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Chris W
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 Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 8:50 pm Post subject: Sand Rail ? |
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| First I thought I wanted a Manx style car, but have decided I want a rail. Living in OR I have places to go play in the sand. I have been looking at all kinds mid engine, rear engine, VW front ends and A-arm front ends. All I want is somthing with enough travel to have fun in not get kicked around in. I am wondering some of the pros and cons to diffrent styles, and am serching for prices for the diffrent styles.. I looked at my local VW parts store and the have some frames I can weld and know someone who dose it for a living that could weld up a frame, but how much more money do you need to throw at it to get it going. I have a good amount of VW knowledge but am still learning. Thanks for the Help CW |
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Ratt
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where abouts in Oregon? Im out in Gresham. i would suggest going out to the dunes one day and talking to the guys out there. Some of them could be very helpful. Also One other idea is to find a rail someone is selling. it is alot cheaper. But make sure you sit in it first. Rails are like shoes, what fits one might not fit others.
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Chris W
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| I live in Beverton have for about 2 years. I would be interested in one used but have not found a good resource in OR. If anyone knows of someone selling one let me know. And what are the most popular dunes around here. |
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UncleBob
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I agree with Ratt. For someone getting into off roading, I would suggest buying a used rolling frame or a complete car, and go from there. Really, your budget will be the deciding factor.
Buying a new frame seems inexpensive until you add up the parts to make it a runner. Go check www.dune-buggy.com , look around in the classifieds (buggytrader), read the forums (buggytalk) to get an idea of what you want and what used buggies go for.
Eric (UncleBob)
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Sm0k3d
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What shop are you talking about? I've been to many in oregon and know which are good and not.
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Chris W
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| Discount Import Parts by Washington Square mall. It's a good shop but not a very helpful staff, when I go in I feel like I am bothering them. They do have the parts though, and it's close. Chris |
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Ratt
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Try Discount out in Milwaukie. They are Very helpful with me and My baja. This is my First bug and have no clue what half the parts I need are. And they allways have some good advice. Same store, Better Staff.
Andy |
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