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by MyBlueBuggy
Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:46 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Lowering IRS Suspension
Replies: 12
Views: 3931

Lowering IRS Suspension

OK, So I decided to just go for it. I took some before measurements and the front ride height just behind the front wheels was approx 9" of ground clearance. Rear ride height measured just in front of the rear wheels was approx 11". So the 2" was what I was trying to eliminate and eve...
by MyBlueBuggy
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Lowering IRS Suspension
Replies: 12
Views: 3931

Lowering IRS Suspension

I would like to equalize the ride height front to rear in my buggy.  As it sits the buggy is 2" higher in the rear than the front.  While I can easily raise the front suspension, I have an adjustable beam, I would rather lower the rear because I like the way the front sits.  I have an IRS suspe...
by MyBlueBuggy
Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:39 am
Forum: What Do You Mean It's Not Fiberglass?
Topic: How do you get a Burro up a hill
Replies: 1
Views: 4544

How do you get a Burro up a hill

After that I'm guessing several shots.
by MyBlueBuggy
Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Winter Maintenance and Storage
Replies: 3
Views: 1463

Winter Maintenance and Storage

Joseph, I did know about the different charging requirements of an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) type battery. In fact, here's a link that I found while researching batteries for my buggy.   My home charger is a 2/6/10 amp smart charger. I also have a charger at work that can be set specifically to charg...
by MyBlueBuggy
Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:55 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Winter Maintenance and Storage
Replies: 3
Views: 1463

Winter Maintenance and Storage

I was wondering what steps you take to maintain your buggy's condition throughout the cold winter months.  I realize some in the club use their buggy year round so the standard maintenance applies ie; tune, oil change, valve adjust, brake inspection and adjustment.  For those that store their buggie...
by MyBlueBuggy
Sun Jan 09, 2011 2:05 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Scheduled Chat
Replies: 3
Views: 890

Scheduled Chat

Gene,

I think he's talking about next week.  I'll try to be there. 

BTW...  the chat room is open all the time for anyone and you don't need to be a club member to join in.

Tom
by MyBlueBuggy
Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Winter 2010 Manx Mania
Replies: 19
Views: 3008

Winter 2010 Manx Mania

Great job on the newsletter Anita. Thank you to all who contributed.
by MyBlueBuggy
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: installing 14 mm wheel studs in vw brake drums
Replies: 9
Views: 3855

installing 14 mm wheel studs in vw brake drums

I'm curious to see if any one who has 4 lug drums has had to grind the heads of the studs. I did not and I wonder if the issue is only with the 5 lug.
by MyBlueBuggy
Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: 2011 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally
Replies: 7
Views: 3206

2011 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally

Now you're talking. A Tow'd with bite.
by MyBlueBuggy
Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:34 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: installing 14 mm wheel studs in vw brake drums
Replies: 9
Views: 3855

installing 14 mm wheel studs in vw brake drums

I cannot remember what size drill I used to clear out the threads of the 12mm lugs in my front (four lug) drums. It may have been a 1/2" bit. I do know that to drill out the holes to the final size I used a 9/16" bit then finished the hole using a 37/64" bit. I found it at my local AC...
by MyBlueBuggy
Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Mammoth 2010 Photo's
Replies: 23
Views: 6361

Mammoth 2010 Photo's

My brother and I took the Tioga Pass through Yosemite on our way home. While flat towing the buggy it was tough to fine any spot to pull over and really enjoy the views. Glad to see someone took their buggies to see the park. Thanks for sharing those pics.
by MyBlueBuggy
Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: East Coast Event?
Replies: 79
Views: 7067

East Coast Event?

Wow. The muck is getting deep in here.
by MyBlueBuggy
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Ed
Replies: 8
Views: 3512

Happy Birthday Ed

You're not using them as a money safe are you?



It was nice meeting you in Mammoth. Happy Birthday Ed.





ps. I moved this thread here to the Off Topic section. Sorry if I confused anyone.
by MyBlueBuggy
Tue Sep 14, 2010 2:17 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Mammoth 2010 Photo's
Replies: 23
Views: 6361

Mammoth 2010 Photo's

Here's a couple more. Our home away from home... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/MaJefJax/buggy/Mammoth%202010/IMG00048-20100910-1623.jpg Bruce with his Kick Out http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/MaJefJax/buggy/Mammoth%202010/IMG00054-20100911-0846.jpg Scott's Sportster http://img.photob...