yet another....A-Arm Baja Bug Build - race-deZert
Mar 12, 2010 · The goal however has always been to build a "backyard fab/budget" version of the "TrophyBug". So, we cut this desert season short, and here goes nothing. I found a "mostly" finished chromoly 4 seater chassis on Craigslist. So, the front end parts were pirated and the rest of the chassis was sold to a friend of mine (he's gunna do a beam car out ...
Baja bug suspension - race-deZert
Nov 19, 2013 · That really makes the car stiff and it's amazing how that improves the handling off road. It also provides the ability to mount the long travel shocks you'll need to support greater suspension travel. The roll cage structure is really the key to a successful mid-travel conversion, imo. The commercially available "Class 11" roll cage kits don't ...
Baja Bug Project - race-deZert
May 23, 2008 · 9. Location. Port Townsend WA. 98368. May 24, 2008. #5. My bug was started 3 years ago and we were running in 9 months and after about 3 months of getting things right we had a decent car. This was a first time project but with internet research, a good shop, help from friends, it got done. I ended up with what was called an old school 5 car by ...
VW long travel suspension - race-deZert
May 31, 2008. #3. I would like to build something that is raceable for sure, but for the meantime for play. if got $5k for starters and am willing to put in tottal $15-20k. I am hoping to reduce most cost by using my own cheap labor + the cost of beer. . I have a guy in corona at the Baja Shop that did my friends long travel that is going to do ...
BEST year Bug to make into a baja bug - race-deZert
May 19, 2007 · Earlier bugs are swing axle rear with link pin front ends, while, later bugs are irs but with a ball joint front end. I think that '68 (?) was the only year to have irs with link pin. I have heard that it is easier to make a swing axle car irs than to change a ball joint front to link pin. Your best bet would probably be to find and earlier bug ...
Duning in a Baja Bug - race-deZert
Jun 8, 2018 · It will take more driving skill and momentum to make it places. If racing up the hill is your goal, find yourself a cheap sandrail. The weight between a baja and a sandrail is what makes the difference. A used set of paddles will be your best investment. 13.00s or 13.50s are going to be the limit in size.
Blake Wilkey’s JAWS Trophy Bug - race-deZert.com
Jan 28, 2022 · Dimensions: Track width 92”, Wheel base 123”, Weight 5,317 pounds wet weight. Tires: X-Comp 40” A/T Tires. Wheels: Method Race Wheels 17” 103 series. Fiberglass: Full Custom one off FiberwerX VW bug body. Fenders, hood and sidesteps designed by Quixotic Motorsports. Engine: Texas Speed 427 LS based engine with a Magnuson 2650 ...
Baja Bandito - race-deZert.com
Jun 19, 2020 · The first Baja Bug can be dated back to 1967 by Neil and Gary Emory who had built up their 57’ Beetle. This was an inexpensive answer to the successful Volkswagen-based buggies of the mid-1960s, such as the legendary Myers Manx. They were infamous for their success in off-road races such as the Mexican 1000 and the Mint 400.
Volkswagen Thing Prerunner “La Cosa Loca” - race-deZert.com
Jul 24, 2023 · In the rear, there are 3.0 bypass and 2.5 coil-overs, resulting in 21″ of wheel travel. Powering this Thing is a Moruzzi GM LS3 mated to a four-speed sequential transmission with 934 CV axles, putting down 650 HP at the crank and 424 HP down to the 35″ BF Goodrich tires and Method Race Wheels. One of the most impressive feats of this build ...
Baja Bug Rear suspension set up? - race-deZert
Apr 18, 2003 · A complete 930 set-up using new high quality stuff can run $1000 (new CV's, cages, reg SAW axles, boots, flanges, bolts). But, that does not include stub axles, bearings, spacers or brakes. Stubs run $75 for reworked VW to $250 for race (and they all will break). A large CNC rear brake is $700-900.