How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance - (Speedpro) by James Hale (Paperback)

About the Book

The complete practical guide to modifying classic to modern VW Bus (Transporter) T1 to T5 suspension, brakes and chassis for maximum performance. Contains essential information on using aftermarket parts and interchangeable parts from other production vehicles to achieve great handling (and a lower stance if required). This edition includes many new photographs and archive pictures plus an additional 16 pages of information.

Book Synopsis

The original and only book devoted to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance is now in completely updated form. How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance now covers all T1 to T5 buses, vans, campers & pick-ups 1950-2010.

Ideal for owners wanting to uprade handling, this book is suitable for practical enthusiasts and professional mechanics. Original photography by the author complements technical diagrams by specialist component manufacturers. The book is 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. It includes a guide to VW Bus chassis numbers and gearbox references, illustrated by more than 280 photographs and illustrations.

Review Quotes

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

About the Author

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. How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance, first published in 2003, was completely revised and updated and published in a new edition in 2011, and re-released in 2018.