Which is the cheapest and best motor for winch challenge?

[robkav]

As the tile says what do you boys think is the cheapest and best motor for doing challenge's

My money is on a scrap disco and a whitbred frame

http://www.whitbread-offroad.co.uk/roll_cage_challenge_trialer_spaceframe.php

[generation-x]

hi rob

wot sort of challenges are you thinking of doing?
wot sort of budget do you have?
do you want to build or buy a truck?

Simon

[boss]

disco bobtail/truck if you already have the disco.

[landroverkeith]

i reckon a nice 88" series 2a with a v8 would do ya proud

[Disco Matt]

I'm waiting for a challenge spec Suzuki X90 to turn up. There have been a few modified examples in various magazines, sooner or later someone will try competing with one.

They're small, light, can use most Vitara chassis bits. The potential is there for a talented fabricator to turn one into a competitive truck.

[mass199]

90 truck cab or trayback.

 99% of competitors can't be wrong.

[ben-dent]

90 truck cab or trayback.

 99% of competitors can't be wrong.

this is true but they aint the cheapest vehicle

[boss]

lol could it not be that

A) 99% of competitors have no imagination
B) 99% of competitors have no other skills other than turning a spanner
C) 99% of competitors could be considerd sheep?


i am a beliver of the masses cant be wrong but this is an acception as the 100" plus wheelbase vehicles have been winning alot lateley.

its like saying a landrover is the best off roader, but its not, it depends on the application.

[mass199]

A 90 might be more money to buy but most parts you'll need are cheap and easy to get hold of.

You could buy a 90 fit the parts you need and get out and compete in a short space of time.

If you want something different good on you i say, but it's going to take a lot of work.

What about a Suzuki sj 

[TDi90]

WAHEY... the can is open and the worms are everywhere...

[TDi90]

An audi allroad gets my vote...

[Jake]

There are two good choices
100" chassis tube frame.  More stable than a 90 under speed or steep desent or Suzuki sized body on strong axles.
Both have huge advantage in the field

 :D

[Range Rover Blues]

I'm waiting for a challenge spec Suzuki X90 to turn up. There have been a few modified examples in various magazines, sooner or later someone will try competing with one.

They're small, light, can use most Vitara chassis bits. The potential is there for a talented fabricator to turn one into a competitive truck.

I'd have thought that strength and light weight would be important in a succesful winch challenge truck, so I'm surprised no-one has used the 'Zuk before.

[Saffy]

not a td5 80inch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SumoX01MGvE

[robkav]

I reacon the whitbred/disco is the biz as its light and wont get damaged panels etc but can it be made road legal? and would it fit in a standard garage?

[ben-dent]

I reacon the whitbred/disco is the biz as its light and wont get damaged panels etc but can it be made road legal? and would it fit in a standard garage?

yes although it might need an SVA depending of how the space-frame and body is mounted to the chassis (crossmember and outriggers),

and yes it will definatly fit in a single garage ( a mate has a 88 inch whitbred space frame trialer in a single garage and thats got loads of room)

[dxmedia]

Why not a 4 wheel steer mog 404 and just not bother with the winches?

[Jake]

Why not a 4 wheel steer mog 404 and just not bother with the winches?

You'll still need winches, possibly even 3 of them to be competitive
Check out the Mitsimog for the proof.
 :D

[robkav]

I want one just need to get a cheap scrap disco