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AaronJ1970 Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1033732
Hey gang,
Does anyone know the make of the baja kit that has the two raised stripes on the front hood (see attached).
I see a few around, but its not a Cheetah kit.
Cheers,
Aaron

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BlasterTheRedBajaBug Wolfsburg Wizard

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 ·

#1033734
That was an ok buy aswell. Not too bad is it cracked or chipped?
Nobody can drive you crazy, unless you give them the keys.

AaronJ1970 Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1033791
Hey Blaster,
I didn't buy it.
Was just using it as an example of the style of kit I've seen around and wondering what the kit is.
Cheers,
Aaron

Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#1033804
Hey mate. Those are Cheetah mud guards and the Manx kit bonnet and nose cone.

This is what I have on my Baja also. The Cheetah guards are the widest and strongest. And I prefer the look of the Manx kit bonnet and nosecone over the Cheetah kit. Plus the is slightly more space inside the 'spare tyre' well.


Smiley 🙂
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.

AaronJ1970 Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1033864
Thanks Smiley.

Now just to find myself my first baja project!!!

AJ

Bone Officially Full-On Dubber

299 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1033871
As Smiley said Manx wide eye kit bonnet, nose cone and front guards with Cheetah rear guards.
Not sure if I agree with the more room with manx kit as compared to Cheetah out front.
Both of these kits are ok for rego in Qld but bug eye kits are a no go with lights in nose cone.

Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#1033886
Bone wrote:As Smiley said Manx wide eye kit bonnet, nose cone and front guards with Cheetah rear guards.
Not sure if I agree with the more room with manx kit as compared to Cheetah out front.
Both of these kits are ok for rego in Qld but bug eye kits are a no go with lights in nose cone.
Those a Cheetah from guards too.
The Manx guards flare out flat at the edge and aren't as wide. And the Cheetah guards end in a return edge that points to the ground. Or do I have them around the wrong way?

It might just seem like there is more space because they are a bit easier to get things in and out of. Though I do think that the Cheetah bonnet would be easier to seal up for water crossings.


Smiley 🙂
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.

Bone Officially Full-On Dubber

299 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1033925
Yes Smiley Its cheetah guards all round 👍

Thunderfury 2575 Casual Dubber

23 posts · joined Dec 2016 ·

#1033974
Funnily enough i was looking at that ad on gumtree too, as I'm still after a baja kit for my beetle.
"Subaru WRXs..Nissan Skylines? Pfft... Vw beetle, that's where it's at."

AaronJ1970 Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1033979
Well you're one up on me.... I still need beetle first ;-)

I know it'll be state dependant, but anyone know how one-piece front kits are viewed?

AJ

Bone Officially Full-On Dubber

299 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1033981
One piece front bonnet kit ect is not my cup of tea but that's only my opinion.
Matt berry has a mould for one up here on the Sunshine coast Qld.

AaronJ1970 Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#1033990
Yes, each to their own. Not sure they are my cup of tea either, but have spied a 'possible' project car.

Re my question though... I was more asking about how the one-piece kits go with roadworthy/registration?

Cheers,
AJ

BlasterTheRedBajaBug Wolfsburg Wizard

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 ·

#1034476
My uncle tried to get a one piece regoed for daily use but could only get conditional rego for car shows as he was told and I quote "It hasn't got a sufficient support frame" and he had one custom built and mod plated for it but the guy said "look the best I can do is conditional rego for car shows etc." He is in NSW so it might vary by state.
Nobody can drive you crazy, unless you give them the keys.

Thunderfury 2575 Casual Dubber

23 posts · joined Dec 2016 ·

#1034607
BlasterTheRedBajaBug wrote:My uncle tried to get a one piece regoed for daily use but could only get conditional rego for car shows as he was told and I quote "It hasn't got a sufficient support frame" and he had one custom built and mod plated for it but the guy said "look the best I can do is conditional rego for car shows etc." He is in NSW so it might vary by state.
You can get em in NSW, there is a place near mine called Fink Engineering

They've cleared a few bajas for rego if i recall correctly. It's possible, but difficult
"Subaru WRXs..Nissan Skylines? Pfft... Vw beetle, that's where it's at."

BlasterTheRedBajaBug Wolfsburg Wizard

444 posts · joined Nov 2016 ·

#1034627
Yes but i was inferring just one piece flip fronts as the entire front clip cut back at the firewall.
Nobody can drive you crazy, unless you give them the keys.

Thunderfury 2575 Casual Dubber

23 posts · joined Dec 2016 ·

#1034637
BlasterTheRedBajaBug wrote:Yes but i was inferring just one piece flip fronts as the entire front clip cut back at the firewall.
Ah, i see now. My bad
"Subaru WRXs..Nissan Skylines? Pfft... Vw beetle, that's where it's at."