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Old-Towd · Post by **Old-Towd** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:57 am

I have numerous gripes about facebook, one of them is it's pretty hard to do a search on technical help.

Mike-Presley · Post by **Mike-Presley** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:58 pm

Yes there are a lot more people on the Facebook page. I agree it's for quick looks and comments. The really good info is on the forums, but it is a little harder to post. It seems the dyed in the wool buggy guys are on the forums. We just need to talk more.

Ed-Chenal · Post by **Ed-Chenal** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:53 pm

So Mike....what brought you to Barstow?

Mike-Presley · Post by **Mike-Presley** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:45 am

My parents brought me here in 1963 and left me to learn about the desert. Been a desert rat ever since. Dirt bikes, atc's , buggies, atv's, utv's, and 4x4s.

Ed-Chenal · Post by **Ed-Chenal** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:16 am

We'll all have to get together out your way sometime.
You must know a million good trails.

Mike-Presley · Post by **Mike-Presley** » Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:29 am

Sounds good. The buggy should be finished after the first of the year.

Lee-Hoffer · Post by **Lee-Hoffer** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:57 am

Yeah, Barstow! I love it out in that area (both to the north and to the south). Now that winter is finally here it's been all about the dirt bikes, but I would love to join you guys for a buggy run. I just need to finish putting the hood back on after replacing the leaky filler neck hose.

manxvair · Post by **manxvair** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:21 pm

Hey Mike when your ready to take your buggy out for a test run, let us know, we could probably find a group to cruise around with you and see some sites.

FirePit · Post by **FirePit** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:22 am

Hey guys! I am getting ready to build a new Manxter Dual Sport I have had my eye on it for some time and now that business is doing better I want to get started on the pan and I have a few questions. I feel bad bothering Winnie and Bruce with newbe questions...

Do you know anyone near Diamond Bar or Bishop who has one that I could chat with?

What is the best year pan to use? The kit says you can use a super beetle...

Does anyone have details on the front end I hear you cut the pan off in front of body and weld on beam mount or A arms hence super beetle pans are ok...

Thanks

5150bossman · Post by **5150bossman** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:35 pm

Welcome to the club FirePit. Which chassis you choose will depend greatly on what you plan on doing with the buggy. If you plan on doing any off-roading, I would stay away from the McPherson strut Super Beetle pan as it is not structurally near as strong in off-road conditions (even mild off-roading) and will take quite a bit of fabrication to get it the way you want it. In my opinion, While it is possible to cut the front off and replace it with what you want, the standard beetle pan is much easier to work with. There are even direct bolt-on kits if you want to change from a beam front end to an 'A'-arm front end.

jsturtlebuggy · Post by **jsturtlebuggy** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:27 pm

Firepit,

Yes you can use a SuperBug chassis/pan with the Dual Sport Kit. Bruce's silver Dual Sport uses one.

The only differences I know of are the mounting points at edges of Napolean Hat and it uses a different master cylinder(mounting points at angle instead of straight across).

On Bruce's D/S it uses the optional reverse swing pedal setup for hydraulic brakes and clutch.

To build a Manxter Dual Sport does require having some fabrication skills or knowing someone who does. Since it uses aftermarket supension components in the build it does require

the ability for setting up it up correctly.

I built mine using a swingaxle/ball joint pan and did have to do slight mods to make things work.

Mendeola was building chassis and complete cars, if you need someone to do it for you talk to Kevin at Mendeola, also Dave Barrett in Fresno has built chassis for a Dual Sport.

Living near Sacramento I am a little far from you to help out.

And don't be worried about bugging Bruce and Winnie with questions they will help you out as much as they can and may be able to help you get in contact with others Dual Sport owners.

FirePit · Post by **FirePit** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:01 am

Ok thanks this isn't my first BBQ I have had 2 other buggies and built 2 sand rails so welding and fitting tubes it no problem. I am just trying to figure out where is the best place to start. I have a 091 trans and a rotary engine that came out of my rail when I sold it, I also have tires a wheels.

Should I buy a cheap Baja bug and try to use some parts? What stock parts can you use windshield wipers, gas tank..???

Should I buy a pan only? And what years are best for a major dirt car?

I have found pans with titles for $200-$500 but I have also seen plenty of running bug/bajas for $1500 is it more work striping it down and trying to sell parts then its worth?

Thanks