Crashy Lives - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Bob Dog · 08-24-2009, 03:26 PM

I was going to say something, but I'm kind of a let the other person do what he wants and see what happens. I too would leave the roof on for structural reasons or at least weld some serious side bars on it

Altitude · 08-24-2009, 03:37 PM

Yup roll cage in lieu of roof. And I agree this needs to be stickied so we can all follow Crashy's progress.

That video reminds me of the moon buggy!

SailDesign · 08-24-2009, 04:19 PM

Def the roll cage, roof or not. Then - make a rallycross special from it. No paint required, coz you'll only lose it again!

There's a pretty active RallyX scene around this area.

CTScott · 08-24-2009, 04:37 PM

I'm definitely thinking roll cage when I clip the roof. I am torn between crazy go-cart and utility vehicle. I am seriously toying with the idea of adapting the frame for a 6 foot blade tractor snow plow to her for plowing my driveway. Right now I plow with a 1972 10 HP Wheel Horse tractor. I could mount the hydraulic pump where the AC compressor was and drive it off of the serpentine belt and also beef up the under carriage.

The frame actually seems to be straight. All of the damage went to the right front suspension. The lower suspension arm, front stabilizer bar, and the tie rod end were all bent on that side. The axle on that side also has a bit of a bow to it (it just misses scraping by about 1/4"). If I was going to drive it at any significant speed, I'd really want to replace those parts.

SilverBack · 08-24-2009, 04:42 PM

Oh yeah, I remember that car now. Man what a mess

Snow plow?

I've never lived in a snowy climate, but wouldn't it cause the underside to rust even more?

CTScott · 08-24-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Oh yeah, I remember that car now. Man what a mess

Snow plow?

I've never lived in a snowy climate, but wouldn't it cause the underside to rust even more?

No more than driving on snowy roads. The underside is actually pristine at this point. All of the rust is on non-coated parts and parts that had their paint scraped off.

Kaotic Lazagna · 08-24-2009, 05:22 PM

Wow, that's cool.

Sodium Duck · 08-24-2009, 06:49 PM

Subscribed!

red_rims · 08-24-2009, 06:54 PM

the yaris lives on.

toast · 08-24-2009, 07:53 PM

I'd love to turn that into a wicked r/c project......

CTScott · 08-24-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

hey i just got a crazy idea, how bout , when you cage it make a micro pickup truck out of it. bang in the rear panels , get some 22' wheels or something that will let you turn without rubbing the engine (lol) get a collapsible windshield and you're done

That's kind of what I'm thinking (but sticking with the 15's and putting some ATV type tires on (like Swamp Foxes). I put a set of them on my tractor last year and found that they were the first tires that I have ever been able to plow with, without needing chains.

fmicle · 08-24-2009, 09:23 PM

Now that's I would call "Yaris lite".

Betrivent · 08-24-2009, 09:30 PM

This is so awesome/funny/kudos inducing.

advocate · 08-24-2009, 09:43 PM

19s + in the back for sure imo, roll cage, and the snow plow. then i'm going to drive to the other coast to see it in person.

Altitude · 09-02-2009, 01:12 AM

...I'd wear a 'Crashy' Yaris tee-shirt. Maybe - Project Crashy or Crashy Lives. I dunno, I just want a tee-shirt.

TinyGiant · 09-03-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

...I'd wear a 'Crashy' Yaris tee-shirt. Maybe - Project Crashy or Crashy Lives. I dunno, I just want a tee-shirt.

lol do i hear a printing job?!

Altitude · 09-04-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

lol do i hear a printing job?!

let's talk.

CTScott · 09-02-2009, 01:45 PM

I found a nice snow plow for her on Craigslist. It's a 7' SnowBear that should be easy to weld up a mounting frame for. It's a light duty plow that weighs a lot less than many that I've looked at. I am going to go check it out an probably pick it up tomorrow.

08-24-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
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