Funco Motorsports
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Well after many years of being allowed to drive and living through my knee grow @Grease Monkey and all his Funco's, the dream became a reality. In the Funco family This is the brother to his current car that just got the re-do other than power plant and trans. We believe the car was originally built with a v8 per build sheet from funco Its a J35 turbo (low boost) with a 2d. Dont have a lot of experience with the Honda but am excited to learn so you Honda guys can be sure ill be full of questions.. @Kraut_n_Rice These Honda's have some long legs and the car handles amazing. There will be a short list of upgrades. Full prep, whole new radio kit as t…
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My good friend Justin had introduced me Erik (very stand up guy)who sold me the Funco that was all original minus the LS3 swap. After my very season I decided to take it a part and do a makeover. This is what it looked like when I took possession.
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Gen 4 Facelift 1 2
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Hey everyone I wanted to post about my Gen 4 Makeover this off season, Im not to good with keeping up with the Pics and Progress, I will try my best, so far I have removed the subi and had a 442ci LS built by C&G Performance, Added A new radiator and stood it up higher for more flow, new 934 gear one hubs and brakes in rear along with new Trailing arms and bags, upgraded to 3.0 shocks all around, and the car is currently at Jasons from Next Level getting a rear wing and trunk, new rear cage, new nose and hood, and new dash, here are a few pics from before it went to Next Level, I will try and keep up with the progress
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Thanks in advance!
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Joined the Funco Family. @Grease Monkey took the wife for a ride Regatta weekend and she remembered how much she missed having a buggy so we went and picked this up immediately afterwards. Our last buggy was ~15 years ago and was a VW beam car... Listing was: 20062 Funco Hustler SSE 4 seat (#15) 420 horse Redline Northstar w/ MEFI, Mendeola 2-D, 930s, two-tube bypass Kings, radio & intercom with 4 head sets, 2 owner, factory built, professionally maintained, and super clean. Car is pretty much a time capsule... gages, lighting, etc. all original. Original paint still there but previous owner updated panels with some black vinyl. Went through the car …
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Current GEN4 has the standard dash and this green light (with yellow wire ) isn’t wired in - can’t remember what it’s for and where it hooks up anybody remember?
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New to me G52 1 2
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In my OCD I was searching. I wanted to find a nice car for my wife and a backup for my trips. I really should not of bought another car but it's an addiction. My good buddy @Hondajimz knew of the car and I made an offer after speaking to the owner numerous times. A good friend of mine handled the logistics and brought it out to me . I will say this cream puff ran great, looked even better in person. Surprisingly it gave me no issues, love a turn key car with plenty of power. I am going to send it in for a rendition, so my wife can personalize it to her liking.
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Need some guidance / Pictures for changing out a 2d to a S4/S5 Transaxle. I reached to to @onanysunday and asked him for pictures of his conversion that were lost in the change over. He suggested that I ask on here so that he could re-share them with everyone if others are in need.
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Started life as a base GEN4 - with a 2D 930s and 5.3 - larger engine cage bench seat - etc Goal 4 seat Funco pure duner that will stay with look of when originally built 2005 - and incorporate all lessons learned and upgrades from Funco R&D to remedy known failure points - keep frame as GEN4 - no redo of roofline and body - no wing - Keep open cockpit - minimal paneling - full visibility Mods listed below Albins H stroked LS2 - 2 into 1 exhaust breathers 934s reinforced trailing arms sway bar raised radiator modified and reinforced engine cage, and motor mounts center roof spine and front roo…
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Some of you may remember my last run of Cars. Last season was 4 different Funco's for me. Pretty much had a car on my flatbed every trip, coming or going from camp or storage. I ended up with a car I have always wanted and one I felt would check all my boxes after owning a newer G52 and an early light Hustler. The first trip with the car sealed the deal and it was smiles for miles. Second day with the car was unfortunate. Dogs in third gear were gone and i could not keep it in third without it popping out under load. Finished the season in a camp chair with ideas running thru my head. Decided I wanted the best of several worlds and to take what I liked it all those…
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I have the 2d out of my Gen 4 for service and I brought home a S4 mock up from McMullen out here in Phoenix. This Gen 4 is an original V8 2d 930 car and I wanted to see if the S would fit. Here is a photo of why it doesn’t fit basically the back tube would have to be cut out of the car. I am not sure what the difference between this car and an original S4 car is but they are different. If that tube wasn’t there. The S would literally bolt into the car. Hopefully someone finds this helpful.
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Looking to upgrade to bypass front shocks. If anyone has a set they are looking to get rid of id be interested!
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Hello, I am wondering what you would recommend for a direct replacement for my turn brake (if there is one available). I am also looking at replacing the brake and clutch assembly while I’m at it. The turn brake and pedal assembly are the original ones that came from Funco. Thanks for any and all suggestions, and happy holidays.
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I watch the videos and IG photos all the time. My favorite Funco it the GT ANA. Cant wait .....
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Just wondering if Funco uses an off-the-shelf radiator for the GEN 3 models or is it a custom built radiator specifically for the Sandrail.
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Just curious what everyone uses for mounting their registration? Axia Alloy? Think this is it but would figure I would verify. https://a.co/d/1JsWdw8
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Anyone have pictures of doors added to a gen 4/5 Funco? Looking for an interior view. Everything I’m finding is covered with upholstery.
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Gen 4 re-fresh 1 2 3
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This chassis was well used, its #02 and some one got a lot of dune time and forgot to tighten the suspension bolts regularly. There was a lot of wear and you can see signs of repair to the pivots. So we decide to cut them all off and put brand new Funco pivots back. We added a tube here and there for some added strength. The car is getting a rolled roof like the Gen 6, new one piece skid plate, inside floors front & rear, Rancho went through the 2D, Outfront is doing an inspection and some basic maintenance on the C&G Subi, brand new Gray Area front and rear hubs, all new tires, Jason at Next Level is doing the sheet metal - 3D roof, noise cover, full dash, inside…
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I thought for sure I had a thread on here about the car, but I guess not. I don't have a ton of pics/vids on this computer, so I'll make this a quick one (well, by TJ standards ;) ). I bought the car at the start of the '20/21 season, and it looked like this (complete with two-story roofline and idler chirp): FWIW I got it with the trailer in the vid which it drives right in on the paddles. This car is an original Funco built/titled G52, and as such is the "narrow" car. Still, both paddles touch the door-seals as you bring it in on a 96-97" door. The car actually first hit the sand sometime in '15, and was only used 'til about '17 when the original ow…
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Does anybody have a dashboard pod they no longer use? Need something to mount a radio into. Car only has drivers side right now.
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Need Gen4 dash pods? 17.5"x11". One needs hole patching. Didn't fit, my dash is 2 inches wider. Arizona.
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My good buddy Sean took delivery last Wednesday of this little gem. It just happen to be 70° weather so we went and got some! IMG_9019.mov
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Grant/Chad found me a set of paddles, but no luck on the front tires Anybody have a set of Mickey Thompson Baja pro 15” 33 shaved front tires? Well, I found the wife a car! Excited to get it back out in the sand it needed some Unexpected work. uggggggg! When I purchased the car, I noticed the front and was seriously neglected and I knew I had to repair I ended up having to rebuild the whole front end, including all new heims and adding weld washers. The repair went flawless. After I got the front end complete it was time to test the car! The wife wanted to passenger in the car at first just to get the feel for how it operated. Right off there was no…
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As I have been sitting here looking and waiting. What are the different models of Funco's? Obviously they had they old school bus looking one (Gen1) then gen 2, gen 3, then Gen 4, Gen 5, Gen 6, Hustler(s), GTU, GTX, GTF, Enzo, the F9 and I am sure there are others, but what makes each of those that model. What are the differences?
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I searched and didn't find anything. Just wondering what pressures you guys run in your bags- I recently added onboard air and made some changes to where the motor and trans was mounted. Taking it out this weekend for the first time since the changes which got me thinking- what pressures do you all run and what is your set up? Also looking for input on dialing in the rebound and compression settings. I plan on giving Grant a call to get his input but just wanted to check on here as well. I have a gen 4 Funco, S4, LS3 with LSA Supercharger
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