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Offline red snapper

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« on: November 12, 2010, 08:15:20 AM »
Just a quick question. On a dune buggy with a shortened pan. What is the wheelbase?  From the centre of the front wheel to the rear axle nut. The reason why Im asking is because NHRA still wont let my Fiat race.
Thanks,Brian.

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Re: to buggy owners
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2010, 08:47:09 AM »
Most common is 14.5 inches shorter than stock

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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2010, 09:08:14 AM »
my tube chassis for my manx is 81in from center hub to center hub

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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2010, 02:55:14 PM »
OK, Thanks for the replies.

Offline Terry H

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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2010, 06:30:41 PM »
Maybe you should post this on Ultimate & Cal look just to see what happens . Seems like they could careless about some guy from Canada

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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2010, 06:55:49 PM »
Certainly wouldnt hurt to try. Im kinda leary about opening a can of worms.

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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2010, 08:19:05 PM »
what are you talking about ? it hasn,t stopped you before, so stop being a pussy margrete and stir the pot! :-*

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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2010, 09:36:38 AM »
what are you talking about ? it hasn,t stopped you before, so stop being a pussy margrete and stir the pot! :-*

OK, the pot has been stired! I posted on Ultimate Aircooled. Any support would be appreciated.
Brian.

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Re: to buggy owners
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2010, 10:29:35 AM »
what are you talking about ? it hasn,t stopped you before, so stop being a pussy margrete and stir the pot! :-*

OK, the pot has been stired! I posted on Ultimate Aircooled. Any support would be appreciated.
Brian.
PDT_Armataz_01_37  Good luck Brian!  You deserve to race.  Darren.
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2010, 02:21:21 PM »
Any word yet, keeping my fingers crossed for ya!

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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2010, 04:39:42 PM »
Hey Geoff, no word yet. It in NHRA's hands now. If you go over to the UAC website there are a few concerned buggy owners.