Don't be sad from comments about "how horrible chain drive" is , i think thats easiest and cheapest way how to transfer power, it's easy to repair, and easy to edit gear ratio. You're doing amazing job and you do it better than other youtube channels about buggies which i watching. So, please continue making awesome beast :) Thx for content you make and greetings from Czech republic.
yeah, chain drive is what you know, and is easiest, so why not stick to it. also, that's what is on the bikes these engines come out of anyway. works for your crotch rockets, works for little (and big) buggies too.
You can cover chaindrive to make it better than gears. Chain sealed in oil like motor cam chain lasts so incredibly long, sometimes even longer than the engine itself Only downside being noise, even that can be muffled
I swear he needs his own tv show! He builds the coolest rides we all wish we had as a child! I like the fact that as your followers grow your still building stuff where you started years ago! No over top fancy building with the latest, and greatest.
I know you've been doing this for years and years now, but I'm regularly shocked at how skilled you are with that tubing bender! Your skill is really exceptional! Also, *this* is how you do an ad for Arc Droid... I definitely wouldn't mind having one of those around!
Those arc droids are the shit . If I was still doing a lot of fab , I'd have one for sure , easy to operate for a computer idiot like myself. I had a plasma cam , too much tech for me . I sold it.
The trailing arms turned out sweet. I really like the mini trophy truck. This Baja bug is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see you rip it. Thanks for another great video
I think it's looking great! Fabricators have the most common sence & imagination out of all people. To be able to create without plans or prints . It's just how we do it . I built my current house from thought in my head . I thought everyone has it , not true . Awsome watching & learning new shit all the time ! Between you & eithan at grind hard my mind is blown.
The suspension you used would be called a Semi-trailing arm design. A true trailing arm suspension has the two piviot points of both arms in line with each other. That doesn’t affect camber as it goes up and down. Because the piviots are perfectly horizontal to the chassis. Now a semi-trailing arm suspension is a mix of a trailing arm suspension and a double wishbone suspension. (Transverse) This is because the piviots are not parallel with the horizontal axis of the chassis. The piviots are angled and would create a shallow X pattern if you continue the pivot angle lines. (Hopefully this is making sense so far) The “Correct” angle is kind of a grey area for these suspensions as it depends what you’re trying to accomplish. And the biggest reason these suspensions are no longer used is the squat characteristic they have on acceleration. The squat changes the camber and toe. (This can be beneficial or detrimental depending on the setup and desired result) Typically most automakers used a 15-20 degree sweep angle. The “ideal” angle is dependent on the roll center of the chassis. If you take both trailing arms and pull them up like the suspension is fully loaded down. You will see the axis the wheels rotate on will intersect eachother in the middle of the chassis near the ground. If you know the roll center, then you can dial the sweep angle of the arms in to get the intersection point to be dead on to the roll center. There’s a lot of stuff I left out and a lot of stuff I over simplified but I hope that helped you or anyone else reading this. Good luck!
Not quite, the sweep angle together with the track width and semi trailing arm length, and even wheel size all determines the roll centre. The big detriment to semi trailing arms is a thing called jacking which can cause the suspension to go into droop and lift the vehicle whilst cornering, the other is on long travel or RWD vehicles negative camber gain can be excessive meaning you lose traction. With 10 degrees sweep, off road, and rounded profile tyres, I don't think it's going to be an issue. The only thing that might be a problem is that as you raise the suspension you'll get positive camber with no real way to dial it out (yet), you kind of want to run the semi trailing arms close to horizontal. Ps: semi trailing is more of a cross between trailing arms and swing arm suspension, both of which I think got used on VW beetles. Sorry I know I'm being pedantic...
Your vw looks awesome Chris. You might want to put in a roll cage to protect your head though. Maybe a "shelby cobra style" roll cage. You could even hide it under a roof scoop, iconic amongst baja bugs. I can't wait to see this project come together. Be safe and have fun 🤘
Nice snapring spacer on the heim. Don’t worry about the chain haters, you do you. Cutting brakes are what you are looking for. Don’t ignore all the people telling you to put a roll bar in it. Maybe you plan on doing it later, I hope so. But I better not see you doing a wheely without one.
You have my dream job, wish I could do what you do. Told my wife she thinks I crazy. Live the dream brother, for me and everyone who thinks in gears ratio’s and fabricating it out of your mind . And for those of us who spend their days at work and would rather be welding.
Chain drive is totally interesting! Imagine a CHAIN DRIVE long distance rally/Dakar buggy..... I have complete faith you could build, and be competitive in Dakar with a chain-driven buggy.....
For all you who hate on chains, they are the most efficient when it comes to transmission loss. Like 1-4%. That’s why they are still king when it comes to bicycles, since it’s human powered, any loss of power would be dramatic. The only problem with chains is they are less durable and can potentially be dangerous if they get flung off. Chris can just pack some extra chain and make guards where needed. I think chains are perfect for his smaller scale projects. I also appreciate that he keeps the scale small. Even though he’s over half a million subscribers, he is still working in his little shop and makes stuff that a normal guy could contemplate putting together. The scope of his projects are not out of reach for the average person and that is why I think his channel resonates with a lot of us. Many of my favorite automotive UA-camrs have grown too big for me to feel connected to. Their projects too big and expensive to be anything more than a novelty.
So many years ago the starter died in a tiny garage way up in the alps on my gt550 . Me and a friend tried to bump start it down the side of a mountain while it was still nice and warm but of course no luck .. I would have loved me some chain drive back then😅. So you do what so ever makes you happy on your builds Chris & laugh at the chain drive haters.
Not sure if anyone else agrees but an FSAE/Formula Student-style car would be extremely interesting with your amount of creativity and knowledge. I understand it would be a large project but would be well worth it in the end.
So many people are probably Auntie chain drive because the first 5 minutes of your test video, a chain popped off. Also to probably because these guys grew up pushing their dirt bikes and four-wheelers through the woods because they couldn't get the chains back on lol. I just get annoyed by the noise, lol. That being said, I liked all of your projects. Everybody is different. This particular project is going to be amazing! I can't wait for each episode to come! This is so cool.
The steering brakes you are referring to, are called Tractor Brakes where I grew up. I have seen this done with three pedals, two small pedals with a small gap between them (each attached to its own master cylinder) and one pedal that bridges the gap and allows you to press both of the other pedals at the same time. - I hope that makes sense. Another option is to use a dual acting master cylinder and separate calipers with a large lever to activate one side or the other at a time (much like a drift brake system except for the type of master cylinder). As for a differential, look at the Miata Gen 1 stuff, they are still easy to find, gears are still available and they aren’t too expensive.
I look forward to these videos every day and I wish I could do something like this myself but being on disability really limits my life..... Wish I had a neighbor like this. Keep up the great work.... 😁👍 Edit: I have no issues w/ a chain driven system as long as it's not 12 feet long.... 😂 Edit 2: You can always do a 2 lever "e-brake" system so you can steer when doing wheelies or make an e-brake lever that moves left and right instead of straight back to do the same thing.... Can't wait to see what this thing is capable of when it's done. 👍
Similar situation here. I am severely disabled and i loved building things, i still 3d design and print but this channel and similar really fill the void !
@afslayer me too man! I mostly like my rc stuff but I've gotten down in the garage floor many times for different projects like last year I finished a electric gokart and recently changed all the rotors and calipers and pads on the wife's jeep and I tell u those big ass wheels are a piano to get back on with only 2 arms haha
Nothing wrong with chain drive! Dirt bikes still have them! Chains get difficult when long distances are involved. The truck project/concept was awesome the only thing I’d recommend is nylon slipper rails to stop chain slap on the long runs. Excessive chain slap exerts excessive pressure on parts (brakes parts). Reference overhead cam setups, high speed chains with no slap. Seem to work there 😂 Keep it up, your channel is progressing nicely. And a awesome coffee watch in the morning for me 👍👍 Your format with explanations is very good! And your projects are useful and not “click bate” for “likes” 😮 I’ll shut up now 😊
My corn picker 1943 year has used the same chain and will work next year. We use it each year my grandpa bought new. In fact it has 7 chains operating it. Normal maintenance consisting of lubricator and adjustment if necessary. Lot of use. So yeah chains come differently sizes. Great show. Thanks.
I've had cut breaks on my baja bugs, and they are great for doing some fun turns. You could definitely use them while in a wheelie, but I think it would just add a lot of unneeded stress. I think you should build it with the spindel set up, not a diff. Make sure it does wheelie before you get worried about trying to stear the wheelie. I Love the new project. I swear every video I watch of yours gets better and better. Keep up the great work.
Don't listen to the haters dude, build what YOU want to build. The people that like it for what it is will support ya. Keep up the awesome builds bud :)
Dude keep doing it how you want and ignore the haters. Can’t wait to see this one! Please tell me your painting the shell?! Candy orange would look unreal!
I'm not a fan of how LONG the chains were for the 4wd on the trophy truck. However, you made it work and it worked well! To heck with the haters, you're knocking these projects out of the park, who are they to tell you no?
I very much enjoy your builds. I think people forget how good a chain can be considering 60% or more engines have a trimming chain and many other vehicles use chain for many other parts. Keep up the great work Amazing stuff you build 👍
Chain operation is awesome! It shows that it can be an advanced project with simple methods. And as you said yourself, it is much easier to experiment with different ratios! As always, it's really fun to follow your projects. Every Sunday night I wait for a new episode from you to be released so you can watch it and enjoy! It's incredibly inspiring what you do and I myself do a bit of rebuilding motorcycles and old mopeds, tuning etc... Not on the same scale as you but what you do is really neat! Like I said, inspiring! Greetings Dennis from Sweden.
Most Baja Bugs have their trunk/hood cut out and modified to fit the engine & pipes, you should remove a good portion of the back lid from the shell to make room for the engine
You do these however you want! I along with, a lot of others, are tickled that you show nearly exactly how and what you doing!!! Your machine is definitely to be applauded!! I wonder if you are machinist, at your day job, especially these hubs that you just made for this, they looked amazing!!!!!
Build it however you want. Don't worry about haters comments. The name for the independent rear brakes is "turning brakes" I think it would be awesome if you were to put in a diff and do them. There are single lever (push/pull, L/R) and dual lever (separate lever for each wheel) can't wait to see what you come up with.
Haters saying "Why chain drive!?" then having to replace Polaris diffs every 500 miles. (It's okay I unfortunately own a Polaris.) I think they forget it's a custom build. Chain drive is tried and tested for DECADES. Keep on keepin' on my man. Make it happen.
24:41 as for the brakes for a wheelie. You can use a push pull lever. Push to activate the left rear brake and pull to activate the right rear brake. I’ve built a couple for a customer for his sand rail.
I like your thinking, in the way that you design as you go! I like your chain drive systems, as you said, they’re easier to adjust drive ratios. Wheelies are for a straight line… drop the front end, turn when needed, and wheelie on again! I think that you would end up not liking the hassles of driving with a diff in the sand!?! This is my first comment, keep up the good work!
With something like that, you'd want as much as an inch of toe in on the rear. It'll add a ton of straight line stability. Just make sure both sides are exactly the same or it'll be very tail happy in the corners.
Nothing wrong with chain driven mate, love your ideas been watching your video's for over two years now keep doing what your doing brother. Much love from Aotearoa New Zealand 🙌👍
Great work, great idea. I think you should switch to a BMW boxer twin to keep with the theme. That way you don't need to do a chain drive differential because of the orientation of the engine.
Keep the chain drive you don’t need to steer doing wheelies you’re going to kill your self with your head sticking out of the top trying to steer with brakes awesome project this one hits home my dad and granddad where some of the best vw mechanics in Mississippi 👍👍👍
Look up a Baja roof scoop.. that would be a cool way to get a real roll bar and still make it look legit. I wouldnt be thinking about wheelies, and brake turning without thinking of the likely case of you rolling it.. which will be deadly without a real rollbar.
My electric ZTR mower (building V3 this winter) is chain drive. Basically 2 separate gokart setups, one for each rear wheel. Chain wears out? replace. Done. Easy / fairly cheap.
A nice short chain drive is a efficient and strong way to go, It's the 5 ft long ones that get problematic. Something like this, chain drive is a great option.
Coming from someone with a full sized tube frame long travel baja a cutting brake is quite literally the most fun thing you will ever use I would highly suggest looking into a diff for it I’ve got a cutting brake laying around if you want it as well
Hey Chris, really enjoy watching you build your projects. It'd be cool to see you try a 5 link rear or trailing arm radius arm set up sometime. Keep up the good work!!
A miata diff may be good for that space. I've seen vids where it's quite easy to remove the innards from the diff housing, drill it and attach a sprocket, to convert it into a chain-driven diff.
This project is sweet!!! I used to have a rail buggy for the woods, it's the transmission in a buggy that has gears so u can stop each side indefinitely of one another. Look up pictures and videos of rail buggy transmissions and suspension. That at least will point u in the right direction hopefully!!! Again love the project
Screw those negative comments, your build are all bad ass chain drive or not, besides , don’t super bikes use chains still and they can go over 200mph chains are strong , to all those people leave your negative comments to yourselves, you’ll just jealous!
Cutting brakes is the name you're looking for. Find a small clutch style posi carrier and make a sprocket bolt to it, that way you have enough posi to stay straight but enough slip to cut
You should make your own diff for this so you can put a locker in it. At the size we're talking here a locking diff would be pretty expensive, unless you make it. For the locking action, you could have either a pin system that locks the axle gears or a fixed small gear that drops in manually and locks the two axle gears.
Regarding the chain drives Chris, for me I am so impressed with your fab work every project you build I love watching your journey of creation, I feel with your skills and abilities though that I would love to see you progress to just one car engined machine even a VW or a v6 or straight 4 or 6cyl gearbox and diff with tailshaft or using a bike engine./with shaft drive, I know that you have the skills mate, I would like to see you open your horizons into a wider hobby and grow (basically start playing with big boys toys) no insult intended, but I think you can go very far with your creativity in the fab work you do and in doing so the new people you will meet will give you vastly more opportunities and confidence in building different styles of off road and on road projects Regardless your fab work and creativity always keep me interested. Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺
I can see the descent about chain drives on projects like the trophy truck. Although I totaly get why you did it. Just to prove it can work. And it does. But a chain drive on projects like this are perfect. Simple, versatile, adjustable, easy to work on, and reliable. TBH I'm not really a big fan of belt drive systems. They're finicky, require a lot of maintenance, and you have to get the springs in the drive pulley just right or they slip too much. Just keep doing your thing Chris. It's gonna turn out badass and the shit posters will watch it anyways cause you do great projects. Period.
OML!!!! Why on earth would you decide to do a chain drive once again like the majority of motor sports enthusiasts and or builders? You must be out of your mind 🤯 Figured I’d hop the bandwagon so we can both get a laugh out of how ridiculous this sounds 😅 Keep doing your genius builds and thanks a lot for sharing brother 👊
Don't be sad from comments about "how horrible chain drive" is , i think thats easiest and cheapest way how to transfer power, it's easy to repair, and easy to edit gear ratio. You're doing amazing job and you do it better than other youtube channels about buggies which i watching. So, please continue making awesome beast :) Thx for content you make and greetings from Czech republic.
Yeah I don’t see nothing wrong with chain drive do what is easy for you and what you in joy building amazing work but keep up the good work 😊
I used chain drive with my mini monster truck build..hold up to the abuse well
yeah, chain drive is what you know, and is easiest, so why not stick to it. also, that's what is on the bikes these engines come out of anyway. works for your crotch rockets, works for little (and big) buggies too.
You can cover chaindrive to make it better than gears. Chain sealed in oil like motor cam chain lasts so incredibly long, sometimes even longer than the engine itself
Only downside being noise, even that can be muffled
Chains rock 🤘
Chain drive is cool it's simple and provides endless gear possibilities
I swear he needs his own tv show! He builds the coolest rides we all wish we had as a child! I like the fact that as your followers grow your still building stuff where you started years ago! No over top fancy building with the latest, and greatest.
Chains are fine easy to replace and a lot easier to build with. I have never been so excited for a build. I cant wait to see it on the trails.
I know you've been doing this for years and years now, but I'm regularly shocked at how skilled you are with that tubing bender! Your skill is really exceptional! Also, *this* is how you do an ad for Arc Droid... I definitely wouldn't mind having one of those around!
Those arc droids are the shit . If I was still doing a lot of fab , I'd have one for sure , easy to operate for a computer idiot like myself. I had a plasma cam , too much tech for me . I sold it.
I like watching you construct your ideas into reality. I really don't care if they are chain drives or not. it is your project, build how you want it.
Just build what you want to build and the loyal folk will still be here, cheers!
The trailing arms turned out sweet. I really like the mini trophy truck. This Baja bug is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see you rip it. Thanks for another great video
He’s smashing it 🔥
I think it's looking great! Fabricators have the most common sence & imagination out of all people. To be able to create without plans or prints . It's just how we do it . I built my current house from thought in my head . I thought everyone has it , not true . Awsome watching & learning new shit all the time ! Between you & eithan at grind hard my mind is blown.
EVERY SINGLE TIME you start a new project, I can only think of how much I'd love to take it on a long drive, AMAZING work my friend 🤘🏽🔥🖤
My favorite creator.no doubt
Yeah insane projects
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The suspension you used would be called a Semi-trailing arm design.
A true trailing arm suspension has the two piviot points of both arms in line with each other.
That doesn’t affect camber as it goes up and down. Because the piviots are perfectly horizontal to the chassis.
Now a semi-trailing arm suspension is a mix of a trailing arm suspension and a double wishbone suspension. (Transverse)
This is because the piviots are not parallel with the horizontal axis of the chassis. The piviots are angled and would create a shallow X pattern if you continue the pivot angle lines.
(Hopefully this is making sense so far)
The “Correct” angle is kind of a grey area for these suspensions as it depends what you’re trying to accomplish. And the biggest reason these suspensions are no longer used is the squat characteristic they have on acceleration.
The squat changes the camber and toe. (This can be beneficial or detrimental depending on the setup and desired result)
Typically most automakers used a 15-20 degree sweep angle.
The “ideal” angle is dependent on the roll center of the chassis.
If you take both trailing arms and pull them up like the suspension is fully loaded down. You will see the axis the wheels rotate on will intersect eachother in the middle of the chassis near the ground.
If you know the roll center, then you can dial the sweep angle of the arms in to get the intersection point to be dead on to the roll center.
There’s a lot of stuff I left out and a lot of stuff I over simplified but I hope that helped you or anyone else reading this.
Good luck!
1000000% you lost him on this but great to see someone knowledgeable in fab post finally
Not quite, the sweep angle together with the track width and semi trailing arm length, and even wheel size all determines the roll centre. The big detriment to semi trailing arms is a thing called jacking which can cause the suspension to go into droop and lift the vehicle whilst cornering, the other is on long travel or RWD vehicles negative camber gain can be excessive meaning you lose traction. With 10 degrees sweep, off road, and rounded profile tyres, I don't think it's going to be an issue. The only thing that might be a problem is that as you raise the suspension you'll get positive camber with no real way to dial it out (yet), you kind of want to run the semi trailing arms close to horizontal.
Ps: semi trailing is more of a cross between trailing arms and swing arm suspension, both of which I think got used on VW beetles. Sorry I know I'm being pedantic...
I feel like he might have experimented with a torsion tube supported arm like in the actual VW's. Would have been cool.
Your vw looks awesome Chris. You might want to put in a roll cage to protect your head though. Maybe a "shelby cobra style" roll cage. You could even hide it under a roof scoop, iconic amongst baja bugs. I can't wait to see this project come together. Be safe and have fun 🤘
Agree
I so enjoy every time you start a new build, if you want chain drive build it that way.
Nice snapring spacer on the heim.
Don’t worry about the chain haters, you do you.
Cutting brakes are what you are looking for.
Don’t ignore all the people telling you to put a roll bar in it. Maybe you plan on doing it later, I hope so. But I better not see you doing a wheely without one.
I know you have a lot of trust in chain drive. I truly love you for it. Really man. You are the only one pushing it.
One of the best youtube channels there is brilliant look forward to every build 👌
chris dont lisen to the keyboard warriors.everything you build is just a joy to watch.much love bro.t.from scotland.x
Right as I was about to saysomething about the driveshaft clearance, you realized the problem and made a beautiful solution.
Nice.
You have my dream job, wish I could do what you do. Told my wife she thinks I crazy. Live the dream brother, for me and everyone who thinks in gears ratio’s and fabricating it out of your mind . And for those of us who spend their days at work and would rather be welding.
Chain drive is totally interesting!
Imagine a CHAIN DRIVE long distance rally/Dakar buggy..... I have complete faith you could build, and be competitive in Dakar with a chain-driven buggy.....
Just do what you enjoy doing. I enjoy watching the process regardless of how you do it.
This is gonna be cool! And them people complaining about how you build things should get their own channel and build their own stuff. ✌️
For all you who hate on chains, they are the most efficient when it comes to transmission loss. Like 1-4%. That’s why they are still king when it comes to bicycles, since it’s human powered, any loss of power would be dramatic. The only problem with chains is they are less durable and can potentially be dangerous if they get flung off. Chris can just pack some extra chain and make guards where needed. I think chains are perfect for his smaller scale projects. I also appreciate that he keeps the scale small. Even though he’s over half a million subscribers, he is still working in his little shop and makes stuff that a normal guy could contemplate putting together. The scope of his projects are not out of reach for the average person and that is why I think his channel resonates with a lot of us. Many of my favorite automotive UA-camrs have grown too big for me to feel connected to. Their projects too big and expensive to be anything more than a novelty.
YES! Another win for team chain drive!
Fun fact...skid-steers are chain drive.
Chain drive, differential whichever you've proved you can build whatever and be successful, great skills 👌 ☮️
Turn brakes will add another dimension of fun to the driving experience!
No questions about the chain drive. They work great 👍 keep it coming!
So many years ago the starter died in a tiny garage way up in the alps on my gt550 . Me and a friend tried to bump start it down the side of a mountain while it was still nice and warm but of course no luck .. I would have loved me some chain drive back then😅.
So you do what so ever makes you happy on your builds Chris & laugh at the chain drive haters.
You’re the builder, the keyboard warriors are going criticize regardless. Do things your way!!!
Not sure if anyone else agrees but an FSAE/Formula Student-style car would be extremely interesting with your amount of creativity and knowledge. I understand it would be a large project but would be well worth it in the end.
Everything Chris has ever built have been really cool hes one nan in a shed so personally i think hes a bad ass backyard mechanic
that is a cool build cant wait to see it finished
You be you. It’s your project, who cares what anyone else thinks. I wish I had the skill (motivation) to do the things that you do. 😊
So many people are probably Auntie chain drive because the first 5 minutes of your test video, a chain popped off. Also to probably because these guys grew up pushing their dirt bikes and four-wheelers through the woods because they couldn't get the chains back on lol. I just get annoyed by the noise, lol. That being said, I liked all of your projects. Everybody is different. This particular project is going to be amazing! I can't wait for each episode to come! This is so cool.
The steering brakes you are referring to, are called Tractor Brakes where I grew up. I have seen this done with three pedals, two small pedals with a small gap between them (each attached to its own master cylinder) and one pedal that bridges the gap and allows you to press both of the other pedals at the same time. - I hope that makes sense. Another option is to use a dual acting master cylinder and separate calipers with a large lever to activate one side or the other at a time (much like a drift brake system except for the type of master cylinder).
As for a differential, look at the Miata Gen 1 stuff, they are still easy to find, gears are still available and they aren’t too expensive.
I look forward to these videos every day and I wish I could do something like this myself but being on disability really limits my life..... Wish I had a neighbor like this. Keep up the great work.... 😁👍
Edit: I have no issues w/ a chain driven system as long as it's not 12 feet long.... 😂
Edit 2: You can always do a 2 lever "e-brake" system so you can steer when doing wheelies or make an e-brake lever that moves left and right instead of straight back to do the same thing.... Can't wait to see what this thing is capable of when it's done. 👍
The idea for the brake sounds good to me!
Similar situation here. I am severely disabled and i loved building things, i still 3d design and print but this channel and similar really fill the void !
@afslayer me too man! I mostly like my rc stuff but I've gotten down in the garage floor many times for different projects like last year I finished a electric gokart and recently changed all the rotors and calipers and pads on the wife's jeep and I tell u those big ass wheels are a piano to get back on with only 2 arms haha
Nothing wrong with chain drive! Dirt bikes still have them! Chains get difficult when long distances are involved. The truck project/concept was awesome the only thing I’d recommend is nylon slipper rails to stop chain slap on the long runs. Excessive chain slap exerts excessive pressure on parts (brakes parts). Reference overhead cam setups, high speed chains with no slap. Seem to work there 😂
Keep it up, your channel is progressing nicely. And a awesome coffee watch in the morning for me 👍👍
Your format with explanations is very good! And your projects are useful and not “click bate” for “likes”
😮 I’ll shut up now 😊
Ich liebe diese Musik..und alles was du machst. Seit 3 Jahren folge ich dir eifrig.🤩
My corn picker 1943 year has used the same chain and will work next year. We use it each year my grandpa bought new. In fact it has 7 chains operating it. Normal maintenance consisting of lubricator and adjustment if necessary. Lot of use. So yeah chains come differently sizes. Great show. Thanks.
That top portion of the trailing arm looks SICK 👌🏻👌🏻
It's crazy how much tube work you have to do but your definitely proving chain drive technology. I aplod you bro. Wow
Bro!!!! You are a true artist in your craft!!!! Wow!!!!!
I've had cut breaks on my baja bugs, and they are great for doing some fun turns. You could definitely use them while in a wheelie, but I think it would just add a lot of unneeded stress. I think you should build it with the spindel set up, not a diff. Make sure it does wheelie before you get worried about trying to stear the wheelie. I Love the new project. I swear every video I watch of yours gets better and better. Keep up the great work.
Don't listen to the haters dude, build what YOU want to build. The people that like it for what it is will support ya. Keep up the awesome builds bud :)
Chain drive works don't worry about what other people say you keep doing you and we will keep watching your awesome builds
The turning brake is where it’s at my man!
Dude this is a sick project it gonna be a rocket! Your attention to detail is on another level 👊
Dude keep doing it how you want and ignore the haters. Can’t wait to see this one! Please tell me your painting the shell?! Candy orange would look unreal!
you're always making one awesome toy after another, keep up the awesome work fam.
I'm not a fan of how LONG the chains were for the 4wd on the trophy truck. However, you made it work and it worked well! To heck with the haters, you're knocking these projects out of the park, who are they to tell you no?
Chris… I HATE VW Bugs, yet this thing is AWESOME! Nice work! Chain Drive is FINE! Screw the haters!
You will have to cut open the back fenders on the sides and just keep a bit of it. The build looks great and can't wait to see it running.
I very much enjoy your builds.
I think people forget how good a chain can be considering 60% or more engines have a trimming chain and many other vehicles use chain for many other parts.
Keep up the great work
Amazing stuff you build 👍
Chain operation is awesome! It shows that it can be an advanced project with simple methods. And as you said yourself, it is much easier to experiment with different ratios! As always, it's really fun to follow your projects. Every Sunday night I wait for a new episode from you to be released so you can watch it and enjoy! It's incredibly inspiring what you do and I myself do a bit of rebuilding motorcycles and old mopeds, tuning etc... Not on the same scale as you but what you do is really neat! Like I said, inspiring! Greetings Dennis from Sweden.
I love this build! Awesome job! Thank you for the videos!
Most Baja Bugs have their trunk/hood cut out and modified to fit the engine & pipes, you should remove a good portion of the back lid from the shell to make room for the engine
Killing it man! I’m not sure why people don’t like chains they are lighter than gearboxes full of oil..
You do these however you want! I along with, a lot of others, are tickled that you show nearly exactly how and what you doing!!! Your machine is definitely to be applauded!! I wonder if you are machinist, at your day job, especially these hubs that you just made for this, they looked amazing!!!!!
I love that youre doing a chain drive and how much its bothering people. 😂
coolest project yet imho... I always had a thing for baja bugs
It looks sick so glad I was subscribed so I can witness the whole build
Love all your builds!! You make some sick stuff!!!
I love the classic rock background instrumental 🎉🙌💯😎🙏👍
Build it however you want. Don't worry about haters comments. The name for the independent rear brakes is "turning brakes" I think it would be awesome if you were to put in a diff and do them. There are single lever (push/pull, L/R) and dual lever (separate lever for each wheel) can't wait to see what you come up with.
Haters saying "Why chain drive!?" then having to replace Polaris diffs every 500 miles. (It's okay I unfortunately own a Polaris.)
I think they forget it's a custom build. Chain drive is tried and tested for DECADES.
Keep on keepin' on my man. Make it happen.
24:41 as for the brakes for a wheelie. You can use a push pull lever. Push to activate the left rear brake and pull to activate the right rear brake. I’ve built a couple for a customer for his sand rail.
I like your thinking, in the way that you design as you go! I like your chain drive systems, as you said, they’re easier to adjust drive ratios.
Wheelies are for a straight line… drop the front end, turn when needed, and wheelie on again! I think that you would end up not liking the hassles of driving with a diff in the sand!?!
This is my first comment, keep up the good work!
With something like that, you'd want as much as an inch of toe in on the rear. It'll add a ton of straight line stability. Just make sure both sides are exactly the same or it'll be very tail happy in the corners.
He knows what he's doing he's built more than you have.
@jerrywilcox9890
you don't know anything about him.
@@schrodingersmechanic7622 sure I do cupcake I've watched every build cupcake
@@schrodingersmechanic7622 he's built way more then you.he knows what he's doing it's not his first one.
@@schrodingersmechanic7622 go back to your mom's basement little boy.let the adults talk.
Screw the haters and do what you want. I vote yes on the diff and lets see some wheelies with some turning action!!!!
Nothing wrong with chain driven mate, love your ideas been watching your video's for over two years now keep doing what your doing brother. Much love from Aotearoa New Zealand 🙌👍
Sweet!! I love the bug build.
Great work, great idea. I think you should switch to a BMW boxer twin to keep with the theme. That way you don't need to do a chain drive differential because of the orientation of the engine.
As much as it hurts, haters are still fans for giving you views and comments. Build stuff that makes you happy; audience will work itself out 😌
Oh, and hey! In defense of chain drive you can always tell the haters, at least it's stronger than Polaris axles
Very clever use of all-thread, I think i'll borrow that :)
Keep the chain drive you don’t need to steer doing wheelies you’re going to kill your self with your head sticking out of the top trying to steer with brakes awesome project this one hits home my dad and granddad where some of the best vw mechanics in Mississippi 👍👍👍
Use like a polaris sportsman trans. They can be found pretty cheap and they are already set up to use a cvt clutch.
How are you so fun? Love you brother. Don't stop.
Look up a Baja roof scoop.. that would be a cool way to get a real roll bar and still make it look legit. I wouldnt be thinking about wheelies, and brake turning without thinking of the likely case of you rolling it.. which will be deadly without a real rollbar.
Keep up the good work do as many chain drive projects as you want 💯
My electric ZTR mower (building V3 this winter) is chain drive. Basically 2 separate gokart setups, one for each rear wheel. Chain wears out? replace. Done. Easy / fairly cheap.
You should build a 2X2 motorcycle. You've got the skills to make it happen.
Every mini sand rail have chain drive!!!!!!! It’s the best option 😊
A nice short chain drive is a efficient and strong way to go, It's the 5 ft long ones that get problematic. Something like this, chain drive is a great option.
Coming from someone with a full sized tube frame long travel baja a cutting brake is quite literally the most fun thing you will ever use I would highly suggest looking into a diff for it I’ve got a cutting brake laying around if you want it as well
Hey Chris, really enjoy watching you build your projects. It'd be cool to see you try a 5 link rear or trailing arm radius arm set up sometime. Keep up the good work!!
Can't do that with chain drive.
A miata diff may be good for that space. I've seen vids where it's quite easy to remove the innards from the diff housing, drill it and attach a sprocket, to convert it into a chain-driven diff.
excellent friend, you are a teacher
I hope one day to be like you
This project is sweet!!! I used to have a rail buggy for the woods, it's the transmission in a buggy that has gears so u can stop each side indefinitely of one another. Look up pictures and videos of rail buggy transmissions and suspension. That at least will point u in the right direction hopefully!!! Again love the project
Screw those negative comments, your build are all bad ass chain drive or not, besides , don’t super bikes use chains still and they can go over 200mph chains are strong , to all those people leave your negative comments to yourselves, you’ll just jealous!
A ol red neck guy would call it tractor steering the project looks great bud thanks for your videos
I personally love the chain drive builds! Plan on attempting to duplicate the CBR buggy’s chain drive set up.
Cutting brakes is the name you're looking for. Find a small clutch style posi carrier and make a sprocket bolt to it, that way you have enough posi to stay straight but enough slip to cut
I like your project this is very experimental and I hope you finish it in time
You should make your own diff for this so you can put a locker in it. At the size we're talking here a locking diff would be pretty expensive, unless you make it. For the locking action, you could have either a pin system that locks the axle gears or a fixed small gear that drops in manually and locks the two axle gears.
Regarding the chain drives Chris, for me I am so impressed with your fab work every project you build I love watching your journey of creation,
I feel with your skills and abilities though that I would love to see you progress to just one car engined machine even a VW or a v6 or straight 4 or 6cyl gearbox and diff with tailshaft or using a bike engine./with shaft drive, I know that you have the skills mate, I would like to see you open your horizons into a wider hobby and grow (basically start playing with big boys toys) no insult intended, but I think you can go very far with your creativity in the fab work you do and in doing so the new people you will meet will give you vastly more opportunities and confidence in building different styles of off road and on road projects
Regardless your fab work and creativity always keep me interested.
Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺
AMAZING work my friend
i love the chain drive, go for it and it's only one section.
I can see the descent about chain drives on projects like the trophy truck. Although I totaly get why you did it. Just to prove it can work. And it does. But a chain drive on projects like this are perfect. Simple, versatile, adjustable, easy to work on, and reliable. TBH I'm not really a big fan of belt drive systems. They're finicky, require a lot of maintenance, and you have to get the springs in the drive pulley just right or they slip too much. Just keep doing your thing Chris. It's gonna turn out badass and the shit posters will watch it anyways cause you do great projects. Period.
OML!!!! Why on earth would you decide to do a chain drive once again like the majority of motor sports enthusiasts and or builders? You must be out of your mind 🤯
Figured I’d hop the bandwagon so we can both get a laugh out of how ridiculous this sounds 😅
Keep doing your genius builds and thanks a lot for sharing brother 👊