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PostPosted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sad to see it go....

also why did you drop me on fb? Confused Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.dailyturismo.com/2013/09/10k-turbo-subie-power-1958-vw-beetle.html
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This was one of my favorite cars and build threads.
I hate to see it go, Thomas, but thanks for taking us along for the ride.
It was a lot of fun.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any word on the new owner?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just caught myself up on the thread. I can't believe you sold it! What an awesome car!

Are you kicking yourself yet for getting rid of it?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

im still at a loss for words
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Over the past week ive found this thread and read through all 41 pages of it and can i just say you are a genius and this is by far the cleanest swap ive seen, and one of the cleanest bays in general. This gives me the motivation to work on my bug even if it is just going to stay stock. I hope you have another build for us in the future Thomas!!

BTW im 19, a sophomore in college and while my friends spend most of their money on alcohol, clothes, and partying im here reading through forums, saving my money for parts and working on my car during breaks when im home.

P.S. Hope youre ok with me using your quote but thats pretty much what i do too Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome thread, sorry you to hear you sold it.

I am building a EJ20t swapped 71 bug and basically going to use this as an instruction manual (hope you don't mind).

I have a couple questions:

1) did you build a motor mount or just let it hang from the transaxle like a aircooled motor?

2) Can you provide more information about using MS? Do you have your original setup files you could share and what specific parts you needed? Any advice on wiring? I am a newb to MS and subarus, but not to tuning EFI. I have used tuner pro with small block fords a lot in the past.

3) any general advice on things you wished you had done differently?
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

BUMP from the dead.


I got a couple of really exciting text messages a few weeks ago. I am so happy that my friends watch out for me. Thanks, Pete and Minnie!! I think that Nick and Carlos had some involvement in this as well.


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I BOUGHT IT BACK!!


I am beyond excited right now. I thought I might never see this car again!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

Did you buy it back? Shocked
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

subgraphic wrote:
Did you buy it back? :shock:



I BOUGHT IT BACK!!


And I towed it home with my LS swapped 1975 Volvo. Of course, I had to do a celebratory burnout, right? Of course.



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Some pictures from when I went and picked it up. I'm still floored that I had a chance to get my car back. I've literally laid awake at night regretting selling this car. It's so great to have it back.

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It's home! I still can't quite believe it!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

Woohoo! I love that car!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

😎 Thomas!
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

I’m so stoked to see this back. Spent many years riding in this turd and loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to race this turd in my bus and see it lose! 😂
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:10 am    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:28 am    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

That's so cool, congratulations!!! Love the Volvo too.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

That's cool as heck that you were able to get it back!

I love the celebratory burnout with the tow vehicle. #classy LOL!
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:49 am    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

I thought this was going to be return of the Roachghia. This is pretty good too Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:41 am    Post subject: Re: Autocrossing the 58 rag Reply with quote

Fuck coyotes!!!
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