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Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 5:39 pm
by petew
Ah well, done now. Good work. Now make it run! :)

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 5:50 pm
by DeMinimis
Thanks Pete.

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 2:52 pm
by DeMinimis
Standing on her own for the first time ever. It will be short-lived. Wheel studs aren't long enough for these meaty Method wheels. Need ones 12-15mm longer. Clearance at full lock worked out!

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 5:11 pm
by bajaherbie
Keep it up!

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Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 11:48 pm
by petew
Yay!!! :D

Keep going! If you're fast enough I can pop buy in 3 months for a ride. :wink:

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 6:04 am
by CentralWAbaja
Nice job man keep it up.

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:29 am
by Skidmark
Looking good, dude! Tacos... you need more tacos to help make it run.

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 9:57 am
by DeMinimis
Cerveza might help with all this cypherin'. Still messing with caster, camber and toe at midstroke and level. Caster 8+ for both. Good there. Camber at 2.5 and 2.4 (I may lower those with a half turn. Trying to determine if better to be slightly over or slightly under the 2 degree mark). Sitting on the ground now while I adjust toe in. Toe close to 1/8, but not perfect yet.

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 2:44 pm
by petew
That's really cool! Keep going. You can do it! 😊

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 4:34 pm
by dustymojave
Are you adjusting it at parked height or loaded ride height?

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 4:44 pm
by DeMinimis
Mid stroke. Well, just shy of that actually. I understand 60/40 is about where you want ride height, so that's what I'm using when trying to dial it in. I understand I may be tweaking it more once built.

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 6:28 pm
by Ol'fogasaurus
While I am sure you already allowed for it: just-in-case, don't forget to add the proper weight for fuel and passengers (et al) when setting things up. I've seen it done wrong a couple of times and it wasn't that easy to get the adjustments right after getting off on the wrong foot.

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 7:40 pm
by bajaherbie
Have you considered a Subaru engine for your buggy?

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Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 7:51 pm
by DeMinimis
Silly BH.

Re: Here We Go: Desert Dynamics Build ( Desert Dynamics Sucks )

Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 4:57 pm
by dustymojave
Then "Herbie" wouldnt be appropriate or relevant, would he? 8)

Lee,
See above:
Are you adjusting it at parked height or loaded ride height?
Question already asked.