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[*] posted on 22-7-2007 at 05:22 PM
Buggy axcel


Is there a buggy made with an adjustable axle? I see they are different sizes long for sand or short for grass& dirt?:puzzled:
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[*] posted on 22-7-2007 at 11:46 PM


There has been a couple made, but most end up getting trashed pretty quick. You'd be suprised how much abuse an axle will take on a daily basis. For most buggies it's a matter of switching a couple bolts to swap out the axle. Easier/stronger just to have a couple different sizes on hand for speed or freestyle.



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[*] posted on 23-7-2007 at 06:44 AM


I have a flexi, and switched from the standard axle to the wide awhile back. I immediately smacked it into a basketball pole, which I would have cleared had I been riding with my original axle. It's nce to be able to swap back and forth. I know other brands that can adjust the camber and toe-in, maybe that's what you meant. The Flexifoil doesn't have that capability. Oh, remember to be careful when buggying near poles and work on your spatial awareness by being aware of how big you are and where the dangerous things are in your field.



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[*] posted on 23-7-2007 at 12:11 PM


One of the things to remember is that the buggy is built with a triangulation ratio that puts the weight of the buggy centered between the front and rear wheels. If you extend your rear axle, you should also consider extending your side rails to keep the ratio the same. By changing the triangulation ratio, you change the balance of the buggy and it may become less stable. This is most noticeable at higher speeds.



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[*] posted on 23-7-2007 at 03:41 PM


Very informational Guys!!! One question, three different facts! I love this forum. A BASKETBALL POLE!! Oh man dont even want to think about that. Sorry. Thanks again all lots of help.:yes:
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[*] posted on 23-7-2007 at 07:01 PM


Yeah, it happenes, I've punted a garbage can at our local park more than once, thought I'd cleared it, you hear the crash and see the can flying out of the corner of your eye. They should really strap those things down.

Buggy set up, man, talk about opening pandoras box, first you have to keep the dimensions proper, then you have to ballance the buggy, then you have to get the centre of pull right, seat too far forwards or backwards will cause the buggy to pull funny instead of nicely slip sideways, then reballance, adjust tire pressure, check everything again, then get a kite that's set up for the now massive buggy. Get it all right and you have a comfy stable buggy that's rock solid at high speeds, lean forwards to pull the front around, lean back to kick the rear out or shut up and hold on.



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