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MiniBuggy.Net: The Ultimate Off-Road Buggy Community - Frame http://www.minibuggy.net/forum Discussions for off-road buggy and sand rail frame design. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/images/lustrous/misc/rss.jpg MiniBuggy.Net: The Ultimate Off-Road Buggy Community - Frame http://www.minibuggy.net/forum <![CDATA[Desertkart ?'s]]> http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/12000-desertkart-s.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:45:39 GMT #1: are there any differences from the Panther ATK and the Pantera Superlite? #2: do they sell plans for both? #3: anyone have dimensions for the... #1: are there any differences from the Panther ATK and the Pantera Superlite?

#2: do they sell plans for both?

#3: anyone have dimensions for the Desertkart buggies?

#4: how are their plans as far as detail go? If I've got some general fab skills, a shop full of tools, welder, bender and a friend who is a FANTASTIC welder and fabricator will I be okay?

I'm asking these ?'s because I've sent several requests to the guys at desertkart and haven't received an answer.

I've finally got it narrowed down between a desertkart frame (going to make it into a two seater) or one of Tut Tech's MK2 frames. ]]> Frame mlchris2 http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/12000-desertkart-s.html Barracuda tubing, how much of what tubing? http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11988-barracuda-tubing-how-much-what-tubing.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:56:52 GMT I need to get my order placed. I know I need 75 ft. of tubing plus ~20 ft. of sq. tubing. Does all of the round tubing need to be DOM?

I'm ordering 85' of 1.25" .095 (not sure how much needs to be DOM) and 20' of 1.25" 14g square tubing. Thanks, hoping to get it ordered today or tomorrow depending on when I get an answer. ]]> Frame Komelika http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11988-barracuda-tubing-how-much-what-tubing.html Bought plans... now what? http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11968-bought-plans-now-what.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:17:56 GMT Well, I purchased the Barracuda in PDF form tonight, but it didn't download (hopefully they are working on that now).

Tony, from The Edge, says the plans call for a 3.5" CLR and 1.5" 1/8" wall minimum on the chassis. The problem is neither JD2 or protools offers a die with 3.5"CLR for 1.5" tubing. The biggest tubing size that has 3.5" CLR is 1.25" and he says 1.25" is too small for the chassis. ]]> Frame Komelika http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11968-bought-plans-now-what.html What type of welding do you prefer when assembling a frame/chassis? http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11953-what-type-welding-do-you-prefer-when-assembling-frame-chassis.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:35:40 GMT It seems to me that there are a lot of different opinions on which type of welding to use when assembling a chassis/frame. From what I can tell so... It seems to me that there are a lot of different opinions on which type of welding to use when assembling a chassis/frame. From what I can tell so far... TIG is a cleaner stronger weld... but MIG is easier and still plenty strong. Any opinions? ]]> Frame Loboracer http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11953-what-type-welding-do-you-prefer-when-assembling-frame-chassis.html Question for those who have built the Barracuda http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11950-question-those-who-have-built-barracuda.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:37:15 GMT Which die do I need to order to build this buggy? I am ordering the JD2 Model 3 Bender and a Notcher this week. I will also be ordering the plans,... Which die do I need to order to build this buggy? I am ordering the JD2 Model 3 Bender and a Notcher this week. I will also be ordering the plans, but would like to order the die before I get them. Thanks for suggestions. ]]> Frame Komelika http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11950-question-those-who-have-built-barracuda.html Tube bending article http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11941-tube-bending-article.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:57:48 GMT As a newbie I have tons of questions about bending and a lot of the guys looking for information probably do to. Pirate 4x4 has a lot of good... As a newbie I have tons of questions about bending and a lot of the guys looking for information probably do to. Pirate 4x4 has a lot of good technical articles and found the bending articles to be very informative so I thought it would be a good idea to post a link for the new guys. It is related to fabricating a roll bar, but the principles are the same.

Pirate4x4.Com - Tube Bending Article ]]> Frame Komelika http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11941-tube-bending-article.html what frame for me? http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11937-what-frame-me.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:31:03 GMT i have a yamaha maxim 550cc motor. runs strong. want to built a kart/buggie/sand rail. not sure where to start. i am a fabricator and welder, but... i have a yamaha maxim 550cc motor. runs strong. want to built a kart/buggie/sand rail. not sure where to start. i am a fabricator and welder, but know nothing about designs, or plans. can you help me? ]]> Frame loolagigi http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11937-what-frame-me.html where to start...... http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11932-where-start.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:58:42 GMT Hi, I'm new to posting but have lurked for a while and have to say it's awesome:D now I want to make a real roll cage for my golf cart and have no idea how to make it straight/congruent. I have access to a MIG welder, and a tubing bender. I'd like to know how to make it all straight, my use will mostly be barrel role protection because the golf cart likes to try and flip when I'm doing 20mph slides.(and not doing those isn't an option![smilie=ecstatic.gi:) so basicly, how do I make it straight? lots of measuring? and which way should the main hoops go front to back or side to side? will a MIG sufice? I'd love to build a buggy but seeing I'm already perplexed I believe I need to start real easy ,thank

GB ]]> Frame groundbreaker http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11932-where-start.html engine placement http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11919-engine-placement.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:01:35 GMT I am building my kids a little buggy, and I am using all the suspension parts off of a yamaha blaster, I have however run into a little snag about... I am building my kids a little buggy, and I am using all the suspension parts off of a yamaha blaster, I have however run into a little snag about where I should place the engine. I was initially going to place the engine to the right of the drive like the Edge Sidewinder, however I think that is kinda hokey. So my plan is now to build a cradle to place the engine in above the swingarm and run a drive chain forward to a jack shaft and then run that back to the drive sprocket. However I am also thinking of just putting the motor on the swingarm and calling it good, what do you guys think. I dont really want to do the first or the last, however I am not sure on how well the forward drive chain will work. Tell me what you think. I know someone is going to say go with independant rear, I would like too, however this is my first build and the funds for the build are very very small so I dont want this project to turn into a several years long thing. ]]> Frame razorback http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11919-engine-placement.html My Frame Build http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11904-my-frame-build.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:16:51 GMT Well i took my design over to Mears Metal. This is what we have so far. Well i took my design over to Mears Metal. This is what we have so far.
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]]> Frame MASTERCNC http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11904-my-frame-build.html Need suggestions for chassis... http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11895-need-suggestions-chassis.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:17:31 GMT I need suggestions for chassis. I am planning on mostly high desert off-roading in central New Mexico including hi speed sand washes, hill climbs,... I need suggestions for chassis. I am planning on mostly high desert off-roading in central New Mexico including hi speed sand washes, hill climbs, and maybe the occasional woop section. I don't plan on racing. Atleast not for now. Just looking for more of a hobby. I would like to build it myself. I'm undecided on an engine, but would like to have at least 600cc from a streetbike or better depending on the price. Thanks for any tips or suggestions... ]]> Frame Komelika http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11895-need-suggestions-chassis.html Frame design question http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11881-frame-design-question.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:36:44 GMT I have a quick question for all of the senior members of this forum who have made quite a few buggys. What is stronger, a roll cage with forward and... I have a quick question for all of the senior members of this forum who have made quite a few buggys. What is stronger, a roll cage with forward and rear hoops, or a roll cage with the hoops going from the front to the back? ]]> Frame razorback http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11881-frame-design-question.html Truggy / Trophy karts http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11876-truggy-trophy-karts.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:10:23 GMT Hi there all new on this forum. Im very interested in building a truggy / trophy kart with a bike engine in it say round 400 to 600cc engine. I... Hi there all new on this forum.

Im very interested in building a truggy / trophy kart with a bike engine in it say round 400 to 600cc engine.

I downloaded the plans for a truggy over here: Mini Truggy Digital Download Plans [32558] - $69.95 : Long Travel Plans, Digital Download Long travle Plans

Not very detail plans and lots missing out of them.

Has anyone got any other places that have got better plans or lots of photos of the frame and that.

I like this 1 and emailed them about it but didnt get much info from them apart from they used the plans i got and they just changed parts of it. Link: Chatsworth, California, Trailer, service, repair, custom, parts

like this video: YouTube - Chase Kelly Racing Trophy Kart Clips!

Thanks [smilie=non_banana2: ]]> Frame bluezone09 http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11876-truggy-trophy-karts.html Bodywork Material. . .Polyethylene (UHMWPE vs. HDPE) vs. Polycarbonate (lexan) http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11843-bodywork-material-polyethylene-uhmwpe-vs-hdpe-vs-polycarbonate-lexan.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:18:12 GMT I know this doesn't particularly belong in this section of the forum, but I didn't see a bodywork section. . .and this section is closer than any of the other sections.

What do you guys think. . .Polyethylene vs. Polycarbonate (lexan), and if PE then HDPE vs. UHMWPE.

Lexan is about twice as expensive per sheet as HDPE and UHMWPE is about 3.5 times as expensive as HDPE.

I'm not talking super flimsy stuff here. . .lexan, the stuff used around hockey rinks and HDPE is used in animal enclosures (of all sizes and weights). . .and the UHMWPE I think would be overkill for bodywork.

Looking at 1/16" thick material in 4' x 8' sheets.

Thanks! ]]> Frame atomicjoe23 http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11843-bodywork-material-polyethylene-uhmwpe-vs-hdpe-vs-polycarbonate-lexan.html Plans http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11822-plans.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:23:00 GMT Can i purchase plans from team-moto and download them or only have them sent to me in the mail does anyone kno? Can i purchase plans from team-moto and download them or only have them sent to me in the mail does anyone kno? ]]> Frame mwm345 http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11822-plans.html converting 1 seater plans to 2 seater http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11817-converting-1-seater-plans-2-seater.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:38:48 GMT This is my first build. I have badland buggy st2 plans and want to make it a 2 seater. By making it a 2 seater can I use the orginal front... This is my first build. I have badland buggy st2 plans and want to make it a 2 seater. By making it a 2 seater can I use the orginal front suspension plans or do I need modify them also. Any help would be great. ]]> Frame erion01 http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11817-converting-1-seater-plans-2-seater.html 4130 welded to Steel http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11801-4130-welded-steel.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:28:30 GMT Ok all, Getting ready to get my plate steel cut. From a previous post I am building a ST4. Going to have all tube both square and round 4130. ... Ok all,
Getting ready to get my plate steel cut. From a previous post I am building a ST4. Going to have all tube both square and round 4130. Should I also buy 4130 for motor mounts shock towers or is normal plate steel OK. Can I weld these two steels together?
Thanks,
Tim ]]> Frame toopilot http://www.minibuggy.net/forum/frame/11801-4130-welded-steel.html