| Engines that will fit: |
| - 8hp to 26hp Industrial Engine, 4 stroke, horiz shaft, w/ torque converter system - 125cc to 500cc 2 or 4 stroke dirt bike engine, electric or kick start - snowmobile engine w/ CVT system |
| Drive System: |
| - 1 1/4" dia, Grade 4140 precision ground drive shaft w/ full length keyways - positive traction, both rear wheels spin together - 5 bolt wheel hubs w/ keyways & locking grub screws on both sides - greasable pillow block sealed bearings, replacable - steel ATV rims - AT22x11-8 rear tires, AT21x7 front tires |
| Steering System: |
| - 14" billet aluminum off-road rack & pinion c/w rod ends - tie rod assemblies include tie rod ends, drilled & tapped aluminum rods for adjustability - solid steering column w/ greasable brass lined steady bearing - steering column u-joint to fit rack & pinion, w/ internal spline - billet aluminum quick steering disconnect for easy in & out of vehicle - racing steering wheel |
| SPECIFICATIONS: |
| Chassis: |
| - 1.66" o.d. mild steel tubing - unique structural shape adds stiffness thereby improving safety - designed using high-tech 3D CAD - structural cross braces - fully tested & proven chassis design - custom dash w/ cutouts for switches & gauges - diamond aluminum floor plate - super lightweight, approx. 150 lbs (68kg) |
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| Hydraulic Braking System: |
| - 3/4" bore aluminum brake master cylinder - Precision laser cut Brake Pedal Box - Single rear axle mounted disc brake rotor w/ heavy duty brake caliper - Replacable semi-metallic brake pads - Certified hydraulic brake line - DOT approved hydraulic fluid - easy to build, easy to bleed system, reliable stopping power |
| Suspension/Drivability: |
| Design Features: |
| - Fits into typical 8 ft long Pick-up Truck box w/ tail gate closed - lightweight (under 350 lb curb weight, 650 lb design GVW) - economical (can be built for approx. $1000 USD minus engine & torque converter) - easy to insure & register for off-highway driving in approved areas - easy to follow plans, beginner level w/ many 2D & 3D assembly views of all parts - plans contain 64 pages of detailed 2D & 3D fabrication details - purchase your VelociRaptor plans here |
| The VelociRaptor buggy is a great beginner level construction project with high performance level driving excitement. Fantastic project for: - School Metal Shop project - Father/Son/Daughter project - Learn to Weld project - Rental Shops - Weekend Warriors! See action videos of VelociRaptor Video1 Video2 Video3 Video4 Video5 |
| - no suspension - Precision laser cut Throttle Pedal Box - Rear tires @ 5 psi, Front tires @ 8 psi - Solid bolt-on rear axle design - Front bolt-on beam axle w/ built-in camber & castor angles - Replacable polyurethane bushings w/ steering pivots |
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| VelociRaptor |