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PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:24 pm 
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Naw, the TV is behind me. I was just trying to stay awake, fricking thing is comfortable, tight and comfortable. It's like I'm behind the wheel of a real race car again.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 3:36 pm 
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What kind of seat are you using?


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PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 4:42 pm 
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Corbaeu suspension seat.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 10:27 pm 
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Mike, ,, awesome work, that thing is BADASS, I can't wait for next year to see this thing in action!!!!


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Very nice work!


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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 1:44 pm 
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Damn-It-Man . Mike you da man

now stop making the rest of us look bad
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 3:51 pm 
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Ya mean I need to turn it back some more? Not sure if I know how to. If it makes you feel any better, I'll F@*# something up. I aint gonna tell you what or when, but I will.

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Keep the pictures coming. Awesome car so far.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:21 pm 
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On the subject of the 4x5 arms, don't you think they will be kind of wide for where we ride? Or is ur torsion narrower than stock? When I had 3x3's on i swear i hit everything... My cousin kyle has 3x3's with 12 inch wheels with 2 inch offset, and he tags evvvvverything. Just a thought....


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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:12 am 
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On the subject of the 4x5 arms, don't you think they will be kind of wide for where we ride? Or is ur torsion narrower than stock? When I had 3x3's on i swear i hit everything... My cousin kyle has 3x3's with 12 inch wheels with 2 inch offset, and he tags evvvvverything. Just a thought....

are ya sure thats due to the width of the buggy or could it be the beer? :mrgreen:

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:17 am 
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Man , I love the rear torsion tube, thats bad-ass! I'm supost to be taking the winter off building buggies, but your giving me the itch!!

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:52 am 
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That's what I was thinking, must be the beer goggles affecting your driving skills Jeff. I shouldn't have any problems with 4 wider arms and a set of wheels that have a 4" offset. Should be under 84" total width.
Giving you the"itch" or just ideas for the next one?

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all kinds of ideas, but I cant build anything till I build a new garage! :cry:

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If you can make them work, use 5" offset wheels for a rear track of 82". The extra offset of the wheels will completely protect your brake calipers from hazards. I am using 3x3's and have 4" offset wheels and have a track of 82".
You will love the 5" longer arms with the Subie. The balance will be perfect. You will need race prepped 930's to handle the extra angle of the driveline. Keep the Transaxle as far forward as you can.

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hey mike when you put the bags on the funco are you going to do the pivot setup like you put on jims buggy and was wondering after jimmy had some time on it have you noticed any wear out of it with the way you set it up . ( the thru bolt )

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:16 pm 
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I going to do something like I did on Jim's, I'm not sure yet.
Haven't noticed any wear, I'll check it this weekend and let you know.

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alot of thinkin or alot of doin mike ? everytime i think you have slowed down ya post a months worth of work ! so whatcha workin on ?
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:24 am 
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Getting some things done, not much.
Almost finished shifter.
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Mocked up a trailing arm just to see.
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What it should look like with an air bag.
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I Like it! Chad :mrgreen:

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Looking Good! Glad you decided to go with a tube style trailing arms. You will benifit from the less weigh in keeping those wheels on the ground.

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Lookin great! Thats some nice fab-work if i've ever seen any!

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very very nice!

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Beautiful work .

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Boy I wished you lived near me :lol: :lol:
We would build something ,Or should I say I would watch you :shock:

Nice Mike, this and Racebuggy's build have kept me intrigued :lol:


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:15 pm 
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Wish I had a $10.00 bill for every time I've heard that Rock. Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

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