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This step-by-step guide advises readers how to build a single-seat, off-road buggy using standard tools, basic skills and low-cost materials. Scaled working drawings, detailed descriptions and color photographs accompany instructions on building a strong tubular-steel chassis; sourcing the power unit, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes and other parts; fitting safety equipment like padding, seat belts and engine cut-off, plus advice on using helmets and suitable clothing. Review: Easy to understand - Prices of parts are a little outdated, but it seems to have all the info needed to go ahead and make a go kart Review: Four Stars - very imformative
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| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 81 Reviews |
T**G
Easy to understand
Prices of parts are a little outdated, but it seems to have all the info needed to go ahead and make a go kart
S**R
Four Stars
very imformative
Y**N
It's a perfect book, and it will really show you how ...
It's a perfect book, and it will really show you how to build one. You will need to know how to weld though, and you will need somewhere to drive the buggy
J**F
Sequel Madness
If you have ever gone to see the sequel of your favorite move only to be horribly disappointed, then you know how I felt after reading this book. It really is not in the same league as the author's previous excellent work. "Build Your Own Sports Car" is a classic and well written, but this book is really just a piece of fluff. The product you would get if you completed the project is merely a child's toy, and the instructions are poor. Skip it and buy the original book... you'll be happy you did.
T**H
Four Stars
interesting!
A**E
Have built 2
Great for the beginner in go cart construction. After completing the first one I build a second one> however, it was way more the 100.00
C**O
Offroad buggy DIY
Great book.
P**H
Instructions unclear.... I built a carwash....
Instructions unclear.... I built a carwash.... 5 stars because.... carwash.....
R**K
Cheap off-roader
Fairly easy to construct, but require good DIY skills, eg. welding.
L**A
Five Stars
Great product and service. Thanks
E**D
Very Well Written with very clear example
Excellent material and very well written and obviously has been tried and tested many times over. You do have to have a fair knowledge of bench fitting and simple engineering and understanding of Health & Safety to fully build and operate in a safe environment. It is very well laid out on the ideas of where to source materials and then terrific knowledge in planning and building. I feel some thought should be given to the age group that you wish to build it for as in younger person or older person as in speed and if you wish to add to the safety characteristics of the finished article. I would give it top marks. Build this and you can mover on to building bigger and better with the greatest of ease as not only do you learn to build a great idea and if it is your first time and have some engineering knowledge. Then there is lots of scope to advance your skills as you build. If you do not posses some skill, I would advise after you read the book and before you start that you take some type of bench fitting course where you have some chance to use Pipe benders and various welding tools with Health & safety as an added bonus from professionals as there is a serious and quite definite element of danger if you take a chance and do or get it wrong in the process of building it for yourself and other persons using the finished project. Skill is important and Health & safety is paramount and a good knowledge of all of the tools that you will be using as other peoples lives as well as your own will depend on the quality of the finished article
C**N
Esperaba otra cosa
Esta bien pero es muy basico, a parte del plano para el chasis poca vosa mas, algunos consejos sobre las partes a aprovechar de una moto y/o posibles alternativas, hacia mucho tiempo que lo queria y estoy contento pero no es un manual al uso de como montar un buggy.
K**R
Ron Champion off road buggy book
A very good book in very good condition, arrived from seller when stated, happy with purchase.
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