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Team Zig~Zag Slingshot

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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

Misc.
Revo_rod_ends
Jato_rod_ends
Front_HL_driveshaft
Rear_Pede_shafts
Metal_yokes

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Picture041.jpg

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Big Mahalo to
Kevin from TCScrawlers.com
Brian from RCPCrawlers
JohnRobert from HolmesHobbies.com
Cory from RPPhobby
Don & Brock @ Visionary Fabrication
&
Brad aka BENDER

That looks good DTP, what's your center clearance at?

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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Originally Posted by Tanis (Post 1186320)

That looks good DTP, what's your center clearance at?

Right now it's 3"

I'm headed out the door to do some testing.

Very nice "thumbsup".

Nice build"thumbsup", It must have taken you an hour to type that parts list with the links and all.

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Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ (Post 1186376)

Nice build"thumbsup", It must have taken you an hour to type that parts list with the links and all.

Thats what I was thinking as well.

Great looking build there. How does she perform?

Nice build! How do you like it?

80.

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Originally Posted by crazy_kanaka (Post 1186363)

Very nice "thumbsup".

Thank you

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Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ (Post 1186376)

Nice build"thumbsup", It must have taken you an hour to type that parts list with the links and all.

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Originally Posted by Doc J33P (Post 1186503)

Thats what I was thinking as well.

Great looking build there. How does she perform?

Thanks, it did take a long time. I think the rig went togther faster.

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Originally Posted by Sprint 80 (Post 1186517)

Nice build! How do you like it?

80.

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.

man looks awesome , i realy like the stance / paint alot

Awesome Job DTP "thumbsup", where did you get tthe links? They look like delrin?

3" of clearance and it still looks Paved!!! sweet.

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'...

Excellent build thread, excellent build "thumbsup"

DTP, Very nice build and best of luck this year. ;-) "thumbsup"

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Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW (Post 1186871)

DTP, Very nice build and best of luck this year. ;-) "thumbsup"

He's had none of that this year;-). How's rydefab handling the desertion? But seriously, I'm actually a little concerned about Sunday:shock:.

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Originally Posted by ctrwannabe (Post 1186778)

man looks awesome , i realy like the stance / paint alot

Thanks, all paint no stickers........yet.:lol:

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Originally Posted by ZipTie (Post 1186787)

Awesome Job DTP "thumbsup", where did you get tthe links? They look like delrin?

3" of clearance and it still looks Paved!!! sweet.

Thanks, they come with the chassis. looks like madmaxxed beat me to it. I really like the GC & the look of it being slammed.

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Originally Posted by madmaxxed (Post 1186831)

Thanks, you gotta get it out.

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Originally Posted by Stormin2u (Post 1186836)

Excellent build thread, excellent build "thumbsup"

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.;-)

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Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW (Post 1186871)

DTP, Very nice build and best of luck this year. ;-) "thumbsup"

Thanks, I need all the luck I can get. Everyone has really stepped up thier game this year.

Ian, what are you doing in here?

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Originally Posted by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE (Post 1187237)

Ian, what are you doing in here?

Complimenting your build in a very roundabout way:).

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...