jbrentd's Slingshot Build

[jbrentd]

Well, my AX10 has been transformed. I picked up a used Slingshot off a fellow member and began to rebuild my stock Scorpion. On to the detials.

Here's a picture of the before.


Now the after.

Motor/Transmission
- AX-10 Transmission
- DNA Dig
- Novak 55T




Electronics
- Novak Rooster Crawler ESC
- SR3100 RX
- DX3R TX
- Hitec HS 645MG servo for steering.
- 6 cell saddle pack
- Hitec 225BB servo for dig
- Converted everything to Dean's plugs for this build




Chassis/Suspension/Axles
- VF Slingshot
- Revo shocks w/ droop/internal springs on the front only
- Custom delrin links with Traxxas #1942 rod ends (75mm uppers, 80mm lowers)
- AX10 axles w/ HD lockers
- AX10 beadlocks (Mayhem phatty's should be here today or tommorow)
- Losi Rock Claws with star cut foams

Any comments are welcome. Currently, my wheelbase is right at 12" and my ground clearance is at 2-3/4". Can I get some more length by simply making longer lower links, or will I have to make another full set? Also, articulation is pretty limited. I know too much is not good, but I don't get much. What's a desireable amount?

[str8bucs]

Did you paint the dig?

[dave56bug]

Nice lookin truck! I love those slingshot chassis.

[deuce_crawler]

How much did that slingshot chassis run ya?

[billet works]

Killer lookin rig boss! You can use Jato rod ends to get some extra length without having to make all new links. As for articulation, drive it and see what you think first. This thing was designed for 50 degrees or less, I run around 35 deg but am a bit on the extreme side. As with any rig, everyone's tastes/opinions will vary, so tune it according to how it drives for you!

Don

[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by str8bucs

Did you paint the dig?

The new one's from DNA are black.

[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by deuce_crawler

How much did that slingshot chassis run ya?

Got it used for $55 shipped.

[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by billet works

Killer lookin rig boss! You can use Jato rod ends to get some extra length without having to make all new links. As for articulation, drive it and see what you think first. This thing was designed for 50 degrees or less, I run around 35 deg but am a bit on the extreme side. As with any rig, everyone's tastes/opinions will vary, so tune it according to how it drives for you!

Don

Thanks. It's a very nice chassis. Right now, I'm guessing I'm at 35*.

[jbrentd]

Just a small update. Added some Mayhem 7s.

[billet works]

Love the new shoes! Definitely an awesome looking rig...but how does she crawl???

[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by billet works

Love the new shoes! Definitely an awesome looking rig...but how does she crawl???

Thanks. I think I'm getting it dialed in now. It does pretty good around the yard. We live near several rock quarries and when they built our house they pulled a lot of rocks out and used them for landscaping. It's my driving skills that need lots of work. My first comp is in a fews weeks. We'll see how it does then.

[sbarnesvta]

good looking truck i might have to look into that chassis

[mrpink]

you might wanna look into jato springs, they are a lot softer and predictable.

p!nK

[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by mrpink

you might wanna look into jato springs, they are a lot softer and predictable.

p!nK

I'll do that. I got them cheap off ebay while planning on doing a Top Banana build, but while waiting for the next run, I came across the Slingshot.

[GH Racing]

great looking rig
post some action pics when your done building it

[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by mrpink

you might wanna look into jato springs, they are a lot softer and predictable.

p!nK

Well, I had some springs from the hardware store lying around and I threw them in (on top of the shock rod) and it definitely helped. I don't know how they compare to the jato yellows, but we'll see how they work.

My cousin tooks some action shots this weekend out at the lake. Hopefully he'll send them to me soon.

[needtocrawl]

sorry double post, read below

[needtocrawl]

i like it.

your in owasso huh? i assume there are no other owasso's in the country.

do you know of a good hobby shop in tulsa? i am new to these things, been into the real ones for a few years.
looking to buy one, would love to find a shop locally or, someone with a used one.

[smm_cbf]

greatwheels. bet they perform real well.

[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by needtocrawl

i like it.

your in owasso huh? i assume there are no other owasso's in the country.

do you know of a good hobby shop in tulsa? i am new to these things, been into the real ones for a few years.
looking to buy one, would love to find a shop locally or, someone with a used one.

In Tulsa, there is Action Hobbies (51st & Memorial) and Hobby Town (71st & Memorial). Both are somewhat limited in crawler parts, but many of the parts we use come from other non-crawlers anyway. I was at Hobby Town today and they have the Axial kit in stock. That's what I started with, but you can get better pricing from the vendors here or in the classified, once you get access to them.

Check out OKRCRC.net when you get a chance. There are others in Tulsa also. There's a comp in a few weeks out near Grand Lake. It'll be my first, hopefully your's too.