Project GodSpeed Buildup - Page 3 - Trail-Gear On-Line Forum

bigBs84 · #**101** 03-02-2009, 09:01 AM

You guys really did an awesome job building godspeed sorry you didnt get to finish

Theres always next year huh

John Gabriel · #**102** 03-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Thanks. Ya we will be ready next year. We know this buggy has what it takes with strong steering arms we will be able to compete. 5/8 thick steering arms with grade 9 bolts holding them down are just something that you never think would break like that.

JP · #**103** 03-02-2009, 06:49 PM

big time bummer for sure. All kinds of weird breakages and problems going on. Cant wait till next year!

84_Yota · #**104** 03-03-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by John Gabriel

5/8 thick steering arms with grade 9 bolts holding them down are just something that you never think would break like that.

Ya think its was a hardening problem? That sucks man, are you all planning on racing the buggy in any other comps?

John Gabriel · #**105** 03-04-2009, 08:08 AM

It looks like they were too hard. We are throwing around the idea of racing best in the desert. The reno to vegas run

RangerWill · #**106** 03-11-2009, 07:24 PM

JT · #**107** 03-19-2009, 03:11 PM

New custom made steering arms!

hobie · #**108** 03-20-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JT

New custom made steering arms!

thats insane beef

RangerWill · #**109** 03-20-2009, 06:06 PM

1" thick this time. The old ones look like total weak sauce compared to these!!!

JT · #**110** 08-28-2009, 03:28 PM

Here are some updates to the Godspeed buggy!

Two new coolers:

New fuel cell with bladder:

Installing the t-case/tranny:

John Gabriel · #**111** 08-28-2009, 04:35 PM

We definitely should not have any over heating problems with these huge coolers for the tranny and the steering!!

JT · #**112** 09-01-2009, 10:31 AM

Motor in:

chew · #**113** 09-15-2009, 07:44 AM

do you have any more pics of the rad mounts and the fill spout ?as it looks like is rewelded in a different location. im mounting mine this way as well, thanx.

John Gabriel · #**114** 09-15-2009, 08:57 AM

All we did is add a 3/4 spacer in the rad mount to drop it down to make room for the bigger coolers. Everything else is the same. The filler spout was dropped that 3/4 of an inch and makes it easier to fill now also. If you still would like pics let me know.

JT · #**115** 09-16-2009, 08:19 AM

More updates!

John Gabriel · #**116** 09-16-2009, 09:19 AM

All we are waiting on now is the anti drain back valves to show up from ups and it will be ready to drive again. Runs great!!!!

madmanweaver444 · #**117** 09-18-2009, 01:02 PM

you taking that thing to rocktoberfest?

John Gabriel · #**118** 09-25-2009, 02:46 PM

These pics are for the single seat car we have to take to nationals on Wednesday and the block is cracked and the valve broke off.

Trail-Gear · #**119** 09-25-2009, 03:56 PM

We will be there!

John Gabriel · #**120** 10-13-2009, 04:45 PM

We Just added the light bar for some night runs this weekend at Rocktoberfest!!!

madmanweaver444 · #**121** 10-14-2009, 11:27 AM

did you guys put in a handle for the passenger, i remember having to hold onto the side of the cage

JT · #**122** 10-23-2009, 08:41 AM

New Spare Tire Carrier:

JT · #**123** 10-26-2009, 11:05 AM

Some work on the dash: The switches are aircraft quality with a built in breaker so they can be rest instantly. No more fuses. This will save us tons on time when we have a troublesome circuit.

Rear wiring has begun:

John Gabriel · #**124** 10-26-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by madmanweaver444

did you guys put in a handle for the passenger, i remember having to hold onto the side of the cage

No handle for the passenger yet. That is on my list of things to do before we go out next time after the entire re-wire and new dash.

JT · #**125** 10-30-2009, 01:50 PM

Finished wiring:

John Gabriel · #**126** 11-05-2009, 02:12 PM

New exhaust pipe to clear the spare tire.

glenfoxman · #**127** 11-09-2009, 06:59 PM

wats up, it was nice talking to you the other day for quite some time. You wanting a halo with a broken feedneck wouldnt have anything to do with your feedsystem desgin now would it?
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locktup · #**128** 11-09-2009, 07:12 PM

Looks great guys.

Jason

John Gabriel · #**129** 11-10-2009, 08:03 AM

Thanks!

Mudinyeri · #**130** 11-10-2009, 01:25 PM

How do you like the cutting brake handles between the driver's legs? I've been struggling with good placement as I plan out my buggy.

Trail-Gear · #**131** 11-10-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudinyeri

How do you like the cutting brake handles between the driver's legs? I've been struggling with good placement as I plan out my buggy.

The placement works surprisingly well!

Matt

locktup · #**132** 11-10-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudinyeri

How do you like the cutting brake handles between the driver's legs? I've been struggling with good placement as I plan out my buggy.

I don't think it matters. From what I understand Matt is built like a Ken doll.

Jason

RangerWill · #**133** 11-11-2009, 08:32 AM

hahahahahahaha!!!!

Mudinyeri · #**134** 11-11-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locktup

I don't think it matters. From what I understand Matt is built like a Ken doll.

Jason

Hmm ... I'll keep that in mind.

John Gabriel · #**135** 11-13-2009, 07:04 AM

Here are some pics of yesterday at the hammers doing some testing with new parts.....

trailcrusher24 · #**136** 11-15-2009, 10:52 PM

B-E-A-utiful.....

JT · #**137** 11-20-2009, 11:01 AM

More updates...

Custom fittings are being made for our new electric water pump:

Wrapped up the headers and exhaust to keep heat away from the shocks and other parts:

Installed the Rock Assault™ Reservoir Filter Kit:

JT · #**138** 11-24-2009, 11:42 AM

Bigtime electric water pump:

Wrapped exhaust:

Air filters:

Spare pump:

John Gabriel · #**139** 11-24-2009, 11:52 AM

We are running water with water wetter to help the cooling system along with the 55Gpm Electric Water Pump.

jackrista · #**140** 11-25-2009, 09:08 AM

have you guys tried purple ice instead of water wetter? the motocylce guys seem to like it more.

John Gabriel · #**141** 11-25-2009, 09:19 AM

Not yet. We ran 50/50 with coolant before this so we are trying water wetter and if that doesn't work we will try purple ice. I forgot about that stuff.