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Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#766532
Turn Key WRX STi Subaru Conversion for beetle


Michael
Postcode 2221 - Blakehurst Sydney
item - Engine and bits.

For sale is a complete turn key subaru conversion with a late model '02' STi WRX Subaru engine.

Conversion is a 'show' conversion. It's also a late model EJ20 engine, not a 90s model. This makes a BIG difference when it comes to tuning and programming the engine - do not compare the price to a 90s WRX engine - its not the same.

I had been offered $10,000 plus post but the guy could not get the finance approval.

i am asking for $9,000 + delivery (should be under $200 as i will send via work)

If you are interested and think this is too much, PM me your offer - offers will be considered but not necessarily accepted.

If you do not want this conversion or do not like the price or think the price is unfair, please keep these comments to yourself.

please see this link for full story.

http://aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=67295

Conversion includes everything - engine, ecu, $1500 tune on ecu, sensors, stainless exhaust, brackets, intercooler radiator, plazma man, radiator, cowling/housing for radiator, pipes, fuel pumps, water pump, reservoir for intercooler, fans, wiring loom - EVERYTHING!

FOR SALE - 58 Shell on 68 Auto IRS pan


Michael
Postcode 2221 - Blakehurst Sydney
item - Engine and bits.
no. 0425 291 825

For sale is my 58 shell on the 68 IRS pan - both are immaculate. Package includes all IRS rear components, all guards and panels, all windows, all rubbers, door handles, boot handle, engine lid handle, early model tail lights, pedals, 1 piece windows (cost me $1600 just to install them!!!!), semaphores, hydraulic clutch, cables for random bits, etc etc.

PM if you need to confirm anything.

If you do not want this shell and pan or do not like the price or think the price is unfair, please keep these comments to yourself.

please see this link for full story.

http://aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=67295

the paint is 15years old and still immaculate - not rust, all straight panels, etc etc.

ASking $8,000 - if you are interested and think thats too much, send me a pm or call
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bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#766549
will take the porsche headlights

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#766552
and the interior?!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#766563
I was there the other day ....interior has sold.


Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#766838
Alright, im now parting the conversion.

Front Radiator has already sold.

I want to sell the intercooler package as one.
This includes.

Plazmaman Intercooler
Watercooler
Water pump
Water tank
Soft lines and silicones with clamps
Cooler lines
Air box & filters
Air intake pipe

Cost $2200
Asking $1500 Plus postage
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Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#766857
Selling Engine – Compete Engine Package includes

- ‘02’ STi Engine with Around 50,000km’s (Cost $3600)
- Custom Vee Dub Suby Adapter kit ($1395 – see link http://www.customveedub.com.au/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=38)
- Complete stainless steel exhaust
- ECU with Pulse racing tune and new sensors ($1575)
- SAAS Heavy duty clutch
- Complete loom, already modified for turnkey installation
- Mod engine plate & new bolts
- Mod flywheel & new bolts
- Manifold switch/rotate (no need to cut rear fire wall)
- Mod alternator bracket (and polish up new bracket)
- Make new bracket tensioner and supply belt
- Remove & fit new Shortened sump with extra storage
- weld in sender for oil temp
- Supply of warning light adapter including in car bracket with dumby lights
- Oil change and filter

The full kit list above cost me $9500 – all there for you to see. From memory the exhaust was over a $1000 (full stainless steel).

ASKING $6000

This is turnkey, you just need to get your cooling and intercooler done. Remember the post 2000 suby engines need a lot more tuning work, hence the $1575 from pulse racing – its all dyno tune time, plus a couple of sensors. No expense paid and no risk – the engine has been proven and tested. Buying from wreaker sometimes you don’t know if the engine has been damaged. The risk is not there in this cause.

PM OR call/SMS 0425 291 825
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Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#767179
i'd like to move on the Fuchs please

They came WITH porsche center caps and chrome wheel nuts AND EXCELLENT Tread (Nankang's)

They will be cheap to freight so doesn't need to be local - i will freight through work.

16x6 upfront, 16x8 at rears

Asking $1700!!!












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STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#767942
shame man, hope you got decent prices though, can you share where the shell/engine gear ended up or will we have to wait till we see it next at a show/race somewhere...
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#767960
Here's to your future dude👍
Reub

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#768041
What a shame you didnt get to enjoy it..........but thats life.


cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#768132
Sad to see such a nice bug parted out, but well odne on your build.

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#770953
Hi Mick,

Have been wondering how you were doing and was going to ask if there were any striped down photos.

You are only young and there will be plenty of time for you to get another in the future and start all over again. At least you know exactly what you will want and wont have to go through different incantations.

Take care, Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

jack1892 Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Nov 2010 ·

#812061
hi mick
i saw your post i think your car is awesome it's perfect like my dream hahahaha i get a questions so can u help me, please?
how do u built it?? what kind of changes did you do? how much cost it??
thanks man 'n' enjoy ur faster car!!

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 ·

#812065
Jack,

sorry, but if you read it all you would see that Mick has pulled the car apart and sold it all off. Read through it all and you will see where he had things done and if you have to pay someone to do all the work you would be looking at over $40,000.

Hope this helps, Kev

RIP - old 58 😉
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

Ollie Yeah Buddy

840 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#812069
Good bump on this thread, i think this was one of my favorite beetles.
I was devastated when it was parted out - still, that's life!

And Jack, as Kev said it would be a bucketload of cash, but worth every hard earned dollar! I think when a car becomes this tuned, modified and customized, receipts happen to have a way of disappearing for good (so as to ensure a healthy heart!).

Still, I'd rather spend 40k on a modified beetle that would feel like a stock new car, then 40k on a new car that feels like new stock beetle 😁
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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#812226
Bye bye beautiful lets hope we see you again 🥲

Hope all is well with you Mick 🙂 and everything is in order.
madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#812376
Howdy all - the car may come back to life with the guy who bought the shell/pan/engine.

Was a fun car, but life had other priorities - im currently in the middle east going through Egypt Jordan and Israel, so life is grand at the moment!

Enjoy the thread Jack!
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Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·

#933302
Has anyone seen this around?

The guy pretty much brought most of the car, minus the interior.

It went to production automotive for a little while. - see thread - http://www.productionautomotive.com.au/gallery/darren-simpson-s-58-beetle.html

Keen to know how its going. Tried emailing the guy but heard nothing back.

Also, does anyone know how the interior worked out? A guy called Con bought it off me, but i havent seen how it turned out. I know he got my mate to finish the rest of the trim for him - i was keen for some photos. Anyone know?
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