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Kamikaze · 01-30-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrecker

Hahaha!
That's what I was thinking. Nothing like polishing a turd.

I just don't get the logic in dumping a ton of money into something crappy to still have it not be half as good as buying something decent in the first place that has a slightly larger initial cost. In the long run you'll have spent a heck of a lot less and have a way better "whatever it might be". Plus you know eventually you're just going to buy the better "whatever" in the long run anyways.

Aside from that Kami, looking pretty bad ass. Inspiring me to work on mine again.

For me its because all of this zuki stuff I have a large very inexpensive source of replacement parts. Thats the main reason. It will eat.....you will see.

bigflex · 01-31-2010, 12:54 AM

I don't understand all of your thinking. I run a stock 1.3 in my sami and have never really needed any more than the puny 60hp it puts out. Its all about the gearing in these little rigs. The 120hp kick motor is plenty of power for a lite weight rig as long as you put the right gearing in it.

You HP junkies make me laugh. I out wheel a shit load of guys with high hp rigs. You call Zuks turds, I call them Goliath killers.

A ZUk owners modo is "doing more with less not less with more!"

joesbruiser · 01-31-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigflex

I don't understand all of your thinking. I run a stock 1.3 in my sami and have never really needed any more than the puny 60hp it puts out. Its all about the gearing in these little rigs. The 120hp kick motor is plenty of power for a lite weight rig as long as you put the right gearing in it.

You HP junkies make me laugh. I out wheel a shit load of guys with high hp rigs. You call Zuks turds, I call them Goliath killers.

A ZUk owners modo is "doing more with less not less with more!"

60HP aint climbing this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh0WNS1e3qY
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDoy9...eature=related
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIJKUX4FmqU

Kamikaze · 01-31-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joesbruiser

60HP aint climbing this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh0WNS1e3qY
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDoy9...eature=related
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIJKUX4FmqU

Ain't got nothing on this......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FMW1L6zA9w

Manning · 01-31-2010, 10:21 AM

I have a sami with the 8v 1.6L Track/Kick motor (was in it when I bought the rig). I cannot imagine wheeling with any less power.

Turbo's are cool, will be interesting to see how it works out.

Keep up the good work on this buggy, lookin' great.

JamisonWorkshop · 02-06-2010, 08:54 AM

My 22re aint no better I know that. But what we lack in power we make up for in longevity. 240,000 mi. and still rolling

I was searching some pics today and found some picks of my trail tough disconnect air actuated. It is on my toy case but same simple principle. The ram is 1 1/2" stroke. Can pick them up cheap at clippard.com. All you need is air source, ram, couple of barb fittings little bit of hose and simple pneumatic switch.
You will love it over the lever I gaurantee it.

nothing but a simple flip of the switch.

Duuuuuuuude · 02-06-2010, 08:59 AM

Turbo! Thats bitchin'...I miss my turbo.

Awesome build man.

Calderwood · 02-06-2010, 03:47 PM

I have that same mittler bros bender. It's a nice unit. Buggy is looking good.

biggin69 · 02-07-2010, 07:44 AM

Looking good Kamikaze! I am a proud owner of a Sammy Tuber (still builbing) and am a firm believer in the Samurai.

Rc_Kid · 02-07-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joesbruiser

60HP aint climbing this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh0WNS1e3qY
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDoy9...eature=related
or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIJKUX4FmqU

1. Doesn't look like pink was either

2. I hope that was private property, that's how trails get closed down, when people run bushes over and go off the trail

3. This one was a good video

scottiej · 01-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Any updates on this build? it's looking sweet

loving the tubework! I need to get my zuki up and running again! I run a dualtcase set up on mine and love it!

TEDROCKZ · 01-02-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottiej

Any updates on this build? it's looking sweet

loving the tubework! I need to get my zuki up and running again! I run a dualtcase set up on mine and love it!

The surprise third child slowed him up some! Also according to his rants on FB he has become a full time pistolier.

01-31-2010, 12:54 AM	#102
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	I don't understand all of your thinking. I run a stock 1.3 in my sami and have never really needed any more than the puny 60hp it puts out. Its all about the gearing in these little rigs. The 120hp kick motor is plenty of power for a lite weight rig as long as you put the right gearing in it. You HP junkies make me laugh. I out wheel a shit load of guys with high hp rigs. You call Zuks turds, I call them Goliath killers. A ZUk owners modo is "doing more with less not less with more!" Last edited by bigflex; 01-31-2010 at 12:57 AM.

01-31-2010, 10:21 AM	#105
Manning RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lowell, Arkansas Posts: 1,307	I have a sami with the 8v 1.6L Track/Kick motor (was in it when I bought the rig). I cannot imagine wheeling with any less power. Turbo's are cool, will be interesting to see how it works out. Keep up the good work on this buggy, lookin' great.

02-06-2010, 08:54 AM	#106
JamisonWorkshop Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 319	My 22re aint no better I know that. But what we lack in power we make up for in longevity. 240,000 mi. and still rolling I was searching some pics today and found some picks of my trail tough disconnect air actuated. It is on my toy case but same simple principle. The ram is 1 1/2" stroke. Can pick them up cheap at clippard.com. All you need is air source, ram, couple of barb fittings little bit of hose and simple pneumatic switch. You will love it over the lever I gaurantee it. nothing but a simple flip of the switch.

02-06-2010, 08:59 AM	#107
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	Turbo! Thats bitchin'...I miss my turbo. Awesome build man.

02-06-2010, 03:47 PM	#108
Calderwood I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME Posts: 3,886	I have that same mittler bros bender. It's a nice unit. Buggy is looking good.

02-07-2010, 07:44 AM	#109
biggin69 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southwestern, Ohio Posts: 2,671	Looking good Kamikaze! I am a proud owner of a Sammy Tuber (still builbing) and am a firm believer in the Samurai.

01-02-2011, 02:23 PM	#111
scottiej Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 44	Any updates on this build? it's looking sweet loving the tubework! I need to get my zuki up and running again! I run a dualtcase set up on mine and love it!

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