Hey folks,
I'm selling my sand rail, and if I get back into the sport I was considering a Funco, due to a ride I had in one NewYears. I have yet to find ONE bad thing writtten about them in any forums. That alone should tell me it's the way, or, A way to go. At first I had the impression they were just 'toys', but was AMAZED after the ride, and changed my tune! I have seen them out perform some of he bigboys out there. Is there anything negative anyone has heard, or experienced with them?
Just curious.
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They are ugly.
There.... I said it!
There.... I said it!
QUOTE (Heybeerman @ Jan 14 2010, 01:09 PM) 
They are ugly.
There.... I said it!
There.... I said it!
He beat me to it.. UGLY
QUOTE (Heybeerman @ Jan 14 2010, 12:09 PM)
They are ugly.
There.... I said it!
There.... I said it!
I find them to be beautiful cars. It's in the eye of the beholder. What the man asking the question thinks is all that matters. What model are you referring to?
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I have not heard anything negative about them besides looks, and have had a chance to ride in a few and they are awesome duning cars....the best in my opinion. It' also depends on your driving style, these cars like to slide, almost a controlled drift bowl to bowl. Customer support/sataisfaction is probably one of the highest, if not, the highest rated in the industry. I don't think you can go wrong with a Funco. I do not own a Funco, but probably will sometime in the future. Good luck!
QUOTE (ahipara 55 @ Jan 14 2010, 12:16 PM)
I find them to be beautiful cars. It's in the eye of the beholder. What the man asking the question thinks is all that matters. What model are you referring to?
I dig your car, just laughing at the perception of Funco's in general. They dune bitchin though!!!
Best cars out there ..I wish that I could afford one ,soon I hope only time will tell .and when you are driving them you can not see them anyways
QUOTE (xtcchoppers @ Jan 14 2010, 12:22 PM)
QUOTE (ahipara 55 @ Jan 14 2010, 12:16 PM)
I find them to be beautiful cars. It's in the eye of the beholder. What the man asking the question thinks is all that matters. What model are you referring to?
I dig your car, just laughing at the perception of Funco's in general. They dune bitchin though!!!
Not mine anymore, but building another Funco soon.
I have had four, never a new one, but the George family treats everyone as if you had built a new one with them. Of the seven cars I have had, four have been Funco's and I just keep coming back to them, and dont plan on owning anything else going forward. To me they are just fun to drive, the sliding gets addictive, and when you drive a car that does not handle the same way it almost feels boring.
Well, if looks are the only issue, I can deal with that. That's why I mentioned 'I thought they were just toys', because they look like one! Well, the Hustlers look pretty damn good, though!!
I guess they are like a woman. When you just get started with them, you want a pretty hot one, to make yourself feel good, and to show off to your friends. As we get older, although looks are still great, loyalty and dependablity seem to be more important. Looks go away, and get old as the new younger ones come around. Loyalty and dependability stays around.
I guess they are like a woman. When you just get started with them, you want a pretty hot one, to make yourself feel good, and to show off to your friends. As we get older, although looks are still great, loyalty and dependablity seem to be more important. Looks go away, and get old as the new younger ones come around. Loyalty and dependability stays around.
QUOTE (degroove @ Jan 14 2010, 12:55 PM)
Well, if looks are the only issue, I can deal with that. That's why I mentioned 'I thought they were just toys', because they look like one! Well, the Hustlers look pretty damn good, though!!
I guess they are like a woman. When you just get started with them, you want a pretty hot one, to make yourself feel good, and to show off to your friends. As we get older, although looks are still great, loyalty and dependablity seem to be more important. Looks go away, and get old as the new younger ones come around. Loyalty and dependability stays around.
I guess they are like a woman. When you just get started with them, you want a pretty hot one, to make yourself feel good, and to show off to your friends. As we get older, although looks are still great, loyalty and dependablity seem to be more important. Looks go away, and get old as the new younger ones come around. Loyalty and dependability stays around.
You got that right. I see alot of "beautiful" cars sitting at the hill all day, while the "ugly" ones are out in the dunes, seen by no one, with big grins on the drivers faces.
Best Car out there and Best Family to deal with BOTTOM LINE!!!!
QUOTE (degroove @ Jan 14 2010, 12:55 PM)
Well, if looks are the only issue, I can deal with that. That's why I mentioned 'I thought they were just toys', because they look like one! Well, the Hustlers look pretty damn good, though!!
I guess they are like a woman. When you just get started with them, you want a pretty hot one, to make yourself feel good, and to show off to your friends. As we get older, although looks are still great, loyalty and dependablity seem to be more important. Looks go away, and get old as the new younger ones come around. Loyalty and dependability stays around.
I guess they are like a woman. When you just get started with them, you want a pretty hot one, to make yourself feel good, and to show off to your friends. As we get older, although looks are still great, loyalty and dependablity seem to be more important. Looks go away, and get old as the new younger ones come around. Loyalty and dependability stays around.
Very good analogy........just because a woman is ugly doesn't mean its not going to be the best !@#$%%% you ever had.
My Funco is already built..................................................................in my head. It's my next car for sure.
QUOTE (50GRIT @ Jan 14 2010, 12:22 PM)
I have not heard anything negative about them besides looks, and have had a chance to ride in a few and they are awesome duning cars....the best in my opinion. It' also depends on your driving style, these cars like to slide, almost a controlled drift bowl to bowl. Customer support/sataisfaction is probably one of the highest, if not, the highest rated in the industry. I don't think you can go wrong with a Funco. I do not own a Funco, but probably will sometime in the future. Good luck!
There ya have it. All in one post.
Frank
Gen 5s are bad looking and some of the Hustlers look pretty cool too. I'm sure I'll end up with one at some point 
Gen 5s arent bad looking and some of the Hustlers look pretty cool too. I'm sure I'll end up with one at some point
Didn't one of the models have issues cracking in half? Not trying to start s$@t, I just remember reading about some problems.
hard to argue with this
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QUOTE (xtcchoppers @ Jan 14 2010, 12:22 PM)
QUOTE (ahipara 55 @ Jan 14 2010, 12:16 PM)
I find them to be beautiful cars. It's in the eye of the beholder. What the man asking the question thinks is all that matters. What model are you referring to?
I dig your car, just laughing at the perception of Funco's in general. They dune bitchin though!!!
Not mine anymore, but building another Funco soon.
Might be cool looking...
But I ain't one to gossip, so you didn't hear it from me!
db
QUOTE (dbart @ Jan 14 2010, 01:38 PM)
QUOTE (ahipara 55 @ Jan 14 2010, 12:26 PM)
QUOTE (xtcchoppers @ Jan 14 2010, 12:22 PM)
QUOTE (ahipara 55 @ Jan 14 2010, 12:16 PM)
I find them to be beautiful cars. It's in the eye of the beholder. What the man asking the question thinks is all that matters. What model are you referring to?
I dig your car, just laughing at the perception of Funco's in general. They dune bitchin though!!!
Not mine anymore, but building another Funco soon.
Might be cool looking...
But I ain't one to gossip, so you didn't hear it from me!
db
What u talkin' bout Willis?
I know nothing!
db
Metallic silver
QUOTE (ahipara 55 @ Jan 14 2010, 03:13 PM)
Metallic silver
That would be a good color for a new Big 5, Gen 5 IMHO
QUOTE (Heybeerman @ Jan 14 2010, 01:09 PM)
They are ugly.
There.... I said it!
There.... I said it!
Hey now. Thats not nice! lol
Recently a buddy called these cars the Maserati of the dunes and I said Good analogy. They flat out are awesome if you love to slide and dune. Very little roll and they just stay flat and planted. Lots of weight on the front wheels to keep it down. Personally I have always loved the look but that is preference I guess. The front bars to me are a nice safety factor if something comes at you head on.
<<<<< One Happy Funco Owner
I have photos , but will keep those to myself.
QUOTE (duneflyer @ Jan 14 2010, 01:35 PM)
hard to argue with this
I've always liked this style but I wanna use a V8 without losing the handling
I think it was a Gen 3 that was in 2 pieces. They were just a couple camps down from us on Gecko.
QUOTE (GRANT@FUNCO @ Jan 14 2010, 02:41 PM)
Different tires. 36x17. Interesting. Curious how those tires affect the sliding?
I have mixed emotions. I have to confess that I am on the 'not so pretty' bandwagon. As an avid duner, I will admit that the ride I got with Tom Face 2 seasons ago changed my whole outlook on these cars. After an EPO we went on a fun ride with Grant leading. I have been going to Glamis for all of my life, and I will also admit that it was a ride like I have never been on before! In fact, the ride ended short, because Grant blew up the motor. The sliding and handling of these cars is very impressive! The ride quality was superb compared to an older Big5 I had ridden in (like a gen2 or 3 I think). They definately have their own theory and method of doing things, and thats not to say it is bad, just different from the "norm." The new Gen5 is a little easier on the eyes, and I think that it would be fun. I am just not sure if I am ready to give my car up to try a new theory of duning. The Funco theory is they like the Subaru's for low center of gravity (better for sliding), and they do build a lot of V8's. As impressed as I am with the Subaru, I have a hard time giving up the V8 sound and powerband, not to mention the race gas issue. There were pictures of one or two with the front ends broken off, but again, these cars have evolved a lot, and the fact that they build a lot of them only stands to reason that they are more likely to have a bad story out there floating around beacuse there are a lot of their cars out there.
QUOTE (2DASAND @ Jan 14 2010, 03:11 PM)
I have mixed emotions. I have to confess that I am on the 'not so pretty' bandwagon. As an avid duner, I will admit that the ride I got with Tom Face 2 seasons ago changed my whole outlook on these cars. After an EPO we went on a fun ride with Grant leading. I have been going to Glamis for all of my life, and I will also admit that it was a ride like I have never been on before! In fact, the ride ended short, because Grant blew up the motor. The sliding and handling of these cars is very impressive! The ride quality was superb compared to an older Big5 I had ridden in (like a gen2 or 3 I think). They definately have their own theory and method of doing things, and thats not to say it is bad, just different from the "norm." The new Gen5 is a little easier on the eyes, and I think that it would be fun. I am just not sure if I am ready to give my car up to try a new theory of duning. The Funco theory is they like the Subaru's for low center of gravity (better for sliding), and they do build a lot of V8's. As impressed as I am with the Subaru, I have a hard time giving up the V8 sound and powerband, not to mention the race gas issue. There were pictures of one or two with the front ends broken off, but again, these cars have evolved a lot, and the fact that they build a lot of them only stands to reason that they are more likely to have a bad story out there floating around beacuse there are a lot of their cars out there.
I think the are doing more and more V8's every day. I agree with you on the sound, power band and race gas. Thats why my Funco has a V8. It pulls third gear from idle to rev limiter, so you almost drive it like an automatic and 650 hp with out race gas.
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I will be honest:
There may be better cars for the whoops. There may be better cars for the drags. Just saying maybe, not for sure.
But there is not a better car for Dunning Period.
I saved for five years researched them all. and ended up with a car I LOVE!!!!
That black Monster car turned out Bad A$$.
There may be better cars for the whoops. There may be better cars for the drags. Just saying maybe, not for sure.
But there is not a better car for Dunning Period.
I saved for five years researched them all. and ended up with a car I LOVE!!!!
That black Monster car turned out Bad A$$.
QUOTE (92040 @ Jan 14 2010, 02:43 PM)
I have photos , but will keep those to myself.
By all means ....post the photos , If I had them I would post them .
I am going to put mine up for sale in a few months and search for another during the off season. I want to go back to a Subaru powered Funco. The V8 is cool, and convenient without needing race gas, but I really miss the scream of the disco potatoe, the chirp and all the other angry noises it makes when coming on and off boost.
http://www.youtube.com/user/deanasaurus#p/u/12/3G7SJA-f2GY
http://www.youtube.com/user/deanasaurus#p/u/12/3G7SJA-f2GY
QUOTE (GRANT@FUNCO @ Jan 14 2010, 03:41 PM)
Love the gen 5, nice car. I'm just tired of seeing the monster theme. My next car will be a 2 seat hustler with a 2.5 in it. Light and fast.
Grant, anymore pics of the 2 seat hustler floating around?
heard they are great cars but just can't get over the ugly factor. sorry
Hands down the best car I have ever had............
Stupid fast with 450 hp C&G "disco potatoe" with variable boost control, and handled like it was on rails when you wanted it to or like it was ice when you wanted it to be.
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Stupid fast with 450 hp C&G "disco potatoe" with variable boost control, and handled like it was on rails when you wanted it to or like it was ice when you wanted it to be.
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QUOTE (TNTDUNER @ Jan 14 2010, 05:28 PM)
Hands down the best car I have ever had............
Stupid fast with 450 hp C&G "disco potatoe" with variable boost control, and handled like it was on rails when you wanted it to or like it was ice when you wanted it to be.
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Stupid fast with 450 hp C&G "disco potatoe" with variable boost control, and handled like it was on rails when you wanted it to or like it was ice when you wanted it to be.
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Me personally.....I would regret selling this car.
Damm you Walt!!!
You just gave me a VERY BAD IDEA! I'm gonna blame it all on you!! Don't be shocked if you get a PM from Ocotillo Girl saying
QUOTE (TNTDUNER @ Jan 14 2010, 04:28 PM)
Hands down the best car I have ever had............
Stupid fast with 450 hp C&G "disco potatoe" with variable boost control, and handled like it was on rails when you wanted it to or like it was ice when you wanted it to be.
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Stupid fast with 450 hp C&G "disco potatoe" with variable boost control, and handled like it was on rails when you wanted it to or like it was ice when you wanted it to be.
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That is one good looking car!
Do we see a new build in your future....?
db
Just picked up my 11th rail (4th Funco) like Walt I also keep coming back. I have had many of the big builders cars and nothing comes close to the Funco IMO. It is the F1 car of the dunes. My previous 2 cars were Big Name long travel rides and it nearly cost me my family's enjoyment of the dunes, from the body roll to the limited visibility, my wife and kids were pretty much done with the rails due to getting sick and feeling uncomfortable with the handeling.
Fast forward to the first ride in our (new to us) Funco and both my daughter and son were completly pumped after i pitched it sideways the first time, neither got sick and both of them couldn't get enough.
Another aspect is the family behind the car. As many times as I have went another route, whenever I come back I am treated great, given top level advise, top level service and delt with like a friend. My next car will be built new and there is zero chance that it will not be a Funco.
PS A lot has been said about "fast guys" running Funco's being the reason for there speed through the dunes. Most "fast guys" have been involved in motorsports and the fact they choose a Funco is an attestant to the cars capabilities. They truly make duning fast easy.
Fast forward to the first ride in our (new to us) Funco and both my daughter and son were completly pumped after i pitched it sideways the first time, neither got sick and both of them couldn't get enough.
Another aspect is the family behind the car. As many times as I have went another route, whenever I come back I am treated great, given top level advise, top level service and delt with like a friend. My next car will be built new and there is zero chance that it will not be a Funco.
PS A lot has been said about "fast guys" running Funco's being the reason for there speed through the dunes. Most "fast guys" have been involved in motorsports and the fact they choose a Funco is an attestant to the cars capabilities. They truly make duning fast easy.
QUOTE (raspadoo @ Jan 14 2010, 06:07 PM)
Just picked up my 11th rail (4th Funco) like Walt I also keep coming back. I have had many of the big builders cars and nothing comes close to the Funco IMO. It is the F1 car of the dunes. My previous 2 cars were Big Name long travel rides and it nearly cost me my family's enjoyment of the dunes, from the body roll to the limited visibility, my wife and kids were pretty much done with the rails due to getting sick and feeling uncomfortable with the handeling.
Fast forward to the first ride in our (new to us) Funco and both my daughter and son were completly pumped after i pitched it sideways the first time, neither got sick and both of them couldn't get enough.
Another aspect is the family behind the car. As many times as I have went another route, whenever I come back I am treated great, given top level advise, top level service and delt with like a friend. My next car will be built new and there is zero chance that it will not be a Funco.
PS A lot has been said about "fast guys" running Funco's being the reason for there speed through the dunes. Most "fast guys" have been involved in motorsports and the fact they choose a Funco is an attestant to the cars capabilities. They truly make duning fast easy.
Fast forward to the first ride in our (new to us) Funco and both my daughter and son were completly pumped after i pitched it sideways the first time, neither got sick and both of them couldn't get enough.
Another aspect is the family behind the car. As many times as I have went another route, whenever I come back I am treated great, given top level advise, top level service and delt with like a friend. My next car will be built new and there is zero chance that it will not be a Funco.
PS A lot has been said about "fast guys" running Funco's being the reason for there speed through the dunes. Most "fast guys" have been involved in motorsports and the fact they choose a Funco is an attestant to the cars capabilities. They truly make duning fast easy.
You're a better salesman than Grant
I value your opinion.......a LOT........first call I make when thinking "new" buggy........but your posts like this always result in ME spending money
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QUOTE (raspadoo @ Jan 14 2010, 06:07 PM)
Just picked up my 11th rail (4th Funco) like Walt I also keep coming back. I have had many of the big builders cars and nothing comes close to the Funco IMO. It is the F1 car of the dunes. My previous 2 cars were Big Name long travel rides and it nearly cost me my family's enjoyment of the dunes, from the body roll to the limited visibility, my wife and kids were pretty much done with the rails due to getting sick and feeling uncomfortable with the handeling.
Fast forward to the first ride in our (new to us) Funco and both my daughter and son were completly pumped after i pitched it sideways the first time, neither got sick and both of them couldn't get enough.
Another aspect is the family behind the car. As many times as I have went another route, whenever I come back I am treated great, given top level advise, top level service and delt with like a friend. My next car will be built new and there is zero chance that it will not be a Funco.
PS A lot has been said about "fast guys" running Funco's being the reason for there speed through the dunes. Most "fast guys" have been involved in motorsports and the fact they choose a Funco is an attestant to the cars capabilities. They truly make duning fast easy.
Fast forward to the first ride in our (new to us) Funco and both my daughter and son were completly pumped after i pitched it sideways the first time, neither got sick and both of them couldn't get enough.
Another aspect is the family behind the car. As many times as I have went another route, whenever I come back I am treated great, given top level advise, top level service and delt with like a friend. My next car will be built new and there is zero chance that it will not be a Funco.
PS A lot has been said about "fast guys" running Funco's being the reason for there speed through the dunes. Most "fast guys" have been involved in motorsports and the fact they choose a Funco is an attestant to the cars capabilities. They truly make duning fast easy.
You're a better salesman than Grant
I value your opinion.......a LOT........first call I make when thinking "new" buggy........but your posts like this always result in ME spending money
Bryan, I have to tell you, That right there is not a sales pitch or a "one of the sheep" post it is heart-felt for sure
carry on
QUOTE (GRANT@FUNCO @ Jan 14 2010, 02:41 PM)
Why are you letting them change the tires Grant ......I put 33 blasters on my Funco and the car wouldnt even turn .....I told myself why am I trying to re invint the wheel...The Georges put these tires on for a reason...
QUOTE (Supreme Air @ Jan 14 2010, 06:08 PM)
QUOTE (GRANT@FUNCO @ Jan 14 2010, 02:41 PM)
Why are you letting them change the tires Grant ......I put 33 blasters on my Funco and the car wouldnt even turn .....I told myself why am I trying to re invint the wheel...The Georges put these tires on for a reason...
Hey, Customer is King. Right or wrong, you know that.
QUOTE (duneflyer @ Jan 14 2010, 01:35 PM)
hard to argue with this
D bart can you photo shop this car with my paint job with a hood, and windshield aswell as a led lightbar.....Im only 35 when I get about 40, 42 , I will order a car like this ....my testosrone level will be down by then ....The Funco family is a great one to be apart of......Grant is a stand up guy....
the subi big 5 is like ridding a 2wheel 250 through the dunes wide open
QUOTE (raspadoo @ Jan 14 2010, 06:39 PM)
Bryan, I have to tell you, That right there is not a sales pitch or a "one of the sheep" post it is heart-felt for sure carry on
carry on I know bro. You are 100% real and would never fall into the sheep category. This much I know
Thats why I like you!
the only thing that i have ever heard BAD about a funco is that the side rails dip down to let you sit inside. People have said that because of these dips the car is weak and your going to die, however, let me tell you why when I have kits I will own a funco.
in 2008 I was involved in a accident in a funco big 5, I was sitting driver side rear passanger when a twisted tin buggy t-boned the big five on my side doing about 45. this was at the drags we where leaving and in the bushes (i hate riding there) the frame held up extremely strong, the tuning D'd the tin crunched but my legs, my arms and I were ok, the funco did bend to the impact. But again it held up in a way I couldnt have imagend, after all, we did A)get t-boned B)rolled 3 times and C) everyone all 4 of us where fine.
get a funco, they are great cars, from great people and even tho they are a mini van looking ride, you can be extremely happy that your rail performs on par or better then cars costing 3 times its cost
in 2008 I was involved in a accident in a funco big 5, I was sitting driver side rear passanger when a twisted tin buggy t-boned the big five on my side doing about 45. this was at the drags we where leaving and in the bushes (i hate riding there) the frame held up extremely strong, the tuning D'd the tin crunched but my legs, my arms and I were ok, the funco did bend to the impact. But again it held up in a way I couldnt have imagend, after all, we did A)get t-boned B)rolled 3 times and C) everyone all 4 of us where fine.
get a funco, they are great cars, from great people and even tho they are a mini van looking ride, you can be extremely happy that your rail performs on par or better then cars costing 3 times its cost
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