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Skeeno · 03-14-2008, 10:44 PM

Got a Rockstar from CKRC the other day. It came with bare aluminum plates, delrin skid, and all the screws needed. I filed all the edges and painted it black. The skid is drilled for both the Axial and R2 tranny.

Skeeno · 03-14-2008, 10:46 PM

The plates and skid are different on each side, so here is a pic to show you how it works for the R2D. It may be different for the Axial tranny. Notice the direction of the skid and side plates; top is front, bottom is rear.

Skeeno · 03-14-2008, 10:53 PM

Everything bolted up easy. This chassis is really narrow. Space is tight. Added one small washer on the motor side to gain 1mm clearance for my 16t pinion. You can see them in the bottom pic. I don't think this would be necessary if I used a 14t pinion.

Skeeno · 03-14-2008, 10:58 PM

Cut the upper brace down to fit. I think it's close to 50mm, maybe 49mm. I just cut off the flare on the end. I used to stock battery plate mounts to space the body mounts back out and I put the plate on to add some strength. I have heard some worry that the chassis seemed thin and would fold on a good fall. CKRC beefed up the chassis a bit, but I don't think it was really needed. Jake took an 8ft fall on to his front wheels at the Utah comp with no issues. The plate is just precautionary.

Spucknit · 03-14-2008, 11:04 PM

Starting a new build the night before a comp...

Hope everything comes together for you

Skeeno · 03-14-2008, 11:05 PM

Pretty much finished. It took me about an hour to complete.

Trimmy · 03-14-2008, 11:06 PM

Looking good

Skeeno · 03-14-2008, 11:08 PM

Ready to Rock!

Skeeno · 03-14-2008, 11:21 PM

Had some requests for width. The new chassis is 3/4" narrower. Stock is 3 1/8", the Rockstar is 2 3/8".

hitman46mod · 03-14-2008, 11:25 PM

DA DA DA DA DA DA DA da bat crawler

JUGGHEAD · 03-15-2008, 01:10 AM

looking good Skeeno.I just got done with mine. I think there is like 5 of us
that are going to the comp with are new crawlers aka(ROCKSTARS).

BMAC · 04-19-2008, 08:00 AM

Has anyone attempted to mount the VF dig in the chassis?

Skeeno · 04-20-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMAC

Has anyone attempted to mount the VF dig in the chassis?

Call CKRC and ask them. 775-378-5503

BigRocks · 04-20-2008, 10:11 AM

Looks like your driveshafts are gonna be in for it.

rdtshaw · 04-20-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitman46mod

DA DA DA DA DA DA DA da bat crawler

OMG I was dying when I read that... Holy Rock Claws Batman, that rock is slippery!

The build looks good. How'd it do at the comp?

RC Shocker · 04-20-2008, 09:16 PM

What mods are done to your driveshafts?

Skeeno · 04-20-2008, 10:07 PM

The chassis performed well, but I had lots of glitches. I finished middle of the pack. I have since switched to a 2.4 radio. No more glitches. The other Rockstars took all three podium spots.

Drive shafts are stock axials. Rear one has been cut down a bit for the R2D and I added the Axial rings to strengthen them.

BMAC · 04-21-2008, 07:58 AM

I was told the Vf dig is too wide for the chassis. I would have to widen the the chassis out about a quarter inch.

KING BLING · 04-21-2008, 01:09 PM

the vf will fit, but you will have to redrill your own mounting pattern. It just needs to be clocked a 1/8" over.

crawlbe4youwalk · 04-21-2008, 09:47 PM

King do you have a good pic of your dig set up? Im starting mine and Im kinda lost as usual. Thanks!

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03-14-2008, 10:44 PM	#1
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	CKRC Rockstar Build Got a Rockstar from CKRC the other day. It came with bare aluminum plates, delrin skid, and all the screws needed. I filed all the edges and painted it black. The skid is drilled for both the Axial and R2 tranny. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	The plates and skid are different on each side, so here is a pic to show you how it works for the R2D. It may be different for the Axial tranny. Notice the direction of the skid and side plates; top is front, bottom is rear. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 10:53 PM	#3
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	Everything bolted up easy. This chassis is really narrow. Space is tight. Added one small washer on the motor side to gain 1mm clearance for my 16t pinion. You can see them in the bottom pic. I don't think this would be necessary if I used a 14t pinion. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 10:58 PM	#4
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	Cut the upper brace down to fit. I think it's close to 50mm, maybe 49mm. I just cut off the flare on the end. I used to stock battery plate mounts to space the body mounts back out and I put the plate on to add some strength. I have heard some worry that the chassis seemed thin and would fold on a good fall. CKRC beefed up the chassis a bit, but I don't think it was really needed. Jake took an 8ft fall on to his front wheels at the Utah comp with no issues. The plate is just precautionary. Attached Images Last edited by Skeeno; 03-14-2008 at 11:02 PM.

03-14-2008, 11:05 PM	#6
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	Pretty much finished. It took me about an hour to complete. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 11:04 PM	#5
Spucknit Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 234	Starting a new build the night before a comp... Hope everything comes together for you

03-14-2008, 11:06 PM	#7
Trimmy Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 506	Looking good

03-14-2008, 11:08 PM	#8
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	Ready to Rock! Attached Images

03-14-2008, 11:21 PM	#9
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	Had some requests for width. The new chassis is 3/4" narrower. Stock is 3 1/8", the Rockstar is 2 3/8". Attached Images

03-14-2008, 11:25 PM	#10
hitman46mod RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,508	DA DA DA DA DA DA DA da bat crawler

03-15-2008, 01:10 AM	#11
JUGGHEAD Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RENO Posts: 10	rockstar looking good Skeeno.I just got done with mine. I think there is like 5 of us that are going to the comp with are new crawlers aka(ROCKSTARS).

04-19-2008, 08:00 AM	#12
BMAC Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 55	Has anyone attempted to mount the VF dig in the chassis?

04-20-2008, 10:11 AM	#14
BigRocks Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: marysville Posts: 228	Looks like your driveshafts are gonna be in for it.

04-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#16
RC Shocker Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: T1E Country Posts: 692	What mods are done to your driveshafts?

04-20-2008, 10:07 PM	#17
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	The chassis performed well, but I had lots of glitches. I finished middle of the pack. I have since switched to a 2.4 radio. No more glitches. The other Rockstars took all three podium spots. Drive shafts are stock axials. Rear one has been cut down a bit for the R2D and I added the Axial rings to strengthen them.

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04-21-2008, 07:58 AM	#18
BMAC Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 55	I was told the Vf dig is too wide for the chassis. I would have to widen the the chassis out about a quarter inch.

04-21-2008, 01:09 PM	#19
KING BLING I joined the Band! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: RENO Posts: 1,193	the vf will fit, but you will have to redrill your own mounting pattern. It just needs to be clocked a 1/8" over.

04-21-2008, 09:47 PM	#20
crawlbe4youwalk Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middle of the USA Posts: 321	King do you have a good pic of your dig set up? Im starting mine and Im kinda lost as usual. Thanks!

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