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I have pics of that buggy, I thought it was a great idea! I will have to hunt for them, if they are on my other computer I will not be able to get them. (I won't go into detail). If I find them I can post them for forum if anybody would like to see them? Thanks for the info! Ryan

Did you build a two seater? If so, you have any specs and/or photos? I think this would be a great alternative to the Yamaha Rhino and alike atvs.

Just thougt I would post some pics. Stock Version Chop Lines Paneled and Moded

This is exactly why I'm interested in the Bandit. Besides, why do what the masses do, I'm poor and happy! Did you take 15" out of the Bandit Plans or did the plans already shorten the Wheel base? What is your wheel base? Why does your Mad Max (84 GL Wagon) out perform Summer in the above situtaion? (I'm not sure what's your drivetrain and tire set up in the 84 GL Wagon.) I assume you are relating the gearing problem with taller tires? Do you know how much yours weighs? I assume it's lighter than stock? Anybody know what a stock 82-84 Subaru station wagon weights? How tall are you, and will a 6' tall person hit his head inside? Do you have any unusual tire wear, maybe incorrect camber or other? Thanks again for all the info, you're really sheading alot of light on the subject! If you guys are reading this, I would like to hear about your rides! What type of vehicle are the offroad buggies built from? What is the final offroad buggy weight? Got pics or links? I'm thinking the same, since the following atvs weigh over 1000lbs and can carry even more. The Polaris Ranger's Dry Weight is 1185 lbs / 539 kg Box Capacity 1000 lbs / 454kgs Vehicle TOTAL Payload Capacity 1500lbs / 681kgs Yamaha Rhino Dry Weight 1049 lbs. Bed Capacity 400 lbs. 2005 kawasaki Mule 3010 Trans 4x4 Dry Weight 1,473 lbs. LOAD CAPACITY: 400 lbs. (4-pass. mode); 800 lbs. (2-pass. mode) Arctic Cat Prowler Dry Weight 1160 lbs. Bed Capacity 600 lbs

When I saw Rhino buggies for the first time, I was going to build one. They stated 75mph, but, I'm pretty sure thats without atv tires? I notice some of your pictures show your Summer in the desert and on dirt roads. I have the following questions/requests: I was curious if you ever had it over 25mph with the ATV tires? You stated eariler that you do not practice this but did you try it? If you went out with a group of quads (Trail riding) can you keep up with them? (within reason) Whats your feelings on the suspension performace and Summer's overall lightness with the ATV vs. Regular tires on dirt roads and rough trails? Do you have any problems with steep hill climbs? If you were to get rid of the ATV Tires, what size tires would you perfer to replace them with and why? Do you think a shorter wheel base would improve the Bandit? If you were to do it all over again, what would you do different and why? Any new driving techniques you learned from driving the lighter Summer compared to the stock subaru? Any info would be greatly apprecitated! I'm still thinking of building one, my current plan is making the wheel base a little shorter to improve the break over angle. I think I will stay with regular tires, but would love to use ATV tires, but worry I would not be satisfied with the high speed performance. I would be using mine on dirt roads (Forest Roads) some nice and smooth to get there, but then become rocky and rough. I've read some of your earlier posts and I know I'm asking redundant questions about the ATV Tires, but I hope I'm not asking to much. Since you've used both ATV and Regular tires, I think you are the right person to talk to instead of me contacting RhinoBuggies. Thanks, Ryan

Why not re-attach the doors and cut them to the desire half level? That way you do not have to do a lot of sheet metal work and it would follow the body lines. Just weld them shut and fill in the seams as necessary. And since the doors are already 3-5 inches wide, you could cap them, install arm pads, and install drink holders!