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Some of these parts end up in my finished projects. Csp disc brake kits for the vw thing are designed specifically for the volkswagen thing and will work with the original 14 wheels. The answer to this is to put the studs in the drums, and from then on you have no worries with the loosewheel syndrome. Hobbylinc carries 32 volkswagen model kits at discounts up to 38% including 120129 scale cars, 9 scale cars, up to 119 scale cars, and military.
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