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  1. 03-25-2008, 05:04 PM #1
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    Default VW Bug

    My dad is buying one and I will be using it as a dd until I can find a nice hatch. Problem is that I know nothing about these cars other than the fact that they look nice. Anyone have any tips or things I need to know about this car.

    P.S. I do plan on lowering it and putting some rim on so it doesnt look too plain.
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    what year is it?

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    I believe its a 69
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    lowering those cars THE RIGHT WAY can be a pain...
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    My first car was a bug and I almost bought another. Some of the best little cars on the road. I.M.O i'd take one over a hatch anyday if you have plans to hotrod something. Wheel stands with 200hp easy.
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    IMO, you should take off the fenders, chop it, and do a suicide front end...

    But i realize it's just a DD. In that case -- here's some inspiration:


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    Quote Originally Posted by jesse4846
    lowering those cars THE RIGHT WAY can be a pain...
    Really? doesn't sound motivating lol. I'm still lowering it though couldn't stand driving stock ride height.

    Quote Originally Posted by GKtib®
    IMO, you should take off the fenders, chop it, and do a suicide front end...

    But i realize it's just a DD. In that case -- here's some inspiration:
    Yea sounds like alot lol I just want to have it like the one you pictured (maybe not that low) My dad says he wants to upgrade motors though
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    Screw all this "lower it" nonsense.

    Baja Bug FTW

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    race the bug @ import faceoff.







    ****.







    then trade it in for an s2k
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    Quote Originally Posted by hondachik
    race the bug @ import faceoff.







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    then trade it in for an s2k

    With the engine in it I doubt doing any form of racing haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deke
    Screw all this "lower it" nonsense.

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    Nah I like sitting on the ground lowered >donk
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    screw that. All she needs is 200hp and some Hoosiers
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    Quote Originally Posted by mastakey05
    Nah I like sitting on the ground lowered >donk
    I like being able to go over speed bumps. But to each his own

    Either way, I'm a big fan of the old Bugs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deke
    I like being able to go over speed bumps. But to each his own

    Either way, I'm a big fan of the old Bugs.
    Well you can just wiggle it lol. Yea I like the old bugs, not going to mond driving it daily besides the fact that it has like 35hp
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  15. 03-29-2008, 07:28 AM #15
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    +1 resource for inspiration...

    plus, IMH0, you need to at least install disk brakes up front for safety... and if you're real bawlsy, then install a Rotory outback, plum some water lines & a radiator and have over 100HP on TAP NA....

    or you could go w/ a Subie motor...

    anyhow, tons of options...engine building for those things can get very expensive...make sure you have all of the TIN for the motor for cooling...

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  16. 03-29-2008, 09:29 AM #16
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    i dont know if its true but i heard that they over heat alot in summer traffic with like 90-100 degrees out
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