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SlinkySam · 10-21-2006, 10:31 AM

Just had to post up some pictures from our wheeling trip to the Rubicon on 10 Oct 06. It was the first run in the Tube-Slinky which was a total success. Although I didn't attempt the Sluice this early on in testing the rig out, I was able to clean the the Soup Bowl fairly easy which was nice.

Here are all the pics and some selected shots:
http://www.luciexyz.com/src/

Tube-Slinky coming up through the Soup Bowl. Note the mini-crawler in tow on the roof of the rig.

Wilson getting twisted in the box. Those are 42s coming at you!!

Tracking a bear, ~250+ pounds based on some fresh impressions we found. This was a branch he/she was gnawing on. I took a taste to see what all the excitement was. Not tasty at all.

In the words of Forrest Gump, "That's all I gotta say about that."
-Sam

Unimoger · 10-21-2006, 10:56 AM

SAM, that is one bad azz buggy!

got any specs on her? great photos, looks like a hellva fun weekend!

toyofast · 10-21-2006, 11:10 AM

Good to see you back out on the trails again Sam... Buggy looks great.

SlinkySam · 10-21-2006, 11:23 AM

Thanks guys. Good to be out on the trail again. I am jonesin to hit some more trails. It's all loaded on the trailer and itching to eat some rocks.

Here are some specs:
Wheelbase 102"
Weight 2612 Lbs
21.8" Of Axle Groung Clearance
Exterior: Night Stalker Comp Chassis, Rollcage & Sliders Are 1.5" 1.34 Dom, Most Of The Chassis Is 1.5" 1.20 Hrew.

Interior: (2) Kirkey Aluminum Racing Seats, Rjs 4 Point Seat Belts, Full Summit Gauges, 9" Removable Steering Wheel, & All Nec Switches For Fans, Lights, Arbs, Line Locks, Etc.

Axles: Custom Front Range Off-road Hd Toyota Axles W/ 3/8" Tubes Fitted With Unimog Portal Boxes. 4:10 In Diffs W/ 2:17 In Boxes, Arb’s Front And Rear, Ctm Axle Shafts, 21.8" Of Ground Clearance At Bottom Of Diff.

Suspension & Steering: 102" Wheelbase, All Joints Are 3/4 Heims, Tri-angulated 4 Link Rear, 3 Link W/ Track Bar Front. 1.5" .250 Control Arms, Coil Springs Fr & Rear, Bilstein 14" Travel Shocks, Incredible Flex, And Well Balanced. Full Hydraulic Steering W/ 2 Turn Orbiter

Tires & Wheels: 42x15x17 Swamper Irocs (95% Tread), Mounted On 17x10 Mrt Racing Beadlocks With 2.5" Backspace.

Mechanical: Motor Is Rebuilt 88 Mazda 13b, Mukini Side Draft, Custom Header, Taylor Wires, K&n Intake, Custom 2.5" Exhaust, Power Boosted Brakes. Rebuilt Automatic Transmission, Deep Sump Pan, Custom Shifter.

T-case: Sami T-case W/ 4:16 Gears, Trail Tough Rear Drive Line Disconnect For Doing Front And Rear Digs, Lg Flanges, Hd Fr Output. All Gears Are Heat Treated And Chryogenic Treated.

Misc: Line Lock Front & Rear Brakes, 5lbs Co2 Tank System To Run Arb’s And Fill Tires, Radiator Is In The Rear, 10 Gal Aluminum Fuel Cell.

More non-wheeling pics can be found here. CLICK HERE!

-Sam

JasonInAugusta · 10-21-2006, 11:40 AM

You already know it, but nice buggy!

xjman · 10-21-2006, 03:00 PM

Good looking rig, makes me want to sell my XJ build one of those and walk to work.

dezfan · 10-21-2006, 03:06 PM

Sick!

I hope to have one of my own in the near future.

Trike Kid · 10-21-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlinkySam

It's itching to eat some rocks.

I'm sure they feel likewise about your sweet paint

Looks bitchin.

ColquittCustom405 · 10-21-2006, 05:28 PM

That's one unhealthy looking rig dude!Sweet pictures

Cloak · 10-21-2006, 07:49 PM

He looks like a big happy puppy with his tongue out in that first picture.

SlinkySam · 10-21-2006, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloak

He looks like a big happy puppy with his tongue out in that first picture.

Are you kidding, I was licking that rig up and down throughout that trip. My tounge has never been so tired before..... well.... maybe not

.

Thanks again for the compliments on the rig. We have our next Nor-Cal competition next weekend over at Hollister Hills OHV park (home for Top Truck Challenge), so I can't wait to play with it some more over there. Hopefully they didn't mellow out the mini-Rubicon any.

-Sam

Cloak · 10-21-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlinkySam

Are you kidding, I was licking that rig up and down throughout that trip. My tounge has never been so tired before..... well.... maybe not

.

I meant the rig, not you.

badger · 10-25-2006, 11:12 AM

You rig looks great on the rocks Sam! One problem though, I don't see any cup holders. :-(

EeePee · 10-25-2006, 02:42 PM

Super cool man!

Hey uh, how does a carbed rotary do in that application? Do you have to spin it fast?

Mello_Yello · 10-25-2006, 03:17 PM

13b in it, you sure its a 88? They where fuel injected. the 12a's are carbed, or did you custom make it carbed?

10-21-2006, 10:31 AM	#1
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	Rubicon Trail run - 10 Oct 06 Just had to post up some pictures from our wheeling trip to the Rubicon on 10 Oct 06. It was the first run in the Tube-Slinky which was a total success. Although I didn't attempt the Sluice this early on in testing the rig out, I was able to clean the the Soup Bowl fairly easy which was nice. Here are all the pics and some selected shots: http://www.luciexyz.com/src/ Tube-Slinky coming up through the Soup Bowl. Note the mini-crawler in tow on the roof of the rig. Wilson getting twisted in the box. Those are 42s coming at you!! Tracking a bear, ~250+ pounds based on some fresh impressions we found. This was a branch he/she was gnawing on. I took a taste to see what all the excitement was. Not tasty at all. In the words of Forrest Gump, "That's all I gotta say about that." -Sam

10-21-2006, 11:23 AM	#4
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	Thanks guys. Good to be out on the trail again. I am jonesin to hit some more trails. It's all loaded on the trailer and itching to eat some rocks. Here are some specs: Wheelbase 102" Weight 2612 Lbs 21.8" Of Axle Groung Clearance Exterior: Night Stalker Comp Chassis, Rollcage & Sliders Are 1.5" 1.34 Dom, Most Of The Chassis Is 1.5" 1.20 Hrew. Interior: (2) Kirkey Aluminum Racing Seats, Rjs 4 Point Seat Belts, Full Summit Gauges, 9" Removable Steering Wheel, & All Nec Switches For Fans, Lights, Arbs, Line Locks, Etc. Axles: Custom Front Range Off-road Hd Toyota Axles W/ 3/8" Tubes Fitted With Unimog Portal Boxes. 4:10 In Diffs W/ 2:17 In Boxes, Arb’s Front And Rear, Ctm Axle Shafts, 21.8" Of Ground Clearance At Bottom Of Diff. Suspension & Steering: 102" Wheelbase, All Joints Are 3/4 Heims, Tri-angulated 4 Link Rear, 3 Link W/ Track Bar Front. 1.5" .250 Control Arms, Coil Springs Fr & Rear, Bilstein 14" Travel Shocks, Incredible Flex, And Well Balanced. Full Hydraulic Steering W/ 2 Turn Orbiter Tires & Wheels: 42x15x17 Swamper Irocs (95% Tread), Mounted On 17x10 Mrt Racing Beadlocks With 2.5" Backspace. Mechanical: Motor Is Rebuilt 88 Mazda 13b, Mukini Side Draft, Custom Header, Taylor Wires, K&n Intake, Custom 2.5" Exhaust, Power Boosted Brakes. Rebuilt Automatic Transmission, Deep Sump Pan, Custom Shifter. T-case: Sami T-case W/ 4:16 Gears, Trail Tough Rear Drive Line Disconnect For Doing Front And Rear Digs, Lg Flanges, Hd Fr Output. All Gears Are Heat Treated And Chryogenic Treated. Misc: Line Lock Front & Rear Brakes, 5lbs Co2 Tank System To Run Arb’s And Fill Tires, Radiator Is In The Rear, 10 Gal Aluminum Fuel Cell. More non-wheeling pics can be found here. CLICK HERE! -Sam Last edited by SlinkySam; 10-21-2006 at 11:26 AM.

10-21-2006, 10:56 AM	#2
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	SAM, that is one bad azz buggy! got any specs on her? great photos, looks like a hellva fun weekend!

10-21-2006, 11:10 AM	#3
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Good to see you back out on the trails again Sam... Buggy looks great.

10-21-2006, 11:40 AM	#5
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	You already know it, but nice buggy!

10-21-2006, 03:00 PM	#6
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	Good looking rig, makes me want to sell my XJ build one of those and walk to work.

10-21-2006, 03:06 PM	#7
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Sick! I hope to have one of my own in the near future.

10-21-2006, 05:28 PM	#9
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	That's one unhealthy looking rig dude!Sweet pictures

10-21-2006, 07:49 PM	#10
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,206	He looks like a big happy puppy with his tongue out in that first picture.

10-25-2006, 11:12 AM	#13
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	You rig looks great on the rocks Sam! One problem though, I don't see any cup holders. :-(

10-25-2006, 02:42 PM	#14
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Super cool man! Hey uh, how does a carbed rotary do in that application? Do you have to spin it fast?

10-25-2006, 03:17 PM	#15
Mello_Yello Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 229	13b in it, you sure its a 88? They where fuel injected. the 12a's are carbed, or did you custom make it carbed?

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