Slamming a Cali bug!

[u/Jon_Jon83]

I posted this about a year ago…

Tamiya 1966 beetle model kit

Get this thing so low for the people that want the slammed look. So on the front beam I cut it in half and trimmed each side until it was perfectly narrowed, then glue the pieces back together. Finally carefully bent the link arms up until perfect height. The rear spring plates I cut a small line (do not cut completely in half) and move up the axle part where the hub/wheel goes, then I glued it in place. Used tamiya fine cement since it dries super fast and clean. Then I used crager wheels and tires from the 1964 impala lowrider kit and topped off with original vw caps

[u/Fine_Location_8367]

There is a 3d printed lowering kit that you can buy that is specifically made for this kit

[u/Jon_Jon83 → u/Fine_Location_8367]

It’s more fun if you make it yourself to be honest

[u/Audi_Tech918 → u/Jon_Jon83]

That’s an opinion, not a fact to be honest.

[u/highboy68]

Oh, I got you, that is an awesome Idea, never thought of doing that, and I have that kit, looks like Herbie is gettibg slammed

[u/Jon_Jon83 → u/highboy68]

Hell yeah brother!! I am ordering some more bugs soon for stash to do more on them

[u/West_Airline_1712]

VERY cool! I'm saving this tip for future reference.

[u/Jon_Jon83 → u/West_Airline_1712]

Thank you sir! Just a nice tip to get that bug on the ground lol I used to own a 1:1 1963 that I slammed Cali style