Bat Buggy,1000cc Batmobile Fail

Another test of that bat buggy resulting in a broken axel but the other work made it a lot better. Here's a link to building the rear axel • 1000cc Crosskart/Off R...
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[@matui6983]

Please keep going with all the upgrades and modifications because that is nothing short of a weapon that has to be completed.

[@DktheWelder]

It is cool and has potential thanks for the comment I need to get on with it

[@kurtz260]

I am enjoying all the videos of your toys and your thought process on making them better so I vote for more videos

[@kiarawhalen1544]

The hydraulic press bit was funny haha

[@andersson.l.e]

But what glorious 10 seconds. I think I recognize your subtle reference to a hydraulic press channel.

[@matthewnunn79]

I love the batmobile reject, keep it going, keep breaking and fixing it with more strength and also might be a good idea to talk to Chris at Rather B Welding about rear setup 😁

[@DktheWelder]

Yeah he does a good job and his stuff is really solid .

[@clintonbeasy6609]

You're a good dad getn the apprentice helping you out good work on the buggy we all enjoy your projects!

[@hyster16t]

Keep at it mate👌 Laughed at your press channel impersonation too🤣

[@biagiopasseri6189]

That is a beast mate, have to keep going🤙love ya vids but where's that hammer cam gone🤣

[@DktheWelder]

Ha need the hammer cam back!

[@MakingStuff]

Can't wait to see it fixed and running!

[@DktheWelder]

A bit more work ahead but hopefully it will work well

[@jumpercabledadz]

Awww bummer man! That thing is gnarly though! Can’t wait to see you drive it again!

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks 👍

[@bloodsweatandtearsforeverl9833]

I suggest a golf cart rear axle, great job on the build, looks amazing

[@DktheWelder]

I don’t know if a golf cart axle will handle 125hp plus wheels 5 times the size haha. But I do definitely need something better!

[@bloodsweatandtearsforeverl9833]

Or better yet a tractor axle would handle more torque, the right one would bring the tires closer together too

[@BruceLyeg]

Good thing you used your PPE when using the chop saw! I think there's too much offset on the back wheels

[@Vegas5302]

Man I love the videos keep them up thank you for making me smile and inspiring me to get creative

[@nfg_fpv]

1:04 nothing beats the good old safety squints 🤣

[@DktheWelder]

Yeah I kinda forget people are watching as I’m doing stuff, maybe I should focus on safety a bit more? Or do you think a just keep doing it dodgy?

[@theideasman6018]

@@DktheWelder look after you're body man , you only get 1

[@rickburnout666]

Great try but you'll get it sorted soon. my friend had a SV1000 buggy but with independent suspension and diff fitted, what is the wheelbase of yours?

[@DktheWelder]

It’s 2200mm wheel base . I really don’t want a diff haha

[@iamkian]

This looks like so much fun. And welcome to the hydraulic press channel I love that channel too :-) I would love to see more about this buggy. so please fix the axel!

[@DktheWelder]

Alright will do !

[@demonhuntermoonwolf244]

If you ever decide to build them for sales, let me know! I would love to be the first person to own one of your bad to the bone Batmobiles. Loved it as a reverse 3- wheeler as well. But I think you have something very special. Keep on building and inspiring others like me! And if you can find an old Smart Fortwo, it might have a much stronger setup for your application.

[@DktheWelder]

It’s honestly not very well built I mostly made it from scrap , it would be cool to make another one with a bigger budget and do it all properly but keep it the same look👍

[@lumotroph]

Hell yes we want to see more of it

[@ProlificInvention]

Heck yeah! Keep going on it! Front brakes, maybe some suspension...or not...thing is beastly.

[@blainerohlfs]

Personally I liked it better as a 3 wheeler! But it’s still sweet and I like the content, might need to go full independent rear suspension on that bad boy

[@AtimatikArmy]

more stable as a 4 wheeler

[@DktheWelder]

The 3 wheeler was cool but it’s more of a gimmick really I think the only advantage is it’s lighter . Also when you turn the whole thing leans and losses a lot of traction, I might have to go to independent rear suspension but it will be heavier and need to be really strong to hold the massive rear wheels , more testing needed I think 👍

[@AtimatikArmy]

@@DktheWelder I think you just need a stronger rear axle and you'll get more "slide action"!

[@BarryGrumbine]

I wonder if you could work a differential in there somehow? I got no idea how, but I'd like to see what you come up with.

[@FixedAFT]

love it. one thing tho. how is the front suspension holding up with just a dampener? shocks don't lift weight. they do a little when they are new but once worn in they wont push out anymore. you need some type of spring to lift the suspension, and the shock itself slows the movement of the spring to stop bouncing. they work in tandem. spring lifts weight. dampener (shock) restricts the spring from moving to abruptly. like a braking effect

[@FixedAFT]

you can buy shock with a spring around them. they're called coil-overs or sold as load springs for the rear shock replacement on trucks

[@DktheWelder]

They are air shocks there is like an air bag inside them that does all the spring work, like a mount bike shock I can pump them up or let them down depending on how high I want it they work pretty well , coil overs would be better for hitting jumps but these were free so I will stick with them until they blow👍

[@FixedAFT]

@@DktheWelder ahh i see i didnt realize they were air filled! good call

[@alaska4229]

Would love to see more of this

[@FixedAFT]

Some ppl have said it but i think the solid axle broke because of the wheels speed difference when turning combined with the large tires (heavy+Traction). In order to cut a hard turn the inner tire must break traction with the ground. This needs to happen because, within that turn, the inner tire travels less distance than the outer to move around center.. short an simple something has to give. smaller tires would break traction sooner saving your axle. To run such a wide tire, traction is difficult to lose. Having an open diff through the turn would allow each wheel to travel at different speeds, preventing the excess torsion on the axle

[@DktheWelder]

Yeah exactly, I have just built another axel that I’m almost certain won’t break even if I’m turning on the road but we will see

[@FixedAFT]

@@DktheWelder cant wait to watch it my friend!!

[@Vegas5302]

Man please bring it back in the future can’t wait to see your solution for the axle

[@DktheWelder]

I might have to go with a solid axel I really didn’t want to because of the weight but those massive tyres take some turning!

[@Vegas5302]

@@DktheWelder Those are definitely some massive tires not to mention quite a bit of power in front of them might take a while to chase the weak links but once it’s all dialed it’ll be worth it definitely👌👍🙂

[@argonaut405]

I’m curious how is the driving experience is compared to the trike ? Is one more fun than the other?

[@DktheWelder]

I think the trike was more fun actually, this was just faster because of the grip

[@WrathChild-NZ]

nicee, let me know if you need a drone operator to chase the buggy around or something

[@DktheWelder]

Yeah that would be cool . I will let you know next time it’s going

[@constant333]

Very nice build

[@MrTexaspete30]

That thing is sweet I'd say keep on going with it

[@jthoney]

We need you to get some actual reliability out of it!!

[@DktheWelder]

It’s the most unreliable thing I have but it absolutely flys when it’s going so light weight. Needs more time and money put into it which I need to get motivated to do!

[@Hellsong89]

My guess is it failed when you went sideways with it. That extra load was enough to snap it, for looks of right next to weld seam as usual. Get equal thickness tube as axle and press in reinforcement in bearing points. This should gibe you light weight and strength where its needed.

[@brucebaxter6923]

I’m not as good as you and haven’t even tried building one. I do however keep thinking of the old Volkswagen dual trailing arm front suspension, except the upper arm connects over the top of the front wheel and the lower connects above the axle inside the rim dish. Not really what you were looking for, I keep looking for clearance.

[@DktheWelder]

I had an off-road buggy VW based once that had that front suspension, I think a lot of racing buggies still use that style. Arms are just easier to make I think

[@brucebaxter6923]

@@DktheWelder Stronger too

[@petermines3575]

Cool. More please.

[@TKAero711]

Such a crazy cool gocart, you should flip the axel to be under the swing arm. It will give you a few inches of ground clearance.

[@DktheWelder]

I did have it the other way up but it was too high , but it is a bit too low now

[@99milesaway41]

Man I love that machine, but I have to know where you got those tires!

[@DktheWelder]

They are speedway tyres I widened some car rims to fit them on, my boss races speedway and the throw the tyres away after a race or two so they were free

[@99milesaway41]

@@DktheWelder oh alright, very nice. Appreciate you getting back to me about it 👊

[@onelanedesign]

Hi from Hot Phoenix Az USA.. The 2 wheels may add more stability turning and coming down after a jump BUT, The original design ( 3 wheeler) looked better. why not try making trans axl 1 unit running 2 wheels with the look of 1 wide wheel? Think of the bat mobile.. just a thought') luv your out the box thinking and channel. I DIG IT'

[@DktheWelder]

That is a cool idea! Once I get the axle fixed I need to do some tests to see if the frame flexing is a problem. It is great getting everyone’s advice on what to do👍

[@campingjc]

Cool ride

[@SluSharkND]

More, please.

[@jasonkerr8557]

Keep it going I wanna see more

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks I’m building the new axle at the moment

[@motorradfreundekrumbachsachsen]

You built a really cool vehicle! On the rear axle you will be forced to use a differential.

[@DktheWelder]

I really don’t want a diff will ruin the skids haha

[@FixedAFT]

@@DktheWelder steal a limited slip from a 2500 dodge truck. replace ring gear with sprocket build sheet metal around spider gears to contain the oil

[@terryj257]

An independent setup, would be a solution. Another solution is to make the swing arm, hold the motor, and have a single pivot point, in the middle, with a panhard bar, on the rear. Then your chain won't fall off, with the flex. It is a simple modification, on a go kart, with a rear swing arm, for people, wanting to go rock crawling, with a go kart. But in your case, with the engine not already on the swing arm, not so easy. You would need to make a longer swing arm. Pretty much starting over, but not 100%. I understand completely, if you don't consider this option.

[@DktheWelder]

The motor on swing arm is a lot of unsprung weight . Independent would be good but will need to be strong, the swing arm setup should work once the axle is sorted . The chain came off because the axle had moved, what is a pan hard bar? Thanks for the comment

[@brucebaxter6923]

Awesome 10 sec.

[@MBAKERY92]

Maybe you should IRS system for this batmobil

[@DktheWelder]

I might have to but it will need to be tough to handle those big tires

[@MBAKERY92]

@@DktheWelder maybe but you handle it cause we know that.maybe you can find some utv whic crashed one on front and (sorry my english is notnperfect) you can use rear IRS axel

[@theideasman6018]

Man that thing is awesome. Very impressive lol. The old pipe couldn't handle the jandle a. At least you didn't get covered in shit ha haa

[@DktheWelder]

There is a lot of torque going on there 125hp plus massive tyres just tore that pipe in a few seconds haha

[@bradcomer627]

Yeah, letting you you know, more of this thing. It will be fawking awesome if you did it.

[@tazyt3388]

Bugger mate you’ll fix her though cheers

[@quinnobi42]

This is a bit of a pet peeve of mine...but you spelled axle axel. Axle = thing on car, Axel = person's name

[@DktheWelder]

Sorry about that I’m guessing I have written it wrong all the way through I will try change it

[@quinnobi42]

@@DktheWelder yeah, no problem. You don't have to change it or anything if it's too much work. I probably should have said that it was just something to remember in future.

[@DktheWelder]

@@quinnobi42 thanks alot for your comment though I really need to keep my standards up!

[@nickthelebo]

Lmao keep it up man we all been there

[@DktheWelder]

Thanks, when are you putting some more videos out? You do some cool stuff

[@nickthelebo]

@@DktheWelder soon bruz making a plenum atm ... gunna have a call oround this week and see if I can find a telma retarder used ;)

[@shanehathaway2791]

Fix it and go ripp some more kool looking buggy go go go…

[@DktheWelder]

I’m working on it at the moment 👍

[@generalgreen77]

Prime the bat mobile!!! Needs to be done mint b4 you stop. Can’t do 1/2 job harry

[@DktheWelder]

When I built this I had no money , I’m getting a little from KZbin now so I can build it better hopefully next test is better!

[@generalgreen77]

I myself have a few play toys in the works and understand the cost while supporting a family as well... love the build, looks like lots of fun!!!

[@motoXcR]

axle*

[@DktheWelder]

Whoops

[@walterbargersr3402]

Build a chromoly axles

[@DktheWelder]

Yes that might be the answer to keeping the light weight I’m after but also strong enough!

[@WoLpH]

What a badass girl! :)

[@DktheWelder]

Haha yes she is

[@founddeadrepairz6433]

👍×💯

[@crisc6289]

Bad builder