Reincarnated RX8 just that it got 34 years older AND A LOT LIGHTER!!!!!
Keywords: Motor swap, Engine swap,

So a little background info, I was not really into rotaries much until I met my wife as she had an RX8 although it was an Auto (6-port) and didn't have the torque my mustang had I still fell in love with the car. So I tried convincing her to let me convert it to a manual, well as you can see I had no luck and that is why I am writing this thread. My first Car was a 1973 Beetle and if you have never driving one you have NO IDEA how much fun you can have with that car. Since that car had been totaled by a retard smashing into me with his jeep I have all ways been on the look out for another one. I found this 1970 rust free and a complete Parts Car RX8 in southern California when I was in the Marine Corps. I have since got out and now building my project back in Michigan.

I will have all the pics on Photobook so just click on my link and you can look through the rest.

Pictures (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/)

http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/

I know I do not write very well so you don't need to tell me.

Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions I am all Ears!

1970 VW Beetle-roll cage, fiberglass front end and fenders, welded in torsion bar adjusters, dash cover, tow bar "it towed very nicely from CA to MI behind my Mustang" the guy even dropped it off to me on base all for $550

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/1a.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/1c.jpg

Mazda Seats
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/28.jpg
Wiring harness
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/38.jpg
6-port w/ auto counter weight and KEP adapter plate
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/71.jpg
VW Flywheel and KEP Stage 2 Clutch
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/75.jpg
Custom Engine Cart
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/77.jpg
Dash
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/84.jpg
Engine mounted to trans, Finally getting somewhere.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/86.jpg
Computer, fuse box, and ECU mounted in back
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/50.jpg
Modified header vs. Stock
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a13.jpg
Header over axle
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a15.jpg
Heat shield installed
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a19.jpg
Throttle installed still needs wiring
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a21.jpg

Update:

Exhaust, I used as much of the stock system as I could
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a25.jpg
this is a mock up as to where the radiator will go
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a38.jpg
Oil cooler mock up and Cat exit, will see how loud it is like that first but most likely will do a 90 to a muffler then a 90 out the other side.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a43.jpg
Dash, Steering Wheel, and Passenger seat installed!
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a56.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/a55.jpg

Im not really a beetle fan but thats really awesome gl with the build!

nice build! can wait to see it finish..

this should be interesting. ;)

I remember being able to chirp 2nd in my '73 with the stock 1600cc Engine with 49HP We will see if the Rotary can do a little bit better.

Love it! I have always wanted to build a rotary ghia. Good to see Kennedy Engineering is still selling parts for the conversion.

Interesting... Looking forward for more updates. GL!:biggthump

very interesting, cant wait to see more pics

did anyone else lol when you read this thread?????

good luck with the build very interesting!!!

This should be a very interesting conversion...

Simply awesome.

haha subscribed! cant wait to see the finished product.

. . . are you making this front wheel drive?

. . . running all the cooling aparatus to the front of the car?

Transmission plans? I see the 6 speed in there... but how you gonna shift it?

I just. . . hmm... how is this gonna work? :confused:

Fuck, I was the first person last night to see this thread. I guess my post didnt go through. Well if anyone is wondering what this might run in the 1/4 mile... Here's a story I have to tell. A buddy of mine in Auto Tech in High school did a engine swap to a similar beetle. He swapped in a 87 RX7 13b Turbo. When the "LACR" (Los Angeles County Raceway) was open before they tore it down to mine it, he took it there and ran 13.5 sec's in the 1/4 mile. Pretty dam quick. He was even smoking subie's at the time. The engine would eventually give becuase he couldn't find a way to keep it from overheating. When the engine Gave I remember he tore the block apart and gave me 1 of the rotors. That is the first time in my life seeing a "rotor" and I carried it around my backpack, that shit was HEAVY. He carried around the Turbo from the engine and every kid in AUTO TECH thought he was the coolest kid. At least who wouldnt at that age and having those skills? I know I have picutres Im gonna look 4 them.

To add to that, one time we were cruising around and A Porsche Boxster somehow ended up in the rear view mirror. IT WAS HILARIOUS. BTW- It would lift up the front end up a bit (pop a wheelie) so dont be surprised if you do the same. Because power wise or w/e from what I know the RX8 is faster than the 87' gen RX7 but not the FD. (I still think a finely N/A Tuned RX8 with some RB N/A Mods along with BHR's Ignition Kit will smoke a stock FD, but what DO i KNow?) He went through 2 trannies as well I believe.

VYDYCTIVE: The beetle in my story was RWD, Im sure his beetle is going to be as well.

As Zumn Mentioned with his buddy... I think cooling is going to be a real issue unless you're able to mount a giant radiator up front and find a place to mount the oil coolers.

I know this is going to set you back enough already, but I'd look into the RE-emdy water pump and thermostat and a higher capacity oil pan...

Not going to lie, I'm skeptical about how its all going to go together, but It seems like you've got a lot of progress done and know what you're doing.

Rotary Beetle. . .

definitely unique cant wait to see the finished product looks like it will be a blast to drive

Considering the Oil Coolers are not that Big Im sure that they can be mounted near the back of the bettle and get some custome Braided hoses to run them. Also The Idea of having the Radiator up front I think is a Brilliant Idea, just make sure you have some sort of Vented Hood or something. Its definitely possible to do that considering "BACK IN THE DAY" The radiators were mounted at the rear of the vehicle while the engine was mounted at the front. :yesnod:

There is a good reason to keep coolers and radiators up front; air flow to cool them down.

If you don't want heating issues don't put them in the rear where they get absolutely no air flow.

Awesome i saw one of these for sale in my local craigslist in jersey rotary bug awesome

There is a good reason to keep coolers and radiators up front; air flow to cool them down.

If you don't want heating issues don't put them in the rear where they get absolutely no air flow.

I was just stating that it would work in situation in the reverse order that I explained it. Well at least thats what I meant, that the radiator doesnt have to be located where the engine is.

Actually, there was no radiator in the beetle cars, until they developed the "rabbit" which has been redesigned since the mid 70's to now. The VW beetle cars were all, rear mounted engines and air cooled, not water cooled. So I'm not sure why you say "back in the day" when no VW Beetle engine was installed in the front, only the rear.

If he's using an Rx8 engine in place, this is not going to be possible to keep a radiator nor oil cooler in the rear without overheating it.

OK, maybe I should have been more clear. I wasnt talking about the beetle's ( i know i should have stated that) I was talking about how people like to put big block V8's into a 1932 truck and have no more space to put the radiator up front. So considering the truck was small, They put it out back. Sorry for not stating that in the first place.

For Instance.... This Supra Had a V12 TT swapped into it and there was no more space for them to put the Radiator... So what they did was mount the radiator in the back.... Thats all im trying to get across here, that the radiator doesnt have to be mounted in the same place. Maybe he should V-mount it to the roof? :dunno: :rofl:
SUPERSTREETONLINE.com:
"The ARC intercooler is angled into the front bumper to make room for the V-12 but this leaves no room for the ARC radiator-it's in the trunk along with a massive fuel cell (alas, Jonny's bike will never fit in there). Each quarter window gives up a fine piece of glass to make way for custom ducts leading to the radiator with twin puller fans sucking the remaining hot air out through a vent in the rear bumper."
http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/9001388/130_0704_08_z+top_secret_v12_toyota_supra+trunk_vi ew.jpg
http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/9246103/130_0704_05_z+top_secret_v12_toyota_supra+engine_v iew.jpg

^I think he should do something like this, instead of the Vented hood Idea I stated earlier. He should mount the radiator up front under the hood and just make some ducts leading to the radiator and have some fans sucking out the hot air. :yesnod: EASY DOES IT ;) It's simple...I can do it with my eyes closed. ;)

wowwwww this is freaking cool, cant wait to see the final result, good luck!

gotta love using the old lawn mower to move around the engine now that improvising!! Gl with the build, im not a huge beetle fan but have seen some CLEAN beetles at car shows and that is what im kind of expecting here.

Just to clear some things up here:

It is using the VW 4speed trans, I have the RX8 radiator which will be mounted up front, and yes it will fit the oil-coolers in the back. I am planing on running a vent through the side to the back to get air flow. I will post some more pics to clarify this. Thanks for the input. At least you guys like this a little bit better than that guys swap when he tried to put the Supra Engine in the RX8 and failed.

Yeah... cooling is the only reason i would see this not working...

I failed on bell housing identification... explains why you had to fab a mount for the Renesis.

And it looks like you're keeping lots of the RX8 parts thoughout. Seats, steering wheel, dash, etc... its going to be really cool all the way around. I've always wanted to mess with a beetle.

o man, thats gonna be a awesome build, can you post more pix of the build?

gotta love using the old lawn mower to move around the engine now that improvising!! Gl with the build, im not a huge beetle fan but have seen some CLEAN beetles at car shows and that is what im kind of expecting here.

I actually had it shipped from CA to MI on the mower deck because the moving company wouldn't ship just car parts, ie an engine but they would ship a lawnmower, lol

^Thats COOL :yesnod: I would never have thought about that.

That is just awsome. I wanna see the final results with this thing popping wheelies...lol.

Im gonna say this now. I bet this will run a 12 on the 1/4 mile.

subscribed
this is gonna be an amazing little beast

this is going to be awesome. good luck!

Updated: exhaust finished, throttle wired.

Gotta admit man, that is pretty spectacular. Good luck and I can't wait to see the final product when its completed. Keep us updated :)

UPDATE! Installed Steering wheel, Dash, and passenger seat.

What do you think of the RX-8 Wheels? Should I do it?

Negative on the RX8 wheels....

Yeah put some D's on that bitch!

Negative on the RX8 wheels....

What would your reasoning be NOT to put them on? It will give the car much needed stability and traction, Not just in a straight line but also side to side and at highway speeds. The stock VW tire is about the same Diameter but only 165 wide vs 245 and on a 15" wheel vs 18". If you are thinking that you will then see the 4 wheel drums, well once the project starts rolling I am going to do a Front disc brake conversion.

What would your reasoning be NOT to put them on? It will give the car much needed stability and traction, Not just in a straight line but also side to side and at highway speeds. The stock VW tire is about the same Diameter but only 165 wide vs 245 and on a 15" wheel vs 18". If you are thinking that you will then see the 4 wheel drums, well once the project starts rolling I am going to do a Front disc brake conversion.

dont listen to him :crazy:

use the RX8 wheels!

^+1 use the RX8 wheels. We will need to see how they look once the car is off blocks and the ride height is set though. 18" is a big step for the bug.

i'd vote for no on the rx8 wheels. i actually saw a riced out mustang with stock rx8 wheels the other day. pretty sure i threw up a little bit in my mouth when i saw that...

i'd vote for no on the rx8 wheels. i actually saw a riced out mustang with stock rx8 wheels the other day. pretty sure i threw up a little bit in my mouth when i saw that...

Well did it have a Rotary?

I kind of like the RX-8 wheels, but I'd rather see something a little more like Cragars or something... maybe Bullitt Mustang wheels? What size are the wheels on the newer Bullitt mustangs?

Here: http://www.cruizinconceptswholesale.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BULLITTWHEELTIREPACKAGES_BLKCH R1
I think those would be a badass mix of old and new!!

keep the 8 wheels, if you put mustang wheels then it better have a mustang under the hood. if you put porsche wheels then you better have a porsche motor under the hood.
i hope your build works.

I wasn't actually thinking of a mustang at all when I though of those wheels... I was picturing the old chrome Cragars that looked like that because I remember them on VW's from way back when. But then I thought about the Bullitt mustang and that it has the same look in a modern size, and when I googled it I stumbled on those wheels.... 18x9 and 18x10, black chrome. I thought they'd be sexy and flush :)

thats cool

What do you think of the RX-8 Wheels? Should I do it?

Yes definitely keep the stock RX-8 5 spoke wheels, they will look great :) !!!!! Can't wait to see this finished.

Love it! I have always wanted to build a rotary ghia. Good to see Kennedy Engineering is still selling parts for the conversion.

this idea is simply awesome. and it'd be crazy in a sunbeam tiger too!

very cool project.

[QUOTE=SpazLE995;3487152]Reincarnated RX8 just that it got 34 years older AND A LOT LIGHTER!!!!!

this is awesome! u are a brave soul, sir!

GL with ur build, and never forget to restore the beetle from the ground up to compliment ur efforts. take ur time and never rush things, or settle for a 1/2 assed job.

from what i can tell... it seems to me like u are a detailed person.
sooo... what color you think the beetle will end up being?

Looks fun :)

Well Sorry for not updating this sooner.
I moved to a different State so I wasn't working on it for a while.
Great thing is now there is a VW store 10 min from where I live now!

Rebuilt front end and installed Disc Brakes
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1574.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1577.jpg
Here it is all cleaned up and repainted
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1585.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1592.jpg
Made a bracket and mounted the Radiator
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1597.jpg
Finished running coolant lines
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1600.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1602.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1606.jpg
Added Sound deadener and insulation
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1635.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1638.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1655.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1642.jpg
new polyurethane shift coupler
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1641.jpg

nice. what state are you in now?

nice. what state are you in now?

Tampa FL

Made some great ground on the wiring Yesterday!
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1656.jpg
Here was my helper.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1657.jpg
Extending the harness for the gauge cluster and ignition, in all it was like 60 wires.
Didn't have a lot of colors to chose from so I had to be very careful with labeling them.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1662.jpg
Finally have some of the electric working!
I don't know about you but I think it looks bad-ass having a modern dash in an old beetle!
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1665.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1666.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1667.jpg

dope..keep up the good work!

Subscribed for future greatness, keep it going!

this thread has officially made my day and its only 6. amazing build idea love this whole car. any plans for suicide doors?

Wow, this is one cool project.

the tach looks great i love it and the discs too

Got the Coolant reservoir tank installed
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1671.jpg

Need some input as to what I should do for the oil coolers. As of now I only have one as the second one was damaged.

Should I get another factory oil cooler and mount it who knows where?
Should I use the one I have now and get an aftermarket one also that comes with the oil filter adapter?
should I just use a single aftermarket cooler and get lines made for the banjo fittings?
Can the coolers be mounted higher than the engine or will the oil drain from it once I turn the car off and cause oil starvation at start-up?
Any suggestions as to where I should mount them?
Would it be beneficial to run lines up to the radiator and use the trans cooler as the radiator came from an automatic?

I know that's a lot of questions for one post but also remember that this needs to be on a budget.

Here are some pics as to where I mocked up a place to fit the one stock cooler.
I know there might not be a lot of air flow right there but I can always make a scoop right behind the rear passenger window and run a tube to the cooler.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1675.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1676.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1679.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1682.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1685.jpg

awesome build man! oh and what unit were u with before you got out?

awesome build man! oh and what unit were u with before you got out?

7th ESB

That's crazy. Good work. I like the rx8 dash in there.

oh wow... this is amazing...
I hope you are having lots of fun doing this!

that looks fantastic! Great idea and skill so far... its brilliant you are transplanting so much.

Can you not mount another oil cooler right next to the one you already have mounted? ( so its above where the throttle body is?)

Looking really good. Awesome build idea, can't wait to see how it turns out.

Hmm, this looks like its gonna be a Herbie Killer! LOL. Someone call Disney!!!

Maybe I will see you at dgrr when my austin 1100 is finished in 2012. I'm mostly held up building a custom frame and tunnel and such b/c it used to be fwd.
I really like how you used the OrigDash, the roundness really matches the car imo.

Can you not mount another oil cooler right next to the one you already have mounted? ( so its above where the throttle body is?)

I was thinking of just getting one long and narrow cooler and mounting it kind of in the same location.

Anyone know dimensions that the oil cooler needs to be to get the correct cooling capacity? ie: the surface area.

Oh wow, really cool! Won't handle like an 8 but sure is a good project.

That beetle only has 56K miles?!?! ;)

This is prob one of the coolest projects Ive seen in a while.

subscribed, cant wait to see a vid when its running

epic

I was thinking of just getting one long and narrow cooler and mounting it kind of in the same location.

Anyone know dimensions that the oil cooler needs to be to get the correct cooling capacity? ie: the surface area.

Bear in mind the Jap spec RX8s run with just 1 oil cooler.... but more = better, especially if you arent getting good flow over them?

You could try with just the one and see how you go, if you can monitor the temps ok.....

Jap?? Many find that offensive.

This is badass! :beer:

Jap?? Many find that offensive.

Easy... in this case I'm sure it's just an abbreviation.

Next someone says Am Ex instead of American Express, I'm gonna sue! :Peace:

wow will specifications get enraged too that I shortened it?

Back on the oil cooler topic:
You could either build a couple of vents like those found on the old fiat 126: http://www.pedalpumpinggirls.com/Fiat_126_Cranking_001.jpg

or just move a larger yet shorter cooler in front of the radiator, while using the tranny cooler in line as well.

Dunno, just some random thoughts

although its completely unrelated, ^ shes hot.
but i love this project man. and ya if you could mount 2 oil coolers it would be a better idea. might as well do it right the first time around and not risk the safety of your motor

Easy... in this case I'm sure it's just an abbreviation.

Next someone says Am Ex instead of American Express, I'm gonna sue! :Peace:

wow will specifications get enraged too that I shortened it?

It is a racial slur no matter how you cut it and I personally find it offensive.

sweet build! I definitely want to see this on the road this summer. I'll be making a road trip down to the Tampa area already this summer.

It is a racial slur no matter how you cut it and I personally find it offensive.

Start another thread please. Not here.

It is a racial slur no matter how you cut it and I personally find it offensive.
If you two ladies want to fight do it in someone elses thread! Back on topic!:ky:

Here is a rendering of the Beetle air flow stock and with the deck lid stand off which I have. The stand offs claim to give 30* cooler temps but not sure how accurate that would be. I would still like to add a duct inlet from the side of the car through the body and direct it to the cooler.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/beetle-air-flow.jpg

if I go completely after market for the oil cooler what else do I need besides the Cooler and lines? I believe the stock cooler has a built in thermostat? Will I need a check valve to prevent the oil from draining out of the cooler once the car is turned off? Thanks for the input.

Start another thread please. Not here.

Going to nip it in bud where it stated

If you two ladies want to fight do it in someone elses thread! Back on topic!:ky:


Sorry for getting this off topic but this type of crap pisses me off. FWIW I'm enjoying the build.

sorry to have an 'in thread rumble' but in the UK 'Jap' is a common shorthand phrase. 2 of our biggest cars shows are "Jap Fest" and "Jap Show".....
If I were you I wouldn't come here on holiday, you might find it overly offensive....
Of course no offense is meant, to be clear. However, get a life. The fact the original poster is called Spaz would cause great offence to some in the UK (I dont know about the US) but I'm not going on about it. All I care about is his cool build.

So because it is "OK" in your neck of the woods it should be fine here as well? Think you need to check your righteous self.

Do not blame this crap on me.

Yea that was obvious with you just quoting me. Anyway it is all good. Let's move forward...

this thread is so outlandish idk what to say. its blowing my fucking mind! keep up the good work on the strangest swap ive yet to seen!

Pulled All the coolant lines off and flushed them and the radiator to make sure they are clean.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1691.jpg

Pulled the Motor and Trans to do a little clean up before all the fluids are added.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1699.jpg

Since the Trans was also out, matching it up to the motor was easier when I installed the Poly Trans mounts. Due to the adapter plate you need to remove a notch out of the trans mounts.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1695.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1697.jpg

Trans back in, New Mounts and Axle Boots.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1702.jpg

New Brake lines are always good.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1704.jpg

Another shot of the axle boots

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1707.jpg

Engine back in and coolant lines tightened up

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1709.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1710.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1711.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1712.jpg

Well After Filling the oil, Bleeding the coolant system, and nutting and bolting everything it was dark so the Video is not the best but I was not going to wait to turn the key one more day when I have come this far. I hope you enjoy.


CLICK ON PIC!!!
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/th_Video0024.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/?action=view&current=Video0024.mp4)

The only Code it is throwing is for the Anti-Lock Brakes that are no Mas. So don't worry about seeing Christmas early in the Gauge Cluster

niiiiice

sweet! good job fellah!

That is awesome! Completety Awesome!
Did you run the oil coolers like you wanted?? It there a way you could deflect the air from under the car into your oil coolers?
Sounds great to hear a wankel in there!
And pdxhak, grow some skin and fuck-off, your womanly sensitivity is screwing with the thread.

Did you run the oil coolers like you wanted?? It there a way you could deflect the air from under the car into your oil coolers?


Right now I just ran it with a stock air box and the oil cooler hanging in the back. I wanted to make sure everything was good before I put more money into it. I am going to run lines to the front and get another stock oil cooler.

And pdxhak, grow some skin and fuck-off, your womanly sensitivity is screwing with the thread.

I let this go and you bring it back up? Growing up being called a jap and having gotten into fights over my nationality has made me a bit sensitive to the term.

If any one posts more about this or other offensive S*** I will remove the entire post and get off this site!

What are you doing about the drivetrain set up? How are you getting the power down? Is it a modified 8's set-up or what? I see the axels but am not fimilar enough to tell what the are.

goth boot!

What are you doing about the drivetrain set up? How are you getting the power down? Is it a modified 8's set-up or what? I see the axels but am not fimilar enough to tell what the are.

VW 4 Speed Swing Axle

goth boot!

Factory boot

I guess my question really is how are you going about connecting the drive train to axel?

I guess my question really is how are you going about connecting the drive train to axel?

It's a Trans Axle. I don't really understand? Engine to Trans, Trans to Axle, Axle to Wheel, Wheel to ground.

You can see in the pic when it is out of the car that everything is there. Does that answer your question?

never mind, I wa s having a blonde moment.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/th_Video0024.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/?action=view&current=Video0024.mp4)


That is just awesome - make another video!

how did i miss this ? Very cool

That is just awesome - make another video!

I will tomorrow during the day light.

Mounted the RX-8 Pedal covers to the VW Pedals

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1715.jpg

It's just sitting in there right now but you get the idea

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1718.jpg

Made the intake. Had the K&N filter and the duct laying around so I finally put them to good use. At least with this set up I wont have to cut a big hole in the Engine bonnet just for a filter even though it will probably pick up some heat from the engine. I would rather have it that way so the car will overall look better.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1717.jpg

Rerouted the Oil breathers so I could tie it in with the new intake

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1719.jpg

this might be one of the best things ive ever seen! <3

Intake painted and installed

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1723.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1724.jpg

Here is a better pic of the pedals

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1725.jpg

I HAVE MORE MOVIES!!!

Sorry about the quality but all I have is my phone.


Start Up

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/th_Video0026.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/?action=view&current=Video0026.mp4)

Idle and Rev

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/th_Video0027.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/?action=view&current=Video0027.mp4)

woot! so whats the next step?

Wow, not sure how I missed this before.


Awesome seeing someone doing this. Much more difficult than the Renesis NB Miata swap I am building the plans for. Warming to see stuff like the ECU and wiring come together smoothly. (at least, you make it look smooth).

I will probably hit you up more directly once my swap gets underway for some tips in dealing with the electronics side of stuff.

/\ me too.

woot! so whats the next step?

Brakes

Wow, not sure how I missed this before.


Awesome seeing someone doing this. Much more difficult than the Renesis NB Miata swap I am building the plans for. Warming to see stuff like the ECU and wiring come together smoothly. (at least, you make it look smooth).

I will probably hit you up more directly once my swap gets underway for some tips in dealing with the electronics side of stuff.

All input is welcome!

Brakes

Meh, who needs 'em.... time for a test drive!! :yelrotflm:rofl:

Looks good man, I would ditch the factory oil coolers and get a good single unit with a fan since it won't get direct air flow.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P2WG3KMML._SS500_.jpg

Looks good man, I would ditch the factory oil coolers and get a good single unit with a fan since it won't get direct air flow.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P2WG3KMML._SS500_.jpg
Hey how much does your single cooler in front of your radiator affect your coolant temps? I plan on running the oil coolers up front but the only real place would be in front of the Radiator.

I LOVE THIS IDEA! I also remember being able to chirp 2nd in my 1970 Beetle. I miss that thing! I, too, can't wait to see this.

Oh, and YES on the wheels. It will tell anybody who knows 8's that it's a VW-8. :)

Hey how much does your single cooler in front of your radiator affect your coolant temps? I plan on running the oil coolers up front but the only real place would be in front of the Radiator.
Just a thought... How about mounting the oil coolers in a Yakima-Style roof rack, with a mesh screen the front to mask them? Or just a custom mount made to look LIKE a ski/surf rack? Just an idea... I know there are VW oil coolers made to mount to the roof. I thought about one because I was in Yucca Valley, CA where temps are 130ish, but mine had a factory sunroof.

I LOVE THIS IDEA! I also remember being able to chirp 2nd in my 1970 Beetle. I miss that thing! I, too, can't wait to see this.

Oh, and YES on the wheels. It will tell anybody who knows 8's that it's a VW-8. :)

Sold the wheels. would have been to big in the front.

No roof rack planed for this bug, trying to keep it as clean as possible.

Installed Fuel Filler

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1732.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1733.jpg

Modified Wiper assembly to use the RX-8 motor. I did wire up the vw motor first but it is just to slow and out dated. The mazda motor is more than twice as fast as it's slow is faster than the vw fast. Also with using the mazda motor it allows me to use the intermittent function.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1739.jpg

Just a look at what it looks like with the bonnet on. I am happy with the intake setup as I don't need to modify the bonnet now.

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1740.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1742.jpg

Got the muffler from Summit Racing today. Only cost me $26 to my door. Pep Boys wanted $63 and they would still need to order it!

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1745.jpg

Muffler installed

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1743.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1748.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1750.jpg

Movie time!!!

Running with mufflers, Sounds so good in person! I literally just sat in the garage listening to it for like 15 min and yes the garage door was open!

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/th_Video0032motorrunningwithmuffler.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/?action=view&current=Video0032motorrunningwithmuffler.mp4)

Revving the motor with muffler installed

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/th_Video0033revmotorwithmuffler.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/?action=view&current=Video0033revmotorwithmuffler.mp4)

Awesome, I bet that thing's going to be scary fun to drive! :)

Having the oil cooler dragging along behind like that could work really well - from a cooling perspective ....

wow nice work cant wait to see this done

Having the oil cooler dragging along behind like that could work really well - from a cooling perspective ....

Yeah OK?! Nice

This is potentially really stupid, but can you cunningly put the oil cooler in the behind the rear arch?
If it works you could have one on each side....

This is an awesome build. Not sure how I missed it for so long.

This is potentially really stupid, but can you cunningly put the oil cooler in the behind the rear arch?
If it works you could have one on each side....

Just bought a second oil cooler from "Race Roots". After removing the front nose piece is see that there is enough room up front to mount both coolers and have a gap in the middle to get fresh air to the radiator as well.

That's gonna be a helluva Beetle when it's complete.

Exceptional work... keep it up! :)

Made mounting brackets for the exhaust so it is held on it own will not by a jack stand.

That's gonna be a helluva Beetle when it's complete.

Exceptional work... keep it up! :)

I can't wait to see what kind of fuel mileage I will be able to get out of this motor now that is in the lighter body.

Yeah OK?! Nice

sorry - warped sense of humour from being on this forum for too long .

Dude - do you live in a cave? Why is it always so dark there? LOL

nice progress

sorry - warped sense of humour from being on this forum for too long .
No worries I laughed at it

Dude - do you live in a cave? Why is it always so dark there? LOL

nice progress

Yeah I guess, Well I sort of have a sleeping disorder and do most the work at night. Plus the house I am currently renting is in a gated community and I guess they don't like people doing ANYTHING COOL!!! So I keep the door mostly shut during the day. I didn't hear any complaints till I had the door wide open, the motor in one spot and the trans in another. I hate stupid people that complain for no reason.

I love people who think they can tell you what you can do in your own Home.

I love people who think they can tell you what you can do in your own Home.

Well they are trying to say that it is in the Home Owners Association rules that you can't do any major overhaul work. They have not come to me directly but my neighbor (the only one here I really talk to and he's cool) who is now the HOA Secretary told me someone brought it up in their Super Secret Meeting.

Even if they tell me I can't work on it they can eat my A** and I'll even give them a spoon.

They really can't say anything now because it RUNS.

Homeowner's associations are like unions, though you get harassed instead of 'protected'.


I belonged to one once, when I was going through the legal fight with Toyota over my transmission, and the transmission sat in the trunk of the Corolla. Corolla sat in my assigned parking place. Then someone stole the tags. HOA kept harassing me about having a none-plated car sitting there, and I informed them, repeatedly, that it was part of a lawsuit so I couldn't get rid of it, and it didn't run, so it wasn't going to pass inspection to get new tags, and I would be stupid to put tags on a car that can't move. But there wasn't much they could do about it, since it was in my assigned spot, and I kept it clean.


So then they decided to do some "roadwork" in a 3ft x 3ft section of roadway, right at the end of my parking spot, and issued a notice that it had to be moved for the roadwork, that we had to use the guest lot. So I did, my wife and I pushing it to the guest lot. Less than 3 hours later, there was a bright orange "remove or it will be towed" sticker on the windshield, and some smug looks going around.


The "roadwork" was canceled.



I hate those people.




Glad to see it's running :)


Really impressed by the speed of completion for you, including the move.

Went to "Bug Jam 2010" and picked up both rear side windows with new molding for $10 then also got a pair of new 195/60R15 for the front wheels for $60

Saw some cool bugs there and some not-so cool ones

Here is one that is also using RX-8 seats (no RX-8 motor though), That's really the only thing cool about it.

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/spazle9956/Photo1752.jpg

What were they thinking with the hood, bumper, roof, slanted taillights... ?

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/spazle9956/Photo1753.jpg
http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp67/spazle9956/Photo1754.jpg

That looks like it might be phantom blue paint, as well. Have you decided what color you are going with?


Edit: actually I'm not sure there is enough green hue.

this is one sweet project!

Have you decided what color you are going with?

Midnight Blue

Looking good! Your going to have so much fun with it!

looked like ur pully almost hit the exhaust in the video

looked like ur pully almost hit the exhaust in the video

It was close, The muffler didn't have a mount at that time so it was only held up with a jack stand I forgot how close it was and got halfway into the car when I heard the pulley grinding one the muffler, so I had to put a jack under the car to sit in it. Have it all mounted now so no clearance issues.

Dude! That is so badass! Drive it up to washington :-) Break-er-in nice!

Got the hardware for the oil coolers

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1764.jpg

Installed on block

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1767.jpg

Oil Coolers mounted up front

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1768.jpg

Lines run

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1771.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1773.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1774.jpg

Nice!

An absolutly amazing project! I would highly suggest getting some screens to cover the radiator and oil coolers, Road debris is a pita...

She moves under her own POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The clutch is very tight, almost as if there is little to no friction zone but I knew it would be like that getting KEP's stage 2 clutch.
SO MUCH POWER compared to a stock beetle!!! If I had this in my '73 Beetle in high School I would Probably be dead right now.
I don't know anything over 25MPH as I only tested it in the neighborhood but I can't wait. Deffinitly need to get some shocks and a wheel alignment!


Click on the Movie! Sorry for the low quality.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/th_Video0037takeoffdriveby.jpg (http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/?action=view&current=Video0037takeoffdriveby.mp4)

So awesome!! I can't wait to see this thing finished, you'll have to go out and get a video of Beetle vs. RX-8 when you're done, lol.

So awesome!! I can't wait to see this thing finished, you'll have to go out and get a video of Beetle vs. RX-8 when you're done, lol.

That should be good

so badass dude, every time I see a bug I want to throw a 13b in it and to see someone else do it is awesome. You need some R3 19"s on that beast now :D: lol

It's Alive!

Congrats man. That thing will be a ton of fun

It's Alive!

Congrats man. That thing will be a ton of fun

I got your tons of fun right here :op:

freaking sweet! I'm definitely going to have to see this beetle in person over the summer. Something as bad ass as this, i can't pass it up!

your bringing it to DGRR right??

so next.... turbo or supercharger? :D:

Looks good bro, you using push lock hose on the coolers or clamps? I am using the Push Lock on my single cooler and trust me, those hose will never slip off.

VERY VERY nice project! I love it.

Paul.

Subscribed. Amazing!

Looks good bro, you using push lock hose on the coolers or clamps? I am using the Push Lock on my single cooler and trust me, those hose will never slip off.

Push lock, Running the plumbing for the coolers was pretty easy, thanks for the help.

so next.... turbo or supercharger? :D:
Headlights, tail lights

Man, I am so impressed you can do something like that on your own. I only wish I had the patience to do something like that. I saw all your pics and videos on Photobucket. Kudos!

Pretty cool! A rotary powered bug!

thanks for the support

your bringing it to DGRR right??

THIS! please do!!! the date has been set btw. april 28- may 1st MARK YOUR CALENDER EVERYONE!!!

THIS! please do!!! the date has been set btw. april 28- may 1st MARK YOUR CALENDER EVERYONE!!!

Where is it and how far is that from Tampa?

Smokey moutains ftw

dam that road looks amazing

THE LINK OF THE THREAD.....

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/showthread.php?t=12929

I guess it will all depends on how much I can get done to the car by then and If my wife and I are free those dates but I will look into it. I might be able to convince her as she sold her RX-8 and misses it so looking at mostly RX-8s would be easier than any other car show.

DO IT! It will be a great time. The mountians down there are beautiful, The dragon's tail is a great drive, and so are the other roads out that way.

I should be there with the wife.

I had no idea you were in Tampa..... would love to see this little project! nicely done!

I had no idea you were in Tampa..... would love to see this little project! nicely done!

Came down here in July, PM me if you want to take a look at it some time.

Haven't seen any updates as of late. Your last post stated the next step were head and tail lights. Where are we at. I can't wait to see the final product.

yeah! resurrect the resurrection!

lol, yeah, I have been busy with the holidays and such.

I did adjust the front suspension a little bit and put shocks up front.

Started making templates for the rear apron but I need to get some medal.

Came down here in July, PM me if you want to take a look at it some time.

We are having a meet on Saturday... heading down to Dupont Registry in the morning for Cars and Coffee. Dont know if the car is in working order or not but if you would like to meet up with some of the local RX8 clubers then let us know :mdrmed:

We are having a meet on Saturday... heading down to Dupont Registry in the morning for Cars and Coffee. Dont know if the car is in working order or not but if you would like to meet up with some of the local RX8 clubers then let us know :mdrmed:

Sorry I missed your invite we should meet up once I get the car on the road though

So I guess my garage had some Gremlins in it and they lived in the beetle for some time.

Trying to wire up the lights and it is driving me nuts.

Hazards function normal, but left and right turn signal both sides also.

when I turn on the light switch the brights activate

need to figure out the brake switches because I'm not using the stock pedal

For some reason the started engages from the clutch switch instead of the ignition?

At least the engine and gauges work properly!!!

Installed '67 style horn grills as an air duct for the oil coolers (don't worry there will also be duct work from under the hood as well they are just for added flow) Also cut the hood to get some air flow to the Radiator.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1892.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1897.jpg

Headlights are also wired and operational
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1893.jpg

Installed the seat belt they are from the rear seat.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1908.jpg
welded in a bar in the roll cage to mount the self retract
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1910.jpg

installed the front air dam hopefully it will keep the oil cool
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1907.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1904.jpg

sweet, lookin' good

awesome!

nice man!

Thanks Guys

Still need some things like mirrors and turn signals to be completely legal but should be taking it for its real maiden voyage either tomorrow or Friday as my temp Registration is only good till Friday and to get a License Plate they need to verify the VIN

Can't wait to see this finished.
Definitely one of the coolest projects here :icon_tup:

I was just gonna say the holes for the coolers are too small, but then i saw the air dam :) good work, got any more vids of the car running?

Finished installing the insulation pad, also started installing the carpet but don't have a picture. Still need to direct the radiator heat away from the pass compartment because it feels like your driving through Hell.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1913.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1914.jpg

Here's a pic of it's first fill up!
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1915.jpg

Back from the DMV she is all legit! It's great that the car of over 30 years old so the registration is cheaper!
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1917.jpg

OH and this thing feels like a Bat out of Hell!

Nice dude, glad you got everything sorted out. I bet that bitch is fast and loud. Any plans for suspension and brakes?

this thing is cool as hell dude...

This is by far my favorite thread. Looking good!

Man... you need to put some more meaty rubber on that thing! Especially in the rear :)
Also, you could replace the Mazda emblem on the steering wheel with a VW one...

It better feels like a bat outta hell with that light chassis and the 232 HP.

Yeah the front is so light that if your not careful the brakes will lock.

Nice dude, glad you got everything sorted out. I bet that bitch is fast and loud. Any plans for suspension and brakes?

You can see the brake install on page 3

I also rebuilt the suspension with polyurethane bushings.

Definitely needs some tweaking and an alignment but is getting there.

woot! Keep it up....

Made the Passenger side seat belt bracket and installed the seat. Now my Wife can ride with me, Great news is that she likes it.

Got a new shifter! This this is so awesome! I no longer have to lean out of my seat to reach 3rd gear, The reverse lock out is not worn so I can't grind reverse while slamming 2nd, the gears are tight together, and it's spring assisted to get 3rd!
Oh and it was only $50 New!
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1936.jpg

Installed drivers side mirror. I have the passenger side too but need to finish making the mount
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1934.jpg

Took car back to Wal-Mart to have them remount the wheel as it had a slow leak on the bead. All good now.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1938.jpg

Working on the rear apron and exhaust tips.
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1945.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1947.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1943.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1949.jpg

I think your plasma screen is falling out of the trunk....

if you could get that piece flush with the fenders in the back that would look sooo sweet, maybe bend some sheet metal to clean it up a bit? Either way it still looks cool now. This car is the uber sleeper, paint it a factory color and put some VW steelies on it and blow people's minds :lol:

It might not bee the coolest looking rear end but I wanted to be able to have some what of an actual bumper to protect the motor from some dumb ass rolling into me at a light but I didn't want the huge factory on either seen as it wont fit.

The other day I was in our Murano pulling a 4x8 Trailer and some Jackass AT A STOP LIGHT decides to smash into me! he said "Well I didn't see it" Well if you didn't see it were you even looking at the road! Seriously WTF

I think its cool ...

Bumper installed and exhaust finished
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1960.jpg

Passenger mirror installed
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1961.jpg

removed windows preparing for the one piece windows. I think it looks so much better without the 1/4 window
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1962.jpg

Here's a shot of the Plasma with the deck lid open
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1966.jpg

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1964.jpg

Add some styrofoam to the rear anti intrusion bar if you can. It will save you from having to reweld it in the event of a small impact ;)

were the walmart people confused as hell?

were the walmart people confused as hell?
lol

I highly doubt they even cared what was powering it.
________
Medical marijuana card (http://medicalmarijuanacard.info)

Looks good man, how does it run?

Love it man! Keep up the good work

Might I suggest a YouTube video so the world can see your work. Maybe a montage of build pics and videos of it running and a drive at the end.

how did I ever miss this thread?!
This is an amazing build with a very unique combination of chassis and engine.

Glad to hear everything is going smoothly and you're approaching the finish line. :)

oh jedi... :icon_no2:

wows

Built the rear compartment cover
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1974.jpg

Covered it with carpet
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1977.jpg
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1979.jpg

Built the Door panels but still need to cover them
http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1983.jpg

why wood and not something lighter weight like lexan?

cheap easy and readily available?

why wood and not something lighter weight like lexan?

because it's about the same weight if not lighter. It's only 3/16" thick and $10 for a 4'x8' sheet where lexan would be $100-$150 plus the wood is not as flimsy.

You should just stain the wood :lol:

The wood is pretty neat! The only thing I don't like it is how it would create sharp splinters and shrapnels in the event of a collision.
Old cars aren't safe anyway so that's a moot point I guess :)

You should just stain the wood :lol:

It's $10 a sheet so it's not really stain quality plus I like Black interior

Covered the door panels (I know its hard to see but all I have is a cell phone for pics)

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1984.jpg

Sanded the roof down to bare metal as the foundation was flaking

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1985.jpg

Started striping the car down so I can get it prepped for paint

http://i775.photobucket.com/albums/yy37/jdn995/Photo1988.jpg

Still debating weather to paint it Midnight-Blue or Flat Black

What do you guys think?

I'd go with the blue. Looks awesome so far, keep it up!

Still debating weather to paint it Midnight-Blue or Flat Black

What do you guys think?


My favorite color is blue. So i'll say............................................... ................blue ;)

i would not do a flat color of any kind. It may be kind of cool to do a factory vw paint color

Avoid the flat paint look, its played out.

I think a factory RX-8 color would be cool. Winning blue? Phantom blue?

phantom blue man :D

What's the other blue called? Not phantom or winning...the other one, the awesome one.

Aurora Blue

No it's stormy blue. It took me forever to find it. There aren't even many 8s that color I guess. I've seen it twice ever and it was beautiful.

where do you live in tampa... looks familiar, Im up in Lutz... Cheval area

The RX8 Cherry purple / black might look good?

where do you live in tampa... looks familiar, Im up in Lutz... Cheval area

Valrico @ the 60 and miller

It may be kind of cool to do a factory vw paint color

Yeah, paint it beige! :lol: Nobody will see you coming and it's invisible to the po-po. :icon_tup:

Yeah, paint it beige! :lol: Nobody will see you coming and it's invisible to the po-po. :icon_tup:

Wow that was actually the color of my 1973 beetle that I had as my first car!

my buddies called it the Chode-O-mobile soooooooooooooooooooooooo No

I can't wait to see it painted! You need some better pics too of the interior.
________
GLASS PIPES (http://glasspipes.net/)

I definitely like the idea of using blue! Nice job with the car!

between those colors, go blue

If it were me, I'd paint it copper red from the '06 shinka

+1 phantom blue... ;)

Nice Honcho you got there in one of the pics, I run an SCX10 for my crawler, it has a pro-line cherokee body on it, pretty cool to see such a sick car and rc crawler in the same pic, totally made my day :lol: :D:

Stormy Blue!!

The beetle is nice and curvy, it should look cool in winning or stormy blue!

This car was a blast to see in person. Even though he had it all taken apart it was still fun to hear the motor in the bug.

Good luck with your color choice Josh