SSD-RC SCX10 Deadbolt build

[northernerbill]

Hey guys. So its new build time.

Didn't want to spend mega bucks on a rig with nice parts already fitted, and then end up upgrading them anyway, so after what was actually a brief look around the SCX10 Deadbolt was a no brainer. There isn't really another rtr rig that comes in at this price, it'll perform out of the box and is ripe for upgrades.

So after contacting my favorite RC store www.rcbitz.com two days later I had my rig sat on the desk.






I'll be back with updates!

[northernerbill]

I actually really like the Bronco look of these shells so not currently in a hurry to change that.

After being on RCBiTZ website I discovered http://www.ssd-rc.com/index.html who's growing number of accessories looked awesome and good value too!

So I pulled the trigger on some bits to get me started on the upgrades road.

First up was Scale locking hubs.

These are Spicer style with an internal M4 locknut embedded into them so they won't spin loose. The central part of the Spicer (yellow in my case) is made from plastic so has way more detail than other metal ones.
They come supplied with the locking tool required to fit them too.

http://www.ssd-rc.com/yellow-locking-hubs.html




Closely followed by 1.9 Steel D hole wheels.

http://www.ssd-rc.com/d-hole-silver.html

http://www.rcbitz.com/wheels-tyres/w...e-bolts-scx10/

Improvements over existing "steel" wheels are, front ring, zinc yellow scale hardware, shallow hex hub, and they will fit all brands of tyre including pro-line (which you will see below).





You'll see here the front ring bolting through the steel rim to a second ring forming the deep over-all ring for the bead to grip onto.
You only need to work with the central 6 bolts to build these, the outer ring ones can be left in place....bonus!




It was the price of these that first drew me to them, but then I decided well if theres more to come I'm going to try and base the entire build on their goodies!!

[northernerbill]

I had some Pro-line 1.9 tyres I've been itching to try so went for it.





They went on really easily. I felt though the pro-lines where too small for the Deadbolt. I really like the stock Maxxis tyre so will be transferring them over to these beadlocks very soon.

BUT I did offer them up onto my TF2



Ouch

[joe122]

Nice rigs....that steel bead lock wheel is good value and cool looking as well.

[northernerbill]

Cheers bud, they are sexy

Maxxis Trepadors went on today.

[TAT76]

looking good, I'm liking those beadlocks.. How did you go about unmounting the maxxis?

[The DC]

Looks great,my friend! I dig those wheels,saw them on someone else's Deadbolt build in black,liked that too (unfortunately,saw them both AFTER having ordered some G Made "steelies" stamped steel beadlocks,LOL ). Those hubs look sweet Looking forward to watching this build (especially as a new Deadbolt owner myself--not sure what direction I want to go with mine,need the idears,plus everyone loves watching a project Keep it coming,my friend!). Subbed

[northernerbill]

Tat I wish I could say I just peeled those tyres off but I didn't I bought them and am selling on the still new mounted ones

DC even though these are the cheapest of the range I recon they look the best, being like a Bronco.

Looking forward to what this brings, and also what you do too

[The DC]

TAT76,here's a video where an Admin shows exactly that (how to remove the Trepadors that are glued to stock Axial wheels) from his own build of the Deadbolt (posting without permission...but pretty sure it's ok to )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBOenEL3eBM

northernerbill,thanks It may be a while...I have other projects ongoing/getting started too (besides the new Deadbolt--all SCX10's though),I'll be just running it a bit probably through the rest of the year,working on my now nearly 2 year old SCX10 Jeep Rubicon RTR,since it's in need of maintenance/repairs...but I'll get to it :P

[northkona]

Nice find on the wheels Bill , I haven't seen them before. Perfect for my 1.9 build
I just bought some ....., and a pair of their AR60 knuckles too , RPP has a black friday sale on now so I thought I'd better grab some !

[northernerbill]

Cheers guys.

Well I liked them in Silver, luvin them in Black, a few coats of etch primer, gloss black enamel and bosh they are transformed

[northernerbill]

I've had this 1;1 DRL in a draw for ages wanting to use it but couldn't ever get the right fitment.

Well the Deadbolts brackets are almost mm perfect for width. So drilled a couple of tiny holes each end, tapped the DRL and bosh its a direct fit. Being 1;1 they run at 12v so on 3S these are bonkers bright.

I bought these a while back so haven't got a direct link to them but here is where I found them when I searched.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...w=drl&_sacat=0

[slash23]

Those wheels look just like the procomp fake headlock rims I have on my ranger I may need to buy some now


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[northernerbill]

Me and the boys went along to join in with the LSTR today, I had the TF2 and the boys got the Deadbolt.

Its first ever run, and good opportunity to see how the new wheels performed. Its on stock electrics and running on 3S so has quite bit of grunt.
They'd had it for about 10 mins when I heard the Daaaaaaaad its stopped working. Turns out the idler gear in the transmission had completely stripped. Luckily Martin of RCBitz was there today too so he had a replacement set to hand.

Anyway back on track the new SSD wheels performed great and as expected the tyre stayed on perfectly.

A couple of pics

[northernerbill]

Guys and gals I'm moving/starting this thread over in the SCX10 section, so please if your reading this follow the link

SCX10 Deadbolt SSD-RC Build