Mini tubbed VN

[Vn6calParticipant VN turbo View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 19]

Hi guys,

so getting up to the final stages of my car with new combo,

im looking at doing my diff now with some axles and center so figured why not shorten it and run a nice offset for some welds.

 

so question is what are you guys running with mini tubbed rear ends? I’m not going coil overs either so standard rear end. Also not going the sheet metal rolled tubs want to keep it factory looking.

only thing that I’m thinking is going to be rear control arm so what will be the limit tyre wise? Able to fit a 10′ slick and 28′ high?

 

also rim offset?

[SummersParticipant Central coast View build HERE Member since: June 21, 2015 Posts: 27]

Aparantly there is a guy on the vn ss club site thats running a 28 inch slick on a srandard rear wheelwell but ive been searching through and can not find any width on that. Nor can i find any pics to actually show the rear tubs which i beloeve would at least need a mini tub to fit the width of a more common 28″ inch size. It does look damn tight diametre wise though

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

You either have the car 6foot in the air or you modify the tubs.

Not point shortening the diff if your not going to run deep dish IMO

Mate runs a vl diff with the tubs done with standard lower control arms. 295 rubber.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 10 months ago by  cava454.

[Vn6calParticipant VN turbo View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 19]

Yeah cheers summers I’ve heard many stories about how people have bashed there inner arches to clearance it for them but I haven’t seen exactly.

 

yeah cava I wouldn’t be shortening my diff if I wasn’t going to run a a decent offset was looking at something like 8 and a half with 3inch bs

 

but I wanted to see if anyone’s knows what I can fit going the way I want to.

 

im assuming your talking about Chris’ Vn?

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Talking about mate anths.

 

You ou will need to do the tubs and depending on the offset u will have to roll and slightly pump the guards.

You can run up to 5inch back space without having to move the shocker mounts

This is what I have done in my VR. Tubs are a must tho

[Vn6calParticipant VN turbo View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 19]

ah k second person now to say 295 with mini tub.

i won’t need that big so what did he do notch the lower control arm?

prettysure the welds come in 3 3/8 back space so maybe like 8.5 rim will be perfect combo.

now just need to find time to start the tubs :(

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Nothing to the control arms

 

one thing at a time first

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

vl diff,28 spline lsd &  machined vn axles…tappity tap with sledgie & guard rolling is more than enough to get good sized rubber under a vn with smart wheel choice…mates have fitted up big ass simmons/tyres under their cars.

Easily swallow 26×10 or 28×9 slicks.

Raise car with std springs can cram in 28×10 slick but one car started tearing apart factory 28 spline axles(400rwhp,traction & fully loaded stereo etc),was street car…owner didnt want to lighten car or step it up with rollcage & stronger driveline.

 

I do like cutting standard tub,moving it over inch or 2 like on early vb-k commodores then move bottom shock mount over same amount but only worth it on vn if wanting maximum visual effect or willing to pay good coin on a custom diff.

[SLE-881Participant SydneyDaily - 2012 VW Golf R Weekend - 1981 VH SL/E View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 81]

I know my car isn’t the same as a VN but my VH is running FR19s with a decent dish on the rear with 245 rubber. Rims are 9.5 inchs wide and the car has a standard VH diff. I’ve lowered the car but not dramatically. I was getting rubbing in the rear with the car lowered so got the guards rolled.

The rims are not made for the diff set up but when I get the VL Turbo diff shortened to suit the rims I’m sure I can at least fit 255 may be even 265 rubber without mini tubbing.

An idea for you is to get your hands on a VL diff. it’s narrower than the standard VN and that will save you a bit of $$$.

Daniel
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[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

VL DIFF, MC RACING 9.5 tears with a 275 won’t fit under a VN that’s been lowered.

IMO anything less the 255/275 on a 9.5 rear looks stretched and crap.

[Vn6calParticipant VN turbo View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 19]

Cheers guys, I have intentions on tubbing it and I want to be able to keep the rear end down.

currently with my 235 et’s on a 8′ rim I get abit of rubbing along the lip but yeah I’ll end up rolling them and il be happy with a 275 60 think that’s like a 28′? Equiv

 

got a rough price to get diff shortened, full spool with my gears setup and new bearings 1200 still need axles. Fair price?

thinking I’ll end up getting a rear cover also

 

• This reply was modified 8 years, 10 months ago by  Vn6cal.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Add good axles, then the tubs ur looking around 4500

[Vn6calParticipant VN turbo View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 19]

I’m gonna do the tubs myself,

Thinking some aluma stars what you rkn?

gonna need to order the rims ASAP because pretty sure it’s like A 6 week wait from speed pro

[MichaelParticipant VY Calais 383ci GT42 turbo. View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 208]

Try competition engines. I bought my beadlocker rims from them $300-400 cheaper then VPW.

 

…and that’s each, per rim.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 10 months ago by  Michael.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

VPW is a shit hole. Overpriced and sell fake/cheap products. Then when they fail they don’t give 2 fucks about you.

[Vn6calParticipant VN turbo View build HERE Member since: March 5, 2015 Posts: 19]

Yeah I usually deal with speed pro but I will contact Zoran as well, how long did it take for them to arrive Michael?

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

cava454 wrote:

VPW is a shit hole. Overpriced and sell fake/cheap products. Then when they fail they don’t give 2 fucks about you.

Don’t hold back now Cav, tell us what you really think

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Is that permission to drop the C bomb?

[gtrboyyParticipant gtrboyy1.6 Getz View build HERE Member since: January 20, 2016 Posts: 201]

SLE: Can get b/w diff out of late vk’s they’re same length as vh salisbury..saves money on narrowing a diff…getting mine done through gearexchange…few ways to do it actually.

 

vn6cal; Still easy 3-4k exercise wheels,axles,diff housing,larger bearings for higher loading etc

I wouldnt order diff untill wheels/tyres measured & doublechecked.

 

If you like cruising & racking up the miles more than dragstrip then spools really suck arse compared to a truetrac.

[MichaelParticipant VY Calais 383ci GT42 turbo. View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 208]

cava454 wrote:

VPW is a shit hole. Overpriced and sell fake/cheap products. Then when they fail they don’t give 2 fucks about you.

I only ever use VPW as a reference point because they stock most stuff.

 

Vn6cal wrote:

Yeah I usually deal with speed pro but I will contact Zoran as well, how long did it take for them to arrive Michael?

Took a little while. Although they usually stock the alumastars and I ordered v-series. I think it was around a 2 month wait. I’m currently waiting for the fronts which I ordered mid January. They reckon mid March.

Maybe it’ll be possible to get a set on the same container.

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