Fun With VDubs

06/18/2026

We’re on our way to the Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club, Inc. All VW Show in Eau Claire Wisconsin! Special shout out to Adam Seward Speed Shop for building such an outstanding engine for our Baja Beetle!

06/18/2026

On a long road trip in the WanderBug. This Seward Speed Shop engine is running perfect. 70 degree weather at 60 mph!

06/18/2026

This is tragic: Illinois doesn't play around when it comes to its tornados.

06/17/2026

Our VW Beetle is possessed! Either that or we startled it when we turned the grinder on. 😆🏁🎥

06/16/2026

Here’s today’s update on the VW Beetle Gasser! Among a ton of little things that aren’t very exciting, I cut a new profile on the right rear fender. It was a little wonky. And I marked out the dings and dents. Yup, there’s a few. 😂

06/16/2026

We here at Fun With VDubs stand behind Adam's decision and are proud of the integrity he demonstrated by withdrawing from the Empi Engine Battle. While it was undoubtedly a difficult choice, he remained true to his principles. Based on the performance and preparation of his engine, there was a very strong possibility that he would have taken home the victory. Regardless of the outcome, his actions reflected the character and sportsmanship that competitors should strive for.
We too believe this engine competition is at a scale and importance that exceeds the current organizational capacity of Empi. Unfortunately, there were significant issues during the 2024 event, including the use of an inexperienced dyno operator during the preliminary rounds, which affected confidence in the process. This year has brought further problems, reinforcing concerns that the event requires more experienced management, technical oversight, and operational resources to better meet participants' and spectators' expectations.
So… let’s get back to the Gasser, and have some laughs!

06/14/2026

Both Merri and I are so extremely grateful to have Adam as a friend and partner. He’s truly a class act.

From Alejandra:

This is my husband. Sunday afternoon. After the longest 48 hours of this journey so far.

He doesn’t know I took this picture.

The engine is done. The decision isn’t. And instead of spiraling, he’s in the shop finishing a customer’s car, because people are counting on him. That’s just who he is.

I watched him do the hard thing this weekend. The right thing. Even when it cost him something he had worked toward for a long time. Even when it hurt. Even when the joy got taken.

What the internet saw was a man holding the line. What I see is a man who has always held the line. In the shop, in our home, in the quiet moments nobody posts about.

I don’t know what tomorrow looks like yet. But I know who I married. And I’m not worried.

Romans 8:28

🩵A

Ps. Thank you to everyone who has shown support. Everyone who has reached out, commented, gone to bat for Adam. Thank you. We appreciate your love and support more than we have words to express. 🩵

06/14/2026

This morning Rob at EMPI did the right thing and returned to the original competition rules regarding the one and only fuel to be used at the EMPI Engine Battle. I would like to see a more sincere apology from him in regard to calling out Adam in a previous post. He really stuck his foot in his mouth this time.

06/12/2026

VW Beetle Gasser is taking shape!
Seward Speed Shop

06/10/2026

Does anyone else make truly bad decisions in their life? I’m not sure this is even doable. Please, talk me into it!