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lincpimp · 12.23.2010, 12:16 AM

They need to sell a roller for 200 bucks...

Have a look at harbor freight and see that you can get a full gas engine for around 100 bucks, something like the little baja 2 stroke would be very cheap. Lots of parts in a baja so the inital cost of tooling all of it up would be high, however they would sell alot at those prices...

I am tempted to buy one, but would rather a 4wd for something this size. 4 wheel motor braking would be nice, and lower weight would be good too. Should be able to get something like this down to 15lbs or less. Then you can use a smaller lighter power system.

The baja design is just too heavy. Maybe it is sturdy but it has to be to carry all of the weight, which is mainly the gas engine. BL spreads out the weight, making the need for very sturdy areas not as necessary.

Personally I would like to make a up tube/space frame and use something like the lst or savvage suspension. Keep the weight low...

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lincpimp Check out my huge box! Offline Posts: 11,935 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Slidell, LA	12.23.2010, 12:16 AM They need to sell a roller for 200 bucks... Have a look at harbor freight and see that you can get a full gas engine for around 100 bucks, something like the little baja 2 stroke would be very cheap. Lots of parts in a baja so the inital cost of tooling all of it up would be high, however they would sell alot at those prices... I am tempted to buy one, but would rather a 4wd for something this size. 4 wheel motor braking would be nice, and lower weight would be good too. Should be able to get something like this down to 15lbs or less. Then you can use a smaller lighter power system. The baja design is just too heavy. Maybe it is sturdy but it has to be to carry all of the weight, which is mainly the gas engine. BL spreads out the weight, making the need for very sturdy areas not as necessary. Personally I would like to make a up tube/space frame and use something like the lst or savvage suspension. Keep the weight low... Alot of Savage parts for sale!!!