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Been looking on CL myself lately.
 
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Looking for the same. But not looking to break the bank either.
 
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Only seen pics but what I've seen its bad ass.
 
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No you are speaking my language!!

Word of advice- when you are searching for a baja on CL- I had good look when I entered "street legal" in the search. You get a wide variety of stuff including motorcycles and off road cars. Good luck, they are out there and their are some good deals on stuff depending on your budget.
 
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Ballsdeep said:
No you are speaking my language!!

Word of advice- when you are searching for a baja on CL- I had good look when I entered "street legal" in the search. You get a wide variety of stuff including motorcycles and off road cars. Good luck, they are out there and their are some good deals on stuff depending on your budget.
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If you see anything, don't be afraid to post a link.
 
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I've seen better deals on CL in Az.
 
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Put me on the "want" list as well ... wifie won't ride dirt in a SxS ... those threads about Mammoth / Hartley Springs got me Jonesin'
 
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shueman said:
Put me on the "want" list as well ... wifie won't ride dirt in a SxS ... those threads about Mammoth / Hartley Springs got me Jonesin'
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There's one sitting on the side of the road in Parker. It's a beater and the price reflects it, 2,800 as I recall.
 
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Baja was my first car, loved that thing. will always have a soft spot for them.
 
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I like the look of that bug, except the fuel cell in the cockpit and the harnesses that will kill you.
 
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Bad ass, is this yours? :thumbsup
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No, it's my best buds. He's in the off road industry so the car has been well cared for. He's owned it for the last 10 years or so. Looks nothing like it did when we picked it up.

I've spent thousands of miles driving and riding bitch throughout Mexico in it. Another thousand through Glamis and Ocotillo. It has never left us stranded.

It's a great car but this is nothing compared to what he's usually riding in so the other toys stay and this goes to someone who will use it more than he does.
 
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LargeOrangeFont said:
I like the look of that bug, except the fuel cell in the cockpit and the harnesses that will kill you.
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The car was built for the long haul in mind. 500+ miles in Mexico. Nowhere else really good to put a sizable tank. The cheesy spun aluminum tanks will fit under the hood but don't get you very far. It can be changed pretty easy for the weekend warrior type.
 
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havasu2 said:
I get what you're saying about harness, but where else can the fuel cell go?
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I think he meant THAT fuel cell, without regard for it's location. It's not a real cell...its big scepter gas can without a spout basically. Get a proper steel cell with a bladder.
 
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havasu2 said:
I get what you're saying about harness, but where else can the fuel cell go?
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In the front where it was stock. That cell looks big for more range though so it probably would not fit. I'd do a bulkhead or firewall just for extra security to keep you away from the box full of fuel and replace that cell with a real fuel cell. The cell is contained in the cage it looks like, which is good.

Not knocking the car really, it looks bad ass. I'd just add a couple extra safety features. Also the cage needs a harness bar or the harnesses reconfigured. It would be pretty safe after that.
 
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rivrrts429 said:
The car was built for the long haul in mind. 500+ miles in Mexico. Nowhere else really good to put a sizable tank. The cheesy spun aluminum tanks will fit under the hood but don't get you very far. It can be changed pretty easy for the weekend warrior type.
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I get it, you don't have too many options with a bug. If I bought it, I would just make the changes I outlined. Seems like a pretty good deal for a capable car.

I know the car is 10 lbs of shit in a 5 lb bag, but I would have been pretty compelled if there was a back seat, or at least room for one.
 
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LargeOrangeFont said:
I get it, you don't have too many options with a bug. If I bought it, I would just make the changes I outlined. Seems like a pretty good deal for a capable car.

I know the car is 10 lbs of shit in a 5 lb bag, but I would have been pretty compelled if there was a back seat, or at least room for one.
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You're correct, all easy/cheap fixes. It used to have a back seat but it was a waste unless you were an 8 year old lol

Just a cruiser to go have a good time in and still be street legal for $15k. It gets a ton of attention.
 
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rivrrts429 said:
You're correct, all easy/cheap fixes. It used to have a back seat but it was a waste unless you were an 8 year old lol

Just a cruiser to go have a good time in and still be street legal for $15k. It gets a ton of attention.
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I have a 3 year old..so yea that would have worked.

The footprint on this is just a little wider and longer than a 4 seat RZR I'd imagine, right?
 
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SHOCKtheMONKEY said:
School me on the problem with the belts???
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Compressing your spine in the event of a collision.

The belt should ALWAYS rest or be anchored ABOVE your shoulders, not below.

Think of how your body will react driving forward.
 
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