Homemade Electric Buggy, Ep 4: Aluminum Body Panels

Homemade Electric Buggy, Ep 4: Aluminum Body Panels
In this video I make the aluminum body panels for my homemade electric buggy. Check out the build article for more details: renewablesystemstechnology.co...
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[@JamesBiggar]

I forgot to mention in the build article that the area around the front suspension will be covered with a reinforced silicone rubber sheet during final assembly (similar to thick mud flap material). I'll just cut a slit in the middle to allow the tie rods to pass through unobstructed: renewablesystemstechnology.com/project-blog/building-an-e-crosskart-buggy-body-panels

[@pterodox123]

I've been wondering if there's a reason you like flux core instead of MIG? Is that just what you have?

[@SFA1.0]

Dude this would be perfect to go with a cybertruck. Excellent build so far!!!!

[@tedorr5449]

Hey James, awesome build bro... PLEASE will you let me put some of my electric engines and VESC speed controllers in there to make it have insane performance?? 22s VESC power.... will be insane... ill allow my crew to tune it to the max for you... give you performance like you could never imagine... in return you just gotta let me have me have go....

[@timplett1]

One other recommendation, find some button head cap screws if you can to replace the regular socket head cap screws you are using. Especially for the skid plate, it will keep them from catching on things and getting damage/broken. For the panels where that isn't an issue, it just gives a little more finished look IMO.

[@onesadtech]

This gentlemen is an absolute artist with the jigsaw! Those corner cuts are so clean!

[@fieryspysixty9711]

You're not just a good engineering but a great designer as well. Exceptional work

[@brianswelding]

Jedi skills James! Edit: I cannot wait to see that thing rip!!!

[@lordligt4034]

Perhaps You could place some rubber grommets where the metal sheets make contact. That could reduce noise and friction especially when traveling over rough torrain. It may involve a lot of work, but it may be worth the effort. I think your design and manufacturing is incredible and I greatly admire your talents. Greetings from Cuba

[@fabricationnation8052]

I thought the same....I built a buggy with a sheet metal body and the worst part 8s the rattle and vibration.....I tried to take steps to take care of it but...

[@GHOSTndMACHINZ]

I love this man’s videos time passes by so fast, every time a piece fits perfectly, me: Letss goooooo 😂. I think it needs to be suspended a bit higher but this thing looks good before its even finished. Good job bro

[@ballerblocks]

This is the best build on KZbin, the thoughtful design, the fact it's an electric buggy with all the futuristic angles and what I love most is the inbuilt practicality of having a double floor with drainage and the windshield. Genius

[@ThingsYouMightLike]

This is just too well done. Subbed to see this one through. I don't know why more creators haven't delved into off road go kart electric builds.

[@chris_1337]

Looks fantastic James! Looking forward to seeing you drive it!

[@romanominghi2990]

This Guy is a genius. No more to say...

[@theecstatic9686]

Duder you have obviously been doing this for a while and I really like watching you work.....

[@Moose254]

So satisfying seeing the pieces fit together!

[@user-iy3ie1xw6i]

Everything is done very accurately without preliminary modeling in 3D!? Very cool!

[@MACHIN3]

He has built it in 3D. Just an insane skill set this guy has built.

[@etw8864]

You are AWSOME!! I love the build!!

[@jahangirkohari7973]

You are amazing James, you are my inspiration may Allah bless you always. Keep growing brother

[@DuncanAitken]

Outstanding work, James! Absolutely amazing.

[@13orangeleaf]

Just incredible building skills,knowledge,understanding , and application! Loved every minute of the video!

[@g.Narly555]

You make it look so easy!

[@maxbar4166]

This is a very nice build, i cant wait to see it move!

[@SandyWalsh]

Completely badass. Great work James

[@kaimanacopperfield1278]

So cool. Can’t wait to see it drive!

[@user-lg5hn4jg2r]

Отличный инженер и мастер в одном лице. Класс!

[@cjkenning]

Looks awesome! Love it in the bare sheet metal...

[@WileHeCoyote]

LOOKING BEAUTIFULL AS ALWAYS BUD!!! like a OFFROAD CYBER KART

[@mkeyx82]

These videos of yours are incredibly insightful.

[@jameslyons1978]

Totally beautiful can't wait..

[@bvid7504]

Damn the precision, you are Amazing Artist

[@hillbillyhangover]

You sir are a master craftsman!!!! You are so talented! Great job!!!

[@jonaswimmer2763]

First of all awesome work ... a tip from my side turn the screws arround take the nut on the underside and the hex on the top if it gets dirty and you need to remove panels for some reason you will have a hard time getting your hex key in the dirty screw ... a nut on the other hand will be easily grabbed by some pliers even if it is rusted or stripped out✌️ respect for the work greetings from austria

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

This is turning Awesome!!! I got the name for you *CYBERBUGGY*

[@datodaisuke2315]

Cant't wait for the test run video. I'm a new fan of your art work

[@shoking9825]

trust me some karen that has no skill will come and go mad lad on this guy this guy has more skill than my whole family

[@sonsrc1326]

Looking sick mate

[@Zeeshan_d3vil3yes07]

You are great bro made like cyber truck

[@sirjamesmonsterliveshere8969]

wow. between myself and a couple of folks that I know, we might actually be able to make something like this. one day.

[@benyahiamohamed9230]

Nice work

[@L3ViSTRAUSS]

You are a true artist!

[@brettfullmer8914]

Incredible work

[@kandemiryildiz8185]

Very great Job!

[@SAM-yn9jv]

I just watched you build the e-bike and now this ..omg ur a beast

[@StudentTrader]

Dude this is amazing!!!

[@fabiomurolo4044]

Riesci a creare sempre delle vere opere d'arte.... bravo davvero 😉

[@MrSoutarson]

you have incredible talent. Thank you your videos are really exciting

[@Skiridr22]

Wow it’s just amazing

[@rostravelventure]

You can put sheet foam with the adhesive backing on the back of the panels to dampen the noise/vibration.

[@JamesBiggar]

I used neoprene spacers instead, more durable.

[@jonahmfunk9744]

This is incredible

[@RV-ub6tw]

Hell yeaahhh!!! Can you make ironman suit too?????????

[@JamesBiggar]

I wish

[@cardanolive9486]

excellent work incredible

[@atsekjoker]

You have skillz man !

[@chrisdoucs]

Very impressive Design. ;- ) Great Work.

[@adrianolarescu5129]

Great job dude, waiting to see it running in the forest

[@hadiasgharnezhad8804]

WOW, Superb

[@LincesaMiko]

I love this! ❤️

[@mirzacapitan]

good work

[@RayFinkle]

I think I would add some sort of dampening material between the metal and the frame to eliminate the sound of the sheet metal against the frame. Fantastic work though!!

[@JamesBiggar]

Already mentioned that. Thanks.

[@shotsrodder]

Very cool 😎

[@bharathnat8955]

Looks amazing ..... ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥

[@stevenpleasant5834]

Hi James real nice buggy you built I like it I want to build some thing like it some day but I want it to be a 4x4 buggy the only thing is I do not understand electrical ant way cool build.

[@GR-os9bs]

Put silicone between plates will give them hear more friendly.. anyway omg I watched your every single video, greetings from Asia

[@lucaslopesdasilva6737]

dude you already got my like, for the amazing and beautiful design of the car, bro, I want to congratulate you for the amazing work, and this car really, refers to a futuristic car, and I want to see the final result of it

[@DetroitMicroSound]

May want to back some of your larger panels in deadening mat, to stop them making a lot of noise. Nice work!

[@JamesBiggar]

Or add rubber washers during the final assembly - cheaper. The stereo is going to drown it all out anyway

[@DetroitMicroSound]

@@JamesBiggar could do, for sure. And the more mounting points you have, the quieter the large panels will be. 👍

[@JamesBiggar]

Yep. 99% of that rattling noise when I pick up and drop the front end is just from the floor pan - it's only tacked in the corners atm so it's flopping against the crossmembers in the field. It'll be drilled and plug welded when I tear everything down to weld the chassis completely.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

@@JamesBiggarYou got it sorted out, sounds like to me. 👍

[@HimanshuYadav-zk3by]

Wow great sir

[@noorulhudakhan964]

Brilliant

[@paulrogers1536]

Love it

[@franciscowashington2155]

Beleza muito bom 👍👍👍😎😎

[@i.khan.b]

Someone from the Americas needs to sponsor him. @jamesbiggar Don't let the specsheet out or the video copyrights to anyone. Big fan of your skills.

[@traxtortibidoxtor8032]

Cool!

[@ildarmen747]

Awesome

[@maris22435]

Super!

[@AYKIRISER]

WONDERFULL

[@CMBProjects]

Really clean work, amazing!! Are you going to install a spoiler on the back?

[@JamesBiggar]

For sure

[@user-fb9pl8sy4d]

Дуже круто!🤘

[@tanujpatsupe1790]

Nice

[@Opificio_angiolino_fishing]

Sei bravissimo

[@sandovalandrade1701]

GOSTEI DO SEU TRABALHO. 👍🇧🇷

[@miguelpagansr6128]

that's a really nice build sir, i like the design the only that worries me is all of the rattles other than that its an awesome build so far can't wait to see it done my friend. thanks for the videos and please keep them coming and ride safe.

[@JamesBiggar]

I don't understand why people are worried about noise from the body of an off road machine. This isn't a passenger vehicle built for cruising quite suburban communities. It's built for tearing shit up. Don't worry about the noise. It's not your problem. It's not a problem at all. Things that move make noise. Accept it.

[@miguelpagansr6128]

@@JamesBiggar I guess you’re right now that I know the purpose and the fun you’re going to have with it.

[@SaifAli-ii6gp]

thankiu bro

[@marelinhorj7955]

Muito bom...

[@siva-no4fn]

Up coming Elan Mask

[@DanielChristiansen]

Hi James, i've built a similar buggy ( see my channel) and after the first drive I added o-rings in between the panels and frame on each bolt. The noise from the plate vibrating against the frame was deafening.

[@JamesBiggar]

Yeah I plan on adding rubber vibration isolation washers between the panels and chassis during final assembly. Most of that rattle when I drop the front end in the video is actually coming from the floor pan, it's only tacked at the edges and bouncing against the crossmembers in the middle. I'll drill and plug weld where necessary when I weld the chassis complete. Everything else is secure, but it is like a drum now.

[@jon-williammurphy9780]

Will you use button heads or countersunk hardware in the end?

[@andreaskayser8369]

Wahnsinn ! ! !

[@IM-ce7zc]

Awesome build. One tbing remains a mystery though :) you have added a pretty sealed roof while keeping the bottom parts implemented with a metal mesh. I was wondering what the thought behind it was -- from one side, it looks like you are making this beast ready for a ride on a rainy day, from another it will go all wet inside from the water coming from the bottom.

[@chris_1337]

He used the mesh to provide airflow for the batteries, which are going to be on either side of the seat

[@JamesBiggar]

What Chris said. The roof isn't sealed at all. It's just a shield to add some protection to my head in case of a roll and keep the rain from dripping directly down my neck. The windshield is self explanatory. The body panels protect from flying debris. There are no doors. It's not intended to be completely sealed from water. Passenger vehicles aren't even hermetically sealed. If you drive into deep water, the water is coming in unless you're in an amphibious vehicle. Unless it's submerged, then no water is coming into the bottom. There's a solid skid plate blocking splashes and debris. I installed that at the beginning of the video. The battery and other components will be sealed or otherwise located out of harm's way.

[@jon-williammurphy9780]

@@JamesBiggar why the foam tape on the windscreen? Prevent rattle?

[@MaviMantar]

Respect :)

[@deviprasannapadhy1108]

Wating for your video ❤️ When it will go for final test drive ?

[@taktop5589]

Dayyyyyyuumn

[@v.k864]

One day you will build a company of cars

[@user-vi6kr2hk6c]

Круто !

[@gregorypierson9801]

Hello when do you think the plan for ELECTRIC CROSSKART will be available on your shop? thanks

[@bylolo4964]

Super beau

[@chadleysnippers7002]

Could you please do a 60s formula one styled car🥺 with an electrical drivetrain of course🙏🏼🥺😊

[@MuratTYlmaz]

Hi, good job James! I have a question about. which steel did you made of frame? like St37, St44 or St52, CroMo ? thanks.

[@abdelkaderbena2810]

🔥🔥🔥

[@rabugento69preparacao2t6]

Adorei o projeto teria como me passar as medidas do projeto

[@danmantyla3315]

What do you do with a vehicle like this? Where do you drive it? It's awesome but I'm just curious. Sand dunes?

[@JamesBiggar]

Anywhere off roading is permitted and 4 low isn't required. Deserts, logging roads, gravel pits, atv/utv trails, frozen lakes, etc. Or a dirt track. Crosskarts are technically racing machines, but I'm too old for that.

[@joserolandsancheromero4440]

Esperé mucho por este video y ESTA EXCELENTE!!!!! 🎊🎉🤤❤️❤️

[@user-gq7mm6fp6h]

Aluminum or iron panels? Acrylic plastic windshield?

[@JamesBiggar]

Aluminum, polycarbonate. Read the video description

[@brettkarling5671]

Do you ever sell your builds? I would love to buy one of the electric bikes you built.

[@modalpinjol3971]

INDONESIA LIKE😉

[@Didar.Kussain]

👍