1.9" XC Mercedes G- Wagon G55 Build

[pantablo]

Originally Posted by 51WillysJeep

Is the Rover body alot lighter than the G55..? Yeah, I can see how adding weight to the rims will make this alot better to drive ( how much did you add..? ) ..and Yes, I will do that mirror trick you said too..!!!

The rover is considerably lighter, and carries its weight lower too. that g55 roof is huge!
First I added about 2-1/4oz to each front (thats all the 1/4oz weights that will fit in the wheel inner rim, on the outside of the tire...not in the tire since I already had the tires glued. Rears got the leftovers which amounted to 3/4oz I think. But after seeing how well the aluminum beadlock rims with 3-3/4oz each work on the rover thats what I will be doing for the gwagon.

[Jaynen]

full "stick" around of 1/4oz sticky weights +2 for a total of 14 on mine also. It really helps having that weight in there both for traction and center of gravity.

I am running the same.

It's amazing how much some of these hardbodies weigh different. The hummer i was running was a smaller body but the plastic used for the interior was WAY heavier than the larger Jeep I have now.

Those cut down claw dawgs and hummer wheels fit the build perfect.

[51WillysJeep]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

This has been a popular build latley where are these bodies coming from? Yours looks real nice

Hey Thanks Bro, I work at a Mercedes dealership, and have always liked the G55's, The first time I saw one of these bodys used in a build, I just HAD to have, and build one..! I got mine from a fellow member on here ( Freq E Tag ) They are originally from a Nikko R/C truck kit. They are an EXACT fit on an XC - CC-01 Chassis ( with Touareg driveshaft). Super realistic, but semi top-heavy...

Originally Posted by rockwell

I really love the looks of this truck. I feel ya on being top heavy. My battery is mounted high. But it just make it mo bettah to drive! But looks great, simple, capable. And looks like a blast to drive. I need to get that chassis

Thanks man..!
YES, you should pick up an XC chassis ( CC-01) They are a super simple design, a blast to drive, and semi affordable..!! You can hop onto E-bay, and usually snag a running chassis for under 2 bills..