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So, when do we get vids of them beating it down? 
Lil' Smoke kid mini buggy rock crawler
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rockcity
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Maybe this summer or fall. Still need to finish it up. Wiring, plumbing, paint, etc
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Those tires ain't on backwards, they on dig!
Needs some paddle tires for the full effect.
CAROLINA ROCKRUNNER
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Too bad ass
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rockcity
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lol.
It's at Trevor's place at DPG getting custom clutches and carb set up at the moment. He should have it running within a few days and then it's a matter of playing with springs and weights on the CVT.
Then it's headed back down to Mars Fab to get completed turn key.
It's at Trevor's place at DPG getting custom clutches and carb set up at the moment. He should have it running within a few days and then it's a matter of playing with springs and weights on the CVT.
Then it's headed back down to Mars Fab to get completed turn key.
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Oh, see... if you'd asked me fifteen minutes ago, I would have bet $100 it was sitting right where I saw it last, with maybe a few more $300 coolers piled up on the roof.
So you win this round.
So you win this round.
rockcity
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If you would have referenced the big buggy, you would have won that bet. 
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CAROLINA ROCKRUNNER
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Any new pics?
rockcity
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It all looks the same, just new motor parts.
Only fairly recent pic is of it loaded up on the trailer in my driveway just before it was taken to DPG to have engine work done. I added some extensions on the trailer with some 2" receivers and it can come on and off when not in use. The buggy OAL is about 108". Just a couple inches over width. I should be able to put my big buggy on the trailer with mini on there sideways.
Only fairly recent pic is of it loaded up on the trailer in my driveway just before it was taken to DPG to have engine work done. I added some extensions on the trailer with some 2" receivers and it can come on and off when not in use. The buggy OAL is about 108". Just a couple inches over width. I should be able to put my big buggy on the trailer with mini on there sideways.
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CAROLINA ROCKRUNNER
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You planing on powder coat and paint ?
rockcity
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rockcity
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Well I got video proof earlier today that it runs. Runs pretty good. New custom carb was spot on. Compression is good through all rpms! Other than an new throttle cable and a solenoid, it's ready for some springs and weights in the CVT and should be ready to head to Mars Fab soon to get finished up!
CAROLINA ROCKRUNNER
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Get ut done and beat on so can buy it in 3 years haha
Looking forward to seeing this finished!
With both those things on a trailer is will look sweet but it will take you hours to fuel up. Eery yahoo in the parking lot will come over and ask if ya goin muddin and then tell you how they had one just like it and it would go anywhere.
With both those things on a trailer is will look sweet but it will take you hours to fuel up. Eery yahoo in the parking lot will come over and ask if ya goin muddin and then tell you how they had one just like it and it would go anywhere.
Awesome build!!! That helm pump, hydraulic manual steering boat pump, is a really cool idea!!! I am very interested to know how it handles all around. It could hopefully work well on a mini buggy I plan on building soon. Any specs on what size pump you used to work with the ram? Thanks.
rockcity
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Awesome build!!! That helm pump, hydraulic manual steering boat pump, is a really cool idea!!! I am very interested to know how it handles all around. It could hopefully work well on a mini buggy I plan on building soon. Any specs on what size pump you used to work with the ram? Thanks.
I used a Seastar 1.4 helm pump. Should be plenty for this light rig and small tires.
rockcity
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Progress being made. Dash made, radio and intercom installed, switches, etc.
Lots more other items done too but not really picture worthy.
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They're gonna be 14 before this thing is finished. My offer to buy it still stands. You can keep the radio and the Lowrance.
rockcity
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Chris is working on it so they should be no more than 11 before it's done. He is moving pretty quick and has help now.
rockcity
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Powder coated and ready to start reassembly.
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I can definitely say that I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product on this thing more than about anything else I've worked on. It's gonna be awesome.
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