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Reflection · 02-07-2007, 05:13 PM

THAT THING IS SICK! I like the Oh $hit handles,nice touch.

yukon635 · 02-07-2007, 05:16 PM

nice job, cant wait to see this thing done

racerx · 02-07-2007, 05:26 PM

TOTALY SICK!! I just started on a Unlimited Baja Bug racer gonna be similar to yours, except 2wd. Just have the light bar drawn up and some sketches of roll cage and stuff.

Unimoger · 02-07-2007, 05:34 PM

wow, very nice tube work, never seen a bug tuber either, that is awesome!

62PYRO · 02-07-2007, 07:03 PM

Very nice work.Keep it up.I won't pull the "do you want to marry?line".It's nice to see a woman that not only likes this sport but also,has some talent at building.Keep up the great work and keep us posted.

xjwalt666 · 02-07-2007, 07:15 PM

damn looks like you really did your homework on this one!!!!!

its looking really good, cant wait to see how it turns out.

SlinkySam · 02-07-2007, 07:25 PM

I am not much of a bug body fan, but the mix of the bug panels and the way you did your tubes, I must say VERY NICE JOB!!.

I would love to own that rig. If you keep up the great work to the finish, it will definitely go down on my list of favorite all time crawlers.

-Sam

P.S. - sweet axle C-s

WhiTe-N-NeRdY · 02-07-2007, 08:02 PM

you got sum skillz girl keep up the good work

rcdavo · 02-07-2007, 11:05 PM

Very nice!! WOW I am very impressed!

JohnRobHolmes · 02-08-2007, 09:52 AM

That is lookin good! Im gonna keep my eye on this build, im sure it will turn out killer.

You might need a bit more tubework under the hood. One good nose-in will bend that front hoop.

k9popo · 02-08-2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

You might need a bit more tubework under the hood. One good nose-in will bend that front hoop.

I was thinking the same thing JRH a couple braces under the hood...other than that I think you are really on to something great idea and great work cant wait to see this bad girl

done..

NatalieMorgan · 02-08-2007, 11:42 AM

One step ahead of you, Last night I started fabbin up the braces for the front end, plus shock towers, I should have them welded in tonight. I was playin around with a trans mount last night but didnt care for how it turned out so i cut it off and started on a different bracket. got the uppers for the 4 link welded in and just need cleaned up a bit. I also ordered a set of white losi springs too. Radio and Hitec high torque servo should be ariving today.

xoxo
Natalie

pro beater · 02-08-2007, 12:07 PM

damn nat , you are really kickin azz with this build , i kinda liked it before , but my eyes really opened up when i saw the hood and door skins on the chassis , that is too much for words , you definatly get a 10 for origionality and style points

NatalieMorgan · 02-09-2007, 12:30 AM

So I just about finished with the front end when my Oxy regulator on my torches came apart... Arrrr... So this is as far as i got. Oh i did get the trans mounted, kinda overkill i think but better than not enough...

I still have to hang the suspension, the shocks are going to clear nicely in the front but i am not sure where to set the ride height when i set it up. should the shocks be somewhat compressed or at full stroke? I keep hearin about 3" of GC but the steering servo is close to my front frame crossbrace. I hope I dont have to cut it off, I like how it looks, but function over fashion right? Im not sure if i mentioned before but this is my first build... itsdefinately a lot more challenging and involved than i would have guessed, but so far the result has been well worth he effort!

I got my radio today, its a futaba 3pm, well see how it performs!

thats it for now.

xoxo
Natalie

JohnRobHolmes · 02-09-2007, 01:06 AM

That looks great! Your going to have one bombproof bug!

How do you want the suspension to act? Do you want all crawl or ability to speed up a bit too? If you want a full on crawl suspension I would suggest setting the shocks to be almost fully compressed at ride height (full droop setup). You can set it a bit lower and use fuel tubing on the shock shaft to increase the RH. Small springs are used internally to keep the shock compressed. Droop susp can take a lot of work to get dialed in. A high anti-squat will show up fast, and the vehicle will raise under power. Too little anti-squat and the susp wont want to let out and droop when the tires unload.

A bit better handling all around would be setting the the shocks up around mid stroke. Some compression, some extension, whatever you need. Springs on the outside keep the shock extended.

metomwhou · 02-09-2007, 08:25 AM

Hey Nat,
Good looking rig! I'm from Slidell, its nice to see another down south crawler!! Just a quick question, where you gonna wheel that thing in the Big Easy?? You gonna drive out to Picayune or Pearl River? Keep up the good work, can't wait to see more!
Tom

chimney · 02-09-2007, 09:34 AM

Can we all say dam good job, I had a real one that look like that 20 years ago, when you get it done post up again I cant wait to see it painted. Great job. Chimney

Reflection · 02-09-2007, 09:44 AM

Since your servo is so close to the front section on the chassis,you might wanna look into the droop set up.

crawl rookie · 02-09-2007, 09:56 AM

That is some realy fine Tube work
Realy ike De VW turned in a Tuber

I would say 2,5'' CG is enough

3'' can be better but you'll have to share all the weight and bring al the weight as low as possible
Keep up the good work!!!!

clodstall · 02-09-2007, 05:03 PM

lookin better and better

02-08-2007, 11:42 AM	#32
NatalieMorgan Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cuyahoga Falls Posts: 239	One step ahead of you, Last night I started fabbin up the braces for the front end, plus shock towers, I should have them welded in tonight. I was playin around with a trans mount last night but didnt care for how it turned out so i cut it off and started on a different bracket. got the uppers for the 4 link welded in and just need cleaned up a bit. I also ordered a set of white losi springs too. Radio and Hitec high torque servo should be ariving today. xoxo Natalie Last edited by NatalieMorgan; 02-08-2007 at 11:46 AM.

02-09-2007, 12:30 AM	#34
NatalieMorgan Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cuyahoga Falls Posts: 239	Gettin closer... So I just about finished with the front end when my Oxy regulator on my torches came apart... Arrrr... So this is as far as i got. Oh i did get the trans mounted, kinda overkill i think but better than not enough... I still have to hang the suspension, the shocks are going to clear nicely in the front but i am not sure where to set the ride height when i set it up. should the shocks be somewhat compressed or at full stroke? I keep hearin about 3" of GC but the steering servo is close to my front frame crossbrace. I hope I dont have to cut it off, I like how it looks, but function over fashion right? Im not sure if i mentioned before but this is my first build... itsdefinately a lot more challenging and involved than i would have guessed, but so far the result has been well worth he effort! I got my radio today, its a futaba 3pm, well see how it performs! thats it for now. xoxo Natalie Attached Images Last edited by NatalieMorgan; 02-09-2007 at 01:09 AM.

02-09-2007, 01:06 AM	#35
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	That looks great! Your going to have one bombproof bug! How do you want the suspension to act? Do you want all crawl or ability to speed up a bit too? If you want a full on crawl suspension I would suggest setting the shocks to be almost fully compressed at ride height (full droop setup). You can set it a bit lower and use fuel tubing on the shock shaft to increase the RH. Small springs are used internally to keep the shock compressed. Droop susp can take a lot of work to get dialed in. A high anti-squat will show up fast, and the vehicle will raise under power. Too little anti-squat and the susp wont want to let out and droop when the tires unload. A bit better handling all around would be setting the the shocks up around mid stroke. Some compression, some extension, whatever you need. Springs on the outside keep the shock extended. Last edited by JohnRobHolmes; 02-09-2007 at 01:09 AM.

02-07-2007, 05:13 PM	#21
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	THAT THING IS SICK! I like the Oh $hit handles,nice touch.

02-07-2007, 05:16 PM	#22
yukon635 RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 1,762	nice job, cant wait to see this thing done

02-07-2007, 05:26 PM	#23
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	TOTALY SICK!! I just started on a Unlimited Baja Bug racer gonna be similar to yours, except 2wd. Just have the light bar drawn up and some sketches of roll cage and stuff.

02-07-2007, 05:34 PM	#24
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	wow, very nice tube work, never seen a bug tuber either, that is awesome!

02-07-2007, 07:03 PM	#25
62PYRO Built, not bought Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gresham Posts: 4,504	Very nice work.Keep it up.I won't pull the "do you want to marry?line".It's nice to see a woman that not only likes this sport but also,has some talent at building.Keep up the great work and keep us posted.

02-07-2007, 07:15 PM	#26
xjwalt666 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: colchester Posts: 496	damn looks like you really did your homework on this one!!!!! its looking really good, cant wait to see how it turns out.

02-07-2007, 07:25 PM	#27
SlinkySam RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 1,456	I am not much of a bug body fan, but the mix of the bug panels and the way you did your tubes, I must say VERY NICE JOB!!. I would love to own that rig. If you keep up the great work to the finish, it will definitely go down on my list of favorite all time crawlers. -Sam P.S. - sweet axle C-s

02-07-2007, 08:02 PM	#28
WhiTe-N-NeRdY Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma Posts: 47	you got sum skillz girl keep up the good work

02-07-2007, 11:05 PM	#29
rcdavo Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sun Valley, Nevada Posts: 20	Very nice!! WOW I am very impressed!

02-08-2007, 09:52 AM	#30
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	That is lookin good! Im gonna keep my eye on this build, im sure it will turn out killer. You might need a bit more tubework under the hood. One good nose-in will bend that front hoop.

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02-08-2007, 12:07 PM	#33
pro beater Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 250	damn nat , you are really kickin azz with this build , i kinda liked it before , but my eyes really opened up when i saw the hood and door skins on the chassis , that is too much for words , you definatly get a 10 for origionality and style points

02-09-2007, 08:25 AM	#36
metomwhou Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 606	Hey Nat, Good looking rig! I'm from Slidell, its nice to see another down south crawler!! Just a quick question, where you gonna wheel that thing in the Big Easy?? You gonna drive out to Picayune or Pearl River? Keep up the good work, can't wait to see more! Tom

02-09-2007, 09:34 AM	#37
chimney Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On A Big Pile Of Rocks Posts: 217	Can we all say dam good job, I had a real one that look like that 20 years ago, when you get it done post up again I cant wait to see it painted. Great job. Chimney

02-09-2007, 09:44 AM	#38
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	Since your servo is so close to the front section on the chassis,you might wanna look into the droop set up.

02-09-2007, 09:56 AM	#39
crawl rookie Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IDK Posts: 852	That is some realy fine Tube work Realy ike De VW turned in a Tuber I would say 2,5'' CG is enough 3'' can be better but you'll have to share all the weight and bring al the weight as low as possible Keep up the good work!!!!

02-09-2007, 05:03 PM	#40
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	lookin better and better

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