Sick Dayz Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I don't know many of you, but wouldn't mind meeting some new dune buddies. My family and I try to make it out to Dumont 1-2 times a year. I removed the LS1, computer, 2D, lights, gauges, and other odds and ends, from my old Sand Candy chassis. It’s time for me to step up to something that can handle the off-road as well as the sand. And I know Justin is the man for the job. Justin is just about done with my 4 seat Silencer “roller”. I am planning to pick it up next weekend. Pic of the chassis, so far… Pic of the garage awaiting arrival… As usual, I’m a little over budget, but felt some things were worth it. I’m going with 2” front spindles Fox coil overs Fox 2.5” 3 tube + gold tube in the front Fox 3” 4 tube + gold tube in the rear I’m also adding a Lowance 540c I went with RaceCraft leatherette seats Already had the 4 seat in car radio Gear One mid board hubs Enclosed front body work Gear One 2.5” power rack Rear Sway bar Etc… The one thing I wish I could afford to do right now is an S4 or Fortin. Another is the 934 CVs. For now I am going to run the 2D with 930s. I figure, there’s really no point in running 934s if I got a 2D. One nice thing about the Silencer is that upgrading is not that big of a deal, and there’s always next year… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Very cool. Keep us posted on the progress. I have always wanted a dual sport car that could handle gettin beat on in the desert as well. One thing is always for sure: you will spend more than you planned on when building a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Very cool. Keep us posted on the progress. I have always wanted a dual sport car that could handle gettin beat on in the desert as well. One thing is always for sure: you will spend more than you planned on when building a car! brother you aint lyin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don29palms Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 When I had my car built I had a budget of 1 million dollars and I didn't go over budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneycar Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 nice cars. keep the pic coming. I'm with Don but I only had 1/2 his budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDuner Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Good luck with the build. That will be an awesome car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 When I had my car built I had a budget of 1 million dollars and I didn't go over budget. now don, thats what a lie sounds like you know you went over budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sick Dayz Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks guys, I will keep you posted on my progress. I’m going to try and have it ready by the end of September. I’m not going to paint it this season, I’m saving that for next season, just in case I want to make some changes… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) Thanks guys, I will keep you posted on my progress. I’m going to try and have it ready by the end of September. I’m not going to paint it this season, I’m saving that for next season, just in case I want to make some changes… lmao changes !!! thats inevitable looks like a nice frame you can go nuts on a frame like that Edited August 23, 2007 by barefoot bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 dual sports are sweet...good luck on the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 When I had my car built I had a budget of 1 million dollars and I didn't go over budget. only a million don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Budgets are hard to stay under. I went over mine by 6k. but it came out how I wanted it so I am ok with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sick Dayz Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well, I’m not going to get my chassis this weekend. So, I thought I would get a jump on the wiring. Here is what I have so far. I’m no expert, am I missing anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I'll get back yaon that one. It's too late right now to be looking at those. :whacky101: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Rhodes Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Shannon sorry to see it got delayed. Just means you have to work faster and harder to be ready for an end of September, Sand Mt. run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sick Dayz Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Shannon sorry to see it got delayed. Just means you have to work faster and harder to be ready for an end of September, Sand Mt. run. You know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDuner Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) Well, I’m not going to get my chassis this weekend. So, I thought I would get a jump on the wiring. Here is what I have so far. I’m no expert, am I missing anything? You might have some over kill on the switches, why the rear lights on a seperate switch? Why do you have a fan switch, it should be controlled thru the computer? Edited August 24, 2007 by JoeDuner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) lol i wasnt going to say anything but usually your tail lights are wired with the whip one circuit upper lights on one circuit.and lower lights on 1 circuit. no fan switch. and your gps should have a power button no switch needed there. and you have another labled 12v switch ??? and if you put the tail/whip circuit on a 3way you can run the dome off of it. just a suggestion to reduce the amount of switches. my three way controls whip and tail and lower lights. but i do not have a dome light so................... but if you park with the running lights on like at the hill its always good to have the whip on to easier not to forget. So you dont wind up with a yamaha hood ornament. those quad guys are Edited August 24, 2007 by barefoot bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterman Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Nice looking car from what I can see. As far as wiring goes I'm a little burnt out on that right now but I'll look at your schematic real soon. Oh, and as far as your budget goes here is a simple rule of thumb! Total dollars spend on buggy + total hours in garage + total lack of time spent with mamma = a whole lot of A diamond ring + 2 trips to an expensive resort spa + 2 full body rubs by you and a new car. Let me know if I missed anything fellow duners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Rhodes Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I think you about covered it......................UNLESS......................you got momma to buy into the whole thing, which I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sick Dayz Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 lol i wasnt going to say anything but usually your tail lights are wired with the whip one circuit upper lights on one circuit.and lower lights on 1 circuit. no fan switch. and your gps should have a power button no switch needed there. and you have another labled 12v switch ??? and if you put the tail/whip circuit on a 3way you can run the dome off of it. just a suggestion to reduce the amount of switches. my three way controls whip and tail and lower lights. but i do not have a dome light so................... but if you park with the running lights on like at the hill its always good to have the whip on to easier not to forget. So you dont wind up with a yamaha hood ornament. those quad guys are I appreciate you taking the time to look it over. The “Tail Light” is actually a backup light. It will only be used if I need to see behind at night. I actually forgot to put the tail lights in the drawing. Hmmmm, I don’t want to tie them in with the whip, just for the reason you stated. I like having the whip on its own switch. Maybe I need to get a 3 way and just add the tail lights with the whip. Do you know a good web site that sells these 3 way switches? My last car had the fan switch and I kind of like it. I still have the fan being controlled by a thermostat, but the switch allows me to run the fans when the car is off, or whenever I want. Buuuttttt, maybe your right and I don’t need it… I have the 540C GPS and the directions told me to put in a switch. It says that the GPS unit on the roof is on its own circuit and will always be on, unless it is switched. The 12V is an auxiliary 12v plug for i-pod, XM or whatever. I have the 12v plug in my last car and I used to have to pull it out to make it go off. So, I think I want a switch for that. Basically, I like switches…, but the 3 ways might be a good idea for some of this. I’ll put some more thought into it… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sick Dayz Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Nice looking car from what I can see. As far as wiring goes I'm a little burnt out on that right now but I'll look at your schematic real soon. Oh, and as far as your budget goes here is a simple rule of thumb! Total dollars spend on buggy + total hours in garage + total lack of time spent with mamma = a whole lot of :wedgie: A diamond ring + 2 trips to an expensive resort spa + 2 full body rubs by you and a new car. Let me know if I missed anything fellow duners I hear you man. Fortunately I’m a lucky man and the old lady is on board with the whole thing… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I appreciate you taking the time to look it over. The “Tail Light” is actually a backup light. It will only be used if I need to see behind at night. I actually forgot to put the tail lights in the drawing. Hmmmm, I don’t want to tie them in with the whip, just for the reason you stated. I like having the whip on its own switch. Maybe I need to get a 3 way and just add the tail lights with the whip. Do you know a good web site that sells these 3 way switches? My last car had the fan switch and I kind of like it. I still have the fan being controlled by a thermostat, but the switch allows me to run the fans when the car is off, or whenever I want. Buuuttttt, maybe your right and I don’t need it… I have the 540C GPS and the directions told me to put in a switch. It says that the GPS unit on the roof is on its own circuit and will always be on, unless it is switched. The 12V is an auxiliary 12v plug for i-pod, XM or whatever. I have the 12v plug in my last car and I used to have to pull it out to make it go off. So, I think I want a switch for that. Basically, I like switches…, but the 3 ways might be a good idea for some of this. I’ll put some more thought into it… cool i like a few switches so i dont get confused and start playing with them and drive right into the side of petes trailer ( i get distracted real easy) you can get a three position heavy duty offroad switch from kartech they have the big 50 amp switches too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sick Dayz Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Question about the switches (like the ones I found at Kartek), the one that is “Off-On-On”, does that mean that the first thing you turn on stays on even when you go to the second on? I think it does, just want to be sure before I change my wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Question about the switches (like the ones I found at Kartek), the one that is “Off-On-On”, does that mean that the first thing you turn on stays on even when you go to the second on? I think it does, just want to be sure before I change my wiring. yes there are many different switches out there but yes that switch is at kartec and is currently in my car first on tail and whip second on front lower lights and my tails stay on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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