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Well, here is where it all begins......
So I bought a used Dune 150, and I am going to do a full rebuild on it. I have torn it down to the frame, sand blasted and now finished paint. It is ready for the rebuild. I have most of the parts, so it should go quick...I hope!!! I will be adding all the following mods and will inc. pics and helpful hints on here as I go along. If you see anything I can improve on or better ideas, please feel free to voice your opionion.
Modifications:
Engine:
9 gram rollers
1500 main spring
Stock clutch with yellow springs
Uni Filter w/pre charger
130 Main jet
Performance exhaust
Oil cooler
CVT Uni Filter w/pre charger
HP CDI and coil
Dual 12A batteries
Suspension:
Rack and pinion box
Tie rods
Tie rod ends
Reenforced A-arms
14mm Ball joints
Brake pads (all around)
New Front shocks (still TBD)
Blaster Rear shocks
Maxxis 20-7-8 Fronts (looking for 21-7-10)
Maxxis 22-11-10 Rears
Body and Accesories:
New gas/brake pedals and cables
Dash w/Trail tech computer
GT removable sterring wheel
Summit performance seats and covers
4 point harnesses
Gas tank and risers
2 off road lights, with switch and LED bulbs
LED tail/brake light
Roof rack w/ light bar
Rear cargo net and atv cargo bag
Canvas hood, roof and side panels (snap on and off)
Rear oddessey fenders
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that looks great. are you foing to use the stock fron a-arms?
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Eric Jackson
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Yes, but I reinforced them and added 14mm ball joints. Why do you ask?
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Baja Dune 150
9 gram rollers, Yellow main spring, Uni Filter w/pre charger, HP CDI, HP Coil and Plug wire, Gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, all new balljoints and rod ends.
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Looks like you're off to a good start there Monk 
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DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!!!!!!!!
DAZON 150 SINGLE SEAT
2.5inch rear wheel spacers
1.5inch front wheel spacers
UNI, 130jet, BIGE built intake tube, custom built exhaust, royal purple oil
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just wondering. thought you might have some wild suspention ideas
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Blade buggies,Carter buggy's Atv's, parts and repairs. accessories for all makes.
Romaha products dealer
MRP dealer
Tucker Rocky Dealer
Vega Helmet dealer
I.T.P. tire and wheel dealer
www.mcdonoughpowersports.com
Eric Jackson
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BIGE,
No crazy ideas for the front YET!!! This is my first kart and I have only rode maybe 4 times. I think I need to stick to the basics until I get some on trail experience and knowledge. I do how ever have ideas and parts waiting an IRS set up.
Any crazy ideas up your sleeves?
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Baja Dune 150
9 gram rollers, Yellow main spring, Uni Filter w/pre charger, HP CDI, HP Coil and Plug wire, Gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, all new balljoints and rod ends.
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Team913
Thanks man. I learned from the BEST (buggy news crew!!)
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Baja Dune 150
9 gram rollers, Yellow main spring, Uni Filter w/pre charger, HP CDI, HP Coil and Plug wire, Gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, all new balljoints and rod ends.
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Update:
Ok this is taking a bit longer than I thought. Every time I go to install one new piece, I realize I have a different one I need to put on first.
So as of today I have reran all new wires from box to ignition and lights. Installed Ignition, kill switch and light switch. Front end is put together, but I need the new rack and pinion and front shocks before I can mount to the kart. Both have been ordered and should be here soon. Pedals, shifters and cables all replaced.
Hopefully I can get more done this weekend, once I get the needed parts. I will update with photos after this weekend.
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Baja Dune 150
9 gram rollers, Yellow main spring, Uni Filter w/pre charger, HP CDI, HP Coil and Plug wire, Gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, all new balljoints and rod ends.
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what shocks are you going with? what happened to your old rack? As per the combo you have, I would skip the filter on the cvt... it gets waaay too hot in there to add a filter to it, other than a piece of t-shirt or something with a band strap or even a zip tie to hold it on... I run without a filter and so far, great results!!! I flush it after every run with water...
When using an oil cooler, be sure to run it for only a few hours, and change the oil a couple times before going on any big rides or anything... this ensures no leaks and a properly operation system... Plus it will flush the new cooler of any potential threats from the factory...
Good luck, and I cant wait for the pix!!!
John 
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Owner of THE "DOOM 150"
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www.mydune150buggy.50megs.com
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John,
Well..thanks to Mark, Im going to use the 16" shocks with the brackets from his Dune. I was having no luck finding a set of those ZR's in 18's anywhere, and I want to ride. So Im going to use these for now, and keep looking for ZR's.
Nothing really, cracked booties...but I just replaced everything else up front, so i didn't really want to have all that new stuff relieing on the stiff old rack.
Im not sure I could get away with out having something filtering...I live in the desert and its pretty dusty! Shouldn't I be concerned about all that dust on the belt?
The oil cooler has already gone out the window. I had several members tell me no, so I ditched that idea.
Thank you again for all your knowledge and insight. It is greatly appreciated.
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Baja Dune 150
9 gram rollers, Yellow main spring, Uni Filter w/pre charger, HP CDI, HP Coil and Plug wire, Gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, all new balljoints and rod ends.
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