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Rafa65
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 Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:23 pm Post subject: Ideas PLEASE! |
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| I recently bought a 1965 baja bug which needs a good amount of work, I am looking for ideas on how I should tackle this. She has the 1600cc engine so how could I improve power? What's the best suspension and any other ideas will help thank you! |
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dustymojave
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:35 am Post subject: Re: Ideas PLEASE! |
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Something that will help a LOT is showing us what you have and telling us what your plans for the car are. You ask a VERY vague question that we could answer in many ways.
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veeweeman
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Ideas PLEASE! |
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First get the engine to top shape, tune up and fix oil leaks...then get the brake system a thorough going over...replace dated brake hoses as money is available. ..then check the shifter bushing and shift coupler. ..and check the condition of the clutch and throttle cables. ...once these important items are done first you will enjoy the baja that much more. ..then you can start to improve engine power, better shocks and cosmetics as you enjoy your dependable new baja...enjoy!
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dustymojave
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: Ideas PLEASE! |
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A stock 1600 engine will drive the car fast enough to kill yourself in it. But will not be highly inclined to break other components such as the gearbox. I recommend playing with it for a while to get familiar with it and to decide what you want to do with it.If you're looking for a road rocket...there are far better cars than Baja Bugs. If you want to go places the road rockets cannot even dream of going, then the Baja Bug is your solution.
Developing a plan is the most important 1st step in deciding what to do to the car. And that plan can only be devised from knowledge of what you want to do with it. And trying it out is an important early step in figuring out what you want to do with it.
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Offroading VW based cars since 1965
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Retired from building Bajas, Fiberglass Buggies and Rails in the Mojave Desert. Also Sprints & Midgets, Dry Lakes, Road Race cars. All types New and Vintage
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veeweeman
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:11 am Post subject: Re: Ideas PLEASE! |
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Developing a plan is the most important 1st step in deciding what to do to the car. And that plan can only be devised from knowledge of what you want to do with it. And trying it out is an important early step in figuring out what you want to do with it. |
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Dark Earth
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Ideas PLEASE! |
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| Rafa65 wrote: |
| I recently bought a 1965 baja bug which needs a good amount of work, I am looking for ideas on how I should tackle this. She has the 1600cc engine so how could I improve power? What's the best suspension and any other ideas will help thank you! |
I think a 1965 baja bug converted to an IRS rear suspension with a 1600cc engine would be a great combination.
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greggl4321
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: Ideas PLEASE! |
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Im wondering the similar thing but for an irs car.
Definitely convert to IRS,
Whats going to be the cheapest way for him to get the most travel/best suspension guys? |
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