NickyPap Posted July 24, 2005 Report Posted July 24, 2005 The more I look into these the more I want one. Does anyone know a good site that kinda gives you the breakdown of different types/upgrades/what to look for... I would like something pretty fast that wouild be street legal but could take it offroad too. ...Maybe led will chime in and lend me a hand. Quote
Otis Posted July 24, 2005 Report Posted July 24, 2005 it's pretty basic, but good info.... sandrail.com <linky Quote
racer Posted July 24, 2005 Report Posted July 24, 2005 I would like something pretty fast that wouild be street legal but could take it offroad too. 396279[/snapback] if thats the case, you may be happier with a prerunner. its hard to get A/C into a 'rail. Quote
Bansh88 Posted July 24, 2005 Report Posted July 24, 2005 Yeah. I'd just dump a ton of suspension into a truck. Cheaper, more reliable and easily street legal. How many Dunes in maryland? Quote
ledofthezep Posted July 24, 2005 Report Posted July 24, 2005 Really depends on what you look for in the buggy & how much you're willing to spend. Right now, the long-travel, 4seater setups seem to be hot, as well as the prices. A good friend of mine builds, sells & upgrades rails, see: http://www.johnsonsbuggies.com for more info there. I'm still pimp'n the older style VW powered rail, it's an 1835cc stroked & modded to a 1968cc stroker, got probably around 3g's into the motor itself. Total, we probably got maybe 8k invested in our rail, it's nothing special, but it's a blast to drive & really isn't shit to maintain & fix if it breaks. I'm running a low-geared VW bus transaxle for the lower gearing & strength, there's also mid-range & 091 high geared transaxles...but there getting to be few & far between, of course you can always spend 1k+ on a build up one for what you're looking for.. Our rail is mainly built to wheelie & trail ride, not really much for jumping, hell I don't even run shocks on the front! As far as street legalling a rail...check with your DMV or state's website for info on what all you'd need to do, most likely just the norm...lights, turnsignals, mirrors, horn, etc. If I had the money, I'd have someone, probably Johnson since he's a good friend, build a custom long-travel 2 seater rail in the 20-25k range, with a shortstar V6 caddy motor, with badass suspension, that'd be great for wheelies & jumping both. You can checkout my old site to checkout some of the rails in my immediate family...some other sites you can check out: http://www.dunebuggy.com or just do a google search for dunebuggy or sandrail or sandcar, etc... Quote
NickyPap Posted July 25, 2005 Author Report Posted July 25, 2005 Thanks alot everyone! I guess I'll take my time on this one -seems like another beast that the skys the limit on what you can put into these things and the Banshee is usually waiting first in line when I get alittle spending money. Thanks again. Nicky Quote
NickyPap Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Posted July 26, 2005 Picking this baby up next week! http://www.sandblastermotorsports.com/flatblack.htm OK maybe if my lucky lotto numbers hit before then ...I didn't realize how crazy these bad boys can get Quote
racer Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 Picking this baby up next week!http://www.sandblastermotorsports.com/flatblack.htm 397114[/snapback] i nearly shit my pants. that thind was a work of art. maybe if i sell some organs................... Quote
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