jackpunx Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hi all, I have a nice little high jumper right now.. I have a 40` toy hauler with a 12` garage in it. I got this car because it fit.. Been having a good time with it.. but I need a long travel My options are.. Put A arm kit and some 3x3`s and add some power.. I was thinking like 4 to 1 pwr to weight. I already have the 091 tranny and some good tires and rims along with a sand set up.. but now Ive spent a grip of cash on this car only because it fits in my toy hauler. How are the mini busa rails? The ones that look interesting to me are between 30-40k.. seems like a lot of money for a motorcycle rail.. but .. Ive never been in one.. I have some kids and it would be great just to bite the bullet and get a 4 seater with a LS2.. but then I have to get a new trailer and the list goes on. What im looking for is something SICK, proven and 12` long.. Any help would be appreciated thanks Mark PS.. I was going to modify my trailer to get a bigger car in it.. Im very nervous about that.. So I think thats out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 funco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 funco funco ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpunx Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Funco? I dont think they make a 12' car.. I started looking at TomPro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooner Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 oh ow .... 12', long travel, 4 seater..... that will be very hard to find the 4 seater i build are one of the shortest around (front engine, 130" wb and no overhang front and rear) and are just about 14' bumper to bumper IIRC a Funco is just a little bit longer then 14' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I absoluelty love my car. I have a Hayabusa Short Sand Car. I replied to your pm with my idea of the pros and cons... Here they are for everyone else to see as well. Pros long travel suspension soaks up the rough very well compared to a standard travel lightweight (power to weight ratio is awesome) small- fits in smaller toyhaulers where larger rails won't less expensive than larger rails VERY agile inexpensive to maintain/ fix (compared to fullsize rails) pretty reliable because of its simplicity uses much less fuel than fullsize cars- you can dune almost all day on a tank of fuel IMO, more bang for the buck Cons no reverse unless you fork out a few grand extra when buying (I could care less about R in the dunes though) a little rough at very low speeds over the rough but most cars are If you are one of those guys that think bigger is better, a mini won't work for you. Aren't the best for big air (jumping) due to teh short wheelbase My car measures 12' from wing to nose. It gives even the high dollar full size cars a pretty damn good. Ask a few of the guys on this board that have duned with me. I don't have reverse or a turbo which seems to be quite the trend lately with most busa cars. Let me tell you what...you don't need either one. Adjusting to no reverse might take some time if you are used to having it, but I have hardly ever needed it at Dumont. I could have used it at Coral Pink a couple times (it's alot tighter quarters there esp in camp), but the car isn't that hard to manuever or push back if need be. Its light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 ACTUALLLLLY... now that i think about it.. YOSHI from sinister sand sports or whatever is designing a 12' 4 seater based on a busa motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpunx Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 oh ow .... 12', long travel, 4 seater..... that will be very hard to find the 4 seater i build are one of the shortest around (front engine, 130" wb and no overhang front and rear) and are just about 14' bumper to bumper IIRC a Funco is just a little bit longer then 14' I understand its not realistic for a 4 seat 12' car.. but a sick 2 seat should be reasonable.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayabusa_09 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 go with the busa rail i got one and its bad a$$! u can get a good one for about 20-30 grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simrak Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Savage ssandcars makes a great 2 seater that is 12ft long. VW or subie power... I believe it's savagesandcars.net the victory is the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) ACTUALLLLLY... now that i think about it.. YOSHI from sinister sand sports or whatever is designing a 12' 4 seater based on a busa motor yerp,..i'm prototyping a 4 seater that is 12 foot long with 114" wheelbase. I've designed the frame to run a busa or an ecotec. Altho there is plenty of room for 4 full size adults, I am building this for the typical family with a couple kids. The stock busa will push a basic family around fine, more weight in the back simply needs some motor work and/or a turbo, or an ecotec. It has the same track width as my 2 seater, and will weigh about the same. This is a ROUGH first mockup, the final will have quite a few changes... Edited January 16, 2008 by Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdaddy331 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) I like the little throw-up guy when talking about Funco. As a funco owner, I have to say that the graphic is a pretty true account. Just about everyone who rides in my car gets sick. Seems that the quick turning, extreme acceleration, and the way in which the plants itself on the side of a dune get's people feeling that way - SICK. As far as the length goes, yea... a full size car with 4 seats under 12 feet will be very tough to find. My Big 5 is about 14.6. Good luck... I will say though, every time a see a post with the Sinister car in it, I start to slobber. Some people may not like it, but I think it looks SICK. I looks fast just sitting there. Can't wait to see it done. tired of looking at the same pics. Come on already!!!! Edited January 16, 2008 by Bigdaddy331 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie01 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Savage does make a two seater and he stands by his work im on my 3rd car by savage and getting ready to start my 4th.His web is savagesandcars.biz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpunx Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Savage does make a two seater and he stands by his work im on my 3rd car by savage and getting ready to start my 4th.His web is savagesandcars.biz I should have updated this a while ago.. I like the savage car.. I drove my buddies and it also fit in my 5er.. I called them a couple times with out a return call.. so I moved on and found a smokin deal on a sand limo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Savage does make a two seater and he stands by his work im on my 3rd car by savage and getting ready to start my 4th.His web is savagesandcars.biz I have seen this car in person. It looks like a very well built car. Nice thick tubing and plenty of supports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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