Okay so ive been considering this for quite some time now. I am now only 20 weeks away from finishing my schooling for at least two years. I will have a full time job as of the 5th of November this year. I have got two years until i have my open liscense and can drive a turbo car. Because of this i will be using a ej22 subaru motor in my 71 bug.
I plan to get a second car to use around town and drive while my bug is off the road.
I am thinking about skipping forced induction and going straight to the laughing gas for the drag strip which it will see lots of. I have spoken to some companies about it and they are getting back to me about it.
Im planning on upgrading the rear end to eith a porsche 944 rear end or getting larger torsions sway bar etc and beefing up the frame horns like ricola has done. As well as a kafer bar within the next month anyway.
I know i will need a beefed up gear box and new diff to do this which is why im allowing 6 months to complete the car. It will also be getting some rrespraying, air con, heating and a alternator.
The back seat will be removed and replaced with the nitros bottles and a large sound system.
I willl be fixxing all rust repairs that have been done to the car. All rubber boots and wiring will be replaced and tidied.
I have also spoken to a mechanical engineer who said that he will certify it and will help me with the whole process ensuring it will be able to be road legal. A half to three quarter cage will be going in to protect passenges etc.
It will be receiving new brakes on each corner with a new fornt beam and an aftermarket pcd for some wide rims.
I know this seems out there and many will think its not gunna happen but it is. I only have 4 months of rego left so im trying to get as much done and sourced now while i dont have to buy a new car.
If anyone has any advice about where to source parts, advice or just general intrest pm me or post on here.
Cheers Josh
71-BEETLE-SEDAN AKA Josh
1,058 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
