How do i get my bugs back wheels cambered in ?

[tim9768]

Hi there folks,I have just bought a 1973 (not a 1302 or a 1303) beetle with only one owner from new,it has been a daily driver all of its life and is going to carry on that way.
The 'ford mundaino a state' has gone and my splitty now has something in common with its new stable mate.
I know very little about splitscreens and even less about beetles but i am quite happy to take things apart even if i struggle to put them back together again.
The car is standard at the moment.
I only want to do 2 things too it,LOWER IT by 3" approx as we have speed ramps every where in falmouth, (i am not sure but i quite fancy a nose down stance) and i like the look of bugs when they look like their back axle has snapped in two and the WHEELS POINT INWARDS AT THE TOP.
I dont know what my attraction is and i dont know why it is done or if there are there any serious draw backs.
PLEASE someone tell me how i can do these 2 things for as little money as possible or preferably free (i have a little girl due in september and there is no way the wife is going to let me spend money on such a fantastic replacement for our family car,(i have already had grief about lack of space for trivial things like shopping,a buggy and our other 3 kids 16,14 and 5) but that is what the split is for.
Fabricating and Welding is not too much of a problem should i need to get it done as my cousin is a manager in a local ship yard and is brilliant at all of the different types of welding although he does not know that he may have to help me out yet.
I hope someone out there will be able to give me some answers so many thanks in advance.
Tim

[trev]

you can lower the rear of your bug using no new parts (presuming the old ones are in good condition) so it'll basically be free and it'll give you that cambered appearance. 2 outer splines will be a good drop and give lots of camber.

You'll need to spend money on the front though, a nose-high stance just looks stupid so it'll have to come down too. You can use adjusters which are cheap but require cutting and welding. They result in a harse ride though and need further additional parts downstream (anti-bump steer bushes, extra-eccentric camber bushes, uprated anti-roll bar & clamps to avoid tyre scrub) etc.

The alternative is a pair of "drop" (actually raised) spindles, these are spendy but the price has come down a lot recently. Once you have them, they're a "bolt-on" fix but you'll need your steering geometr checked afterwards. Better ride quality than adjuster but they give a fixed 2." drop.

The other alternative is Red9's coilover conversion kit. No idea of price, effectiveness etc so I won't comment...