Scott in Bellingham Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hrm... using this calculator: http://www.riversideruffriders.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.crawlCalc & this chart: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=84798 I came up with 42:1 crawl ratio. Not sure if I did it wrong. I assume you are using the EA82 d/r 5spd? remember hes got a tranny in that bike engine so 2 trannys i with low range AWesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 What McBrat said, i dunno how i got my other ratios, i guess thats why i got a C in math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 2.226 Cycle 1st gear1.829 Primary reduction to mate to soob trans 3.545 Soob first gear 1.592 Soob low range 3.90 Soob final 89.611299525384 crawl Ahhh, okay, I was missing the second 1st gear. I'll agree, its freaking slow! And that is going to make everything easier on the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 A breif update. 90% wired up. I need to find a manual rack and pinion. I bent the hood and broke my front windshield when i went over 25 mph (forgot there was no hood latch) A 90:1 low range in worthless with open diffs. Its FAST FAST!!! Infact when I punch it the front lifts up so much it starts to "wander" down the road. Ok, thats it for now. I need to actually take it off road to get a better idea of how it really works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeke Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 It's sounding good man!!! Lets see some video!! Video!!! video!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 ...A 90:1 low range in worthless with open diffs. ... only if you lose traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Any updates? -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Nothing cool. Building front skidplate out of 1/4" aluminum, cutting out rear fenders more cause tires rub too much and basically lock in the fender. I still need to hook up oil psi and engine temp gauges, need to swap PS R&P to manual R&P. I use the hood latch release as my manual choke cable....works PERFECT. I took it for a spin the other day, hit 25 mph and the hood flew up and broke my new j-yard window. Slowly working on bumpers, roof rack, and spare tire mount, i still need to swap out the rear diff for a welded one and a drive shaft that has a good pillow block bearing. Im going to bob the rear 1' so i can hopufully put it on a 10' flat bed on my F350 and still pull my 26' camper. The flatbed is way down the road. Ive been forced to work weekends at my job and im taking Accounting I online so my play time is limited..... Anyone have a coolant temp sending unit they would send me??? Im too cheap for a new one and no time for the j-yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) BOB BOB BOB BOB BOB the RU...................................I like my women like I like my cars, with not too much junk in the trunk. Edited March 14, 2010 by bigo1966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 very nice.....although i like my womens with somes junk in the trunk, that is sexy too.........:)cheers,brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I like it bob bob bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 very nice.....although i like my womens with somes junk in the trunk, that is sexy too.........:)cheers,brian Looks great, but I agree with Monstaru!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafreak Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 That is sweet! +1 on the junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Finally got to go play. There are still a few kinks to work out but other than that I was really happy with how she preformed. Im officially changing her name to Hondaroo. I need to weld the rear, hook up a different voltage regulator, bash the fenders more, deal with some bad plugs and wires and ill be good for the next trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 moar pictars! how was the gearing?and for ************s sake , what tire pressure were you running?.............cheers, brain:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Just a few pics. Alternator works!!!! When building the intermediate shaft between the ST1100 and Subaru trans I welded a pulley off a riding lawnmower gear box in place and i finally got the alternator set in place. I’m using a twist-lock type belt from mcmaster-carr (8 bucks a foot) to drive the alternator. It works great. Mac Gyver would be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Very nice! Car is lookin good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coylethebarbarian Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 This car is freakin' awesome! It puts all my build ideas to shame! But inspires me to move forward! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 I finally found a pic of a long travel strut!!! The Hondaroo with one day support a set of these sticing out the hood.....Just have to figure out how to build them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) technically, i do not think that is a strut ......pretty sure it is a coilover shock,with a secondary dampening shock... you can get air shocks that are coilovers to do both jobs for you. and regardless, you will not be able to use the travel they have to the fullest extent.you will be limited to the travel your axles can take...... but cool is cool.....car looks awesome.i love the clutch.cheers, brian Edited May 1, 2010 by monstaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 I dont care what it is, air shock, coil over shock or a home made shock. Its a Macpherson strut by the design. Lower controll arm with a strut at the top which the spindle truns around for steering. I should safely support 12" of front travel with out have issues with axles. Ill take 12 over whatever stock is anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 correct, regardless....FOA has a good offering in that design. you can get it n a 12"..and that is on the cheaper end of things relative to size..... i have read good things about them.and you cannot beat the price in comparison to the competitors...... cheers,brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Just a short video of the Hondaroo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 looks good!you should give a run down of the gearing....cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 New pics. Its turning into a Hondarootruggy/whatever I want. Tube is just staged for now. Ill start the real stuff this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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