Hello im new proposed buggie build 1/4 miler

Do you like to go fast? Well get out of that stocker and build a hipo motor for your VW. Come here to talk with others who like to drive fast.
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fl_buggy
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Post by fl_buggy »

That thing is coming along nicely!

How heavy are those BTR rims compared to Centerlines or something?

I wonder if they make them in a non bead lock design.
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The "Skyway Flyer!"
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Hello, fl_buggy, Rim's are heavy, so much I don't Want to weight them, yes they make a nonbead lock version, but when the time come, I may lighten up, but my buggie drivers like it's on a rail so I probley won't change much, except the motor 8) , oh John W Kelly, you know were you rate with me :wink: , you are on the short list,,,, of THANKS deserved for your help last season. Went far for a greeny. Thanks
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I've watched this thread for quite a while. Some good info here! Seems the buggy racers are some of the best about helping others set up their "glass cars"!
I did a lot of learning with mine last year (local tracks & 2 PRA races) & hope to get to all the PRA races this year along with most of the NASA series in Sac.
Mine is a 2332 with 48IDA's this year (went from a mild 2110 to a hotter 2276 last season) also assembling a "spare 2332" as a backup this time.
I have the (non-beadlock)BTR's in the rear & spindle mounts in the front. It has Jamar dual-cyl drag brakes in the rear so it still stops fairly well.
Not as fast as some yet (went from 12.60 to 11.30's last year) but high 10's should come (my ultamate goal in this car)as I get to know the car better & I gain a bit more experence. Any way good luck to another buggy racer! It's looking good!

Tom V
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Hello,bugracer99, I've just tried, sound's like your ON for your program, I hope next year to be faster , and have a good time. Thanks
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Holy cow,,Thanks Shoptalk,just found this post.

Walk down memory lane.

Here it is,

It's 2019,,I still own it. Currently getting upgrades.
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Looks great! What does it run in the 1/4?
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Heck Ya! That’s badass! Buggies are so cool.
I’ve always wanted a street strip buggy and after the sale of my old USE car I bought a shell and pan. Everyone keeps telling me I’m nuts and it wont work but I’m not turning back now.
This new build will be “Mr Fister 9-140” its being built with intentions of lots of street time and once or twice a month track action. It will be capable of driving from here to Daytona and back which is roughly 50 miles away. It has a bus box, MSE vertigate, IRS suspension, 4 wheel Jaycee/Lummus brakes, funnycar cage, and an 80x94 injected turbo on E85.
Hoping for some low 6’s and mid 9’s.
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John S.12.0,,my goal was a solid 11.90 all out.
So it's a great bracket car,,both 1/4 and 1/8 tracks.
10's after this winter.

gbaker,,Thanks. Your combo,and plan sounds bitching.
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I went 11.40's with a good trans and good suspension in my buggy. 2180 n/a
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Final fab,,at The Dub Shop.

Getting ready.
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Sitting with all the other turbos.
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Cool car, not much beats going fast in a buggy. Wind through the fire suit, helmet shakin', air roarin' FUN!!
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Ol'fogasaurus wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:31 am 20191227_134714[1] copy.jpg

Thanks man,,
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