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Chux's 2013 Beach Buggy Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Chux, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Feb 16, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    Other than power loss.... what is the downside of not regearing? Does it put undue wear on the drive train?
     
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  2. Feb 16, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    Does 1" really make a difference? (thats what she said)
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    Heard that. Point for the boys with the manual transmissions.
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    I think he will be fine. Only needs to watch trans temps at Rausch really and that's if he's running blacks.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2017 at 9:39 AM
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    This is why I giggle when guys say I have an auto I don't need a crawl box I can just two foot it. If the trans is in gear and the tires aren't moving that equals heat
     
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  6. Feb 16, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    But a re-geared auto can get away without it.
     
  7. Feb 16, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    Definitely a science to it all to do the correct mods to be in safe parameters. I believe operation plays a roll as well. No worries no hurries.
     
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  8. Feb 16, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    If it's way overgeared. But anytime your giving it gas and holding it back with the brakes it's building up heat. Doesn't matter what hearing you have
     
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  9. Feb 16, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    But with gears and a good trans cooler you can avoid needing a crawl box. Typically the auto trans will be moving it slow enough where you don't need to two foot it.
     
  10. Feb 16, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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    the suspense is killing me......:bananadead::bored::popcorn::jerkoff::pccoffee::smash:
     
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  11. Feb 16, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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    Key word is two foot. Moving slow is fine. Two footing builds heat. But that's another thread. In for new tire pics:popcorn:
     
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  12. Feb 16, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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  13. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:59 PM
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  14. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:02 PM
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    awesome... what are your plans for the 255s? uhhh.... asking for a friend
     
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  15. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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    Sold already...
     
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    everytime i get a notification im expecting 285/75r17s.... come on @Chux !!!
     
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  18. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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  19. Feb 16, 2017 at 2:36 PM
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    lol bruh you killing me lol
     
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  20. Feb 16, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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