front brakes

[T Worthy]

New to Bandolero:  Purchased used bandloero and going thru check list on what to replace,what needs to be rpaired.  First-why does the bando not have front brakes--Second front suspention( there is none)--Chain tenioner there is none--The small things make a good race car the bando has Great engine ,excellent roll cage and good rear suspention.  Are any of the above optional equipment in future are available now? Preparing for 2010 season with my grandson.  I will have many questions  and will apreciate any and all help.  Thanks Tim Worthy

[djracing]

http://store.600racing.com/site/department.cfm?id=4CBCC7E7-B0D0-791A-65F278BD3C1CC0DA

This page has diagrams of how 600 has these cars put together.

[ruracin61]

No front suspension and no front brakes. The front A-arms take a lot of beating! Some tracks are very hard on the driver cause of the bumps and you are so low to the ground.

[T Worthy]

Why don't racers, owners, pertition INEX for changes that allow the use of front brakes and suspention?  It makes the bando SAFER , let alone SALES of extra parts for INEX It's a win win for everyone.  An option for 2010, optional equipment 2011,standard equipment 2012. The  Bando is a great race car and it's potential is unlimited for young racers!!  LET'S GET THINGS MOVING

[justfreaky]

It's pretty hard to get INEX to approve anything. I won't argue that it would be a much better deal. Trying to get a lot of people together and agree on the safest and cheapest way to do it is a whole 'nother story. Do a little research, come up with a few solutions and pitch the idea to INEX.
Best Of Luck!

Steve

[VMS Motorsports]

...and they will tell you that INEX stands for "inexpensive", and put the kabosh on your ideas...been there, done that

[bandostuff.com]

Welcome to the Bando world.  I hope you find Bandos as rewarding as my son and I have!

Here is one opinion:

These cars are not perferct, but they do allow our young drivers to compete and learn.  I think the cars do not have front suspension or brakes to keep the cost down,  and also to keep the speeds down.   The cars have only 150 total parts,  keeping tem simple makes them more attractive to racing newcomers.

 These kids today are driving these cars far faster than they were originally designed for.  The skill  level continues to rise.  If they had suspension and brakes it would further widen the seed gap between the new drivers and experienced drivers , compromising safety.

For basic Bando information you can go to http://www.bandostuff.com.html  and download a free buyers guide.  There is also a 118 page book for sale providing information and insight to Bando racing.

[T Worthy]

Ed,  I enjoyed reading your email.  Your concerns about safety and cost are founded, driver experience and skill level s are driving the speeds UP and beyond design of the Bando.  The Bando is due for an upgrade, front brakes and suspension will make the Bando driveable.  Speed is governed by the motor, gears, and drag.  The motor has more power than needed in the Bandit class, the Young Guns want more power.  The Bando class is divided, Young Guns and Bandits, the problem as I see it are the tracks, and race promoters, they are combining both classes to increase car count.  I personally know of two kids and parents that bought Bando's only to put them up for sale after one (1) race.  One wrecked, and the other just pitted.  I got a very good deal!!!! After I got the car home, I went through the car, thus my concerns for my grandson's safety.  Fifty years of racing stock cars ,I could not believe the way the Bando was built (Cheap) not inexpensive.  As stated, it needs to be updated.  Maybe  the folks at INEX will wake up.  Enough venting, we plan to run a limited schedule in 2010 with the Bando and continue with our dirt racing program. We will need a hans device (extra small) .  We hope to begin testing in October. Thanks for the information and listening to my opinion.

T.Worthy

[T Worthy]

Up date: Front Brakes and suspension STANDARDS EQUIPMENT since 2003 Mini Cup Cars.  Wonder what INEX's excuse is now??

[VMS Motorsports]

I do not belive that Darrell Krentz or Scott Reinhardt frequent this board.
You should call them directly if you would really like to discuss something.
Darrell (704)455-3906, ext. 230
Scott (704)455-3906, ext. 225