Are these any good?

[j-betts14]

hey guys, So i really like the cudas but the wife is def. going to keep me on a tighter budget then that and i would really like a 2 seater. I found this site that sells plans and am wondering if anyone has any info on this buggy good or bad. thanks again. http://www.badlandbuggy.com/plans_st3.html

[fabr]

Welcome to the site.Budgets suck.

[Doug Heim]

IMO I think you may stick jut as much money int buildng one of those as a Cuda. Do you have your own machining capabilities?

[j-betts14]

IMO I think you may stick jut as much money int buildng one of those as a Cuda. Do you have your own machining capabilities?

hey doug, I have access to welders, torches, plasma and maybe lathe ( not mine but i have limited access). The reason i asked about the other is 2 seats and i found a place with similar design as the one i asked about. They will send me all tubes cut, pre bent and notched with plans for 399 + shipping (single seat model). How much would a cuda chassis cost to do this with? Thanks again 

[j-betts14]

I forgot i also asked grimm about this since i only live half hour from him

[Nutz4sand]

The reason i asked about the other is 2 seats and i found a place with similar design as the one i asked about. They will send me all tubes cut, pre bent and notched with plans for 399 + shipping (single seat model).

Was not Team moto was it?

[j-betts14]

Was not Team moto was it?

Nope not moto. here is the link. its the g max toward the bottom. http://prosandminirailframes.homestead.com/Prosand1.html

[Doug Heim]

I must admit, the tubing cost already cut and bent is outstanding. Especialy if it is fishmouthed as well.

No matter your budget, plan to double it to be realistic!

[fabr]

realistic? How about 3 times.





































































or more.

[SPEC]

There Is something missing in this equasion....
If I read right your looking to build a woods car...Woods cars and sand cars only have 2 things in common 4 tires and an engine... Woods cars have less travel as a rule of thumb, and alot less horsepower...Most woods cars are CVT drive where CVT sorta sux in the sand IMO...and Bike motors with shifting really sux in tight trails...IMO again...I've built both...Sled power with a CVT
A woods cage is built to withstand tree impacts and to keep brush out of the cockpit...where sand cars are more wide open and trying to keep the gross weight to a minimum...There are a couple of examples of What in my opinion are "good woods cars" here This one was my wifes...
http://dtsfab.com/index/index.php?topic=212.0
This one was mine ... This one is still here if you want to take a short road trip to get a good look at it
http://dtsfab.com/index/index.php?topic=1213.0
I'd be happy to help you figure a chassis for a good woods car...
I understand you want a 2 seater...The 750 would easily be widened in the cockpit to accomodate 2

[Doug Heim]

That is a very good point Spec. IMO the Piranha is a good all rounder as Ive done both riding styles in one. Only problem here though is the lack of 2-seat.