ROADTRIPPING A VW KIT CAR ?!? | ROTWHEELS EP. 23

On this episode of RotWheels James & Caroline take their Laser 917 on a road trip! All their hard work has paid off! If you love the Laser 917 show it some love & buy a shirt or sticker below!
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[@craigmonteforte1478]

i’ve been in love with those Kit Cars since i was a little Boy in the 70s My Dad had severalBugs he bought brand new starting in the late 1950s when he got out of the Navy and met my Mom he then Bought a 63 and a 68 so i grew up in Beetles ! i had this weird visions as a Child that i could build one high Performance VW Air Cooled Pan and figure out a way that i could swap Kit Car bodies in a few minutes in my garage so it looked like i had all these reall Cool Rides

[@HHWheels]

that is an awesome story! beetles are such a fun & versatile car. The possibilities are endless! Especially with these kit cars. The Bradleys are a cool staple kit car, but the 917s and the Countaches are a huge favorite of ours! This one would rip with a built type 4!

[@vintageexcellence]

Congrats - first Laser 917 I’ve ever seen running 😆 I’ve seen dozens sitting in side yards of random houses and someone abandoned one in my high school auto shop 30 something years ago… never running.

[@HHWheels]

Thanks 👍

[@stephen25831]

You put too much man on that window James🤣🤣🤣

[@HHWheels]

You could clearly see how hard I laughed, I laughed even after the fact hahaha.

[@stephen25831]

@@HHWheels that was hilarious!!!!!

[@rogerscott4497]

Don't know how I missed this one with your Laser 917. Was really nice meeting you on Sunday at No Dough. I had the Gulf Racing Sterling Kit Car. My bro and I appreciate the Tee's and stickers. See ya at Bug Jam 2022!

[@HHWheels]

Anytime! It was fantastic meeting you!! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

I feel the joy and fun :) Can't wait to start up my 917. New owner here!

[@HHWheels]

Congrats on your new purchase!! Have you joined the Facebook groups!? They are super informative!

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

@@HHWheels i will thanks

[@Anthony-cc8bx]

@@HHWheels i cant find the group. Whats the name? Ty

[@chrismarusic4277]

I like those lazer 917's . A lot of cool for a low price...fun too....

[@NoI.D.]

I love this!

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!!!

[@arros8a]

Wow he really has to lay down in there! This is one of those makes any drive an event kinda cars for sure, definitely a fun watch 😁👍

[@HHWheels]

Happy to hear! We could definitely be comfortable taking a nap in these seats 😂

[@ferdinandsanjuan4955]

HHWheels❤ Nice VW Kit👍 James👍 Beautiful Caroline❤❤❤💐

[@HHWheels]

Thank you 🤗

[@miguelpagansr6128]

You couldn't pay me to get in that thing, it looks so uncomfortable in there. You must go through hell getting in and out of it.😂

[@JustBugginVW]

the cobblestone road was funny asf😂, loved the driving footage and the little moving chicken noodle 🍜 soup bowl🤣💀. Killer ass vid Guys! Keep it up🤘🏻🤙🏻 i swear james is goofy just like my father😂. also the outro was cool asf!

[@HHWheels]

Hahah thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonyhunt701]

Like it SO much better with the rear lower panels off! Stays cooler too

[@HHWheels]

Yes, we agree!

[@scottiencali]

HAH i wish i could leave you some legroom!! Awesome on the outside..but in the summer thats gonna be a pressure cooker! Awesome vid tho!! Looks like a fun time!

[@HHWheels]

Wayyyy to hot for summer for sure 😂

[@kenblank8044]

That car is nuts

[@HHWheels]

Thx! 😊

[@glennessex9368]

Awesome car! Join the rest of us in September!

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!! Where?

[@DynaMatt-hi5tg]

I love your channel, but that made my day. The chassis isn't fiber glass 😅

[@richardvandb6558]

Greatest car ! If you are a DWARF!

[@HHWheels]

Agreed😂👌

[@freddymardiceii3273]

Screw Hardcastle and McCormick and the Cody Coyote!! I wanna ride in the 917! Awesome video as always guys!! Legendary!!

[@HHWheels]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MikesMischief]

Looks like something out of a cartoon. Pretty awesome stuff. Chud327 recommended your channel. Looks like fun.

[@HHWheels]

Haha it really feels like a cartoon car when you’re in it! What video??? I can’t believe I missed it!

[@MikesMischief]

@@HHWheels I had a live channel review on Saturday night. Reviewing suggested channels and Chud327 recommended I check you guys out. Looks like a fun channel and a cool little car.

[@HHWheels]

Thank you!!!

[@joseSpamer]

Que paso con la cubierta inferior del motor?? al auto se ve mal sin ella. What happened to the lower engine cover? The car looks bad without it.

[@theresaweichert6410]

My brother had a 917 in the 1970 irs irs oops was cool but it was kind of low to street front end

[@HHWheels]

They are really low but so fun to drive! Thx for watching 🤙

[@williamhumberhawk8187]

Got to try a McDonald's drive through. How are you going to talk into the speaker 🤔☺️

[@HHWheels]

That would be very interesting 😂😂

[@Smittyschannel]

Those seats would absolutely have to go. Same with the VW engine

[@HHWheels]

Can’t ditch them! They are original 🤣

[@nicolebasciano2870]

When do I get my ride???

[@HHWheels]

Whenever you want!!

[@danialhowe9814]

always wanted one - after seeing how you sit in there IM SO OVER IT

[@HHWheels]

It’s not a cross country machine 😂

[@ronkemp9528]

I have seen many of these built and this is the first that you had to lay down in something wrong there.

[@HHWheels]

I’m not sure how the seats could be any different in this body style, I’m 6’ and can just close the door when inside so 🤷🏽‍♂️. Thx for watching!👍

[@ronkemp9528]

@@HHWheels The body is to far down on the floor pan.

[@sallyjean873]

Mine is the same as his.

[@drewb4824]

How tall are you? Just for reference? Really not much space in there haha

[@HHWheels]

James is 6' and barely fits ahaha

[@michamertens5354]

that looks fun.....but to be honest: its not near a Porsche 917...its just a VW Beetle with a half-way look-a-like 917 fibreglass body....

[@Keith-rk4td]

That's what makes it so cool!!

[@dantaylor2208]

Did that 917 ever get sold or do you guys just keep them?

[@HHWheels]

We still have it but, have been contemplating selling it. We love it so, hard decision to make!

[@dantaylor2208]

Well I'm back, let me know if you ever think about selling it. I'm buying a corvair set that would get swapped in

[@600wheel]

It should be so much lighter than a beetle so is it quick at all

[@HHWheels]

Not quick 😞

[@600wheel]

@@HHWheels I was hoping but I had my doubts

[@ninjamania]

That thing needs a turbo charged rotary engine conversion!

[@HHWheels]

That would freaking awesome!

[@600wheel]

I am completely on board with that idea

[@Keith-rk4td]

Subaru 6 conversion 🤔🤨😳😬😁

[@ninjamania]

@@Keith-rk4td that would be awesome too but the rotary is lighter and smaller so would be a better choice on a super lightweight VW pan.

[@600wheel]

Is it comfortable to drive? can you see very well? or is it as bad as it looks it looks terrifying

[@HHWheels]

It’s terrible! Just like it looks😂

[@600wheel]

@@HHWheels Makes me wanna try more but just once

[@bobhilton-lee2632]

Why are you laying down man. you have plenty of head room !!!!

[@HHWheels]

The seats are mounted that way and we really can’t sit upright, it’s very cramped inside. Thx for watching!

[@bobhilton-lee2632]

@@HHWheels ok. I'm about to pick up a Cumbria, bit like a Nova. It has similar seats but will change out for new spots seats with adj recline then. Thanks.

[@BlindmanValley]

Head room does'nt play a part in how you sit in them, your ass goes in the ass spot so no matter how tall you are you are laying down.

[@danromeo6571]

thats got to be the most ridicules driving position. Enjoy

[@HHWheels]

You get used to it😂😂😂✌️