Underground Crawlers Fastback chassis

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by KrawlerKonceptz

I got your skins here! Will be shipped out tomorrow

Just ordered mine as well ....except I ordered the C*H*U*D version and not the DickyT version

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Richard I guess I've never liked the 60/40 set up as much as a 50/50 is there any plans to do this with the F-4 configuration?

I have thought about this, and you're not the first person to ask. The reason the FF-4 was chosen as the first bodiless is because of the sheer popularity of it. I do however realize that not everyone likes a frame forward design, so I'd like to do a run based off of the F-4 chassis too.

Originally Posted by thomas

sweeeeet! would it be possible to just bolt it together with spacers in between them them? i am going to PM juan about it!

I'm not sure the best way to bolt this together, but I think sandwiching the upper shock mounts between the Delrin and Aluminum would work.

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I'm not sure the best way to bolt this together, but I think sandwiching the upper shock mounts between the Delrin and Aluminum would work.

That may require a little trimming on the delrin depending on which mounts you use, but would certainly work and space it right

[DickyT]

I hate tire siping.... 2/3 done with the first one and my arthritis is acting up, it's going to be a long night

[KC_JoNeS]

Originally Posted by DickyT

I hate tire siping.... 2/3 done with the first one and my arthritis is acting up, it's going to be a long night

How are you siping the tires? Are you using a razor blade, or are you actually grooving chunks out?

If you are making fairly large grooves, a small soldering iron and small tip would do a fast job, but you must take precaution to have a good respirator and a good filtration system going so you dont inhale the rubber fumes.

Casey

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by KC_JoNeS

How are you siping the tires? Are you using a razor blade, or are you actually grooving chunks out?

If you are making fairly large grooves, a small soldering iron and small tip would do a fast job, but you must take precaution to have a good respirator and a good filtration system going so you dont inhale the rubber fumes.

Casey

Dremel with a cut off wheel. Small grooves, one heavy cutoff wheel width. All done

[thomas]

dont you love the feeling of being done with something that took you along time! (that can sound bad) you should post pics of the new tires/siping.

[DickyT]

Since I have it apart I brought the wheels to work today to weigh them.

Freshly siped Sedonas, Rovers on rear are not siped.



Front 395.8 grams = 13.38 oz



Rear 206.5 grams = 6.98 oz

[rockerrc]

this is just about what I run for weight also. Richard have you ran the sedona's and how do they compare to the rovers?

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by rockerrc

this is just about what I run for weight also. Richard have you ran the sedona's and how do they compare to the rovers?

I have been running Sedona fronts, Rover rears for a while now. I like the Sedonas on the front for when I have to stab the throttle, they are a lot more predictable than a rover which can wobble on a hard punch. I run rovers in the rear for the narrower profile, ax10 has no rear dig so anything I can do to get the rear through a gate

[BasherSam66]

That thing is sick!.......if you still need to lose weight..most archery stores throw away old broken arrows,most are carbon,TI or alum..and they're the perfect diameter for making cross braces and links..i stumbled upon this find at 3am, sleep walking while drunK

Originally Posted by DickyT

Panels are only needed for comp, and I am not the best panel maker. These were made at 3am, half dunk, 3/4 sleeping, and not very focused. I will work out better side panels down the line.

[flapjack]

omg i love this thing........

[DickyT]

That looks great! it deserves it's own thread I'd like to know more about it.

[flapjack]

ill probably do one....working mad hrs...this was swapped from a ff4 in about 30 min...then a few minutes here and their to make body panels and such....with my work when it rains it pours...the funny part...its a non dig sportsman rig lol

[Nerve]

dang all you people and your swapping of parts ...

Im thinking about following DickyT's footsteps for the lower links. 5/16 delrin rod goes for about $3.25/ft up here. To be safe, I was going to grab about 4 feet of it. That way, if i screw up I already have more to draw from... lol.

That and I have some traxxas ball ends on order. Actually I might do some temp links up in all thread only.

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by Nerve

dang all you people and your swapping of parts ...

Im thinking about following DickyT's footsteps for the lower links. 5/16 delrin rod goes for about $3.25/ft up here. To be safe, I was going to grab about 4 feet of it. That way, if i screw up I already have more to draw from... lol.

That and I have some traxxas links on order. Actually I might do some temp links up in all thread only.

With international shipping how much is it for you from mcmaster-carr? I paid $.70\foot for it here. I bought 8 feet + shipping was $10.02 to my door

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by Nerve

5/16 delrin rod goes for about $3.25/ft up here.

Originally Posted by DickyT

I bought 8 feet + shipping was $10.02 to my door

Have you guys looked for plastic suppliers in your area instead of online? I have a place local that I go to, and 10' is just under $4.

[Nerve]

Originally Posted by DickyT

With international shipping how much is it for you from mcmaster-carr? I paid $.70\foot for it here. I bought 8 feet + shipping was $10.02 to my door

Mcmaster-Carr doesnt deal with anyone from Canada.. period.

There are posts on here and Google of the exact message everyone from Canada gets when they ask about shipping to here.

Well if you paid around $16 for 8 feet, it would cost me about the same for 4 feet of it here. ($3.25 x 4 x 1.13 [aka 13%] ) = $15 approx.

I even wondered about Ebay.. lol.

[Nerve]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

Have you guys looked for plastic suppliers in your area instead of online? I have a place local that I go to, and 10' is just under $4.

Yeah, there is a buddy I know of (haven't contacted yet) he has/had connections to a plastic supplier. He used to own a table top CNC laser etcher machine and I had some delrin chassis pieces cut through him for another build. I should contact him and see if he can swing a bit better deal.

www.plasticworld.ca is where I got my quote from.

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

Have you guys looked for plastic suppliers in your area instead of online? I have a place local that I go to, and 10' is just under $4.

Nope, it is more convenient to have it shipped to my door. I have no free time during "business" hours. Plus the 4 foot tubes they send it in are great to have!

[rockerrc]

Originally Posted by flapjack

omg i love this thing........

This looks awesome jack great job now go rock it I love mine It dosen't have dig either and still does awesome!