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Offline sfreitas20

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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2012, 10:32:00 am »
I am not sure the exact gallons it holds, but probably somewhere around 3 - 4 gallons.  It is mounted just behind the firewall on the right side, opposite the battery.

It is a good class and based on the two tracks we race on, one is 1/4 and the other 3/8, the Bando speeds are about 10 - 15 mph less than the Legends cars.  Some tracks do have the Bandits and Outlaws divisions run different restrictor plate configurations, but our tracks here in FL don't do that.  They race both divisions together un-restricted.  I prefer that model of doing it because it is getting my 9 year old driver that much more experience racing with mostly 13 - 15 year olds and even a couple adults.

If you are looking for a class you can go the route of modified engines and such, you may want to look at the MiniCup class of cars.  They are fully suspended and have front brakes as well.  In addition most places have sealed engine platforms for beginners, but then also have unlimited classes for those that want to modify the engines.

My son currently races both a Bandolero and a MiniCup car and if he had to choose between the two, he would pick a MiniCup car all day long.
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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2012, 10:36:56 am »
Thanks Scott. How many laps do they typically run on that big of a track?


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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #17 on: May 29, 2012, 11:04:48 am »
Frank,

The fuel cell is about 1 1/2 gallons.

Check this link:
http://www.bandostuff.com/files/PDF-The_Cars-Buying_a_Bando_4-15-09.pdf


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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #18 on: May 29, 2012, 11:18:28 am »
Frank,

The fuel cell is about 1 1/2 gallons.

Check this link:
http://www.bandostuff.com/files/PDF-The_Cars-Buying_a_Bando_4-15-09.pdf


Steve

Thanks Steve that's exactly what I needed.

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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #19 on: May 29, 2012, 11:30:06 am »
emailed you a pic of the chassis also.

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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #20 on: May 29, 2012, 11:40:35 am »
emailed you a pic of the chassis also.

Steve

Ok I'll check my email. Thanks.

Just checked my email and got your message. That's a nice looking chassis for sure


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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #21 on: May 29, 2012, 01:52:20 pm »
That buying guide is a great tool when looking to get in the sport!  It helped us select our cars when we were looking to buy our first one to buy.

At our track they do anywhere from 8 - 10 lap heat races and 12 - 15 lap features in the Bandoleros depending on the schedule.  The MiniCups usually run 25 lap features.
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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #22 on: May 29, 2012, 02:07:34 pm »
Thanks again Scott. Looking at the fuel cells has hurt my feelings lol.


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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #23 on: May 29, 2012, 02:33:59 pm »
They sip fuel the way the engines are right now.  We will fill up when we get to the track and my son will do a couple practice sessions plus the heat and feature and we haven't been even close to running empty yet.
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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #24 on: May 29, 2012, 02:38:05 pm »
They sip fuel the way the engines are right now.  We will fill up when we get to the track and my son will do a couple practice sessions plus the heat and feature and we haven't been even close to running empty yet.

With my engine far from stock it loves gas but not too bad. On an 1/8 mile track it uses roughly about a 1/2 gallon in 15 hard running laps. I was looking into buying one for my car but they are really expensive. I know you got to pay for safety for sure.


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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #25 on: May 29, 2012, 03:21:21 pm »
You can find some pretty good buys on fuels on eBay.
It wouldn't have to be the same one that the Bandos use for your car.
 3 gallon fuel cells are running around $115 - $140.

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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #26 on: May 29, 2012, 03:50:17 pm »
You can find some pretty good buys on fuels on eBay.
It wouldn't have to be the same one that the Bandos use for your car.
 3 gallon fuel cells are running around $115 - $140.

Steve

Lol I'm cheap Steve  ;D

I think it's crazy the cost of a few gallon fuel cell cost more than a bigger one. I guess because not much demand for them. I'd be happy with a used one but cant find any of those either.

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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #27 on: May 29, 2012, 04:00:16 pm »
I bought a 3 gallon cell for around $30.   ;D

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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #28 on: May 29, 2012, 04:02:32 pm »
I bought a 3 gallon cell for around $30.   ;D

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Want your money back ;D

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Re: A question on the bandos?
« Reply #29 on: May 29, 2012, 04:13:12 pm »
I'm sure that you can find one at a reasonable price.
You will be space limited, and also don't want to carry too much weight.

Steve
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