OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
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Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 02:08:54 GMT, "Nathan Collier"
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>"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> This is what I am wondering about Nathan. I know of relatively flat
>> surfaces it should have no problem
>
>they do well even on uneven terrain. its only the really rocky areas that
>seem to get em.
I remember the Banana Splits having fun in them.
No rocks but they looked fun.
>> That's not to knock it it's just that I'm wondering about how it will
>> work for my needs.
>
>if youve got back troubles already, i think the lack of suspension would
>answer that question.
Yeah good point!
>> Be nice if they upped the power and speed and gave it some
>> articulation.
>
>the ones i looked at used a long chain that powered each side. there is no
>articulation since there is no suspension. to build a machine like the argo
>except with a suspension/articulation i think youd end up with a $20,000+
>machine and thats out of range for most. the closest to fit that need
>(assuming you dont need floatation) would be the 6x6 ranger
>http://tinyurl.com/rzlk
I think I'd just go for an M29 Weasel you get everything the Argo
offers including floataion plus you can knock over small trees!
Top speed is only 35 mph but it was a heck of a tracked scout car.
Kinda big for tight trails but smaller than a short bed pickup truck.
I believe they had boegy wheel suspension too!
My trouble is I have to tow whatever I buy. I think a Rhino is at the
upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
<JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote:
>"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:quaepv8eevhjqp9g4c8ugjr60i0r7kon2l@4ax.com.. .
>> This is what I am wondering about Nathan. I know of relatively flat
>> surfaces it should have no problem
>
>they do well even on uneven terrain. its only the really rocky areas that
>seem to get em.
I remember the Banana Splits having fun in them.
No rocks but they looked fun.
>> That's not to knock it it's just that I'm wondering about how it will
>> work for my needs.
>
>if youve got back troubles already, i think the lack of suspension would
>answer that question.
Yeah good point!
>> Be nice if they upped the power and speed and gave it some
>> articulation.
>
>the ones i looked at used a long chain that powered each side. there is no
>articulation since there is no suspension. to build a machine like the argo
>except with a suspension/articulation i think youd end up with a $20,000+
>machine and thats out of range for most. the closest to fit that need
>(assuming you dont need floatation) would be the 6x6 ranger
>http://tinyurl.com/rzlk
I think I'd just go for an M29 Weasel you get everything the Argo
offers including floataion plus you can knock over small trees!
Top speed is only 35 mph but it was a heck of a tracked scout car.
Kinda big for tight trails but smaller than a short bed pickup truck.
I believe they had boegy wheel suspension too!
My trouble is I have to tow whatever I buy. I think a Rhino is at the
upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
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Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 02:08:54 GMT, "Nathan Collier"
<JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote:
>"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:quaepv8eevhjqp9g4c8ugjr60i0r7kon2l@4ax.com.. .
>> This is what I am wondering about Nathan. I know of relatively flat
>> surfaces it should have no problem
>
>they do well even on uneven terrain. its only the really rocky areas that
>seem to get em.
I remember the Banana Splits having fun in them.
No rocks but they looked fun.
>> That's not to knock it it's just that I'm wondering about how it will
>> work for my needs.
>
>if youve got back troubles already, i think the lack of suspension would
>answer that question.
Yeah good point!
>> Be nice if they upped the power and speed and gave it some
>> articulation.
>
>the ones i looked at used a long chain that powered each side. there is no
>articulation since there is no suspension. to build a machine like the argo
>except with a suspension/articulation i think youd end up with a $20,000+
>machine and thats out of range for most. the closest to fit that need
>(assuming you dont need floatation) would be the 6x6 ranger
>http://tinyurl.com/rzlk
I think I'd just go for an M29 Weasel you get everything the Argo
offers including floataion plus you can knock over small trees!
Top speed is only 35 mph but it was a heck of a tracked scout car.
Kinda big for tight trails but smaller than a short bed pickup truck.
I believe they had boegy wheel suspension too!
My trouble is I have to tow whatever I buy. I think a Rhino is at the
upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
<JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote:
>"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:quaepv8eevhjqp9g4c8ugjr60i0r7kon2l@4ax.com.. .
>> This is what I am wondering about Nathan. I know of relatively flat
>> surfaces it should have no problem
>
>they do well even on uneven terrain. its only the really rocky areas that
>seem to get em.
I remember the Banana Splits having fun in them.
No rocks but they looked fun.
>> That's not to knock it it's just that I'm wondering about how it will
>> work for my needs.
>
>if youve got back troubles already, i think the lack of suspension would
>answer that question.
Yeah good point!
>> Be nice if they upped the power and speed and gave it some
>> articulation.
>
>the ones i looked at used a long chain that powered each side. there is no
>articulation since there is no suspension. to build a machine like the argo
>except with a suspension/articulation i think youd end up with a $20,000+
>machine and thats out of range for most. the closest to fit that need
>(assuming you dont need floatation) would be the 6x6 ranger
>http://tinyurl.com/rzlk
I think I'd just go for an M29 Weasel you get everything the Argo
offers including floataion plus you can knock over small trees!
Top speed is only 35 mph but it was a heck of a tracked scout car.
Kinda big for tight trails but smaller than a short bed pickup truck.
I believe they had boegy wheel suspension too!
My trouble is I have to tow whatever I buy. I think a Rhino is at the
upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
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Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 02:08:54 GMT, "Nathan Collier"
<JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote:
>"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:quaepv8eevhjqp9g4c8ugjr60i0r7kon2l@4ax.com.. .
>> This is what I am wondering about Nathan. I know of relatively flat
>> surfaces it should have no problem
>
>they do well even on uneven terrain. its only the really rocky areas that
>seem to get em.
I remember the Banana Splits having fun in them.
No rocks but they looked fun.
>> That's not to knock it it's just that I'm wondering about how it will
>> work for my needs.
>
>if youve got back troubles already, i think the lack of suspension would
>answer that question.
Yeah good point!
>> Be nice if they upped the power and speed and gave it some
>> articulation.
>
>the ones i looked at used a long chain that powered each side. there is no
>articulation since there is no suspension. to build a machine like the argo
>except with a suspension/articulation i think youd end up with a $20,000+
>machine and thats out of range for most. the closest to fit that need
>(assuming you dont need floatation) would be the 6x6 ranger
>http://tinyurl.com/rzlk
I think I'd just go for an M29 Weasel you get everything the Argo
offers including floataion plus you can knock over small trees!
Top speed is only 35 mph but it was a heck of a tracked scout car.
Kinda big for tight trails but smaller than a short bed pickup truck.
I believe they had boegy wheel suspension too!
My trouble is I have to tow whatever I buy. I think a Rhino is at the
upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
<JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote:
>"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:quaepv8eevhjqp9g4c8ugjr60i0r7kon2l@4ax.com.. .
>> This is what I am wondering about Nathan. I know of relatively flat
>> surfaces it should have no problem
>
>they do well even on uneven terrain. its only the really rocky areas that
>seem to get em.
I remember the Banana Splits having fun in them.
No rocks but they looked fun.
>> That's not to knock it it's just that I'm wondering about how it will
>> work for my needs.
>
>if youve got back troubles already, i think the lack of suspension would
>answer that question.
Yeah good point!
>> Be nice if they upped the power and speed and gave it some
>> articulation.
>
>the ones i looked at used a long chain that powered each side. there is no
>articulation since there is no suspension. to build a machine like the argo
>except with a suspension/articulation i think youd end up with a $20,000+
>machine and thats out of range for most. the closest to fit that need
>(assuming you dont need floatation) would be the 6x6 ranger
>http://tinyurl.com/rzlk
I think I'd just go for an M29 Weasel you get everything the Argo
offers including floataion plus you can knock over small trees!
Top speed is only 35 mph but it was a heck of a tracked scout car.
Kinda big for tight trails but smaller than a short bed pickup truck.
I believe they had boegy wheel suspension too!
My trouble is I have to tow whatever I buy. I think a Rhino is at the
upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
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Re: Argo and other 6-8 wheeled ATV capabilities was Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I looked atthe Ranger and it looks like a serious machine.
agreed. the biggest factor in my decision was that i dont like the polaris
front drive system. many swear by it and think its great and i know its
effective, i just dont like it.
> The Rhino
> seems to have better articulation but how well these do in mud or
> handle still water and small streams will really be the key as well as
> the degree of incline/decline that they can handle.
the rhino articulates MUCH better, especially considering that the rear of
the ranger is on a swing arm. the 6x6 ranger is unstoppable in mud because
you have 6 wheels pulling. i think theyre about equal in incline/decline
with the ranger having the edge on traversing since its so wide. thats not
saying the rhino is "tippy", it sure doesnt seem that way......just that the
ranger is as wide as a house so basic physics dictates that it would be
harder to roll although neither would roll easily.
> Now snow is a whole nother matter. :)
they sell arctic cat sleds for that. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:55lepv8ohpilv63f82uf1eisp64dovdp2i@4ax.com...
> I looked atthe Ranger and it looks like a serious machine.
agreed. the biggest factor in my decision was that i dont like the polaris
front drive system. many swear by it and think its great and i know its
effective, i just dont like it.
> The Rhino
> seems to have better articulation but how well these do in mud or
> handle still water and small streams will really be the key as well as
> the degree of incline/decline that they can handle.
the rhino articulates MUCH better, especially considering that the rear of
the ranger is on a swing arm. the 6x6 ranger is unstoppable in mud because
you have 6 wheels pulling. i think theyre about equal in incline/decline
with the ranger having the edge on traversing since its so wide. thats not
saying the rhino is "tippy", it sure doesnt seem that way......just that the
ranger is as wide as a house so basic physics dictates that it would be
harder to roll although neither would roll easily.
> Now snow is a whole nother matter. :)
they sell arctic cat sleds for that. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: Argo and other 6-8 wheeled ATV capabilities was Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I looked atthe Ranger and it looks like a serious machine.
agreed. the biggest factor in my decision was that i dont like the polaris
front drive system. many swear by it and think its great and i know its
effective, i just dont like it.
> The Rhino
> seems to have better articulation but how well these do in mud or
> handle still water and small streams will really be the key as well as
> the degree of incline/decline that they can handle.
the rhino articulates MUCH better, especially considering that the rear of
the ranger is on a swing arm. the 6x6 ranger is unstoppable in mud because
you have 6 wheels pulling. i think theyre about equal in incline/decline
with the ranger having the edge on traversing since its so wide. thats not
saying the rhino is "tippy", it sure doesnt seem that way......just that the
ranger is as wide as a house so basic physics dictates that it would be
harder to roll although neither would roll easily.
> Now snow is a whole nother matter. :)
they sell arctic cat sleds for that. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:55lepv8ohpilv63f82uf1eisp64dovdp2i@4ax.com...
> I looked atthe Ranger and it looks like a serious machine.
agreed. the biggest factor in my decision was that i dont like the polaris
front drive system. many swear by it and think its great and i know its
effective, i just dont like it.
> The Rhino
> seems to have better articulation but how well these do in mud or
> handle still water and small streams will really be the key as well as
> the degree of incline/decline that they can handle.
the rhino articulates MUCH better, especially considering that the rear of
the ranger is on a swing arm. the 6x6 ranger is unstoppable in mud because
you have 6 wheels pulling. i think theyre about equal in incline/decline
with the ranger having the edge on traversing since its so wide. thats not
saying the rhino is "tippy", it sure doesnt seem that way......just that the
ranger is as wide as a house so basic physics dictates that it would be
harder to roll although neither would roll easily.
> Now snow is a whole nother matter. :)
they sell arctic cat sleds for that. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: Argo and other 6-8 wheeled ATV capabilities was Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:55lepv8ohpilv63f82uf1eisp64dovdp2i@4ax.com...
> I looked atthe Ranger and it looks like a serious machine.
agreed. the biggest factor in my decision was that i dont like the polaris
front drive system. many swear by it and think its great and i know its
effective, i just dont like it.
> The Rhino
> seems to have better articulation but how well these do in mud or
> handle still water and small streams will really be the key as well as
> the degree of incline/decline that they can handle.
the rhino articulates MUCH better, especially considering that the rear of
the ranger is on a swing arm. the 6x6 ranger is unstoppable in mud because
you have 6 wheels pulling. i think theyre about equal in incline/decline
with the ranger having the edge on traversing since its so wide. thats not
saying the rhino is "tippy", it sure doesnt seem that way......just that the
ranger is as wide as a house so basic physics dictates that it would be
harder to roll although neither would roll easily.
> Now snow is a whole nother matter. :)
they sell arctic cat sleds for that. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:55lepv8ohpilv63f82uf1eisp64dovdp2i@4ax.com...
> I looked atthe Ranger and it looks like a serious machine.
agreed. the biggest factor in my decision was that i dont like the polaris
front drive system. many swear by it and think its great and i know its
effective, i just dont like it.
> The Rhino
> seems to have better articulation but how well these do in mud or
> handle still water and small streams will really be the key as well as
> the degree of incline/decline that they can handle.
the rhino articulates MUCH better, especially considering that the rear of
the ranger is on a swing arm. the 6x6 ranger is unstoppable in mud because
you have 6 wheels pulling. i think theyre about equal in incline/decline
with the ranger having the edge on traversing since its so wide. thats not
saying the rhino is "tippy", it sure doesnt seem that way......just that the
ranger is as wide as a house so basic physics dictates that it would be
harder to roll although neither would roll easily.
> Now snow is a whole nother matter. :)
they sell arctic cat sleds for that. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I think a Rhino is at the
> upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
the rhino is 1049 pounds. my jeep had no problem pulling it even at 70mph
on the interstate.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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> I think a Rhino is at the
> upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
the rhino is 1049 pounds. my jeep had no problem pulling it even at 70mph
on the interstate.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I think a Rhino is at the
> upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
the rhino is 1049 pounds. my jeep had no problem pulling it even at 70mph
on the interstate.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:stmepvcm3o9alav3i4vi26036mj0ci0qrp@4ax.com...
> I think a Rhino is at the
> upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
the rhino is 1049 pounds. my jeep had no problem pulling it even at 70mph
on the interstate.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I think a Rhino is at the
> upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
the rhino is 1049 pounds. my jeep had no problem pulling it even at 70mph
on the interstate.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:stmepvcm3o9alav3i4vi26036mj0ci0qrp@4ax.com...
> I think a Rhino is at the
> upper reaches of my tow ability wth a light trailer.
the rhino is 1049 pounds. my jeep had no problem pulling it even at 70mph
on the interstate.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: OT wifey amazes me AGAIN
"Scooby Don't" <Scooby_do_not@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Even with buffering all the pounding the
> CD takes will throw the laser out of whack.
once upon a time pioneer used to make a cd player specifically for trucks
for off roading. were these any better about holding up?
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:j7mepvchl4ou29d6s6nks95gpghsrg55gg@4ax.com...
> Even with buffering all the pounding the
> CD takes will throw the laser out of whack.
once upon a time pioneer used to make a cd player specifically for trucks
for off roading. were these any better about holding up?
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com