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Title: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Tomp45 on January 26, 2011, 01:49:16 PM
This will be my build thread. I wont start building until March, so for now give me suggestions on what to put on the Baja. All posts are appreciated. Even hate. I'll include a checklist with links to all the parts. This is just the start. Thanks.

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UPDATE:
Check list for my Baja:


1.) Bug1: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1000598

 Bug2: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1084159

2.)Tune Up Kit: http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4061
3.) Baja kit: DECIDED TO GO WIDE EYE http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_65&products_id=1805
4.) Bumpers: Front http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_325&products_id=1773 Rear http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_325&products_id=1769
5.) Roll Cage: http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_65&products_id=2086
6.) Stinger exhaust: http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2983
7.) Side Bars: http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_325&products_id=1776
8.) Disk Brakes: http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_106&products_id=630
9.) Paint: I'm thinking flat black, or a gray with a red race stripe, what do you guys think?
10.) Shocks/suspension
11.) Roof Rack
12.) Hood Hold-Down Straps: http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=64_65&products_id=1927
13.) Lift Kit: http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1767[/li][/list]


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Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Flashwerewolf on January 26, 2011, 01:50:48 PM
Paint a turtle shell pattern on it!
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Tomp45 on January 26, 2011, 01:53:49 PM
I was thinking like this.

(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6418/paintqj.jpg)

Just a mock up made in paint.
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Ishtarvanii on January 26, 2011, 01:56:28 PM
Myabe a rockit launcher that shoots turtles?
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Tomp45 on January 26, 2011, 02:03:12 PM
Quote from: Ishtarvanii on January 26, 2011, 01:56:28 PM
Myabe a rockit launcher that shoots turtles?

No thanks, I want it to be street legal.
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: kinjo on January 26, 2011, 06:42:02 PM
man, that is costly 400+ for the kit! at least your building it yourself, instal prices can get COSTLY!
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Flashwerewolf on January 26, 2011, 06:53:22 PM
I've seen quite a few bugs with those stripes. I think its a common thing with kit bugs. Should have a big "4M" on the hood!
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: kinjo on January 26, 2011, 07:11:09 PM
hell ya!!! that would be awesome a 4m mascot bug!
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Adelaide on January 27, 2011, 07:06:58 AM
<:3 I approve of this message
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: kinjo on January 27, 2011, 09:02:31 AM
Quote from: Adelaide on January 27, 2011, 07:06:58 AM
<:3 I approve of this message

She's serious
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Adelaide on January 27, 2011, 09:45:55 AM
<:3 Vurry surious
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: kinjo on January 28, 2011, 10:04:29 PM
she is no joker, beware
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Tomp45 on January 29, 2011, 10:02:25 AM
Quote from: Flashwerewolf on January 26, 2011, 06:53:22 PM
I've seen quite a few bugs with those stripes. I think its a common thing with kit bugs. Should have a big "4M" on the hood!

Pics?
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Flashwerewolf on January 29, 2011, 11:47:19 AM
Also, why a bug? Cause those kits are cheap? The Bug is the wii of vehicles.
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Tomp45 on January 29, 2011, 11:52:23 AM
Quote from: Flashwerewolf on January 29, 2011, 11:47:19 AM
Also, why a bug? Cause those kits are cheap? The Bug is the wii of vehicles.

Can you show me another vehicle that is as cheap and as simple as a pre-'79 VW Bug? One where you can switch out an engine in ten minutes, where a fender costs 100$?
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Flashwerewolf on January 29, 2011, 12:01:58 PM
so a combination of a beginner's kit and a cheap kit? One of these days I'ma build a Land Cruiser.
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Tomp45 on January 29, 2011, 12:03:14 PM
Quote from: Flashwerewolf on January 29, 2011, 12:01:58 PM
so a combination of a beginner's kit and a cheap kit? One of these days I'ma build a Land Cruiser.

That's a big b*tch!
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: Flashwerewolf on January 29, 2011, 12:07:47 PM
somewhat big, comparable to a jeep I guess. gonna put 35s on it and give it two transmissions. Then I'll just need to find people to go camping in it :<
Title: Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
Post by: kinjo on February 01, 2011, 05:51:02 PM
i one day want to own a non-active tank