Twins!

[slugzracing]

I know some people are going to kill me for doing this before wrapping up the Lovell rig but....:lol:

Shelly has needed a new cage for a long time due to many many roll overs and just plain pointless abuse but I could not bring myself to start over until I made a deal with the Devil. It is actually kind of fun to build two rigs at the same time so here they are, Shelly in black and the devils yet to be named rig in blue.

The frames side by side before welding. The only real difference between the two rigs will be in the cage work but much tuning and trial and error on the original platform has been carried into these rigs.
The frames are .5 inch steel tube bent, welded, and then cut in half.
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1188/dsc02081lw6.jpg

The beginning of Shelly's new exo
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1134/dsc02091cf1.jpg

And here they are side by side. There is still quite a bit to do but the hard part is over. After the stingers are built they will be linked to the cage around the cab and then comes shock mounts.
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/5156/dsc02092lc0.jpg
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1492/dsc02093pv9.jpg

[konafreeride11]

those look really good but i had more this in mind when you said twins
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/konafreeride11/coors_twins2.jpg

[eric113]

Freaking pimp slugz !!!
Guy in our group is working on for me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Kazin73/eric1.jpg

[braceysdad]

Where do you guys keep getting those cool bodies?

[slugzracing]

Freaking pimp slugz !!!
Guy in our group is working on for me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/Kazin73/eric1.jpg

Nice! Bolting the cage onto a frame? You had better start a buildup thread!

BD, E-bay is a good source. In fact it is the only place online I have been able to find the black version.

[eric113]

slugz The exo is hinged on the front and will pivot forward. if I need to pull the cab to work on something.
What axles are ya going to use txt ?

Bd or there none on ebay, kb-toys.com have them I had mine shipped.

[braceysdad]

slugz, what do I search under?

[slugzracing]

slugz, what do I search under?Search "artin" or "Ford Ranger" under toys and hobbies. I just looked real quick and did not see any listings so right now KBTOYS.Com (http://www.kbtoys.com/genProduct.html/PID/2709139/ctid/17/INstock/Y/D/)

is probably the best bet. They usually put them on sale every few months if you do not want to pay $60 for them. Also, the black ones are cool but do not come with windows or a good looking grille. You have to snag those parts from a blue one.

[eric113]

Search "artin" or "Ford Ranger" under toys and hobbies. I just looked real quick and did not see any listings so right now KBTOYS.Com (http://www.kbtoys.com/genProduct.html/PID/2709139/ctid/17/INstock/Y/D/)

is probably the best bet. They usually put them on sale every few months if you do not want to pay $60 for them. Also, the black ones are cool but do not come with windows or a good looking grille. You have to snag those parts from a blue one.


Bd I picked mine up for I want to say shipped $38

[braceysdad]

Thanks man, I've always loved that rig

[666]

By far one of my favorites also!! Anybody have any name ideas?

I kinda like Grace, like my dog, or Eve the one who was temted by the devil......

Wicked work Slugz, and thanks for my phone too!!!"thumbsup"

[slugzracing]

I dunno but I am kinda partial to Kelly:mrgreen: Have you found a doll yet?

[eric113]

I dunno but I am kinda partial to Kelly:mrgreen: Have you found a doll yet?

That works, shelly and kelly. I need a name for mine to.

[Wrecker]

What's up with all of the CO guys building bad azz 1:6 scale rigs?!
I really can't afford another rig!!!!!:lol::lol:

Freakin' sweet as always slugz.

BUT FINISH THE LOVELL RANGER!!!!!!

[666]

Anything new? Or do you work for a living or something?:lol:

I just ordered 4 1/4 scale servos, need to get the tranny parts all figured. Do you have any beef inside the Maxx tranny? Any good no pause ESC should work for the winch right, or try the servo board first? Should I be thinking Maxx shafts or Revo? And I need to get the shocks to you soon.

[slugzracing]

Anything new? Or do you work for a living or something?:lol:

I just ordered 4 1/4 scale servos, need to get the tranny parts all figured. Do you have any beef inside the Maxx tranny? Any good no pause ESC should work for the winch right, or try the servo board first? Should I be thinking Maxx shafts or Revo? And I need to get the shocks to you soon.
My workbench (wagon) is covered and surrounded by plants at the moment, I hate spider mites:x
I hope to wrap up the front end Friday evening as I think in my little mind it should go quickly.
Nothing special for the transmission and so long as you are not using some stupid powerful motor maxx shafts work great for me. You can run the circuit board in the servo so long as it does not over volt. I used a dead servo for my winch so that is why I went with a cheap (cheapest I could find with reverse) ESC to power it.
I have a set of savage shocks (the really long suckers) that I am using for mock up so there is no need to rush anything down unless you are using a different shock.

Also, do you have by chance any broken clod C-hubs floating around that I can hack into a carrier bearing?

[DeaDShorT]

Nothing special for the transmission and so long as you are not using some stupid powerful motor maxx shafts work great for me. You can run the circuit board in the servo so long as it does not over volt


Are you sure this rig is going to Patrick??? I mean thats almost 3 strikes against it right there:shock:


Sorry, couldn't resist. Looks good. I'm getting some good tips from your builds. I might actually attempt a scaler here soon:twisted:

[Stormin2u]

Slugz,,,,

Could you take a moment to comment on the values of interior enhancements...It might be helpful to myself and Bender to better understand the importance of making the right choices for our future scale projects. For the objective of improving our overall scale performances?

My biggest concern is when to action figure and when not to. It always seems unfitting if the vehicle is not in use (static display) to have a figure just sitting there staring into space. Is it then necessary or do you recommend the removal of the figure for better static display?

One solution would be to build a exterior enhancement for the indisposed figure. This would improve the overall static display quality.

One possibility would be to build a scale drive in movie screen. Then all the scale vehicles could be stored with a more obvious purpose. To stay within scale it would need to be approximately 4' high X 6' wide. I thought you might set this up in front of your TV in the living room (pictured) but to create the proper scale effect you will need a much larger set.

Thanks in advance "thumbsup"
S'

[Unimoger]

better see them both at moab."thumbsup"

[slugzracing]

Stromin, I take it you had a slow day at the office:lol:
As good as it for scale performance for a scale at home setting you have to be very careful as things can very quickly spiral out of control, I can't even post pictures of what I have caught the chicken doing....


http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/553/pict0395bz8.jpg

Ben, My goal is to have the devils rig drivable before nats, I will probably have to drive the old school Shelly.

[Stormin2u]

Slugz,

Your right I was home today a little under the weather.

So I took the opportunity to distract myself from pain and suffering by trying to be funny, :twisted: and not very good humor actually

Storm' :neutral:

[slugzracing]

What are you talking about? I got a good laugh from your post"thumbsup"

[666]

Wow!! By nats? I don't think I'm quite ready for that!!:lol:

Is it too late to think about a half droop setup? I was thinking on throwing some serious power at it and maybe jumping it at times?:twisted::lol:

I guess I need to get you axles and such this weekend!

[Stormin2u]

What are you talking about? I got a good laugh from your post"thumbsup"

It's the medication Slugz, it's making me a little "goofy". :roll:

But thanks your kind. Are you going to be ready for Moab it's sneaking up!

I starting to get excited about putting a scaler together for a winter project. I'm going to need your help and consulting. I would like to do the paint on the outside thing for a well worn look, and have some of those Slugz details. I'm not sure about an action figure yet. :lol::)

I'll PM you after Moab and things settle down.

S'

[slugzracing]

Patrick, it is not too late for a half droop setup as I have not done the shock hoops yet, they are next:twisted:

The fenders will need some trimming but so far the body is really easy to remove which is a step up from the original"thumbsup"

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6571/dsc02096dz6.jpg
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6392/dsc02095df5.jpg
http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4439/dsc02097gq3.jpg

[slugzracing]

Starting to mock up shock mounts......:twisted:

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/5055/dsc02098hn0.jpg

[eric113]

whats your wb ? Mine came out to 17''

[slugzracing]

whats your wb ? Mine came out to 17''
I am building for an 18 inch wheel base, in that pic the front axle needs to move in .75 inches.

[slugzracing]

As expected a wee bit much on the articulation, esp for jumping:lol:
I cut the coils trying to keep the ride height down and I should have waited to do that until after the shock hoops were built:x At least these are mine I learned on

http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/7584/dsc02100md3.jpg
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/3608/dsc02102nr5.jpg

[666]

SICK!!!

Perfect!! I like! The tubework is turning out very nice, especially the stinger! I think the travel is perfect and for high speed manuvering maybe thick oil in the shocks and soft springs which I have.

What about a wee bit of a shock sticking out of the hood??:shock:

[slugzracing]

SICK!!!


What about a wee bit of a shock sticking out of the hood??:shock:
It is fairly stable for what it is and could be better if I can move the lower shock mounts out on the axle.

I will see if I can get some shock hoops to stick through the hood but they will probably have to be fully extended at ride height

[666]

I think half and half would be best. Droop and uptravel. Well if it was fully sprung I could run xl's...... Stop it!!!:lol:

Anyways you can get a list of everthing I'm going to need to make it drive?

I have axles, shocks, tranny, a selection of Maxx and Revo shafts, servos (I hope...), All t's, not sure of the power plant right now, I have a couple of 45 and 55 turns for now. Umm, I wish I did not part with my EVX. What offset rims do you use? I have some older RC4wd rims that should work. What am I missing?:roll:

[run2jeepn]

SICK!!!

What about a wee bit of a shock sticking out of the hood??:shock:


Are you happy to see me or is that just your shock sticking out of the Hood....lol



Ya cut the hood for the shocks. I've always liked that look... Makes it look:twisted:

[slugzracing]

I will play with the front shocks tonight and see what I can do

as for a list to get this thing up and running
TXT axles
4 savage shocks (stock springs seem to be good)
one servo for steering
Emax tranny locked in first (at least for now)
4 maxx drive shafts (male and female ends along with drive cups)
Two motors of the same turn (I run 55turn lathes)
One speed control
One voltage regulator to feed the steering servo
One Y harness (will be used to plug the steering servo into the receiver and bypass the BEC)
The strongest set of wheels you can get your hands on (wheel hex is critical)
AllTs with full foams
Radio and receiver

That should be all you need to get this pig running. For the winch you would need another Y-harness and a simple on off switch to splice into one of the wires. I think both servos will be fine on the same speed control unless it is a piece.

I ran the first gen Ericksons and recently Shelly has been running axials so pretty much zero offset. I will be mounting up some new Ericksons tonight to give 'em a whirl but I would love to pull the wheels in a tad.

[Krawlin]

*says it in Borat accent* "VERY NICE!"

Looks great slugz. Nice stinger!"thumbsup" Those axles look perfect on there, very scale, they look almost exactally like Rockwell 2 1/2 tons. Is there no lower links, am I not seeing them, or will there be any (like shocks and uppers only)? Will you get much axle sway with your setup (if you run lower links) because those upper links look like they are pretty far out? Maybe not? And just curious, but is it at all possible to make a scale pinion brake for those axles that spins? All in all, awsome rig. I cant wait to see it done.;-)"thumbsup"

-Chris

[666]

[quote=slugzracing;832991]


I have 3 first gen Ericksons.:x

The RC4wd rims I have are inset a little compared to the Ericksons, they might work.The RC4wd rims should be just fine so long as they can hold the tire. You you probably need to trim the knuckles so you might want to check ahead of time.

[slugzracing]

Rocktupus it is not...

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8443/dsc02103sb3.jpg

[666]

Is this a good or a bad thing?:shock:

[slugzracing]

Could be, depends on how much you were hoping would be sticking out of the hood:lol:
Soooo?

[666]

I like it, kinda screws everything else up though?

Are you going to put a cross piece across the top of the windshield and bottom?

[slugzracing]

It doesn't really screw anything up as the shock just moved up about half an inch and didn't really move side to side. I'll snap a few pics Sunday to show you what is going on with them.

Yes, there will be a cross piece in front of the windshield at the roof and the cowl panel; it will bolt in just like Shelly.

[Roadbiker3]

I want one too. That thing is sweet

[Stormin2u]

The progress your making for the number of days is incredible :shock:

[slugzracing]

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6924/dsc02105bg5.jpg

And when one of us old fogeys tells you kids never to braze naked here is why. I was not paying attention and some of the heated flux dripped off of my rod and made contact with a knee. The skin vaporized leaving the fat exposed:lol:
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6720/dsc02107xt8.jpg

[slugzracing]

It moves! I just hooked up my electronics and such took it for a spin and it feels pretty good. The steering is going to be the biggest issue if this thing is going to fly but one battle at a time:lol:

666, do you have a stock Maxx slipper assembly? It presented a clearance issue with the rear cross member and while the member can be ground down it will require a different link setup.

[666]

Moves? :shock: Issues? Steering? FLY?:lol:

I have a slipper somewhere, if Jason does not require my assistance tomorrow I will get it to you.

Pics?

[slugzracing]

Moves? :shock: Issues? Steering? FLY?:lol:

I have a slipper somewhere, if Jason does not require my assistance tomorrow I will get to you.

Pics?
I'll snap a few real quick....

[slugzracing]

There is a little bit of a gap here but the motor cans (My tranny with lathes) are against the seats.
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3548/dsc02108st1.jpg

I snagged the carrier bearing from Shelly and I will use these shafts to cut yours to length.

http://http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4695/dsc02109eo7.jpg

I also snagged the transmission mount plates from Shelly since I am out of good steel. The plate on the passenger side is larger to accommodate a future mount of a servo for shifting.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1238/dsc02111lr9.jpg

If you cannot come over Tuesday don't worry. I will be working this afternoon to prep your axles, mount tires etc so you can pick it up and be ready to hit the ground running

[CrawlerNOklahom]

This build looks good!!. Can't wait to see videos of this in action.

[Wrecker]

This thing better be in Moab!!;-)

[slugzracing]

This thing better be in Moab!!;-)
If all goes well I will be doing tube work at the condo:lol:
I am getting behind right now because of this bloody rain:x

[Wrecker]

If all goes well I will be doing tube work at the condo:lol:
I am getting behind right now because of this bloody rain:x


Haha, nice!
I'm sure there is going to be LOTS of wrenching going on at the condo.:lol:

[666]

This thing better be in Moab!!;-)

Which one?

[slugzracing]

Which one?
Yours, duh:lol:
Did you get your servos?

[666]

I have one servo, that I got at Hobbytown. A Hitec 805, that should do steering for now.

I have a bunch of crap I need to do and I will be working on it hopefully tonight and tomorrow, then leaving for Moab Friday morning!!

Did I lose the hood or you have it?

[slugzracing]

Did I lose the hood or you have it?
It is here on my desk, so it will be coming with me. Please excuse my now non existent brain but did I ever get measurements to you for the rear links? There is way too much going on right now:shock:

[666]

I'm sure I can figure it out, pics soon!!!

OH THANKS SLUGZ!!"thumbsup"

[Wrecker]

Which one?

Both of them!!!

[slugzracing]

Patrick, check your PMs



Both of them!!!
I sure hope so but at this rate Shelly is just going to be a rolling chassis:oops:

[slugzracing]

here she is, far from glory but a whole lot closer than she was 24 hours ago. Next up for tonight, carrier bearing and trying to find my intermediate drive shaft
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/6085/dsc02119dp0.jpg

[666]

There is nothing like seeing one of these giants bucking around on 14.4 volts, jumping, wheelies, and grins from ear to ear. By far one of the greatest rigs I have owned!"thumbsup" Just wait till you see all my new ideas!:twisted:

[Wrecker]

Yes, both of these rigs have to be the most fun things I've ever driven. 666's on 14.4 volts is a freakin blast to haul a$$ around with jumping and pulling wheelies. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face!

[WheelChair]

Wish I could have had the chance to see these beast charged up!

What a cool couple of rigs!

I don't know what madrok's problem was but I am glad to see his ignorant post deleted. :twisted:

Keep up the good work slugs!

Them two rigs are one of a kind!!"thumbsup"

[slugzracing]

Ok time to get back to work
Friday night at Nats was a crazy time with finishing the devils rig and then the mad rush to get Shelly up and running, next year I am bringing an 8' table:lol:
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/360/img9636vu6.jpg
Friday night the chassis was quickly touched up, ground, and then painted. The drive train was then installed and the assembly began. Saturday night after getting back from dinner the electronics were installed and the test run yielded better than expected results. Sunday She hit the rocks and even caught the eye of our Japanese friend from RC world. I just wish he could have seen her done!
Fast forward to today and things are picking back up. I decided top keep things very simple out back so there is just a tool box (RX box) and the spare tire. Here is the tool box in its humble beginnings.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2697/dsc02127nn9.jpg

Saturday I have a job interview but the rest of the day will be devoted to getting stuff done! I need to hit up the LHS for some styrene siding for the tool box and if the Lovell rig lets me the winch will be mounted.

[Wrecker]

Lookin good slugz!
Friday night was crazy, I think i spent more time working on 666's over the trip than I did driving or working on any of my stuff!:lol: But it was worth every second. Didn't we burn up (literally), something like 4 motors and two pinions?:lol: I can't wait to crawl with the twins again, especially if shelly is done."thumbsup"

[666]

HAHAHA! burnt up a 45 turn 2 55 turns, bent the shaft on a 3013, shredded 2 pinions, lost 2 more, and hours of permagrin!!!

I thank you both for all the work on this pig, maybe I should give it to you?:lol: NOT!!!!

[slugzracing]

So how much have you broken since then:lol:

[666]

So how much have you broken since then:lol:

Well, I have broke both the front stock axles, a front axle housing, stripped the 1st gear in the tranny, bent a shock shaft, many rod ends, and Paris broke her sunglasses. Not too bad considering what I have done to it!!:lol:

[slugzracing]

And I have yet to break a stub axle on Shelly:lol:

[666]

And I have yet to break a stub axle on Shelly:lol:


I have not broke those yet, just the inners. I was hoping to get some cvd's for the front but they got lost in the mail. So I guess I will use my surplus of stock Clod axles!


You have to see this thing with 2 Mag Mayhems!! It is fun!!!

[slugzracing]

Hmm, what could this be....

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4687/dsc02128zg5.jpg

[TURTLE]

Is it the start of a high lift?

[slugzracing]

Is it the start of a high lift?

You's a cleva one!

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4793/dsc02129si8.jpg

[slugzracing]

Still much to do but here are the first poser pics.
I tried to recycle the piece that goes in front of the windshield but it was a no go. It was far to windy today to get all of the tube done but the important part is done.

Wheeling pics are coming Sunday since she will be running in the super class:shock:

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3774/dsc02136hl3.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4152/dsc02137yo7.jpg

[TURTLE]

You's a cleva one!

I do what I can.

Your new super huh?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[slugzracing]

I do what I can.

Your new super huh?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:If anyone places lower than me they need to quit and sell their rigs:lol:

[666]

If anyone places lower than me they need to quit and sell their rigs:lol:

I can see it happening, but I ain't gonna sell!:lol:

[XrunnerSWB]

which axles are those?

[Wrecker]

which axles are those?

txt

Lookin good slugz! To bad I couldn't see both of them today at the comp. I can't even imagine Chelly on magnetic mayhems, ...as if she wasn't fast enough with 45 turns locked in first.:lol:

[slugzracing]

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/2198/pict1778lv5.jpg
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/24/pict1784yr0.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4116/pict1788mi2.jpg


Oh yeah, she made it to the top 5*































* by default but hey, top 5 is top 5!

[exesivefire]

this thing is sweet!

[666]

X3 WICKED!!!!!:twisted:

[Mikekx65]

X4 Insane!

[Stormin2u]

Slugz, That turned out nice how does she run? Storm :)

[Wrecker]

Alright, we need some updates! Especially you 666!!
I know Chelly was the most fun rc I've ever driven, I want to see her finished!;-)

[666]

Shoulda came out today!!;-)

[Wrecker]

:lol::lol:
I'm sure that was entertaining.:lol:

[slugzracing]

Bend any more links?:lol:

[Stormin2u]

Hey Slugz, your back I haven't seen you posting much. Good to see you around again....Storm

[slugzracing]

Hey Slugz, your back I haven't seen you posting much. Good to see you around again....Storm
Yeah I have been a little quiet recently, most of my time has been wrapped up with my new job.

[Stormin2u]

Hey thats all good a guys got to make some money to. Good to see you out and about again. "thumbsup"

[eric113]

Yeah I have been a little quiet recently, most of my time has been wrapped up with my new job.

Have any more recent pics of shelly ?

[slugzracing]

Have any more recent pics of shelly ?

Just as soon as I see pics of yours:flipoff:

The next update for Shelly will be a video and I plan on shooting it around Christmas at Palmer Park"thumbsup"

[666]

Do I get to come?

What a long ways this rig has come....circa 05-http://www.jubean.com/Shelly.WMV

[Wrecker]

Dang, old school Shelly.:shock:

[666]

Coulda swore that there was one with the bed on, but I can't find it.

[slugzracing]

Dang, old school Shelly.:shock:

That isn't even OLD school:lol: Someday she will be done!

Patrick, you up for bashing Red Rocks on the 29th or the 30th? It would be killer to get some footage of Chelly!

[666]

I am down, I need to finish my new link design up front (3/8 solid aluminum) and thinking on making the rear long travel also, plus I need to rethink the panhand bar, I can't remember how to do it correctly......

[Stormin2u]

Come on Patrick don't be devilish :twisted: we could sure use some photos of Chelly better yet a video.

[666]

It's in pieces right now, you want pics of that?

[Wrecker]

It's in pieces right now, you want pics of that?

Yup.

I wouldn't mind seeing stuff in pieces, it's good inspiration for me to design stuff for mine.;-)

[slugzracing]

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?p=972798#post972798

[Stormin2u]

Well OK I guess we aready saw that in the build thread anyway. I was just being selfish I was going to ask you and Slugz to pick me up in Minnesota on your way.


It's in pieces right now, you want pics of that?

[slugzracing]

Well OK I guess we aready saw that in the build thread anyway. I was just being selfish I was going to ask you and Slugz to pick me up in Minnesota on your way.

We all want pictures of Chelly! I have not seen her since Moab *hint hint*:lol:

[Stormin2u]

or better yet a VIDEO "thumbsup"

[666]

Hey look at me!!!

[slugzracing]

I just peed my pants!

[Wrecker]

ahhh, that red one. The bed wouldn't happen to be "rhino lined" would it?

[danielk]

666, you need to soften the roofline with a lighter and bend it flat like it <i>should</i> be. i had the same problem.

[slugzracing]

Ok here is a small teaser update...

On the left you can see the 9 cell battery and on the right you can see the winch spool and the ESC used to run the winch. I kept breaking winch spools so if this one works I will dye it black and call it good.
The battery is the result of seeing Chelly on 14 volts, I can hardly wait to drive it! Only problem I face right now is my Novak BEC is not supposed to handle this kind of voltage and the winch ESC cannot handle more than 7 or so cells:twisted: Time to order a Castle BEC from Holmes.....

And yes I know the front links are Allthread, that is on the to do list now that she should have some speed:twisted:

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/2772/dsc02485bu7.jpg

[Wrecker]

Yeah Slugz!
We need more pics though, those teasers are definitely not enough!:lol:
It's good to see the voltage upgrade, mine should be running a 3 or 4 cell a123, so it looks like we will all be able to baja around.:twisted:

[Wrecker]

Hey slugz, quick question. How wide are your frame rails outside to outside?

[666]

I had to reassemble it a bit for these pics of the tires. What do you think?
2.2 Rc4wd Rock Stompers.

Now for paint!!

[Stormin2u]

Stompers are looking very scale on the truck, very nice "thumbsup"

[Wrecker]

:shock::shock:
Dang, those look soooo good!!
They definitely look better than the all-t's imo, but I wonder how the performance is compared to them?
Are they the soft's?
Let me know how they do compared to the all-t's, especially in high speed stuff. I was thinking they might be a little too skinny for high speed turning, but the all-t's didn't do that great either.
Let us know how they do."thumbsup"

[666]

Soft yes. I have really firm foams in them so they might do ok.

You guys like them better? I am not too sure about them.

[Wrecker]

You guys like them better? I am not too sure about them.

Looks - Way better!
Performance - You need to let us know."thumbsup"

After we know how they do in performance compared to the all-t's we can give you a better answer."thumbsup"

[Wrecker]

....I think the crushers would look even better though.;-)

[slugzracing]

I like the narrow profile but that second to last pic they look a little small:-(

[Wrecker]

I like the narrow profile but that second to last pic they look a little small:-(

I think the lugs on the crushers are too small regardless, making it look funny. I think it makes it look like a 55" tall 1:10 scale tire.

But I think the crushers look proportional to a 40" tall 1:7.5 scale (what the ranger is) tire. So I think they would look a lot better and in turn make them look a little bigger in comparison to the stompers."thumbsup"

[666]

Should I get them too?

[Wrecker]

Should I get them too?

Please,
Then you can save me the money of getting them first if they don't work out."thumbsup":lol:

....and get them in softs too.

[rockin92xj]

I have a booooner (in voice of the superbad guy) that thing is straight sexy but a little too high:shock:. keep up the good work"thumbsup"

[666]

I have a booooner (in voice of the superbad guy) that thing is straight sexy but a little too high:shock:. keep up the good work"thumbsup"

It is tall because it has no weight on it. It sits alot lower with 14 cells, a Emaxx tranny, 2 motors, interior, driver, and various other things that make it complete.

[rockin92xj]

It is tall because it has no weight on it. It sits alot lower with 14 cells, a Emaxx tranny, 2 motors, interior, driver, and various other things that make it complete.

O makes since. What shocks are u runin? I loved slugz' builds and i have a 02 Ranger fx4 so i knew i had to build one so i bought the body in cause it got wiped out. I love the stompers there perfect like 42s. by the way what motors are u runin in the maxx trans?"thumbsup""thumbsup"

[666]

Slugz built this one!;-)

It's running aluminum savage shocks. So far I have run 45 turns in it, 55's and some Mag Mayhems8) Not sure what I will run it as soon as I get it back together.

And I do not like the way the Stompers look. All-T's thank you.

[slugzracing]

You know you want the mag mayhems....:twisted:


Shelly now does the reverse wheelie on 55turns:lol:

[666]

You know you want the mag mayhems....:twisted:

I am having trouble keeping brushes in them, I think I need the comm's trued or something?

I wonder how those Puller motors would work.......

[slugzracing]

I am having trouble keeping brushes in them, I think I need the comm's trued or something?

I wonder how those Puller motors would work.......
You would find the weak spot in the drive line real quick:lol:

[Wrecker]

Slugz built this one!;-)

It's running aluminum savage shocks. So far I have run 45 turns in it, 55's and some Mag Mayhems8) Not sure what I will run it as soon as I get it back together.

And I do not like the way the Stompers look. All-T's thank you.

I'm open for donations."thumbsup"

You know you want the mag mayhems....:twisted:


Shelly now does the reverse wheelie on 55turns:lol:

:lol::lol:
Those were so freakin hilarious in moab!

I am having trouble keeping brushes in them, I think I need the comm's trued or something?

I wonder how those Puller motors would work.......

Those puller motors would be awesome!!!!
They would definitely hold up to the torture (the rest of the drive train wouldn't though:lol:), but how would get them to fit? Flip the tranny so the motors stuck out the back? Wouldn't they either hit the seats or hit rear cage?

[slugzracing]

but how would get them to fit? Flip the tranny so the motors stuck out the back? Wouldn't they either hit the seats or hit rear cage?They might just barely slide under the cage out back, that could also be modified:twisted:

[666]

See those gears? Tranny gears 7075 and brass idlers UE Ultramaxx8) They are made to hold up to 8xl Fiego BL motors. TXT axles are extremly tough, not worried there. I guess Maxx shafts are the weak link-easy fix, Revo!

But yea there is not too much room back there for bigger motors, but I do have a hacksaw!!




http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=51435&stc=1&d=1198296635

[Wrecker]

Well then what are you waiting for?!
Those motors are hands down the best things out on the market.

[Gula]

Shelly still around?

[Jones323]

is there any video of this?

[666]

My version is almost done!!

If you do a search on Shelly you will find a plethora of reading and viewing pleasure."thumbsup"

[Gula]

My version is almost done!!

If you do a search on Shelly you will find a plethora of reading and viewing pleasure."thumbsup"


Read and looked at every post, picture and other info"thumbsup" I have five 1:6 scale projects waiting for me to "start" them, one being a Ranger. I think I'll call her Kelly:roll:

[slugzracing]

Kelly is taken, Nelly is open though"thumbsup"

There have actually been some changes to Shelly but she will not be up and running till about new years when I have some free time

[Gula]

Kelly is taken, Nelly is open though"thumbsup"

There have actually been some changes to Shelly but she will not be up and running till about new years when I have some free time

Ok I'll call mine Nelly, maybe even Belly. Any pics of the changes. What's the status of the Tow rig?