Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Damage

I've not posted an update of the cost of the project lately so I'm going to do that now.  Here we go:

12x7 wheels @ Discount tire.com $250
AFCO Springs Front 12" @ 150lb/in $100
AFCO Springs Back 14" @ 250lb/in $120
Fleet Farm Bolts and Nuts Washers $50
Civic Del Sol Radiator and fan $100
Swedge bar 16" @ hyperracing.com $30

Bring our total up to $3,100.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Mini Monster Truck







I've now relocated the project, to a friend of mines, Craig Baker's shop where he does some custom fabrication on British cars.  He is very insightful of what I need to fix and what I need to do for a better dune buggy:

I need to change the geometry of my steering to make the steering more effective.  It does not match the Ackermann steering geometry .  To correct this geometry, I'm going to have to get creative and try and get the tie rods into the back using linkage.

Second thing, I need is and extra link in the rear suspension.  I didn't realize that the CV joint doesn't help hold the wheel in so I have a little bit of play in the rear toe.

Third, I need to turn my shocks into coil-overs.  The kart doesn't hold itself up so I need to assist it with a spring.  I'm probably going to make a spring holder for the shock, but I will have to look at it and see.

There is still a ton of work to be done so come check it out later.