ProtoDie 2 seat mini buggy- next build

[c.schulz]

Originally Posted by ProtoDie

Millfab,
Currently,,,$7500 for a 2 seat rolling chassis. This includes roll cage, a arms, front wheel assemblies, steering, rear engine cradle, rear a arms, rear wheel assemblies, rear upper shock mounts, some other stuff is in there too.
In the next month, I will try to get a picture of exactly what is in a rolling chassis, to clarify.

So we are looking at almost a complete roller less motor. Correct? Like to hear more info when ready.

Chris

[ProtoDie]

Rolling chassis is the main part of the build, and the design/ engineering of building a car.
Lots of parts need to go on to complete the build.
Hope to have cost ironed out by later,,,July

Just scaled the buggy out and it weighs 1050 lbs with steel wheels on it.

I can shave some more weight by going with aluminum wheels.
But I am happy with the weight,,,,I projected ,,,,and hoped for 1100 lbs

[Stomper]

Wow!! thats sweet proto. I love your design. Top notch work. BTW you should maybe think about cleaning up your shop a bit, that place is a mess.
Do you have a live in maid. With a shop that clean how do you find time to work on your buggies

[ProtoDie]

Thanks

I try to pick up the shop before pictures somewhat.
It may be only the 12' area shown in the pic.

I will clean the shop & have all the tools taken care of,,,and within 2-3 hours of hard work, I will have every table, cart, and flat surface capable of holding tools or parts covered

Then I spend more time looking for things, than getting stuff done.

So I clean everything again, and get really productive for 2-3 hours until I can not find anything again,,,,and the viscious cycle continues

[ProtoDie]

Body panels are on but no graphics. We just threw some random stickers on for the the local parade on the 4th.
(just an excuse to drive it on the roads around here)

Also are some close ups of our rear enginge cradle with the RPM gear box, completly assembled.

Engine cradle works SWEET. No half links, turn buckles are for major adjustments and the idler sprocket is for quick easy adjustment.

So far, hard testing has showed no problems and everything is working great with the RPM gear box

[ProtoDie]

some more,,,hope to have graphics done in the next week or so

[Gene]

Nicely done. Chain tension looks great and the car in action is a terrific indication of what's in store!

[Protolite 2]

Just picked up my car from extreme graffix. Really happy with how it turned out. Finally will get to test it on the race track saturday, & find out how well the wrap holds up to our abuse.

[sicksand]

where is some video????

[Bugpac]

Graphix look good, now get some bigger tires on there so it doesnt look like Taylors Limosene Service...