2014 - Piranha

[Felineman]

I disagree my other build only had a 250cc Yamaha quad with reverse and it topped out at 108 kmph and had enough torque in 3rd gear to still send the stones flying. gonna try for a 500cc but looks like I'm probably gonna get a 350cc still plenty of torque and power. I thought about the snowmobile engine before but the jack shafys and such don't look very professional. Motor cycle engines don't have reverse. and the plans use a weak electric motor for reverse UNACCEPTABLE. Sitting in the garage for last few hours freezing my butt off, the cold snap is back. I expect speeds of 120-140 kmph and eta's of 0-60 in the 3-4 second range. Don't forget its all about gearing. Thats where the machine shop experience comes in handy. Its not what you see unless your staring at my tail lights.

 

[davidbooth1991]

Good work dude just keep scratching your head and you'll be great

 

[Felineman]

Day two

Not much done spent most of the time in front of the heater or looking for things I moved when I cleaned up. Little sore today so I'm gonna call it early and rest just a little, but not enough to stiffen up. So heres what I've done today.

 

[davidbooth1991]

Don't you have any wd40 for your spine. Your doing great and making excellent time.

 

[Felineman]

WD40 HAHAHAHAHAHA no the disc's are fused not rusty thats my leg thats rusty. Nay just too cold and throwing me off mentally. Tomorrow should be a better day. Gonna tackle some double A-arms and finish off the welding on what I have built so far.

 

[Felineman]

Well upstairs went to work early so I've been busy. mocking up the rear end not sure how to do front yet due to my bender not being right for such a tight bend so I'm gonna have to redesign the double A arms up front. Might just make copies of the back minus the width difference for the front. What do you guys think?

 

[DaiSan76]

What did you cut that plate with?

 

[Felineman]

Cut it with cutting discs. Don't ask how long or how many it took. Did some work today this is what I have done so far.

 

[Felineman]

Gonna take a few days off to decide on a CRAZY IDEA, Need to source parts and design some things, but if it works you will be HUGELY SURPRISED. Will post something Monday.

 

[DaiSan76]

You cut those circles with an angle grinder?

 

[Felineman]

No cut them with a hole saw 49 bucks at princess auto. I may not even use the rear end depends what I'm gonna do Monday.

 

[firemanjim]

DUDE! It's only Thursday! You gonna leave us hanging that long...... LoL
You work fast, bud..... Fast......

 

[Felineman]

Trust me if I do what I'm thinking you guys are gonna POOP yourself.

 

[fowler]

Going tank mode

Making a ripsaw machine

 

[Felineman]

Shush don"t tell anyone

 

[firemanjim]

Trust me if I do what I'm thinking you guys are gonna POOP yourself.

If you tell me 4x4, then yes, I'll poop my pants.....

 

[Felineman]

4x4 is too easy what I have in mind will do 80-100kmph and be able to go over anything. IF I can find the transmission I need otherwise I'm gonna have to go dual primary/secondary drives.

 

[davidbooth1991]

I can't wait to see this..... I haven't got any fingernails left !!!

 

[Felineman]

I'd loan you mine but I've filed burned broken and ground mine down to the bone working on my projects.

 

[Felineman]

OK FOLKS........ Pulls the black sheet off the drawings and invites everyone in to the NEW PIRANHA TANK....."Applause now" I would like to give porsche930dude some credit for his post on his mini-tank for the inspiration. Not only will this go anywhere but I'll also be able to do it with serious speed hence the time I took researching and finding my transmission. Now tomorrow I have to go see a guy about a whole lot of snowmobile parts and tracks and another guy about an engine and transmission. Should have a crap load of parts to work with in the next few days and lots more progress in the following week(s).