Beetlejuice Bully Build

[JeremyH]

Well, since I won a Beetlejuice chassis from Krawlfreak at Y-Town Crawlers on this website, I decided to build it up with a set of Bully axles from RC4WD.

Specs:
Beetlejuice Bodiless Chassis
Bully Axles
Losi Crawler Shocks
Slash springs
KK Bent Delrin Lowers
35T Fantom Motors
CC Mamba Max
PunkRC Dig Switch
3S Lipo
Eritex Beadlocks with Panthers
Bowtie Rear Battery Plate

Pics:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1010992.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1010996.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1010998.jpg

[muddyone]

lookin good soo far. how do the kk's fit do they inerfear with axles at all?

[JeremyH]

I havent received them yet....but I'll be sure to post a pic when I do!

[muddyone]

i know how that is i'm waiting for my birthday to order the bully 2's. i also have the beetlejuice chassis. cant wait to get her going:mrgreen:

[krawlfreak]

any updates or are you still waiting for parts?

[JeremyH]

Yeah, right now I am waiting on the rear axle. I sent it to Bowtie so he can finalize measurements for a rear battery plate.

I've got my KK High Clearance links in and Fantom Racing 35T motors installed.

Right now, there's just not much to snap a picture of without the rear end...

[JeremyH]

Here are a few shots of my Bowtie Bully Battery/Electronics tray:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020068.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020069.jpg

[JeremyH]

Ok it's mostly finished....here are some pictures!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020072.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020073.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020074.jpg

Only a few things left and this truck will be ready for the comps:

1) Side Panels
2) Stainless sleeves for steering links
3) Install droop limiters in shocks

[JeremyH]

I ran this on my backyard course this afternoon and it seemed to do quite well. Here are a few pics:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020075.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020078.jpg

I plan to get this out to my local testing spot sometime this week for a full run!

[JeremyH]

Final specs:

WB = 12 3/8"
Center Clearance = 3 1/4"
Front TW = 10 1/8"
Rear TW = 9 5/8"
COG = Just behind the front lower chassis mounts

[muddyone]

looks good. what links did u use on the top? it also looks like u limited your shocks, if so by how much? i'm starting my beetle and it would save me a lot of time. thanks for any help. your beetle looks awsome"thumbsup"

[JeremyH]

Those are Jato Pushrods (112mm) for the uppers. Yeah, I used about 1/2" of fuel tubing around the shock shaft to limit the droop. I used a bit less tubing in the fronts.

[soundcolor]

That has to be the single most horindous rig I have ever seen... WTF man, why dont you build something thats worth a damn.. :mrgreen:

No, seriously... its ugly.... real ugly




I just effen with ya... nice job

[JeremyH]

Haha....thanks! Ugly or not, this thing was built for comps.

I drive this when I need to feel pretty:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/TLT5/Bee%20Creek%2005-17-09/P1010860.jpg

[bigflex]

That rig isn't going to work. It doesn't have any DNA parts on it.:mrgreen:

Regardless it looks good bud. You have done a nice job bolting everything together."thumbsup":mrgreen:

[saydee1800]

Final specs:

WB = 12 3/8"
Center Clearance = 3 1/4"
Front TW = 10 1/8"
Rear TW = 9 5/8"
COG = Just behind the front lower chassis mounts


is 3.1/4 tall is it tippy?

[JeremyH]

You have done a nice job bolting everything together."thumbsup":mrgreen:
Fawker:flipoff: Actually, it really was a bolt together project. There are just too many parts for sale these days....

We'll see if it works tonight...I'll be heading out to my local testing spot!

[JeremyH]

is 3.1/4 tall is it tippy?
Not really. These Bully axles are pretty damn heavy which keeps it planted. Regardless, I'd like to lower it down about 1/4" for better rollovers...

[bigflex]

you gonna bring this and the axial to Crawlapalozza?:mrgreen:

[JeremyH]

This will definitely make the trip! Not sure what else will be coming with me...

[crashfab]

Haha....thanks! Ugly or not, this thing was built for comps.

I drive this when I need to feel pretty:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/TLT5/Bee%20Creek%2005-17-09/P1010860.jpg

I just puked in my mouth a little :ror::mrgreen:

[BOWTIE]

build looks great man!!!

[JeremyH]

I just puked in my mouth a little :ror::mrgreen:
Ouch...:|

build looks great man!!!
Thanks man!:mrgreen:

[crashfab]

Ouch...:|


Thanks man!:mrgreen:

:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Rig looks good. We have a member who runs that chassis and really likes it....."thumbsup"

[soundcolor]

Haha....thanks! Ugly or not, this thing was built for comps.

I drive this when I need to feel pretty:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/TLT5/Bee%20Creek%2005-17-09/P1010860.jpg


You either stole that pretty pink rig from your daughter/wife, or you gay...

Hey everybody look, Jeremy is GAY

[JeremyH]

Haha....that was built for my wife.

BTW, God's cant be gay...it's against our code.

[JeremyH]

Some axle beef:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020100.jpg

[JeremyH]

I took third in a comp this weekend. Here are a few shots:

http://www.texasrcoffroad.com/txrco_gallery/albums/comps/083009/BC_083009_018.jpg
http://www.texasrcoffroad.com/txrco_gallery/albums/comps/083009/BC_083009_019.jpg
http://www.texasrcoffroad.com/txrco_gallery/albums/comps/083009/BC_083009_020.jpg
http://www.texasrcoffroad.com/txrco_gallery/albums/comps/083009/BC_083009_035.jpg
http://www.texasrcoffroad.com/txrco_gallery/albums/comps/083009/BC_083009_068.jpg

[SACCO]

congrats on the third, truck is looking GOOD"thumbsup"

[JeremyH]

Thanks! Yeah, I've had a hard time this year squeaking past those first two guys...

[landon4]

You for sure had it together this comp I can't say the same for myself. So how did you like the rig it seemed to perform pretty good. I also see were sporting a new avatar.

[JeremyH]

Haha....yeah, it was about time to update that picture.

The truck sure seemed to work well this weekend. I think I had a brush that was getting stuck on my front motor...need to pull them and replace. This will definitely be the truck that I will run at Crawlapalooza.

[krawlfreak]

it is nice to see you are doing well with it. keep up the good work.

[JeremyH]

Thanks man! Yeah, I am really liking the chassis! Thanks again!

[4xFord]

Very good driving yesterday Jeremy, you put a huge gap between yourself and fourth place. "thumbsup"

And your truck just screams "beefcake!"

[JeremyH]

Thanks man! Yeah, on one of the courses, I had to throttle down from a ledge and the front axle smacked into a rock and made a loud "thud"....not a scratch on the axle!

[derwood21]

looks good"thumbsup" Gotta love the beef of these Bully axles. Where did you get your axle covers/skids?

[JeremyH]

They are from Lonewolf.

[JeremyH]

A new set of tires and wheels:
Wheel Works Delrin 2010's
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020316.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020319.jpg

[4xFord]

Those rims are pimp Jeremy! How much weight do the slugs up front add?

[SACCO]

And I would like to know how much the rear tires/ wheels weigh please:)

[JeremyH]

Ya know, I'm not sure how much the individual slugs weigh....and for the price, you'd be better off contacting Reflection/WheelWorks for that info.

I did throw this thing on the scale here at work.....8.2lbs.:shock::shock:

[atekt]

What uppers are you running? Are they the TRA5318/19?

[Reflection]

And I would like to know how much the rear tires/ wheels weigh please:)

1 axial offset Delrin wheel loaded with all hardware,foam and tire is 7 ounces total.

I can get the weight of a brass slug for you.

[JeremyH]

What uppers are you running? Are they the TRA5318/19?
They are the Revo Pushrods labeled 112mm....

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

A new set of tires and wheels:
Wheel Works Delrin 2010's
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020316.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020319.jpg



Is this what your bringing to Crawlapalooza, this won't work there.:mrgreen:


Looks good all new and everything. Scratch it up a little so you don't look like a rookie. :)

[Culetto]

scratch it up a little so you don't look like a rookie. :)

lol

[JeremyH]

Is this what your bringing to Crawlapalooza, this won't work there.:mrgreen:


Looks good all new and everything. Scratch it up a little so you don't look like a rookie. :)
Haha....this rig did pretty well today at our comp....I think it brought home the 1st...I need to wait until the final scores are added, but I am really happy with the way it's working!

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

Good job you got 1st, I'm glad you 2 had a good time. "thumbsup":ror:

[JeremyH]

Haha....you're a real Comode-ian.... :lol:

[LSXEric]

Haha....this rig did pretty well today at our comp....I think it brought home the 1st...I need to wait until the final scores are added, but I am really happy with the way it's working!
Jeremy, you know you murdered everyone. This thing did fantasticly well!"thumbsup"
I'm glad I got throgh the first gate on course 3 with the clod in reverse 2 wheel drive. 40,40,39, woot doggy!

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

I just messing with you cause you are from Texas. And Texans always say (Don't mess with Texas) :ror:

I noticed you have progressive springs, what oil do you run in the shocks with those springs.
How do you liking the bullys.
What turn motors are you running today.
How much does your rig weigh.
Whats the track width with those bad ass wheels you got.
Steve does nice work.
Whats your GC , 3.25
What do you think of those tires.
What foams are you running.

[JeremyH]

Thanks Eric!

[Reflection]

Haha....you're a real Comode-ian.... :lol:

Ricky is just skeered. You and Tim will show them okies how it's done.:mrgreen:

[JeremyH]

I noticed you have progressive springs, what oil do you run in the shocks with those springs. 30Wt
How do you liking the bullys. Love them
What turn motors are you running today. 35T Fantoms
How much does your rig weigh. 8.2lbs
Whats the track width with those bad ass wheels you got. 10"
Steve does nice work. He sure does!
Whats your GC , 3.25 Yeah, about that...
What do you think of those tires. The Bees Tits!
What foams are you running. Aces in the front, F400's in the rear
...

I just messing with you cause you are from Texas.
I know ya are! :lol:

You Okies are just deprived of real beer! Gonna have to make sure to pick some up before I cross the Red River! :lol:

[JeremyH]

You and Tim will show them okies how it's done.:mrgreen:
I sure hope so! :ror:

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

Ricky is just skeered. You and Tim will show them okies how it's done.:mrgreen:
I have nothing to fear but fear it self. and I'm not afraid of that.:flipoff:

[JeremyH]

Well, I saw these and thought they'd be worth a shot on my truck.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020733.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020734.jpg

Not only do they provide a bit more clearance behind the skid, but they provide a smooth transition from links to motor to the tires.

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

Where did you get the links.You make them or did you buy them.

[JeremyH]

Haha.....I'm too lazy to have made those! :lol:

They are from T1E:
http://www.t1erc.com/shop/ccp0-prodshow/rear_links.html

[Krakker]

Is the upper link above the gear case hitting when your rig flex's out?

[JeremyH]

Nope.

[JeremyH]

Well, I took second place in our points series with this truck so I decided not to make too many changes for the upcoming series. Here is a small update:

(front)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020849.jpg

(rear)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1020850.jpg

I swapped in a full set of lighter cases for the rear and center case for the front. I also made a few changes to the shocks (short springs to keep the tires from eating them and drilled out the pistons). I will weigh it tomorrow at work. I hope to get some time this week to test it out.

[JeremyH]

Final weight......6.7lbs!:)

[clarkrw3]

I may have missed it somewhere but what springs are you using on the front??

[JeremyH]

The silver ones in the pics on this page? If so, those are Associated RC18T springs. The offer 3 levels of firmness....silver (soft), blue (medium), gold (firm). I copied that spring setup from JustZach. It seems to work well so far!

[prusik333]

Final weight......6.7lbs!:)


I might just have to get me some lighter cases, i'm at 8.4lb now
nice rig"thumbsup"

[4xFord]

Badass Jeremy, that means that the beetlejuice's got 1st and 2nd this past season! :twisted:

[JeremyH]

I might just have to get me some lighter cases, i'm at 8.4lb now
nice rig"thumbsup"
Yep, that's about where I started!:mrgreen:

Badass Jeremy, that means that the beetlejuice's got 1st and 2nd this past season! :twisted:
Haha....you've got a target on your back, my friend.:twisted::mrgreen:

[JeremyH]

The weight savings really helps on vertical climbs:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-09-09/P1020851.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-09-09/P1020852.jpg

This spot has a LOT of purely vertical ledges and I easily pulled a few lines that I struggled with before.

[JeremyH]

I decided to make a slight change for the upcoming season:

(nevermind the cat, he refused to leave)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020864.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020866.jpg

Electronics to follow!

[samaruki]

is that a V3 Beetlejuice:idea::idea::-P

[JeremyH]

It sure is!

[JeremyH]

A new steering setup:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020925.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020926.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020927.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020928.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020929.jpg

[landon4]

Very nice I like it man.

[JeremyH]

Thanks Josh! This V3 has a LOT more clearance! I cant wait to give it a workout...

[BOWTIE]

V3 looks pimp!!!!

did you happen to weigh the chassis before you swapped?

[JeremyH]

Weigh only the chassis (plates, skid, braces and hardware)? No, sorry. Krawlfreak might have that info....

[4xFord]

Steering looks great Jeremy, I like how you set it up. "thumbsup"

Oh ya, and whatever gave you the idea to use that MRC bug body...:mrgreen:

[JeremyH]

Thanks. Haha....yeah, yeah.....credit to you on that one buddy!

[JeremyH]

I finally got my new wheels and rings in:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020933.jpg

Axial fronts, Berg rear.

[JeremyH]

I got the hood and roof panels painted and mounted:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020940.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020941.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020942.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020943.jpg

[RCROCIN']

looks awesome bro"thumbsup" I will have my v3 put together over the next week:mrgreen::mrgreen:

[JeremyH]

Thanks man! You are gonna love that new chassis design!

[JeremyH]

Final Weight, RTR, 6.4 lbs!!! That is a perfect weight for this truck.

[53 willys]

nicley done duude...thats a sick rig forsure8)

[JeremyH]

Thanks man! I am going to see if I can use some black RIT dye to color the Lonewolf skids....:twisted:

[53 willys]

Thanks man! I am going to see if I can use some black RIT dye to color the Lonewolf skids....:twisted:

cool idea!"thumbsup" post some pics when you do.

[samaruki]

Hay Jeremy just wondering:idea:

Why did you go to the long distance side on your tie rod instead to the short side(passenger side instead drivers side) it seams that most go to that side...

this is how i did mine. Am i missing something?:

http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz146/samaruki-1986/bullyjuice/100_1454.jpg

[JeremyH]

For a stupid reason really....because I already had the link made from the previous steering setup and it was the proper length. If I make a new one, which I probably will (since this one is sleeved with aluminum and not stainless like the tie rod), then I'll probably run it to the closest knuckle.

[JeremyH]

I got some time to run this on my backyard course. It performs nicely!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020953.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020954.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020955.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020956.jpg

And here is the start/finish of my course:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020958.jpg
None of the tires are touching the ground. I'd say that the drag brake on the HHTQ works pretty damn well!

Overall, I am happy. The ESCs BEC seems to be up to the task.

[4xFord]

Looks sick J, I'm diggin the all black. Can't wait till our next comp, beetlejuice domination! :twisted:

[JeremyH]

Thanks Shelby!

As soon as I find my sheet of lexan, I'll cut out some side panels....

[clarkrw3]

Are you running any weight in the front wheels or are you just using the weight in the axle tubes?

[JeremyH]

No weights on any of the wheels. It is balanced using a combo of tubes (Full machined aluminum rear parts; front aluminum gear case and upper link mount; front cast tubes and knuckles). The COG is right at the spot where the lower link mounts attache to the chassis.

[JeremyH]

Panels and stickers:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020975.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020978.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/2010%20Season%20Rebuild/P1020980.jpg

[prusik333]

Man! these beetlejuice chassis are looking good. it looks like it can flip off it's lid and back on to it's wheels pretty easy, looks better with the panels and brake light stickers also"thumbsup"

[JeremyH]

Thanks man! Yeah, I thought the brake lights helped with the Buggy look...

[RCROCIN']

JeremyH what is your G.C. with the new setup?

[JeremyH]

It is just under 3.75" at the front of the skid and right at 4" at the back.

[JeremyH]

I took this truck to the local testing spot and it did really well!
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020982.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020986.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020987.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020988.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020989.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020990.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020991.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020992.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020993.jpg

And a few vertical climbs:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020994.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Washington%2012-22-09/P1020995.jpg

[Diamond D]

quick question for you, does lonewolf make those skids specifically for the bully's or just the bergs and they are interchangeable?

[JeremyH]

Yes, those skids are specifically designed for the Bully axles.

[RCROCIN']

It is just under 3.75" at the front of the skid and right at 4" at the back.

Cool thanks, Mine is the same. I made my own links and it seemed a little high at first.

[prusik333]

How are those rear high clearance links working for ya? still ok?
I was thinking on getting some but wondering........do they get hung up when you go over steep ledges, they look like they would hang up before it gets to the rear wheels. maybe i'm just looking at them wrong in your first few pics in Nov. you posted up (post #58 second pic)
thanks Jeremy"thumbsup"

[JeremyH]

Prusik,

actually those rear links dont get hung up very often at all. They provide a nice smooth transition from link to motor and really help on sharp ledges.

[JeremyH]

More testing.....

A few lines that I was not previously able to make:

Line 1
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030132.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030133.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030134.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030135.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030136.jpg

Line 2
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030138.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030139.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Ceramica%2001-02-10/P1030140.jpg

I am loving this lighter setup!

[acuramech]

hey sick rig man. just wondering what length of upper links u are using? thanx in advance.

[JeremyH]

I am running the 112mm Traxxas Pushrods.

[JeremyH]

This morning, I went down to the rocks at the seawall in Galveston...here are a few pics:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030183.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030184.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030186.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030187.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030188.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030189.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030190.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030191.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/Galveston%2001-17-10/P1030192.jpg

It was fun!

[samaruki]

killer rocks"thumbsup""thumbsup"

[JeremyH]

Thanks! Yeah, that spot is fun, but the rocks can be slick because of the sand and high tide...

[boisetrucker]

Hey I was wondering since kk is not making links anymore what would sugest? Would it be ok tem use the ones you are using for your rears? Thanks.

[Erforce52285]

nice pics man. when are we gonna get a video along with these sweet pics "thumbsup"

[JeremyH]

Hey I was wondering since kk is not making links anymore what would sugest? Would it be ok tem use the ones you are using for your rears? Thanks.
Any 5" link should do the trick."thumbsup"

nice pics man. when are we gonna get a video along with these sweet pics "thumbsup"
Thanks! I forgot the video camera this time...:mrgreen:

[Krawler Hobbies]

That place is awsome!! Your lucky to have a place like that so close. Might have to make a trip to Texas this summer for that!

-Jason

[boisetrucker]

Any 5" link should do the trick."thumbsup"


Thanks! I forgot the video camera this time...:mrgreen:

Ok so I take it that is eye to eye correct? Thanks for your time.

[JeremyH]

That place is awsome!! Your lucky to have a place like that so close. Might have to make a trip to Texas this summer for that!

-Jason
Haha...yeah, it's nice, but not that close.....about 50 miles from my house!:mrgreen:


Ok so I take it that is eye to eye correct? Thanks for your time.
IIRC, yes. You need to make sure that you links are the proper length to give you the correct wheelbase. If you are using the V3 Chassis, the 5" fronts and T1E HC rears should put you right at 12.5" when the suspension is fully compressed.

[rc2000]

Nice rig man...I just built my V3 and I thought intially the ride height was a little high but now that I've read your thread I think I'll try mine without the limiters inside the shocks.

[JeremyH]

Thanks! Yeah, I am really liking the height...

[dasmonkeyboy]

I am surprised that no one has commented on the tires you are running in the second set of pics. How did you get them so fast and how are they working. ie what type of rocks they work on best and foam setup. stuff like that.

[JeremyH]

I am surprised that no one has commented on the tires you are running in the second set of pics. How did you get them so fast and how are they working. ie what type of rocks they work on best and foam setup. stuff like that.
Those are just white Rovers...that I took my dremmel to..."thumbsup"

[dasmonkeyboy]

Ok ya I just zoomed in on the pic. At normal zoom the sipes look like the beefed up lugs on the new hb tire. My bad "thumbsup"

[PipeDreams]

Late coming to the bully thing and I must say I wasn't a fan of the V3 style chassis but that body makes it look really good... Gonna finish my slingshot build and do something like this... this truck is my inspiration! Love it... looks killer and love the way it works!

[JeremyH]

Thanks for the compliments!

[LSXEric]

Looking good Big J. Its going to be good to see this beast run tomarrow!

[acuramech]

man this rig looks killer.. finally got mine all built. for some reason it looks a lot like this one. do your rovers side walls roll much when side hilling or squish a ton on the rears when going vertical? thanx for all the help jeremy.

[JeremyH]

They dont have much roll on off camber stuff. What foams are you running and how wide are they?

[acuramech]

i am just running stock hb foams... lame i know... a friend and i were wanting to throw in some 5.5 novas. pretty sure that will help a lot. hey another question can u put ur rig on the sidewalls of the tire and have it not tip over?

[Flyin Hawaiian]

Haha...yeah, it's nice, but not that close.....about 50 miles from my house!:mrgreen:



IIRC, yes. You need to make sure that you links are the proper length to give you the correct wheelbase. If you are using the V3 Chassis, the 5" fronts and T1E HC rears should put you right at 12.5" when the suspension is fully compressed.



it put mine to 12.75 fully compressed

[53 willys]

it put mine to 12.75 fully compressed

then your rig is out of spec and illegal...under the current 2010 rules

[JeremyH]

Flyin, what shocks are you running? I am using the Traxxas XLs which are 3.5" shocks...

[Flyin Hawaiian]

thats the problem im running losi 4" shocks. im ordering the parts for the losi 3.5 shocks

[Flyin Hawaiian]

then your rig is out of spec and illegal...under the current 2010 rules


yeah i know that and its a pain in my butt

[JeremyH]

thats the problem im running losi 4" shocks. im ordering the parts for the losi 3.5 shocks
Yep, 3.5" shocks should work perfectly. That should definitely help out with your truck getting too long during compression.

[Flyin Hawaiian]

hey are you running any limiters on the outside of your shocks?

[JeremyH]

Nope....

[Erforce52285]

Nope....

those springs kind of act like limiters at full compression correct? whatever happend to uploading the uncut stuff from your last comp?:-P no biggy just givin you a hard time :mrgreen:

[Krakker]

Rig is looking realy good. Just curious, are you running into any snags with the HC rear links and the motor getting hung up? I'm thinking of trying to clock the rear a bit to gain some break over help when climbing.

[JeremyH]

those springs kind of act like limiters at full compression correct? whatever happend to uploading the uncut stuff from your last comp?:-P no biggy just givin you a hard time :mrgreen:
Yeah, they will completely compress before the shock bottoms out. Sorry, I forgot about that. I've also been fighting issues with my home computer.....it's been giving me a "bad_pool_header" error and a BSOD.

BTW, we have a comp coming up that you'll be more interested in....the location is much cooler and I imagine the raw footage will be as well."thumbsup"

Rig is looking realy good. Just curious, are you running into any snags with the HC rear links and the motor getting hung up? I'm thinking of trying to clock the rear a bit to gain some break over help when climbing.

Nope....the links are actually perfect. The drop down right as the motor and gear case come into play. Nothing ever contacts the motor or gearcase.

[Erforce52285]

Yeah, they will completely compress before the shock bottoms out. Sorry, I forgot about that. I've also been fighting issues with my home computer.....it's been giving me a "bad_pool_header" error and a BSOD.

BTW, we have a comp coming up that you'll be more interested in....the location is much cooler and I imagine the raw footage will be as well."thumbsup"



Nope....the links are actually perfect. The drop down right as the motor and gear case come into play. Nothing ever contacts the motor or gearcase.

yeah i was sick of having problems with my home computer so i got a macbook pro and its been all go ever since... it took a while to get used to bc i grew up on pc's... yeah i cant wait to see the new vids, good luck at the comp"thumbsup"

[acuramech]

hey the rig is lookin good as always. was wondering what holes you are running your upper links to on the chasis and also over all shock length and oil.. just need to tweak mine a bit more and wondering if this might be it... thanx

[JeremyH]

I'll hae to check on which holes I am running the upper links in....I'll get back to you with that this evening.

The rig performed great yesterday at that comp! I ended the day with a few negative scores, but ran out of time on one course....only a few completed that course. I didnt have any penalties until I got to one gate...and just couldnt get past it.

[JeremyH]

Ok, I checked....

Rear = Lowest and furthest toward the rear
Front = Lowest and furthest toward the rear

[Rocks R. Good]

Looks awesome"thumbsup" I guess the v3 is holding up to the weight of the Bullies? Does it flex much in binds?

Do you have any pics of it on it's lid? I'm wondering how its roll over recovery is?

Thanks

[JeremyH]

I havent noticed ANY flex in this chassis. There are about 6 cross braces and the center skid....it isnt going anywhere!

Sorry, no pics on it's lid! "thumbsup"

[Rocks R. Good]

Thanks"thumbsup"

How do you like the rollover action, do you have any exp. w/ Moonbuggy? If so how do they compare?

[JeremyH]

Nope....sorry, I've only had experience with the BJ V1 and V3 Bodiless chassis. Everything else I've owned had a body.

This thing rolls back over pretty well, but I am pretty good at catching it as it's falling and starting my recovery then....forward throttle and the fronts will grab and pull it back over.

[Rocks R. Good]

Thanks, I think I'll order mine now"thumbsup"

[JeremyH]

You wont be disappointed!

[JeremyH]

Well, the Bully performed well today at our comp....but I did kill my S9157 servo:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u287/z_hansenjm/RC/Bully/P1030388.jpg

I sheared off about 1/3 of the teeth on that main gear in the lower right of the pic and one tooth lodged in the gears at the top of the pic. Hopefully, they make replacement gears for this servo...

[JeremyH]

Well, I just spoke with Futaba and the gears for this thing are out of stock. :evil:

[Erforce52285]

Well, I just spoke with Futaba and the gears for this thing are out of stock. :evil:

i heard the military buys futaba stuff out every so often so u might wanna switch servos... need them for all those uav's and stuff

[JeremyH]

Nahh....screw that. This futaba servo has lasted longer than any other servo I've used! I love their products....which is why I was mad. While I wait, I'll have to use a Hitec. I'd better get out my earplugs! :lol:

[Erforce52285]

lol