My new go-faster buggy

Indy Will · Jun 8, 2011

I haven't heard from the owner in a few weeks...

I'm gonna scrap it.

Obo.

payne97 · Jun 14, 2011

Good lookn ride
How much up travel is it going 2 have :popcorn:

syko · Jun 20, 2011

Indy Will said:
I haven't heard from the owner in a few weeks...

I'm gonna scrap it.

Obo.

I got $500 and a case of your beer of choice. ;D

Indy Will · Jul 26, 2011

Back on this thing.

Did some sheet metal this afternoon...

It'll get some stainless mesh in front of the radiator. Might cut out a bit more behind the seats but there's not much to be gained as it's right behind the head rest...

zukiscott · Jul 27, 2011

You could put in two smaller triangular cutouts right at the b-pillar with maybe some ductwork type vents behind them to pull in and aim some fresh air up towards the radiator :dunno:

If theres room for it back there :dunno:

, if I knew how to draw on here I would draw out what I mean ;D

Baddass machine man :dblthumb:

InDaShop · Jul 27, 2011

Heres a pic of that space on Cam Steele's TT. They made it funnel shaped and aimed the outlets at the shock bodies.
Accomplishes two things, releases the trapped air from that area, and aids in shock cooling.

My new car is going to be setup this way.

Willymutt · Jul 27, 2011

InDaShop said:
My new car is going to be setup this way.

There will be new technology by the time you get it built! :****:

InDaShop · Jul 27, 2011

Willymutt said:
There will be new technology by the time you get it built! :****:

likely

zukiscott · Jul 27, 2011

Yes ..that is exactly what I was thinking, and since you will have hot coolant in the hoops maybe have one tube aimed at the shocks and one at the radiator per side ,

but that is getting a little involved working in tight spaces.

74_Chevota · May 21, 2012

Got on the ball this week and I see light at the end of the tunnel. This has been a LONG LONG build with alot of life getting in the way. A huge change from when I was in college and started this build. Working 60-70 hours a week with a full time girlfriend and working full time keeping the farm up with my dad has made this a tough project. I look very forward to driving this thing.

74_Chevota · Jul 6, 2012

Finally got a chance to drive the thing. I have been ready to drive this buggy for a long time now and it feel like a great accomplishment to worked through alot of things in the past year to make it happen. With working close to 60 hours a week and dealing with keeping our family farm alive, I have not had alot of time to myself to get this done. Alot of hands have touched this buggy and what turned out as an idea and a few drunken nights as a college kid turned into something I think will be a great racer/trail rider.

First impressions are WOW. The cooling system is fantastic and it handles WAY better than my old buggy. The shocks will need tuning, but overall I am proud of how it handles.

Thanks to StretchASU for the helping for 5 hours in the heat and being my comic relief. He took these pictures as well.

Stretch · Jul 6, 2012

You forgot a picture ya bidge!!!!

onetoncrawler · Jul 6, 2012

turned out nice!

ridered3 · Jul 7, 2012

InDaShop · Jul 7, 2012

skeet skeet!

74_Chevota · Jul 9, 2012

Stretched her legs a little this weekend...even with ****ty brakes. Managed to already destroy the passenger side skin being a dumb fawk...oh well. Was going to happen at some point i guess.

74_Chevota · Jul 29, 2012

Went out to M&M Fab's super secret testing grounds this afternoon. Thanks to PJ for having us out and letting play a little. Loving the buggy so far...minus the sway bar from Rock Equipment sway bar that snapped about 30 mins into the first ride...not extremely happy with that. Hopefully they will make it right.

Took the buggy out for a little shake down run. Worked great minus the ****ty Rock Equipment sway bar that snapped about 30mins into riding. Not pleased at all with it. Hopefully they will make it right.