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Texas Baja Bug Build
« 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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Offline Flashwerewolf

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2011, 01:50:48 PM »
Paint a turtle shell pattern on it!

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2011, 01:53:49 PM »
I was thinking like this.



Just a mock up made in paint.
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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2011, 01:56:28 PM »
Myabe a rockit launcher that shoots turtles?

Without a little bit of envy nothing can be accomplished.

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 02:03:12 PM »
Myabe a rockit launcher that shoots turtles?

No thanks, I want it to be street legal.
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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #5 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!

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #6 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!

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2011, 07:11:09 PM »
hell ya!!! that would be awesome a 4m mascot bug!

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2011, 07:06:58 AM »
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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2011, 10:04:29 PM »
she is no joker, beware

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2011, 10:02:25 AM »
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?
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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2011, 11:47:19 AM »
Also, why a bug? Cause those kits are cheap? The Bug is the wii of vehicles.

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2011, 11:52:23 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$?
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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #15 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.

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2011, 12:03:14 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!
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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #17 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 :<

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Re: Texas Baja Bug Build
« Reply #18 on: February 01, 2011, 05:51:02 PM »
i one day want to own a non-active tank