How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance: Updated & Enlarged New Edition

Author:   James Hale
Publisher:   David & Charles
Edition:   Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781845842628


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   18 October 2018
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance: Updated & Enlarged New Edition


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The original and only book devoted to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance now in completely updated form. Now covers all T1 to T5 buses, vans, campers & pick-ups 1950-2010. Ideal for owners wanting to uprate handling. Suitable for practical enthusiasts and professional mechanics. Original photography by the author, and technical diagrams by specialist component manufacturers. Based on successful ‘How-To' technical features developed by the author for a leading VW magazine. All information is based on the practical experience of specialist VW mechanics and tuning shops. Includes a guide to VW Bus chassis numbers and gearbox references. Over 280 photographs and illustrations.

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Author:   James Hale
Publisher:   David & Charles
Imprint:   Veloce
Edition:   Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.00cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9781845842628


ISBN 10:   1845842626
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   18 October 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction & Acknowledgements Workshop procedures Chassis, suspension & brake design (all models) T1/T2 front suspension T1/T2 rear suspension T1/T2 chassis & air suspension systems T3 suspension & brakes T4/T5 suspension & brakes Suppliers & Clubs Chassis numbers & model designations

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Aimed at practical enthusiasts, this freshly-updated book is devoted to modifying the suspension, brakes and chassis of the venerable VW Bus (Type 2 to modern incarnations). It contains essential information on using aftermarket parts, based on the practical experience of specialist VW mechanics and tuning shops. There's also a guide to VW Bus chassis numbers, and gearbox references. - Practical Classics<br>


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James Hale is the world's leading authority on dune buggies, and has written five books covering the buggy scene worldwide. His first book was the Dune Buggy Handbook, published by Veloce, and remains the definitive guide to these unorthodox fun cars. He has also regularly produced freelance features for motoring magazines, and has written technical books on modifying the VW Beetle and VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance. The Bus suspension book, first published in 2003, has now been completely revised and updated and published in a new edition in 2011

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