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Old 07-09-2009, 11:23 AM   #1
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Default JBennett's SWX Rig

I finally decided to post up my rock crawler. I "think" I am done adding on stuff to it, but you never know.

Chassis- SWX w/ TCS front and rear 4-link
Tires- HB Rovers
Axles- Axial
ESC- Sidewinder w/ CCBec
Battery- E-flight 3S 1250mAh LiPo
Receiver- Spektrum SR3000 w/ voltage protector
Shocks- 4" Losi
Motor- Novak 55T
Body- CKRC Baja Bug






Thanks,

Jason

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Old 07-09-2009, 11:31 AM   #2
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Looks pretty nice how do you like the Sidewinder esc?
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Old 07-09-2009, 11:48 AM   #3
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So far so good. I like the adjustable drag brake and other settings with the castle link. Once I got the LiPo the rig runs great!
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Old 07-09-2009, 12:02 PM   #4
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why do you have the voltage protector on your reciever
thanks
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Old 07-09-2009, 12:14 PM   #5
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I had trouble with the receiver shutting off with some old batteries. I don't really need it now with the lipo, but since I have it, I have it on there.
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Old 07-09-2009, 12:17 PM   #6
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so it was just helping your reciever stay on with nimh and nicds.

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Old 07-09-2009, 12:19 PM   #7
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so it was just helping your reciever stay on with nimh and nicds.
yea, with the lower mah batteries
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Old 07-09-2009, 12:42 PM   #8
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Old 07-09-2009, 12:55 PM   #9
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Not to bad. Thats a lot of wires everywhere! lol Maybe look into mouting electronics on the axle...I run the SWX also with the electronics on the axle and I can tell a huge difference!
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Old 07-09-2009, 01:15 PM   #10
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Not to bad. Thats a lot of wires everywhere! lol Maybe look into mouting electronics on the axle...I run the SWX also with the electronics on the axle and I can tell a huge difference!
Its not too bad how I have it now (its all accessible at least). Later I will probably mount them on the axles since I don't put the batteries there anymore.
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Old 07-09-2009, 01:29 PM   #11
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Try to mount everything as low as possible to bring that weight down. Just my 2cents. Looks good.
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Old 07-09-2009, 01:32 PM   #12
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looks good you might want to lengthen your rear upper links to pick the driveshaft some
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Old 07-09-2009, 01:34 PM   #13
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I will put some updated pics when I relocate the electronics later this week.

I also like to thank the rccrawler community for helping me get this thing together throughout the build!
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Old 07-09-2009, 02:41 PM   #14
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looks good you might want to lengthen your rear upper links to pick the driveshaft some
I agree with that too. Your pinion angle looks a little low. Try to make the driveshaft run at a straight angle to the transmission.

I'll be keeping an eye on this one. I love the SWX
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Old 07-09-2009, 03:53 PM   #15
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I just posted updated pics of my rig with the electronics relocated. Much cleaner look now.
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Old 07-09-2009, 04:06 PM   #16
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once you fix your drive shaft angle and get bent links it will really give you alot more clearence
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Old 07-09-2009, 04:14 PM   #17
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I'm fixing the driveshaft angle now.
Do I need to leave the lower links at the shortest setting?
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Old 07-09-2009, 04:16 PM   #18
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Thats a lot better. Just make sure that your electronics stay protected from the harsh rocks. Still may want to tighty up your wires. Maybe tape em' and ziptie em...

I'm going to post pics of my SWX AX10 later tonight and you can see the way I have my battery, electronics and wiring.
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Old 07-09-2009, 04:20 PM   #19
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I'm fixing the driveshaft angle now.
Do I need to leave the lower links at the shortest setting?

What you need is longer upper links. Also geometry wise, I would mount the lower links closer to the upper links, like the second hole up for your squat. That will help with your bite and hopping. And it may move your pinion angle too...
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Old 07-09-2009, 04:48 PM   #20
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once you fix your drive shaft angle and get bent links it will really give you alot more clearence

bent links are for fags

you have a SWX, you are now beyond the bentlink bullshit. they are more trouble than they are worth.

search around the forums, this place is chock full of ideas.

Lookk at the dudes rigs who are bonafied rc pros. vert few bent links. Bender Designed the SWX with the strait links for good reason.
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