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I DID GET A LITLE AHEAD OF MYSELF ON THIS BUILD!

i started taking crappy pics late but here is the low down...

with all the koh/G6 events popping up i new i wanted to build a go fast truggy.

i wanted an independent front end, trailing arms, wraith rear axle, 2 speed tranny and some brushless speed.

i basically started this ground up and here are some pics to get you jump started to where i am today"thumbsup"

i sarted with a slash front end with the stampede rear arms to shorten her up a bit. coupled with some really cool RCE parts, RC4WD trailing arms, summit 2 speed trans, a wraith rear axle and a sheet of 1/8" carbon fiber, some 1/4" delrin and some cnc cutting we are here.

basic roller
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0890.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0895.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0896.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0897.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0900.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0899.jpg

i am using the strc slash 4wd parts for the front end with the x duty mips. there were some fitment issues so i had to do some mill work to the hubs to get the clearences i needed.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0928.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0931.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0944.jpg

i will be running the pro 4 motor in this (there is clearence to run the t8 also) but there was an issue with the pinion lining up with the spur no matter what the pinion orientation was, so i made a 1/4" delrin spacer to pull the motor back a bit.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0934.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0935.jpg
all better"thumbsup"
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0937.jpg

now the tube work went really fast and pics were slim but this will let you see the drection i am going.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0911.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0912.jpg

battery location
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0915.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0913.jpg

some more progress

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0919.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0920.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0921.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0923.jpg

Wow, this thing should go like a bat out of hell!

Any chance of lowering the battery to a different location? Looks like a lot of weight to have up high.

That's pretty tough!
Think you could mount the battery under the tray for a lower cog?

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Originally Posted by ecoli (Post 3413076)

Wow, this thing should go like a bat out of hell!

Any chance of lowering the battery to a different location? Looks like a lot of weight to have up high.

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Originally Posted by johnnyh66 (Post 3413079)

That's pretty tough!
Think you could mount the battery under the tray for a lower cog?

i wanted the battery there. the intention was to even the weight distribution of the entire vehicle so it will handle at speed and fly well. plus with the leveraged rear suspension i should be able to tune the rear to handle it.

also there is no room with the narrow pan.

hasn't any one told you rock crawling is only the obsicles in the way of the high speed stuff:lmao:

WOW "thumbsup"

I really love builds that color outside the lines!!

What is the carbon fiber belly from?
How do the rear frame rails attach?

Love the look of it!!

looks awesome! robinson makes a pinion that will work for you. I dont think you will need a t8, i got rid of mine and am way happy with the pro4

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Originally Posted by sweli (Post 3413218)

WOW "thumbsup"

I really love builds that color outside the lines!!

What is the carbon fiber belly from?
How do the rear frame rails attach?

Love the look of it!!

All of the carbon fiber and delrin pieces are my own design and cutting.

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Originally Posted by willipmartinni (Post 3413242)

looks awesome! robinson makes a pinion that will work for you. I dont think you will need a t8, i got rid of mine and am way happy with the pro4

It is all good now. I have a pro 4 in my Tundy and it is great. The t8 would be for all out fury...

I'm gonna need one of those chassis. You know my address

Way cool! "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

Sick build!!! I can't wait to see a video. Subscribed!"thumbsup"

Jeremy = taking shit to a whole new level...

"thumbsup"

This is one Badass IFS Truggy! Excellent work!:twisted: I thought I seen some disc in the pics, very nice scale addition.
I'm with Nabil on the chassis... Needing one of those soon.

Very cool. Hows the weight?

Whats with the extra screw hole at rear of bottom plate?:flipoff:

cool build man! verry cool

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Originally Posted by Gear Jammer (Post 3413691)

This is one Badass IFS Truggy! Excellent work!:twisted: I thought I seen some disc in the pics, very nice scale addition.
I'm with Nabil on the chassis... Needing one of those soon.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Erin (Post 3413925)

Very cool. Hows the weight
Whats with the extra screw hole at rear of bottom plate?:flipoff:

I was gonna angle the trannys then decided against it...

Ted says its lighter than his wraith.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog (Post 3413675)

Sick build!!! I can't wait to see a video. Subscribed!"thumbsup"

there will be video of this one!

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Originally Posted by MTHead (Post 3413677)

Jeremy = taking shit to a whole new level...

"thumbsup"

Thanks!

I will be using the highland locker with the larger mounting hardware and a set of 36/14 hardened gear set.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0929.jpg

Redrilled and countersunk gear assembly
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...r/IMAG0930.jpg

I will try the plastic housing for now until vanquish has there axle housing available...