damn't i could spend 1000000.00 on parts that i want haha. first on list get motor back....second arms from dean....third 6rib with superdiff and 930's
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| Author: | Eric DeBord [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:08 am ] |
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Saco? Wright? Howe? I am thinking of using a Char-Lynn torque generator and was wondering the best rack to use with it. |
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| Author: | The Wild Kids [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:27 am ] |
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For the money Saco, and they stand behind their stuff to. The Wild Kids |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:46 am ] |
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[quote='The Wild Kids']For the money Saco, and they stand behind their stuff to. The Wild Kids[/quote] I would agree. Mine is on it's 3ed year with no drastic wear and I'm not easy on parts. |
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| Author: | purplerail [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:48 am ] |
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hey eric i will buy your old set up |
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| Author: | Stevo [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:19 pm ] |
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Just remove lagest rage and put s-10 box in. I will never use a rack likr that again. the gm box is so easy to steer compaired to rack. I think it would be fine in the sand but not in woods. By the way the rack is forsale. |
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| Author: | DVS1 [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:58 pm ] |
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I would says Saco or Howe I have seen both and they are top notch. I have a cheap one it is already loose after one year. |
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| Author: | Roy [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:11 pm ] |
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Howe is top shelf stuff and you will pay the price. Saco is fine and a very good value for the money. If using a torque generator you may want to see if you can order a rack with a hardened gear rack in it. Some companies offer those. I know Howe and Wright do offer them. Your buggy is light enough that just about anything will work fine. Roy |
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| Author: | Eric DeBord [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:44 pm ] |
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Thx for the info guys.. I do not have any trouble with the grand am rack now, but if I do have problems, I am going to switch it out. A friend of mine is going to the generator setup and I will see how it goes.. |
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| Author: | rockrockets1 [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:34 pm ] |
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I have a saco on one of my buggy's and a cheap rack [latest rage] on my other buggy I have a tork gen on both for 4 or 5 years never had a problem with ether dean saw them this weekend they get abused |
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| Author: | Eric DeBord [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:46 pm ] |
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[quote='rockrockets1']I have a saco on one of my buggy's and a cheap rack [latest rage] on my other buggy I have a tork gen on both for 4 or 5 years never had a problem with ether dean saw them this weekend they get abused[/quote] How well does the torque generator work? With the engine off, how hard is it to steer? I have also read that on the highway it is somewhat darty? I don't ride on the highway much, but occasionally. |
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| Author: | Baddvw [ Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:19 pm ] |
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Eric, I have been calling around for this kind of setup, I already have a Saco rack on it now, and would like to upgrade it to power steering by using the Charlynn torque generator. Those on the west coast that rides in the sand dunes use this setup, and they say it is flawless and works very well, even they jump dunes 30-40 foot in the air and lands, zero bumpsteer! |
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| Author: | spectater [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:17 am ] |
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I just bought a new Saco for the chain drive im building. I got the rack and got it shipped to my house for around 300 dollars. The model number is 64 1000 5 8. It is all billet aluminum and is set up to run 5/8 heim joints. Most of the people I ride with use them and I have never seen one broke. |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:28 pm ] |
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Baddvw, Moores parts carries the Charlyn for a fair price. Im curioue what it is you meant by with this set up you dont have bump steer. Bump steer has nothing do do with weather or not you have power steering or what you use for steering. Bump steer is the amount of Toe In and Toe out you have thru the full supension travel. Its about steering box or rack relationship in mounting to the wheel spindels. |
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| Author: | D. Marks [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:21 pm ] |
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Hate to be the cheap guy here but I have the Latest Rage rack. I certianly am not easy on front ends. It's 6 years old and showing no signs of wear. I get very little bump steer if any. I wish it had a better turning radius but I get around just fine. I have never driven a buggy with power steering but I have never felt the need for it. |
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| Author: | pipedope [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:26 pm ] |
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dean eric and phil had the same rack u have and they took the bottom plate off and ground the spacing about a half in. on both sides give them alot more radius. |
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| Author: | Kyle [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:26 pm ] |
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hate to sound stupid but what is a rage rack? kyle |
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| Author: | rockrockets1 [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:29 pm ] |
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it's a rack offered by latest rage in hot vw |
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| Author: | D. Marks [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:31 pm ] |
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I did that and it helped alot. Still seems like it could be a little better. Like I said though I get around alright. |
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| Author: | Kyle [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:33 pm ] |
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damn't i could spend 1000000.00 on parts that i want haha. first on list get motor back....second arms from dean....third 6rib with superdiff and 930's
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| Author: | D. Marks [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:42 pm ] |
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I think the arms should be moved to the head of that list. Just kidding. As far as a rack goes I think the Latest Rage is much better than a VW box. and the Wright and Saco are much better than the Latest Rage. If money is tight get the Latest Rage. Dean |
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| Author: | Kyle [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:57 pm ] |
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cool.....and since the motor will be done this weekend guess what is at the top hahah 99inches here i come
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