Newbie with the buggies

[TheFauxFox]

FIRST POST! WOOOOOOOOOOO.

So anyway... I am looking at a Tomberline Crossfire 150R on Craigslist here

It looks nice, but does anyone else agree with me that it needs a nice paint job?
I was wondering if anyone else has any info/tips/stories on these karts. It's the only decent thing in the area within my budget.

I'm gonna take a look this Saturday, so I'm STOKED .

So.... responses?

[zman007007]

welcome fox I just bought one like this about 3 weeks ago. I already had a regular crossfire 150. it doesn"t have reverse but other wise it is almost identical. what part of georgia are you from? I am going to sell the regular crossfire and the Helix fox cart I have.

[TheFauxFox]

Hi zman! I am in the Alpharetta/Johns creek area. I was seeing some Helixes in the cl ads, but they were either too far away, or had some rusted out parts that I wasn't gonna replace, especially when they were asking $750+ for the carts...

Whaddaya think about the one I listed? The person selling it is ACTUALLY a nice person! On Craigslist! It's incredible! :P

So we shall see what happens with that.

[zman007007]

yea looks great .it looks identical to the one I just bought about 3 weeks ago. I gave $700 for it.

[x-bird]

Crossfire's a good one to get. price looks to be good as long as it's a runner.

[TheFauxFox]

Originally Posted by x-bird

Crossfire's a good one to get. price looks to be good as long as it's a runner.

Which it is

[zman007007]

heres the twin to yours lol

[Masteryota]

Agreed on the price, but try to haggle a little

Crossfires seem to be one of the better frames to start out with, and still tons of mods can be done. If I am not mistaken, they also come with the Howitt engine, which I understand is a better build than the rest.

[zman007007]

oh yea both of mine have the Howhit engine

[zman007007]

my Helix cart has the Manco engine and some of the things on them will interchange, ie the cooling shrouds, intake manifolds, etc.

[TheFauxFox]

Yep. Crossfires have the Howhit. I was looking at a YerfDog Spiderbox (practically new, lime green) and the guy sold it before I could meet him...I'm starting to think that these Crossfires are better than the spiders! I plan on eventually replacing the suspension if it gets too rough, and I am DEFINITELY replacing the tires within the year (assuming I get this one).

[TheFauxFox]

Now, with me being a newbie and all, I'm a bit confused with a few common replacements people make...

When you replace the rollers, what does it do? I read "somewhere" that it helps with speed or torque; how does that work?

And how would one replace a rear sprocket? Wouldn't you have to remove the rear axle to do so?

[Masteryota]

Originally Posted by TheFauxFox

When you replace the rollers, what does it do? I read "somewhere" that it helps with speed or torque; how does that work?

Basically, changing the CVT weights will change the RPM at which the CVT starts engaging. Increasing torque? No. Change how the buggy takes off? Yes. Normally smaller weights(10-12g) will allow the engine to rev higher, thus making it snappier on take off, giving the sensation of more torque. Sliders offer more belt travel than rollers.

And how would one replace a rear sprocket? Wouldn't you have to remove the rear axle to do so?

Yes, you would need to unbolt and remove the axle to do so. It really isn't that daunting task, chain, caliper, wheels, and bearings unbolted, and drop it out the bottom and slide to sprocket off, and put the new one on. If you decide to get a new sprocket, you want to go bigger on the axle for better take off, smaller for top speed, grab a new chain as well. You will need to add or subract length with the sprocket change.

[TheFauxFox]

Thanks! I feel proud because I knew that the chain changes with the sprocket!
I worked on electric scooters for a while, so I think it's time to start working with gas! hehehe

[BuggyMaster]

We have a write up on these in the reviews section.

[TheFauxFox]

On the 150 (which I've read)? Or do you mean repairs. Cuz I haven't seen one on mods/repairs! Two more days till I check it out!

Originally Posted by BuggyMaster

We have a write up on these in the reviews section.

[Masteryota]

It's just a review done on a new buggy, there are ideas posted on there about possible changes/mods, but mostly an unbiased comparison to other buggy platform highlighting the weak areas as well as the strong areas.

I don't recall seeing many repairs needed on the crossfire other than engine repairs and mods.

[SYCARMS]

The crossfire is an excellent buggy with the older Howlet engine. You can build one killer engine from the Howlet. Big bore, stroker crank, cam, perf head, even a 4 valve head. The newer GY6 with internal reverse will not accept the stroked crank.

[Rarerat]

Welcome & I hope it works out for you