Spot's LR3 build

[spot me 2]

I just bought the body, and will be starting the build the day it comes. I'll keep ypu posted as usual.

[pantablo]

haha, a bit premature, no?
at least show some pics of the internals, body, workbench, whatever....

[spot me 2]

Originally Posted by pantablo

haha, a bit premature, no?
at least show some pics of the internals, body, workbench, whatever....

I know, I know.:-P I just couldn't wait. I'll be using an AX-10 tranny and axles. From there, I am undecided. I make my own frame for it. Heres a pic of the body.

[rbgerrish]

You'll have a great time- I really wanted to use the body in a build, but there are just too many projects lined up as it is.

have fun!

[spot me 2]

Ok here are some pics of what I'm starting with.
X-Trail frame
TLT axles
AX10 Trans
1.9 slingers on hilux rims.

[spot me 2]

A quick mock up. The wheelbase is so short, I think I need to use a different frame.

[reddevildemo]

I will be starting this build soon as well......let us know what you find with a frame I was planning on using the same one you are.

[Gula]

I used a K2-3S on mine and it looks perfect

[pantablo]

yeah, the x-trail is set up for 11" wb as the shortest it will do properly. In the pics though it looks like the wb is dead on. only issue I think you'll have with the xtrail is shock setup, to get them at a good angle.

Looks like a nice set of parts. Should be a good build.

[spot me 2]

Originally Posted by pantablo

yeah, the x-trail is set up for 11" wb as the shortest it will do properly. In the pics though it looks like the wb is dead on. only issue I think you'll have with the xtrail is shock setup, to get them at a good angle.

Looks like a nice set of parts. Should be a good build.

Yeah, I'm not opposed to drilling new holes to mount the shocks, or making my own mounts. But if I do all that, I might as well use a different frame. I was thinking a reign K2-3S. I might try making my own too. It would be my first!

[Gula]

Or just shorten the links and use the current chassis you have

[spot me 2]

Originally Posted by Gula

Or just shorten the links and use the current chassis you have

Thats what I did for the mock up. I'm not real happy with it. I puts the links at a very sharp angle. The Xtrail isn't made for a wheel base this short. I'll give it a try, I already have this chassis.

[pantablo]

the links dont look bad. it goes with the territory (of a short wb). Its doable. Both my rigs are 10.5" wb and my links look like that. they perform fine. driveline is steep too on mine but it works fine too.

but look at your shocks-they're pointed away from the center of the rig (looking at the side). The rears should be slanted forward, the fronts slanted back but they do the opposite. This is the issue with the xtrail on a shorter wb. You could fab up some shock mounts and call it a day though.

[spot me 2]

Originally Posted by pantablo

You could fab up some shock mounts and call it a day though.

I think that is what I will do. I'll post some pics tonight when I get it done.

[spot me 2]

I didn't have a chance to work on it last night. I picked up some supplies at the lhs today. I hope to have an update later.

[spot me 2]

I deside to scrap the Xtrail for this project. (it forsale in the Forsale section) I'm going with a K2-3S. I think it will work out alot better.
No updates untill I get the new chassis.:-(

[spot me 2]

Justed ordered a K2-3S. Brett has them onsale for $41.00 shipped. Too good to pass up!!!! Thanks Brett!

[Gula]

Here is my build if you need ideas: http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17362

I need to finish my G55, and my jeep.

[super pig]

looks sweet

[spot me 2]

The new K2-3s arrive today. I hope to have some pics later tonight or tomorrow. I realy want to finish this one. Or aleast get it rolling. Are they ever really finished???