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MANXXMAN
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 Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:52 am Post subject: MGM/FRP's new a-arm baja bug chassis and suspension kit |
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We have been putting our suspension on manx's for several years and thought it was time to try a baja bug. Here is our first attempt at our version of a baja bug. We will have it displayed at the sand show in costa mesa in a few weeks, so please come by and check it out.
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c.davis419
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That is a positively awesome chassis setup! 
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vdubduner
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| Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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| are you going to be making baja rear fenders? |
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MANXXMAN
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| Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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| vdubduner wrote: |
| are you going to be making baja rear fenders? |
Yes, i should have 1 or 2 styles available soon |
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72class5
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Any idea what the cost will be on these  Would make a heck of a pre-runner 
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allencoal1975
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| Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:51 am Post subject: |
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| looks awesome. I was planning on getting one of your kits for my baja. |
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bizmarkie
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| Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:54 am Post subject: |
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| wow looks good..is it a bolt on application?...It dosnt appear so..Im also curious on how much it will be..Most A-Arm kits cost 2300 so im assuming it will be around that...Looks good..Are you going to have any product for sale at the expo?. |
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MANXXMAN
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| Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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The chassis will run $7000 complete with front and rear arms and seat mounts, steering mount, hanging pedal mount, and 10 deg trans mount.
The buggy in a box kit will be $17,000, and will include
chassis
fiberglass hood and rear fenders
wheels and tires
pedals
shocks
brakes
seats
belts
headlights and tailights
You will need a donor car
drivetrane
wireing
plumbing
color
time, unless we finish it
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STEVE0WE
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That's a good price. Whether they do it or you order your own parts its about the same. Steve and the guys do a great job on the fit and finish. The car looks great guys!
Glad to see your making a baja version. How do you think the front end will hold up to the ruff stuff? Any changes on the front arms? |
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MANXXMAN
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| STEVE0WE wrote: |
That's a good price. Whether they do it or you order your own parts its about the same. Steve and the guys do a great job on the fit and finish. The car looks great guys!
Glad to see your making a baja version. How do you think the front end will hold up to the ruff stuff? Any changes on the front arms? |
Hey steve, Thanks for the good words.
We have about 35 to 40 of these front ends out there, and to my knowledge have never bent or broken a arm or spindle. We do offer an upgraded 4 piston front brake option now. |
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STOICH
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that you scott? if so... long time no see....!
ps... if not, car looks sick!! |
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zancat
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Looks really good! I have toyed with the same idea, cool to see you have done it!
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STEVE0WE
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See the big problem is that your product is old school and outdated. I am currently building a long travel kit for the Hyundai Accent! You bug people need to get with the program! J/K your stuff is top notch for sure!
GOOD choice on making the kit for a baja. If I wasnt already working on my current project http://www.desertrides.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9708&start=750 (shameless plug) I would have one of these in the garage for sure! I might give you a call shortly for a pre-runner...... Keep up the great work!
This bug package will take you guys to the next level for sure! |
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vdubduner
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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| steve,whens that topless turtle going to be done,you going to make the dec race out here. |
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STEVE0WE
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LOL, the turtle will be ready for Parker for sure. Im riding shotgun in the Zorba TT in Decembers race. It was a tough choice, class 5 or Trophy Truck.....emmmm ok. You gonna make it to the parker race? Pit party at our place!
Im pump'd about this new baja setup. Very streetable and O so much fun in the dirt. Hey Scott, when you say you need a donar car does it need to be part of the build portion in cali? Or is it something that we can mount everything to once the chassis is complete? |
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MANXXMAN
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| STEVE0WE wrote: |
LOL, the turtle will be ready for Parker for sure. Im riding shotgun in the Zorba TT in Decembers race. It was a tough choice, class 5 or Trophy Truck.....emmmm ok. You gonna make it to the parker race? Pit party at our place!
Im pump'd about this new baja setup. Very streetable and O so much fun in the dirt. Hey Scott, when you say you need a donar car does it need to be part of the build portion in cali? Or is it something that we can mount everything to once the chassis is complete? |
Hey Steve. It's real similar to the manx, you have to cut in front of the pedals and weld a few things to the torsion housing, so it's definetly something you could handle. |
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Pharaoh XJ
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MANXXMAN
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| Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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I'm still working on it, but hears the basics:
18" front travel
20" rear travel
105" wheelbase
79" rear track width
77" front track width
13' tip to tail
cage is set up to accept many motor combos from 4 to 8 cyl.
comes with a 10 deg bus mount, but there is plenty of room for a larger trans (mendeola, auto, ect)
cage is .095 DOM (chromolly is a $700 upgrade)
all suspension components are 4130 chromolly.
hear are some more pictures,
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vdubduner
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| Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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| got a good look at this thing today,got to say this baja is bad azz,hope they take it to the off road expo in oct. |
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STEVE0WE
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:54 am Post subject: |
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| tortion bar? trying to help with the body roll for streetability? GREAT LOOKING CAR! I will be ordering one soon for sure. PM me if you get a chance, I have a couple of quesions! |
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