awindofchange - 6-4-2009 at 06:53 PM
Well everyone, we have a new creation to share.
This is the latest version of the Ivanpah buggy that had its first showing at NABX just a couple days ago. As you can see, this version sports an all
new 4130 Chrome Molly and cold roll steel frame!!! Nearly identical to the original Stainless Steel Ivanpah buggy that made its first showing at NABX
'08.
With the tubular steel chassis, the Ivanpah can now be custom colored to the owners wishes with a rock-hard zinc based - powder coated frame. The
picture below features Fire Engine Red but nearly any color is now possible!!!
This buggy still sports all of the strengths and awesome features of the original with .120 wall tubing throughout, high frame rails, durable bucket
style seat, rail pads & bag from Buggy Bags, 3/8" thick plate steel for the front forks and mounting plates, adjustable roll bar, adjustable foot
pegs and rear axle clamps that allow you to offset your rear axle for maximum speeds.
All of this with a huge cost savings over the hand polished stainless steel version.
More info and pics to follow! 
awindofchange - 6-4-2009 at 06:54 PM
Here is some more pictures.
awindofchange - 6-4-2009 at 06:55 PM
And the last one.
WolfWolfee - 7-4-2009 at 05:40 AM
Very sweet Kent, just keep getting better. If there was only a way to get them to Canada cheap.
awindofchange - 7-4-2009 at 05:30 PM
Shipping to Canada will be appx. $95.00 - $150.00 depending on where you are located.
Bladerunner - 7-4-2009 at 08:44 PM
Great job Kent. 
Nice to see the evolution each year up close !
Did you get a chance to put it up against the crazy winds ? I left early that day so missed the final record runs and craziest winds.
What kinds of speeds are you getting ?
My hat goes off to You and the others I saw at NABX bringing the next generation of buggies to us !
Popeye and the Dutch boys to
Thanks to YOU we have the inspiration :singing:
awindofchange - 7-4-2009 at 11:52 PM
We ran into a small snag on the final assembly when we forgot to take into account the thickness of the powdercoat. When we took it out for its first
run the downtube was way to tight and although it was useable, it had quite an annoying squeak. Our machinist quickly turned out another front
bushing and the squeeky tightness turned into pure silk (like it should have been) and we were able to put the buggy through some more serious runs.
Best run I got up to was 68 with the new Yakuza GT. Unfortunately we missed out on the best winds of Thursday but we got some great runs in after all
and there were a bunch of people who got turns in the new buggy.
We'll have the buggy here for anyone who wants to take a spin in it.
beachrights - 8-4-2009 at 04:16 AM
Just how wide is that back axle?! From the pictures I'd say at least 3 feet!
awindofchange - 8-4-2009 at 10:08 AM
lol - the rear axle is slightly over 5 foot. With standard smoothie tires the overall length is 5' 10".
popeyethewelder - 9-4-2009 at 10:49 AM
Lovely looking buggy Kent, you kept that one quiet, you know you can email me at any time, to keep me up to speed with your latest buggies...
Similar buggy to my Cheetah low slung on barrows and its red lol, what is the weight of yours Kent, I guess mine now is about 86lb with these rims
It is 5'7" or 1700mm rear wheel centres and 6'3" or 1900mm front to rear wheel centres, ( add another 20" for the overall length) it would be good for
your play ground, especially with the leading link on the front end.
awindofchange - 9-4-2009 at 11:51 AM
We weren't sure we were going to have the buggy ready by NABX so we didn't discuss it much openly. It all came together at the last minute so we
jumped on it (and put in some very long 18+ hour days the week prior) and finished them up.
Weight on the latest bug is estimated at 80lb full dress. We haven't had time to put it on the scales and get an official weight but hope to do that
this weekend (and get some more runs on it).
The new bug keeps most of the same dimensions as the stainless version with only minor changes in the down tube (as you probably already noticed) and
slight altering of the frame rail height and where the rail comes in contact with the down tube.
The nice thing is that because of the material change and the powder coating we are able to offer this version at a HUGE savings over the labor
intensive stainless steel one. We have 4 more buggies in stock right now that are just waiting on the color choice of a new owner. Two have already
been sold.
Cost for the new buggy as shown in the pic above $1595.00 usd.
popeyethewelder - 9-4-2009 at 12:00 PM
Thats a very good price Kent, you should have them snapping them up at that price, The Original Dominator is still waiting to be shipped to New York,
I guess you guys may see it at the next NABX, with maybe some narrow motor bike wheels on, it will take some beating with a guy like Arjen in it...
USA_Eli_A - 9-4-2009 at 01:59 PM
sexy rides boys, kent I missed out. I didn't get to ride your kart. Ah, well next time, very very soon! 
awindofchange - 9-4-2009 at 02:00 PM
Popeye,
I gotta say that the front fork you have on that new bug is just awesome. I bet that took some time to get just right. I am still in awe on the rear
setup. Pure ingenious. It's just a shame that our two playgrounds are so far apart from each other. It would be wonderful to be able to ride with
you with our bugs side by side. If the original Dominator doesn't get in the states by NABX'10 then you may just have to personally bring it over!!!
awindofchange - 9-4-2009 at 02:01 PM
Eli,
You know where I am at, stop by anytime and it's yours for the weekend....ya just gotta promise to bring it back!!! LOL
Rumor has it that there may be one heading up to Sunset.
USA_Eli_A - 9-4-2009 at 02:12 PM
I've heard that rumor...the word travels fast around here I suppose.
Keep me posted if the winds are gonna crack like it did at nabx this year. I'm on permanent standby now! Thank to mr. ellis.