How is all of the Terra Tiger projects going?

[smudvapor]

Call it what you will bashing or whatever,If someone told me they are getting a great deal on a xxx machine that only needs tires,What would I say? Dont put money for tires,wheels,adapter plates into a machine you will not see a return on if you sell it.Next if you procede you will have a xxx that has new tires and wheels that doesnt even have a reverse,or a weak as hell body that wont be watertight. If real world advise hurts then toughen up.This will probably be my last post as I sure wont sugar coat someone putting hard earned money into something that fixed up to the max still doesnt perform well...Administrator please delete my 418 posts as well as my account,as my stay on this site has run its coarse...

This comment would require different advice. If a person is thinking about buying a machine but hasn't actually spent the money on it then (depending on what they wanted to do with it) I would probably steer them towards waiting until they found something better to start with. What I was talking about in my prior posts is when the purchase has already been made and they are committed to fixing their new machine up. There is a big difference. You have to know what it is like to have spent money on something and be frustrated when trying to get if running because your knowledge of the machine isn't that good. To get help you get on this or any other site dedicated to a hobby and when you ask for "real world" advice someone says "junk it' or "sell it". After getting advice like that what would prevent someone from saying that this site isn't worth staying on? They don't give real advice or help they just cause me more irritation. Are you truly having trouble understanding what we are talking about? This seems like a no brainer to me.

[ARGOJIM]

Havent seen any updates,tells me that putting money and effort into a sub par machine just didnt work out somehow.I still have my Argo and it is a very capable machine,cannot say the same about the 2 TT's I have owned.I can say that my Sierra had a ground clearance issue,Sidewinder had a body flex and chain alignment issue,my Wedge had a weight and funky chain adjustment procedure and a weak 90 degree gearbox,Swamp Fox was to wide,2 Chapparrals had weak ABS bodys,Amphi-Cat I had was also a very weak ABS body,1 Scrambler had dry clutches that came apart and had no reverse. Just a few I remember and the weaknesses they had,this is just for reference and if someone actually loves any of these machines that is their perogative,but I wouldnt waste the time on any of them.....

I thought that most of this was helpful for beginners, however the couple sentences turned it negative. Not everyone can afford a new Argo or even a good one. Repairing an abused or neglected machine can turn someone away from the machines and end up with thoughts much like yours with the TT regarding a money pit Argo.

I guess they need to find out for themselves then,I give practical 1st hand advice.If someone wants to try the old learning curve again,More power and speed to them,hope they make the curve...

I agree, all advice is appreciated by users if positively expressed.

Administrator please delete my 418 posts as well as my account,as my stay on this site has run its coarse...

I'd hate to see that but if that is your decision, good luck, you didn't mention selling the Argo so that is a good thing.

[Andyman]

How about we change the subject now:

Anyone have any fish puns let minnow

[Deedeelin1]

Change of subject, Mr. Andy, my friend in Santee, CA said he was going to dig a well because there was NO WAY IN LLEH that his wife would only use 55gal of water a day. I heard that San Francisco is now every day washing off the human waste from there sidewalks. I left California in 99, what the lleh happened to that state.

[Don]

How about we change the subject now:


'Can't do it right now: I have a terrible haddock.


Anyone have any fish puns let minnow

[Andyman]

Haha

Speaking of San Francisco, does San Francisco have the best rainbow fish?

[dirtdobber]

rainbow fish

That's a good one. The only rainbow fish I'm into is trout. Fishing the Hiwassee in East Tennessee over labor day weekend.

[tbone9]

How about we change the subject now:

Anyone have any fish puns let minnow

This thread got kind of Crappie. In fact it’s a Reel pain in the Bass. Lol

[jerseybigfoot]

Not sure what Eddibe1965 point was with this thread. First he wants to Know about the progress of any TT project and then he assumes they are money pits. I can say the same thing about my 2005 Argo Bigfoot. or all the stock machines i own. There are many machines that can be improved. Personally i think adding your own improvement to an older machine is fun. Sharing this information is what this site is about . Actually i was hoping Eddibe1965 had something constructive to add to the TT builds. The TT at one time were considered very capable and fast. I hope Eddibe1965 cools off and reconsiders.

[smudvapor]

This thread got kind of Crappie. In fact it’s a Reel pain in the Bass. Lol

[Andyman]

X2 haha

[allwheeldrive]

While I agree there simply where inferior AATVs built, the experience that goes along with attempting to fix mechanical issues,and the joy of moving into something more capable down the road is worth the aggravation. I spent years working on my Scrambler. I got it running best it likely ever was, and sold it for twice as much as I bought it for. It taught me a lot of lessons and prevented me from making the same mistakes twice. You can't expect to hop on a carbon fiber road bike without riding a plastic tricycle first! Likewise seeing how things evolved from machine to machine is very interesting. Model-Ts are GARBAGE cars. yet we can all appreciate what made them so important and FUN to own and drive!

Also I disagree there where very well designed and reliable machines build 40-50 years ago. My Coot will testify that!

[Andyman]

Thank you allwheeldrive for the positive input.

https://youtu.be/5eMUBdWl3Zw

[james gerber]

thats sweet Andy, lots of fun right there. glad it has a happy owner.
such a blast to drive with balloons too.

[allwheeldrive]

looks beautiful!

Agreed balloon tires are amazing fun!
If only they still made them / made bigger ones!