08-12-2010, 08:21 PM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lady Lake, Fl
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| 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. |
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08-12-2010, 08:28 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh
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Looks great man, I look forward to your feedback after some of the tuning we discussed and did tonight |
08-12-2010, 08:35 PM | #3 |
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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.
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08-12-2010, 08:42 PM | #4 |
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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!
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08-12-2010, 08:48 PM | #5 | |
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looks awesome! i like that color of blue on the panels it matches the truck. | |
08-12-2010, 08:55 PM | #6 |
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08-12-2010, 08:58 PM | #7 | |
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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 | |
08-12-2010, 09:34 PM | #8 |
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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 |
08-12-2010, 09:53 PM | #9 |
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| 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.
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08-12-2010, 10:00 PM | #10 |
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08-13-2010, 06:03 AM | #11 |
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what kind of weight are you running F & R? Why change the skins you got, they look great!
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08-13-2010, 06:11 AM | #12 |
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| 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)
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08-13-2010, 11:10 PM | #13 |
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| 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.
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08-14-2010, 08:05 AM | #14 | |
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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. | |
08-14-2010, 10:04 AM | #15 |
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Looks good
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08-14-2010, 10:06 AM | #16 |
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08-14-2010, 10:09 AM | #17 |
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08-14-2010, 10:12 AM | #18 |
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I get no respect!
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08-14-2010, 10:15 AM | #19 |
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08-14-2010, 03:46 PM | #20 |
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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. |
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