freeferrarisdonotexist
I'm not stupid - I'm British!
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- Nov 4, 2008
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- Yamaha YBR125 (touring), FG 29er touring bike
I am buying a 1971-79 Superbeetle, that is not too modified and preferably has the original tranny and motor. To make it a daily driver unmodded, I need the 1600cc engine (as that is the 55hp one with 0-60 of 18s and a top of around 85mph) or larger. I have a few questions as to what I can do with the car concerning work, tuning and modifications.
1. I am planning on replacing the gauge face. Is there any way to make my own, or at least photoshop with confidence and send it to some sort of specialty shop?
2. How would I go about adding gauges (RPM, temp, petrol gauge, a "boost" gauge and perhaps various other instruments)
3. What is the best modification to get 70hp while still leaving the Bug aircooled?
4. What are your thoughts on the bolt-on superchargers available for Bugs?
5. How difficult is it to fit aircon?
6. How difficult is it to replace the stereo?
7. My ideal Beetle would be black with the original rims and thin-line whitewalled tyres. Would it be extremely difficult to get the original rims and whitewalls for it?
8. Is the build quality of more recent Mexican Beetles as good as the German or American-built ones?
9. Is the original Beetle toolkit available anywhere?
I apologise for all the questions, but I would rather information from people experienced with VWs and so far no-one else has given me a direct answer.
Thanks.
1. I am planning on replacing the gauge face. Is there any way to make my own, or at least photoshop with confidence and send it to some sort of specialty shop?
2. How would I go about adding gauges (RPM, temp, petrol gauge, a "boost" gauge and perhaps various other instruments)
3. What is the best modification to get 70hp while still leaving the Bug aircooled?
4. What are your thoughts on the bolt-on superchargers available for Bugs?
5. How difficult is it to fit aircon?
6. How difficult is it to replace the stereo?
7. My ideal Beetle would be black with the original rims and thin-line whitewalled tyres. Would it be extremely difficult to get the original rims and whitewalls for it?
8. Is the build quality of more recent Mexican Beetles as good as the German or American-built ones?
9. Is the original Beetle toolkit available anywhere?
I apologise for all the questions, but I would rather information from people experienced with VWs and so far no-one else has given me a direct answer.
Thanks.