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Old 02-20-2006, 05:50 PM   #1 (permalink)

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I am wanting to build a 2 seater so I am looking for ideas. I would like to see what everyone has for? Wheel base-frame length- width-wheel size-travel-Motor-and anything else you would like to ad.
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Old 02-20-2006, 10:02 PM   #2 (permalink)

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My SICK car as originally produced had the following dimensions:
104" Wheelbase
79" Wide @ Front Tire
85" Wide @ Rear Tire
10' 10" Overall Length
20" Front Travel
18" Rear Travel
1300 Hayabusa
15 inch standard Douglas wheels
Single disc brake
Chain drive

Once CURED, it will be approximately
106" Wheelbase
83" Wide @ Front Tire
89" Wide @ Rear Tire
11' 5" Overall Length
20" Front Travel (or more)
18" Rear Travel (or more)
1397 Hayabusa with other mods
Transworks Mini diff
Spindle mount front disc brakes
Mid board Wilwood disc brakes in rear
Radio transmitting paddle shifter mated to Pingel electric shifter
cutting brakes
additional x bracing
and more...
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Old 02-21-2006, 12:28 AM   #3 (permalink)

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Action,
How about a little more info....intended use, where you ride, who's driving, etc.

I have a Ridge Runner:

Engine 2-cylinder, 800cc, liquid cooled, EFI Polaris ATV Motor
Wheel Base - 85.5"
Width - 56" (rear 60" with paddles)
Overall Length - 123"
Maximum Height - 63"
Max Ground Clearance - 18"
Suspension Travel - 13.5" using Fox Racing Shox
Four Wheel Independent Suspension
Four Wheel Disc Brakes
CVT Auto Transmission w/Hi-Lo, Reverse and Park
Quick Adjust Pedals allowing 6.75" of change
Spool Rear End
Fuel Capacity 8 gallons
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Old 02-21-2006, 01:15 AM   #4 (permalink)

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Hello,
OK i am wanting to build a 2 seater for the sand, 1000-1300 cc, 15" wheels,maybe 105" wb,5 link rear. 18" +/- travel and a fat driver 250 lb.
I am wanting a frame kit as I want to do most of it myself.Even a frame kit will get modified. I have been looking at the prosand lt2 sand magic2 frame, Anyone know anything about them.
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Belmore rails also builds frames. They are a member of this forum. You can link to there web site from the members list
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Old 03-02-2006, 12:25 AM   #6 (permalink)

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If I were building something like that, I'd be seriously considering the prosand frames. Can't beat the price or service.
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