Marcus's 87 warrior thread

Marcus · Aug 16, 2013

I don't want to pollute my introduction thread with updates and since I'm doing so much n such a short time I figure I will get this out of the way..

All my powder coating is done by me at my work. Sand blasted, 7 stage wash system then powder coat typically black.

From here I'm thinking of powder coating the hubs once I can get some wheel bearings ordered. And at some point in time ill rebuild the carrier and powder coat that as well.. Going to try using a heat gun on the plastics tomorrow to see if it gets rid of any of the fading going on. Also thinking of ordering the black and red alba nerfs off eBay. Also going to be looking into a new seat cover, as this one is kinda meh.

88WarriorBoy · Aug 16, 2013

use a razor blade and it works super well it will take some time but produces and an awesome result http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJb5IPOx2l0

Marcus · Aug 16, 2013

88WarriorBoy said:
use a razor blade and it works super well it will take some time but produces and an awesome result http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJb5IPOx2l0

Thanks I'll definitely look into that as well!

Marcus · Aug 19, 2013

Yesterday I heat gunned my plastics and then buffed them to a gloss came out not too bad. Still a hundred times better than faded ugly looking plastics.

On my plate for this week is the skid plates. Deciding between using .090 or .125 thick aluminum. I'm thinking I can have the a arms and the main plate drafted and hopefully on the laser cutter by Friday so I can get them mounted Saturday.

Took it bombing around my yard this weekend too. Can only get midway thru third gear but I'm still trying to get used to having this higher center of gravity compared to what I've been used to. I love the amount of torque it has in second gear to get the ass end loose. This next pic is how it sat after some **** head neighbor decided to call the police on me.

Mathius · Aug 19, 2013

I have that same shifter on my 490.. lol

jeffsyfm350x · Aug 19, 2013

Looks real good man..

88WarriorBoy · Aug 19, 2013

I'm liken the look dude

Marcus · Aug 19, 2013

Thanks man! I haven't jetted the carb yet but when my quad warms up sometimes it has a high idle and sometimes it's fine? Would that be some sort of adjustment screw or do you think I still have more gunk in the carb

88WarriorBoy · Aug 19, 2013

Yeah the idle screw on the side of the carb it is a decent sized Phillips head screw with a spring between it and the carb

jeffsyfm350x · Aug 19, 2013

Marcus said:
Thanks man! I haven't jetted the carb yet but when my quad warms up sometimes it has a high idle and sometimes it's fine? Would that be some sort of adjustment screw or do you think I still have more gunk in the carb

Theres a air mix screw on the bottom of the carb it in a awkward spot you need a flat head bit to adjust it..

Gus · Aug 20, 2013

Marcus said:
On my plate for this week is the skid plates. Deciding between using .090 or .125 thick aluminum.

If you have a choice, go with .125 for sure. I built mine from an old sign, which was probably .090, and it's great, much better than no skid plate, but it dents pretty easily. I'd definitely go thicker if i could.

Marcus · Aug 20, 2013

Gus said:
If you have a choice, go with .125 for sure. I built mine from an old sign, which was probably .090, and it's great, much better than no skid plate, but it dents pretty easily. I'd definitely go thicker if i could.

I'm glad you said that because I was going to go with .090 to start. But really it's no big deal. Once the cad drawing is done I can just remake the part as many times as needed til I get it right.

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