Baja bugs, dune buggies, sand rails or race cars,
Jeff Hibbard's book, "Baja Bugs & Buggies" is undoubtedly "The
Bible" for building VW based off-road vehicles. A long time desert
racer, Hibbard has "been there", and "done that", condensing a
lifetimes worth of wxperience into an easily readable, highly
informative work that will answer many of your questions, and set
you thinking in new directions.
While this book was written and then updated several
years ago, nearly all of the information is still very relavent.
Broken down into sections, the tome covers chassis building and
preperation, engine and body mods, installing "Baja bug" kits,
shock absorbers / springing, King-link vs. Ball joint front
suspensions and a whole lot more.
Questions about chassis set-up? Answered. Questions
about "desert proofing" your engine? Answered. Hibbard even goes
into driving tips for the desert!
In any motorsport, safety is a major concern, and
BB&B covers the subject in detail. Restraint systems, proper
mounting and construction of roll cages, gasoliene safety and fire
supression are gone over in detail, emphasizing their importance at
every opportunity.
Highlights
Oil and filtration tips
Suspension mods and ideas
Body mods
wheel & tire advice
Building an engine for YOUR needs
Installation of many parts
Roll cage fabrication designs & tips
Skid plates, and why you need them
.Driving, safety and other advice
The Verdict - "Must have".
For the off-road bound VW owner, there is no book
finer. On par with Muir's "Idiot Manual", Hibbard's knowledge &
advice are second to none, While updated information exists on
several topics throughout the book, it remains an invaluble
rescource for the neophyte and veteran V-dubber alike.
