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Car specs and pricing
Big 5 GenV (4 or 5 seat)
Big 5 - Gen IV (4 or
5 seat)
Hustler - Gen IV (4 or
5 seat)
Hustler (2 seater)
Custom specialty cars
Why our cars work so good
Long Travel
Suspension
Rigidity and
Durability
Safety Features
Seating Options
Seating Position
Shock
Technology
Steering Geometry
Utility, Convenience & Comfort
Weight
Distribution
FAQS
History of Funco
Assembled Cars
BIG
5 GenV assembled less drive-train
BIG 5 Gen
IV assembled less drive-train
Examples of otherTurn-key cars
Turn-key, more info
Motor Options
Acura/Honda
V8's
Subaru
VW air-cooled
Motor weight comparisons
Seats Options
Seat Selection
Seat
Upgrades
Other Options
Bolts on options
Chrome & polish
Custom Modifications
Front Brakes
Details and setup
Dash & Wiring
Harness
Gas tank &
Radiator
Pedals,
Turn-brake, Seats & Bags
Kit assembly hints and
instruction
Tire Recommendations
Transaxle, CV's & Axles
Pictures
2008
pictures
2007 Regatta
Cars
2007 Regatta Pictures
2007 Regatta Games
2007 Pictures
2007 EPO Pictures
2006 Regatta Pictures Pg1
2006 Regatta Pictures Pg2
2006 Regatta Pictures Pg3
2005 Pictures
2005 Regatta Group Picture
2005 Regatta Pictures Pg1
2005 Regatta Pictures
Pg2
2005 Regatta Pictures
Pg3
2005 Regatta Pictures
Pg4
2005 Regatta Pictures
Pg5
2004 Pictures
2003 Pictures
2002 Pictures
Other Funco Info
Annual Funco Regatta
Attention Funco owners
Funco Apparel
Funco Clocks
Videos
Links
Outfront
Motorsports, Subaru motors & parts
California
Performance Transaxles
C&G Performance, Subaru & Honda motors
Intercom/Radio Communications
Mendeola
Transaxles link
Sandrail
Camcorder link
Glamis Online link
American
Sand Association link
Open Up More Dunes, Join ASA
Check it out
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| VW motors have been used in the BIG 5 for years. Once the most
popular configuration, it's a proven power plant with tons of performance parts
and options. Turbo systems are a popular option for 4 seat cars to really
get around. VW motors also offer the more simple adaptation to the BIG 5
car, alleviating radiator requirements which provides more room for a
traditional gas tank just in front of the engine. A VW bus or 091 transaxle is
usually enough to handle the power from VW engines, a little cheaper than the
beefier Mendeola transaxle. VW motors have
pretty much faded away from new cars in favor of later technology
overhead cam motors. But if you prefer VW for personal reasons, we
can take care of you, no problem. |
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| So if you prefer using a souped up VW motor we'll
be glad to accomodate you, it's an easy installation. You'll get the same awesome
handling as our turn-key cars because of the ideal weight distribution using a
VW motor, along with one of the lightest and shortest 4/5 seat sandcars
you can buy.
It's surprising when you check out the BIG 5 in a
test ride. You will notice the BIG 5 has one of the most roomy sandcar interiors
in the industry. You'll go
nuts trying to figure out where we got the room since the car is so light and
short (117" WB). It's also probably the easiest sandcars you can find
to get in and get out of the seat due to it's convenient seating ergonomics. But when you experience the difference in handling and
suspension you'll be further puzzled how we did that too. It's magic ;-) |
Mr. Campbell gets brand recognition with his BIG 5 Gen 2.
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