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BajaBug222 Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2012 Posts: 109 Location: Sahuarita
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: Zac's Baja Bug build |
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I'm gonna start an official build thread. I already started posting some pictures under a different topic so I will continue from where I left off. I'm building a 1970 Baja. When I picked it up was all stock minus the wide eye glass kit. So here are my plans
6in wider beam
4x1 trailing arms
Tweed Combo Spindles
Tatum 2 piston front brakes
pushing the front end forward about 8in
CNC reverse hanging brake and clutch pedals
CNC single lever cutting brake
RaceTrim seats
002 Bus Transaxle
3x3s
rear disc brakes(gonna upgrade to Tatum 4 piston)
Fuel cell (still haven't decided a brand)
debating between fox coils or ADS triple bypass shocks (all 4 corners)
For now a 1600dp (picked suspension over motor for now)
I'm sure I missed some other details _________________ GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!
My Build
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=536388&highlight=
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BajaBug222 Samba Member
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BajaBug222 Samba Member
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It's a play thing Samba Member
Joined: November 19, 2009 Posts: 575 Location: Dayton, Nevada
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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Great start. in off road it is better to start with the suspension , having a large motor and no suspension you end up breaking stuff. I have a retired 5/1600 and I leave large motored bajas in the dust all the time due to the fact they have little to no suspension. keep us updated. _________________ It's not the size of your shop, it's what comes out of it that counts.
I've been playing with my thing ever since I got it... |
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BajaBug222 Samba Member
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It's a play thing Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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I like to see the look on peoples face when after following me in the desert for awhile and we stop and they see a single port motor with a 30 pict.... suspension rules !!! _________________ It's not the size of your shop, it's what comes out of it that counts.
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It's a play thing Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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where the heck is Sahuarita ? _________________ It's not the size of your shop, it's what comes out of it that counts.
I've been playing with my thing ever since I got it... |
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BajaBug222 Samba Member
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It's a play thing Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Both will work great together.. I run a 1600 in my retired 5/1600 car and a healthy 2180 in my Thing. Most would agree it is better to have a car with suspension and a stock or near stock engine then a big motor and little to no suspension. _________________ It's not the size of your shop, it's what comes out of it that counts.
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BajaBug222 Samba Member
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vingsthing Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2012 Posts: 54 Location: Tucson, Az
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, if you get bored, or have excess materials, you can always do the same treatment to my 73 Baja. LOL Looks great so far, would love to do that to mine (one day when funds are more readily available) |
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BajaBug222 Samba Member
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josh7652 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:38 am Post subject: |
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Very very nice work! |
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BajaBug222 Samba Member
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Adrenaline Junky Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Nice start. Cool looking rotors! |
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