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Old 02-18-2009, 04:55 AM   #21
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pics,pics,lol we love to see em,good choice in rig.have you weighted down them hammers yet?
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Old 02-18-2009, 05:53 AM   #22
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Now that I received my charger (b-day) present, Triton EQ ac/dc I have completed my build.....

Lets just say I have a new addiction. Rock crawling is a blast. I must say the softer springs were a good upgrade. I love the Sidewinder with the Castle link. The Triton EQ has endless programming potential. I'm only using a Traxxas TQ3 for now... hope to upgrade to a DX3R soon though.

Needless to say I'm hooked and hope to be here for a loooong while, my wife seems to be pretty supportive so I have that in my favor.
The first step is admitting that you are an addict

Just wait till the wife finds out how much $$$$ the addiction costs!
Thank god my wife has no clue;)

you've got a good start, I'm building my ARTR up as well, I'm waiting for my TCS Edge chassis to get here...got a rooster/55t combo,hitec 5645 servo,split 6 cell 2/3a pack on axle,softer springs, integy hd shafts & weights on wheels so far.....

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Old 02-20-2009, 10:56 AM   #23
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So here is where I am at so far.

-Scorpion artr
-Integy 55t
-Sidewinder
-super soft springs
-8-cell elite split pack
-CKRC wiggle 190 oz servo
-6 oz weighted fronts 3 oz rears, all rims drilled with 2 - 1/8" holes
-Traxxas tq3 radio system
-Stock wheels with Proline hammers
-Electrifly Triton eq charger

What should be my next obvious upgrade?
DIG either DNA or R2D
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Old 02-20-2009, 07:01 PM   #24
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your next upgrade will probably be a new set of driveshafts, My stock ones broke 5 min. into the first crawl, upgraded to a set of Hot Racing driveshafts and have not looked back since. BTW I forgot to look if you have a split cell batt pack, if not get one and mount it on the front axle for better weight dist. One more thing, I made my own but you can buy em too, you'll want to mount your electronics on the upper links of your suspension, I put the esc on the front upper link and my rec. on the rear upper link, again this is for better wieght dist. Hope this helps
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Old 03-05-2009, 04:32 AM   #25
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Little update.....

I just recently added Hot Body Rovers, best upgrade so far! I'm fixing to buy a DX3R for use with a dig. Probably be adding a new servo mount to add a Lipo battery in the near future. Will post new picts soon!

Thanks for all those who have helped!
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Old 03-07-2009, 03:28 PM   #26
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DX3R in the mail! Can't wait to get it in, pictures to follow.
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Old 03-13-2009, 06:38 AM   #27
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Just received the DX3R, I have it connected, and programmed. Like many have said these things are as smooth as butter!

Next upgrade Losi 4" shocks in the mail.....
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Old 03-13-2009, 07:12 AM   #28
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New Pictures as promised.....








This is the only way I could think to mount the receiver



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After I install my Losi shocks, my next mission is wire clean up!

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Old 03-13-2009, 07:15 AM   #29
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I love my venom charger it charges batterys for all of these.Lipo and all
Welp',... if I could get ya' to put one back then we be even....Lmao2___Scoot'er. ((By the way Brotha' wellcome aboard & enjoy this great hobby of our's to the fullest too)).
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Old 03-13-2009, 07:48 AM   #30
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Nice build so far. Your front and rear tires are mounted opposite of each other. I would suggest ditching the old school saddle pack and get a lipo for some real punch and wheel speed. I have mine mounted on the upper links out of the way. I started much like you and got completly addicted now I'm in $1300. Go with an Tekin FX-R esc it can handle a 3cell lipo. You can see on my pics where I have my lipo mounted. I have a 3cell 2200mAh lipo on the links. The wheel speed and run time are insane. I would also go with a TCS four link conversion front and rear as well as a skid that moves your links inside the chassis. If you are planning to compete a dig is a must. Research carefully before purchasing a dig as there are some real turds out there. Happy Crawling!!!!!!!

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Old 03-13-2009, 07:54 PM   #31
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What do you all believe the next upgrade should be. I'm thinking about the swx chassis.....
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Old 03-15-2009, 05:18 PM   #32
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good work man!!
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Old 03-15-2009, 05:38 PM   #33
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agreed. nice job. rovers are a good choice. i will also agree with pdog7. i have seem his rig and it id well built. i am upreading to a lipo and 4-linking the rear. i may also 4-link the front, not sure. welcome and have fun. it is a blast. also DIG unit!!!!
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Old 03-17-2009, 06:39 PM   #34
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What do you all believe the next upgrade should be. I'm thinking about the swx chassis.....
The SWX would be a huge upgrade to what you have!

Now.......when you gonna come out and crawl???
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Old 03-18-2009, 05:12 AM   #35
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Losi 4" crawler shocks installed. They are a very smooth shock, I believe it has improved the crawling ability of this truck even more.

Now I have to starting thinking dig, chassis, and more wheel speed.
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Old 03-18-2009, 06:26 AM   #36
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Losi 4" crawler shocks installed. They are a very smooth shock, I believe it has improved the crawling ability of this truck even more.

Now I have to starting thinking dig, chassis, and more wheel speed.
Yeah the losi 4's are good, hey dano what wt oil you running go for the tekin FXR Speedie, i got a SWX Rig and a Slingshot rig they are both great but i think the SWX may have the edge over the DNA SS good luck either way you'll see a instant improvment over the stock chassis... =also go for a DNA Dig way better then a CKRC FT dig

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Old 03-18-2009, 08:09 AM   #37
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Yeah the losi 4's are good, hey dano what wt oil you running go for the tekin FXR Speedie, i got a SWX Rig and a Slingshot rig they are both great but i think the SWX may have the edge over the DNA SS good luck either way you'll see a instant improvment over the stock chassis... =also go for a DNA Dig way better then a CKRC FT dig
Honestly I'm perfectly happy with the sidewinder. I'm currently running 45wt in the Losi shocks. Thanks for the advice, I believe I'm leaning toward the SWX.
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Old 03-18-2009, 10:00 AM   #38
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i'd say stick with the sidewinder. i love mine and plus it takes 3s fine. i run mine with a 45 turn motor on 3s and i get great low end torque plus on demand wheelspeed. the swx chassis would be a great upgrade. bender's stuff is great i ran an sw2 last year on my tlt and this year i have an sw3(pretty much the same thing as swx) and love it. if it was me i would look into upgraded your rims next.
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Old 04-06-2009, 09:54 PM   #39
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Newest update, well I just added a new battery tray, and I recently purcased a couple 3 cell 20c 1500mah lipos, and I'm loving the increase wheel speed! More new pictures to follow.

I believe my next upgrade will be mip driveshafts.
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Old 04-07-2009, 08:47 AM   #40
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Good to see your progression. This stuff is addicting but pretty kool. Yes you're gonna need shafts with the 3s. Never popped a stock shaft til I got 3s, now I've snapped a mip pin. I'm gathering stuff to put together a "basher" out of the parts I've replaced/upgraded on my artr. All I need is an esc and was thinking about a sidewinder for cost and ability to run 3s (maybe). I like the fxr in my "comp" rig but I'm having warranty issues right now. I didn't see where ya replaced your Cs/knuckles. How are they holding up? Anyway keep the updates coming.
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