Volvo Portal c303 Builded by a Guy

[TheMark]

to beautiful for the luggage class, after all that work it should be in first class!

[cherokee95]

Well, that turned out pretty awesome. Looking forward to pics and vids!

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by TheMark

to beautiful for the luggage class, after all that work it should be in first class!

Ha! I'll buy it a ticket next time.

Originally Posted by cherokee95

Well, that turned out pretty awesome. Looking forward to pics and vids!

Thanks a lot! I meant to shoot video this weekend, but I didn't get around to it. Too busy!

Here's a couple more pics from the USTE.

[War Pig]

That is an awesome rig in person.....just wish I'd have actually seen it run on the trails.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by War Pig

That is an awesome rig in person.....just wish I'd have actually seen it run on the trails.

Thanks Tim.

I should have probably used it again on the final day, instead of the Jerpspeed. I was very impressed though. Need to do more styrene fixes, it got double smashed on it's way home. SAD FACE.

[imthatguy]

Video:

[chino63]

Man, this little rig looks soooo good! Amazing work done here by some guy, hope to see it in person some day.

[xigtc]

Some awesome styrene work imthatguy!


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[chino63]

How do you like the tires? They are a good size for a future C1 build

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by chino63

Man, this little rig looks soooo good! Amazing work done here by some guy, hope to see it in person some day.

I hope so too. Can't bring it to Axialfest. Obviously.

Originally Posted by xigtc

Some awesome styrene work imthatguy!


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Thanks, from one guy to another.

Originally Posted by chino63

How do you like the tires? They are a good size for a future C1 build

They're good. Pretty grippy and I like the smooth profile. The treads are nicely spaced and are pretty open. Dry conditions they're spectacular, wet - don't know yet.

[imthatguy]

I've had this truck out twice in a trail/comp-esque environment and I'm constantly surprised by it's capabilities. I like to think it's partially driver skill, but I really know it comes down to the interesting weight placement and excellent chassis design by GCM. After a lot of hard driving this weekend, I'm happy to report no breakage, except for a rather weak servo (that has since been replaced) and a lot of rock rash. I spent today doing a quick refresh on the paint and preparation for next weekend's TEAM KNK TTC4. Where I can't wait to run it through the mud pit. ;)

[4.3 Zook]

I was wondering if you added weight to it,it behaves just like a 1:1 vehicle.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by 4.3 Zook

I was wondering if you added weight to it,it behaves just like a 1:1 vehicle.

Nope! It's heavy enough on it's own! What you're seeing in the video is the effects of shooting at 60fps and editing at 24. Makes everything look heavy.

More photos because I like photos.




Edit: These tires are worth a look. I was very surprised at their wet weather performance. And at 4.19" listed height, they are a really, really great tiny truck tire.

[Godslilmistake]

Video!!!! Sick rig brother me and the wife love the look

https://youtu.be/eXaSBY1w0N8

[gsrcivic]

Man your builds are always awesome. Your attention to detail is top notch. Keep more builds coming lol

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by Godslilmistake

Video!!!! Sick rig brother me and the wife love the look

https://youtu.be/eXaSBY1w0N8

Thanks very much! I'm glad someone likes this ugly duckling!

Originally Posted by gsrcivic

Man your builds are always awesome. Your attention to detail is top notch. Keep more builds coming lol

Thank you sir, my motivation is nice comments like this.

Forgot to update this thread with results of my poor driving at the Team KNK TTC. Yay! 29th place of some 66 trucks. Right in the middle of the field. I sucked at the Hill Climb and Trail Run, but excelled in the Tractor Pull, Mud Pit and Tank Trap. Super fun times, and the more time I have with it, the more comfortable I am driving it. Love this truck. Next up, ECSC!

[Szczerba]

29th. Not showing off and not lagging behind. I like it.

[Sneetches]

Originally Posted by Szczerba

29th. Not showing off and not lagging behind. I like it.

Not fast enough to break it but not slow enough to baby it .

[Peaker]

As they say in Sweden " Snygg" meaning nice or good looking in their language i also master somewhat.

[imthatguy]

24th of 74 at ECSC. Again, not showing off, and not being terrible. For a portal-axled truck that was already top heavy, not bad. Sending it off to it's new home. Bye weird Swedish Truck! Have a nice life!