Grasshopper Beach Runner
I have built this Grasshopper as a runner, specifically for the beach. It is pretty standard. I just added a ball bearing kit and used the Alitalia shell I already had, with a few added extras to give it more of a desert racer look. It will run the standard kit 380 motor to give me nice long run times.
New Box
The Kit
All Finished
Two Of A Kind - with my display Grasshopper
Test Run (left side)
Test Run (right side)
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Grasshopper On The Beach
Comments
SteelRat
Looks fantastic! Be great to see it in action on the sandy stuff
OrangeSport
Should be on the beach Monday - fingers crossed!
Wyoming
looks like a good time will be had with the hopper, really the hopper suspension can't handle more than than the 380 and still be controllable on rough ground so thats a good idea to keep it.
OrangeSport
They always surprise me when I first drive them as they are quicker than you would expect with the stock motor, especially if ballraced and well set-up. Light weight and efficient transmission have their benefits!
the-way
I agree, the 380 motor is fine and the battery will last much more, plus on the sand you don`t need much torque aniway
I like your GH and the Alitalia theme (perhaps coz I am italian?). Well done 
OrangeSport
Thanks - I have a thing for Italian cars, motorbikes and scooters and this colour scheme seems to work well on the Grasshopper...
Fernado Alonso
I sure like the Grasshopper very nice
HOPPIN MAD 74
Looks great have fun with your hopper at the beach
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