Random updates... what are you working on?
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Nice!
I remember when the whole UTV thing started. I thought they were such a joke! Why would anyone spend that kind of money on them!? I have to say, I am amazed at what they can do. right out of the box they're insane. At the 1000, one of our team drivers took his old, stock 800 RZR for prerun and chase duty. The night before the race, Greg and I did a quick and dirty intercom and radio install in it and it logged 500 miles on a damn rough course with no appreciable wear. Pretty freakin' impressive.
I remember when the whole UTV thing started. I thought they were such a joke! Why would anyone spend that kind of money on them!? I have to say, I am amazed at what they can do. right out of the box they're insane. At the 1000, one of our team drivers took his old, stock 800 RZR for prerun and chase duty. The night before the race, Greg and I did a quick and dirty intercom and radio install in it and it logged 500 miles on a damn rough course with no appreciable wear. Pretty freakin' impressive.
Sho nuff,
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I have mixed feeling on side by sides. They have come along way since the original rhino craze that started it all. Amazingly capable. If never disagree that the are tons of fun.
I'm just jaded. I feel the same way about RTR RC cars/planes. It takes away half the hobby by making it to easy haha. Back in the day you had to build it yourself and pick what parts were gonna work well with others etc. Now drop a few hundred buck, open a box and you are race ready.
Side by sides are in the same boat. You don't have to figure anything out just go write a check.
I'm not bashing. It's great for people that want to just turn a key, just not for me. I enjoy knowing every square inch of my bronco cause I built it. I have pride in it cause I put blood sweat and tears (lots of tears) into it. It's a different hobby when it's all play and no work.
I'm just jaded. I feel the same way about RTR RC cars/planes. It takes away half the hobby by making it to easy haha. Back in the day you had to build it yourself and pick what parts were gonna work well with others etc. Now drop a few hundred buck, open a box and you are race ready.
Side by sides are in the same boat. You don't have to figure anything out just go write a check.
I'm not bashing. It's great for people that want to just turn a key, just not for me. I enjoy knowing every square inch of my bronco cause I built it. I have pride in it cause I put blood sweat and tears (lots of tears) into it. It's a different hobby when it's all play and no work.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
I hear you trust me. I have a bronco I did the same with and I just have to turn a key on that and go and I only have $120k into it so technically its kinda the same although Richer Racing did the fab I was still very involved and I have gone through every nut and bolt personally. But the difference is the RZR anyone can drive including my GF, friends ect. The Bronco was built for me and around me not for anyone else to drive. Also the bronco will be used for pre-running races throughout 2016 so I don't want to wear it out at Glamis or the desert in general for the weekend. Also Broncos will not dune very well in big bowls they are a little heavy lol. The RZR has a bumper to bumper warranty that covers everything except brake pads, tires, belts, and modified parts so no prep bill in my eyes for 3 years. After putting about 100 miles on it I would say that out of the box these RZR's are dam impressive for $16k and that pretty much buys you a good rear end and shocks for your bronco. I have always been against UTVs ever since I had a rhino with long travel until now. If you get the opportunity to go rip a RZR 1000 do it trust me it will change your thoughts at least a little.cs_drums wrote:I have mixed feeling on side by sides. They have come along way since the original rhino craze that started it all. Amazingly capable. If never disagree that the are tons of fun.
I'm just jaded. I feel the same way about RTR RC cars/planes. It takes away half the hobby by making it to easy haha. Back in the day you had to build it yourself and pick what parts were gonna work well with others etc. Now drop a few hundred buck, open a box and you are race ready.
Side by sides are in the same boat. You don't have to figure anything out just go write a check.
I'm not bashing. It's great for people that want to just turn a key, just not for me. I enjoy knowing every square inch of my bronco cause I built it. I have pride in it cause I put blood sweat and tears (lots of tears) into it. It's a different hobby when it's all play and no work.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
I beg to differ on the notion that the Bronco is not good for big dunes at Glamis. This was with a 302 and only mid wheel travel. No cagehollandermotorsports wrote:I hear you trust me. I have a bronco I did the same with and I just have to turn a key on that and go and I only have $120k into it so technically its kinda the same although Richer Racing did the fab I was still very involved and I have gone through every nut and bolt personally. But the difference is the RZR anyone can drive including my GF, friends ect. The Bronco was built for me and around me not for anyone else to drive. Also the bronco will be used for pre-running races throughout 2016 so I don't want to wear it out at Glamis or the desert in general for the weekend. Also Broncos will not dune very well in big bowls they are a little heavy lol. The RZR has a bumper to bumper warranty that covers everything except brake pads, tires, belts, and modified parts so no prep bill in my eyes for 3 years. After putting about 100 miles on it I would say that out of the box these RZR's are dam impressive for $16k and that pretty much buys you a good rear end and shocks for your bronco. I have always been against UTVs ever since I had a rhino with long travel until now. If you get the opportunity to go rip a RZR 1000 do it trust me it will change your thoughts at least a little.cs_drums wrote:I have mixed feeling on side by sides. They have come along way since the original rhino craze that started it all. Amazingly capable. If never disagree that the are tons of fun.
I'm just jaded. I feel the same way about RTR RC cars/planes. It takes away half the hobby by making it to easy haha. Back in the day you had to build it yourself and pick what parts were gonna work well with others etc. Now drop a few hundred buck, open a box and you are race ready.
Side by sides are in the same boat. You don't have to figure anything out just go write a check.
I'm not bashing. It's great for people that want to just turn a key, just not for me. I enjoy knowing every square inch of my bronco cause I built it. I have pride in it cause I put blood sweat and tears (lots of tears) into it. It's a different hobby when it's all play and no work.
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I love it in mine, I just want more Horse Power and Paddles. Got to love AC and Heating, with really comfortable Custom +4 wider Mastercraft seats. I guess I love comfort and my days of Buggies and cramped smaller vehicles are in the past. My Bronco back then, I only had about $5000 into it back in the 1990's.
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Let me know when you want one I can get you set up with Coyne for a killer deal. So far no one could touch their price.RyanDS650X wrote:They are a ton of fun. I want one too.
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I will, thanks for the offer. Oh ya and congrats on the new toy!hollandermotorsports wrote:Let me know when you want one I can get you set up with Coyne for a killer deal. So far no one could touch their price.RyanDS650X wrote:They are a ton of fun. I want one too.
'96 XLT 5.8l lil edelbrock, lil Autofab, LOTTA fun.
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Just passed a huge inspection at work. 3 years of work picked apart and I passed with flying colors. Now that it's over I can relax and actually think sour my bronco guilt free
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Well the wife's Bronco will eventually get a lift with some mild stuff but it'll have to wait for this to be finished.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Alright Nick here you go. Reviving an old thread. My girls are running these little 170s and competition is tight. So trying to keep up with the big money I’ve discovered the physics of rotating mass. I am now shaving tires. I now own a groover and other tools that are helping out. So far I’ve been able to see a mph difference and grunt out of the hole.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
That's awesome!
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Its been a blast. I got laughed at asking if i was headed to glamis. They werent laughing when they finished .
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And THAT is even awesomer!!!hobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:48 amIts been a blast. I got laughed at asking if i was headed to glamis. They werent laughing when they finished .
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Yeah we discovered a 2 lb difference per tire from the ones i shaved to the hoosiers we typically run. Its funny how many people start watching.ChaseTruck754 wrote:And THAT is even awesomer!!!hobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:48 amIts been a blast. I got laughed at asking if i was headed to glamis. They werent laughing when they finished .
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
ChaseTruck754 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:24 amAnd THAT is even awesomer!!!hobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:48 amIts been a blast. I got laughed at asking if i was headed to glamis. They werent laughing when they finished .
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Lurking! Scheming!
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
I guess I'll play too... I'm working on fixing this mess... 1st time to bust out the fab tools in a while, but nothing too fun
Nothing an L bent piece of steel can't fix.
On a more fun note - I busted out the fab tools for real a few months back. 1st time building something in years and finally got to put some now outdated parts I've been hoarding to use...
Apparently the mother board in my garage door opener went haywire and it wasn't thinking it was closing. kept trying to push the door closed after the door was already closed. The rail running from the motor to this header over the door bowed like a rainbow then a big POP and it sheared the lag bolts out of the header. Nothing an L bent piece of steel can't fix.
On a more fun note - I busted out the fab tools for real a few months back. 1st time building something in years and finally got to put some now outdated parts I've been hoarding to use...
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