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    Sep 08, 2020 4 minutes
    by Jon Chabot

    Flat,Curved and in a Doghouse

    Flat or Curved?

    Jon, I am looking to build a Beetle for rally racing, and consider using a Super Beetle. But I’m wondering: Is there any advantage, as far as using the later “curved windscreen” model? Other than the windshield design, are there any technical differences between the Beetle’s flat and curved windshields? If you had to build an off-road-like Class 11 or a rally car, which model would you pick?

    Jeff Miller Vancouver, Canada

    Jeff, that’s a great question! The windshield design doesn’t go along with the suspension on all years. Here’s how it works

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