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Offline zeusrekning

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #50 on: August 03, 2009, 08:23:05 PM »
John,

My dad actually mentioned trying to fab up a break away steering column. But I think that may cause more problems in the future. The steering wheel came with a nice little horn cover , but I'm not sure how to fit it. Im definitely open to suggestions though.

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #51 on: August 08, 2009, 08:16:52 PM »
I got the buggy finished and done some testing.

well heres this eves update.

I made a trip around the block. Prob doing 50ish.

Came to the house and left again.
Got to the stop sign right below my house.
I noticed I had some wobble in the rear and the engine was running funny.
I slowed way down b/c I had forgot to turn the fuel pump on.
Well as I was stopping the wheel hub came off.
It was the hub that gets welded on and I ground it flush , not leaving enough weld. If I hadn't accidently left the fuel pump off I would have been at decent speed.
Nothing got damage other than my pride b/c I had thought about adding another weld to the back of the hub and forgot.

It will be an easy fix in the morn then Ill do some low speed trail testing.


BTW. High speed is plenty ok for me so so rekon I work on the low speed.

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #52 on: August 08, 2009, 08:20:40 PM »
Yeah b ut I bet you had the bestest time for years....... :)

Easy fix mate and no-one was hurt..... :thumbup:
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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #53 on: August 08, 2009, 08:24:20 PM »
Nice to hear your up and running, the snagging problems seem solvable pretty easily though, so overall no prob's as far as I can see ........... enjoy  :thumbup: ................    don't forget pics and a video though  :beer:

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #54 on: August 09, 2009, 03:40:33 AM »
It`s such a fabulous feeling, as you set off up the road for the first time.  :thumbup:  :D

Small, or even medium setbacks are inevitable..........  :scratch:

Well done.... Enjoy!  :thumbup:

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #55 on: August 09, 2009, 05:21:57 PM »
So that Gs engine is good enough?

Glad to hear it is finished and ended up being an easy fix.

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #56 on: August 09, 2009, 06:39:10 PM »
Yes sir Eric.
I need to do some tuning on it but she is strong.
Uploaded some pics today.
http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #57 on: August 09, 2009, 06:59:49 PM »
Yes sir Eric.
I need to do some tuning on it but she is strong.
Uploaded some pics today.
http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii41/zeusrekning/Sidewinder/

zeusrekning

You have built quite the machine there. I have been following along on the build and I am impressed.  :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:

I hope you have many safe hours of enjoyment with it.  :D

Cheers :beer: :beer: (for after the run)

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Re: My Sidewinder build
« Reply #58 on: August 09, 2009, 07:30:30 PM »
zeusrekning
Way to go! :thumbup:
Now comes the fun bit: TWEAKING :bang:
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