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Title: Barracuda Question
Post by: Theworm on April 29, 2010, 06:50:34 PM

What happens if you follow the plans but don't include these extra bars on both sides.

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Title: Re: Barracuda Question
Post by: trans man on April 29, 2010, 06:53:23 PM

PM Doug Hiem, his cars don't use them

Title: Re: Barracuda Question
Post by: fabr on April 29, 2010, 07:13:45 PM

Nothing happens.Those bars are to prevent tire to tire contact of opponents when racing. Open wheels contacting each other can lead to spectacular crashes. They might also help snagging a tire on  a tree.

Title: Re: Barracuda Question
Post by: trans man on April 29, 2010, 07:17:59 PM

Rubbins racing ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Barracuda Question
Post by: Lance-W on April 29, 2010, 07:32:08 PM

You can do without them.  Honestly I always figured they were to keep trees away from the rear wheel.   I think it really comes down to what it's like where you use the buggy.

Title: Re: Barracuda Question
Post by: Nutz4sand on April 29, 2010, 09:15:50 PM

Doug makes them bolt on so IF and WHEN they get damaged they are easy to replace. He throught they looked cooler with them on and if my brain serves me correct he siad they made it a lot easier to get in and out as they were like steps.

Made good camera mounts too!

Title: Re: Barracuda Question
Post by: Doug Heim on April 29, 2010, 10:16:14 PM

Quote from: Nutz4sand on April 29, 2010, 09:15:50 PM

Doug makes them bolt on so IF and WHEN they get damaged they are easy to replace. He throught they looked cooler with them on and if my brain serves me correct he siad they made it a lot easier to get in and out as they were like steps.

Made good camera mounts too!

Your Brain serves you well!