New Comp Build.......SWX......New Production Pics!!

[gunnar]

And 43 pages, No wonder the SWX is a popular chassis, Bender did his homework, and it shows. Not to mention his willingness to help people with their builds. He really is one of the greatest on this forum

[josh97]

Well this thread was the selling point for me i just orderd my swx and now i have to suffer threw the waiting period!!! Awesome build i have read every page and learned something from everone of them!

[fullsyzz]

This thread is so popular I feel like I should build one just for that reason alone. COOL RIG

[Nerve]

Originally Posted by BENDER

The SWX is designed for the DNA dig, it'll all bolt right up to the skid plate. The only issue that may come up is with the stock DNA dig servo mount, it leaves the servo horn really close to the chassis. I just flipped the servo mount 180* then driled new holes to move the bracket away from the chassis plate.

Alternate method would be to file down the servo mount to 6.5mm and a HS-225mg servo w/stock servo horn mounts just perfectly into a SW3 + SWX chassis plate. No redrilling of the skid plate or dig unit needed. Plus this was a way simplier procedure to install the servo without getting too creative in where the mount would rest.

I purposely posted larger sized photos below to show exactly how much room there is between the horn and chassis. Filing the mount down to 6.5mm allows a piece of paper to be slid between the horn and chassis without any resistance.

Notice the #AXA1427 7x50mm posts that I used as well.






Eventually I was going to post this up in DNA's thread OR into my old build thread. But I just haven't bothered.


Anyhoo, hope it helps someone else out w/ a DNA Dig + SW3/X.

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by jason

156,000 views on a build thread?

You are the ICON.

LMAO!!

Originally Posted by gunnar

And 43 pages, No wonder the SWX is a popular chassis, Bender did his homework, and it shows. Not to mention his willingness to help people with their builds. He really is one of the greatest on this forum

Thanks.

Originally Posted by josh97

Well this thread was the selling point for me i just orderd my swx and now i have to suffer threw the waiting period!!! Awesome build i have read every page and learned something from everone of them!

Hang in there.

Let me know if you have any questions when it arrives.

Originally Posted by fullsyzz

This thread is so popular I feel like I should build one just for that reason alone. COOL RIG

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Nerve

Alternate method would be to file down the servo mount to 6.5mm and a HS-225mg servo w/stock servo horn mounts just perfectly into a SW3 + SWX chassis plate. No redrilling of the skid plate or dig unit needed. Plus this was a way simplier procedure to install the servo without getting too creative in where the mount would rest.

I purposely posted larger sized photos below to show exactly how much room there is between the horn and chassis. Filing the mount down to 6.5mm allows a piece of paper to be slid between the horn and chassis without any resistance.

Notice the #AXA1427 7x50mm posts that I used as well.

Eventually I was going to post this up in DNA's thread OR into my old build thread. But I just haven't bothered.


Anyhoo, hope it helps someone else out w/ a DNA Dig + SW3/X.

Nice, that's a great way to fix any clearance issues for sure.

[treday619]

If you guys are interested another thing you could buy is the new DNA DIG mount pictured below. I just installed it on my SWX but I need to work on some issues with the 225 glitching at high throttle but it works great. It actually clears the frame with no issues you just have to mount the servo on the top. Going to test tomorrow and I will let you know how it worked out.

[clarkrw3]

Originally Posted by treday619

If you guys are interested another thing you could buy is the new DNA DIG mount pictured below. I just installed it on my SWX but I need to work on some issues with the 225 glitching at high throttle but it works great. It actually clears the frame with no issues you just have to mount the servo on the top. Going to test tomorrow and I will let you know how it worked out.

Attachment 96996

I would love to see some pictures of how you mounted it

[RcBro]

Originally Posted by clarkrw3

I would love to see some pictures of how you mounted it

I also used the DNA mount and have some pics in my SWX build thread

[Nerve]

Originally Posted by BENDER

Nice, that's a great way to fix any clearance issues for sure.

Thanks Bender.

After doing a search on here for dig servo mounting locations and due to me having WK axles over Axial, all the other mounting locations I saw just would not work at all for me. So a few hours of my time, measuring with a digital caliper as I go and it was complete. Just in time for the first comp about a month ago.. lol.

[JEracing]

Just for the sake of more information...
I have a CKRC dig mounted in my swx with a ckrc dig servo mount... it's tight but it works just fine. I can post pics for anyone interested.

[hustlercrawler]

hi brad, ive noticed that you've been runnning rovers for a little while now and i was surious what foam setup you like with em? and how much your whole setup weighs.

thanks

[BMFOTP]

Originally Posted by JEracing

Just for the sake of more information...
I have a CKRC dig mounted in my swx with a ckrc dig servo mount... it's tight but it works just fine. I can post pics for anyone interested.

I would lilke to see pics of how you have the CKRC dig mounted in your SWX chassis

[BMFOTP]

Originally Posted by treeafodo

well i got my chassis, and i must say this thing is wicked. and yes mirrored trannys do work in it without a problem

Thanks for the killer chassis Bender

Do you have any pics of how you have your mirrored tranny set up in you SWX? Would like to see what that looks like incase I decide to go that route in the future. Thanks

[Mini]

So bender any last min. adjustments on the chassis to get it ready for Axail comp? Or just running it as is?

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by hustlercrawler

hi brad, ive noticed that you've been runnning rovers for a little while now and i was surious what foam setup you like with em? and how much your whole setup weighs.

thanks

I'm running the stock Rover foams out back, and the #8 reach hybrid foams out front from TCS. Each of my front wheels weighs in at 13.3 ounces, and each of the rear wheels weigh about 1/2 of the fronts.

Originally Posted by Mini

So bender any last min. adjustments on the chassis to get it ready for Axail comp? Or just running it as is?

It's working really good right now. I'll probably just do a complete tear down and rebuild before then to look for any major wear or weak points and go with it.

[Brackett]

I just read all of this Thread! It took me 2 different sessions to do it, but I just finished! Gotta be the best, the biggest, and most helpful build thread I've ever read!! I learn lots just buy reading this. I had never even thought of getting a SWX chassis before, This thread makes me want one for the AX-10. But, Bender's replys to everyone questions has to be the best I've seen! Hats off to ya man!! Nice chassis that seems to really work!! This thread should be in "The RC Crawler Hall of Fame"!!!!!

[Tomy]

Originally Posted by Busterboy

Gotta be the best, the biggest, and most helpful build thread I've ever read!! Bender's replys to everyone questions has to be the best I've seen! Hats off to ya man!! Nice chassis that seems to really work!! This thread should be in "The RC Crawler Hall of Fame"!!!!!

X2 .

[Mini]

Originally Posted by BENDER

I'm running the stock Rover foams out back, and the #8 reach hybrid foams out front from TCS. Each of my front wheels weighs in at 13.3 ounces, and each of the rear wheels weigh about 1/2 of the fronts.



It's working really good right now. I'll probably just do a complete tear down and rebuild before then to look for any major wear or weak points and go with it.

Am trying to get a couple of things squared away down here and gonna try to make it up there. If I don't make it good luck brother.

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Busterboy

I just read all of this Thread! It took me 2 different sessions to do it, but I just finished! Gotta be the best, the biggest, and most helpful build thread I've ever read!! I learn lots just buy reading this. I had never even thought of getting a SWX chassis before, This thread makes me want one for the AX-10. But, Bender's replys to everyone questions has to be the best I've seen! Hats off to ya man!! Nice chassis that seems to really work!! This thread should be in "The RC Crawler Hall of Fame"!!!!!

Originally Posted by Tomy

X2 .

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by Mini

Am trying to get a couple of things squared away down here and gonna try to make it up there. If I don't make it good luck brother.

Thanks. Hope it works out so you can make the comp, it was the best comp last year hands down IMO. The terrain, the atmosphere, the people, etc. It was a blast.

Finally got some video posted of this build too. I forgot to link it here yesterday.
SWX Chassis at Corona Del Mar Beach

[goldmember]

Brad,

Since you have some first had experience with the new Axial RTC, what are your feelings on running those shocks on your SWX based rig instead of losi crawlers?