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07-16-2009, 06:37 AM
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Try some 3racing mini lst shocks.
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07-17-2009, 05:53 AM
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We will see how the Jato shocks work first. I have a few things in mind that I am going to try before I go a different route. I think these will work great though. Thank you... I will have more pictures up tonight. Anyone want to see some flex shots with height measurments??? -Jason |
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07-17-2009, 05:19 PM
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Here is a picture to show how much flex the front has...   I think that is about right. It is where the testing will begin. With the 3.5" GC, here is what I get at full flex on the skid...  -Jason |
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07-17-2009, 05:29 PM
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Now, the rear. The rear has more flex. I tend to like more flex in the rear than I do the front. I feel like it helps keep the front tires planted. If the front tires are not on the rocks, then you cant steer where your going, right?    Oh, and of course, it will stand on it side with no problems...    So, what do you guys think? This will be a great start on the comp rig. The Southern Cup Showdown is coming up fast. I plan on putting the wheels on a diet and changing the tires out. The electronics will be on this weekend and some testing will begin soon!!! I will post up weight specs as soon as this happens. So, stay tuned!!! -Jason |
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07-17-2009, 06:25 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: EvilCrawlerDesigns@comcast.net
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Now, if you want my honest opinion, I think it has way too much ground clearance to be seriously competitive. While I think you're really onto something with that chassis, I don't believe that it's going to be competitive on the top level with those shocks....at least fully suspended. I would try them in a full or partial droop or go with a shorter shock. I've been playing alot with ax10 & berg tubers, and I've seen what some of the upper level competitors are doing. I can tell you, I have less than 3" of ground clearance with my AX10 tuber, and I simply cannot handle the same lines as the "pro" level guys that I run with...in fact, I can't run my AX10 with the Berg Tuber that I just built. I honestly believe that in order to compete with the upper level MOA's, you need to have as absolutely as low a COG as possible, and I just don't see that happening with an AX10 based rig with over about 2.5" of center clearance. Unfortunately, at that point, it's hard to break over some of the ledges that we run into in comps. Therefore, I think that a full droop or at least 3/4 droop, capable of dropping axle to make contact on the hard breakovers is the only answer to compete with an AX10 based crawler. BTW, I've been drinking, so I just want you to know that I mean no disrespect. I think the chassis is great, and I'd really consider running one (if I didn't build my own tubers). I just think it needs a droop suspension to really take advantage of the size.  | |
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07-17-2009, 07:48 PM
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Humm, thanks?? The shocks are not to long. This chassis is designed to have a higher GC than most. This rig has not been tested. I will test both sprun and droop setups. Thank you for your input though and your insider information on the "pro" level guys... -Jason |
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07-17-2009, 08:09 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: EvilCrawlerDesigns@comcast.net
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I hope you didn't take me the wrong way with my post. I also hope that my post doesn't affect your sales of the chassis. I'm only trying to help, and I really like what you've done. I think you've got a good thing going. I really like that you're focusing on the Axial platform, and not just focusing on the MOA's like so many others. Good luck with your build. |
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07-17-2009, 08:18 PM
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Well, thank you. Our chassis sell fine and I am sure you comment will not hurt them any. Everyone is entitled to their opinon. I know we have a good thing going with this chassis. It has already proven itself in the MOA world. Now, it is time for us to show what it can do on a shafty chassis. -Jason |
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07-19-2009, 09:18 PM
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Got the wheels done. The fronts weight in at 9.8oz, down from 12.8oz. The rears weight in at 7.0oz, down from 9.80z. Not to bad... Also, added the electronics. Its alive!!! Anyone still interested in this build and want to see some updated pictures?? What about a final weight?? -Jason |
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07-20-2009, 01:57 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: EvilCrawlerDesigns@comcast.net
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I'm watching. If you want to post pics, I'd be happy to look at them.
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07-20-2009, 07:45 AM
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I've been reading this thread and thought I would post a few pics of my Hakuja based AX10 for referrence. I am running full droop with 4" shocks and my GC is about 2.75".   Last edited by MrDublin; 07-20-2009 at 07:47 AM. |
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07-20-2009, 05:32 PM
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07-20-2009, 06:18 PM
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Lookin good Jason! What kind and where are you gonna be putting that battery?
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07-20-2009, 08:19 PM
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NICE! |
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07-21-2009, 12:43 AM
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07-21-2009, 12:57 AM
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such a clean build!!
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07-21-2009, 02:24 AM
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Very nice looking build. How much ground clearance do you have with that? Still looks like less than 3". Quote:
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07-21-2009, 02:17 PM
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Hakuja Comp Build Sorry for the Hijack Jason. | |
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07-21-2009, 04:32 PM
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I am poor so I am running just the old saddel pack split pack deal. I will try to update the pictures soon. Need to just take a few more. I got the last pieces finished today. So, it is almost ready to test... -Jason | |
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07-29-2009, 11:07 PM
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Chassis looks great! Any testing done yet?
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