SLEEPER BUG: 517 HP Subaru-Powered 1973 VW Super Beetle | EP1

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  • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
    @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +447

    Welcome to the first video on my channel! If you're having fun, please subscribe and check out other episodes.

    • @joeytingzon4265
      @joeytingzon4265 3 года назад +15

      Your super cute ,

    • @MrUltraworld
      @MrUltraworld 3 года назад +9

      It's got so much torque, it doesn't matter what gear you're in.

    • @grizzlyaddams3606
      @grizzlyaddams3606 3 года назад +3

      Yeah, yeah I was born in 1973 too...
      Or that's what she wants you to think!0)

    • @charlespeterson5572
      @charlespeterson5572 3 года назад +4

      Wonder what the final cost was on this beast

    • @jazpanoz4996
      @jazpanoz4996 3 года назад +3

      2mins too short for me!

  • @MP-zv6fm
    @MP-zv6fm 3 года назад +5605

    It was at this moment, that he realized he didn't like other people driving his car.

    • @keithwiebe1787
      @keithwiebe1787 3 года назад +179

      He was worried about his life.

    • @garychandler4296
      @garychandler4296 3 года назад +143

      And I don't blame him!

    • @brianhood2363
      @brianhood2363 3 года назад +82

      Oh... oh no... I skipped ahead and couldn't watch past 17:10

    • @Coyote-pj1iu
      @Coyote-pj1iu 3 года назад +85

      She being hard headed as hell !!!!

    • @tropicthndr
      @tropicthndr 3 года назад +116

      He’s too timid, wish he would just shut the hell up and let her drive it.

  • @nwcustomdecals
    @nwcustomdecals 2 года назад +768

    i love that you can see the fear in his eyes when hes driving his own car. Thats when you know hes doing something right

    • @f.h.9606
      @f.h.9606 2 года назад +30

      "A car is fast enough when you are standing in front of it and you are frightened to unlock it." Walter Röhrl, Worlds greatest rally driver

    • @The_Gallowglass
      @The_Gallowglass 2 года назад +12

      Going fast ain't fun unless you're going fast enough to scare yourself a bit.

    • @benedictcumberbatch4275
      @benedictcumberbatch4275 2 года назад +11

      That’s probably your mind telling your body that if you crash your going to get F’d up

    • @v8beamer
      @v8beamer 2 года назад +10

      It's a healthy respect for the monster he's created.

    • @humanactivated1017
      @humanactivated1017 2 года назад +10

      That's the look when you get an uncontrolled stiffie at age 55

  • @Gordofromthebx
    @Gordofromthebx 2 года назад +1802

    His face expressions when hes driving is too funny. Its like its scaring the shit out of him but he cant stop giving it gas

    • @dw4lubu
      @dw4lubu 2 года назад +19

      This lol

    • @jamiepaolinetti5087
      @jamiepaolinetti5087 2 года назад +49

      No way I get in that car with that dude driving.

    • @mlinecomposites1
      @mlinecomposites1 2 года назад +39

      How bout his face when she’s screwing up on grinding the gears🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️😂

    • @Gordofromthebx
      @Gordofromthebx 2 года назад +16

      @@mlinecomposites1 he was like dammit lol

    • @mlinecomposites1
      @mlinecomposites1 2 года назад +28

      @@Gordofromthebx she kinda pissed me off talking about how many cars she’s driven, then she looks like she knows nothing about shifting 🤨😂

  • @ChinaVwAirCooled
    @ChinaVwAirCooled 7 месяцев назад +83

    This 517 HP Subaru-Powered 1973 VW Super Beetle is a jaw-dropping blend of classic style and modern power. It's a true testament to the creativity and skill of the builder, transforming an iconic car into a performance beast while keeping its vintage charm intact. It's not just a car; it's automotive art on wheels. Stunning work!!!

  • @rztrzt
    @rztrzt 3 года назад +2663

    The best anti-theft device in the US is a manual gearbox...

    • @SnowbordrWRX
      @SnowbordrWRX 3 года назад +189

      especially a dog box with no synchros!

    • @sweetassugar2076
      @sweetassugar2076 3 года назад +27

      Too funny

    • @TheAgentAssassin
      @TheAgentAssassin 3 года назад +106

      Weird ,I live in the US and grew up on manual gearboxes. 🙋

    • @MaaveMaave
      @MaaveMaave 3 года назад +9

      @Alexander Freeman that's what they do in Jamaica

    • @rneoman
      @rneoman 3 года назад +42

      Yeah my brother married an american and despite her living in Ireland for the last 15 years she still won't or can't drive a manual. Automatics here are pretty uncommon

  • @carlgarrard9710
    @carlgarrard9710 2 года назад +198

    I was fixated on John's face while HE was driving. He's all subdued, like a college history professor at first, but you see this wild side in him that silently loves the adrenaline etc... lol. It's hilarious. I love people that shock me (appear one way, but have another hidden side to them), in a way he's a sleeper himself so the car is a fitting project to his personality.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  2 года назад +9

      Thank you for watching..glad you enjoyed it!!

    • @zes3813
      @zes3813 10 месяцев назад

      wrg

    • @greg1268
      @greg1268 9 месяцев назад +1

      What a fitting comment!!! So perfect the way you worded it.

  • @nickmanji
    @nickmanji 3 года назад +564

    John literally looks like a mad scientist driving that thing

    • @flatlineoptimism2600
      @flatlineoptimism2600 3 года назад +12

      He looks like John McEnroe wearing sunglasses.

    • @Stewart_de_Baker
      @Stewart_de_Baker 3 года назад +8

      He may not be a mad scientist, but he's definitely a mad mechanic!

    • @Sam-uy7oq
      @Sam-uy7oq 3 года назад +8

      He also looks absolutely terrified when she takes over.

    • @PITA-kd2jn
      @PITA-kd2jn 3 года назад +9

      Doc Brown in back to the future.. lol

    • @landscapingspecialist
      @landscapingspecialist 3 года назад +5

      Definitely needs the white lab coat 🥼

  • @anothergamingchannel2656
    @anothergamingchannel2656 Год назад +291

    I was dying when he let her drive. It was like a nervous dad letting his kid drive for the first time lol

  • @paulballard4243
    @paulballard4243 3 года назад +459

    Best line tho, “It’s like having your foot on dynamite “. He is a genius, a mad scientist that’s afraid of his own creation. John you did a beautiful job, wow

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +21

      I agree!! Thanks so much for watching!

    • @willthedjay
      @willthedjay 3 года назад +4

      He knows what the hulk is capable of... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @imcrazyforwar
      @imcrazyforwar 3 года назад +9

      I wouldn't say afraid, but respect it.

    • @edwardz.rosenthal9946
      @edwardz.rosenthal9946 3 года назад +4

      For being the first (and probably last!) time someone else drove his baby I'd say he was exceptionally composed. I'd have been green with dread and woulda done serious damage to my skivies.

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 3 года назад +5

      Have you ever seen "normal" people getting the chance to learn how to drive a Formula One car? They got the same problem as this woman: when you push the throttle too hard, you get far more power than you can handle. And you leave the tarmac. Damage. Oops. It happens before you can lift your right foot, which would probably block the rear tyres. Oops. Fast cars get you in trouble! Did I mention oversteer? Did I mention carbon brakes that do not brake when you'd appreciate it? Did I mention how tired you get, concentrating on everything important?

  • @truthsmiles
    @truthsmiles 3 года назад +360

    He puts elegantly into words what makes a great sleeper: “...increase the distance between what it looks like and what it performs like”

    • @friktionrc
      @friktionrc 3 года назад +17

      Exactly!! Amount of kids I see on YT and other social media who label a car a ‘sleeper’ when it’s got wide slick drag tires, massive engine jutting out of the engine bay and a parachute out the back 😂😂😂

    • @whosyourdaddy842
      @whosyourdaddy842 3 года назад +15

      @@friktionrc don't forget sooo many performance stickers you can't see out the side or rear windows.

    • @marcospereyra3067
      @marcospereyra3067 3 года назад +2

      @@friktionrc good

  • @garrettsmith8286
    @garrettsmith8286 3 года назад +231

    I don't know if John is more scared while she's driving or while he's driving? lol 😯

  • @AKATEATime
    @AKATEATime Год назад +22

    I've always loved the idea of a sleeper, and the fact that a stock Bug is basically an anti-performance car (even though I prefer performance cars), but a lot can be done with them. This is the PERFECT sleeper, and it's awesome you got to drive it.👍 Thanks for the great video!

  • @TidewaterC
    @TidewaterC 3 года назад +914

    Every time Nicole shifts poor John is having visions of metal shavings lol

    • @bad68chevyify
      @bad68chevyify 3 года назад +7

      🤣

    • @PACKERMAN2077
      @PACKERMAN2077 3 года назад +18

      Yet She's so respectful and Ginger about how she touches the door🤣

    • @LordPrometheous
      @LordPrometheous 3 года назад +22

      So was I. And to think he built this car himself--that makes it more painful.

    • @manoman0
      @manoman0 3 года назад +10

      Well, I have some visions of some shavings, yeah.

    • @JDub07
      @JDub07 3 года назад +22

      Meh, it's a dog box, it'd be aight. Lol

  • @jamessizemore7103
    @jamessizemore7103 2 года назад +138

    John's focus while driving and fear when Nicole was driving says it all on how intense that car is

  • @fidy8dub
    @fidy8dub 3 года назад +572

    By the look on his face when he’s driving, this car even scares John. It’s a fkn weapon!

    • @troycurrie7784
      @troycurrie7784 3 года назад +18

      I thought the same thing when I saw his mouth get as crooked as his ass end did.

    • @deadprivacy
      @deadprivacy 3 года назад +7

      those teensy wee brakes on the front....jesus...

    • @xeronicus
      @xeronicus 3 года назад +6

      Rocket powered beer can...I had a porsche powered one way back when....miss that thing

    • @johngrepo9976
      @johngrepo9976 3 года назад +4

      @@xeronicus my best friend put a 13b Mazda in his 64..you could feel the air lift it off the ground at 110..

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 3 года назад

      @@deadprivacy
      No weight in the car though. They're more than enough even given the performance levels it has.

  • @jeromeknasinski3862
    @jeromeknasinski3862 Год назад +3

    Love the VW .
    I owned a 73 Super Beatle back in the early 80s. I paid $1,000, drove it for 2 years, had it tuned so well, I was getting 42 mpg.
    Sunroof...no gas heater or a/c.
    Loved it.

  • @mouselt1
    @mouselt1 2 года назад +373

    The most painful part of this video was watching John's expression when she ground the gears. Even though I normally don't care for vehicles like this, I found this very informative and amazing what John did to this vehicle.

    • @j.w.7579
      @j.w.7579 2 года назад +18

      I couldn't bare to watch her try to shift the transmission. I quit watching it at that point.

    • @Zairn12345
      @Zairn12345 2 года назад +6

      I put my VW 74 super in reverse today with no clutch. Talk about cringe. I’m an idiot. Lol

    • @paulybeefs8588
      @paulybeefs8588 2 года назад +9

      The part where he forgot the engine wasn't in the front was pretty tough to watch too

    • @Kobylad
      @Kobylad 2 года назад

      @@j.w.7579 if its anything like the originals ive used they shift like shit haha

    • @encinobalboa
      @encinobalboa 2 года назад +4

      That's how to nick gears and make metal flakes. Very cringy.

  • @KevinHowell501
    @KevinHowell501 3 года назад +118

    What a great build...I'm surprised he let her drive it...this guy is a master at engineering..500 plus horsepower.in a 2000 pound car is getting it done...I love the car...thank you for showing us..

    • @ndesmini9139
      @ndesmini9139 3 года назад +2

      great build , but my personal choice is to always keep it vw body vw (porsche) engine

    • @_Briegel
      @_Briegel 3 года назад +1

      A really nice conversion.... for Germany. But what are you going to do with it in the States? You are only allowed to sneak and not really drive properly. The original 50 hp would have been more than enough for that!

    • @Diax1324
      @Diax1324 2 года назад +1

      500 HP in a 2000 lb car is damn near useless. It's got significantly more power and less tire (No aero, not to mention) than top-level GT cars, let alone lemans prototypes!
      The most usable horsepower with an old volkswagen is somewhere around 200. Wicked fast but still controllable - chassis won't be flexing like crazy, no major mods, and the kind of rubber you'll need is available for the street.

    • @amorag59
      @amorag59 2 года назад

      @@_Briegel Because people only do what they are "allowed" on the road lol #facepalm

    • @DeathhAngel1
      @DeathhAngel1 2 года назад +1

      @@Diax1324 wym? He cant drive that thing on the street because it will crash?

  • @Sovereign86
    @Sovereign86 3 года назад +147

    “You did know it was gonna get squirrley, right??”
    John: “Nope!”

  • @mdogg1604
    @mdogg1604 11 месяцев назад +4

    I learned to drive a clutch on my best friend's '56 Microbus Deluxe, all of 36 horsepower. It struggled to make it up even a slight grade without straining. That was back in '68. What great times those were. This car would have amazed and defeated all the muscle cars back then, but we probably wouldn't have lived very long........it would be like trying to tame a wild horse. Great vid, and what superb engineering went into this project!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  11 месяцев назад

      We're glad you enjoyed watching!! Thanks for the comment!!

  • @aaronwalsh7261
    @aaronwalsh7261 3 года назад +69

    I love watching his face as he's making it go fast. A nice cross between being thrilled and absolute terror.

  • @marty4723
    @marty4723 3 года назад +344

    That guy was scared to death when Nicole was driving, funny.

    • @No-vm7go
      @No-vm7go 3 года назад +19

      I would have been, too. She's scary behind the wheel.

    • @paulrobinson3528
      @paulrobinson3528 3 года назад +22

      13:40 He looks scared to death driving his own car lol

    • @paulrobinson3528
      @paulrobinson3528 3 года назад +3

      @curtis allen i'd like to pull her hair back lol

    • @cornishhh
      @cornishhh 3 года назад +5

      He reminded me of a father giving his teenage daughter her first driving lesson.

    • @dannybouchard8246
      @dannybouchard8246 3 года назад +4

      LOL He actually looked terrified when he was driving the car.... Check his face when he's driving and shifting the car....

  • @HeikosGarage
    @HeikosGarage 3 года назад +808

    I love the fact that he looked scared while driving himself.

    • @Nordlicht05
      @Nordlicht05 3 года назад +24

      From someone who said something like that while driving a 500hp very old car you maybe should be scared

    • @GediSpock
      @GediSpock 3 года назад +3

      😂

    • @m4rvinmartian
      @m4rvinmartian 3 года назад +25

      I'm pretty sure it had to do with the wailing female next to him.

    • @Stewart_de_Baker
      @Stewart_de_Baker 3 года назад +2

      @@m4rvinmartian Where's the laugh emoji?!!!

    • @HeikosGarage
      @HeikosGarage 3 года назад +10

      @@Nordlicht05 maybe you are right. 500+ hp is probably a bit much for a bug.

  • @steinsoz
    @steinsoz 5 месяцев назад +3

    I've probably watched 100s of such videos. But... this is the absolute best, hands down. The ultimate sleeper here, is Nicole herself! Just a joy to watch this, the fun, enthusiasm, passion, knowledge from two real car experts. Thank you.

  • @peterpumpkineater5927
    @peterpumpkineater5927 3 года назад +616

    This dude is terrified of his car and there’s nothing wrong with that! I love it😂😂😂

    • @zaquedavis3391
      @zaquedavis3391 3 года назад +16

      Yes there is, if he's not going to let it sing he should've just left it stock.

    • @easternwoods4378
      @easternwoods4378 3 года назад +19

      If memory serves me right, bugs went airborne at 130 MPH

    • @peterpumpkineater5927
      @peterpumpkineater5927 3 года назад +2

      @@easternwoods4378 😂😂😂💀🪦

    • @eklektikTechno
      @eklektikTechno 3 года назад +24

      And there should be a certain amount of fear with vehicles this powerful, unlike a lot these younger Hellcat owners who are wrapping around poles and under objects that don’t move.

    • @russellnotestine6436
      @russellnotestine6436 3 года назад +20

      It's OK to have a car that can kill you at any moment as long as you always remember that it can, and understand that IT wont care if it does. :)

  • @jeffpower6473
    @jeffpower6473 3 года назад +164

    “It makes the conversation shorter” every introvert classic car driver felt that 😆

    • @tayloralvidrez4342
      @tayloralvidrez4342 3 года назад

      When you get asked the same question(s) a million times the answers start to get amusing. The spotlight, figuratively, literally too, is a unique experience for a introvert

    • @doughyun3428
      @doughyun3428 3 года назад

      OMG great. John looks naturally scared. WHY would he let anyone drive it? I love her though grrrrr

  • @tanyaerskine7657
    @tanyaerskine7657 3 года назад +65

    My dad had an orange '73 Super Beetle ❤ The look on his face when she's shifting...I used to see that look on my dad's face when he was teaching me to drive. I learned on a VW bus. I was terrified. That was 35 years ago. I love manual transmissions though and always will. Thanks, Dad, I miss you so much ❤

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @shannonreed9808
      @shannonreed9808 3 года назад +4

      Had a '72 blue 1200 in the mid ' 80s,and my girlfriend was learning in it. One point, a few hundred miles from home on a weekend away, she stalled on a slight hill, she rolled backwards, screaming her head off in panic, me pulling my hair out from by my ears, screaming back repeatedly "HANDBRAKE.. HANBRAKKKKEEE!", she did, almost at the bottom of the hill, and SNAP, both cables gone at once😂. Luckily, no damage at all, and a very scary drive home the nxt day, with a slipping clutch,which had started on journey up, and now, no handbrake at all! 😳. I was slipping gears, trying to get that power down, and boy oh boy, did i shite myself on many incidents getting home. Every slight hill, may as well have been mount everest 🤣. She apologised so many times on the way home, my girlfriend, not my totally innocent little bug ❤️😅😂

    • @allenwalker1379
      @allenwalker1379 3 года назад +3

      I learned in a 72 VW bus also. That thing was cold in the Montana winter and hot in the summer. I somehow did doughnuts in a gravel pit without rolling it. I didn't tell my dad till about 20 years later.

    • @erichbrough6097
      @erichbrough6097 3 года назад +1

      Manual: the only way to go! 💯👍

    • @karlstuck6772
      @karlstuck6772 3 года назад +1

      I loved manual shifting, but by now At 67 I enjoy tue Subaru Lineartronic.

  • @Ogsonofgroo
    @Ogsonofgroo Год назад +13

    Came back to this over a year later, still one of the best ride-along/then drives, so many parts made me laugh, made my hairs stand on end, an gave me a very cheap cardio workout, wonderful beast of a VW, awesome video to watch on a rainy dismal day.

  • @timothywalsh1001
    @timothywalsh1001 3 года назад +91

    Owner is not afraid of the car...
    That look is concentration and focus.
    If anything, he is probably afraid of wrecking something that he spent 1,000s of hours designing and fabricating.

  • @tunemeister99
    @tunemeister99 2 года назад +108

    Without any synchcros in the dog gearbox makes it more challenging changing gears. Love this bug, he made it tough to drive to make it exclusively his own. Cool riding video!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  2 года назад +4

      Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed watching!!

    • @rais1953
      @rais1953 Год назад +5

      When you're skilled in using the non synchro box it can be quicker than synchro. I learned to drive on a truck with what we called "crash" gears and before long I had the gear changing perfected, even the double clutching and matching revs when changing down. You have to learn it but it's not hard to learn.

    • @DilipNandiUS
      @DilipNandiUS Год назад +3

      Non synchro gearboxes simply require timing your upshifts and Rev matching your downshifts...and can be done without the clutch in case of failure and not having to start from a complete stop.

  • @beepeefromabove1592
    @beepeefromabove1592 3 года назад +64

    That was great! The only exterior "tell" of this sleeper is the width of the rear tires. You have to come up on it from behind it to even notice the rear tires are over twice as wide as OEM's.
    Just loved this reveal, thanks.

  • @Victor-p1y9u
    @Victor-p1y9u 7 месяцев назад

    I have owned 3 VWs and I love them. One problem is you’ll freeze in the winter. They are so much fun to drive.

  • @Ottom8
    @Ottom8 2 года назад +127

    As cool as this car is; I'm more impressed by how clean and well organized his shop is. Very impressive!

    • @markw999
      @markw999 2 года назад +4

      You can always tell the guys that basically live in their shop......LOL
      Usually the coffeepot is out there and maybe even a hotplate.

    • @bushmanphotos
      @bushmanphotos Год назад

      form over function unfortunately... like the car. That thing looks gorgeous and would handle like a pig. You can put all sorts of engines in Beetles or soup up the originals to crazy horsepower but nothing makes them handle decent at high speed. They're death traps.

  • @GunrunnersFirearms1
    @GunrunnersFirearms1 3 года назад +103

    John’s such a nice guy to let Nicole drive that monster. You can tell it’s his baby, and I get it. NICE SLEEPER!!! 🤘🏼🌶💯

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +16

      Yes! He has a lot of work into it... I get it too!

    • @JohnSmith-lb6ww
      @JohnSmith-lb6ww 3 года назад

      @@NicoleJohnsonsDetour hey babe get to England and check out my saxo vtr lol, I have a harley too maybe we go for a ride?

  • @tim_bbq1008
    @tim_bbq1008 Год назад +47

    19:43 Nicole senses that John is about to say GET OUT, so she deftly changes the discussion to allow John to discuss other topics of the build rather than suffer the driver training session. Then they change seats and John proceeds to scare the crap outta Nic and himself. So fun! Thanks for sharing!

  • @moose99moose
    @moose99moose Год назад

    I learnt to drive in a VW Beetle. Years later, I bought my own and restored it. It was the 1302S, with the 1600 engine. Flat out, it could do 0 - 60. Maybe even 70.
    This is amazing. Doing without synchromesh isn’t as big a deal as you might think. It wasn’t very good on my Beetle anyway, so I spent most of my time rev matching. That and scraping ice off the inside of the windscreen in winter.

  • @JM-ho3qn
    @JM-ho3qn 3 года назад +807

    If ever a man hated for someone else to drive his car, his face says it all! Lmaooooo

    • @whywouldi931
      @whywouldi931 3 года назад +59

      it looked like he didnt even like driving his own car

    • @rocketqueen232
      @rocketqueen232 3 года назад +43

      He looks like he's scared shitless of those pulls

    • @sentra97
      @sentra97 3 года назад +15

      I would crap my pants everytime I drove that car too

    • @tenspeedtruck4083
      @tenspeedtruck4083 3 года назад +51

      Actually, it was a tad rude of her to even ask .... and especially on camera. 😊

    • @davidwidick1218
      @davidwidick1218 3 года назад +23

      @@tenspeedtruck4083 agreed. And honestly I’m surprised he agreed to it. I know I don’t let anyone drive my Hot rod

  • @RPower-be6wz
    @RPower-be6wz 3 года назад +508

    This guy was wishing he'd said "no" the whole damn time.

    • @lukesmith112
      @lukesmith112 3 года назад +17

      watching from 18:20 your comment couldn’t be more accurate 😂

    • @jamestgilkey75
      @jamestgilkey75 3 года назад +6

      😂😂😂 he's like FML!

    • @johnsuttles7577
      @johnsuttles7577 3 года назад +7

      shit made me nervous...

    • @brickbreaker9581
      @brickbreaker9581 3 года назад +2

      Lol that’s what I thought too

    • @dresheraton9276
      @dresheraton9276 3 года назад +4

      I think we all feel the same way.

  • @MD-xs6fx
    @MD-xs6fx 2 года назад +86

    John's beetle is very impressive. I built low riders years ago with relatives but my favorite was the sleeper. Still drive sleepers to this date. I was especially impressed with his choice of engine with forged internals (I wouldn't have it any other way) and the meticulously manufactured frame work. There were many other things I saw that I liked as well. I could spend days talking to someone like John. Most impressive work.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  2 года назад +4

      Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching!!

    • @tomcrosby6332
      @tomcrosby6332 2 года назад +1

      I liked the skinny exhaust pipes

    • @MD-xs6fx
      @MD-xs6fx 2 года назад

      @@tomcrosby6332 Yeah those are sweet!

  • @samanthacrisp9421
    @samanthacrisp9421 Год назад +2

    Who didn't have a Herbie Bug in the 70s? I had the flat window model, yellow, and that thing was fast and easy to work on. I had a lot of fond memories driving that car. And WOW John, you made that bug even more fun! How is that possible?! Congrats!

  • @Maxime-ho9iv
    @Maxime-ho9iv 3 года назад +215

    This guy looks so calm, and then suddenly he is driving and you can see on his face he KNOWS how this thing is dangerous.

    • @espokane
      @espokane 3 года назад +8

      It's the automotive equivalent of Little Shop of Horrors. He created a monster and now he is (rightfully) afraid of it.

    • @insomniacbritgaming1632
      @insomniacbritgaming1632 3 года назад +8

      rear engined car... while it sits quietly, it is plotting to kill the owner.

    • @feelnrite
      @feelnrite 2 года назад +3

      This thing would not wreck well.

    • @protorhinocerator142
      @protorhinocerator142 2 года назад

      I actually have seen something like this before, in a magazine back in the day.
      Someone stuffed a 426 hemi into a Gremlin. I can't imagine there being much room under that hood.

    • @billpapps4345
      @billpapps4345 2 года назад +1

      @@insomniacbritgaming1632 I had 72 vega with 6.0 lq9 Twin turbo, 5 speed. Much like this VW it wanted to kill you.When I was younger fast cars was my dream. Now that I am older, I cant keep up.

  • @billclinton6040
    @billclinton6040 3 года назад +97

    You know you've reach mad scientist level when your own creation scares you.

  • @Suge212
    @Suge212 3 года назад +84

    You can tell by the look on his face as he's accelerating that this car scares the crap out of even him.

    • @donjohnston4215
      @donjohnston4215 3 года назад +2

      Way too much torque steer in and overpowered super short wheelbase car. Especially with those tiny front tires trying to hold the rear end in a straight line. 300 HP would’ve been way more fun to drive.

    • @lawrenceklein3524
      @lawrenceklein3524 3 года назад +1

      Russell Williams; My thoughts, EXACTLY. 'Nuff said!

  • @TobyCatVA
    @TobyCatVA Год назад +3

    Showing your imperfections is so genuine and relatable.
    I have watched you expertly drive a dog box in the years after this which exhibits personal growth.
    I'm a happy fan and subscriber going through your back catalogue.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much...I appreciate that!! We're glad you enjoy watching!!

  • @bobalex6323
    @bobalex6323 3 года назад +75

    She's a beauty! Back here in Brazil we call the blue color as "Azul Calcinha" or "Panties' Blue".

    • @some1sosik
      @some1sosik 3 года назад +3

      🤣

    • @OOICU812
      @OOICU812 3 года назад +9

      The car looks good too.

    • @michaelbadami8579
      @michaelbadami8579 3 года назад +2

      Hey Bob....muchas gracias! Let us know if you run across any mindblowing cars in Brazil.
      - The Producers

    • @rareangel643
      @rareangel643 3 года назад +4

      @@michaelbadami8579 "Muchas gracias" is in spanish, you gotta say "obrigado!"

    • @veganath
      @veganath 3 года назад

      @@OOICU812 beat me to it....lol. Never gets old...

  • @sertacsilbastan
    @sertacsilbastan 3 года назад +50

    This is one of the best sleeper cars I've ever seen!!! The expression on his face while accelerating is quite a show lol. I can't imagine how exciting it must be to drive this Beetle!

    • @UMepher
      @UMepher 3 года назад +1

      You said it! That's the ultimate sleeper, largely because he put so much effort into making it look close to stock. The thing goes like a rocket, and looks to be about as hard to drive as one. I'm not really a VW fan at all, but that's a really cool car.

  • @trail.squatch
    @trail.squatch 3 года назад +218

    This guy doesn’t want to be doing this interview at all.

    • @deleted.6743
      @deleted.6743 3 года назад +6

      Sad but very true

    • @christianscustoms6429
      @christianscustoms6429 3 года назад +7

      I don’t even blame him tbh, I take it he built the car for his own enjoyment and nothing else

    • @lloydsims1573
      @lloydsims1573 3 года назад +4

      Yeah, he doesn't want the car publicized. Might not get any payoffs from sleeper street races. LOL

    • @student1979oct
      @student1979oct 3 года назад +5

      JR has always been a very modest guy. He was a professional musician for decades playing on countless soundtracks for Hollywood. Then he moved over to fabrication work in the offroad world. Yet if you met him on the street you'd never know.

    • @jlucasound
      @jlucasound 3 года назад +5

      @Skip White Not everyone thinks like you. He is a man who likes his privacy.

  • @426superbee4
    @426superbee4 Год назад +1

    I let my wife drive my 57 Chevy Belaire hot rod. When she took off, she let up on gas peddle, and it pulled a wheelie when she hit the peddle again. She didn't want to drive it any more. 😆😆 It was a sweet hot rod. I keep the body original. with all its chrome, beef up the suspension, and bigger tires and mag wheels> SHE WAS A BEAST > With the Pontiac 389> she would get it down the road big time

  • @laydonchristensen2376
    @laydonchristensen2376 3 года назад +142

    I like johns reaction to nicole’s driving

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +28

      It was priceless! hahaha

    • @ubacow7109
      @ubacow7109 3 года назад +7

      If more builds continue to be a series imma sub

    • @chiefak1163
      @chiefak1163 3 года назад +11

      Ugh... dude let her punch it!

    • @5HKNB4K
      @5HKNB4K 3 года назад +10

      "Your foot is on dynamite" 🤯😎🤣

    • @markjardine4632
      @markjardine4632 3 года назад +1

      @@ubacow7109 kkkeeeeeTap on a clip to paste it in the text box.Tap on a clip to paste it in the text box.Tap on a clip to pareerste it in the text box.

  • @paulpavlou9294
    @paulpavlou9294 3 года назад +7

    This little blue Superbug is truly blessed, my Superbug that I have had for 38 years now is mandarin red and I pray to god that one day it can enjoy some of this blue bugs treatment. What a amazingly, well engineered and beautifully built car. Congratulations to the owner/builder-job well done.

  • @loks2315
    @loks2315 3 года назад +257

    You know it’s fast even the owner has a “oh shit” face when he steps on it hahaha

    • @tevingay8030
      @tevingay8030 3 года назад +7

      Lol I was thinking I was the only one that seen his face. 😂🤣

    • @reverendbluejeans1748
      @reverendbluejeans1748 3 года назад +3

      It should be fast. The Beatle I drove was slow as hell. I thought that they as respectably fast due to Herbey's film.

    • @HighlanderNorth1
      @HighlanderNorth1 3 года назад +3

      🤔 Yeah, I love how at 18:32 he gets scared and yells, "wooah, woah", but then just 18 secs later, he says, "no, you ain't scaring me".... 😁

    • @kenhir927
      @kenhir927 3 года назад +3

      He looks like a crazy cartoon when he mashes the throttle haha!

    • @stevemitz4740
      @stevemitz4740 3 года назад

      @@tevingay8030 It would like driving on an Icey mountain rode with cliffs on both sides! How fun would that be?

  • @richj120952
    @richj120952 7 месяцев назад +1

    Sleeper VW beetles have been around for decades. I remember someone building a V8 powered one back in the 1960's/70s. So not a new concept. That being said, good job on this one. Of course, anyone listening to it start and idle will know immediately that this is not a normal VW beetle or super beetle.

  • @larrymoskowitz7309
    @larrymoskowitz7309 2 года назад +137

    Poor John -- he looked like he was going to lose his cookies in anticipation of Nicole driving his pride and joy! You can't really blame him, that is one very cool bug!

    • @kaigongfu
      @kaigongfu 2 года назад

      yeah i would not let her drive it. moslty for fear of her hitting the gas when there is oncoming traffic, a death wish for sure.

    • @zvotaisvfi8678
      @zvotaisvfi8678 2 года назад +2

      You would think she would have done better what with the knowhow?

    • @Vl0gWithAb
      @Vl0gWithAb 2 года назад +2

      @@zvotaisvfi8678 It has no synchros in the dog box transmission. Of course its going to be harder to change gears, therefore more challenging to drive.

    • @johndoe-zd9lb
      @johndoe-zd9lb 2 года назад +10

      @@dohabandit after watching her shift....no way in hell

    • @janschroder1559
      @janschroder1559 2 года назад

      Gas Grass or Ass, nobody drives my car for FREE !

  • @michaeldose2041
    @michaeldose2041 3 года назад +93

    John looks absolutely terrified every time he gives it gas. He looks horrified every time Nicole does anything. It's a death trap, I want one.

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer 3 года назад

      I want one also.

    • @Reman1975
      @Reman1975 3 года назад +1

      Cars like this might be fun to drive occasionally, but they're way too unrefined to be used as as actual transport. Also, that kind of "On/Off" power delivery without traction control means you're always at the mercy of the weather. If you drove it somewhere and there was an unexpected light shower, the return trip would go from being "Fun" scary to "OMG, I don't want to be doing this" scary instantly.
      I've tried to use track spec cars (Though none as wild as this one) as my only car a couple of times in my life, and after a while I'd always get to the point where, if I actually had to drive somewhere, I'd borrow a van from work rather than use the car. After a couple thousand miles you learn that big power, straight cut dog boxes and ceramic puck clutches might sound cool, but are NOT what you want on the road.

    • @michaeldose2041
      @michaeldose2041 3 года назад +1

      @@Reman1975 I didn't say I want to drive one I just want one.

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer 3 года назад

      @@Rimrock300 I agree with you on all points you stated. He is one heck of a fabricator as well! Fred

    • @JohnReynolds661
      @JohnReynolds661 3 года назад

      @@Rimrock300 I couldn't have said it better. I like to build them, owning and driving them isn't that important. My daily is a Honda Accord with a CVT transmission. Boring, smooth and safe.

  • @vladtheimpala5532
    @vladtheimpala5532 3 года назад +95

    On the one hand you have the guys who saw “Fast and Furious” and then went out and bought a lot of fancy looking doo dads and stuck them on their Hondas and Toyotas to give the illusion of a tuner.
    On the other hand, you’ve got this guy

    • @alwaysopen7970
      @alwaysopen7970 3 года назад +1

      He considers a Tuna to be fish in a tin. Tuners apparently believe a loud exhaust makes you go faster. Its what they do around here other than stick, bolt or screw parts from Auto Zone on their cars. Irrelevant rear spoilers have run their course.

    • @geneb5482
      @geneb5482 3 года назад +1

      You forgot put too small of tires on wide rims and run negative camber

  • @oldeenglish8058
    @oldeenglish8058 4 месяца назад

    Well done Nicole! The key here is you get to know the RATIOS of the gearbox you are driving - Very difficult as every syncro gearbox is different. To my point - I'm a retired accredited semi truck driver instructor. Semi truck transmissions do not have0syncros, but each gear separation is the same RPM difference, so the spacing is is a constant. When you know the spacing you listen to the rpm's and shift shift accordingly. Many truck drivers shift without the clutch once underway extending clutch life. Shifting an syncro-less automobile transmission is much more difficult task! Happy trails and well done!

  • @uncomfortabletruth1548
    @uncomfortabletruth1548 3 года назад +211

    Her: Hits 50mph
    Him: WHOA!
    He hated every second of her driving.

    • @TheFusedplug
      @TheFusedplug 3 года назад +11

      Maybe because she was rushing it too much before mastering how to shift properly :)

    • @ClickoZen
      @ClickoZen 3 года назад +10

      I hated her driving a little bit as well, just so you guys know he isn't alone. Asskisser

    • @vittorioymbang7972
      @vittorioymbang7972 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, I know me too lol I couldn’t take it I had to fast forward though it.

    • @erikmyers3888
      @erikmyers3888 3 года назад +6

      Did you see his face when HE was driving?

    • @MadScientist267
      @MadScientist267 3 года назад

      Pretty sure she was looking for "D" the whole time 🤣

  • @MrNineties
    @MrNineties 3 года назад +91

    When you took over the car John's reactions were priceless. He was sweaaaating.

  • @rollinwithunclepete824
    @rollinwithunclepete824 3 года назад +457

    It was like watching a Dad teaching his daughter how to drive a stick shift. Enjoyed this video immensely!

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +16

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

    • @myfantasy4u296
      @myfantasy4u296 3 года назад +22

      Why weren’t they double clutching? For those who don’t know what that is, you’re in a gear, you put the clutch in, shift into neutral, let the clutch out and rev the engine, put the clutch in again and shift into the next gear without grinding. I had a 1950 International Harvester Metro delivery van without synchromesh. A little tricky at first, but once you are use to it, you don’t even think about it.

    • @albrown1812
      @albrown1812 3 года назад +2

      I felt the same way

    • @mrrc3963
      @mrrc3963 3 года назад +3

      @@myfantasy4u296 aka granny clutching. Never even knew that was a thing since all my cars always had synchros. I'm sure you can get used to the process but it's hard to invision it. Heard that truckers still do it because it makes trucking easier.

    • @perterslse2543
      @perterslse2543 3 года назад +3

      @@myfantasy4u296 I was learned the same driving trucks in the army in the 80'ies. It was the Danish infantry, and we had some really old trucks, probably left overs from WW2.
      Shift up, double clutch, shift down skift to neutral, hit the gas and shift down... not so bad when you get used to it

  • @stargazeronesixseven
    @stargazeronesixseven Год назад

    We should wane ourselves from the Bad Habits of building cars or bikes just for more Speed ( we can't really used in normal traffic or Loud Noise that disturbing others who're trying to study , work or sleep! ) Should planned & built cars or bikes that are Safe , Healthy , Easier to Maintain & Happy to Drive & to Own! Love VW Beetle , so Cute & Iconic >>> Should build useful one that function like a 5~Door AeroHatchback! Thank You So Much for the efforts & for sharing! 🌷🌿🌍💜🕊

  • @hurricanesrule4959
    @hurricanesrule4959 3 года назад +114

    Nothing pisses me off more than someone thinking they need to slam the door on my Bug. That is a beautiful conversion

    • @charleswittmer2477
      @charleswittmer2477 3 года назад +8

      the problem is as you know if the other door is open it shuts so very easily. On a sun roof model the top lets the air out. They need the vents like the 914 has.

    • @chillstar
      @chillstar 3 года назад +2

      @@charleswittmer2477 my "94 Mercedes E Class Estate has one way vents each side behind the rear wheels.
      Still makes a big difference when closing the door if nothing else is open compared to when a door, window or the roof is open.

    • @jasonGreenVw
      @jasonGreenVw 3 года назад +5

      I winced every time they slammed the door. I have a 1974 Super Beetle

    • @KristaMae
      @KristaMae 3 года назад +3

      When people do that, I say DID IT SHUT?! DAMMMMM

    • @gordonfichtner1089
      @gordonfichtner1089 3 года назад +4

      If Teddy Kennedy had been driving a VW Beetle, he would have become President.

  • @HenauderTitzauf
    @HenauderTitzauf 3 года назад +12

    This is a great build, loved it. I had a 1965 for five years. Drove it in South Carolina, Panama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois and Indiana. Even got a speeding ticket in Panama for going, supposedly 35 in a 25 zone. Got to be aware of ANY Road signs no matter where they are!!! Bought a boat, needed a truck, hated the truck, wanted(too late) my vw back.

  • @kenhiett5266
    @kenhiett5266 2 года назад +77

    John's like me. The shorter the conversation, the better and silence is pure gold. My favorite people are the ones you can be around in complete silence without feeling awkward.

    • @SevaTeachesSound
      @SevaTeachesSound 2 года назад +2

      say no more.

    • @sliderdriver1
      @sliderdriver1 2 года назад +7

      Your like me! My wife calls it anti social.... I call it peace and quiet!

    • @joejones9520
      @joejones9520 2 года назад

      my favorite people are the people on my computer screen who dont know i exist and I have complete control of whether theyre in my life or not.

    • @RetroReminiscing
      @RetroReminiscing 2 года назад

      👌👌

    • @TheTruthKiwi
      @TheTruthKiwi Год назад

      100% Ken. 100%

  • @MexicoAdventurer
    @MexicoAdventurer Год назад +1

    Same color (Ford baby blue) as my old '64 Ford Galaxy with a built 260 V8 with FMX cast iron transmission. Also a sleeper... could lift the front end off the ground from a standstill.
    My dream is to build a bug or a MR2 or Miata (or another Celica GT like my old 74) with two Hayabusa engines stuck together and twin turbos for about 900 HP. Sleeper big-time.

  • @MrPabloub
    @MrPabloub 3 года назад +35

    The face he put every time the gearbox sound when she made a shift like "I don't want this interview anymore"

  • @busterdee8228
    @busterdee8228 2 года назад +8

    This reminds me of an interview with a guy who had built 12-cylinder aircraft-engined motorcycle. When asked how fast it was, he said something like 'I'm not crazy; I'll never drive this thing.' John's concentration during the drive reminded me of it. He only smiles when he's backing off.

  • @captainKts
    @captainKts 3 года назад +311

    Dude is horrified listening to her destroy that gear box.

    • @williepie
      @williepie 3 года назад +16

      those things are built to be hammered on its fine

    • @impooter
      @impooter 3 года назад +12

      @@williepie Sure but they're also designed to be rebuilt after a very short time racing. I'm sure he doesn't want to do that.

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer 3 года назад +27

      He probably replaced the transmission oil right after she left.

    • @jody024
      @jody024 3 года назад +4

      Hew dun give a fuck. Those are made to get rebuilt.

    • @nzkiwi9
      @nzkiwi9 3 года назад +8

      I think the only reason he let anyone drive this car was because he had a camera pointed at him.

  • @Bass.Player
    @Bass.Player 11 месяцев назад

    I was working as a VW tech from 1971 until 1985. That 73 113 Super Beetle had a 63 HP 1600 cc dual port engine with a 34-pict carb.
    A plain bug was a "111" with a flat windshield and torsion bar front suspension. The Super Beetle "113" had a curved windshield and McPherson struts.

  • @captaindj9790
    @captaindj9790 3 года назад +413

    He’s like the most patient dad dealing with his hype daughter lol

    • @velikon
      @velikon 3 года назад +4

      hahaha that was pretty much what i was thinking too

    • @ChapsShrugged
      @ChapsShrugged 3 года назад +6

      @Jeff S give her some credit- she used the word "wastegate" and knew that it's exhaust🤷‍♂️ 😂

    • @PostcardsfromAlaska
      @PostcardsfromAlaska 3 года назад +7

      That guy makes the most intense face when he’s driving.

    • @patrickfitzwater5511
      @patrickfitzwater5511 3 года назад +5

      @@iameatingursnack are you sure she isn't playing "dumb" for the audience? Who's going to ask the questions for us?

    • @52Ford
      @52Ford 3 года назад +1

      @@patrickfitzwater5511 Exactly. Asking questions and hearing answers is how we learn. I'm pretty sure she was playing dumb, but even if she wasn't, at least she's asking questions.

  • @peterwilson8039
    @peterwilson8039 2 года назад +51

    I had some experiences with Super Beetles back in the day, and that swingarm rear suspension was barely adequate for the 50 hp or whatever the stock motor was. I know the original 1200cc motor was something like 35 hp, but I think the 1600cc motor in the Super Beetle was quite a bit better than that. They had great torque off the line, but no top end. I blew second gear in one doing a power shift. It sounded like a bomb exploding in the back of the car. I drove it back to the pizzeria, and told my boss, "There's something wrong with the car, it won't go into second gear." He looked at me and started shouting "YOU BASTARD!! YOU BROKE MY CAR!!"

    • @fm1224
      @fm1224 2 года назад

      Was 60hp, 73 was the pinnacle year for VW...the super Beatle was longer and that curved windshield was sweet...struts made it ride nicer, smoother!

    • @DrPhillGoode
      @DrPhillGoode 2 года назад

      I hope you paid for the repair. (Reason #5 why I don't let anyone drive my collector car.)

  • @MtnBadger
    @MtnBadger 3 года назад +6

    This man deserves a medal for his stoic display of emotion and patience when "teaching" her to drive it. If you've never driven a dog box before (what I learned on) it's a whole different deal and takes some getting used to. Combine that with a hair trigger throttle and it's something bad just waiting to happen.
    I had a yellow, '75 super beatle with fuel injection and a 5spd and that thing would haul ass! 😆
    You can put a radiator in the back and intercooler up front, massaged into the body, allowing you to keep most of your stock front end/trunk space. See the other bug that got a Subaru engine treatment and all the shoehorning they did, but it's beautiful 😀

  • @louc4130
    @louc4130 Год назад

    This brings back an embarrassing moment of mine from 1976. I had just gotten off work at a ham packing plant on Burbank Blvd, Burbank and was at a stop light in my yellow souped up 1969 Roadrunner. I had added headers, a racing cam kit, and a few other things to boost my already decent horsepower. I was more than confident that I could blow the doors off many cars that might come along, when all of a sudden this VW pulls up to me with two young women in it. The first thing that struck me was the sound that the bug made. It was not super loud, but had that very distinct radical cam rhythm and guttural exhaust that had no business coming from the VW. I also noticed that the back seat area was covered in a plastic shroud, not to mention fatty tires and the suspension being beefed up. Anyway, these two young women were just looking over at me smiling. I knew something was up! I kind of gave them this look like, I know somethings not right, but lets go for it. When the light turned green, it was on. From the moment I released the clutch and started blasting forward, that damn VW basically just bounced forward and ahead of me like someone shooting a rubber band. The race was over in seconds, I lost this one to a bug. When I caught up to them, they were laughing. What could I do. At that moment, I'd would rather be having a root canal then feel the way I felt. Well, as mentioned, that was back in 1976, so I've been over it for weeks now.

  • @dld454
    @dld454 2 года назад +39

    Nice interview Nicole! You covered this build very well. It's too bad the test drive had no editing. The test-drive video was nerve wracking to watch. I empathize with the builder and definitely with you as you showcased his treasured one off offspring. Props to John, to the build and to you for showcasing it and to you both for getting through that. The build is so clean! I will say as a shop owner who does this to Vanagon's and every other Subaru chassis, that is so clean, sterile and hospitable grade work. A+ work! It is unfortunate the VW snobs and Subaru snobs will ignore the genius behind this.

    • @Bush63Master
      @Bush63Master 2 года назад +2

      Well purists have no ability to think outside the box...this is a rocketsled without rails...I remember back in the day running across bugs retrofitted with Porsche 2180's...

    • @olsim1730
      @olsim1730 2 года назад

      My dad put a subie engine in his VW Combie...it was scary! But heaps of fun!

  • @aicsusa
    @aicsusa 3 года назад +10

    Nice bug! I have built many VW's in the last 50 years starting with my first bug at 15 yrs old, 65 now! I had a bug that ran in the 9's in the quarter-mile at 140 mph in the 1970's. That was a type 1 VW motor. I had to rebuild it after about 5000 miles. I raced it on the street at many of the local street racing groups. Lost one race in all that I did and went back the ne=xt week and beat him too. Just had to change the spark plugs it was missing from the top of 3rd and all through 4th the first time so I let off. The next week the guy swore I put another motor in the car. LOL! My last VW was an even faster Ghia in the 90's. Never raced it, so I don't know how much faster, but it was noticeable. If you build the VW trans right, it will hold that power no problem and it will shift much better. That was a bad choice of transmissions to put in that car. It is like driving a big rig diesel truck! There are transmissions that will hold twice the power this bug is putting out. I had a friend who was the teacher at VW of America and taught building transmissions. He built my trans with close-ratio 3rd and 4th gears, it never failed and I put it through hell running 9" firestone wets on the street. That car would holeshot about everyone by a good 10 car lengths racing the V8 cars. Even the V8 vega race cars couldn't keep close. The good ol days! VW's are a blast, always have been and still are today!

  • @WayFastWhitey02
    @WayFastWhitey02 3 года назад +27

    Never in my life have I wanted a VW Beetle.... until today. This thing is friggin amazing!

  • @davidmorris1879
    @davidmorris1879 Год назад +3

    The concentration on John's face when accelerating hard. What a great car, and an excellent Engineer. Well done!

  • @str8aiz
    @str8aiz 3 года назад +94

    That face of, “yep I’ll be putting in a clutch this weekend if I’m still alive.” ⚙️💥 Poor guy... glad he and his car are still naturally aspirating 😂

    • @seltenfotog3115
      @seltenfotog3115 3 года назад +2

      Bahaha! This is exactly what I was seeing in his face!!!

    • @mikehh8020
      @mikehh8020 3 года назад

      The car isn't naturally aspirating before or after the video.

  • @6or7breadsticks
    @6or7breadsticks 3 года назад +111

    I like how he admits you never know when it will get squirly. Gota be ready.

    • @carramrod8232
      @carramrod8232 3 года назад +2

      My boss let me drive his Viper GTS once...has no traction control. I almost lost it barely hitting the pedal going 60 on the highway. Scariest moment I’ve ever had behind the wheel.

    • @juhanleemet
      @juhanleemet 3 года назад +1

      I would be suspicious about the aerodynamics of that car: shape was never designed for such speed, both over the top (aerofoil?) AND under the bottom (lifting? without air dams?)

    • @kevins.5472
      @kevins.5472 3 года назад +1

      Reminds me of how Kevin Hart let his buddy drive his souped up barracuda and the guy lost it and almost killed Kevin. Only turn over your beast mobile over to an experienced muscle car driver who dosn't get freaked out when the horses under the hood decide to gallop from a slow trot. Fortunately , he warned her more than once not to rev it up and that she needed the warning.

    • @Schrankerle
      @Schrankerle 3 года назад

      It's always on the edge of being so. He should have just told her, no offense, but no one drives it but me. He gave an adequate demonstration of what could happen.

  • @vloogle4924
    @vloogle4924 3 года назад +116

    "You did know it was going to get squirrelly, right?"
    "No, I didn't. You never know."
    LOL

  • @chrisgramza8582
    @chrisgramza8582 9 месяцев назад

    I just watched the Duke video and loved it so much that I went back to your very first video. I paused it at 14:32... He's smiling, you're speechless. Amazing. Awesome build Sir.

  • @mcconn746
    @mcconn746 3 года назад +85

    I suspect he was glad when that interview was over.

    • @johnleotaud7933
      @johnleotaud7933 3 года назад +5

      She is not good at using the clutch

    • @Rawsawn
      @Rawsawn 3 года назад +2

      @@johnleotaud7933 Why would anyone let her drive anything when she cant use a clutch =| The noises, ugh i can only imagine how pissed he must be

  • @ahhcoolies
    @ahhcoolies 3 года назад +17

    that in an epic piece of work. John looked nervous when he was driving and far more so when Nicole had a go. Looks like he had good reason to, phenomenal amount of power to try to keep under control.

    • @donjohnston4215
      @donjohnston4215 3 года назад

      He’s got giant drag radials creating torque steer with stock VW tires on the front to counter it. His masterpiece isn’t finished. It would be way more fun to drive with 300 hp.

  • @ashleysteven1923
    @ashleysteven1923 3 года назад +72

    “It’s not in the front, it’s a VW. It should be in the back somewhere.” 😁 18:30 my favorite moment btw..

    • @kahuna414
      @kahuna414 3 года назад +2

      Subaru symmetrical drivetrain replaces with major torque steer.
      However, what an amazing build. amazing project.

    • @MoeMoe-dn8lv
      @MoeMoe-dn8lv 3 года назад +2

      That's funny af🤣

    • @chrisbaker121924
      @chrisbaker121924 3 года назад +1

      Then again I guess depends how they built it. I wouldn’t have been surprised if it had been in the front 🤔.

  • @mattluckeydotcom
    @mattluckeydotcom Год назад

    She shifts that thing better than most would! What a cool Bug! I used to ride my motorcycle out there. 80mph is fast on those roads, 115 is nuts.

  • @gabemorgan3228
    @gabemorgan3228 3 года назад +111

    The amount of patience this man has is very impressive!

    • @j.w.7579
      @j.w.7579 2 года назад +4

      I thought that with him just dealing with her. She knows enough to just be dangerous.

  • @jaimesan2609
    @jaimesan2609 2 года назад +12

    John is pretty much a mechanical genius and his attention to detail is amazing. His sense of humor is a great plus. He's working on a Corvair that is going to be a badass.

  • @homerfj1100
    @homerfj1100 2 года назад +15

    Agreed that this build is squeaky clean. He's a perfectionist, probably very hard on himself. Nicole, from the get go, appears nervous although maybe she was star struck.

  • @seancrowley1065
    @seancrowley1065 Год назад

    Had a 71 Super with a 2135 cc in it with 2 2 barrel 44 Webers. 901 gearbox with a 5 speed. Thing did wheel stands until I drove it into a pole and totaled it. My favorite car ever.

  • @MV-qm9ne
    @MV-qm9ne 3 года назад +26

    When I was 16 and on a date, I thought I could teach this chick how to shift my '74 blue beetle. It was so painful. I feel for this guy!

    • @douglaswilliams6834
      @douglaswilliams6834 3 года назад +5

      Yep, except yours had 50 HP and this one has 500. It's like a roller skate with a rocket on it.

    • @sweetassugar2076
      @sweetassugar2076 3 года назад

      She did fine actually better than him

  • @bentleygt3716
    @bentleygt3716 3 года назад +19

    you guys literally made a 58 year old man tear up !!!. i swear.
    OMG. I LOVE this car. thank you.

  • @billyellisjr.6016
    @billyellisjr.6016 3 года назад +54

    When she said, "your gonna have to show me how to drive it. The gears and everything..." John was like, "WTF?" "I do?" 😂😂😂

  • @sluggou812beotch
    @sluggou812beotch 11 дней назад

    Watching you is like watching a ghost. Nicole you are the doppelganger of my late aunt Linda. I miss her very much and you bring a little tear of joy into my world. New sub

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  9 дней назад

      Wow, what a kind thing to say! I'm touched that you see a resemblance!! Thank you for the sub..we appreciate it!!

  • @Moondoggy1941
    @Moondoggy1941 3 года назад +56

    I used to have a 85 Ford Mustang GT I had a rule, never race a VW if he wants to race you.

    • @CineGui
      @CineGui 3 года назад +3

      hahaha but the fun is in loosing to faster cars

    • @oxyrisin
      @oxyrisin 3 года назад +4

      I was gonna comment similar. Had an 88 LX and I never underestimated a beetle!

    • @jamesweaver7755
      @jamesweaver7755 3 года назад

      😁😁😁

    • @papaannefranku9693
      @papaannefranku9693 3 года назад +1

      The 85 gt was also a slow car soooo....

    • @herbienbrian2
      @herbienbrian2 3 года назад +3

      The old saying used to be never trust a beetle with a decklid that doesn't fit right. 😉

  • @dustinwebster6349
    @dustinwebster6349 3 года назад +15

    Nicole: "You did know it was gonna get squirrly, right?!?"....
    John: "No, you never know!"
    Lol. What a crazy car build. It's worth going to John's page to see more, including some data on acceleration to show just how quick it really is.
    Thanks for sharing the fun!!!

  • @DaFlyingMarMar
    @DaFlyingMarMar 3 года назад +27

    I love this girls enthusiasm about cars, it's beautiful

  • @douglasjoaquim3990
    @douglasjoaquim3990 7 месяцев назад

    Right here in Brazil, the Beetle are called "Fusca". There are some guys that also replaces the original engines for a Subaru's engines, so they call them "Subarusca". Sometimes they also replaces the hole suspension (Double A) and breaking system. It´s so nice to see.

  • @MP33dave
    @MP33dave 3 года назад +99

    "Its like having your foot on dynamite" oh my.

    • @macelius
      @macelius 3 года назад +2

      I imagine it's prone to the same kind of snap oversteer as a porche.

    • @MP33dave
      @MP33dave 3 года назад +2

      @@macelius ageee but what I think he meant was that if you get into it and shift wrong the engine would blow up.

  • @2BugsandaBack
    @2BugsandaBack 3 года назад +50

    Such an awesome, awesome car.
    I love how even the guy that built it looks scared of how fast it is!

  • @JohnReynolds661
    @JohnReynolds661 3 года назад +104

    Congrats Nicole, the episode turned out really nice.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +18

      Thanks John! Your bug is off the charts! Loved loved LOVED working with you on this episode

    • @dustinwebster6349
      @dustinwebster6349 3 года назад +11

      John, you're so awesome to let her drive that wild ride! When I saw your video of you driving it, I had no clue how it had to feel. Seeing Nicole's reactions was priceless! Thanks for sharing the fun!!!

    • @mack1541
      @mack1541 3 года назад +5

      John very very nice car, i'm in the middle of building a 4x4 1303 Beetle in the UK at the moment.

    • @NicoleJohnsonsDetour
      @NicoleJohnsonsDetour  3 года назад +10

      Wow!!! Keep us posted on how it turns out! 🤙

    • @j.wright5918
      @j.wright5918 3 года назад +1

      I saw the build videos before and instantly knew it was that same car! Nice job! I’m gonna go throw my beetle away now...... hahaha