Gazlay43 Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 not for 30 g's check out kingsandcars.com or tomprodesign.com Quote
DIRTY DYKSTRA Posted March 29, 2007 Author Posted March 29, 2007 they aslo offer a two seater http://www.drakart.com/intimidator.html but I'm looking for some thing I can run on the 4wheeler trails also... Quote
sanddunesaddict Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Drakart is one of the originals like Short sand car.They are the sh*t.Extremely tough and built very very well. Any Hayabusa powered car is going to be around 30k Quote
sanddunesaddict Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 they aslo offer a two seater http://www.drakart.com/intimidator.html but I'm looking for some thing I can run on the 4wheeler trails also... then get a Ridge Runner Ridge Runner RTV Quote
dunefreak Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Drakart builds some nice little cars! Definitley bang for your buck. You'd have to drive one or at least see one go to understand. Quote
Gazlay43 Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 ya they are nice but i would rather have something like king, tom pro, or short sand cars but if you wanna go on trails then get a drakart or ridge runner Quote
DIRTY DYKSTRA Posted March 29, 2007 Author Posted March 29, 2007 dose any one own either of these cars? whats there top speed? I imagine the drakart will be a lot better in the sand and it has the most travel out of all the mini rails that I have looked at, think it was around 23in... Quote
dunefreak Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 dose any one own either of these cars? whats there top speed? I imagine the drakart will be a lot better in the sand and it has the most travel out of all the mini rails that I have looked at, think it was around 23in... Keep in mind...just because it has the most (claimed) suspension travel, that doesn't mean it will ride the best or handle the best either. You have to take into factor the car's weight and wheel base too. Those cars do great, but I think for the money a 2 seater like my car (Short Sand Car) or other mini is the way to go. Also: I don't think you'll be able to really USE one of these cars on a "4 wheeler trail". They are just too damn fast and I could see them gettin squirly as hell in the dirt. Quote
Gazlay43 Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Keep in mind...just because it has the most (claimed) suspension travel, that doesn't mean it will ride the best or handle the best either. You have to take into factor the car's weight and wheel base too. Those cars do great, but I think for the money a 2 seater like my car (Short Sand Car) or other mini is the way to go. Also: I don't think you'll be able to really USE one of these cars on a "4 wheeler trail". They are just too damn fast and I could see them gettin squirly as hell in the dirt. :smoker: exactly what i was tryin 2 say Quote
sanddunesaddict Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Thats why I recommended the Ridge Runner Quote
high octane junkie Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 the drakart is designed for hard dirt and racing applications as well. i'm gonna be purchasing the two seater when i get a bigger hauler. i'm not gonna drive two trucks to the dunes. that'll be .02 please. thanks. now be gone. Quote
sand chick Posted May 14, 2007 Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) If you are going to do more dirt riding then my mini buggy does awesome. We did have the 650cc motor, when we bought mine that was the biggest motor they had, pd 7,000.00. Now they have bigger motor packages. We had to upgrade from the 650cc, instead of spending the 3,000.00 for a turbo, we picked up a geo metro for 50.00 and that motor works great. It would probably do better in the sand (Bob can dune it), but I am still learning how to drive it in the sand. But I love it and can't complain about anything!! This site has a large variety of what you might be looking for including the better Joyners: http://www.buggyworld.net/vehicles.html Here's another site also: http://extremecartsunlimited.com/photos/in...%20Joyner%20USA Edited May 15, 2007 by buggychick Quote
GGZOBZ Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 My brother had the 650 Joyner and it was quite underpowered for real duning. However, I drove a friends Ridge Runner (Baja) and WOW. This thing runs 75 MPH all day long, is quick as heck and has great ergonomic and functional features. It has nearly 18 inches of travel and 22 inches ground clearance. Also, its the same width as a stock Rhino. Great for trails including the Utah Paiute. If this picture comes in the post (first time). This one from the www.ridgerunner.biz websiteis the actual one that I drove. Its my next ride. Im going to post this as a new thread to see if I can spur some new interest. Quote
FEDERAL Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 Does anyone know who manufactures the ridge runner engine? These seem like they would be fun on trails. Quote
GGZOBZ Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 The ridge Runners use a Polaris 800FI motor from the sportsman 800 Quote
Kens Colors Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 I saw a couple of those drakarts sitting @ Ride now on Boulder and trop. I did not get an up close look just driving by and notice those ver different loooking cars Quote
Mr. Edgy Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Can anyone comment on the Venom Busa powered cars out of Vegas? Anything good or bad? :6pak: Their pricing seems to be lower than other mini rail manufacturers. I'm kinda leaning that way for next season. I know some DDR members are familiar with this style of LT car. Quote
dunefreak Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 Can anyone comment on the Venom Busa powered cars out of Vegas? Anything good or bad? :6pak: Their pricing seems to be lower than other mini rail manufacturers. I'm kinda leaning that way for next season. I know some DDR members are familiar with this style of LT car. Venom Busa powered cars out of Vegas? Never heard of em. Quote
Mr. Edgy Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 Venom Busa powered cars out of Vegas? Never heard of em. Try this! Venom Motors Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 Try this! Venom Motors They are asking $19,999 for those and you could pick up a 4 seater w/ a subi right here click for $25,000 obo Quote
Mr. Edgy Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 They are asking $19,999 for those and you could pick up a 4 seater w/ a subi right here click for $25,000 obo I'm in the market for a 2 seater. Also, I was interested in their roller chassis. I can buy an R1 or Hayabusa and finish the install myself. But that is a sweet car for the $! Quote
Yoshi Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) I'm in the market for a 2 seater. Also, I was interested in their roller chassis. I can buy an R1 or Hayabusa and finish the install myself. But that is a sweet car for the $! Might wanna do some research on that car before you get it, Venom doesn't build that busa rail, someone else does, and i'd be more than happy to give you links to topics about the builder of that rail at minibuggy.net and you can decide for yourself........ Edited April 23, 2008 by Yoshi Quote
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