Stretched e-Muggy (Baja-style) Build Thread

[Chadworkz]

Here it is even shorter...



Edit: I made a hidden change to the image, the first person to notice it gets a prize (a real prize, I just have to think of one)!

[brian015]

Originally Posted by Chadworkz

Here it is even shorter...



Edit: I made a hidden change to the image, the first person to notice it gets a prize (a real prize, I just have to think of one)!

That's what I'm looking for: shorter wheelbase, larger engine!

[Chadworkz]

Originally Posted by brian015

larger engine!

You nailed it! I changed the "3" on the 23cc engine cover to an "8" to make it a 28cc engine!

[_paralyzed_]

I read the entire thr3ead and didn't find the answer.

Hey brian015- you are running 23mm hexes in a 24mm hex wheel. Did you do anything about the size difference or are you just letting her buck? I want to run those wheels/tires on my LST. Thanks! -Harold

[brian015]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I read the entire thr3ead and didn't find the answer.

Hey brian015- you are running 23mm hexes in a 24mm hex wheel. Did you do anything about the size difference or are you just letting her buck? I want to run those wheels/tires on my LST. Thanks! -Harold

Yes - 23mm hexes in 24mm wheel hex.

Don't make me admit what I'm doing!

I'm using a very high-tech solution called folded over aluminum foil wrapped around the hexes to fill up the space. It's worked fine. When it has fallen out, they run without a problem, too - I didn't see any damage to the wheel hexes. If I get around to buying some aluminum tape, I'll use that and it will probably stay in better.

-brian

[bryan]

How is the custom front shaft holding up Brian015

[brian015]

Originally Posted by bryan

How is the custom front shaft holding up Brian015

No problems whatsoever - I'm very pleased so far. So I haven't needed any of the green loctite yet.

-brian

[_paralyzed_]

.5mm slop on each side really shouldn't be a problem with such a large hex. I'm just glad to hear someone else is doing it before I take the plunge!

Here's some aluminum tape if you can't find any anywhere else: http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl?c=88...0mm%20x%202.5M

My suggestion for the tape would be to drive through a new residential construction area and ask any HVAC (heating ventilation air conditioning) guy for a little, they'll probably give you a roll! (that's how I put racing stripes on my '84 crx- uber cool!)