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hondajimz
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 06:45 PM) *
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 07:37 PM) *
Time to take the meds - I have not heard the predator was made in China. Are you sure we are talking about the same car? They are also made well enough to finish Baja. Anway, OB, have you not heard the saying - Once you go Asian, you never go caucasian. LOL

Not taking the meds. Nope....wont do it.

My big forklift would finish Baja if I drove slow enough..... 1cheff.gif

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Well, I heard you have the driving slow part down, now it's a matter of the fork lift not getting stuck like the SCU and everything else you drive.
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 08:30 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 06:45 PM) *
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 07:37 PM) *
Time to take the meds - I have not heard the predator was made in China. Are you sure we are talking about the same car? They are also made well enough to finish Baja. Anway, OB, have you not heard the saying - Once you go Asian, you never go caucasian. LOL

Not taking the meds. Nope....wont do it.

My big forklift would finish Baja if I drove slow enough..... 1cheff.gif

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Well, I heard you have the driving slow part down, now it's a matter of the fork lift not getting stuck like the SCU and everything else you drive.

I drive my forklifts better than my SCU tongue.gif
mellen_mpz
as if you arent hooked already....wait till I give you a ride over Presidents day!!
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (VinsanityVc15 @ Jan 20 2010, 07:49 PM) *
I feel like I'm following you OB, I want a Funco down the rode but I don't have the money to drop on that at my age. A KSC would be perfect. I look on ebay at their store and if you add hubs, exhaust, radiator, gear box and chain, and someother stuff including the chassis it was about $15,000. From there all it needs is seats, motor, suspension and tires. So hopefully under $20k but I'm doubtful. If you happen to get a actually price PM me and let me know or something. I want to build something just as you do but i want to be able to keep up with the big rails that I dune with. Mine probably won't get started til summer so as long as these kits stay available I would also highly consider this. I wish i had your pain though. Buggy after buggy. That would be sweet.

You're not far off on price but it wont be under 20K. I think this would be the PERFECT buggy for you.

I would suggest that you catch a ride in one before buying though. When mine is done I'll let ya drive it.

"498HorsePower" in the Compound has one and I'm sure he'd be happy to take you for a ride if you want to move quicker than waiting for mine.

I'm sale pending on the MoseBillt as of an hour ago and I'm just waiting on final quote from KSC's so as long as I approve it will get deposited on Monday and get it going.
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (mellen_mpz @ Jan 20 2010, 09:36 PM) *
as if you arent hooked already....wait till I give you a ride over Presidents day!!

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Vinsanity
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 08:42 PM) *
QUOTE (VinsanityVc15 @ Jan 20 2010, 07:49 PM) *
I feel like I'm following you OB, I want a Funco down the rode but I don't have the money to drop on that at my age. A KSC would be perfect. I look on ebay at their store and if you add hubs, exhaust, radiator, gear box and chain, and someother stuff including the chassis it was about $15,000. From there all it needs is seats, motor, suspension and tires. So hopefully under $20k but I'm doubtful. If you happen to get a actually price PM me and let me know or something. I want to build something just as you do but i want to be able to keep up with the big rails that I dune with. Mine probably won't get started til summer so as long as these kits stay available I would also highly consider this. I wish i had your pain though. Buggy after buggy. That would be sweet.

You're not far off on price but it wont be under 20K. I think this would be the PERFECT buggy for you.

I would suggest that you catch a ride in one before buying though. When mine is done I'll let ya drive it.

"498HorsePower" in the Compound has one and I'm sure he'd be happy to take you for a ride if you want to move quicker than waiting for mine.

I'm sale pending on the MoseBillt as of an hour ago and I'm just waiting on final quote from KSC's so as long as I approve it will get deposited on Monday and get it going.


I'll be watching your build very closely that's for sure. Let me know what KSC quotes. Or if you don't want to i can give them a call.

I hope to be out the week before president's day in the compound. Spent the gold member price and have yet to use it. Hopefully some of you guys are out there.

Goodluck on your mosebuilt sale. Can't wait to watch this next one.
nosocks
Additionally I think you're crazy on all accounts!!!
Ocotillo Boy
I think I would duplicate this car. I really liked TNTDUNER'S SCU before the graphics and Coryz71's car all white. White cars just look soooo clean.

I think I would do Black anodized Kings w/ black coils though.....


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Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 10:12 PM) *
Additionally I think you're crazy on all accounts!!!

You just now noticed this?? ng.gif

I'm surprised you got in my SCU with me lmao.gif
nosocks
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 09:17 PM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 10:12 PM) *
Additionally I think you're crazy on all accounts!!!

You just now noticed this?? ng.gif

I'm surprised you got in my SCU with me lmao.gif


A brave move on my behalf...
hondajimz
Hey OB,

Why don't you buy this SST car first and drive it for awhile. When you get bored with it the following week and sell it you won't lose your (_|_) like the other builds.

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=197177

mjmtrsprt
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 06:37 PM) *
Time to take the meds - I have not heard the predator was made in China. Are you sure we are talking about the same car? They are also made well enough to finish Baja. Anway, OB, have you not heard the saying - Once you go Asian, you never go caucasian. LOL




The predator cars are made in China but assembled here in the U.S.
surf and dune
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 09:13 PM) *
I think I would duplicate this car. I really liked TNTDUNER'S SCU before the graphics and Coryz71's car all white. White cars just look soooo clean.

I think I would do Black anodized Kings w/ black coils though.....


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I agree. White cars are very cool. (and seem to be getting more popular)

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Mongo
QUOTE (rbjcampi @ Jan 20 2010, 07:01 PM) *
I can just picture him sitting at his computer thinking to himself

"Oh yeah, wondering aimlessly again.."

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Esco should just create OB his own group... Instead of Preferred Sponsor, it should say Wandering Aimlessly...

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crappy
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 09:32 PM) *
Hey OB,

Why don't you buy this SST car first and drive it for awhile. When you get bored with it the following week and sell it you won't lose your (_|_) like the other builds.

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=197177



you could buy this and take the motor out and use it in your new KSC and put a cheaper motor into this and sell it .. the turbo set ups are $$$ this could safe you some $$ just thinking out lound
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (surf and dune @ Jan 20 2010, 10:59 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 09:13 PM) *
I think I would duplicate this car. I really liked TNTDUNER'S SCU before the graphics and Coryz71's car all white. White cars just look soooo clean.

I think I would do Black anodized Kings w/ black coils though.....


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I agree. White cars are very cool. (and seem to be getting more popular)

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Sincerely, as I was typing that there was a 3rd car on my mind that I like a lot and I could not put a finger on it.

Sorry bro. Yes people, this is another car that I got my "inspiration" from.

Maybe not original.....but it WORKS!!!!

Thanks for posting the pic Ron!

Cant wait to take you for a ride in this through the pucker bush's drifting the whole time!! I'll actually brave out letting you do it to because it's the stuff we cant do in our big cars!
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 10:32 PM) *
Hey OB,

Why don't you buy this SST car first and drive it for awhile. When you get bored with it the following week and sell it you won't lose your (_|_) like the other builds.

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=197177



QUOTE (crappy @ Jan 20 2010, 11:15 PM) *
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 09:32 PM) *
Hey OB,

Why don't you buy this SST car first and drive it for awhile. When you get bored with it the following week and sell it you won't lose your (_|_) like the other builds.

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=197177



you could buy this and take the motor out and use it in your new KSC and put a cheaper motor into this and sell it .. the turbo set ups are $$$ this could safe you some $$ just thinking out lound

Naw. I want a King car that is naturally aspirated. I want pump gas, reliable, and not a on-off switch for a power band.

I'm gonna get wifey to drive this also so no turbo stuff for me. And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.
nosocks
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:26 PM) *
And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.

I'll be sure to at least come over, drink your booze and watch tongue.gif beer.gif
BansheeBoy914
if i vote that you should build it, can i test drive it when its done? lol i've been curious about these cars for a while but haven't ridden in one or driven one yet
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:38 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:26 PM) *
And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.

I'll be sure to at least come over, drink your booze and watch tongue.gif beer.gif

Only problem with that plan is I do not drink dunno.gif
nosocks
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:42 PM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:38 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:26 PM) *
And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.

I'll be sure to at least come over, drink your booze and watch tongue.gif beer.gif

Only problem with that plan is I do not drink dunno.gif

Well I'll BYOB and supervise effer
Legit Duner
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:17 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:42 PM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:38 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:26 PM) *
And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.

I'll be sure to at least come over, drink your booze and watch tongue.gif beer.gif

Only problem with that plan is I do not drink dunno.gif

Well I'll BYOB and supervise effer


Do me a favor when you're there..
Stick a prozac and some Vodka in his Redbull... 25cheers.gif
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (LegitDuner @ Jan 21 2010, 12:26 AM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:17 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:42 PM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:38 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:26 PM) *
And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.

I'll be sure to at least come over, drink your booze and watch tongue.gif

Only problem with that plan is I do not drink dunno.gif

Well I'll BYOB and supervise effer


Do me a favor when you're there..
Stick a prozac and some Vodka in his Redbull... 25cheers.gif

lmao.gif You kill me bro! I cant wait to shred some dunes with you yay.gif
nosocks
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 11:35 PM) *
QUOTE (LegitDuner @ Jan 21 2010, 12:26 AM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:17 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:42 PM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:38 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:26 PM) *
And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.

I'll be sure to at least come over, drink your booze and watch tongue.gif

Only problem with that plan is I do not drink dunno.gif

Well I'll BYOB and supervise effer


Do me a favor when you're there..
Stick a prozac and some Vodka in his Redbull... 25cheers.gif

You kill me bro! I cant wait to shred some dunes with you yay.gif




He'll probably cause trouble from the prozac and I'll have to issue a public apology.

OB can help me edit it...


Perhaps it's an inopportune time to point out that the majority agrees that you suck laugh1.gif
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 21 2010, 12:38 AM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 11:35 PM) *
QUOTE (LegitDuner @ Jan 21 2010, 12:26 AM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:17 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:42 PM) *
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 20 2010, 11:38 PM) *
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 10:26 PM) *
And I cant stress enough.....I wanna build it myself.

I'll be sure to at least come over, drink your booze and watch

Only problem with that plan is I do not drink dunno.gif

Well I'll BYOB and supervise effer


Do me a favor when you're there..
Stick a prozac and some Vodka in his Redbull... 25cheers.gif

You kill me bro! I cant wait to shred some dunes with you yay.gif




He'll probably cause trouble from the prozac and I'll have to issue a public apology.

OB can help me edit it...


Perhaps it's an inopportune time to point out that the majority agrees that you suck laugh1.gif

Dont make me laugh like that effer cause I'll wake up my wife and kid wife.gif
Ocotillo Boy
I do like this yellow and black car though too. I wonder how these colors would look on a King.

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nosocks
oh they won't suspect anything or mind.

They've already been looking at assisted care for you.
Ocotillo Boy
This chit is funny. I bet the 24 votes are from my most loyal "hate OB fan club" but can't help clicky clicky on my chit!

I just want to take a moment and say hi and thanks to my loyal fan club pl.gif

Just kidding.....they crack me up the most 1cheff.gif


Should OB build a King Sand Car to entertain GD.COM?

OB should take Meds instead. (Keep in mind I get drousy and very boring) [ 13 ] ** [15.66%]

Naw, build threads are boring. [ 1 ] ** [1.20%]

Hell yes!! We love build threads! [ 17 ] ** [20.48%]

Seek professional help. [ 14 ] ** [16.87%]

Cut the SCU in half and make it a 2 seater. [ 3 ] ** [3.61%]

OB's threads suck....find a new website. [ 24 ] ** [28.92%]

Build it!! I might want a KSC too!! [ 11 ] ** [13.25%]
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 21 2010, 01:01 AM) *
oh they won't suspect anything or mind.

They've already been looking at assisted care for you.

Will there be purdy nurses there?!?!?!!? hitit.gif
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 21 2010, 01:01 AM) *
oh they won't suspect anything or mind.

They've already been looking at assisted care for you.

Oh. Can I keep my iPhone so while I'm on the chitter in the crazy house I can sneak on GD.COM??? ph34r.gif
b250r
OB I haven't read through all the comments but I'm going to ask before I vote. Have you rode or drove a KSC or any other Hayabusa buggies? I watched one of my friends build a Hayabusa Buggy kit car, not a KSC, this was like 2 years ago, he is still trying to work all the bugs out of it.
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (b250r @ Jan 21 2010, 01:38 AM) *
OB I haven't read through all the comments but I'm going to ask before I vote. Have you rode or drove a KSC or any other Hayabusa buggies? I watched one of my friends build a Hayabusa Buggy kit car, not a KSC, this was like 2 years ago, he is still trying to work all the bugs out of it.

Never ridden or driven one. But I'm 100% confident the King car will be as bug free as they come. I'm only bolting on the parts they give me. It will be wired, plumbed, motor prepped by KSC and final assembly be me. 100% plug and play kit.

sanddan52
QUOTE (VinsanityVc15 @ Jan 20 2010, 06:49 PM) *
I feel like I'm following you OB, I want a Funco down the rode but I don't have the money to drop on that at my age. A KSC would be perfect. I look on ebay at their store and if you add hubs, exhaust, radiator, gear box and chain, and someother stuff including the chassis it was about $15,000. From there all it needs is seats, motor, suspension and tires. So hopefully under $20k but I'm doubtful. If you happen to get a actually price PM me and let me know or something. I want to build something just as you do but i want to be able to keep up with the big rails that I dune with. Mine probably won't get started til summer so as long as these kits stay available I would also highly consider this. I wish i had your pain though. Buggy after buggy. That would be sweet.


I have a KSC and only run with big cars (no other KSC's in Oregon). No problem keeping up with the standard car but adding a turbo ROCK's! Well worth the extra $5000 to $6000. It turns the car into an animal in the dunes.

I wanted to build a kit but at the time I was looking to build Brian had not decided to do kits. I ended up finding a used car (frogisland's) and haven't looked back. Go for it OB.
mellen_mpz
dont do a turbo at first (or ever if you are like me). They make these cars fast but you lose that instant power that I love. Not to mention the guys that put turbos on them spend most of their weekend working on them and talking about how fast they are rather than actually duning them.

Frog Island
Sounds like you finally made a decision. And sounds like a good one. You can't go wrong with KSC. Good products and good people. Brian King didn't sell 75+ cars in just a few years for no reason.

And if you would could you not mention that I suggested you look at the KSC. I don't want it to tarnish the nice relationship I have with Brian.

It would probably be okay...But who knows, it might be the day you double up on the Red Bull. scared.gif
Jonesing4sand
I say if you have the money go for it and keep us entertained for a month or two 1dude.gif
nosocks
Just got a text from OB:

He's in his car driving to joyner. They have a kit car so cheap he couldn't resist.

Said he will save a ton of money and that they're gonna do some custom work which will make the project last longer.

He said he couldn't believe the price they gave him.
allthrottlenobottle
OB I know we have never met so understand I really do have your best interest in mind........Build a bad (_|_) blown big block in a mid enginie format and start handing these guys thier (_|_)'s. that way I can watch the build, races, etc and not have to spend the money myself......Just my $.02
8sumsand2
^^^^ Hahaaa you mean he's going to Berts Mega Mall to get It !.... Cheep.

This is the road I am heading down in acouple years , So a greet thread to watch. Thanks but how about the other small sand cars to watch ?. PRO's - Con's ? Like the keep everything small Idea-Trailer to fit....
spencerbuggy
QUOTE (mjmtrsprt @ Jan 20 2010, 09:52 PM) *
QUOTE (hondajimz @ Jan 20 2010, 06:37 PM) *
Time to take the meds - I have not heard the predator was made in China. Are you sure we are talking about the same car? They are also made well enough to finish Baja. Anway, OB, have you not heard the saying - Once you go Asian, you never go caucasian. LOL




The predator cars are made in China but assembled here in the U.S.

The predator cars are junk. My buddy raced in one in Laughlin and didn't even make a lap. Plus, he builds them when they come from china, he knows his chit.
nosocks
QUOTE (8sumsand2 @ Jan 21 2010, 10:03 AM) *
^^^^ Hahaaa you mean he's going to Berts Mega Mall to get It !.... Cheep.

This is the road I am heading down in acouple years , So a greet thread to watch. Thanks but how about the other small sand cars to watch ?. PRO's - Con's ? Like the keep everything small Idea-Trailer to fit....


I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag where that smoking deal is...
8sumsand2
QUOTE (nosocks @ Jan 21 2010, 10:26 AM) *
QUOTE (8sumsand2 @ Jan 21 2010, 10:03 AM) *
^^^^ Hahaaa you mean he's going to Berts Mega Mall to get It !.... Cheep.

This is the road I am heading down in acouple years , So a greet thread to watch. Thanks but how about the other small sand cars to watch ?. PRO's - Con's ? Like the keep everything small Idea-Trailer to fit....


I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag where that smoking deal is...

OPPS ! they have some great BENDOVERDEALS.

hondajimz
I am confused as I was reading the thread from Fusion Off Road - Econo build and it appeared OB was having them build a car. How many cars can you drive? Good lord
ojedashowerpans
To all the people that say drive it before you buy it....I never been in a sand rail before I bought my King Car. Matter of fact I never seen one in person until AFTER Brian had my deposit!! All I did was watch a video and I was sold. So I can understand what Oc. Boy is feeling. The cars are as fun as the videos!!
feedmelies
QUOTE (Ocotillo Boy @ Jan 20 2010, 06:32 PM) *
Never even sat in one. I'll give you a ride in mine. It will be a "special construction" unless the CARB is done by then. All the Busa buggy guys are working on the CARB thing.


LOL okay. Just know that they have been "working" for around 2 1/2+ years now. Not saying that Brian isn't doing a good enough job, it's just that he has many hoops to jump through and much $$$ to pay.
feedmelies
QUOTE (ojedashowerpans @ Jan 21 2010, 11:55 AM) *
To all the people that say drive it before you buy it....I never been in a sand rail before I bought my King Car. Matter of fact I never seen one in person until AFTER Brian had my deposit!! All I did was watch a video and I was sold. So I can understand what Oc. Boy is feeling. The cars are as fun as the videos!!


I had not taken a ride in a busa car either before I drove 4 hours to buy mine. I just trusted the feedback. One <1 minute ride and I was sold.

I'm sure that OB will absolutely love his car if he builds it.

BTW, I'm a big fan of that white on black paint job too.
dbart
Do it! If anything it will be entertaining for us.
Take lots of pics...build, driving....oh yeah, and stuck! sraptor.gif

lmao.gif

db beer.gif
Ocotillo Boy
QUOTE (ojedashowerpans @ Jan 21 2010, 12:55 PM) *
To all the people that say drive it before you buy it....I never been in a sand rail before I bought my King Car. Matter of fact I never seen one in person until AFTER Brian had my deposit!! All I did was watch a video and I was sold. So I can understand what Oc. Boy is feeling. The cars are as fun as the videos!!

I'm not gonna do a "demo" in one because I may not like it at first and may not buy one. If I would've done a "demo" in my SCU I would NOT have bought one just simply on bypass noise alone because I did not know any better. As it turns out, it is the best buggy I've ever owned. So nice in fact I'm scared to sell it and try something "new" for fear I wont like it as much.

I'm buying a King the same way I bought the SCU. Feedback from everywhere, pics, videos, reputation etc.

The ONLY test I'm gonna do is sit in one at King and verify I fit and semi comfy before I hand over loot just like at SCU.
MQUnlimited
KSC rails are sick...they are just down the street from me. Doing a all white/black car would be even better...dont really like the green/black combo you use so much.

I must say you are one unique dude...I dont think I have ever seen ayone build cars and sale them like you do as a hobby. Build it and drive it is my vote!
weekend camper
so did you get a final price on everything, how much less is it then one completed at k.s.c.
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