Mountain Yoats project: get my runner B.O.R.E. ready
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TEAM FRED
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- Centerville
FYI if summit has your parts in stock at their sparks NV location it only takes 2 days ground shipping which is free!
You can check online for avaliability
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CaptainRob
- Location
- sugar house
stopped by evco today and got all the hoses and fittings for the fuel cell. but one of the fittings just barely doesnt have enough treads on it and wont seal to the stock toyota fitting on the truck (jason if you could post the video?)so i have to go back in there tomorrow(actually im sending jason)
i got all the cross bracing cut out and ready to weld
i plan on attaching a camera mount in the middle of the cross bracing for jasons sweet "go pro hero" video camera, and also some sweet bike handle bars on the pass side for jason to hold onto..
i got all the cross bracing cut out and ready to weld
i plan on attaching a camera mount in the middle of the cross bracing for jasons sweet "go pro hero" video camera, and also some sweet bike handle bars on the pass side for jason to hold onto..
When I went to place the order it said it would be here monday or tuesday so for $15 extra they can get to me by this friday so it was worth the money just for one less thing to worry about. Now if foa would ship as fast as summit...
Please tell me your going to sand off the rust where you plan on welding it. Oh and you are going to need to continue that diagonal bracing down below the seat belt bar.
Also, you will need to put some kind of metal firewall around your cell since you're planning on putting it in the passengers compartment.
Like I said, we are following BITD and KOH rules. I am not going to be a nazi about every little rule like some tech inspectors are, but it MUST be safe to be allowed to race.
The main things we'll be looking at during tech inspection are helmets (snell 2000 or better), firesuits, firegloves (leather is ok), 5 pt. harnesses, cage design and craftsmanship, lights (headlights, two red tail lights, brake lights, rear facing amber light, rear facing blue light), fuel cells (if it's located in the passenger compartment it must be firewalled), Fuel vents (the vent must go to a high point in the vehicle, then loop down below the fuel cell to keep fuel from dumping in a roll), and anything else that looks like a possible safety issue to you or the other racers.
I'm going to be more lenient than BITD or SCORE inspectors, but please make sure your rig is safe and will at least pass all the things I mentioned above. This is a full on race and nobody wants to see anyone get hurt out there, all these rules are there to protect the racers. Let me know if you have any questions.
Oh and TEAM FRED, if you are still having issues logging in to the Bonneville Off-Road site let me know, I'll PM you my phone number. Make sure after you register that you check your email and click the link in the mail from the site, that should allow you to log in after doing that.
Also, you will need to put some kind of metal firewall around your cell since you're planning on putting it in the passengers compartment.
Like I said, we are following BITD and KOH rules. I am not going to be a nazi about every little rule like some tech inspectors are, but it MUST be safe to be allowed to race.
The main things we'll be looking at during tech inspection are helmets (snell 2000 or better), firesuits, firegloves (leather is ok), 5 pt. harnesses, cage design and craftsmanship, lights (headlights, two red tail lights, brake lights, rear facing amber light, rear facing blue light), fuel cells (if it's located in the passenger compartment it must be firewalled), Fuel vents (the vent must go to a high point in the vehicle, then loop down below the fuel cell to keep fuel from dumping in a roll), and anything else that looks like a possible safety issue to you or the other racers.
I'm going to be more lenient than BITD or SCORE inspectors, but please make sure your rig is safe and will at least pass all the things I mentioned above. This is a full on race and nobody wants to see anyone get hurt out there, all these rules are there to protect the racers. Let me know if you have any questions.
Oh and TEAM FRED, if you are still having issues logging in to the Bonneville Off-Road site let me know, I'll PM you my phone number. Make sure after you register that you check your email and click the link in the mail from the site, that should allow you to log in after doing that.
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CaptainRob
- Location
- sugar house
haha yes i did clean up the tube before i welded it, and i am working on the firewall today. on the fuel cell, will a regular rollover valve be ok? or should i run a hose up and around like you said?
also on helmets, do they need to be full face? i was planning on using my motocross helmet witch is dot approved is that ok?
also we still need on more seat, if any one will let us barrow one that would be awesome!
The rollover vent can also wrap around the cell once and you mount the filter underneath it. You also do not need fire gloves to be bitd legal so if we are running bitd rules then you should be ok.
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CaptainRob
- Location
- sugar house
so does my actual roll over valve work?
http://www.moparsupercenter.com/jaz...over-valve-8an-pn-834-108-06-834-108-06-.html
this is the one that is on my cell
http://www.moparsupercenter.com/jaz...over-valve-8an-pn-834-108-06-834-108-06-.html
this is the one that is on my cell
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CaptainRob
- Location
- sugar house
if that works then my fuel system is complete. i continued one side of the diagonal bracing down to the frame, im assuming i only ned one side because ive seen many roll cages that only have one? i still need seats and 17 inch 6lug rims if anyone has some they want to sell/barrow out that would be awesome!
FJSchmoozer
Member
Big O Tires in Sandy on 700 East has 2 sets of stock FJ Cruiser rims. They are 8" or 8.5" wide I believe (pretty sad that I don't even know what width my own wheels are). I'm sure you could talk them out of them for cheap. I forget what the lady's name is that owns it (I think it's Linda, not sure), but if you talk to her or Derek and tell them that Matt with the yellow FJ sent you out there, they'll hook you up.
FJSchmoozer
Member
Taken from the BITD rule book that is available online.
"SCR1: H
ELMETS
Helmets must be of approved by one of the following; Snell M2000 / SA2000 / M2005 / SA2005 DOT / ECE 22-05 / BSI sticker attached. Straps must have D-ring fasteners only. No snaps or velcro will be permitted. The interior and exterior areas of the helmet must be free of defects (i.e., the padding must be in good condition and the exterior of the helmet must not be damaged). Best In The Desert Racing Association strongly recommends that entrants use helmets specifically designed for racing."
http://www.bitd.com/images/stories/pdfs/2009CTRuleBook.pdf
http://www.bitd.com/images/stories/pdfs/2009CTRuleBook.pdf
We're in an all new class that in it's infancy.. The speeds are not going to be nearly as high as some of the average 'desert racing type' vehicles.. As such, Redd is allow a bit of leniency in the helmet rating forthe 4400 class.
FJSchmoozer
Member
That's good. I'm glad they are being as lenient as they are. It will help people to get out there, get hooked, fix their vehicles, and continue to race.
Slow vehicles on this track will make for a long day and sore backs.
It's still gonna be kick ass though!
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CaptainRob
- Location
- sugar house
ive had the runner well over 100... im picking up a set of seats today and rims tomorrow, its all coming together, braking my bank but its really going to happen and im super excited! now if jason would just get over here and finish painting...
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CaptainRob
- Location
- sugar house
I just got a box in the mail containing our fire suits woo hoo! they are sweet! defiantly going to get the girls!