最后更新于四月 13, 2024
沙丘车是一种全地形车，特别适合在沙丘上骑行. 沙丘车有必要的车身和非常宽的轮子, and are lightweight enough to be driven on soft sand.
沙丘车看起来与其他越野车相似, but with no fixed roof or conventional doors, in some cases they appear almost made entirely of tubes.
These unique vehicles are named after a very simple American carriage of the late 19th century simply called “buggy”, 后来用于识别早期汽车车身的术语.
沙丘车的类型
有 两种主要类型的沙丘车: 玻璃纤维沙丘车和沙轨. 两者的主要区别在于玻璃纤维沙丘车是通过改装另一种类型的车辆创建的, 而沙轨是从头开始建造的.
玻璃纤维沙丘车
玻璃纤维沙丘车是为 骑在沙滩或沙漠沙丘上, 但在某些情况下 也可以是街头合法的.
沙丘车非常可定制，几乎任何人都可以建造它们并使其适应不同类型的路面, 尽管它们通常用于在泥土和沙地地形上骑行.
沙轨
像沙丘车, 沙轨是为骑在沙丘上而设计的车辆, 但从头开始构建 而不是从现有汽车改装.
These vehicles are built from scratch using tubular, 带有一体式防滚架和“导轨”的开放式底盘. 在一些讲西班牙语的国家，他们被称为 “管车” (管车).
因为它们比普通汽车轻得多, 沙轨特别适合在软沙上行驶而不会下沉 它们不适用于硬路面.
Desert Racing and Dune Bashing
Dune buggies are some of the most common type of off-road vehicle used for 沙漠赛车. Races are held in many parts of the world, from North America (我们, 墨西哥) to Africa (塞内加尔) 和中东 (阿联酋, 卡塔尔). Buggies often race on soft sand, dirt, rocky and paved terrains.
In some parts of the world, “沙丘猛击” has become a popular recreational activity and tourist attraction. It consists of driving a buggy up and down sand dunes in order to enjoy the adrenaline of a very bumpy ride, and it is a lot more fun than it sounds.
沙丘车的历史
这 history of the dune buggy tracks this vehicle back to Meyers Manx, a company formed by Bruce Meyers – artist, 机械, 造船者, and surfer. Meyers shaped this iconic car by giving it the shape we still know today.
迈耶斯的沙丘越野车是第一个量产的, 从而超越了定制汽车方面.
建立在大众甲壳虫基础上, 它还利用了谁的引擎, 那辆车是关于 36 短厘米，并具有玻璃纤维主体以减轻其重量.
在 1960 年代后期, 在历史时刻的怂恿下, 沙丘车成为不合格的标志性汽车.
同时, 几家制造商复制了迈耶斯的想法，提供组装套件以在甲壳虫生命的尽头对其进行改造.
Dune Buggy FAQs
Are dune buggies dangerous?
Driving or riding a dune buggy is not dangerous per se, 但 extreme sports activities such as dune bashing are not risk-free. 根据经验, the steeper the dunes, the bumpier the ride.
Riding a dune buggy is not safe for pregnant women, very young children and people with heart conditions.
Can you drive a dune buggy without a license?
不, you cannot drive a dune buggy without a valid driving license. 在此之上, if you are renting a dune buggy to go 沙漠骑行 或者 dune bashing at the beach, you are going to want to make sure you are covered by a health insurance that covers sandsports.
Who invented the dune buggy?
The original dune buggy was conceived by Bruce Meyers in the 1960s. Meyers itself claims not to be the inventor of the dune buggy since many similar vehicles were already built at the time, 但 he was the first person to commercialize and popularize his own design for a fiberglass dune buggy based on a Volkswagen Beetle base.
How to make a dune buggy street legal?
To make a dune buggy street legal, you will need to follow the laws and regulations for vehicles in your state or country so that you may legally operate it on public roads.
There are services out there that can help you make your dune buggy street legal in your state without hassle. Check out Dirt Legal for more information.
Here are some steps you can take to make your dune buggy street legal:
- Check the laws and regulations for vehicles in your jurisdiction. Each state or country has its own laws and regulations regarding the operation of vehicles on public roads, so it is important to familiarize yourself with the rules in your area.
- Register your dune buggy with the appropriate government agency. This typically involves obtaining a title and registration for the vehicle, and paying any applicable fees.
- Install safety equipment and features. Depending on the laws in your jurisdiction, you may be required to install certain safety equipment and features on your dune buggy in order to make it street legal. This may include things like seat belts, headlights, taillights, and turn signals.
- Pass a vehicle inspection. Some jurisdictions require vehicles to pass a safety inspection before they can be registered and driven on public roads. This may involve checking the vehicle’s brakes, lights, and other safety features.
- Obtain insurance. Most jurisdictions require vehicles to be insured before they can be driven on public roads. You will need to purchase an insurance policy that covers your dune buggy.
What is the best engine for desert driving?
When it comes to the best engine for desert driving in a dune buggy, it ultimately depends on your specific needs and preferences. 那说, some popular choices include the Volkswagen air-cooled engines and the Corvair flat-six engines.
The Volkswagen engines are known for their simplicity and durability, while the Corvair engines offer more power and displacement.
It is important to note that the VW transaxle may have difficulty handling higher power outputs, so it is important to consider the power needs of your specific use case.
此外, it is important to consider the weight of the engine and its impact on the overall weight of the dune buggy.
另请阅读: 亚视沙丘骑行 & 沙漠越野
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