C2 Taco Buggy

[DORK VADER]

Originally Posted by dubAron

Amazing rig looks very clean but also looks extremely capable. Can we see a good pic of the suspension.

Originally Posted by cutlaSS

Damn, sick rig! You did some awesome work.

Originally Posted by rcmaxx1967

Awesome rig! i also would like to see some pics of the suspension !

Originally Posted by chevotafun

What an amazing truck, great job

Sorry guy's I have been side tracked from this build and RCC for a while now.. Thanks for trying to keep it alive.

Finally getting back to work on it. Been finishing up the suspension also got all the SSD axle goodies installed and added some scale items.


Here is where it's at... I decided to go with all SSD matching axle components.

Dana 60's
HD CVD's
Inner C's
High steer knuckles
Brass Tubes / Front
HD Diff cover / Front

The scale realism just shot up a few notches with these axles. Really COOL product..












I needed some new shocks.. So I decided instead of taking another hit to the wallet maybe I can take my useless King shocks and mix the only good parts from them with a set of decent Proline Scaler shocks that actually dampen and do not bleed as much oil.

I ended up using the King shock caps, adj collars and lower springs. Axial cap seal / O-ring. The rest is all Proline. Not to shabby and they work..









I finally made a set of trailing arm brackets to de-ghetto the temporary set up that I had on there. I'm going to run the rig a few times and see if they have many hang ups to determine if I need to box them in with steel or some plastic.











Made a little Optima Red Top battery with tray. The battery cables and terminals are wires from an old light kit with the servo connectors drilled out.







Also added some store bought scale goodies in the bed to help finish things off.









This last thing is just for fun. The HPI driver helmets are on a limited swivel and the jaw pieces of the helmets are weighted with a small amount of lead / alum. wheel weight. This allows them to move and self center with the rigs movement.

If they are not limited they will spin 360*..






That is all of the upgrades I got for now

[XSRCdesign]

I really like this rig!

[Stormin2u]

I agree, it looks like the inspiration truck its very nice.

[Highmark]

Man this is awesome - you did some great work. I like that the bed area is detailed but not totally overdone.

[travis c.]

Super Dope!

[ScaleFreak93]

Beautiful work! Nice detail with the moving helmets too Also I call dibs if you ever sell

[2JSC]

This truck is badass. Love it and the details. What did you use to make those trailing arm brackets?

[Tantaran69]

Amazing work,,,,,, coolest Taco in my book...!

[DORK VADER]

Originally Posted by XSRCdesign

I really like this rig!

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

I agree, it looks like the inspiration truck its very nice.

Originally Posted by Highmark

Man this is awesome - you did some great work. I like that the bed area is detailed but not totally overdone.

Originally Posted by travis c.

Super Dope!

Originally Posted by Tantaran69

Amazing work,,,,,, coolest Taco in my book...!

Thanks guys... The feed back is appreciated.

Gonna take it out for some test n tune next week. Hope it wheels..

Originally Posted by ScaleFreak93

Beautiful work! Nice detail with the moving helmets too Also I call dibs if you ever sell

Dibs.

Originally Posted by 2JSC

This truck is badass. Love it and the details. What did you use to make those trailing arm brackets?

Trailing arm brackets: 1/2 inch steel square stock.






I've got a new set of 1.9 wheels on the way..



The plan is to test with and with out wheel weights. I want it to be as tuned as possible with no weights now that knuckle weights are not allowed at the national level and I really want to keep the stress to a minimum.

[ScaleFreak93]

Wheels make their way to you yet?

[DORK VADER]

Originally Posted by ScaleFreak93

Wheels make their way to you yet?

Yes and they are so much easier to deal with than the RC4WD steels. I also switched up to a pair of Trepador's to narrow the track.

Still not sure which tire I like the best on this rig..



Test n tune yesterday. Only took a couple of photos..












Next upgrades on the way.


Front:



Rear:



SSD has a new diff cover design.

[ScaleFreak93]

I think the swampers looked right on it personally. The new wheels look great though

[1beatjeep]

Any update on this sweet rig?

[sic1to]

Amazing!!!

[rcjeepbuilder]

Nice original work man!

[travis c.]

If no one has called dibs when you put this amazing piece of work up for sale.............................................. ..DIBS!!!

[ScaleFreak93]

Originally Posted by travis c.

If no one has called dibs when you put this amazing piece of work up for sale.............................................. ..DIBS!!!

Already called buddy

But seriously there has to be some updates on this

[travis c.]

Originally Posted by ScaleFreak93

Already called buddy

But seriously there has to be some updates on this

Well then..................

[RcBro]

killer build. nicely done.

[chevotafun]

Man this is one killer right, awesome job

Yes if you ever want to get right of it, i'd take it off your hands