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VW Baja Bug - Any experience?

Greg

Greg

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Anyone on RME have experience building a air-cooled Baja Bug? Obviously a Class 11 car is the best choice, but I'd like something with a bit more power than a stock engine, bigger tires and some better suspension mods. Honestly, I'd like something to drag down to Baja and go explore the remote desert, then play with locally.

Not wanting a race car, but a nice improvement in suspension travel, capability, etc. Maybe a set of 31's out back, something smaller up front?

I'd like something for that's fun, simple, reliable and not too expensive. Is that possible? I know where I can get a '66 Beetle for cheap... that's probably the only affordable part. 😆

Mostly bench racing here, so don't get all excited. Would I be better off just buying a used SxS?
 
N-Smooth

N-Smooth

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My dad used to be VW obsessed. I’m glad he grew out of it before I was old enough to get into them 🤣
 
Greg

Greg

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cruiseroutfit said:
My GJ based bus partner just built a VW motor and raced it in the NORRA 1000 with a bunch of our team. I know you don't want a race car but it may be for sale.

Another GJ pal is suuuuper into VW's and has built mant busses, bugs, etc. I'm sure both would be happy to chat.

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Ohh, very interesting! I'd be curious to know more, but a legit race car is probably out of my budget.

I know Chris, thru the local Cruiser club actually. 😄
 
J

J-mobzz

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Greg said:
I was looking at adapters for an Ecotec and a 200 HP 2.4! That would RIP in a light weight Baja!
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I had a 2.2 ecotec and a 091 at one point for this exact reason yes a sxs will be faster, have better suspension but Baja’s are just so freaking cool.
 
cruiseroutfit

cruiseroutfit

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Greg said:
Ohh, very interesting! I'd be curious to know more, but a legit race car is probably out of my budget.

I know Chris, thru the local Cruiser club actually. 😄
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Right on. He's an awesome gent and a fantastic teacher. We're both members of a professional organization.
 
UNSTUCK

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But stuck more often.
Greg said:
I have vehicular ADHD, ok? It's a very serious and complicated disease. There is no cure, just constantly thinking about different ideas, builds and uses. It's a sickness!
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Let me know when that adhd leaks to dumping the TJ. 😍
 
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