Sidewinder Buggy - Class Project

[aussiewelder]

Thought I'd upload some photos of the buggy and see what you think. This is the class project for Certificate II Engineering. We've got most of the frame and the suspension completed.

[aussiewelder]

Here's some shots of the frame itself.

[aussiewelder]

And here's some close-ups of some of the welds. These were all done with a MIG.

[MigManiac]

someone got a little carried away there.

[ZX-10R Urza]

looks real good, cept the hole what kind of motor will you be using?

[aussiewelder]

Yeah, I think they kinda did get carried away. Are the holes to do with the voltage, amps or wire feed?

I know that the engine is coming out of a dirt bike. Not sure of the specs at the moment, but will post them during my automotive class tomorrow.

[49degreesnorth]

What's a sidewinder buggy?

Chris

[ZX-10R Urza]

basically, holes come from to much cut, due to too much heat. So they are many fixes, olwer voltage, lower amps, or my solution, faster travel! lol

[Sirarcalot]

49degreesnorth. Edge products in Australia sells plans for several types of buggies and go carts. The Sidewinder is one of those.
http://www.edge.au.com/buggies.htm
Aussiewelder, I just ordered and received my plans for the Sidewinder. I can't wait to get started, but it will probably take years to finish because I'll have to buy the parts a little at a time.

[INTP]

I'm a bit surprised to see so little triangulation. Looks like a blast nonetheless.

[aussiewelder]

49 - Yeah, it's basically an off-road go kart.

ZX - We're pulling the motor out of a Kawasaki KL-600. Pulling the motor out this afternoon. Should be fun.

What is triangulation and how do I increase it?

[ZX-10R Urza]

sweet, I'll look up the specs on the motor, see HP and torque.

[ZX-10R Urza]

Are you sure it's KL? and not KLX? and you aure it's 600? instead of 650?

Here is a link, these two are the two i think it maybe , please select:

http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/2876/3507/


have fun!

[myplace46]

Hey aussie,
Those are pretty cool. I’ve been thinking of building something like that only slightly larger and 4 wheel drive.
John
Keep on truck’n

[INTP]

Triangulation is using more triangle shapes than rectangular shapes. One example might be a cross-brace across a rectangle, making it really two triangles. Triangles are strong because all the forces they handle are either tension or compression, and with most materials (like steel) that is their strength. With a rectangular shape, the shape can distort because it is not sufficiently braced.

It's usually a compromise with a chassis design because you have to make room for other things.