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tube buggy
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:50 pm
by rockrover
hey guys i have searched the net and this forum and am looking for info on type of tube to use and sizes to build a tube rock crawler and any design pics or ideas
looking at running v6 commy auto and a mk/mq seperate transfer case cheers
bourkey
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:16 pm
by Micka
I would build it to the rules that Tuff Truck are implementing from now on. Read this thread and you'll get the right material to use...
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 4&t=230388" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
As for buggy designs, well, that depends on what you like. Single seat, twin seat, 4 seat, front engine, rear engine, rear steer...all of these things impact on the design parameters.
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:31 pm
by evanstaniland
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Re: tube buggy
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:46 am
by MogLux
rockrover wrote:hey guys i have searched the net and this forum and am looking for info on type of tube to use and sizes to build a tube rock crawler and any design pics or ideas
looking at running v6 commy auto and a mk/mq seperate transfer case cheers
bourkey
tube sizes you should be using no less than 13/4 2.6mm thick seamless. with min 11/2 braces of same material.
As for plans etc.. as mick said all depends on what you like. Im justa bout to start a 4 seat tube buggy and get rid of my Moglux. i purchased plans from a guy in the states to make it easier, im sure i wont stick to them fully just got them for a starting point.
matt
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:49 pm
by 4_low
Hey moglux how much did they sting you for the plans? Im looking at doing the same thing towards the end of the year.
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 2:19 pm
by bru21
I have a chassis for sale. Pm or call me for details.
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:35 am
by MogLux
4_low wrote:Hey moglux how much did they sting you for the plans? Im looking at doing the same thing towards the end of the year.
Plans i purchased were only $140... but i only bought them for a guide ... im sure we will change alot of it anyway... but i did get all the link tab plate drawings etc... which makes life easy .. Iv already sent them to Overkill engineering to have them look at them..
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:06 pm
by rockrover
with min 11/2 braces of same material.
what does that mean
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:08 am
by brooksy
1.5" x 2.6mm wall - all X bracing tube
1.75" x 2.6mm wall - main outer tube frame, A & B pillar hoops & outside tube joining these together including rear stays behind B pillar supporting
brooksy
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:25 pm
by evanstaniland
I'd be using thicker for your bottom main rails too
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:17 pm
by bru21

$1500.
I'm not advertising as it has high steel value and I'll just cut it up and use it for my TT. But it's here if you are keen.
Re: tube buggy motor
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:27 pm
by rockrover
ok next question
i want to use a commy v6 and auto wats the deal with running the computer and wiring to make the motor usable?
anyu info greatly appreciated
Cheers Shaun
Re: tube buggy motor
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:43 pm
by MogLux
rockrover wrote:ok next question
i want to use a commy v6 and auto wats the deal with running the computer and wiring to make the motor usable?
anyu info greatly appreciated
Cheers Shaun
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:30 pm
by rockrover
??????? what i dont understand moglux
Re: tube buggy
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:41 am
by MogLux
rockrover wrote:??????? what i dont understand moglux
I dont know what happened to what i wrote... here goes again..
Series 1 & 2 VN/VP V6 easy as to wire up if you can read a diagram.. you only need 4 relays. Fan, ECU, Fuel pump, Injectors
Eco Tech V6 you need the memcal reprogrammed (marks adaptors, castle main rod shop and a few others these days do this) you also need the same 4 relays above but you also need another power supply in the harness if your running the auto to allow it to shift gears correctly..
Or you can just buy a plug and play harness - Marks adaptors, castlemain rod shop also do these... just beware there ore other places doing these cheaply but there not the best and you will have to rewire them anyway....