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rnpnick · 10-11-2009, 09:18 PM

So I have an old XL rustler layin around, and Ive seen some of the rails built on this site. I figured I give it a go, something fun, something fast and hopefully cool looking.

It will be a single seater, Recaro cell phone otw, with good ole Willy as the driver. It will be powered with a Novak 4.5 motor and the cheapest sensored esc that will handle that.

I started "TRYING" to draw a reference in Solidworks 2d. Its comming along okish I guess. Heres the side view so far.

I want it skinny, low and long. If anyone cares to add or take away from the drawing please do. Im up for suggestions. Once I get meh stuff in I can set down and start framing it out.

STANG KILLA SS · 10-12-2009, 07:05 AM

dude that will be sick!

rnpnick · 10-12-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

dude that will be sick!

I hope, my problem I cant seem to find pictures of any one seater rails. Are they all 2 and 4 seaters?

I did some more drawring in Solidwerks. I think this is the actual style im going to go with. Its got a 12.5" wheelbase, a little over 16" long and 3.75 tall.

This should allow me to have a full interior if I put electronics in front of and behind the driver.

JOOTZ · 10-12-2009, 08:00 AM

another tight looking build.

roktoy · 10-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Are you looking to do a sand buggy or a desert race buggy?
Jay

rnpnick · 10-12-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roktoy

Are you looking to do a sand buggy or a desert race buggy?
Jay

Both? Sand rail style with desert race suspension? I have seen the little racers like you have shown, I just think they are ugly. I almost like sand drag rails the most, but I want to take this off sweet jumps.

Something like

is sexy to me. But it needs jumping suspension ;)

rnpnick · 10-12-2009, 01:55 PM

I want to use something other then brake line on this build. Im looking at stainless or chromoly. Any reason to use one or the other? I found 4130 on Mcmaster car for $19.95 a 6' stick. Im correct in thinking this is chromoloy?

If it is its actually cheaper than stainless and is what I would use if none object.

My main concern is if I can still bend it with a hand bender. This build is mostly made up of angle cuts, but it still has a couple bends ill need to make.

dps50 · 10-12-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rnpnick

I want to use something other then brake line on this build. Im looking at stainless or chromoly. Any reason to use one or the other? I found 4130 on Mcmaster car for $19.95 a 6' stick. Im correct in thinking this is chromoloy?

If it is its actually cheaper than stainless and is what I would use if none object.

My main concern is if I can still bend it with a hand bender. This build is mostly made up of angle cuts, but it still has a couple bends ill need to make.

grainger has a little better pricing on stainless than McMaster right now. They also have some larger size tubing on clearance.

starvenamrvin · 10-12-2009, 02:25 PM

You are correct, that is 4130 chromoly. I dont know how easy its going to bend with a hand bender, but im sure it will still be possible. Howcome you want to use it over the steel brake line?

rnpnick · 10-12-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dps50

grainger has a little better pricing on stainless than McMaster right now. They also have some larger size tubing on clearance.

Nice, ill check them out.

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Originally Posted by starvenamrvin

You are correct, that is 4130 chromoly. I dont know how easy its going to bend with a hand bender, but im sure it will still be possible. Howcome you want to use it over the steel brake line?

Since most of the frame will be strait and angle cuts, I wanted something that was a bit stiffer, and less bendy as brake line. I also like the fact I can just cut and braise, dont have to spend time cleaning the galv off the brake line.

roktoy · 10-12-2009, 02:48 PM

Maybe....

http://www.shortsandcars.com/

Jay

jetboat · 10-12-2009, 03:05 PM

might I suggest cutting the frame off right after the rear axle. That way the tire is the farthest point back and not the chassis.

rnpnick · 10-12-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by roktoy

Maybe....

http://www.shortsandcars.com/

Jay

Thanks! Some nice buggys there.

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Originally Posted by jetboat

might I suggest cutting the frame off right after the rear axle. That way the tire is the farthest point back and not the chassis.

I had to chop some of the front off to retain the 12.5" wb, but I agree it just looks better.

rnpnick · 10-12-2009, 07:03 PM

Can someone do me a solid, and measure a standard B4 or Losi front and rear buggy tire. Inchs or MM doesnt matter. Thanks

rnpnick · 10-14-2009, 08:48 PM

I had some brake line laying around. 1 thing lead to another.

Enough for tonight. I should have the majority of the cage work done tomorrow.

rnpnick · 10-15-2009, 11:34 AM

STANG KILLA SS · 10-15-2009, 12:15 PM

dude that looks SO sick. i like your tastes and a agree that the desert buggies are Fugly.

ROLANDROCKSHOP · 10-15-2009, 12:49 PM

looking good!

Szczerba · 10-15-2009, 01:01 PM

Nice! Glad to see it's coming along so fast rather than being on a computer screen. Cool idea.

rnpnick · 10-15-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

dude that looks SO sick. i like your tastes and a agree that the desert buggies are Fugly.

Hey thanks mate. Im pretty excited about this build.

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Originally Posted by rubiredunlmtd

looking good!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Shane_744

Nice! Glad to see it's coming along so fast rather than being on a computer screen. Cool idea.

Only on the computer screen long enough to give me an idea of what it would look like, and measurements.

10-11-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
rnpnick Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DeSoto Posts: 206	Sand Rail, Dragster, Buggy go fast. Update~ So I have an old XL rustler layin around, and Ive seen some of the rails built on this site. I figured I give it a go, something fun, something fast and hopefully cool looking. It will be a single seater, Recaro cell phone otw, with good ole Willy as the driver. It will be powered with a Novak 4.5 motor and the cheapest sensored esc that will handle that. I started "TRYING" to draw a reference in Solidworks 2d. Its comming along okish I guess. Heres the side view so far. I want it skinny, low and long. If anyone cares to add or take away from the drawing please do. Im up for suggestions. Once I get meh stuff in I can set down and start framing it out. Last edited by rnpnick; 11-19-2009 at 02:20 PM. Reason: Updated 11/19

10-12-2009, 08:21 AM	#5
roktoy Dirt Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7-Eleven Posts: 1,053	Are you looking to do a sand buggy or a desert race buggy? Jay Attached Images

10-12-2009, 07:05 AM	#2
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	dude that will be sick!

10-12-2009, 08:00 AM	#4
JOOTZ RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,317	another tight looking build.

10-12-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
rnpnick Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DeSoto Posts: 206	I want to use something other then brake line on this build. Im looking at stainless or chromoly. Any reason to use one or the other? I found 4130 on Mcmaster car for $19.95 a 6' stick. Im correct in thinking this is chromoloy? If it is its actually cheaper than stainless and is what I would use if none object. My main concern is if I can still bend it with a hand bender. This build is mostly made up of angle cuts, but it still has a couple bends ill need to make.

10-12-2009, 02:25 PM	#9
starvenamrvin Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: san marcos Posts: 140	You are correct, that is 4130 chromoly. I dont know how easy its going to bend with a hand bender, but im sure it will still be possible. Howcome you want to use it over the steel brake line?

10-12-2009, 02:48 PM	#11
roktoy Dirt Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7-Eleven Posts: 1,053	Maybe.... http://www.shortsandcars.com/ Jay

10-12-2009, 03:05 PM	#12
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	might I suggest cutting the frame off right after the rear axle. That way the tire is the farthest point back and not the chassis.

10-12-2009, 07:03 PM	#14
rnpnick Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DeSoto Posts: 206	Can someone do me a solid, and measure a standard B4 or Losi front and rear buggy tire. Inchs or MM doesnt matter. Thanks

10-14-2009, 08:48 PM	#15
rnpnick Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DeSoto Posts: 206	I had some brake line laying around. 1 thing lead to another. Enough for tonight. I should have the majority of the cage work done tomorrow.

10-15-2009, 11:34 AM	#16
rnpnick Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DeSoto Posts: 206

10-15-2009, 12:15 PM	#17
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	dude that looks SO sick. i like your tastes and a agree that the desert buggies are Fugly.

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10-15-2009, 12:49 PM	#18
ROLANDROCKSHOP I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar Posts: 5,981	looking good!

10-15-2009, 01:01 PM	#19
Szczerba I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 8,785	Nice! Glad to see it's coming along so fast rather than being on a computer screen. Cool idea.

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