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DMG DCV PRO rock racer build.

I am turning my AX-10 into A rockracer. I am starting with a Death Metal Garage DCV PRO. I don't know if I will go 1.9 or 2.2. I'll build it both ways and let you decide what works better. Here are some pics of what I'm starting with plus my AX-10 kit.8):twisted::twisted::twisted:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6096.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6095.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6094.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6097.jpg

looks good! Should be fun! I was thinking about a rock racer but wanted something i could let my little bro learn how to drive.

Do you have a link to where you got that chassis?
It looks awesome.

The search function does work. :roll:
I just found the info about the chassis in the vendors section.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...h+metal+garage

Looks like it's gunna be good but do you really want all what weight in a rock racer.

The chassis weighs 8 OZ. It's aluminum. Very light! The weights are for the wheels only if needed.

...they are pretty light...lighter than they look anyway...ut the DCV PRO is pretty big... "thumbsup" Will be watching this one Spotty 8)

I got the links, shocks, and axles put on. Well mocked up anyway. I think I need to lower the ride height a little. Let me know what you think. Remember, this is a rockracer, not a crawler.;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6149.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6150.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6151.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6152.jpg

I think you should cut those side panels even with the top of the side brace and lowed the ride height some. What motor/ESC combo are you going to use?

...thats kinda how mine is sitting right now too :D WB with all stock AX10 stuff is 110 cm...sorry dont know what this is in inches yet but its 1cm short of 12.5 :D

I got it all put together now. I still need to lower the ride height and I'm working on a set of narrowed rock claws to get the right look. I am also working on lexan body panel so I can paint them. I should have more pics tomorrow.

You are doing exactly what I had planned. I even contacted DMG about getting one but decided to be more responsible with my stimulus check. But it's in the plans for sure so I am excited to see how yours turns out. What motor/ESC/batteries do you plan on running?

OK, I finaly got some time to work on it:twisted:. I got the ride height lowered down to where I want it. Installed some cheap electronics just to see how it works"thumbsup". I need your help on what rims and tires to go with. 2.2 or 1.9??????:?::-P

Before
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6150.jpg

After
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6223.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6222.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6224.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6225.jpg

OK 2.2????
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6223.jpg

OR 1.9????
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9...2/100_6226.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by txrenegade (Post 1208856)

What motor/ESC/batteries do you plan on running?

I'm not sure yet. It will be a brushless set up as soon as I get the money. For now I think I'm going to run an Orion Core stock motor, Duratracks Racing 8t with REV ESC, and a 6 cell 2/3a saddel pac.
I will switch to a 3 cell lipo when I go brushless.

I just got done with the first shake down run. This thing is wicked fun to drive!!!!!!:twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted::tw isted: I think the 2.2s work better for the whole rockracer thing. I'm going to mount up the narrowed Rock Lizards I just got done making and see how they look. I will post pics of them when I'm done.

Action pics and Vids to come........."thumbsup"

Made the lexan panels and am painting them blue. I should have pics up later........

awesome rigs......can't wait to see the video

sweet! love the dcv pro!
my next tuber!

Looks great"thumbsup"

Looks sweet! The panels turned out very nice.