First Real RIP on the MINI TROPHY TRUCK Build!!

[@alexdombi-weridetwo]

That has got to be one of your coolest builds yet. When it was going, it was RIPPING! Can't wait to see what's coming next 🤯

[@trevormiller1366]

Yep if it's not broken you're not trying and don't forget if the passenger doesn't 💩 a little then you're not playing hard enough either!😂

[@insAneTunA]

Very cool. I think that you can be proud of yourself with the result. 👍

[@Frorideism]

Heeeeey now! Honestly mad respect for you doing this build, must be an awesome feeling being able to absolutely rip some trails on something that you built, and that you can send it quite hard too, so nice. 😎 Oh and by the way, the RAW & Ano blue color-play is so good, please don't paint this thing

[@isaneterrier6678]

Hello your buggy is SUPER. I have to look the video of the building. Kris

[@Rccrawlerhobbyplus]

Amazing work man 🔥💪💯

[@kevinsellsit5584]

*MASSIVE WIN FOR TEAM CHAIN DRIVE* Speaking of team...you should be very proud to be one of the BEST one-man teams on KZbin! When you get home, please go back to your (first one I think) front hub actuator video and read my comment. I'm a mechanic from the days when *every* accessory on cars were vacuum operated from the wipers to the headlight doors to HVAC controls, and I explain the simple, cheap, clean and reliable way to use engine vacuum to lock the hubs. So, I give this project a 9.985 out of 10 (-.01 for the hub actuators that WORKED! and -.005 for the creative use of red clay as a rust preventative coating) ha ha P.S. Watch the frame closely on the bumpy stuff video to see where to add gussets' before you paint.

[@ESW116]

Looks like without a doubt more impressive and capable than people were expecting. Based on your footage only thing I can so is that the suspension seems really soft and the rear especially was bottoming out everywhere. Otherwise really enjoyed following this project since the start!

[@eric5250]

Farmers don’t have time to tighten chains. Get some agricultural chain!

[@JETHO321]

This comment needs bumped.

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

That's because they spend all their time complaining about the weather.

[@aserta]

Also, as someone else noted, your driving skills have gotten WAY, way better than in the early days. You're taking the corners better, you know when to brake and when to push the vehicle now. Good job man, you're really coming into your own!

[@konx69]

I agree. I think it's a combo though. Driving skills aligned with a better built machine. 😉

[@phoenixarizona8441]

​@@konx69he does a great job on all his Build better than a lot of the internet trolls in the comments that haven't ever built a buggy let alone drive one building your own buggy and riding it's way better I've built several buggies been riding 33 year's

[@alexdombi-weridetwo]

It's really cool to see how the three of us filmed the same things but ended up with very different videos. Some of the same clips were used and you pieced them together in to a cool storyline. Let's do it again soon!

[@phoenixarizona8441]

What you ride

[@gbessette40]

Chris, you are the chain drive king! Very impressive that it performed so well on its maiden voyage! You da man!!

[@brandenwilson5586]

I usually don't watch all the driving videos but this one definitely kept my attention. Love the build!

[@damyomotorized7338]

Wow , I Love your project, trying to build mine too

[@davidnetherway4734]

your driving skills are coming along nicely they are growing along with your builds great to watch keep them coming and have you tried just locking the rear diff while in 2wd it might help a fair bit

[@peternelson48]

Don't believe he has a rear diff.

[@briankuhn7396]

There’s no diff. It’s literally solid bar stock. It would be interesting to see a different implemented into a build like this, but just because I want to see how he does it.

[@aserta]

Desperately needs moon buggy style fenders. :)) Good work man, you built a really cool medium sized truck. edit: for the chain sections where the chain's too close, you could do what some of the guys in the recumbent bicycle world are doing. Essentially a wedge made out of PTFE that pivots off the center and keeps the chain apart regardless. The shape i most commonly see is akin to those scythe sharpening stones from back in the day.

[@timothyobrien1850]

Wonderful, a master piece. None the less may is suggest front fenders of some sort.

[@Beardest_Fishing]

For stock out of the box, that suspension is not bad! Definitely needs stiffer springs, it got worse the more mud that got caked on. I’d maybe add a turn of compression on the front and maybe 2 in the rear along with the stiffer springs. Looks good and sounds even better.

[@toddabbott781]

You really need fenders

[@michaelmain1990]

I would slow down the rebound on the rear looks like its pushing the rear up pretty hard off the jumps. Yep you can really tell the rebound needs tamed on the trail ride camera from the bikes view

[@jerrywilcox9890]

He knows lol.

[@DirtGearTv]

Your co-driver/navigator looks lost 👀

[@takerkanefan108]

Man this build came out awesome, great job. I hope your next big build is overhauling the VF-1000, it could be your introduction to using a car engine without having to worry about building another frame from scratch

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Those 4 or 5 panel rear view mirrors work great for buggies

[@johnmorgan1629]

Looked like it was handling those jumps like butter smooth, which was like the mud was like driving on butter.

[@oceanpathway]

If I tell you that I don't want to see u on the next Dakar rally... I'm definitely lying to you That would be so cool 😎

[@GaisaSanktejo]

Thats a great set of runs you had there, but I did notice something you may wish to address Chris, and thats putting boots over your shifter sticks etc to prevent gunk falling into the tunnel, other than that, FANTASTIC! I recall your complaining about the mirrors being useless, I can think of two options; First: Mudguards! Second: maybe using a rear camera mounted just below the rear roof frame and a dedicated monitor to allow "rear view" would help a bit?

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

either that or move the mirrors inside the rollcage in maybe the top corners...

[@EdwardRoss-tb5hz]

Awesome! X2 on tuning the suspension but we know you'll figure it out!!

[@robandkampenny181]

Bound rate looks spot on on the rear but the rebound rate needs slowed bro. Sweet build 👍

[@kenjohnson5498]

Like you said before you may want to consider a few fenders lol

[@joebufford2972]

Great idea to shield those primary air filters not only from the rain, but the mud is the bigger issue here

[@matthewanderson7766]

You definitely should've put fenders on it even if they were attached to the spindle 😂😂

[@ln_]

كان افضل مشروع تابعته من بدايته كل الحب والاحترام لك ❤ هذا هو المشروع الذي احلم ان احصل عليه😊

[@robertmccully2792]

Don’t have the money to buy one, build it. Don’t having the driving skills, build one to drive. Not a mechanic, teach yourself. Very impressive!

[@olavikuriks2324]

Hi! First time commentator, but I have been watching this build from the beginning, very cool project. :) But I need to say, that your suspension is a bit off, specially rear one. I personally would adjust rebound a bit stiffer. At the moment suspension throws rear up from the bounces, I would slow down the rebound, compression seems quite ok, it catches rear quite good. Slower rebound would affect also how your nose dives down during landing from bump, as nose already starts to dive when rear gets its upward energy from bump and slower rebound compensates that with the mass of suspension arms and wheels. P.S. English is not my native language, I hope I was able to explain, what catch my eye from this video. :)

[@RandysRides]

hahaha !! Two words...mud guards. That thing is SIC !! I still think it needs a body, though. :)

[@choypunk7443]

You need to put some mudgaurd on your radiator pan

[@kinkong1961]

If I were you Chris I would re-mount the mirrors further up the post to the top of the same post not sure if they are clamped so you can just slide them up the tubes that would be an easy fix by the way the trophy truck is awesome you might want to put some windshields on it and some mudguards that way you will stay nice and clean lol that place sure was muddy but that's half the fun all the best from john from rugby UK.

[@Cynical...]

Wait a second, don't try and tell me Rick from DirtGearTV is not Steve Morris' son. They look similar, act similar, talk similar and even have the same goatee! We live in a simulation I swear...

[@bucklebrushjones1969]

Good to meet you had a blast at durhamtown. Hope you get the chain situation figured out.

[@MrArcticPOWER]

It doesn't matter which way you wire those fans, they will never be enough. You need some decent Mishimoto or Spal fans, these cheap ones are absolute garbage.

[@memorris2]

If you had better cameras, this would have been an incredible video! It blurry 90% of the drive.... but the rig seems like its running great, just need to stiffen the suspension a ton

[@gamerduck3707]

Finally you tested this beast out and damn does it go🤘, and I see you trust your builds way more then before bc you were flying xd, BUT please tune your shocks, slow down your rebound on the rear and stiffen up the front, I think this would help you not go nose down every jump

[@spyder7758]

maybe it's time for some fenders?

[@dmayse1000]

haven't watched the full video yet bud... but u might wanna take some old semi truck mud flaps and make some fenders that can take a beating

[@kirkpoulin2011]

I love your work and videos. But the camera is so pixalated it's hard to watch. Keep up the good work

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

One word: FENDERS Awesome video and awesome build!

[@distant4766]

Just my opinion but you gotta start yelling out "get some" as you crest the jumps. It helps you land better. 😂

[@thercbarn5001]

Very nice! Maybe it's time to add some d rings for recovery? Or better yet. A tow truck! Mike c

[@denniswilder3878]

Nice thing about chain drive.bring a chain breaker so if you did have a problem use the chain from the front. And extra master links.

[@OddlyTugs]

Make snorkels for the air intakes! They are popular in Australia because they get the air intake above the dust on those long ass roads!

[@dirtyhooliganmx4337]

That's awesome man would like to see you build something with Trax

[@DktheWelder]

What a machine! So capable and no breakdowns, the brake lines minor . Your driving is awesome too

[@ÁREAJ27]

Fantástico amigo que divertido!!!

[@jeeplvr2000]

Very nice build. I'm jealous.😁

[@dirtbikemike2956]

2nd

[@josealmeida8731]

That mud gonna rust those welding joins faster than the grave yeard ninja

[@philipkaegi2911]

for that its untested, it rips. that so cool!!!!!all that hard work paid off

[@carlsugrue521]

well done your careful thoughtfullness while building turned into a gentle beast. Amazing, looked like you had an air shifter😃

[@FullMetalMountainBiker]

Looks like you need some little front fenders for the mud, and some of those tear offs for your lenses

[@bluestripes1]

make the rear stiffer so it doesnt plow so much in 4wd

[@agoodplumber]

always a good day when you're on the mud, thing looks awesome

[@davidjessee7701]

Fenders

[@tyleralexander5976]

Such a sick toy man! Gotta feel great that you designed and built it 100% solo. The rear looks very heavy. Maybe it needs heavier springs or just some valve adjustment? Could be totally wrong, but that's what I can see. Thanks for sharing!

[@SCOTTYDP77]

Make some mudguards for them front wheels dude

[@vovamuntyan3524]

At last😊

[@Salvotummy77]

Great vehicle, very good 💪

[@D-DAY]

Very successful test well done

[@BatFastard01]

Mudguards could be advantageous. 😉

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

I bet you wish u had fenders now 😂😂😂

[@Eury9819]

next step fenders and body panels 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tomscara]

Incredible built Chris 😍 such a great job ! Do you plan on adding mudguard in addition to the new paneling ? Can’t wait for the next video on the mini trophy truck

[@westlion6393]

The speedometer seems to not be working😅

[@heartsky]

Your engineering & fab skills on display, impressive & well done! And good driving too.

[@berbandis]

Love the SAFETY THIRD sign, I see someone is a Mike Rowe fan.

[@nao_tomori]

i wonder if your rig would be better with one of those 5 panel panoramic view mirrors. might not get as muddy and you could still see around you

[@Henrik.Yngvesson]

You have to make a body for it!

[@cleavitt977]

Very good video! Thanks for all the awesome content and genius ideas that you come up with and share with all of us that watch these videos Chris keep it up

[@miketriesmotorsports6080]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Trophy Truck day!

[@KendrickDent-z4h]

Ya need mud flaps n windshield

[@Fabrice1970]

You need some fenders or mud guards

[@kyles5513]

That thing is a beast! And man that track and those trails looked like tons of fun. Great work man.

[@mr_ninj4918]

This guy for years have been motivating me to save money and start a homemade buggy project, I guess I'm now old enough ( 20 ) to start one! I've been watching your videos since 4-5 years ago when me and my friends built a 3 wheel motorized drift bike, but we didn't continue with the project because we had little money and everyone was telling us to stop because it's dangerous and that we would end up in a crash, anyways, I'm now old enough to start my own buggy project, I've learned lots of information from your videos, I appreciate that so much!

[@oze-bikes4life663]

Congrats on that epic Build 👏 👌👍 Atleast now you know where to put extra panels to protect from the extreme mud splatter & spray. Maybe even some 1/2 Wheel Mudguards may work even better. Alot of fun I bet.

[@charlcoetzee93]

That mud is ridiculous

[@drewanderson8279]

Hey can you explain what the plungers are for? And how they work to lock the hubs. I don't think I ever saw that in a build episode. Thanks

[@davidthehillbilly7995]

The hubs are from a Ford Ranger/Exploder and engage with vacuum, thus the plungers....

[@drewanderson8279]

@@davidthehillbilly7995 thank you

[@fred-san]

wow seems to work well... rearview mirror / mud: a fine, articulated mesh, which would open downwards - causing mud to fall? ceramic oil additive test, liquimoly on a'azone, for low speed and compression

[@MrPlumber27]

Dude !!! I’m 53 and have just started building stuff , i bought a lathe , milling machine , press brake , tubing bender hydraulic and manual , drill press , i need the plasma 3d printer thing . I absolutely love all your videos and i think you are one of the best fabricators around !! To be so young and so talented!! I also have a huge mig welder and a tig welder . I’m learning on my own and hopefully i can teach myself. I’m a master plumber so I’m pretty mechanically inclined . Dude that trophy truck is unreal !!

[@madeinbrazil01]

Show de bola amigo

[@bryduhbikeguy]

You did an Awesome job with the buggy Chris ! So glad you had some good clean fun with it ;). Well...at least it was Fun.The cart looked so smooth over all those hills and trails. Congratulations !

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

Not like I'm a fan expert but just spinning fans backwards would still not cool radiator enough. Pusher fan or a pulling fan has blades pitched in opposite directions??? I could be wrong and ok if you tell me so

[@jamesgnarkill3112]

Nicely done sir!!

[@robcates2383]

This is such a cool "TRUCK", I never liked mud, this looks cool, down the trails!! Almost want fenders, or, some bodywork over the tires,!! Hauls butt!!

[@puff427]

Great vid..I have a early suzuki 4 stroke GS 750 I wanna put in a frame for my 1st build.now I'm retired gotta find a new hobby..b safe.peace

[@davidspilman531]

Nothing BROKE 👍make some Flared fenders I think it would work and look good did you have a go pro on the front Extension going up the hill checking your gears ? Well so much for that you did brake a Brake line but work hard work paid off for the whole Project

[@konx69]

Long time viewer/subscriber here. I know go pros don't do any justice when it comes to terrain steepness. Just wondering what the pitch of the slope is on that hill climb you did in the mud... Side note... I love the way you do your build videos by giving a simple explanation of the future footage of you implementing your vision. What you do works, you should be proud. It's a select few that can envision, implement, and also carry out a project like you! 🤙

[@horstszibulski19]

Seems that this vehicle is your masterpiece by now, quite reliable and powerful! That brake line can be booked under prototype testing... 😉😂👍

[@boydco6587]

Trophy Truck?

[@syuaibnazri]

Looks like once you've done tuning rebound and compression on that suspension (especially rear shocks) you will be ripping that cool thing even more. Nice one 👍

[@roadboogalabuilds5318]

Once again great job Chris looks awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@pinoyDIY72]

It’s really what we call a very excellent build bro 👍congratulation