Funco Motorsports
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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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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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The funco dream 1 2 3
by URCLEVER- 3 followers
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For many years I have drooled and looked at these bad ass cars. That blown LS sound. The G42 that Airboom Ron built is what started this desire. Following @DZRTRUN through the dunes made me want it more. Just ruined me. Finally I can say I will own one, This season. Thanks to Grant for all the support and making this a reality. The people who helped me get an idea and design. @dbart for his creative mind for my original idea. My buddy @tjZ06 and @Hondajimz for instigating me and ensuring I can pull this off. And there are others. Thank you... Plus the numerous flips I did to make it happen, the long days of sales and hustlin! I can say I have lost sleep think…
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Funco Family 1 2
by SandTrap- 2 followers
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I am Very Honored and Humbled to one of the VERY many many People that are part of the Funco Family. Lets see your Funco's and your story..
Last reply by tjZ06, -
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The stock uniballs for the rear suspension are exposed and go away quickly if you put a lot of miles on your car. This was maybe 3 seasons. Outfront John sells a set of 8 seals that pop in there. I put a little grease in there and it appears it should work just like a wheel bearing seal. With much less movement. I believe they will last MUCH longer without getting exposed.
Last reply by Bobalos, -
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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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Gen 4 car #123
Last reply by SANDBAM, -
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Started on paint this week. I have most of my parts gathered up. going to be a couple of long months but hoping to make it for new years. pay no mind to the can am. the baby is on the left.
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Gen 4 re-fresh 1 2 3
by Pennywise- 1 follower
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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…
Last reply by J Alper, -
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Well I thought I would take the season off from having a funco but the kool aid was just to good so I started another gen 4 conversion, but with all the hype that a subi gen 4 would be a faster dunner then any LS funco I have had I figured why not giving it a try this time around hoping to have it finished by mlk weekend
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I have never done a build thread and since everything got wiped out I thought I would do one on our current project. I picked up this car as a spare last season and the project started almost immediately and has been ongoing. Car started out as a 4 seat Gen 4 with 934’s, S5S and a Danzio Brutus motor. In my infinite wisdom I decided to put a 4.5 liter whipple on my 11:1 stroker motor and put the boost at 14 psi on E85. I took it to Turnkey and then Funco to cram the whipple in the car. Grant told me it was a bad idea but if we are going to do it let’s do it right. So we took the back seats out and put the big tank and the gen 6 radiator in the car. He then said …
Last reply by DZRTRUN, -
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Used to be able to just search here and find them but obviously that's changed. I put the car on jack stands, pulled the wheels, pulled the trailing arms, then remembered I need to be on the lookout for an enclosed over the summer. So, anybody know the width of a Gen 4 with paddles (Dunesport 14.50)? Feel free to add front tire widths and lengths as well as I'm sure the question will be asked in the future.
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The real reason I wanted to make this was to find out the weight of my Sandcar. Gen. 3 Funco with Outfront 2.5 Subi. I know there are a handful of similar set ups out there as well as the knowledge. But now I am curious how many of you out there know your power and weight of your cars. lets see 'em!
Last reply by Rockwood, -
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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.
Last reply by URCLEVER, -
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Ok, I’ve had a Gen 3 all these years. Just got a Gen 4 and it’s time to take things apart. Got the trailing arms off, had to use a sawzall as two of the bolts had welded themselves to the bushings. On to the Cv’s. Got them out, soaked in diesel, and wiped down. Not super impressed with how they look, but I may be able to squeeze another season out of them before replacing. The hubs; got most of it apart. Got the CV body out and the bearing that it goes onto it. got the inner piece that it bolts to out and wiped down as well. Pulled the 5 bolts that hold the housing to the trailing arm and thought maybe it’d just pop out like everything …
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Okay GD.com peeps, I am looking to upgrade my Gen 4 and want the digital style controller so I can dump the air and have multiple presets for refilling. Already have compressor and tank. Which system do you recommend? Thanks
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Car has been fully detailed and fresh oil change. Giving fellow Funco members 1st dibs before I post anywhere else this weekend. Car was completely stripped down and powdercoated in off-season. 4 trips on a @alper_motorsports 383 stroker. 8 trips on a Fully rebuilt 2D. All new internals Shocks rebuilt and dialed in by shocktalk at beginning of season Tuned by dunehoon Brand new Jettrim seats with new PRP 5 point harnesses (4 trips) Aem dash Switchpro Gps Quick release steering where PCI Trax intercom with 4 headsets Radio High-flow water pump Proam shifter Airlift air ride system Upgraded rac…
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Happy Funco Friday. Finally get to pick up my Gen 4 tonight. Patience was seriously the virtue with this car. Super stoked for the learning permit Funco before my GTU is finished. Will be in Glamis tomorrow for test runs and get ready for Vets. Cheers to the weekend...
Last reply by URCLEVER, -
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Hey all, Over summer I decided that I will do an LS swap into my Gen4. I have already purchased the LS1, it is complete out of another running sand car. Nothing special, stock LS1 with Painless harness, corvette computer running all sensors, Painless fuse block and relays, OBDII port, Intake with MAF, headers, adaptor plate and clutch. Should be easy for the most part. This is my list of things to Fab or Change - Engine mounts to be fabbed Coolant Lines to be fabbed Replace Bosch -6 fuel system with Aeromotive -8 (A1000, pre/post filter, regulator and all new -8 fittings/hose) Weld in -4 bung in coolant purge tank for LS steam port line …
Last reply by Funco4JM, -
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Hello Funco Family! I have recently bought my first Gen 4 subi powered 2D Funco and for the most part absolutely love it. Car turns like no other and the 2.5 Subaru motor is legit quick. Car is a blast to drive. Car has the 14.50 dunesports in the rear and shaved 33 Baja pros in front. Running 38 PSI in front bags and 42 PSI in rear bags Here are my complaints: 1) Harsh ride over ruts left by other vehicles. Suspension feels stiff and beats me up. After 3 days in the dunes my neck is sore from whiplash. 2) Car doesn't land very smoothly from medium size jumps. Larger jumps and car will bottom out. Again, suspension feels stiff or harsh and real…
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My G52 Update
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Just got the car home from Funco. Knocked it out of the park again. New engine, trans, interior, paint etc. thanks again to the Man himself Grant. IMG_1049.MOV
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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
Last reply by Grease Monkey, -
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Agains most sane peoples advice I decided to tackle this project. The game plan is to swap the Suspension from Gen 3 geometry to Gen 4. Install S4 & Alper 416. Picked up round one parts: New king 3.0 shocks New billet upper A-arms New tube lower A-arms New spindles New Funco front hubs New Funco steering rack New Funco suspension pivots New rear air bags & mounts New Funco door kit Used set or 934 rear arms
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Hello - We recently picked up our first Funco! Few questions to get through the balance of the season 🤣 2007 Gen 4, Chassis #157. C&G LS2. What do most run for tire pressure (standard not wet etc.), front and rear. What air bag pressure, front and rear. What is the fuel tank size. Any special fluid in the power steering? THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE!!! Travis!
Last reply by URCLEVER, -
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Figured I would do a quick update on the 2017 sand sport super show car I picked up thought I would just do a hood and front enclosed with Jason over at Next level MOTORSPORTS and a wrapped vinyl dash then decided I can’t stand a all blue car and would change the panels to white but got the car back together and the blue arms and beadlocks I could not make myself like them still blue so now I had to have the arms off to be done in gloss black and update to the new OMF funco billet wheels and add a Wetsounds stealth 10 sounds bar with 10 inch sub at the same time I’m hoping to have it back together the week before vets
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