Looking to build a long travel mini . Will be powered by a gxr 1100 and was wanting everyones input on what frame to use. Not to sure what is all out there in that line of buggies. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

www.minibuggy.net has a ton of users and links.
i'm quite fond of Yoshi's (eventual) mini! www.sinistersandsports.com

Drakart.com has some good stuff. Maybe you couls work a deal for the 2 seater intimidator.

This guy does good work. Been building mini's for a couple years, has a good deal on a complete roller, or just the frame.

D&S Racing

This is a great deal for a project . I was thinking of jumping on it but I really need a 2 seater.

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....showtopic=89558

shoot yoshi a pm

can you put a vw engine in a mini?

Thanks for all the info, looks like I have some surfing to do at work tomorrow. That single seater looks like a nice ride but I want a two seater. Cant have all the fun by myself . What about a diff. in a mini or do you need to run just a straight axle. Also was curious about the honda goldwing....I think it has reverse.....wonder how that would work in a mini?

try collierscustoms.com nice guys

You can get a reverse diff, reverse, or just diff for your rail. try www.jeffcotransmissions.com I'm running a reverse diff from another manufacturer right now, but it has broken down every single time i've had it out so I won't even mention their name. You could go with a goldwing motor if you want. Check the manufacturers links pinned at the top of sandrail tech, I organized the list with mini buggy builders so you can see what all is available. My reply is a few post down from the top...

Yoshi, correct your link!
...oh, never mind!!
www.jeffcotransmissions.com

Goldwings dont have reverse gear. Quaif reverse box are good but $$$$$.

but it is correct....



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Goldwings use the starter for reverse. Most people think they have a full blown reverse but they are only built for short burst to back you outta a parking spot, not really for pushing 2 big paddle tires on a mini rail in the sand.


I think you should go ahead and get a busa powerplant in whatever you decide. It's not so much the hp as the torque that is more than any other bike powered rail. Shop around and you can find a really good deal on a busa motor and full wire kit..

no it ain't !!! click YOUR link... no worky... too many t's in there!

Oh, I see what's going on. You quoted what I said, then added an extra "t" so it would look like I mispelled it, sneaky sneaky but your not fooling anyone....lol

as a matter of fact you can. check www.dandsracing.com last page on the parts price list you will find the price on the vw roller chassis, it is the same thing as my cycle rails just a little stronger for the additional weight but still 24 inches wheel travel front and rear and a mid engine design is always better but rear engine will work to. I do not advertise turnkey but I will build them on a one on one basis only.

dsrace

damn nice picture.

dsrace