Dune buggys

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by loud'n'proud, Jun 25, 2006.

  1. loud'n'proud

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    i'm in the process of designing a 2 seater dune buggy and was interested if anyone has built one or have any designs they are willing to share...
     
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    2 seater body

    I've got a lotus super7 / westfield make sexy body for them :)
     
  3. loud'n'proud

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    you have any pics



     
  4. kade_744

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    no dune buggy, :p get a beach buggy!! lol im on my second, original meyers manx,jst need some spare cash to put into it (needs new motor)

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    yes i kno the tyre was flat :p
     
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    super7

    I need to see you about boot spoiler for my z32 I can bring some photo's down with me were's your workshop? need to finish painting it so i can get back to finishing this 7,will have a spare rolling chassis in about 6 months
     
  6. loud'n'proud

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    nice.. daves got a custom one that we used to take out... 160km over the dunes... f*ck that thing flys.... his is a converted bug like usual but im going a different way.

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    Theres a place down the road from where I work (Truganina Rd, Malaga) that makes buggies.


    Id love a s/c v8 in one - seen the vids from the US where they pull wheel stands! Oh... and the Pussycat Dolls film clip!!!
     
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    ive got a set of plans from that place franz is talking about.. takes a 250cc motorcycle engine

     
  9. loud'n'proud

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    I was gonna use a 250cc engine but mates got a good turbo v6 and gearbox i can have out of his common whore for $450 which would be nice haha...

    im halfway through my own designs right now but still wouldnt mind looking at other designs

     
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    how safe are these things

    im not certain but daves one looks like it would crumple if it hit anything solid,but i suppose your fairly safe out in the dunes anyways
     
  11. loud'n'proud

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    its just fibreglass but it has a full metal roll cage so its not that bad.... as soon as ive built mine ill take ya for a spin man.... so much friggen fun man.. worth every penny... and we can build you one if you like hahaha, just bring me a old bug licenced or not... and we'll go from there mate! hahahaha


     
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    its just fibreglass but it has a full metal roll cage so its not that bad.... as soon as ive built mine ill take ya for a spin man.... so much friggen fun man.. worth every penny... and we can build you one if you like hahaha, just bring me a old bug licenced or not... and we'll go from there mate! hahahaha


     

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