Destroyed MR2 Transformed into Widebody VW Bug + Turbo K-Swap

2.5 years of work resulted in something cooler than I even thought possible. We proudly present to you the worlds first and only VW Bug using a Toyota MR2 chassis with a Honda K20 engine swap.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Latest bug video [3” widened rear fenders] kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIaXnWWKarRpjM0

[@vincecalabrese5131]

Garage idiots,not a place I would send my car?????

[@RonNorman-qu4qz]

Dude I'm a little late to the party by about old one year but all I can say is great job right on man

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

@@RonNorman-qu4qz thanks!!!

[@jelle8754]

Great video! Also, your voice isn't that bad, you're a funny man, I think you could do the voiceovers just fine. Keep up the great work!

[@caveone-365]

I too have been watching this build series since the beginning, and I think it came out better than expected for the most part. I gove credit for all the experimentation that was done on this chassis to see what works and what could be improved on. Thats what makes it a real build that's actually raced and driven hard instead of just parked and polished. Thanks for sharing this, it was nice to look back on the project as a whole from where ot started. Keep up the great work 👍

[@swank1975]

WHOA! Yota chassis, Honda Engine IN THE BACK, and 2 halves of a VW body with metal down the middle. The confidence and lunacy it takes to see something like this through to the end is super impressive. Props.

[@romobernal1230]

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[@Motor7710]

I'm very impressed. Love seeing you think outside the boring BOX! Turned out beautiful!👏

[@lloydshondabordello]

This is amazing and has been one of the greatest series of 2021. Thank you for getting there, keep going.

[@felixcat9318]

You never, ever should apologise for having something to say! Especially when its about your project on your channel. And particularly when its this good! This is outstanding stuff! Subscribed.

[@davids5080]

Ive kept up 90% along the way... i forgot how much actually went into the jobe. I knew it had been some time but completely forgot about all the cutting and welding. Thanks for this one great reminder of what it took. Congratulations Preston youve definitely earned it. And your "team" as well. (Edit) Personally I think she came out freaking beautiful man!! Would love to see it in person going down a track one day.

[@billyclone4289]

As an owner of both MR2’s and my first car a 1965 VW bug this is the best Bug ever ! My 65 VW was even Blue.

[@racerx2084]

Absolutely love the bug. Didn’t realize it was a mr2 underneath n a chopped in half shell. Love the “ patina“ n the Gatling gun exhaust tip.

[@riaanvrey2409]

Been watching the whole build over the years Preston and you deserve to now enjoy it

[@adelsonqueiroz1930]

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[@FrgottenFrshness]

@@adelsonqueiroz1930 ???

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’m a VW guy, even says it in my name. Been watching since the beginning and it didn’t bother me when you cut the car. You had a vision and it’s been awesome watching you accomplish your goals and dreams. Can’t wait to see the car get faster and your driving get better.

[@Cerberus984]

The classic bug platform is the basis for majority of kit cars produced in history. They'd only be mad if the person never completed the project.

[@erickillg811]

There’s a lot of work that went into that project congratulations on a project well done. Don’t worry about the haters they will get over it.All the haters are just jealous they don’t have the talents and ambitions to create something like this nice work

[@philipbottrill8450]

Hey mate from New Zealand, I subed for 3 reasons, 1 you pretty much never curse, 2 your humor is very funny and witty and 3 your talent is out the gate!!! Love your work brother!!!

[@thingsyoumightneedtoknow2422]

Mate you should be proud of your self for what you have done the cars amazing it really is I have followed the build from the start and was well worth the wait for the end result 👍

[@ZaredFox]

such a crazy amount of work to get that kind of build done but there is nothing better than getting to enjoy a car you put so much time into

[@danielkeene1623]

Love the minimalist presentation, but now I have to go thru and watch a more in depth version. Just left me with lots of questions about the build.

[@RonaldFinger]

What an absolutely insane build. Fantastic work!

[@omarcorona3345]

What the Ron doin?

[@itsme_allanp9957]

The car turned out way better than I thought it would. I have been following this build since the beginning. Seeing it without the body kinda makes me want to build an MR2 drift cart now. Also, I would buy a poster of the pic of the bug with both doors open. Kudos to the photographer.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

It’s a blast with no body!

[@sajedb]

Don’t forget to thank the washing machine for sponsoring its panels 😂

[@semhouben6300]

Wait is this the guy I saw on TikTok? I’ve a vague memory of the washing machine 😂

[@600wheel]

The car turned out so well and you were right the upbeat song was much better than the other ones

[@RC3rdparanormal]

Let's do this Preston!! Bro like I said before . I'm very proud of you! Man you stuck to it. You envision what you wanted and you knocked it out of the park proud of you bro!!

[@jameswyllie9608]

From start to finish you have brought the project a long way you've built something in your own style with your own ideas and tested ad developed your skills further keep testing your skills and putting more cool shit like this out on the track

[@blaqqofficial3132]

You may say you don’t know how to drive, but you’re one hell of a gifted mechanic.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@jbjunior2008]

Greetings from Brasil! Guess what? Only one thing left: lower the ceiling! This project is a great inspiration for us! Congratulations!

[@mket_design]

Dude the last couple off years was pure enjoyment. And still is.👌👍

[@davehyde6207]

Hey the whole project is a credit to you all...great engineering, fab finish you all should be proud

[@wolfparty4234]

Lol, it reminds me of a high school auto shop class project that went the other way when the teacher was out fir being sick for 6 months!!! But I love it thou!!!

[@1mangostick]

I came in late in the build and not even sure how I found the channel but I'm in for the haul now. This build is probably one of the most original ideas concerning a mr2 and beetle. I think it's fantastic. Keep it up, man!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks Shawn!!!

[@briangallogly9797]

Love the beetle, been thinking about something similar for years but with a Subaru but doubt it will ever happen. This is one of the coolest videos I have seen - absolutely love what you have done, must have been a hell of a lot of hard work and I admit it's way cooler than the WRX - better fit and you actually did it... hats off....

[@wescoupland3985]

Honestly I have this taste in my mouth for the German bug it has ran in my family since the 60s as my Grandmother owned both the super B and a regular beetle.

[@jadajada405]

the whole way of the build you learned and improved so much . respect sir . bigg 😋 five from the Netherlands

[@rhettfarnum]

I didn't realize how early in the project I actually started! Dude, you've done amazing things with this car. I'd admire your willingness to just hack into stuff and go at it! As far as making the car faster, as long as the motor is safe with the tune it has, learn to drive it before adding more power. Your future self, teammates, family and friends will all be happy you did.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you man. Much appreciated

[@RaceJan]

Epic sums it up nicely.. Nice to see what happens when a guy has a vision and sticks to it. Lots of hard work paid off!

[@RJDCR]

thanx for re-inventing the Bug...very kool

[@mikecoldsnow5464]

dont let he vw bug haters hate, you brought that bug back to life. Gj looks great.

[@chrisbeverly7266]

Great little recap but for people that wasn't here along the have not ideal the real challenge this was along the way. Day job,work in your shop ,and working on the Jeep and this. Your recap makes it look some what easy but it was far from that! You determination and times you may have felt like giving in but you never did. Looks great and teaches that if you just keep at something no matter how long it takes can and will be a wonderful feeling. Yes things are going to go wrong and break but that's racing,hell that's live. I am loving seeing this but I'm sure not as much as you are racing it.... Great job man👏👏👍🏻

[@spoopdiewoopdie8092]

Hands down. ONE OF THE MOST BAD ASS BUILDS I HAVE EVER WATCHED LOL. GOOD SHIT MAN THING IS AMAZING !

[@TunerThings]

Purists may be mad but I'm definitely not. Proud of you for coming so far with this - def looking forward to seeing it in person one day around CO! Be well

[@cnovalles73]

You're opening commentary is hysterical, lol! Honestly, I like these build videos without a voice over & prefer music so this got a big thumbs up from me! 👍🏼

[@frankschwartz7405]

>> I like these build videos without a voice over & prefer music

[@K24_Insight_Swap]

1000% NEED A POSTER OF THE BODY OFF SHOT! All that work! Watched every video!

[@larryhall6416]

You know as much as you second guessed yourself. You kicked ass and took names. What a fantastic idea for you to show your skills. I thoroughly enjoyed this build at times it was squirrely but then I had to sit back and laugh at it You did a fantastic job Preston give yourself a Pat on the back now go have a drink and relax And start your project new one now

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you Larry, I appreciate you

[@papaw_wheelie]

Love your narrating style! Great little bug, too!

[@mr.hauskatze6055]

What a great work. This is absolutly no more beetle but its really cool

[@nickmassey9104]

Great build .Great humour .Great car loved to see yours and the cars progress 🙌

[@carlosdiaz60]

Great build... Very thoughtful and crafty... And remember kids, the one person that's gotta like the end result is u...👍

[@tvdinner325]

Excellent job. I love it. You're patina idea looks fantastic.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks!!

[@brianrosemusician]

That would be cool if you could buy this body as a kit to add to an MR2 body. That would be a fun project!

[@davidkaczmarek8551]

This is way up there on the "dumb shit I watched some guy make on the internet list." Looks great. Sick build dude.

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

Nice to see it come alltogether after all this time! Well done! I agree, that patina choice is great, and it turned out great!

[@lw_frankie8782]

Lol I honestly subscribed when I saw the bulbs popped and saw the reaction to it.

[@KristofferEk]

I don't think there is a single bug that's being driven today that is a "pure" bug. you do use the result looks amazing. and honestly I think honda purists would be madder.

[@daddosjeffery]

Out of all the things you have done, this is one of them, really enjoyed the build and can't wait to see how quick it ends up being, love the channel and keep it up mate 👌

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks Adrian!

[@garthmccarthy4911]

I have been toying with the idea of building a Nova sterling kit car body on a gen 2 MR2. This video has convinced me it's a bad idea.

[@cmattdabrat]

I remember these stages of my V8 bug build. Took me 5 years to complete. lol

[@burtgummerVerified]

Preston's is an artistic genius and entertaining as hell!! Love your narrations, you are freaking amazing in front of the camera. I crave more even while I'm watching. The editing and effects used... ugh... 3 chef kisses!!! Its great watching you problem solve, flesh out your ideas and accomplish your goals. I know you'll get better at the things you are learning because you dont give up or quit you work through it. I think you are talented AF.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks Burt, I greatly appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@mitsos_306]

Not a fan of chopped and ratrods but sure I can appreciate hard work and this is a great project! Congratulations!

[@DemeDemetre]

lol 1:08 "enjoy the music I have chosen for you"

[@lamsterdam9302]

Mr2+Bug ..Should name it Mr. Bug.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Lots of comments saying MR2 isn’t a Honda lol obviously. MR2 chassis, Honda k20 engine, VW body. Hence “Honda Powered” You’re welcome 🤪

[@e-man7997]

Lmao

[@KarasouTengu]

You gonna do more to this? Hell of a nice build!

[@brickcity9mm896]

You can't be choosing the music we want to hear and interrupting us with your plugins, this is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by we the people of the United States of America!🤷‍♂️🥴🙃😅

[@C.S.86]

I really love the paintjob. I wanna make the same on my mk1 golf. You got all my respect for this garage build! Best wishes from austria.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you! I’m pretty happy with it!

[@rustysparks8645]

Awesome. Don't about your project taking 2.5+ years, the guys at Bad Obsession Motorsport (Project Binky) took 8+ years to stuff all the mechanical & engine bits from a Toyota Celica GT4 into a Mini. Love to see you chop a land Rover 110 in half (front to back) and widen it be Humvee size. All the best for the future. A well earned 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paddij1993]

I would be proud of the results. Well done.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you, I’m pretty happy with it

[@wolfparty4234]

I really liked the video. I wasn’t really that upset you cut up 2 perfectly good bugs and parts…! But what I’m really surprised at, is there wasn’t nearly enough blood shed in this video. Knowing how much love and energy, I thought for sure there be more blood than that🤣🤣 🙏🏻❤️💪🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Hahaha next time I’ll be sure to show it all!

[@randallshelton1630]

Sick build I do think it would look really cool with actual fenders but even as is it’s awesome and an amazing accomplishment

[@justinbarrett33]

Been watching the build all the way through. Cool to watch the progression on every episode. Keep it up Preston, definitely a rad build! Oh yeah...keep up the shenanigans lol

[@landau46t]

I’m listening to the music you chose for us to listen to as I think how my Australian voice is soothing and watching vid.. Hey look ma I can multi task!

[@strexttp]

Awesome building 👌😀 excellent video !

[@wescoupland3985]

I know there's guys around that have been putting the Porsche engine supposedly it's a pretty easy swap but it's kind of common so to take an MR2 which Toyota's are amazing cars and two widen your body and all that is amazing great job buddy.

[@craigcaggiano431]

Very cool… have t watched your videos in a while but enjoyed this one ..

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

Ha, well fucking done lads. I absolutely love your straight up sarcasm! Great video, great effort. Enjoy it, you earned it.

[@renz1013]

I like how your aware that Australians are pretty tolerable when it comes to explaining but still yours isn't bad

[@garyb931]

Don't know how I got here but great job. Oh, from Australia.

[@thomasdavis5]

So awesome you got to finish that project! Really sweet ride. Your paint job inspired me to do one like it on my 89 chevy 1500. It will be orange and white. Keep up the great job and vids!

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Awesome man!!!

[@micheltremblay4774]

I love the "BUG" with a Japanese heart, the paint is awesome and it stands out in a crowd. The next one in line is the "Jevette", that too needs work to best the "BUG" and I'll be watching every video posted. You are nearly at 100K subscribers, you need to plan something special like a 1 on 1 chat with a contest winner(s) Take care Preston.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Good idea Michel!

[@t1bud42]

It’s great to see how far it has come my only complaint is the front it looks cobbled together might just be me. Get that car dialed in so we can see some more passes.

[@logandonovanpillay3939]

Car looks epic .Brilliant build

[@luvos-projekte]

Love the paintjob! Well done

[@shanewright6958]

The bug really turned out good. Great job 👍👍🇨🇱

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Shane, thank you

[@colorscoat2137]

Shout out the voice over! This was entertaining as ..! Love the Car!

[@DanielRivera-td7cd]

I loved that reference about MCM

[@leehardy367]

what a very clever and skilled man well done fella keep on

[@billybike57]

You’ve done some extraordinary work! Well done! 1000%

[@peterlinton]

You are absolutely talented.....excellent work

[@mrgmc6314]

Big shout out to everyone who assisted Preston's dreams and help him build them to realitys !!!

[@janhugo]

Epic episode!!! So nicely edited! Keep up the GOOD work! Love fra Norway!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Bit of Irony: I'm watching "Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein",and this during commercials.You built a much prettier Monster.

[@clintonbeasy6609]

Awesome work love your channel .you do a great job

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks Clinton!

[@quackquack6116]

Been here since the beginning awesome build good job man

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks dude, I appreciate it!

[@nightvisionwarrior]

Brilliant not seen this done before

[@barreto_ayrton]

Wow! It's.. Amazing, beautiful bro! I don't know what to say! Greetings by Argentina!

[@sangaog4217]

I really love the paint job...its one kind of a killer looks

[@miguelmarginas1355]

Bro the car is a masterpice widebodied and tunned

[@Rysgarage]

Proud of ya mate, just enjoy the car and learning to drag race it.. keep up the good work Preston

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thanks dude

[@Rysgarage]

Any time Preston your good bloke and I enjoy watching you moving forward each vid so keep it up, hopefully one day we will b aloud to travel again and I might b able to come ova from aus

[@TopherJohnsoncw]

This car is killer. Great vision build.

[@GARAGEIdiotS]

Thank you!

[@KenBober]

Never been a fan of the patina look but that just looks perfect! Next time also use a corse scotch pad to mimic lacquer paint cracking.

[@SanDiego_VDubLife]

Yo!!! Wtf I can’t believe you destroyed that bug! Jaaa jk dudes. Awesome job. You all kicked ass. That looked like an insane amount of work. I didn’t notice cuz it was so fast but my assumption is that you took the engine out the front and relocated it to the rear? Sweet. Plus all the other insane shit you did like cutting the bug in half. Also sweet.

[@joekovacs247]

Great content..music ect. Best video yet on frank builds

[@_nelson]

lots of frustration. It turn out one bad ass Frankenstein bug

[@shahalcherasi]

Waw... Thats werry great job. And everything what i look all part is great .. Nice job bro...

[@Wipspeed]

That's an awesome build. Getting the VW Beatle to fit the MR-2 chassi, must have been a pain... Keep up the good work :)