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Brandon · 02-28-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by channo

Nice Looking RIG and awesome build =)

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by atekt

Did you do anything with the Proline foams or just leave them as is?

Left them as is.

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Originally Posted by Harley0706

Put your hands in the air and step back from the scale and nobody will get hurt......

I am going to go swap out my foams to the two stage I have here. Lets see if you are full of it or not

Hey leave the scale out of this

I cant believe you havent ran them yet! Let me know

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Originally Posted by Mini

How do you like the tires?

Love them. The height is great and because they are wider than most tires this tall they feel very stable.

swell searcher · 03-05-2009, 12:03 PM

how do keep the winch rope on the winch points at the axles? what did you use for the winch pulleys. i was wonder when their is no tension on the winch rope, would the rope come off the pulleys as the suspension cycles.

username · 03-05-2009, 09:47 PM

was it hard to bend that brake line with out kinking? any tricks for those who do not have a fab shop?

yotachump · 03-13-2009, 10:50 AM

First time Ive seen this build..It looks great, guess I need to come crawl with you......So whats the 411 with the dig you building one or what?

Brandon · 03-23-2009, 10:05 AM

Few new pics from before yesterdays comp. Trying some new foams and lighter wheels up front. Also removed the winch down because I had not fixed a few of the issues I had with it and didnt want to take a chance.

Also have to give a huge thanks to MaxAmps, I have been running these 860mah split packs for almost 18 months and they are still working great!! Time to upgrade to a 1100 3s and get with the times. That 55T $15 lathe motor in their is a bit lacking

I really dont want to push those 860 packs any harder once I go to a handwound.

I changed up the BTA. The drag link now bolts directly to the knuckle, that eliminated the slop I was getting to do the drag link wanting to rotate. This was much more evident once the Futaba S9157 was installed. That 425oz is AWESOME.

Brandon · 03-23-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by swell searcher

how do keep the winch rope on the winch points at the axles? what did you use for the winch pulleys. i was wonder when their is no tension on the winch rope, would the rope come off the pulleys as the suspension cycles.

I used some axial 5mm spacers and machined a groove into them. There arent any actual pullies in the system, but because the front line goes down to the axle then back up to the chassis spacer it acts as a 2:1 ratio compared to the rear. The line doesnt have anywhere to go and the easiest place for it to land is in the groove on those 5mm spacers when the suspension cycles. Hope that helps? I will probably be re-doing the entire setup soon

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Originally Posted by username

was it hard to bend that brake line with out kinking? any tricks for those who do not have a fab shop?

Nope, I have a brakeline bender that I picked up at my local auto parts store. Works great.

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Originally Posted by yotachump

First time Ive seen this build..It looks great, guess I need to come crawl with you......So whats the 411 with the dig you building one or what?

Thanks Anthony, still working on a dig

Just no time. I am sure one will pop up eventually that I will be happy with.

Mini · 03-23-2009, 10:23 AM

What gear ratio are you running?
Pinion?
Spur?
and inside the axel's or tranni?
Or is it stock?
Thanks.

yotachump · 03-23-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Nluvwithxlr8ing

Thanks Anthony, still working on a dig

Just no time. I am sure one will pop up eventually that I will be happy with.

yeah me too

Brandon · 03-23-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini

What gear ratio are you running?
Pinion?
Spur?
and inside the axel's or tranni?
Or is it stock?
Thanks.

Stock gearing everywhere except the front axle has the 36/14 R&P in it.

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Originally Posted by yotachump

yeah me too

Figures!

Mini · 03-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Thanks

Mayze · 03-30-2009, 01:19 AM

That winch down seems like cheating somehow. Maybe because it's just too innovative to be legal. lol Killer rig, and great write-up! Cheers!

Mini · 03-30-2009, 07:27 AM

What's your ride height now?
Any suggestion's on how to lower COG?

Big Bill · 03-30-2009, 08:15 AM

I saw this rig in a comp yesterday and it really works well, and the driver isnt that bad either

One of the few rigs to run the pro sections without a dig and complete them. Great job Brandon.

Brandon · 03-30-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayze

That winch down seems like cheating somehow. Maybe because it's just too innovative to be legal. lol Killer rig, and great write-up! Cheers!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Mini

What's your ride height now?
Any suggestion's on how to lower COG?

2.625". Do everything you can to mount the servo, and batteries as low as possible. Dont use a bunch of heavy chassis spacers and body posts up high and try to keep the body as low as possible. Even the reciever and esc make a difference

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Originally Posted by Big Bill

I saw this rig in a comp yesterday and it really works well, and the driver isnt that bad either

One of the few rigs to run the pro sections without a dig and complete them. Great job Brandon.

Thanks Bill! I had a blast out there yesterday. Course 3 got me though. Still ended up with a -15 for the day. Seems great but not when your hanging out with bcrofts who had a -58

Good seeing you again!

Mini · 03-30-2009, 12:43 PM

Yea I have evrything mounted pretty low except my body gonna try to lower it a bit. I think that will give it a lower stance. Thanks.

smokinubyrc · 04-02-2009, 05:56 PM

Great Build brandon!

Brandon · 04-06-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini

Yea I have evrything mounted pretty low except my body gonna try to lower it a bit. I think that will give it a lower stance. Thanks.

No problem! Good luck with your build.

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Originally Posted by smokinubyrc

Great Build brandon!

Hey Marcus! How have you been? Thanks!

Here are some pics from the last comp:

smokinubyrc · 04-06-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nluvwithxlr8ing

Hey Marcus! How have you been? Thanks!

Steve wanted to know the same thing

i have been racing nitro offroad and slowly building a wk sw3 with axial vf dig almost complete

looks like you have been a build king around here you have a bunch of killer rigs i need to make it out that way to the kohls spot sometime with the wk and show you guys how not to crawl... hahaha racing has tought me a light trigger finger with brushless 1/8th scale!

Brandon · 04-23-2009, 09:18 PM

Just mounted Pro-Lines new 2.2's on my Axial SWX. These wheels are Dead Sexy

Check out all the details on the 2.2's and 1.9's here: NEW!! Pro-Line Titan 1.9 & 2.2 Weighted Bead-Loc Wheels

O yeah, fresh body too

carver · 04-23-2009, 09:23 PM

Awesome rig! Evertime I see your rig I want to go back to shafty! It was cool meeting you at RCX. I was with E-hills. Anyways Nice job on the rig

And those wheels are sweet

03-05-2009, 12:03 PM	#142
swell searcher varcor.org Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 757 Posts: 1,073	how do keep the winch rope on the winch points at the axles? what did you use for the winch pulleys. i was wonder when their is no tension on the winch rope, would the rope come off the pulleys as the suspension cycles. Last edited by swell searcher; 03-05-2009 at 12:05 PM.

03-30-2009, 07:27 AM	#152
Mini "HOLLYWOOD" Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 3,119	What's your ride height now? Any suggestion's on how to lower COG? Last edited by Mini; 03-30-2009 at 08:48 AM.

03-05-2009, 09:47 PM	#143
username Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 337	was it hard to bend that brake line with out kinking? any tricks for those who do not have a fab shop?

03-13-2009, 10:50 AM	#144
yotachump ghetto fabulous newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: with your mom Posts: 2,526	First time Ive seen this build..It looks great, guess I need to come crawl with you......So whats the 411 with the dig you building one or what?

03-23-2009, 10:05 AM	#145
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Few new pics from before yesterdays comp. Trying some new foams and lighter wheels up front. Also removed the winch down because I had not fixed a few of the issues I had with it and didnt want to take a chance. Also have to give a huge thanks to MaxAmps, I have been running these 860mah split packs for almost 18 months and they are still working great!! Time to upgrade to a 1100 3s and get with the times. That 55T $15 lathe motor in their is a bit lacking I really dont want to push those 860 packs any harder once I go to a handwound. I changed up the BTA. The drag link now bolts directly to the knuckle, that eliminated the slop I was getting to do the drag link wanting to rotate. This was much more evident once the Futaba S9157 was installed. That 425oz is AWESOME.

03-23-2009, 10:23 AM	#147
Mini "HOLLYWOOD" Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 3,119	What gear ratio are you running? Pinion? Spur? and inside the axel's or tranni? Or is it stock? Thanks.

03-23-2009, 11:47 AM	#150
Mini "HOLLYWOOD" Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 3,119	Thanks

03-30-2009, 01:19 AM	#151
Mayze Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 297	That winch down seems like cheating somehow. Maybe because it's just too innovative to be legal. lol Killer rig, and great write-up! Cheers!

03-30-2009, 08:15 AM	#153
Big Bill Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fortuna Calif. Posts: 997	I saw this rig in a comp yesterday and it really works well, and the driver isnt that bad either One of the few rigs to run the pro sections without a dig and complete them. Great job Brandon.

03-30-2009, 12:43 PM	#155
Mini "HOLLYWOOD" Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 3,119	Yea I have evrything mounted pretty low except my body gonna try to lower it a bit. I think that will give it a lower stance. Thanks.

04-02-2009, 05:56 PM	#156
smokinubyrc I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Crawler practice! Posts: 2,104	Great Build brandon!

04-23-2009, 09:18 PM	#159
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Just mounted Pro-Lines new 2.2's on my Axial SWX. These wheels are Dead Sexy Check out all the details on the 2.2's and 1.9's here: NEW!! Pro-Line Titan 1.9 & 2.2 Weighted Bead-Loc Wheels O yeah, fresh body too

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04-23-2009, 09:23 PM	#160
carver Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos Posts: 835	Awesome rig! Evertime I see your rig I want to go back to shafty! It was cool meeting you at RCX. I was with E-hills. Anyways Nice job on the rig And those wheels are sweet

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