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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #105 on: May 16, 2024, 05:32:02 AM »
Oh wow, talk about jumping right in the deep end!  Good luck!

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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #106 on: May 16, 2024, 11:18:35 AM »
Things aren’t cooperating to try and get myself there. I was going to since I ended up not having to work Saturday, probably end up being a pretty late departure Friday after little sleep tho. Not writing it off quite yet. Maybe 25% chance
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #107 on: Today at 06:09:48 PM »
what a cool weekend.  i had fun.  it even rained a bit and i still had fun. 



new buggy exceeded my expectations on the first black trail.  thing is nuts.  i have much to learn how to drive. 



shake down results:

-slight clearance issue with aluminum tin on left front air shock
-power steering pump whine- needs return to tank port moved to reduce airation, and or better fluid, and or better pump.  but tolerable. 
-transmission protection in tune-  only gives you about 1/3 power if your bound and 0 wheel RPM.  floggs if wheels are rotating.  not a converter stall or boost issue- def a GM protection issue of the 4t45.
-slight bent rear lower link already- may need to up size to 2 or 2.5" 7075 lower links
-RAM guards needed front and rear


otherwise, its a blast to drive and i think once i learn to drive it, its going to be quite the capable rig. 


had a set of like new 42s delivered to park.  that hurt, and i dont want to talk about it haha




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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #108 on: Today at 06:52:30 PM »
incredibly smooth shakedown, nice work!
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