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Elfrink also says the Bug oversteers, not because of rear weight bias as is commonly believed, but due to the rear's narrow track, positive camber, high roll center, and stiff rear springs. The '67 Bug, with its rear's wider track, softer springs and negative camber, was much better handling, and the IRS cars even better than that.
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They adapt well to tuning. For instance, my Type I panel van weighed about as much as a Beetle but the weight was lower than a windowed (and upholstered) bus and about 50-50. It had 14x4.5 wheels in front and 15x8 in back. 1 1/8th inch sway bar in back, none in front. De-cambered rear. Gas pressurized shocks.
Never rolled it once, but not for trying.