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M4wdFab

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #330 on: November 14, 2013, 12:41:42 PM »
don't confuse luck with common sense

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #331 on: November 14, 2013, 12:46:07 PM »
holy fuel inlet batman


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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #332 on: November 14, 2013, 03:09:24 PM »
That's the anti spill cap

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #333 on: November 18, 2013, 10:03:32 AM »
Buggy is getting close to being trail worthy for this weekend at Rausch Creek!

Needs:
Rest of floors and firewalls
Gauges and tidy up wires and hoses
Tighten up jam nuts on links
Tighten up ram cylinders
Fuel cell vent
Seats mounted
Harnesses
Mount skid plate
Side tins
Fill shocks and oil up sliders
Paint
Lights (maybe)
Install winch (maybe)

Need to make a spare tire carrier and mount the the spare on my 5th WE wheel.




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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #334 on: November 18, 2013, 10:05:05 AM »
don't confuse luck with common sense

lol

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #335 on: November 18, 2013, 10:10:17 AM »
i feel like that tire placement is gonna suck for RC tree clearance.

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #336 on: November 18, 2013, 10:24:00 AM »
That list could be much shorter for wreck status...

Does this thing fit in your trailer?
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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #337 on: November 18, 2013, 10:54:01 AM »

That list could be much shorter for wreck status...

Does this thing fit in your trailer?

Yeah have to use the ramps for the wheel well that's all.


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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #338 on: November 18, 2013, 11:08:09 AM »
Car is looking good.


Monster Engine skid, motor mount and front air bump tie in was some serous work yesterday.


def added some lbs to the car lol

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #339 on: November 18, 2013, 10:05:20 PM »
Lets wheel this Pig! ;D

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #340 on: November 19, 2013, 09:59:26 AM »
couple issues noted last night


we had the coils sitting on the dual rates- i was dumb and didnt notice that.  Front needs 150s swapped from current 100s uppers, a wee soft but should be fine for a trip
front 60 yoke is about the same clearance as 571 to the engine sub    ::)
the 3 / 5 gages that work are not hooked up-
no tins but floors and fire walls 95% done
no tins roof or hood
wires and hoses tidy'd up

Do list:
Link nuts, adjust front pinion angle / placement / front brake line ties near coils
Fix hydro hose ties
Fire wall piece behind petals
seats need to be bolted in, harness tabs need to be welded in
shocks / bumps need to be air'd up
should at least have water temp and hook oil idiot light up
mount winch
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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #341 on: November 19, 2013, 10:17:40 AM »
It is looking good.

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #342 on: November 19, 2013, 04:37:06 PM »
Dammit! Gonna miss another buggy shakedown.

This thing does like awesome. Can't wait to see it in action

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #343 on: November 20, 2013, 01:33:15 PM »
Another late night

Seats and harness's bolted in
Shocks and bumps charged- front springs look ok now
radiator overflow hose fixed
steering res mounted
fuel cell vent ran


relocate hydro lines to side of upper link
kick front pinion down a little
lock link jam nuts
bolt skid and poly on
needs fuel



no gages
no tins

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #344 on: November 20, 2013, 01:34:44 PM »
HF gauges acquired for $15!

Need to route vacuum to TH400


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