking system
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DOT 5 silicone brake fluid
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Park brake handle correctly located under the dash