So the new year is here and circumstances make it that I have now started a partnership with some friends and we are going to start a US Based buggy
manufactury! Soooooooo, these buggies are yet to be designed, so I would love to here from you what your dream buggy would be, what do you want to see
it ook like, feel, etc, PLEASE TELL ME! I really want to know.....Who knows your suggestion might show up in the final design!
:frog:Tigger - 31-12-2006 at 08:02 AM
Your tooo late, it's already beeen done. The buggy you are dreaming about is a Libre V-Max Full Race / fitted with a Big Foot fork and tires all
around.:singing:KYTE SLINGER - 31-12-2006 at 09:17 AM
Stainless or steal ?
standard or race buggy?
I have concept designs for race rear ends.....
? what's the price point were you looking for....
HELP ME HELP ! YOU give me some kind of specs... to work with and I can design
Dream buggy carbon-fiber but lets be realistic who is going to front 5000,00 for a mach-upPablo - 31-12-2006 at 10:15 AM
The V-max with BF's is a sweet setup, but for our small parks you really need a small light bug to get up to speed in a hurry. We're more after stuff
along the lines of the standard Flexi bug, with a braced back axle for tricking.SecondWind - 31-12-2006 at 11:46 AM
Sounds great! If the price is right - I would get one...
Are there any other US buggy makers now?woodneers - 31-12-2006 at 12:40 PM
I will volunteer myself as a test dumby!zloty - 31-12-2006 at 03:32 PM
I'm with Pablo and David,light is way to go - for freestyle.Would that be nice to have bag full of accesories to switch from freestyle to race or big
foot?
Happy New Year.KYTE SLINGER - 31-12-2006 at 04:18 PM
Rockville buggys is design by a group out for Utah, :duh:were it is welded that I can't remember...
wind chariot use to be from the good ol'USA
I do have to wounder why with all this buggy jumping going on...nobody has manufacturer a seat belt to marketzloty - 31-12-2006 at 05:14 PM
Maybe because there is only 2 guys I know in US that buggy jump I would love to
see more, just to speed up my level of freestyle and jumping.Am I only one lonely jumper in US?FreeFlyFrog - 31-12-2006 at 06:16 PM
thanks the response, we'll probably start the designing with a freestyle buggy with possible accesories to convert the buggy to specific use
(freestyle, race, cruise,...). Then we'll work on a fll race buggy, libre watchout...elkiter - 31-12-2006 at 06:34 PM
FreeFlyFrog,
Just a question...
Would you also take custom modifications on existing buggies?Pablo - 31-12-2006 at 06:51 PM
I don't think you'll ever find a buggy marketed with a seat belt option, most of them claim the bug is only for cruising up and down a beach at 15mph.
As soon as they say it's for jumping, they may get stuck with some liability issues related to buggy jumping injuries.
As far as I know, Jellis is the only guy around that makes a proper velcro strap style belt but I'm pretty sure he doesn't reffer to it as a buggy
jumping belt either. Still got to give him a shout on that one, my car seatbelt's working, but his setup seems way better.FreeFlyFrog - 31-12-2006 at 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by elkiter
FreeFlyFrog,
Just a question...
Would you also take custom modifications on existing buggies?
We sure do it depends on what you want....contact me at freeflyfrog77@yahoo.com or you can call me at 415 374 5272
Thomas
On another note, anyone have any sexy, witty or clever names for buggies or even the company, the best name will get a tshirt and a mention on the web
site (TBA) Thanks again for all the response. You can contact me directly if you have any questions, suggestions. etc.:frog:Bladerunner - 1-1-2007 at 02:16 PM
Buggies'R'us ( o.k. someone can do better ! )
Easy breakdown for transport. 2 sets of easy swap wheels. For beach and hard surface.
I don't have any real experience jumping with it yet but my Velcro strap seems like a perfect seatbelt so far. I put some red tape at one end for easy
tear away.
:bird: Cheap at the Marine shop ! :bird:ripsessionkites - 1-1-2007 at 05:09 PM
my dream buggy ... XXRACER Std., with Weight Set and add some 3-Spoke Alum. Rims too. if you can copy this, i'd buy it, since it would be cheaper than
having it shipped from overseas to canada.
Are any buggys made out of aluminum?KYTE SLINGER - 1-1-2007 at 06:22 PM
aluminum
YUP!
Para Storm......blown - 2-1-2007 at 12:38 AM
FANDANGOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!Sand-Yeti - 2-1-2007 at 03:50 AM
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Originally posted by KYTE SLINGER
Stainless or steel ?
I build my own buggies specifically for buggying in sand dunes and covering long distances because I have a fair sized desert to buggy in.
I built my latest buggies from mild steel, got them either zinc plated or powder coated.
I prefer the zinc coated ones, which I paint afterwards.
I never have rust problems but there again I don't buggy by the sea and it very rarely rains.
I made my first buggies from stainless & found that they were more prone to fatigue cracking than mild steel.
I used to have problems with side rails bending/breaking until I changed to rectangular tube. I use 25 X 50 X 2mm thick M.S. tube now. Works a
treat.
Dream buggy should have 20 mm dia. stub axles or axle bolts on the rear.
15mm dia. front axles work well but don't go smaller.
Front fork should be wide enough to accomodate a bigfoot lite.
Dream buggy should have a decent seat & comfy backrest.
Sand-Yetielkiter - 2-1-2007 at 09:51 AM
I don't think they ever went into production, but I'm still drooling over the
B1 Project ExLax - 2-1-2007 at 05:59 PM
having the name "whacky racers" would be pretty fantastic. I know theres a game out there by that name and buggying always brings back the memories of
riding custom cars around. Think of the possibilities of a logo with that name!
I dont know if anyone has taken this name for a bug but... Trick-Trike...that would be pretty great as well. I would be lured into buying one.Pablo - 2-1-2007 at 09:39 PM
I was always fond of Beach Buggies.FreeFlyFrog - 2-1-2007 at 11:16 PM
Wow guys, thanks for the responses so far! We're listening and taking notes, trust me. Meanwhile the mock up for the first buggy starts soon. We still
haven't picked the name yet so keep the suggestions comming. I'll try to get a web site up soonest and let you guys in on the progress. :frog:zloty - 3-1-2007 at 02:02 PM
Hey tomas how about ,,narly or speedfire'' elkiter - 3-1-2007 at 02:12 PM
Thomas,
If you ever come up with a cross between race & freestyle buggy,
maybe you can name it Drag 'n Fly.
(a dragonfly is a kind of bug)wjb - 3-1-2007 at 04:11 PM
Speedair
Cirrus
Mirage
Just a couple of ideas for names. I wear an XL by the waywoodneers - 3-1-2007 at 05:57 PM
How about SAND BLASTER? It sounds fast and fun!popeyethewelder - 4-1-2007 at 12:09 PM
Just put the finishing touches to my dream buggy, but I really need two buggies, one for the beach, one for the field.
The 06 Fandango was good for both though I have to say, and I will build a stainless version when I get the time.
In the mean time, the PTW Panther has been sold, and so once I have added covers and decals my new bug will be my dream beach buggy, 60 by 40 swan
neck, BF Lite on the front aysemtrics on the rear, 1750 wheel centres and a 48mm by 1520 wide rear axle.
PKD Broozas: 2, 3, 4 and 5.5 meter
Libre V-max and Special buggyszloty - 4-1-2007 at 08:51 PM
Popeye your buggys are pure sex . Hope that our boys can make Dream Buggy with
same quality.popeyethewelder - 5-1-2007 at 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by KYTE SLINGER
Very nice popeye
do you use a water jet to cut your plate work
similar, they were laser cut, 3 sets cost me over £420, you can do the conversion....very expensivepopeyethewelder - 5-1-2007 at 01:16 PM
Kitemaker and Zloty, thankyou for your comments, I have been giving it the final pollish all over today.....believe me, this buggy will be the
shiniest buggy on the planet.
Will post pics when I have got it all back together
FreeFlyFrog, I bid you good luck with your venture and wish you the very best of success
Carljantie - 6-1-2007 at 01:14 PM
compliments Popeye..!!!popeyethewelder - 9-1-2007 at 01:49 PM
Sad day here........
The Panther has left the building, and gone to its new very happy ownerpopeyethewelder - 13-1-2007 at 12:22 PM
not finished yet, splash guard and decals to add, but heres a sneak preview..my dream buggy
awindofchange - 13-1-2007 at 12:29 PM
I couldn't see the pictures until I put on my sunglasses!!!
That is one shiny....first class...awesome buggy!
A real treat to see.SecondWind - 13-1-2007 at 01:16 PM
Wow - that is sweet!kitemaker4 - 13-1-2007 at 06:03 PM
Too bad we live so far away. I would love to see one of your buggys up close. Great job.
I would love to
see more, just to speed up my level of freestyle and jumping.Am I only one lonely jumper in US?
