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Old 08-12-2008, 12:28 PM   #1
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Posted this in the wrong area yesterday .... still asleep at work when I did.

Well to my shock I got the frame early, I ordered it on last Thursday and got it dropped Saturday. It was a tough pick for me which frame I was gonna go with. I watched the prototype builds and like the tunability I saw in the frame.



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CDW 1.0 Comp Chassis ( *****CDW 1.0 Comp Chassis***** )
CDW outputs for the Axial transmission ( http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128092 )
Futaba FASST
Mamba Max ESC
2S Lipo 1300mah Zippy Lipo
hexTronics 12k steering servo 188oz
KB 5/6V BEC unit
CKRC FT Dig unit
Mirror Built Tranny ( Mirror Imaged Transmission )
Airtronics mini servo for DIG
Axial CVD's up front
RCP steering blocks
Junfac beadlocks
Proline Hammers w/soft memory
55T KB tuned motor

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Old 08-12-2008, 12:32 PM   #2
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Frame layed out



I started with the axles, figured I should tear them down and make sure everything was still good with the factory aluminum. Here you can see my lockers and the drilled pinion shaft. I drilled the pinion shaft to take the Traxxas long set screws they use with my Emaxx front shaft mod. Have heard the horror stories from drilling these but havent had any signs of problems yet.

The purple goo you see is some synthetic grease Ive been using for a long time, doesnt take much or breakdown. Stuff works great.




And axle complete, love the RCP blocks with Axial CVD's


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Old 08-12-2008, 12:33 PM   #3
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frame together




Anyway now onto lower arms. For these I got my white delrin cut and tapped with Revo shock rod ends and 3mm screws. I heated them up and bent them to help with break overs and clearance.





I used Revo shocks on this out of preference. Although stock length will work on this and give you good clearance, I still opted to go with some Dubro long ends.



and heres the nose mounted and rolling

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Old 08-12-2008, 12:35 PM   #4
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The rear axle was pretty much the same build as the front except I didnt drill the pinion shaft since I run a factory driveshaft on it. The rear also has the locker with stock shafts for now. Im not really in a rush for lockouts so their on the list of things to get but not yet.




and again straight upper links, bent lowers and Revo shocks.


so far all rolled together


at a comfortable 2.75'' ride height



Will have some tonight ......
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Alright another CDW build to watch. Looks good so far, I see you went droop and upper links on the inside of chassis. Curious to see how it works this way.
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That is nice. I didnt realize that the two chassis plates were different. Now I want one, are they for sale to the pubelic yet? Will the servo pointing down slightly cause any problems like increased wear?

Edit, never mind I guess not since the tires are flat with the clocked C's
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Looks good, but I would suggest you get more triangulation on the lower links. Might want to mount the links on the axle where you have the green spacer.
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.........Now I want one, are they for sale to the pubelic yet?
Yep.


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Looks good, but I would suggest you get more triangulation on the lower links. Might want to mount the links on the axle where you have the green spacer.

Agreed ..... gonna swap that tonight while my body is getting painted.



The last two frames Ive run had the links on the inside so its something Im use to. Gonna try them both ways though after seeing you guys out them on the outside.


Got a comp this coming Saturday so she'll get a real good test then.
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Will the servo pointing down slightly cause any problems like increased wear?

Edit, never mind I guess not since the tires are flat with the clocked C's

Their normal C's with RCP steering blocks. I actually prefer a bit of positive Castor roughly 1-3 degrees, Ive always liked the aggressive feel in steering. Can put a little more load on the servo but haven't had any problems with any of it yet.
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looks pretty good so far.
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Good idea on the bent links!
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what better time then a new build to replace those worn stock outdrives





you can see the serious wear my CKRC dig was putting on my rear outdrive. you can also see where my grub screw came lose and spun on my front before i drilled it.


back shot of my reverse built dig unit



i got a set of Yotachumps outdrives for this build.


filed for the dig and drilled for the Emaxx front shaft






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rolled and wired









I also did like recommended and increased my lower triangulation




I still have some rear steer i would like to work out .... just have to figure out how.
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Now if the rain will hold off for tomorrow she'll see her first rocks at a local comp ..... otherwise Im putting some in the basement cuz Im growing impatient to run this thing

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Looks really good.

The triangulation looks MUCH better.



What weight oil are you using in the shocks?
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Looks good, thanks for all the pics and info.
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Thanks guys.

I ran 50 F and 25 R today and definitely TOO LIGHT. It felt like they werent settling quick enough on the yard rocks for me so I went lighter. After todays comp ( the trucks virgin run ) it was definitely not working.

The front felt good but with such a light weight in the rear I could feel the front just yanking the rear around. Im going back to 80f/60r tomorow for a test and tune.


Other then that I was very pleased with its first run
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Thanks guys.

I ran 50 F and 25 R today and definitely TOO LIGHT. It felt like they werent settling quick enough on the yard rocks for me so I went lighter. After todays comp ( the trucks virgin run ) it was definitely not working.

The front felt good but with such a light weight in the rear I could feel the front just yanking the rear around. Im going back to 80f/60r tomorow for a test and tune.


Other then that I was very pleased with its first run
Stock valving on the Revo shocks? if so I would try 35w front and rear with some light internal springs.


You also might want to try moving your upper links to the higest hole on the chassis.

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Stock valving on the Revo shocks? if so I would try 35w front and rear with some light internal springs.


You also might want to try moving your upper links to the higest hole on the chassis.

drilled 55f/r


ill give the springs and oil a try in my back up Revos.


That much AS both front and rear? to me it felt less tippy when vertical the way I have it now. curious what benefit this would do.

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