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by El-Lobo
Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:10 am
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: Sans Sport at Calico event.
Replies: 1
Views: 1060

I'm in it too....I'm the super tall dude waaaaay in the back hiding behind all the red buggys....Totally Excellent.
by El-Lobo
Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:06 am
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: Castor Shims
Replies: 5
Views: 1331

I'd start out at 8 degrees so that you can relax and enjoy the ride...I push my kits out to 10 to 12 to get the desired "pinkie steer" driveability at 80 mph in the rough. The drawback is a lot of push-back into the steering when you are in the rock crawling mode....Steering dampners help ...
by El-Lobo
Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:39 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Sooo, Is this forum open to everyone yet?
Replies: 1
Views: 473

Sooo, Is this forum open to everyone yet?

It's difficult to tell from me being on board since 2002. Yet... I get calls from like minded folks to find out what's going on.... Whatsup?
by El-Lobo
Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:47 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Cruise Night the Netherlands
Replies: 6
Views: 833

Heerlijke gebeurtenis

Natuurlijk, Een dag met uw auto in Nederland zonder regen in een zegening. Dank u voor de foto's.
by El-Lobo
Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: My Buggy
Topic: September 11-13 2009 Lake Tahoe
Replies: 74
Views: 37667

What does that $30 bucks go for if I'm paying for my own designated space???
by El-Lobo
Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:08 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: frame fork
Replies: 14
Views: 1628

While the motor is leaning in a funky direction...Adjust it with jacks, hoists, chains and 2x4's. In other words...Fixx it with all of the underlying loads in place. The remedy is to make it stronger than which failed....So, support it from above or sister it from below...Both work well independentl...
by El-Lobo
Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:41 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Dune Buggy Weblog and Examiner.com Column
Replies: 2
Views: 640

Hey ya half blind son of a gun... Doing a blog is a dedicated BUNCH of work. Not too many folks the time to give to a simple group like ours....I'll be up at Tahoe and I'll be more than happy to give you my 2 cents (if you're willing to listen)...and I'm sure anyone else will as well...Thanks for st...
by El-Lobo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:15 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Truth or Rumor
Replies: 30
Views: 2663

I just got my renewall notice today....But I think we just paid up 2 month ago... I could be wrong. My wife thought that the Big Bear Thing was a part of the renewall. Talk to Muffy....I don't Know.
by El-Lobo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:52 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Truth or Rumor
Replies: 30
Views: 2663

"Gene, you expire in December".... Can I have Gadget ?
by El-Lobo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:21 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Truth or Rumor
Replies: 30
Views: 2663

Image [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]You won't be dissapointed...[/FONT]
by El-Lobo
Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:26 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: I'm B A C K ! ! ! !
Replies: 12
Views: 1635

Hey Maniac.....It's great to see you're back. Especially after seeing your front.....hehehe. Good times eh....I sure hope that you'll advertise the Red Rock Run to the Manxclub group as well. After All...The more, The merrier, The more Fun, Fun, Fun. Know What I'm Sayin.... PEdRo
by El-Lobo
Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:38 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: I'm B A C K ! ! ! !
Replies: 12
Views: 1635

Good to have you back Oldmanx. You too Frances... Image
by El-Lobo
Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:45 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: How did you enjoy your buggy today?
Replies: 29
Views: 3489

I increased my coil over spring rate to #350 over #400. Too bad Eibach no longer makes their springs Red.... Image
by El-Lobo
Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: Slow new build,Manx #1089
Replies: 50
Views: 10641

I've always cut the rear tubes shorter than the front to lean the seat back a bit. This really helps if you're a tall dude. I figure out the height by stacking shims or boards under the seats to get the measurement and angle just right.
by El-Lobo
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Could it be....
Replies: 25
Views: 3296

Probably beating a dead horse....

Here's some pics of the dash/frame mounts... http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab38/pgrandia/BuggyBackside008.jpg Inside of dash mount... And an old Wasps nest. http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab38/pgrandia/BuggyBackside004.jpg And steering mount underneath. Nice mess I have. http://i847.photobu...