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Decision time...
last celtic warrior - January 11th, 2006 at 10:41 AM

Which buggy to put the 4WD goodies in first... Hmm...

I think I want to take my time with the Supa Sports and rebuild it more like I'd originally planned, with glitter paint in blue with subtle green flames and all sorts of bells and whistles, including a massive motor.

At this point the Astrum Roadster looks like the best choice for my experimentation. Thanks to the new Transport Dept rules I can put around a 3.4 litre motor in it. Considering the motor going into it has an effective displacement of twice it's actual size (sort of like a rotary) then we're talking equivilent to a 6.8 litre 14 cylinder monster. Sorry, I've said too much... LOL

However well it works, it'll be interesting to say the least. Even just driving a buggy that has 4WD (with the ability to skid steer like a bobcat) will be a thrill in itself...

Not sure what colour to paint it though. Was thinking white for simplicity, considering I have 10 litres of epoxy-enamel and hardener sitting here in that colour. But then, might be able to tint it yellow or something. I don't want it to clash with my Monaro ute though, which is white but will soon be metallic Hulk Green. Maybe a pale minty green or blue...

Baja Wes - January 11th, 2006 at 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by last celtic warrior
Thanks to the new Transport Dept rules I can...


I should probably point out that they aren't new rules yet. They are draft and are subject to change.

If your talking about a twin engined car than it will be an ICV anyway which is a totally different set of rules.

last celtic warrior - January 11th, 2006 at 01:28 PM

Not a twin engine Wes. And I know the rules aren't in force yet, but my buggy is a while off being ready. I've got to manufacture the motor and drivetrain yet...

I've also got to work out the best place for the gasifier too, so it looks okay and is safe enough.

Baja Wes - January 11th, 2006 at 04:52 PM

when you said it had an effective displacement of twice the size, I assumed it must be two motors since it wasn't a rotary. 14 cylinders made no sense though...

So are you going to tell us anything :)

last celtic warrior - January 11th, 2006 at 05:18 PM

Umm, I spose I could leak this much. It's a radial design, but not like most. There are only 7 cyliders, but they fire twice as often as a normal 4 stroke, although it's not a 2 stroke. Oh, and there's no crank shaft or any other unnecessary crap.

At this point if anyone asks how it works, I will only respond with "it's magic"... It is my own design using entirely different philosophies to the average engine.