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snapon boy · 11-28-2015, 08:06 PM

This is my 2008 Era ax10. I purchased a chassis links and a few other things from bmachinerc to start the process off. My hat is off to bmachinerc (Bruce) has been very helpful and patience with me. I have not made any real updates to my ax10 so this has been confusing and interesting journey. I also need to wave a huge hand to Troy for all is advise help and tips.

snapon boy · 11-28-2015, 08:11 PM

My gear box needs a serious diet! I removed the slipper clutch and added the short shaft. I also added harded aluminum gears from hot racing. Then Troy from custom fiber made me a motor guard and a b mini and cc bec smashed it and waterproofing! I was very surprised at how small the smash turned out to be. I also ordered a carbon fiber motor mount plate from dravpar.

snapon boy · 11-28-2015, 08:18 PM

I picked up few parts for the xr10 mod for the front and rear axles. Here is a few rough pictures of that I'll update them after the holidays. The custom fiber distroy plate I think I will enjoy.

I ordered xr10 plastic standouts chubs and knuckles to switch out with the ax10 ones.

snapon boy · 11-28-2015, 08:22 PM

For the shocks I ordered several parts. For the spring cups rcbros. For the upper retainers I visited creation fab. As soon as all the parts show I'll post a few pictures. I added a o ring to the shock and removed the plastic spacer and green slime. I also ordered silver mrc springs. For a Servo I'm using a Holmes Hobbies v2. I may have to get a new Servo horn I my need a few suggestions on which one.

snapon boy · 11-28-2015, 08:44 PM

For wheels I picked up some crawler innovation 6 bolt wheels and foams. I will be needing some tires eventually as the cash shows up.

cboggs · 11-28-2015, 08:54 PM

Nice start to a current comp sporty.

snapon boy · 11-28-2015, 09:21 PM

I also had a great service from gunnar, I got one of his body mount kits.

winnerone23 · 11-28-2015, 09:40 PM

Looks like you put some time in, searching for the best parts for your build.

Keep it up Fish! Can't wait to see the build progress to the rocks..

snapon boy · 11-28-2015, 09:44 PM

I've had lots of help I did do some research. I'm still dreaming Santa will leave a Puller in my stocking! I know I'm dreaming now. It's on the list tho.

onebullet · 11-29-2015, 04:31 AM

very awesome, i wish i could find an ax10 somebody didnt want an arm and a leg for

snapon boy · 11-29-2015, 07:46 AM

The one at the top I got from a member on here as a roller. I added body and electronics

snapon boy · 11-29-2015, 09:25 AM

Today I added hot racing overdrive gears to the front axle housing.

snapon boy · 11-30-2015, 12:34 PM

The post lady drop off my perma xciter body Today.

snapon boy · 12-08-2015, 07:25 PM

I got a box form bmachinerc today!

snapon boy · 12-08-2015, 07:26 PM

I had some free time today.

snapon boy · 12-08-2015, 07:29 PM

My old chassis weight was 6 lbs. This one assembled I'm in th 4 lb range which is a major improvement. However not the 3lb that some of you run.

I did some timing on the body

onebullet · 12-08-2015, 07:40 PM

that thing looks super sexy!

Now i need to get a motor cover from troy too.....

onebullet · 12-08-2015, 07:40 PM

i just noticed you have a holmes servo.... i am VERY jealous

snapon boy · 12-08-2015, 07:41 PM

I do like the motor cover. He also did an excellent job on the smashing of the esc.

Solitaire · 12-08-2015, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snapon boy

My old chassis weight was 6 lbs. This one assembled I'm in th 4 lb range which is a major improvement. However not the 3lb that some of you run...

Great list of parts so far. I wouldn't worry too much about being at the 3 lb mark. 4 lbs is a very workable weight for a shafty.

11-28-2015, 08:06 PM	#1
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! This is my 2008 Era ax10. I purchased a chassis links and a few other things from bmachinerc to start the process off. My hat is off to bmachinerc (Bruce) has been very helpful and patience with me. I have not made any real updates to my ax10 so this has been confusing and interesting journey. I also need to wave a huge hand to Troy for all is advise help and tips. Last edited by snapon boy; 11-28-2015 at 08:47 PM.

11-28-2015, 08:11 PM	#2
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! My gear box needs a serious diet! I removed the slipper clutch and added the short shaft. I also added harded aluminum gears from hot racing. Then Troy from custom fiber made me a motor guard and a b mini and cc bec smashed it and waterproofing! I was very surprised at how small the smash turned out to be. I also ordered a carbon fiber motor mount plate from dravpar. Last edited by snapon boy; 10-11-2017 at 03:06 AM.

11-28-2015, 08:18 PM	#3
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! I picked up few parts for the xr10 mod for the front and rear axles. Here is a few rough pictures of that I'll update them after the holidays. The custom fiber distroy plate I think I will enjoy. I ordered xr10 plastic standouts chubs and knuckles to switch out with the ax10 ones. Last edited by snapon boy; 11-28-2015 at 08:32 PM.

11-28-2015, 08:22 PM	#4
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! For the shocks I ordered several parts. For the spring cups rcbros. For the upper retainers I visited creation fab. As soon as all the parts show I'll post a few pictures. I added a o ring to the shock and removed the plastic spacer and green slime. I also ordered silver mrc springs. For a Servo I'm using a Holmes Hobbies v2. I may have to get a new Servo horn I my need a few suggestions on which one. Last edited by snapon boy; 11-28-2015 at 08:41 PM.

11-28-2015, 08:44 PM	#5
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! For wheels I picked up some crawler innovation 6 bolt wheels and foams. I will be needing some tires eventually as the cash shows up.

11-28-2015, 08:54 PM	#6
cboggs 5th D Owner/Driver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Snoqualmie, Wa. Posts: 1,916	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! Nice start to a current comp sporty.

11-28-2015, 09:21 PM	#7
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! I also had a great service from gunnar, I got one of his body mount kits.

11-28-2015, 09:40 PM	#8
winnerone23 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: williamsport Posts: 8,649	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! Looks like you put some time in, searching for the best parts for your build. Keep it up Fish! Can't wait to see the build progress to the rocks..

11-28-2015, 09:44 PM	#9
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! I've had lots of help I did do some research. I'm still dreaming Santa will leave a Puller in my stocking! I know I'm dreaming now. It's on the list tho.

11-29-2015, 04:31 AM	#10
onebullet Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bloomsburg, pa Posts: 583	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! very awesome, i wish i could find an ax10 somebody didnt want an arm and a leg for

11-29-2015, 07:46 AM	#11
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! The one at the top I got from a member on here as a roller. I added body and electronics

11-29-2015, 09:25 AM	#12
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! Today I added hot racing overdrive gears to the front axle housing. Last edited by snapon boy; 11-29-2015 at 09:37 PM.

11-30-2015, 12:34 PM	#13
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! The post lady drop off my perma xciter body Today.

12-08-2015, 07:25 PM	#14
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! I got a box form bmachinerc today!

12-08-2015, 07:26 PM	#15
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! I had some free time today.

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12-08-2015, 07:29 PM	#16
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! My old chassis weight was 6 lbs. This one assembled I'm in th 4 lb range which is a major improvement. However not the 3lb that some of you run. I did some timing on the body Last edited by snapon boy; 12-08-2015 at 07:32 PM.

12-08-2015, 07:40 PM	#17
onebullet Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bloomsburg, pa Posts: 583	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! that thing looks super sexy! Now i need to get a motor cover from troy too.....

12-08-2015, 07:41 PM	#19
snapon boy I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,654	Re: Updating my ax10 on a tight budget! I do like the motor cover. He also did an excellent job on the smashing of the esc.

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