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Old 04-19-2012, 08:57 PM
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SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
Well here it is folks, an SVX with the wheels removed and tank treads added. Looks like the conversion kits they have for ATVs made by Kimpex.
This could only happen in Quebec!

http://qc.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehic...AdIdZ370053669
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Old 04-19-2012, 09:01 PM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
SARCRE BLEU!

WANT! i wonder what kind of strain that puts on the transmission?
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Old 04-19-2012, 09:21 PM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
It's freakin' awesome. I would never worry about making it to the slopes!
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Old 04-19-2012, 09:25 PM
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Old 04-19-2012, 09:31 PM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
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SARCRE BLEU!

WANT! i wonder what kind of strain that puts on the transmission?
Typically it's about 350-400 lbs at each corner
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:22 PM
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exactly
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:26 PM
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AND its a Pearlie!
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Old 04-19-2012, 11:29 PM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
Ok, is there any possible way that that would be street legal? Want.
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First thought: What an idiot!

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It would make getting up that driveway so simple :P
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And a winch so you won't get stuck. Nice job!
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Is there a "Buy it now." button?.
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Old 04-20-2012, 04:50 AM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
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Ok, is there any possible way that that would be street legal? Want.
Streets??? Streets???? We don't need no stinking streets!!
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:15 AM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
Tabarnac... That's not far from me, I'm tempted to go see it just to take a look.
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Old 04-20-2012, 07:06 AM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
Chris, is that offset good or will those treads rub?
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Old 04-20-2012, 07:59 AM
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Re: SVX on Tank Treads Now I've seen everything
omfg that is cool ,
how do you guys reckon she would go if you took her to a track day
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