Sandcar Advise

[catman-do]

Anyone have any general sandcar advise. Im looking for something primarily for the lady to drive. Long Travel, atleast a v6, atleast a 091 bus trans or mendeola 4e/2d, and 5 seater.... Ive only riden in a Funco Gen5 big 4 and an Extreme Double Throwdown. HOWEVER, we are looking in the mid 30 range.... We've narrowed it down to SS Sandcars (phoenix), RFR ( Las Vegas), and Dirty Habits (riverside)... I just dont know the particulars that might make a car ride a little better or a little more durable for when im driving.
Jeff

[Trailer Park Casanova]

In the $30K range you're looking at the right stuff.
The non-V8 Dune crews I hang with mostly drive these, but a bit more pricy, The finest kine Quality for the things you mention:
http://www.suspensionsunlimited.net/
Kathy, the owner is a ***boater, Lives at Del Rio, she'll be glad to answer questions.
Very knowledgeable.

[bruddah]

not sure if your looking for used, but if you go to the forums on glamisdunes.com there are a lot of barely used very nice cars in the classifieds in your price range. are you going to be using the car in primarily dunes or desert terrain as well. if you are going for dualsport keep in mind that you may need a little bit more heavy duty materials than a conventional longtravel sandcar. good luck!

[Enen]

One of my good friends builds sand cars here in Phoenix.
www.revenge-racing.com
They have cars from a 30k sand rail to a 250k class 1 offroad race car.
Good luck with your search.

[DMOORE]

Try DUNEBUGGY.COM. There are literally HUNDREDS of cars for sale. Anything and everything you could ever want.
Darrell.

[x7734x]

If you are going new check out www.sandwinder.com or www.monsterrails.net good cars at good prices if you are looking used definitally check out the classified section @ www.dunebuggy.com

[wsuwrhr]

I would recommend a Subaru 4cyl or 6 cyl if you are planning on running a
V-6.
The lower center of gravity afforded by the flat engine design will result in better handling.
my .02
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

091 might be hard pressed for long term reliablity for a car over 3-400 HP also.
Brian

[HMF'er]

While you're shopping, check out Sniper Sand Cars in Banning. The owner is a buddy and he has a website. I'm no expert in Sandcars so I can't tell you much about them. Good Luck.

[catman-do]

Trailer Park - Ive taken a look at the suspensions unltd a few times. They have a shop near em off the 15, nice cars however way over priced for the equipment. Everything I looked at was in the 60K range yet was more comparable to the cars in the 45k range. Thanks though!
x7734x- Ill check out those websites. The mosterrails I looked at over the weekend... Freekin sick ass rails but I cant afford 70k. Also looking to stay away from the subaru's. Ive seen too many grenade and dont want to be constantly fixing them. But that motor is badass!! I like the turbo spooloing up and the blowoff sounds.
I will definately check out those other sites and also look into some used rails.
Thanks everyone for the input!
Jeff

[XClutchboy725]

I have a Tatum Sand Demon with the 2.2L Turbo Ecotec. I paid just under 30k brand new 2 yrs ago. I doubt you could replace it for that now, but maybe around 35k. I live in Alta Loma. PM me if you'd like to come by and check it out! :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/310Glamis_with_Scoots_and_Wyatt_012.jpg

[bohica]

You've spoiled yourself by taking the ride in the Funco, in my opinion the best handling sand car made.
What ever you decide, make sure you take a ride or better yet a test drive in any car before you buy. A lot of cars look real nice, have great components but will handle terribly.

[bear down]

You've spoiled yourself by taking the ride in the Funco, in my opinion the best handling sand car made.
What ever you decide, make sure you take a ride or better yet a test drive in any car before you buy. A lot of cars look real nice, have great components but will handle terribly.
I agree, Funco's look goofy, make a funny sound and use a hand brake to steer vs a steering wheel, but those are the best duning cars in the world! Next to my car of course! :220v:

[bohica]

I agree, Funco's look goofy, make a funny sound and use a hand brake to steer vs a steering wheel, but those are the best duning cars in the world! Next to my car of course! :220v:
You must have gotten a new car this summer. :crossx:
Don't really need a turning break, but there's nothing like the feeling of a 4 wheel drift at speed while still having total control. :D

[Hustler]

This is a great buy.... DD car (http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=81759)