VW Bug (5/1600??)

[GVP Racing]

I have a couple questions about building a VW Baja Bug. First What is the prime year for a bug what type cage should I use. How much will it cost in the end. What class would it run in. What rear end or suspension should I get? I'm just trying to find the cheapest way into desert racing. Thanks any other info would be great.

Thanks
Garrett

[bajafox]

Might want to look in the classifieds, if you want to go cheap, you don't want to start from scratch.

There are alot of very nice 5/16's in the classifieds right now for probably half of what would it cost to build a new one, and proven cars too.

It'll save you time and money, not just on the build, but the break in process, testing, tuning, etc.

[Gonzo 5/1600]

There isn't really an ideal year to start with but from '66- mid 68' you would have to convert the front AND rear suspension to link pin/IRS while years on either end will only need one or the other changed (less work) -now this is for racing, if just a play car it all depends on how wild you want to go.

As for cage, you'll need to construct a very detailed structure to support things like suspension etc. There's no off the shelf set up that will suffice.

5/1600 is a great, fun, competitive class, however it is definatly not the absolute cheapest way to start desert racing (competitivly).

Hope this helps, Good Luck!

[GVP Racing]

DOes anyone race class 11? wat are the changes you have to make too those? I know cage and shocks but what else. THis is a project that is mainly gonna be for fun but gonna try and get a crew together if a have enough sponsors to make a baja race