ChaosMS's Ultralite Buggy Build Discussion Thread
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ChaosMS
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Guys, just finished the updated build website for the buggy over at http://www.chaosmotorsport.com its been offline for quite a while since a little script monkey hacker wrecked it (Not just mine but approx 30k sites all running the same CMS platform) Anyway if you get chance take a look and give feedback please.
"Its Crap" is a valid comment, however a little un-helpful !! ;D
Rich
"Its Crap" is a valid comment, however a little un-helpful !! ;D
Rich
Mini Mad Max
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It's looking really nice Rich! If it's ready by Easter, I may call on you to pop up in it to help me on mine 
ChaosMS
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AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry about that but a little frustration has set in over the last few weeks, all because of a tin of paint! - I used up the 2 US Quart size tins of POR15 Hardnose Light Red painting the chassis but I still needed more to add a second coat of paint to a few areas and also paint up all the bolt on parts like lamp brackets etc, so I got in contact with the supplier Ive used in the UK (Frost) and they sent out a tin of paint - I couldn't get a large tin at the moment so had to buy the tiny pot to put me on with until they got more in from the US, When the Tin arrived it was not the correct Red (Dark not Light as requested) A quick call to the supplier and I was told that thats the only red they do!! - I said no.. you also do a Light Red, Answer: No that's the only one we do NOW ... Fine I say well its no use to me so you can have it back (Which they sorted very Quickly), Another call to the Manufacturers in the US, only to be told that they have stopped production of that colour!!!! - AWESOME
Anyway to cut a long story short, after many hours of trawling the internet looking for another similar paint that would match what I already have (A 2 Pack Poly brush paint) I eventually found SML (http://www.smlpaintsandcoatings.co.uk) And a very nice chap (Eddie) sorted out a replacement 2 Pack ultra tough High Gloss brush paint (Hardtop Flexi) - not only is it a perfect match (thanks to the fact SML mix the paint) but its a fraction of the cost of the Hardnose 1 US Quart which I think is around 2 pints of hardnose was £48 and 5 Litres of SML's paint (Minimum order quantity) was £95 delivered!!
So I have plenty of paint now for the additional parts and also for any mods or touch up work in the future!!
Sorry about that but a little frustration has set in over the last few weeks, all because of a tin of paint! - I used up the 2 US Quart size tins of POR15 Hardnose Light Red painting the chassis but I still needed more to add a second coat of paint to a few areas and also paint up all the bolt on parts like lamp brackets etc, so I got in contact with the supplier Ive used in the UK (Frost) and they sent out a tin of paint - I couldn't get a large tin at the moment so had to buy the tiny pot to put me on with until they got more in from the US, When the Tin arrived it was not the correct Red (Dark not Light as requested) A quick call to the supplier and I was told that thats the only red they do!! - I said no.. you also do a Light Red, Answer: No that's the only one we do NOW ... Fine I say well its no use to me so you can have it back (Which they sorted very Quickly), Another call to the Manufacturers in the US, only to be told that they have stopped production of that colour!!!! - AWESOME
Anyway to cut a long story short, after many hours of trawling the internet looking for another similar paint that would match what I already have (A 2 Pack Poly brush paint) I eventually found SML (http://www.smlpaintsandcoatings.co.uk) And a very nice chap (Eddie) sorted out a replacement 2 Pack ultra tough High Gloss brush paint (Hardtop Flexi) - not only is it a perfect match (thanks to the fact SML mix the paint) but its a fraction of the cost of the Hardnose 1 US Quart which I think is around 2 pints of hardnose was £48 and 5 Litres of SML's paint (Minimum order quantity) was £95 delivered!!
So I have plenty of paint now for the additional parts and also for any mods or touch up work in the future!!
Great update - the buggy is looking great!
Nut covers and trim all round
This is superb:
I saw in your early posts that it took a lot of design - have you got any tips? I'm going to need to make me something similar!
Cheeers!
Nut covers and trim all round
This is superb:
ChaosMS":30maevjz said:Also re-built and painted the rod to cable gear change adapter box
I saw in your early posts that it took a lot of design - have you got any tips? I'm going to need to make me something similar!
Cheeers!
ChaosMS
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Thanks Guys, Wagon i can do better than that i made up drawings of the final unit, including the cables needed to drive it, I will put them together for you and send em over for you, there is enough adjustment built into the design to make it cope with most shaft change boxes I think - you will just need to change the mounting points to something right for your gearbox!
Danny, - If I dont make the shows next year it wont be because the buggy isnt finished! - i have now finished the pulley cover and fitted it (i will post some photos) and I have also built one and a half sets of mountings for the rear wheel arches, i should have the rest finished this weekend, and that concludes ALL fabrication work!! - I then need to go round the entire buggy double checking everything and making sure it complies with the IVA rules! (adding covers and edging where needed) then im requesting the test date!! - cannot wait
Danny, - If I dont make the shows next year it wont be because the buggy isnt finished! - i have now finished the pulley cover and fitted it (i will post some photos) and I have also built one and a half sets of mountings for the rear wheel arches, i should have the rest finished this weekend, and that concludes ALL fabrication work!! - I then need to go round the entire buggy double checking everything and making sure it complies with the IVA rules! (adding covers and edging where needed) then im requesting the test date!! - cannot wait
Are those covers just mild steel?
I saw something similar on I think a Bug engine once and always wanted some for my buggy - look much tidier than the engine cover.
My rear reflectors are still attached with haphazardly cut bits of wood in a wedge that I forgot I needed to attach on the morning of my retest
(I failed as mine weren't vertical.)
Any joy with those gear plans?
I saw something similar on I think a Bug engine once and always wanted some for my buggy - look much tidier than the engine cover.
My rear reflectors are still attached with haphazardly cut bits of wood in a wedge that I forgot I needed to attach on the morning of my retest
(I failed as mine weren't vertical.)
Any joy with those gear plans?