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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.

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.

Thats what I was thinking as well.

Great looking build there. How does she perform?

Nice build! How do you like it?

80.

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

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:.

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

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

Thanks, you gotta get it out.
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.

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...

You'll get a first hand beat down on sunday.:lol:

Oh yeah, thanks.;-)
Yesterday was the first test with the 2/3a cells. They seem to work quite well. No overheating & run times were about 40 minutes. They peaked at around 12v, so it had some jump to it. I previously used the cobalt in my tuber w/a MM & a 3s lipo. I really have no preference right now, except I think the lipo is lighter for the voltage you get. I only ordered these batteries because I couldn't fit the lipo anywhere right now. I do plan on moving the servo over to one side of the axle w/BTA & putting the lipo back on.

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Some pics from yesterady on the rocks. Enjoy.;-)



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nice work sheldon
i hope ill get to see on Sunday

Thanks Justin. Hope you can finally make it to a comp. If you come, this will be there.

Very well thought out truck"thumbsup" That body looks absolutely killer and goes with the rig very nice.

I love the diversity of rigs that you see on Rccrawler. So many options on different parts.
You know, if that rig was around just one year ago, I couldn't imagine the crowd it would've drawn.

Yet another "KillaH" build Sheldon

And a great job on the parts listing and links "thumbsup"

AND HE'S DOING JUST FINE KAWIKA!!

he didn't desert me........................agent fat cat's going thru a "short" change right now "thumbsup".


and you better be a little concerned about sunday :shock:.


nice build up DTP, and best of luck too you too "thumbsup".

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Great build and great thread. All the links really are very helpful. Many thanks.

When you change out your wheels from the RC4WD Rockstars to the VF stalkers will you be selling the Rockstars? If so, I would be an interested buyer. Let me know if you would please.

I missed this post. No desertion. Still reppin' the shop. This is just something to hold me over till the real rig is ready. When that's done, watch out. Vengance will be mine!!!:lol:

Thank you. That's the great thing about this place, so much too see & learn. As far as the crowd, I just don't have as many groupies as some others do.:lol:

Thanks John. I might have a suprise for you too come OCS.:shock:

Thanks Boss. You know, this is the first rig I didn't build in the shop for awhile. But it still has your fingerprints all over it.;-)
Thanks & you're welcome, just trying to help others out.

Sorry, I'm keeping these rims. If you've seen any of my other crawlers & RC's you these Rockstars were named just for me.:lol: And these are one of only a very few things I actually like from RC4WD.

Nice build,that chassis looks real good "thumbsup". I see you have the Tekin FXR ESC, How do you like it? I was reading an article about it last night, and it looks good for the money!:lol:

NO! Stick to the Rocks ;-)

Sweet ride hope I can see you drive at one of the comps, one of these day. Good luck.

Thats Right:flipoff:

I'm comming after you guys.:lol:

Thanks Reid, you gotta make it out one of these days.

That looks great! How do you like the Slingshot?

wow sheldon!!! looks awesome!!!

Great showing at the comp Sheldon!!!

awesome comp rig sheldon "thumbsup", i'm sure glad you didn't come out with that in the beginning of the season................probably would've been a different outcome at the winter finals.

nice win and great come back "thumbsup". looks like the 2nd half of the season will not be a repeat for me:cry:. beautiful rig, and awesome capabilities.

That thing looks good. I just ordered my Delrin version and I'm gonna swipe a few ideas from ya:twisted:

I'm sure he'll let you have his fourth place spot.