The happy bug (Class 1)

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Originally Posted by SStone

I love rock bugs!


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Thanks!

Originally Posted by Bananaclip

Really cool. I've always liked that body. I don't know if I missed it but what's your wheelbase? Also if you recall what's the stock wheelbase?

Thanks! I'm stretched to a little over 11 and 1/2", I think stock is around 10 and 1/2" but I don't have a stock one to measure.

[DORK VADER]

Looking good. I like the ride height and overall stance. Nice work.

[chino63]

Your bug, so cool, I like.

Your avatar.... so creepy, I no like.

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Originally Posted by DORK VADER

Looking good. I like the ride height and overall stance. Nice work.

Thanks It will be a bit taller to clear everything at full bump - but not by much.

Originally Posted by chino63

Your bug, so cool, I like.

Your avatar.... so creepy, I no like.

Thanks dude. He's just excited about some shiny parts.

[sam63]

Lookin good! Seams like a lifetime ago when I built mine even though it's only been like 3 years. Those tires and wheels really are a perfect match for it.

Are you planning on going to nationals this year?

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Originally Posted by sam63

Lookin good! Seams like a lifetime ago when I built mine even though it's only been like 3 years. Those tires and wheels really are a perfect match for it.

Are you planning on going to nationals this year?

Thanks man! I'm pleased with how its turning out so far. Yup this is my class 1 ride for nats. You going to be there?

[VMGontheRocks]

Should I put my hulksta transmission in my C1 truck to keep the similarities going?

[youngblood]

Maybe I missed it but what are you going to do to make sure half the tires are covered by the body?

Absolutely love it, looks awesome!

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Originally Posted by VMGontheRocks

Should I put my hulksta transmission in my C1 truck to keep the similarities going?

Sure! We'll see how it does - I feel like it will either be awesome or a total failure.

Originally Posted by youngblood

Maybe I missed it but what are you going to do to make sure half the tires are covered by the body?

Absolutely love it, looks awesome!

You didn't miss anything - the plan is fender flares (bike tubes probably) for the missing coverage.

Thanks!

[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by Highmark

Sure! We'll see how it does - I feel like it will either be awesome or a total failure.



You didn't miss anything - the plan is fender flares (bike tubes probably) for the missing coverage.

Thanks!

It's worked pretty well in my current C1, not sure I want to change away from my current ToyZuki set up as I've started to get that dialed in.

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Originally Posted by VMGontheRocks

It's worked pretty well in my current C1, not sure I want to change away from my current ToyZuki set up as I've started to get that dialed in.

It's definitely the smart setup when it comes to points, weight and weight distribution. Just a lot of stuff to fit under the Scorcher body.

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Got some stuff done today.

Got the body mounted, went with body posts for the first time in a long time. I get tired of taking out screws to change a battery so it was worth it. :


Servo is totally hidden at full droop:


Got the rear bumper built - 100% stainless tube. I don't plan on painting it.


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Need to get the motor mounted farther down and back into the cowl.

[bmuzz1]

Looking good Jon!

[chino63]

Starting to look like a winner!

I really want to but can't bring myself to drop coin on that shapeways stuff.

[EZ CHOPPER]

cant wait to see how this thing turns out looking good

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Originally Posted by bmuzz1

Looking good Jon!

Thanks man! Hope I get it done in time.

Originally Posted by chino63

Starting to look like a winner!

I really want to but can't bring myself to drop coin on that shapeways stuff.

Thanks! I'll be happy if I finish the courses. The motor is by far the best looking 3d printed part I've found - it's actually pretty smooth.

Originally Posted by EZ CHOPPER

cant wait to see how this thing turns out looking good

Thanks! Appreciate it.


I think the regulator is going out on my torch - just hope it holds out long enough to get me across the finish line.

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Good day today. Ate some lobsta rolls:



Got the new regulator setup and made some fire:



And got most of the front bumper done.

[Bananaclip]

This little bug makes me happy

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Originally Posted by Bananaclip

This little bug makes me happy

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it so far. Next up is sliders, a roof rack and an internal cage.

[hotwheels000]

Originally Posted by Highmark

You didn't miss anything - the plan is fender flares (bike tubes probably) for the missing coverage.

Thanks!

Have you seen or thought about using wiper blades ? Might offer a bit more detail and contour than a inner tube.