This is my other beetle, a little different to my superbug. I've owned the car for 23 years, has been restored, still needs a few things like carpet and the new wheels i have to be fitted.
Runs a Golf 1.8 8v with an aftermarket ecu. Had it properly tuned recently, making 110hp @ the wheels.
I'm using the car mainly for bitumen motorkhana / khanacross events. Hopefully will make it to the Warwick drags one year.

engine

Washed it I see

It's looking great man. And yes you have to bring it down to Warwick!!


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Very nice
Are the rules regarding modifications to cars a little more relaxed in QLD than in NSW?
Cheers, Rob.

Well, I'm not sure. I have a mod plate for everything except the engine at this stage

Love to see some pics or vids of action. Really nice car there.

Very nice looking 1500 Beetle...
Good job with the engine....

is that rear bumper a std Beetle bumper as used in Australia or a larger one ?? it looks very big..

the US late beetle bumpers always looked larger than Ours...

I love the over riders too...

Lee

Lee, the rear bumper is the standard 1500 rear, that's how we bought it in 91 complete with only the rear over riders. I'd love 2 for the front but are hard to find

I've been thinking of this conversion, where did you buy the adaptor plate? Any tips ? I've got a 2001 golf with a good 1.6 I'd like to use.

Love it!!

Be careful with the golf engine you choose, as they won't fit with the firewall intact.
I have a spare adaptor and flywheel if that helps, or try John Sherman as he will have some.