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Old 05-19-2010, 11:14 AM   #1
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I saw some video clips of the 2009 W.E. Rock Competition. And I think that Tracy Jordan's superb handling of the SpiderTrax' Rock Bug was simply Awesome!

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I thought this would make a worthwhile and a very exhilarating Project. Well a million thanks for the creative and artistic skills, and tons of patience of a Good Buddy, a Great Dream will have a shot at becoming a Reality!

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Old 05-19-2010, 12:10 PM   #2
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sweet replica of a unique rig. looking forward to progress pics!
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Old 05-19-2010, 01:25 PM   #3
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That thing look awesome!!! I was thinking of building the same rig...
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Old 05-19-2010, 07:25 PM   #4
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sweet replica of a unique rig. looking forward to progress pics!
Delighted that you think it is sweet. Will update the thread with pictures as the project progress. Thanks for your interest and recommendations.

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That thing look awesome!!! I was thinking of building the same rig...
Thank you! The chassis integrates all mounts required including a steering mount on the chassis.

Here's the 2010 KOH version. Wanted the light bar but would not look as nice scaled-down. So i'm going for the 2009 W.E Rock version.

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Old 05-19-2010, 07:53 PM   #5
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this is a tight little rig, I cant see why it wouldnt look good with the lights. There are several different styles of Light buckets now on the market to choose from.
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:57 PM   #6
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This thing is gonna be sweet. Can't wait to see it!
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Old 05-19-2010, 09:35 PM   #7
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this is a tight little rig, I cant see why it wouldnt look good with the lights. There are several different styles of Light buckets now on the market to choose from.
AGREE! I want the lights. Unfortunately, the way the hood/bumper sits, there isn't enough clearance. The lights would either have to sit a bit higher or forward, than we wanted in aiming for accuracy, as well.

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The hood can be slightly lowered, but the steering servo would hit the hood. I'll try to figure things-out, as we go. Thanks for your kind attention and recommendations.
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This thing is gonna be sweet. Can't wait to see it!
Thanks! I can't wait to get all things done and running!
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Old 05-20-2010, 04:33 AM   #9
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What a great project...

Keep the pics coming...
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Old 05-20-2010, 06:48 AM   #10
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Finally, I knew someone was gonna tackle this beat sooner or later...looks great so far.

You gotta go with 4WS if its the WEROCK version.
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Old 05-20-2010, 10:44 AM   #11
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i think the lights would still look good on there.
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Old 05-20-2010, 11:31 AM   #12
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Subscribing. I'm really excited to see this come together, the chassis looks great so far.
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Old 05-20-2010, 08:46 PM   #13
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Too cool. Nice rig . Keep up the good work.
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Old 05-20-2010, 09:13 PM   #14
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cant wait to see more of this rock bug build
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Great looking rig. I have been wanting to build a rig like this for awile myself.
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Well I was looking at other pics of this truck and your pics. I cant see why the front lights cant work. It looks to be fine to me, you can make them a tad bit smaller and us the proline or RPP light buckets. I think the outback series light buckets would work great.
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What a great project...

Keep the pics coming...
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Subscribing. I'm really excited to see this come together, the chassis looks great so far.

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Well I was looking at other pics of this truck and your pics. I cant see why the front lights cant work. It looks to be fine to me, you can make them a tad bit smaller and us the proline or RPP light buckets. I think the outback series light buckets would work great.
Than you for your interest. I'll get it to a roller and see what can be done for the fog lights.

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This was a really fun project, and I am grateful that SIGGY let me be a part of it. I cannot WAIT to see it finished!

As for the lights, I wanted them to sit as flush as possible against the front of the bumper, and the only buckets I have ever seen were not very slim- so if there is a slimmer version we could try- I am obviously more than willing to make a mount for them... also, the way Tracy mounted them, I didnt want to cut into the hood to get the hoop angled back like he has it.

As for tires, I think you have to put BFGs on it, since tracy is sponsored by them...
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Well I think the outback light buckets would work perfect then. You can see what they look like on my 09 usnick motorsports dreager buggy build. It's in the 2.2 section on page 3 of the threads
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Well I think the outback light buckets would work perfect then. You can see what they look like on my 09 usnick motorsports dreager buggy build. It's in the 2.2 section on page 3 of the threads
I took a peek at the build, and I must say that is Pure Inspiration!

I love the lights and think it's the perfect choice. Thanks you!

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This was a really fun project, and I am grateful that SIGGY let me be a part of it. I cannot WAIT to see it finished!

As for the lights, I wanted them to sit as flush as possible against the front of the bumper, and the only buckets I have ever seen were not very slim- so if there is a slimmer version we could try- I am obviously more than willing to make a mount for them... also, the way Tracy mounted them, I didnt want to cut into the hood to get the hoop angled back like he has it.

As for tires, I think you have to put BFGs on it, since tracy is sponsored by them...
Kudos! Positive Feedback speaks highly of your work and return! Thank you for your dedication and generosity in getting things done as planned.

I think those outback light buckets team3six mentions are Sick. Can a light bar be designed to mount these nicely and accurately? Otherwise, it's W.E. Rock - we Go!.
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