not really a build thread more of a upgrade thread...

[dragit]

Here goes bought a rtc when released and thought it was great out of the box, but have completed a few upgrades that i like the out come of.
including changing to a r2 trans with disc
novak rooster crawler esc
inturdy 55 turn motor
dx3r tx/rx
as it sits i love the low stance and the way it will rip the driveshafts off if it gets in a bind, hahaha cant be any happier with it for right now atleast

Plans for the future are as follows or until i change my mind lol:

upgraded chassis
derlin links(i like the plastic slide)
maybe updated motor and maybe lipos.
aluminuim steering options

let me know what you guys think i always like creative critisism.....

[InFlames]

Sick trans.

[crawlincircles]

You are off to a really good start and made a great radio choice!, but boy that is a belly dragger!

Here Is my humble opinion.

1 Tires. Rovers are extremely popular for good reason. They will get your GC up to about 2-3/4

2. Mip/thunder tech driveshafts.

3. Aluminum knuckles and C's. You could do what I do with high clearance VP knuckles or go BTA with them.

4. Go 4 link and do Delrin lowers

5. Chassis, either a very popular SWX or the similar but I think a little better in some ways Mayhem LS 2.0 see my build thread, link in my sig

6. Better shocks, either the Losi crawler or the new Axial are a good choice.

7. Lipo's

That will keep you busy for a while

[racenut]

Looken good!!!! I just got a kit Axial. It sits too high. I am still waiting on a 55t motor and a servo.

I think that the RTC comes with the new Axial shocks.

[InFlames]

Originally Posted by racenut

I think that the RTC comes with the new Axial shocks.

He meant theyre new comp shocks i think..

[lildjloop]

looks really good bro!! as for upgrades, definitly upgrade those stock tires to some HB Rovers or somethhing along those lines. you will see a major difference in crawling and your belly wont hang as low as it is now. but looks really good. i have the HPI bug body also.

[dragit]

thanks guys its a start i think the 4 link is the first thing i am doing i can stand this torque twist.

[Beest]

Nice rig man. everyone says get rovers....I say get some panthers and dont look back.

[abadk9420]

Originally Posted by dragit

thanks guys its a start i think the 4 link is the first thing i am doing i can stand this torque twist.

Looking good!!! 4 linking the rear will help a lot and so will moving your lower links the the inside of the chassis, New Rovers is for sure another good investment...

[axman2010]

Looks great Like you already planned 4-link front and rear. Like everyone has said, different tires. I say comp claws, they flat out work. Rovers are good to but I havent even ran mine yet because I love the comp claws. Nice rig and keep on practicing and tweaking

[Harvo]

Good job. I like the body. I think you might benefit from trimming the bottom edge of the body just a little above the skid. It hangs up less.

[dragit]

thanks again evrybody. it trial and error just seeing what works and what doesnt, it has definately turned in a fun money pit....

[CHiLOC]

Originally Posted by Beest

Nice rig man. everyone says get rovers....I say get some panthers and dont look back.

x2

[dragit]

as far as tires which performs better the:

chisels
hb rovers
panthers

?

[Aussie Nerd]

I will be a pest a give you more choices

LOSI COMP CLAWS

The best rock crawling tire ever made. They look awesome and they grip on anything I use to just run the stock tyres but when i bought these wow!! they 5.2 high so they will give you better clearance under the diffs but not blow your cg out of proportion!!!

[dragit]

very cool anybody else on tires? comp wise?

[dragit]

couple of updated pics with four link front and rear





airtronics heavy duty front servo