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Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by iniruo: 8:42am On Apr 22, 2018 |
Hi Guys! After seeing various threads a while back of guys here the likes of (Deen) restoring and getting this iconic bug back on the road, i decided to search around town(Lagos) lo and behold i got a good deal on this classic. The bug was actually RUN & DRIVE but has a lot of wear and tear up close, I am currently searching for anyone that has links or info of how i can get parts, upholstery & basically mechanics here in Lagos as i'll like to do a clean back to stock restore. I have had to change a couple of things recently like coil, armature for the ignition, And i also noticed that when am on top speed the car sways and the steering wiggles so i can feel that i'd have to do alignment . Please kindly inform me if you have any info/suggestion on this build. Thanks
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Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by xreal: 8:56am On Apr 22, 2018 |
First, remove that Toyota's logo and replace with Volkswagen logo. 10 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by iniruo: 9:19am On Apr 22, 2018 |
Obviously! It would be done when its time for body work . xreal: 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by xreal: 9:52am On Apr 22, 2018 |
iniruo: Thumbs up. Pls update this thread as the 'restoration' progresses. All the best. 2 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 10:24am On Apr 22, 2018 |
Iniruo nice purchase, interior pics and restoration updates as you go on so that we will flow along with you even if we are not there |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Octaves(m): 5:00pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
don't drive at top speed with this bug. all the weight is in the back. it can cause the car to be abit unstable in windy conditions. the top speed should be about 120 km/h. so just stay at around 70/80 km/h. 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by diportivo: 5:53pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
where is oga denn? u r needed here o 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 7:25pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
iniruo: I do, yes I do 3 Likes
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Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 7:31pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
Octaves: I disagree. The issue is not the vehicle itself or the design but lack of maintenance. Surprisingly many do not understand that there should not be any slack in an automotive suspension and steering system. The issue he's having is due to bad joints or worse rack and pinion. Any motor vehicle, even a semi truck should be able to take the vehicle right to the red line in the highest gear and only limited by aerodynamics. 3 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Inception(m): 8:28pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: I saw this coming 3 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by mayor2013: 8:31pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: Bazuka in there. 2 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by iniruo: 9:09pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
Thanks bro, i'll upload the interior pic asap, and yes i will post restoration updates as i go dumo1: |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by iniruo: 9:11pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
Lol this looks tooooooo to the extreme bro! am trying to restore to stock and am not necessarily interested in modifications for now, but am sure this would be in the pipeline.. EgunMogaji: 2 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by iniruo: 9:13pm On Apr 22, 2018 |
Hmmm I see your point. Thanks for your input EgunMogaji: 2 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Octaves(m): 4:29pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
EgunMogaji:you are right though but this particular car is well known to have an uneven weight distribution 2 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 4:55pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Octaves: Oh please stop it. What is your opinion based on? How many of it and it's variants have you owned? It's a perfectly good and sound car that is proportionately balanced. It was very popular in the 60's and 70's with tuners who built all sorts of kit car upon it's chassis. 4 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Octaves(m): 5:03pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
EgunMogaji:see this one o. na fight? OK you have won the argument. oya carry your cup 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by mayor2013: 5:03pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
My dad had one in the 80's. I rode in one when I was training outside the country. The Volkswagen was damn too clean. No modifications though 2 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 5:13pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Octaves: Fight with who? You? That's a laugh. I called out your inept and actually moronic automotive submission that is an insult to VW Beetle owners. If you don't know then sit back and fgn learn. There's only one unstable entity here and it's not the VW Beetle. #LazyNigerianYouth 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Octaves(m): 5:16pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
EgunMogaji:go and sit down kid. you have too much time on your hands. that's why you would be getting bitter and writing long epistles over an ijapa. get off your parents house and get busy. silly brat! |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 6:13pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Octaves: And you that don't have any time on your hand, I apologize for sidetracking you from your world-saving duties. Frustrated village rat 2 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Freciprocal: 11:33am On Apr 25, 2018 |
Iniruo if you are in Lagos, I have Videos that would help motivate you. 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 12:33am On Apr 27, 2018 |
Iniruo any updates with your beetle? |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Denn(m): 12:54pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
Octaves: Weight at the back is actually a good thing especially when the driven wheels are at the back too. Where do you think F1 and some hypercars cars put their engines? 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Denn(m): 12:58pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
diportivo: Reporting for duty sir |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by diportivo: 1:33pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
Octaves: 1 Like
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Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Octaves(m): 3:28pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
Denn:the super cars like Porsche actually try to achieve a near 50:50 weight distribution which is ideal. sometimes they put 'part' of the engine in the back not all. if you put both the full engine and the axle in the back, the front becomes lighter which is unideal. it can definitely move at top speed but destabilizing conditions like strong winds etc will have a more pronounced effect. I was never suggesting it is unstable at normal conditions. if you have a personal experience with the car, I'd be pleased to hear your insights |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Nobody: 3:55pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
Octaves:Smh! This one does not know anything about car weight distribution. Why then do you think Lamborghini and Ferrari make some mid-engine cars? 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Octaves(m): 4:11pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
dumo1:MR cars are not the same as RR cars. RR cars have some outstanding advantages that front mounted engines don't have like stronger acceleration and braking. apart from that, they have some inherent over steering and stability issues, which of course can be minimized in high performance cars with ingenious engineering. mid engine cars have a nearer even weight distribution than rear engined cars. The VW beetle is a nice classic car that drives well, but that won't stop some of the disadvantages inherent in its design to manifest in extreme conditions. 1 Like |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Denn(m): 4:40pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
Octaves: I have owned many beetles and used it as a daily driver for some months, travelling across abeokuta to Lagos through ifo at least once a week during these periods. Top speed was around 120km/h but the car got to that speed really fast. Traction was sure and vehicle felt like a German through corners. Front gets too light if the power delivery is proportionally too huge. A beetle with less than 100hp at the wheels will do just fine, infact too fine with that set up 3 Likes |
Re: Volkswagen Beetle Restoration by Denn(m): 4:42pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
Octaves: You sound too theoretical. Have you driven a beetle at high speeds before? 3 Likes |
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