The shocks are running on very low nitrogen pressure. Please check out the other videos of the new setup. Song is Whiskey in the Jar by Metallica. Thank you for viewing my video, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed building the buggy. Here are the specs: Chassis: Custom built Edge Barracuda, slight modifications 88 inch track, 72 inch width, approximatelty 115 inches over all length. 1.5 inch tubing with 1 inch braces. Engine: NA 2002 Suzuki GSXR 750cc inline 4 cylinder, stock internals and exhaust 13700 rpm redline 120-125 hp at the crank, approximately 100 to the rear wheels. 65+ ft lbs of torque. Driveline: Inner CV's are type 2 from a jetta, outer are jetta microstubs. 13 to 60 sprockets, geared for 105 mph top speed with 25 inch tires. Eccentric chain adjustment, 530 chain Suspension: Fox 2.0 Air shocks on all 4 corners. 15 inches of travel in front, 12 in the rear. Stats: Acceleration: Too fast Top Speed: Haven't gone that fast Cornering: Excellent Braking: Good Fun Factor: Extreme Thanks for watching! New videos will be posted next week! (October 13-15) Stay tuned!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
MAKE Volume 26: Karts & Wheels
makezine.com Garage go-kart building is a time-honored hobby for do-it-yourselfers, and we've got plans and articles to help you build wheeled wonders that'll have you and the kids racing around the neighborhood in DIY style. Build a longboard skateboard by bending plywood. Propel a go-kart with a pair of battery-powered drills. Put a mini gasoline engine on a bicycle. And construct an amazing wind-powered cart that can outrun a tailwind. Plus you'll learn how to build the winning vehicle from our online Karts and Wheels contest — a full-custom adult Soapbox Derby racer! In addition to karts, you'll find plenty of other projects that only MAKE could give you: • A flaming tube that keeps time to music and makes sounds waves visible — in fire • An easy, fun synthesizer and loop station for making electronic music • Two bio-sensing projects: a lie detector and a controller driven by your brain waves All these projects and much, much more await you in MAKE Volume 26! On newsstands now! makezine.com
Monday, March 26, 2012
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