my rtr......or started life that way.
 

i have been posting on here for some time now but never posted up pics....my crawling in the rc world started with a wheely king but my ol lady has claimed that and now i run a scorpion rtr.

upgrades....
custom cut body lol
rooster crawler esc
integy 55t with red spring
home fabbed four link rear
airtronics high torque servo
locked up both ends
14t pinion
proline 8 shooters and losi claws...foams vary...mems or drilled stock foams
bent lower links
inverted shocks w 70wt oil and fuel tube travel limiter on shaft
strc alum skid with inboard lower link mount
anyhow the list goes on and on....
its not a comp rig but it does alright...more plans and pics to come.....
the workbench:
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...ax10nwk003.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...ax10nwk002.jpg


stage one pics:
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...p/DSC00319.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...p/DSC00324.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...p/DSC00313.jpg


stage two...
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...ax10nwk011.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...ax10nwk010.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...ax10nwk004.jpg


stage three.....
moved to droop in the front and much lower body mounting
added weight to the rear of the rig
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...ax10nwk001.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk002-1.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk003-1.jpg
flex is just right...full travel and controlled
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk005-1.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk006-1.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk009-1.jpg
talk about no torque twist!!!! look at that driveline angle!
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk007-1.jpg

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk010-1.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk011-1.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...10nwk012-1.jpg

any comments???? thanks!!!!!"thumbsup"

looks nice...."thumbsup"

Very nice 4 link setup

thanks.....not alot of feedback...hmmmmmm

how well is that batt mounting location working for you?

its not....lol its better than the stock location tho...at least the weights up front, but its still top heavy. im just not quite convinced on how many cells i want to put in my saddle pack. i am leaning towards 8. i was really hoping to get some comments on here...as to what i should do or what i did wrong or anything of the sort....i still havent met a single rc crawler in person since i have started this stuff so i have no outside input on my rigs from people in the hobby.

heres some front yard pics....
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...eep/ax3001.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...eep/ax3002.jpg

vids............
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k.../th_ax3004.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k.../th_ax3006.jpg

I dig it .."thumbsup".. I've started with the rtr.... and have been slowly moding ever since.... had the truck completely apart then back again a few times.... What links are you running for your rear uppers...?? standard lowers ..???

yeah i got the standard lowers and then paralleled them with the bent lowers and drilled the frame. it really works....i like the look of the truck body but i am afraid its gonna have to go soon. i think its limiting due to its overall size

looks great"thumbsup"
great pics too

I have done the same thing to my RTR. It has been a work in progress. You can check out the various stages in my vids.

Stock RTR with 14t pinion in this vid

Stock with lowered battery, star cut foams, weights in the wheels and a better steering servo


Here it is with a 4 link set up Panter Cougar tires, axle mounted batteries, new body, and bent link setup.

I got an RTR as well. I butchered the body a little more than you LOL - very functional now! I'm thinking about going with the Jconcepts single cab RockSteady... saving money for future upgrades! - But i'm running 2s thunder power lipo, front mount battery / servo plate, anodized hex hubs, front steer links, rooster 12t, integy 55t, 14t pin, butchered the foam, Futaba 3pm! i'm in need of some links as my rears are bent to $--T.. Looks like axial came out with some machined rears with my name on them!

Rock

yeah i like to keep the body as stock as possible or at least as realistic as possible...i think it helps with the p.r. aspect. outsiders are more intrigued by a real looking truck.

I am sorry but I am not to hip with the lingo, what is p.r. aspect??

Thanks
T

lol.......its not hip lingo i just couldnt think of a good term.... public relations???? people on the street like to see what the truck can do but i always get asked if its fast cuz it kinda has a prerunner look to it. i think im gonna go tuber so they will get the hint! or a big sticker that says .....NO ITS SLOW!!!

dont all r/c's go fast???

next stage......
 

so i ditched the strc tranny plate and put the stock one back on....the aluminum is like superglue on the slickrock..aka sandstone. i went back to a sprung front end because my style of driving doesnt do well with belly dragging...trimmed the body to near comp limits...made my own split 6cell pack and added a grip of weight to the front wheels. it has really come alive now...i think its getting closer...all i need is a dig and a few dozen other things...lol:mrgreen:

pics....
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...xstage3002.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...xstage3003.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...xstage3004.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...xstage3005.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...xstage3006.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...xstage3007.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...xstage3008.jpg

please let me know what you think!!!!!!!

new windows installed....lol better cooling i guess. oh and the four link in the front with a set of 106mm turnbuckles. any suggestions on what i should go for next?maybe a set of mayhems? a dig unit? alloy c's and knuckles? m.i.p.'s?

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...eep/ax4002.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k...eep/ax4001.jpg

thanks for any replies!!!!!!!!

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Pick up the RCP Alum. Upgrade Kit (front knuckles for better turning) or buy the pieces separately... I would also recommend the Axial universal joint (better front turning) set for the front, MIP C Drive Spline, and ditch the front bent links...

Aluminum or Delrin beadlocks (Delrin by Eritex Inc.) Do a search for Alum ones.

The best thing before any more upgrades are made would be run time, run time and some more run time...

Totally lovin the original cut body.

Im a total newb but you are a pretty good inspiration to me.
Im gonna follow your lead a little bit.


A++