<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <wunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <wontGrowAutofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> Well, here we go friends! Today I will begin documenting the tear down, repair, and re-assembly of the 2014 Baja 500 class 1900 winning Monster Energy/GT Tires MB Motorsports Can-am Maverick. I will show detailed pics of the damage sustained and methods used to repair said damage. I will also expose the car more intimately than before, in an effort to be concise and as accurate as possible in sharing our journey with you. I am open to ideas, constructive criticism, and any questions you all may have. I will not however respond to any malicious attacks here, as I get enough of that in the other forum areas. I am 100 % self taught, and have gathered a wealth of knowledge in the time spent building and designing off road cars. I am currently a one man show in regards to the maintenance and preparation of our car, and am learning about race car preparation as the races fly on by!
So, come on in and see what I've got to share. I promise it will be educational and enlightening. I will be as open as I possibly can with the tricks and "secrets" our car has waiting for you all to learn about. There is no subject that is off limits, but areas of current development will be protected as Marc deems necessary.
The car took a pretty good beating while competing in this years 500. We started the race with some components that were at the end of their service life, such as the axles and front differential. Some parts were not as ready as we would have liked, namely a bent rear toe link. For the most part though, the car was prepped and fresh as can be to take on one of the baddest races in the sport. The Baja 500. You can read the race report, and about our journey to the 500 here
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marc-Burnett-MB-Motorsports-Offroad-Racing/138769959531924
I am starting the tear down today, so stay tuned!
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So, come on in and see what I've got to share. I promise it will be educational and enlightening. I will be as open as I possibly can with the tricks and "secrets" our car has waiting for you all to learn about. There is no subject that is off limits, but areas of current development will be protected as Marc deems necessary.
The car took a pretty good beating while competing in this years 500. We started the race with some components that were at the end of their service life, such as the axles and front differential. Some parts were not as ready as we would have liked, namely a bent rear toe link. For the most part though, the car was prepped and fresh as can be to take on one of the baddest races in the sport. The Baja 500. You can read the race report, and about our journey to the 500 here
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marc-Burnett-MB-Motorsports-Offroad-Racing/138769959531924
I am starting the tear down today, so stay tuned!
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