05-13-2008, 07:16 PM | #1 |
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| Team Zig~Zag Slingshot After much deliberation, I finally made the switch over to axial. I decided to go with the Visionary Fabrication Slingshot for this build. So far I like everything about the chassis. I used Revo rod ends for the links. This gave me a 12" WB. So what I did was swap out the rear chassis side rod ends to Jato rod ends, that set me just over 12 3/8". Specs. Chassis- VF_Slingshot_w/HC_links Axles- AX10_locked_axle_set RCP_max_clearance_knuckles RCP_clockable_C's RCP_staight_axle_adapter RCP_SS_straight_axle Tansmission- AX10_trans VF_Dig VF_Motor_plate Shocks- Losi .6 buggy shocks 1x Cups&ends 4x Ti-niride_shafts 2x Threaded_body 4x Cartridge 1x Shock_pistons 1x 80wt_oil Springs- Front_red/Rear_black Link mounts- Front_TCS_servo/link & rear_TCS_boomerang Battery mount- TCS_axle_plates Battery- 8-cell_Elite_2/3A_1500 Motor- HH_Cobalt_5t ESC- Tekin_FXR V. regulator- CC_BEC Steering servo- Hitech_5995tg Dig servo- Hitech_5245mg Radio- Spektrum_DX3R Rims- Rockstars Soon to be rolling on VF_Stalkers Tires- Losi_Rock_Claws Body- Losi_Grappler Big Mahalo to Kevin from TCScrawlers.com Brian from RCPCrawlers JohnRobert from HolmesHobbies.com Cory from RPPhobby Don & Brock @ Visionary Fabrication & Brad aka BENDER Last edited by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE; 05-19-2008 at 03:49 PM. |
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05-13-2008, 07:17 PM | #2 |
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05-13-2008, 07:19 PM | #3 |
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That looks good DTP, what's your center clearance at?
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05-13-2008, 07:23 PM | #4 |
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One more thing, quite a few poeple have complained about thier digs from VF. When I first assembled it, it wasn't quite as smooth as I had hoped. Talked to Don & he gave me some things to check. I found I had tightened the case too tight. I dissasembled it & since it was open I sanded down the brass pin on the drive cog. Now it's as smooth as butter, as they say.
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05-13-2008, 07:26 PM | #5 |
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| Right now it's 3" I'm headed out the door to do some testing. Last edited by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE; 05-19-2008 at 03:49 PM. |
05-13-2008, 07:40 PM | #6 |
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Very nice .
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05-13-2008, 07:48 PM | #7 |
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Nice build, It must have taken you an hour to type that parts list with the links and all.
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05-13-2008, 09:05 PM | #8 |
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05-13-2008, 09:15 PM | #9 |
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Nice build! How do you like it? 80. |
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Thanks. Just got home from crawling. Seems to perform very well. It's definately not the same as Fat Cat. I do like the center clearance, it seemed alittle more tipsy than AFC. But I think that's because that was what I was used to. More drive time & I'll have it dialed in. The suspension was very smooth. I need to try the Badlands as they sidehill better. Last edited by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE; 05-19-2008 at 03:50 PM. | ||
05-14-2008, 01:55 AM | #11 |
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man looks awesome , i realy like the stance / paint alot
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05-14-2008, 02:09 AM | #12 |
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Awesome Job DTP , where did you get tthe links? They look like delrin? 3" of clearance and it still looks Paved!!! sweet. |
05-14-2008, 05:08 AM | #13 |
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you can get the vf chassis with the links. either straight lowers or bent lowers and the bent uppers... nice build. i have yet to take mine out and test it yet. it's been built for the last few weeks and time is short so it still just sits on display. bummin'...
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05-14-2008, 05:20 AM | #14 |
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Excellent build thread, excellent build |
05-14-2008, 06:11 AM | #15 |
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DTP, Very nice build and best of luck this year. |
05-14-2008, 12:38 PM | #16 |
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05-14-2008, 12:38 PM | #17 | ||
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Thanks. I figured since I didn't do a build thread for awhile, I'd do it right. If someone's building one of these & needs to know what to use, it's all right there for them. Just clickity click. Thanks, I need all the luck I can get. Everyone has really stepped up thier game this year. Last edited by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE; 05-19-2008 at 03:50 PM. | ||
05-14-2008, 12:39 PM | #18 |
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Ian, what are you doing in here?
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05-14-2008, 01:10 PM | #19 |
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05-14-2008, 01:15 PM | #20 |
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How are the 2/3A battery packs holding up to the 5T Cobalt? Whats your gearing? Do you like it? Are you considering lipo's? Pros - Cons? Reason I ask is seems like most people "reccomend" lipo's with the colbalt puller motors... Last edited by 4RnrRick; 05-14-2008 at 01:18 PM. |
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