Go Back   RCCrawler Forums > RCCrawler Brand Specific Tech > Heritage Crawlers > Axial AX-10 Scorpion
Loading

Notices

Thread: billj's Fastback build

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-12-2010, 08:21 PM   #1
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default billj's Fastback build

Built this last week, finally able to get the pics up.

Underground Crawlers Fastback
white rovers on Wheelworks M887's on rear
Sedonas on Wheelworks M887's on front
nova dd foams
fxr
3S lipo
35T JP Warrior
VP dig w/ hitec 645
Vp razors on rear
super 300's
hitec 7950th
castle bec 7v
home made delrin bent links 5/16
Losi 4" shocks w/ cap mod
hardened alum tranny gears
MIP driveshafts
Gunnar hex pins and driveshaft pins
hd ring and pinions fr/rear underdrive
Axial straight axels
Axial high clear knuckles
strc clockable c's
Losi clamp-on wide hexes (front) drilled out for 300's
racers edge pro servo horn
LD BTA
Crawler Inovations servo guard (modified)
JeepinDoug c-cups

here we go


started with my FF-4


15 mins later

i wanted the shocks inboard for more steering.


this seems to work well


rear shocks



link setup, the shock positions have changed since this pic.



ready for a test run

2 3/4 in front of skid, 3 at the rear

bottom shot. The front shock and link locations have changed since this pic. The shocks and links are reversed. it felt a little unstable with the shocks so far in,imo


new shock locations





Quickie panels till i get new skins!


On the rocks







Thanks to Juan at UGC for such a great product. And thanks to DickyT for all the setup and driving advice, lord knows i need it.

update- the white spring i was using for tt has been changed to gold, DickyT suggested my new shock positions and it helps alot. Keep the shocks more upright, not laid down. Thanks Richard
Update: 35T JP Warrior

Update: VP DH Procomps w/3 slugs on front
Vp SLW V1 w/ 1.5oz stick on weight on rear

Last edited by billj; 09-28-2010 at 10:31 AM.
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 08-12-2010, 08:28 PM   #2
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh
Posts: 5,181
Default

Looks great man, I look forward to your feedback after some of the tuning we discussed and did tonight
DickyT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 08:35 PM   #3
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

Thanks Richard, for all your help! I put it on the incline board in my garage, the tt is almost gone!!Good call on the shock position.

Last edited by billj; 08-12-2010 at 08:37 PM.
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 08:42 PM   #4
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: I don't think theres rocks in Florida
Posts: 1,228
Default

Damn its like "Pimp My Rig" twice for you lately! Love the blue panels. You gonna show us how you drive on sunday? I think you need the win!
Tydl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 08:48 PM   #5
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: boise
Posts: 587
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by billj View Post
Thanks Richard, for all your help! I put it on the incline board in my garage, the tt is almost gone!!Good call on the shock position.
do you know how steep it can go to, on my fastback i got up to 72 degrees before i started to tip back and i had to back back out.

looks awesome! i like that color of blue on the panels it matches the truck.
thomas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 08:55 PM   #6
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tydl View Post
Damn its like "Pimp My Rig" twice for you lately! Love the blue panels. You gonna show us how you drive on sunday? I think you need the win!
yeah im diggin the blue also. A win would be nice!
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 08:58 PM   #7
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by thomas View Post
do you know how steep it can go to, on my fastback i got up to 72 degrees before i started to tip back and i had to back back out.

looks awesome! i like that color of blue on the panels it matches the truck.

Sorry, i dont have anything to measure the incline. I just put the board up-test-tune-put the board steeper etc etc. you know how it goes? 72 deg sounds like a real good number
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 09:34 PM   #8
No idea what I'm doing
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Underground, CO
Posts: 4,529
Default

I really like the wheels....Reflection did a great job on those!

Truck looks great, now where's the side by side videos?? I know Richard must have some sort of plan
C*H*U*D is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 09:53 PM   #9
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by C*H*U*D View Post
I really like the wheels....Reflection did a great job on those!

Truck looks great, now where's the side by side videos?? I know Richard must have some sort of plan
Thanks Juan, i really like the wheels too. I get alot of good comments about them. Whenever Richard wants to video, im ready! I know he is a little preoccupied right now with nats coming up. Thanks again for the chassis, im loving the "bodiless" design.
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2010, 10:00 PM   #10
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh
Posts: 5,181
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by billj View Post
I know he is a little preoccupied right now with nats coming up.
That's a non issue and we will have video done before then It's the damn work schedule with 1/2 the team out.
DickyT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2010, 06:03 AM   #11
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: I don't think theres rocks in Florida
Posts: 1,228
Default

what kind of weight are you running F & R? Why change the skins you got, they look great!
Tydl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2010, 06:11 AM   #12
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tydl View Post
what kind of weight are you running F & R? Why change the skins you got, they look great!
the weight is 12.8 oz fr/ 7.9oz rear. That is tire/wheel/foam complete. Rovers / nova dd foams. When i have to change the panels due to wear, then im getting some skins from Krawler Konceptz. They will still be blue though.Overall weight of the truck is 5.90lbs. (5 lb 14 1/2 oz)

Last edited by billj; 08-14-2010 at 08:06 AM.
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2010, 11:10 PM   #13
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NTXRCC
Posts: 488
Default What shocks are you running

I am pretty new at this. I have a bta similar to yours. My shocks are all in the way since I upgraded to VP knuckles. I was wondering what shocks you have. They look like they will solve my problem. The arm on the knuckles is much higher than the axial knuckles so I really don't mind having the steering set up on the front. Just feel like it is a waste of money not using it.
Aggie01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2010, 08:05 AM   #14
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by brian3323 View Post
I am pretty new at this. I have a bta similar to yours. My shocks are all in the way since I upgraded to VP knuckles. I was wondering what shocks you have. They look like they will solve my problem. The arm on the knuckles is much higher than the axial knuckles so I really don't mind having the steering set up on the front. Just feel like it is a waste of money not using it.

My shocks are Losi 4" comp shocks w/ cap mod. Bta is a big advantage, your approach angle opens up a lot of different lines when crawling. Maybe look at DickyT's build, i think he has vp knuckles. also maybe post a picture of your front setup. It makes it easier to give advice.
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2010, 10:04 AM   #15
Pebble Pounder
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Sunrise
Posts: 110
Default

Looks good
Rocky666 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2010, 10:06 AM   #16
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh
Posts: 5,181
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocky666 View Post
Looks good
That's the best you can do for your dad?
DickyT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2010, 10:09 AM   #17
Pebble Pounder
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Sunrise
Posts: 110
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DickyT View Post
That's the best you can do for your dad?

Yes, until after you and he come in ahead of ME at the comp on sunday
Rocky666 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2010, 10:12 AM   #18
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

I get no respect!
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2010, 10:15 AM   #19
Pebble Pounder
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Sunrise
Posts: 110
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by billj View Post
I get no respect!

If you can get ahead of me this weekend, ill give you all the respect in the world
Rocky666 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2010, 03:46 PM   #20
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lady Lake, Fl
Posts: 2,128
Default

had a bent axle, took it apart and found this, i have never broken a rear axle housing.



had a spare in my toolbox


replacing axles with STRC S/S axles, alot beefier!!


added a bearing at the end of the housing for more support. Has anybody ever done this, or am i just wasting a bearing?


ready to close it up, l love the Rocksmith Eng. Gearjelly

Last edited by billj; 08-14-2010 at 06:35 PM.
billj is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:16 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2004-2014 RCCrawler.com