Recent content by noaridalias

Anderkart, thanks for that link. I hear you that torque converter would be best. I was thinking the same, but trying to find way to keep the project cost down One other idea we had was taking a transaxle from a riding mower. This usually has torque converter or fluid coupling built in right...

Toystory, thank you, one other question, since only 5-10mph speed, do you think we can go with cheaper, centrifugal clutch or do you think that a torque converter still be necessary to get going? My engineer friend was mentioning gearing down 36:1 assuming we use 24" tires. Regul8R, I will...

Hahah!! No... just for safety, someone got ran over a while back and it caused problems. I just meant to say, that its ok if what I built doesn't go too fast :)

Hi Fowler, this is a project to get around in an art care festival. Normal vehicles are prohibited on the roads and the speed limit is 5mph. I was planning a 4 seater so I can take a friend & then pick up babes while cruising around :) Hahah. I am thinking to go after a "t buggy" look for...

Hey thanks for the welcome!! Toystory_4WD when you say go with a ATV/bike engine & tranny combo, you mean like salvaged from a bike or ATV right? I have limited time to complete the project otherwise I was originally thinking along those lines myself. Figured it may be easier to have a...

Hi Guys, I ordered a 420cc Predator from Harbor Freight, $303 including shipping with the recent sale & 20% off coupon =) I saw in some other threads people wondering who would be a guinea pig for this engine and I'm happy to help with that :) I never built a vehicle before but planning to...