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Old 03-23-2008, 11:10 PM   #181
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Very interesting build! Thanks for all the great info.
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Did you add any weight to the wheels?
I didn't add any weight to the wheels, they are just right IMO. The memory foams out front are heavier then standard foams, but I didn't add any extra weight. If you are going to aluminum wheels from standard plastic, I'd thicken up your shock oil set-up a little.
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Old 03-24-2008, 11:58 AM   #182
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After a couple good test sessions, I decided to change a few things. One was the belly clearance, it was too low for me. So, I mounted the shocks more vertically and softened them up. Now my clearance is just a shade over 2 1/2", which I think will be good. I also moved the body forward a little and lowered it. This is probably exactly where the new body will sit when done, unless I find a way to lower it more.

Just to give my wheels a little different look, I went with black flathead screws.
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Old 03-24-2008, 12:03 PM   #183
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The counter sunk screws look really good.
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Old 03-24-2008, 12:07 PM   #184
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looking really good bender, i love my sw3 i still think it is the best chassis out there. great job can't wait to see how it does in the comps with all the other new chassis out there.
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What up with your front wheel nut? Widener's? Cvd's?
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looking really good bender, i love my sw3 i still think it is the best chassis out there. great job can't wait to see how it does in the comps with all the other new chassis out there.
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What up with your front wheel nut? Widener's? Cvd's?
I had to run the TLT CVD wideners so the wheels would clear the knuckles without grinding.
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I had to run the TLT CVD wideners so the wheels would clear the knuckles without grinding.
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Old 03-24-2008, 04:32 PM   #188
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Looks great!

Did you have to go with a longer screw on the wheels or still 3x10?

Also could you offer a starting point oil weight wise? I just got my new MSD wheels today and my setup would be king of similar. Ax10 chassis/axles, similar shocks....actually traxxas big bores but with losi springs, lipo and servo over the axle and aluminum wheels.

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Old 03-25-2008, 02:15 AM   #189
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Looks great!

Did you have to go with a longer screw on the wheels or still 3x10?

Also could you offer a starting point oil weight wise? I just got my new MSD wheels today and my setup would be king of similar. Ax10 chassis/axles, similar shocks....actually traxxas big bores but with losi springs, lipo and servo over the axle and aluminum wheels.

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The screws are the same length as the originals.

I'm running 20wt oil out front, 35wt in the right rear and 50wt in the left rear.
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Old 03-25-2008, 01:21 PM   #190
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Rumor has it Axial is making all their aluminum goodies available in different colors.

I'll paint the new Grappler up with a light coat of bright red, then back it in black to match the blood red anodize. I'll post some more pics when I get all the red chassis standoffs in too.
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Personally I am not a huge fan of the green. Or course it could just be my colorblindness messing with me.
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Diggin the red!

Rig looks fantastic.
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Personally I am not a huge fan of the green. Or course it could just be my colorblindness messing with me.
Well, now there are other colors available. Not that it matters to you though.

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Diggin the red!

Rig looks fantastic.
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Maaaan some kids get all the cool Toys!!:-( Now all we need to see is the MSD's Annodized Black and Red rings and you would be Smurfy!! That's right, I referenced the Smurfs in public
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Maaaan some kids get all the cool Toys!!:-( Now all we need to see is the MSD's Annodized Black and Red rings and you would be Smurfy!! That's right, I referenced the Smurfs in public
I emailed them about it and still have no return. :-( I was hoping for a certain color scheme for mine when I get them.
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Always educational Brad
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Rumor has it Axial is making all their aluminum goodies available in different colors.

I'll paint the new Grappler up with a light coat of bright red, then back it in black to match the blood red anodize. I'll post some more pics when I get all the red chassis standoffs in too.
We will have them in blue, red, and orange! The product release should be out in the next day or two!

I would recommend cany apple red, backed with gold metal flake, silver, then black. That will give you the color you are looking for plus a little bling factor thrown in!

Build is looking great so far, can't wait to see it in person!

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Well Brad, you got my son all upset. He just was going to his rig all in red with the revo links. Looks good buddy.

You know what they say! You snooze you loose.
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I didn't add any weight to the wheels, they are just right IMO. The memory foams out front are heavier then standard foams, but I didn't add any extra weight. If you are going to aluminum wheels from standard plastic, I'd thicken up your shock oil set-up a little.
Thanks, I will be using MSD wheels also. i will try no extra weight!
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We will have them in blue, red, and orange! The product release should be out in the next day or two!

I would recommend cany apple red, backed with gold metal flake, silver, then black. That will give you the color you are looking for plus a little bling factor thrown in!

Build is looking great so far, can't wait to see it in person!

Thanks,
Axial
That red is exactly what I've been waiting for!
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