My Beep Build (vf slingshot)

[The Cracker]

Alright fellas, this ain't my first rodeo but it is my first build thread, so enjoy.
I am building this truck to replace my sw3, so it has much to live up to. Perhaps it is more fare to say that this truck is coming about bacause i have C.L.S.A syndrome and needed something new to play with, and not form shortcomings of my Dub3. My 3yr nephew loves jeeps, he see one all jacked up and says "look at that beep, that is a good beep with big swwooper swwompers." So that is where i got the name for the truck.

TECH:
THe new Jp Customs fastback jeep body, i used krylon camo paint for plastics.

A VF slingshot chassis w/links and a VF Dig.
Axial Axles stuffed with TYLERV's Solution lockers. one word TIGHT
All the RCP aluminum goodies, Knuckles, C's, Straight axle adapters, and ss axles.
Traxxas Jato/Revo GTR shocks w/.7 springs
Rear upper links are stock axial lowers mounted to a GC2 link plate.
Front upper links are Traxxas #2339 106mm links mounted to a servo plate I made.

JR XS3 radio w/RS310 reciever
JR 8711 servo for steering and a JR 9100 for Dig
CC Mamba Max speed control w/CC BEC
Integy V10 50 turn.

Stock Axial wheels with Losi Rockclaws 3.oz in the rear, 6 oz front
NW traction tech hybrid reach foams in the front w/ losi foams in the back.

Here are some pics i snapped with my phone in crappy lighting, so mucho take it easy all you photo geeks.

This it my SW3 before the tear down:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2505977306/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2505145911/

This is one almost a roller, no front links i think.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2505930340/

Here is one of the Rear axle and plate.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2505099407/

A top shot of the Beep all wired up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2505088835/

Obligatory poseur shots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2505084541/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2505084261/

And a final with the body on.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17294324@N06/2507138433/

Thanks for checkin out my post guys! I have to give props to our local club EWRCRC, we have a great bunch of guys and if not for them i would enjoy this hobby so much.
(the real cracker)

[MrBadExample]

Looks nice!
Just a quick question, why did you go with a JR 9100 servo for the dig, I thought the Hitec 225mg was the recommended setup?

[The Cracker]

Thanks! I went with it for a couple reasons, 1. I already had it, and 2. its smooth as silk and i wont blow up five servos getting it that way. I know i may be in the small boat on this one but the recommended servo is lacking. i love the reliability of nicer servos. I don't disagree that my servo is a bit overboard though I do need to say, the vf dig is as promised, once set up properly, the thing it top knotch.

Originally Posted by MrBadExample

Looks nice!
Just a quick question, why did you go with a JR 9100 servo for the dig, I thought the Hitec 225mg was the recommended setup?

[maro69camaro]

very nice i went with the same set up and i felt like the yellow springs where still a little to stiff for my liking how about you what do you think? so for now im running full droop.

[The Cracker]

Originally Posted by maro69camaro

very nice i went with the same set up and i felt like the yellow springs where still a little to stiff for my liking how about you what do you think? so for now im running full droop.

Thanks, at first the springs seemed way to stiff. i do have them layed over quite a bit. Once i got it on the rocks a bit it loosened up and is much better. If there were a softer spring i would probably give em whirl.

[JUSTGOINGSLOW]

I'm using Traxxas Revo GTR shocks with Jato 0.7 yellow springs, and like you say after a short while they soften up quite a bit, I love that set up. Sweet build, with all the goodies, I'm sorry for getting off task. nice build thread, Good luck with the new rig.

[The Cracker]

Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW

I'm using Traxxas Revo GTR shocks with Jato 0.7 yellow springs, and like you say after a short while they soften up quite a bit, I love that set up. Sweet build, with all the goodies, I'm sorry for getting off task. nice build thread, Good luck with the new rig.

I am stoked on this little truck, thanks for the well wishes. Are you running a slingshot also, or another chassis?

[Tanis]

How did I miss this thread? You never warned me you were going to post up a build thread
That turned out tight my friend Looking forward to seeing how it works the rocks, and next time we're out, I'll have to shoot some footage of it and throw a vid together

[The Cracker]

Originally Posted by Tanis

How did I miss this thread? You never warned me you were going to post up a build thread
That turned out tight my friend Looking forward to seeing how it works the rocks, and next time we're out, I'll have to shoot some footage of it and throw a vid together

i did not warn ya, i just sprung it all sneaky like are you busy this weekend? im itchin to get it on the good rocks. sat or sun, im free all weekend i think. i think your gonna like this setup, i really think it might be more capable then my sw3. Less articualtion for sure.

[Tanis]

Originally Posted by bikefiend99

i did not warn ya, i just sprung it all sneaky like are you busy this weekend? im itchin to get it on the good rocks. sat or sun, im free all weekend i think. i think your gonna like this setup, i really think it might be more capable then my sw3. Less articualtion for sure.

I'm sure we can figure something out on one of those days....between the showers we're supposed to get:-P