58 Beetle - Subaru WRX STI bug - The Bug That was...BYE BYE

Mick058 · 2008-02-01T06:50:26+00:00

Well this girl has been in the works since 1995. I am owner number 3 and have the great job of finishing her off. I've had it since oct 07 and have enjoyed my time this far. I hope you enjoy the picks, this will put me where im upto. I still have big plans on finishing off. Now keep in mind the first set of shots are not digital, yes they are standard film!! i know, hard to believe, but this was started in 95'! Enjoy, i will post over the next day or so

chunks54 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

84 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 5 Aug 2009, 10:35 pm

#727718

AWESOME.

Happiness is a Hot VW.

1954 Bug, 2276/Turbo

Turbo lag - that split second when the other guy thinks he has a chance

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 6 Aug 2009, 8:22 am

#727756

STIDUB wrote:nice work, now get it approved & see how long the box lasts with a lil enthusiastic driving! i feel special, i parked in that spot when i stopped in to have a look 😂

yer what he said
get a weigh bridge ticket
get a exhaust DB reading
get it approved
and get it Insured, then try and break it😂🤪😂🤪😂

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Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 6 Aug 2009, 8:23 am

#727758

Working on it 😁

but not so much the breaking bit...🙅 maybe after warwick???

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Romans 10:9

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 6 Aug 2009, 10:39 am

#727776

probably at warwick ! 🤓

make sure you have a trailer near by !!! 😎

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 6 Aug 2009, 1:22 pm

#727805

warwick! if you break it can keep mine company till you get it fixed 😀 or ill put another box in it & deliver on one of my long weekends! you know, just to be nice 👍

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

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 6 Aug 2009, 1:35 pm

#727808

everyone who has a spare box should bring it and be willing to break it for mick! haha. chuck it in, do a run and pull it out 🙂
LOL

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 6 Aug 2009, 2:01 pm

#727811

hmmm...by the time i got to the box the weekend would be over. Thats why i want to build 1 good strong box, too much work to get the damn thing out!!!

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Romans 10:9

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 Aug 2009, 4:37 pm

#727825

Mick058 wrote:hmmm...by the time i got to the box the weekend would be over. Thats why i want to build 1 good strong box, too much work to get the damn thing out!!!

3 hours flat stick to pull the engine I hear??
I really look forward to seeing this and all of the other sweet volksies at Warwick!

Reub

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 6 Aug 2009, 5:05 pm

#727829

^^ BRING YOURS!!!

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 6 Aug 2009, 10:20 pm

#727960

$10 donation to reub from each person to bring it down to warwick?
how many vw nutters does it take to change a box in an hour...? should be plenty there, just bring a socket set, use people for the hoist, jack, crane etc 😂

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

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 6 Aug 2009, 11:42 pm

#727976

BANG..........CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK................there ya go Mick, thought i would prepare you in advance !!!

Eatsleepvw Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 7 Aug 2009, 12:07 pm

#728030

The ultimate sleeper! An engineering masterpiece. Can't wait to see it driven in anger.

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 10 Aug 2009, 8:26 am

#728420

Dyno today! not sure what time its booked in.

The first guy to guess the correct horse power wins the ultimate prize...SELF ESTEEM!!! and a clap.

Be interesting to see what it gets, keeping in mind we want to keep the engine within the 'safe' range.

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Romans 10:9

mactaylor Custom Title Time!

1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 10 Aug 2009, 8:35 am

#728421

do we get a clap or the clap ill go 245hp at the wheels only if i can just get some applause!

EVERLAST CONCRETE TANKS
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 10 Aug 2009, 10:23 am

#728435

154kw at the wheels.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Aug 2009, 11:07 am

#728438

Mick058 wrote:The first guy to guess the correct horse power wins the ultimate prize... a clap.

😂 leave THAT alone

185 ponies

Futue te ipsum!!!

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 10 Aug 2009, 11:13 am

#728439

mactaylor wrote:do we get a clap or the clap ill go 245hp at the wheels only if i can just get some applause!

ha, just to clarify - a clap as in to strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.

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Romans 10:9

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 10 Aug 2009, 11:13 am

#728440

218 HP @ wheels

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 10 Aug 2009, 11:30 am

#728447

232hp at all 4 treads (Subi isnt it?)😂

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 10 Aug 2009, 11:30 am

#728448

joshs stock bog motor had 215hp so i think yours should have atleast 249hp

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rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 10 Aug 2009, 11:33 am

#728449

228hp

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Aug 2009, 2:22 pm

#728468

Hi

What boost are they going to run it at?

If its any more than the 8 psi that Jak runs, maybe a bit over 200.

Steve

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 10 Aug 2009, 2:25 pm

#728470

yeah, but 15psi is safe on sti's...........so big window there depending wether Mick is talking about safe for the motor OR safe for the box........😀

mmmm, gearbox carnage

Mick058 Custom Title Time!

1,580 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 10 Aug 2009, 2:28 pm

#728471

we're looking for safe on the engine - the box may not even survive the dyno.

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Romans 10:9

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 10 Aug 2009, 2:42 pm

#728476

okay, i'll raise my high boost guestimate to 275 hp then........

low boost at 218 HP

good luck, looks great.......

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 10 Aug 2009, 3:18 pm

#728479

ok just looked up the specs for that engine and it should have 206kw

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STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 10 Aug 2009, 3:30 pm

#728480

more info on boost etc... for shits & giggles though ill say 258

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

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 10 Aug 2009, 7:16 pm

#728517

and the answer is ????????

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 10 Aug 2009, 7:20 pm

#728521

Heard Beau basically idles the car down to the dyno.... bloody gearboxes!

So how'd she go dude??

Reub

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 10 Aug 2009, 7:23 pm

#728523

Cheers or tears?