Durhams new rig for JULY EROCC?? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

wareagle83 · 07-23-2003, 02:00 PM

Hey fellas, anyone have any pics of Durhams new 2500 pounder for the JULY EROCC event?? What did his old rig weigh anyway. Wondering if this new little rig will be able to keep up with his right foot?

thejeepjeepkid · 07-23-2003, 04:01 PM

What! Durham with a new, little, light rockcrawler! Everyone watch out! I thought he was always compensating with his driving skill for his vehicle's inability. He was able to keep up with all the comp buggies and still manage to get in the winners circle with what is now considered a "trail rig", so just imagine if he had a more competitive buggy to start with.
Someone please give us details or pics or something!

Scout Dude · 07-23-2003, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by thejeepjeepkid

Someone please give us details or pics or something!

Offroad.com listed it as a 4 cyl with Mog9 axles...check the write up on Durham

offrdcrazy · 07-23-2003, 07:08 PM

just rumors that i've heard. 5'7" tall w/ 40 mtr's...spring under front w/ coils in the rear...portals w/ "9 centers.....just here say..also i heard it has a dana 300 instead of the atlas...see ya in attica...just 2 days be for everyone can see it

pure-adrenaline · 07-23-2003, 07:31 PM

I heard......That he had some chassis that would still drive upside down. He had to almost lay down to drive it. W/ the 40's the chassis dosen't touch right side up or down. He won't have it out till the supercrawl because he is still messing w/ his remote oiling system. It loses too much oil pressure upside down and climbing vertical. I'm sure he'll figure it out soon.

Brad · 07-23-2003, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by pure-adrenaline
I heard......That he had some chassis that would still drive upside down. He had to almost lay down to drive it. W/ the 40's the chassis dosen't touch right side up or down. He won't have it out till the supercrawl because he is still messing w/ his remote oiling system. It loses too much oil pressure upside down and climbing vertical. I'm sure he'll figure it out soon.

Drive right side up and upside down like this???

skulltoy · 07-24-2003, 12:12 AM

Vehicle: Chris Durham Custom Built Tube Frame Buggy

Powerplant: 2003 Chrysler 4-cylinder fuel-injected 2.4 liter turbo

Axle Rear: Aluminum Ford 9" 35 Spline with Detroit Locker & Unimog Portal Outers

Axle Front: Aluminum Ford 9" 35 Spline with Detroit Locker & Unimog Portal Outers

Transfer Case: Dana 300

Tires: Goodyear MTR's 40"

Transmission: Chrysler 904
Front Suspension: Leaf Sprung
Rear Suspension: 4-link suspension with Walker Evans Racing Coilovers

Thats what was on offroad.com

My queston is this:
If you are attempting an obstical and roll over, that is fine now you can drive upsidedown. But if you couldn't make it the first time isn't it now gonna be way harder with all the controls backwards?

IE:

Foward is now reverse
Left is now right

I can't wait to see it!

bigdude · 07-24-2003, 04:41 AM

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Originally posted by pure-adrenaline
I heard......That he had some chassis that would still drive upside down. He had to almost lay down to drive it. W/ the 40's the chassis dosen't touch right side up or down. He won't have it out till the supercrawl because he is still messing w/ his remote oiling system. It loses too much oil pressure upside down and climbing vertical. I'm sure he'll figure it out soon.

Go2Guy · 07-24-2003, 05:21 AM

Looking forward to seeing it! Hard to imagine Chris and 2500 lbs not adding up to multiple fuses. We'll see

BIGBLOCKFJ40 · 07-24-2003, 02:32 PM

durham with 2500lbs just equals one big boom. he'll probably twist the chassis in half launching down an obstacle.

CANT WAIT TO SEE IT RUN!!

ZuksRule · 07-24-2003, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by BIGBLOCKFJ40
durham with 2500lbs just equals one big boom. he'll probably twist the chassis in half launching down an obstacle.

Shut your cake hole stupid newb!!!

Actually i'm kind of bummed, it was cool that his rig resembled a trail truck, and still kicked that much ass. It highlighted his driving skills too....

BJ On Roids · 07-24-2003, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by pure-adrenaline
I heard......That he had some chassis that would still drive upside down. He had to almost lay down to drive it. W/ the 40's the chassis dosen't touch right side up or down. He won't have it out till the supercrawl because he is still messing w/ his remote oiling system. It loses too much oil pressure upside down and climbing vertical. I'm sure he'll figure it out soon.

WTF??? I find this very hard to believe

Go2Guy · 07-25-2003, 05:06 AM

BJ- the Brown boys (Pure Adrenaline) are just messing with you- think about it, on 40" goodyears the cage would have to be 39" off the deck so it could move in a parking lot while upside down.

Now if it had those chain drive swingarms that would be different, but not at 2500 lbs it wouldn't. If his new buggy is ready it will be public in a few hrs at EROCC tech. If it has a turbo 4 it couldlikely survive Chris at 2500 lbs.
Ken

mudtruck44 · 07-26-2003, 07:31 PM

He is running his old rig.

pure-adrenaline · 07-27-2003, 09:42 AM

I thought I would give you guys something to talk about on driving upside down. His new rig will be out for the supercrawl. He had to do something to compete w/ everyone. His driving skills could only go so far. He had to build a rig that would compete too. If it works like he's hoping look out at the top he's coming!

BJ On Roids · 08-03-2003, 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by Go2Guy
BJ- the Brown boys (Pure Adrenaline) are just messing with you- think about it, on 40" goodyears the cage would have to be 39" off the deck so it could move in a parking lot while upside down.

Now if it had those chain drive swingarms that would be different, but not at 2500 lbs it wouldn't. If his new buggy is ready it will be public in a few hrs at EROCC tech. If it has a turbo 4 it couldlikely survive Chris at 2500 lbs.
Ken

cheers
i was spinning out about him lying down spinning around in a weighted sphere that is water filled like a compass

wngrog · 08-04-2003, 04:45 AM

This will be the test I am looking for with Mog9's.

I have NEVER seen so much abuse heaped on a rig as by Durham.

Get it!

snobrder · 08-04-2003, 10:09 AM

I've been by to see it a few times and I can't wait to see how it does. Looks very interesting to say the least.

Go2Guy · 08-04-2003, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by snobrder
I've been by to see it a few times and I can't wait to see how it does. Looks very interesting to say the least.

So..... where's the spy pics??

rkcrawl · 08-04-2003, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by snobrder
I've been by to see it a few times and I can't wait to see how it does. Looks very interesting to say the least.

So you think its going to hold up to Chris' driving style?

Oh ya, what Ken said!

snobrder · 08-04-2003, 11:52 AM

"Spy Pics" are you kidding? I've grown used to eating solid foods

07-23-2003, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
wareagle83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13899 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 8	Durhams new rig for JULY EROCC?? Hey fellas, anyone have any pics of Durhams new 2500 pounder for the JULY EROCC event?? What did his old rig weigh anyway. Wondering if this new little rig will be able to keep up with his right foot? __________________ "Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to"

07-23-2003, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
thejeepjeepkid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15727 Location: New Jersey Posts: 322	What! Durham with a new, little, light rockcrawler! Everyone watch out! I thought he was always compensating with his driving skill for his vehicle's inability. He was able to keep up with all the comp buggies and still manage to get in the winners circle with what is now considered a "trail rig", so just imagine if he had a more competitive buggy to start with. Someone please give us details or pics or something! __________________ team #313 Rock Diamond Racing Specail thanks to the4x4place.com

07-23-2003, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
offrdcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12793 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 105	just rumors that i've heard. 5'7" tall w/ 40 mtr's...spring under front w/ coils in the rear...portals w/ "9 centers.....just here say..also i heard it has a dana 300 instead of the atlas...see ya in attica...just 2 days be for everyone can see it __________________ just a heap sittting in the yard..

07-24-2003, 12:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
skulltoy Rock God Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10425 Location: Denver Posts: 1,490	Vehicle: Chris Durham Custom Built Tube Frame Buggy Powerplant: 2003 Chrysler 4-cylinder fuel-injected 2.4 liter turbo Axle Rear: Aluminum Ford 9" 35 Spline with Detroit Locker & Unimog Portal Outers Axle Front: Aluminum Ford 9" 35 Spline with Detroit Locker & Unimog Portal Outers Transfer Case: Dana 300 Tires: Goodyear MTR's 40" Transmission: Chrysler 904 Front Suspension: Leaf Sprung Rear Suspension: 4-link suspension with Walker Evans Racing Coilovers Thats what was on offroad.com My queston is this: If you are attempting an obstical and roll over, that is fine now you can drive upsidedown. But if you couldn't make it the first time isn't it now gonna be way harder with all the controls backwards? IE: Foward is now reverse Left is now right I can't wait to see it! __________________ --Radio Controlled Rockcrawling-- Team Carnage Crew 2008 XRRA Western Champions

07-24-2003, 05:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Go2Guy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12158 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 4,591	Looking forward to seeing it! Hard to imagine Chris and 2500 lbs not adding up to multiple fuses. We'll see __________________ Ken Blume Rock Rod Racing Team #192/4192 Thanks to our partners Maxxis, Trail-Gear, Yukon Gear, Goatbuilt, Tom Woods Custom Driveshafts, Ruffstuff specialties, Warn Winch, Rokit Enterprises, Viair, Edge Perf., Branik Motorsports, PRP seats, 12V unlimited, Bailie built, Baertrax, Raceline

07-23-2003, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
pure-adrenaline Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7482 Location: Farmington,NM Posts: 1,720	I heard......That he had some chassis that would still drive upside down. He had to almost lay down to drive it. W/ the 40's the chassis dosen't touch right side up or down. He won't have it out till the supercrawl because he is still messing w/ his remote oiling system. It loses too much oil pressure upside down and climbing vertical. I'm sure he'll figure it out soon.

07-24-2003, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
BIGBLOCKFJ40 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15093 Location: detroit rock city Posts: 124	durham with 2500lbs just equals one big boom. he'll probably twist the chassis in half launching down an obstacle. CANT WAIT TO SEE IT RUN!! __________________ i live in the land of water and no hills or rock. whats a wannabe rockcrawler to do?? 69 fj-40 1tons, locked,geared, 42's, with a big block :finger:

07-25-2003, 05:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Go2Guy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12158 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 4,591	BJ- the Brown boys (Pure Adrenaline) are just messing with you- think about it, on 40" goodyears the cage would have to be 39" off the deck so it could move in a parking lot while upside down. Now if it had those chain drive swingarms that would be different, but not at 2500 lbs it wouldn't. If his new buggy is ready it will be public in a few hrs at EROCC tech. If it has a turbo 4 it couldlikely survive Chris at 2500 lbs. Ken __________________ Ken Blume Rock Rod Racing Team #192/4192 Thanks to our partners Maxxis, Trail-Gear, Yukon Gear, Goatbuilt, Tom Woods Custom Driveshafts, Ruffstuff specialties, Warn Winch, Rokit Enterprises, Viair, Edge Perf., Branik Motorsports, PRP seats, 12V unlimited, Bailie built, Baertrax, Raceline

07-26-2003, 07:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
mudtruck44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8937 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 5,024	He is running his old rig. __________________ Jesse Haines Fabrication *#199/4499* - *Maxxis, PSC, Superior Axle and Gear, Trail Gear, Branik Machine Shop, Valley Transmission, High Angle Driveline, Warn, Sway-a-way. Facebook*

07-27-2003, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
pure-adrenaline Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7482 Location: Farmington,NM Posts: 1,720	I thought I would give you guys something to talk about on driving upside down. His new rig will be out for the supercrawl. He had to do something to compete w/ everyone. His driving skills could only go so far. He had to build a rig that would compete too. If it works like he's hoping look out at the top he's coming!

08-04-2003, 04:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,056 Blog Entries: 4	This will be the test I am looking for with Mog9's. I have NEVER seen so much abuse heaped on a rig as by Durham. Get it! __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

08-04-2003, 10:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
snobrder Who?? Me?? Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12698 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,147	I've been by to see it a few times and I can't wait to see how it does. Looks very interesting to say the least. __________________ Mike C - SAVE TELLICO POST # 152 Thanks to: BFGoodrich, Solid Axle Ind, East Coast Diffs, Carolina Driveline, Blazer MX, OX USA, Winchline.com, Griffin Thermal Products, Sway-a-way Eastern team #94 The INTERNET... it's not just for porn anymore!!! www.rockcrawlersdigest.com

08-04-2003, 11:52 AM	#21 (permalink)
snobrder Who?? Me?? Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12698 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,147	"Spy Pics" are you kidding? I've grown used to eating solid foods __________________ Mike C - SAVE TELLICO POST # 152 Thanks to: BFGoodrich, Solid Axle Ind, East Coast Diffs, Carolina Driveline, Blazer MX, OX USA, Winchline.com, Griffin Thermal Products, Sway-a-way Eastern team #94 The INTERNET... it's not just for porn anymore!!! www.rockcrawlersdigest.com

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