Just got these pic's -Jess http://randyellisdesign.com (http://randyellisdesign.com)

dig the flames :flipoff2: :D

-Steve

Looks more like a dune buggy than a rock crawler...Looks sweet!

Independant front and rear :eek:

looks like it has independant front and rear suspension....true????

i just assumed it was a dune buggy...

pretty cool, but I would want at least a two seater.

well it is independant front and rear. it will be interesting to see how it works. he said he hopes it will wiegh in under 2k lbs!!!! that is light! :eek:

I hope these pics are at it's lowest height setting.
http://randyellisdesign.com/REDRACERPICS/FRONT02-04-02.JPG

Looks like it has about 6" of gound clearance at the frame under the differentials. With any uptravel the front frame rails will be setting on the ground.
What is up with that??

Sean

I'm not an "Anti-IFS-er" like CAMO;p but That looks pretty weak to me. The A-Arms could stand to be a LOT longer to give it decent travel. and the Ground clearance is poor to say the least.

I would love to see a IFS Rock buggy designed for long travel with the use of longer A-arms (if that's even what they're called), one-ton u-joints off of 14bolt centers, and the same u-joints at the wheels; and Center slip shafts in between. With about 17" of ground clearance in the center at static height.

That would be SWEET!!!! :beer:

There was a pretty sweet silver "toyota" (totally custom, widedned and all) in the rags a year or so ago that had like 21" of wheel travel with IFS

One Question...

Where the hell do you put the Ice Chest :confused:

You all are failing to consider Randy Ellis' driving style. If you have seen him drive, you'll understand...

This buggy may not be best for the type of wheeling YOU do, but for the tight courses, that short wheelbase will ROCK. He may give up some climbing ability with that short wheelbase, but I think he'll earn it back with sheer guts and willingness to LAUNCH that thing... makes me think of him jumping trailers in the parking lot during the first ARCA season...

...and regardless of his finish (bet he'll do well, just the same), he will be a BLAST to watch drive. Expect to see serious hang time at the rock crawling comps. Cool to see someone playing with a new approach! :D :cool: :D

Randii

Originally posted by randii
Cool to see someone playing with a new approach! :D :cool: :D

Randii

I agree completely :)

Originally posted by Greg W
pretty cool, but I would want at least a two seater.

What is the use of a second seat in a comp buggy?

low cog, lightweight -- gonna be entertaining. :D

Originally posted by randii
You all are failing to consider Randy Ellis' driving style. If you have seen him drive, you'll understand...

This buggy may not be best for the type of wheeling YOU do, but for the tight courses, that short wheelbase will ROCK. He may give up some climbing ability with that short wheelbase, but I think he'll earn it back with sheer guts and willingness to LAUNCH that thing... makes me think of him jumping trailers in the parking lot during the first ARCA season...

...and regardless of his finish (bet he'll do well, just the same), he will be a BLAST to watch drive. Expect to see serious hang time at the rock crawling comps. Cool to see someone playing with a new approach! :D :cool: :D

Randii

Watch him drive? Hell, that's nothing compared to partying with him. That skinny fawker can drink.

And if I recall correctly, Perry...Wasn't that him that tried to get with "Mandy" that night in Ceadr City?

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:


{for all that weren't there....:flipoff2:}


:usa:

I know he knows what he is doing so I look forward to seeing how it does because it is abit off the norm. I have seen him in action and he Get's It for sure so we will see.

this should be very interesting:smokin:

http://randyellisdesign.com/products/REDRACER3.JPG

Originally posted by Yellowsub1962
And if I recall correctly, Perry...Wasn't that him that tried to get with "Mandy" that night in Ceadr City?

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:


{for all that weren't there....:flipoff2:}


:usa:


Mandy, now "she" was a hot b*@#h. I thought everyone was going for "her" axcept me and you of coarse.

OH THE HORROR!!!!!!!!!

hope he at least get some rear axle shafts ... that thing'd be pretty have to push very far :grinpimp:

- jack

I see a zuk motor and tc, I guess he kept those!

Looks interesting.....Look forward to some action shots!:skull:

http://randyellisdesign.com/REDRACERPICS/SIDE02-04-02.JPG

Looks nice!

There's going to be a lot of crying about those "fenders"! :rolleyes:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=324793

ARCA Rulebook:
Vehicle Requirments
Body
2. Fenders - All OEM fenders are approved for competition. Custom fenders must have a minimum horizontal surface area extending from the hood 5 inches.

Originally posted by TJoop


What is the use of a second seat in a comp buggy?

low cog, lightweight -- gonna be entertaining. :D

well if it was me, driving in comps would NOT be the only time I would drive it. :flipoff2: I would like to take a buddy along or something......but that is what I would like to do. Randi preferred the single buggy idea.

I sponsored randy becuase i know he will do well in almost anything that rolls down the road- when i saw this rig in the beginning it looked a bit scrawny - now i think it looks sweet - that guy can build a rig - he was going for lightness and i believe he has achieved that- 1800lbs- I SAY GO KIK SOM BUTT Randy! Jesse

I see he's running those new "invisi-springs."

cm "very interesting" k

It looks light for sure, kinda like a oversized quad racer. I'm wondering how long until someone brings stretched quad to the comps...

Do the rules outlaw handlebars ?

Originally posted by randii

g... makes me think of him jumping trailers in the parking lot during the first ARCA season...


Randii

lol you were there to!!

i think that buggy is gonna have a real advantage in alot of the arca stuff...

think how stable a four wheeler (atv) is
you just punch it and go!!

I can't wait
I think 2-3 inches more clearance will be better though

Any action pics

IMO...

Awesome job, very cool...