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DUB64 Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#620619
Anyone seen or know this car?

It didnt reach reserve first time up on ebay (3200 ish I think)

I was thinking about it for a daily driver?

Do you think the bigger Engine would be a hasle to drive?

The Bigfella Officially Full-On Dubber

284 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#620628
which car?

which ad?

which engine?

The Bigfella Officially Full-On Dubber

284 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#620637
I'm not up on what's best in terms of engine combos - but the only thing I see as a negative is the narrowed front end. Why anyone would reduce the handling capabilities of a car is beyond me (the narrowed front end)

62deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#620648
"Why anyone would reduce the handling capabilities of a car is beyond me (the narrowed front end) "

Hmmm, maybe we're not all into racing around corners! Some do it for the look (ie low without dangerous scrubbing!). Each to their own....

The Bigfella Officially Full-On Dubber

284 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#620649
"Hmmm, maybe we're not all into racing around corners! Some do it for the look (ie low without dangerous scrubbing!). Each to their own.... "

so long as it doesn't lead to you having an accident. I reckon that if an accident was shown to be due to a modification that lessens safety - like that does - you'd do time for it. Obviously, you'd need an engineers approval too.

DUB64 Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#620652
I am not sure that you need engineers approval in all states for a narrowed beam?

MMM will have to look into that.

Anyone have an idea of how beetle go on Type 3 engines?

Is this a common conversion? Or will it be a bit difficult down the track?

vwkg Schnell

314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#620677
Never heard of a Beetle running a Type 3 engine.
Didn't know it was even possible/worth the effort.

bugDbug Seriously Crusin Dubber

118 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#620686
The two engine types are the same except for the cooling and tin

david777 Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·

#620702
My 1970 beetle also has a similiar size engine, and has been lowered. So I would say go for it!
If it doesnt have too much rust, and the engine is in good condition anything under say $5000 for that car should be a bargain.
More power is great, but it uses more fuel than a stock car.
With a car that low you will scrape more often unless you are careful, so check it will be able to get in your driveway.
It NSW the engine, lowering, and steering wheel would need an engineers certificate.
Have the brakes been upgraded? They should have been with that engine.
People sometimes get knocked back for rego with the nudge bars instead of the proper bumpers too

vwkg Schnell

314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#621440
Sorry for being a bit OT, but where'd you get those pictures?

fastyman66 Seriously Crusin Dubber

152 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#621444
57 Chook Shed wrote:Oh and it works well on any Aircooled Vee Dub!
LOTS ov people like it. For mine it looks stupid, but hey I aint everyone😂

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#621455
DUB64 wrote:I am not sure that you need engineers approval in all states for a narrowed beam?
yes you do... Keep in mind your insurance can be deemed null and void in some situations
Pay your debts, CxxT