RC51 Powered Off-Road Car

Bajatex · 10-05-2006, 5:38 PM

Hello to all,

I am brand new here looking for info on the RC51 engine I am using in my car, yes car. I am about to do the wiring and was wondering if I can get away with not using the stock ignition switch. If so, how do I go about it? I am also curious about any of the engine management systems available for the RC51 (Dyno Jet etc..) Is there anything else I need to know about the wiring to get this thing to run? Here are some pictures of the car.

Thanks for any help,

Bajatex

SomeStrangeGuy · 10-05-2006, 5:58 PM

Wow...I can't help you but damn thats an interesting looking ride you got

you work for Baja Designs or just like their stuff?

phobiaphobe · 10-05-2006, 6:01 PM

Pretty cool little transaxle you've fabbed up there.

Nice toy.

Bajatex · 10-05-2006, 6:05 PM

Yes I work at Baja Designs. Thanks for the compliments. The rear end is something I came up with using part of the Jeffco reverse unit.

Thanks,

Bajatex

ND4SPD · 10-05-2006, 9:56 PM

You need a set of Sato Banzai's for the exhaust

Nice scoot

SomeStrangeGuy · 10-05-2006, 9:59 PM

So does anyone know about the OE ignition switch?

No transponders or anything special that I know of, not on the US models..

SomeStrangeGuy · 10-05-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Pretty cool little transaxle you've fabbed up there.

Those are the cams

ND4SPD · 10-05-2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

So does anyone know about the OE ignition switch?

No transponders or anything special that I know of, not on the US models..

I wouldn't think it matters since the US models don't get HISS.

Just curious...why the RC motor? Torque?

rokitt51 · 10-05-2006, 10:29 PM

That is nice. Hopefully i will have pics of a 51 powered go cart in about 2 months.

Bajatex · 10-09-2006, 4:54 PM

I will be using this car in Baja and the High Desert so I wanted an engine that would have torque but still rev. I think it will have better drivability in the technical terrain than an inline engine. I also love the way the engine sounds and makes power.

Bajatex

I was told that if you don't use the stock ignition switch the computer goes into some sort of anti theft mode. Is this true?

SomeStrangeGuy · 10-09-2006, 5:26 PM

I do not believe so? I think what you are speaking of is true for the UK models. That anti-theft mode is disabling the fuel system and some other bits I believe.

gt702 · 10-10-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

I do not believe so? I think what you are speaking of is true for the UK models. That anti-theft mode is disabling the fuel system and some other bits I believe.

I think the antitheft thing is in Europe and maybe Asia or Australia. I haven't heard of it here.

OTOH, is there a reason you don't want to use the bike ignition key in the car? I'm assuming you need a switch of some kind ... where you can have some security that people aren't playing with it while you are gone.

Good luck with the project. I have an acquaintance here who wants to put an RC motor in a buggy, so I'm interested in how it turns out.

Bajatex · 10-10-2006, 12:17 PM

I might just use the whole switch as you stated. :: Index - is where I will be updating the progress on the buggy. There are alot of guys building cars with bike engines. It is by far the best source of info for someone building a mini buggy once you weed out the BS.

Thanks again guys,

bajatex