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03-19-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

Well, I gave it a shot and attempted a few jumps....

Well, I gave it a shot and attempted a few jumps. There just isn't enough power from that 4-cycle to get much air. The buggy survived and at least proved the design a bit.

Here is the link to the...
03-08-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

Well, I just got done taking a run through the...

Well, I just got done taking a run through the parking lot down the street and posted a short video. I put the buggy into a few skids and then some higher speed laps, very interesting driving an 80lb...
03-07-2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

I've taken two videos running around the back...

I've taken two videos running around the back yard and posted them to YouTube (follow link). It's funny how small the space seems compared to running a 1:10 scale buggy there. I'm going to try a...
03-05-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

It's been a while, but I've finally finished the...

It's been a while, but I've finally finished the project. I went with a military theme and ended up replacing the engine with a 4-cycle. I hope to have a video soon, but here are a few pictures.
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04-16-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

I have a PCC "Stage 2" 49cc big bore motor motor,...

I have a PCC "Stage 2" 49cc big bore motor motor, part number EN06 and the link is below (OK to post it ?). I believe the block is the same as yours but the head, intake, and carb are different.
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04-15-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

Thanks for commenting, this has been such a fun...

Thanks for commenting, this has been such a fun project and glad to see others are interested. There will definitely be some more fine tuning. I'd looked for "beefier" rear tires, but my $1,000...
04-11-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

OK, it's been a while and a really snowy winter...

OK, it's been a while and a really snowy winter here, but I've finally got the buggy running. I've uploaded videos of the first test drive and everything seems to be working as it should. Big...
05-12-2014, 04:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By Perreault985

I know a lot of people at the flying club use a...

I know a lot of people at the flying club use a synthetic 2-cycle oil like royal purple for this exact reason. It burns a lot cleaner than petroleum based oil and does not leave a black mess all over...
05-06-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

I've got a 5:1 turndown on the first sprocket set...

I've got a 5:1 turndown on the first sprocket set and a 1:1 on the second. I was leaning towards a fixed plastic idler with no teeth, but I guess based on the response everyone has had a little...
05-06-2014, 02:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

Yes, I've got some Delrin plastic rod and plan to...

Yes, I've got some Delrin plastic rod and plan to machine a piece that looks like a thread spool. I'm still trying to figure out if it should be rigid and adjustable or spring loaded. Any suggestions?
05-05-2014, 02:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

I've had a few other things begin taking time...

I've had a few other things begin taking time away from the buggy project now that spring is here, but I've got the rest of the driveline finished. I still have to add a couple of chain tensioners to...
04-24-2014, 02:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

I will definitely have the video camera rolling...

I will definitely have the video camera rolling for the first test drive. Once the driveline is finished I'm going to dive in to the throttle and brake controls. I want to be sure I don't rush in...
04-23-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

I'm just following up with some information about...

I'm just following up with some information about the build. I was hoping to attach an Excel sheet, but don't think I can do it here so they have been converted to images.

I've also added the...
04-23-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

The one way bearings were the means to an end as...

The one way bearings were the means to an end as I was looking for something inexpensive that would fit the scale of the buggy. I'm not 100% sure how they are going to hold up nor how well they will...
04-22-2014, 02:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

The one way bearing differential is finished and...

The one way bearing differential is finished and mounted on the car, everything fit together and spins true. The next step will be to mount an idler shaft and pulley and wrap up the driveline. It's...
04-15-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,866
Posted By Perreault985

I did just finish building one of these and it...

I did just finish building one of these and it works quite well. It was based it on the information provided in this Popular Science article...
04-06-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

So there was a good excuse to take a video this...

So there was a good excuse to take a video this weekend as I was able to test the steering and rolling chassis. I had my lovely wife give the buggy a push down the driveway and was able to see how...
03-17-2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

Thanks, it is coming along as well as I could...

Thanks, it is coming along as well as I could have hoped. As you pointed out there were space issues putting the shock down between the uprights. I'd worked on several different configurations during...
03-16-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

I've got the front suspension done and mounted it...

I've got the front suspension done and mounted it on the frame. It's starting to look like a buggy now that there are four wheels installed and the mono-shock works pretty well. I've attached a few...
03-10-2014, 04:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

Thanks, I'm working on the front end now and hope...

Thanks, I'm working on the front end now and hope to finish it up next weekend so that I can post a few pictures. Suprisingly the monoshock is working out for me in the front as I'd planned. Once the...
03-08-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

So, I've spent the last few weeks working on the...

So, I've spent the last few weeks working on the radio system. I've never tried a FlySky radio before, but so far so good. The system has everything I'll need and was a great price at $65 USD. The...
02-14-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,968
Posted By Perreault985

I'm assuming you are building 800-1000mm since I...

I'm assuming you are building 800-1000mm since I believe 1000cm is about the size of two full sized cars. I'd say this makes the buggy more like 1/4 scale for sure. This scale would put the tires in...
02-13-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,968
Posted By Perreault985

Could you provide a few more details, you'd...

Could you provide a few more details, you'd mentioned 1/5 or1/4 scale have you decided yet? Also will this be used on-road or off-road?
02-09-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

Yes, that's the idea. When we were kids, my best...

Yes, that's the idea. When we were kids, my best friend had a Tamiya Fox and I thought the mono shock was so cool. I'll also need to rig up a stabilizer bar to keep both wheels planted. Still looking...
02-08-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,383
Posted By Perreault985

It's coming along slowly, but the rear suspension...

It's coming along slowly, but the rear suspension is finished. I didn't get to mount the shocks horizontally in the rear as I'd intended and went with a more conventional configuration. I'll really...
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