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stampedeproject · 10-18-2008, 03:29 PM

Well I finally decided to do a little incline test.

I have done a couple things to the pictured rig. The same one as posted above with the carbon like panels, including weighting the fronts to about 8-9oz each and the rear to just over 6 oz.. As you will note this is a sprung setup with just under 3" of belly clearance. The front right wheel is coming up during the video, but it's hanging on. This is at 65 degrees, but I think a little tuning and lowering the belly clearance to something a little more realistic competition height of 2 3/4" might should improve it's vertical ascent capabilities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7t5GCl1K9g

Yes you can run a body with the chassis however just noting the point was to negate the use of a body.

lukedaemon · 12-14-2008, 06:35 PM

Very nice work!!

I was looking around for a chassis and ran across an article that lead to your SPV1 Chassis, to your site and back to here. Full circle it seems.

I was about buy another one, but I think I would like to try yours out instead.

Great yet simple clean design.

stampedeproject · 12-15-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukedaemon

Very nice work!!

I was looking around for a chassis and ran across an article that lead to your SPV1 Chassis, to your site and back to here. Full circle it seems.

I was about buy another one, but I think I would like to try yours out instead.

Great yet simple clean design.

Thank you. I think once people try it, they will like it more every time you drive it. Holmes Hobbies has them available.

JohnRobHolmes · 12-15-2008, 10:19 PM

Fresh sold out. I need to get a few more cut for me. They have been pretty popular actually.

lukedaemon · 12-17-2008, 11:56 PM

I got my SPV2 in the mail today. I have it set up for now, but I have to get new shocks. OEM just won't do.

Actually they work for now, but I have to make some stand off mounts for the front shocks.

Great idea...

again I like the very clean look.

I'll post a few pictures later.

Peace

non ya · 12-18-2008, 07:02 AM

heres mine. i had to use 10mm stand offs to get the shocks to clear the chassis.

lukedaemon · 12-18-2008, 11:33 AM

Non ya: Thanks for the heads up on the "10mm" save me trail and error. Your crawler looks great. Shocks look like the ones I have my eyes too.

Here's a couple pictures of mine in its current configuration...

bighitbomber1 · 12-18-2008, 12:58 PM

Hat's off!! beautiful chassis

non ya · 12-18-2008, 06:06 PM

here it is as it sits now with stock shocks. i have aluminum shocks that i have to get dialed in yet.

lukedaemon · 12-19-2008, 01:58 AM

Guy from a shop here had some shocks for me try out...

RC-One tmaxx heavy duty shocks. A little stiff when ran it. I reconfigured links and mount points a little. We shall see.

stampedeproject · 12-19-2008, 11:11 AM

Those are some great looking builds guys. Keep them coming.

No matter what shock you run, the chassis should have a hole for mounting.

One of the best parts is that the chassis will look like new with just a little work from a scotch brite pad. ;)

non ya · 12-19-2008, 03:28 PM

lol well they would not be if it were not for you and your idea. thanks again for coming up with this.
right now i have 3 1/4in of gc and it will still sit on its side without falling over lol. i'm still tinkering with shocks and setups to lower it but it works great so far.

240zron · 12-21-2008, 03:14 PM

I just ordered one, can't wait for it to get here

240zron · 12-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Just noticed the lower links with the holes in them. How did you get the color off? and do the hook on anything?

non ya · 12-21-2008, 04:12 PM

i used oven cleaner on them to get the annodizing off. spray it on and let it sit for about 15 minutes then rinse with water and polish them.
they have not gotten caught on anything yet.

240zron · 12-21-2008, 06:21 PM

Thanks, I'm going to order a full set, I really like the overall looks with those lower links.

Arct1k · 12-23-2008, 06:40 AM

Thanks for the inspiration and advice - I hadn't even considered a crawler until I saw this chassis - Not look what you've made me go and do...

AX10 transmission and axles
FLM Chassis
MM / Revolver 100kv / 3s2p A123
7955 / 645 Dig
HR Dig
Mayhem 7s with FlatIrons / Memory foam
DX3S

And its big brother
X-51
Clod Axels
Dual MM / 55T / 3s2p 4400 lipo
Dual 7955
Moab XL's
DX6i

jfischer · 12-23-2008, 07:55 AM

Stampede, I will ask this question to you, or any others that want top answer it.
I have been messing around with different setups, shocks, and have about maxed the stock chassis to as many holes as I can change on it. I have a DNA Dig, a JRH 7 Turn in it, how would this fit in the chassis.
I have made a skid now that moves all forward about half an inch to be able to move the rear links in all the way, so they don't hit the back of the dig, or the back of the motor.
Setup with Losi shocks isn't bad, but am low on the CG height, only have about 2 1/4" and seem to need a bit more on sharp, pointy rocks.
How would any of this setup work with the SPV2 chassis

stampedeproject · 12-23-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfischer

Stampede, I will ask this question to you, or any others that want top answer it.
I have been messing around with different setups, shocks, and have about maxed the stock chassis to as many holes as I can change on it. I have a DNA Dig, a JRH 7 Turn in it, how would this fit in the chassis.
I have made a skid now that moves all forward about half an inch to be able to move the rear links in all the way, so they don't hit the back of the dig, or the back of the motor.
Setup with Losi shocks isn't bad, but am low on the CG height, only have about 2 1/4" and seem to need a bit more on sharp, pointy rocks.
How would any of this setup work with the SPV2 chassis

Works without modification. The below pics show my DNA Dig and Holmes 7T Puller all mounted up in a stock location using stock holes. As shown I did modify the skid plate to relocate the lower links inside the chassis but that isn't required.

240zron · 12-23-2008, 09:02 AM

Nice job on the build. what kind of material did you use for the body panels?

10-18-2008, 03:29 PM	#61
stampedeproject Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 565	Incline Test Well I finally decided to do a little incline test. I have done a couple things to the pictured rig. The same one as posted above with the carbon like panels, including weighting the fronts to about 8-9oz each and the rear to just over 6 oz.. As you will note this is a sprung setup with just under 3" of belly clearance. The front right wheel is coming up during the video, but it's hanging on. This is at 65 degrees, but I think a little tuning and lowering the belly clearance to something a little more realistic competition height of 2 3/4" might should improve it's vertical ascent capabilities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7t5GCl1K9g Yes you can run a body with the chassis however just noting the point was to negate the use of a body. Last edited by stampedeproject; 10-19-2008 at 09:27 PM.

12-23-2008, 06:40 AM	#77
Arct1k Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the basement... Posts: 473	Thanks for the inspiration and advice - I hadn't even considered a crawler until I saw this chassis - Not look what you've made me go and do... AX10 transmission and axles FLM Chassis MM / Revolver 100kv / 3s2p A123 7955 / 645 Dig HR Dig Mayhem 7s with FlatIrons / Memory foam DX3S And its big brother X-51 Clod Axels Dual MM / 55T / 3s2p 4400 lipo Dual 7955 Moab XL's DX6i Last edited by Arct1k; 12-23-2008 at 06:42 AM.

12-14-2008, 06:35 PM	#62
lukedaemon Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gunpowder, MD Posts: 131	Very nice work!! I was looking around for a chassis and ran across an article that lead to your SPV1 Chassis, to your site and back to here. Full circle it seems. I was about buy another one, but I think I would like to try yours out instead. Great yet simple clean design.

12-15-2008, 10:19 PM	#64
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Fresh sold out. I need to get a few more cut for me. They have been pretty popular actually.

12-17-2008, 11:56 PM	#65
lukedaemon Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gunpowder, MD Posts: 131	I got my SPV2 in the mail today. I have it set up for now, but I have to get new shocks. OEM just won't do. Actually they work for now, but I have to make some stand off mounts for the front shocks. Great idea... again I like the very clean look. I'll post a few pictures later. Peace

12-18-2008, 07:02 AM	#66
non ya Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somerset va. Posts: 68	heres mine. i had to use 10mm stand offs to get the shocks to clear the chassis.

12-18-2008, 11:33 AM	#67
lukedaemon Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gunpowder, MD Posts: 131	Non ya: Thanks for the heads up on the "10mm" save me trail and error. Your crawler looks great. Shocks look like the ones I have my eyes too. Here's a couple pictures of mine in its current configuration...

12-18-2008, 12:58 PM	#68
bighitbomber1 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Red Deer,Alberta Posts: 174	Hat's off!! beautiful chassis

12-18-2008, 06:06 PM	#69
non ya Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somerset va. Posts: 68	here it is as it sits now with stock shocks. i have aluminum shocks that i have to get dialed in yet.

12-19-2008, 01:58 AM	#70
lukedaemon Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gunpowder, MD Posts: 131	Guy from a shop here had some shocks for me try out... RC-One tmaxx heavy duty shocks. A little stiff when ran it. I reconfigured links and mount points a little. We shall see.

12-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#71
stampedeproject Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 565	Those are some great looking builds guys. Keep them coming. No matter what shock you run, the chassis should have a hole for mounting. One of the best parts is that the chassis will look like new with just a little work from a scotch brite pad. ;)

12-19-2008, 03:28 PM	#72
non ya Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somerset va. Posts: 68	lol well they would not be if it were not for you and your idea. thanks again for coming up with this. right now i have 3 1/4in of gc and it will still sit on its side without falling over lol. i'm still tinkering with shocks and setups to lower it but it works great so far.

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12-21-2008, 03:14 PM	#73
240zron Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: gig harbor, wa. Posts: 56	I just ordered one, can't wait for it to get here

12-21-2008, 03:34 PM	#74
240zron Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: gig harbor, wa. Posts: 56	Just noticed the lower links with the holes in them. How did you get the color off? and do the hook on anything?

12-21-2008, 04:12 PM	#75
non ya Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somerset va. Posts: 68	i used oven cleaner on them to get the annodizing off. spray it on and let it sit for about 15 minutes then rinse with water and polish them. they have not gotten caught on anything yet.

12-21-2008, 06:21 PM	#76
240zron Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: gig harbor, wa. Posts: 56	Thanks, I'm going to order a full set, I really like the overall looks with those lower links.

12-23-2008, 07:55 AM	#78
jfischer Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manassas, Virginia Posts: 66	Stampede, I will ask this question to you, or any others that want top answer it. I have been messing around with different setups, shocks, and have about maxed the stock chassis to as many holes as I can change on it. I have a DNA Dig, a JRH 7 Turn in it, how would this fit in the chassis. I have made a skid now that moves all forward about half an inch to be able to move the rear links in all the way, so they don't hit the back of the dig, or the back of the motor. Setup with Losi shocks isn't bad, but am low on the CG height, only have about 2 1/4" and seem to need a bit more on sharp, pointy rocks. How would any of this setup work with the SPV2 chassis

12-23-2008, 09:02 AM	#80
240zron Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: gig harbor, wa. Posts: 56	Nice job on the build. what kind of material did you use for the body panels?

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