Rowdy's gc-3a

[Sniper4370]

No not yet, I still need a lipo charger and a steering servo. Getting there though.

[firekiddc02]

I'm kinda liking the hardline body on it. Did you get your MIP's installed alright.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by Sniper4370

No not yet, I still need a lipo charger and a steering servo. Getting there though.

Waiting on parts sux!

Originally Posted by firekiddc02

I'm kinda liking the hardline body on it. Did you get your MIP's installed alright.

Yea I like the Hardline bodies alot, and they roll over better than any other body I have used. I think the carbon body will end up on my XR. I have another Hardline thats brand new unpainted that I got from John. I think I am going to do a simple paint job on that body for this rig. As for the MIP's I have assembled them and plan on putting them on the rig tonight. They are beefy as hell, should'nt have to ever worry about breaking those.

[ducatibrian]

They only problem you may have with the MIP's is under full compression the front drive shaft will bottom out before the shocks do. Although how often are both shocks fully compressed, probably almost never, but I thought I would mention it so you can check it. Very nice build though, I will be watching for more updates.

[firekiddc02]

Originally Posted by ducatibrian

They only problem you may have with the MIP's is under full compression the front drive shaft will bottom out before the shocks do. Although how often are both shocks fully compressed, probably almost never, but I thought I would mention it so you can check it. Very nice build though, I will be watching for more updates.

If you get the MIP's meant for dig and you use the shorter one up front
You won't have an issue. I tried it and works great.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by ducatibrian

They only problem you may have with the MIP's is under full compression the front drive shaft will bottom out before the shocks do. Although how often are both shocks fully compressed, probably almost never, but I thought I would mention it so you can check it. Very nice build though, I will be watching for more updates.

Originally Posted by firekiddc02

If you get the MIP's meant for dig and you use the shorter one up front
You won't have an issue. I tried it and works great.

Yea, I took firekidds advice and got the short dig shaft for the front, should'nt be an issue.

[CREEPERBOB]

Originally Posted by rowdy racing

i apologize you are correct sir. I could have swore i ordered zero ackerman knuckles but i looked back at the order and it says high steer knuckles. Once again i have fawked up, they seem to have alot less ackerman than the axial ones did so guess i will try them out for a while.
Once again sorry for doubting you.
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i had the same issue with ckrc knuckles, they recommended a product they said were zero ackerman and they were not either, i ended up sending them back, luckily creepers come with zero ackerman knucles stock. I just need to get an alloy set.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by CREEPERBOB

i had the same issue with ckrc knuckles, they recommended a product they said were zero ackerman and they were not either, i ended up sending them back, luckily creepers come with zero ackerman knucles stock. I just need to get an alloy set.

They did not recommend the wrong part to me, I fawked up and ordered the wrong part. Sorry about your misfortune.

[firekiddc02]

Did you get out and run it last weekend to try the new springs out.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by firekiddc02

Did you get out and run it last weekend to try the new springs out.

I wanted to but I could'nt get any one else to go. I did'nt feel like freezing to death without any one there to find my body.

[KBrog]

Might run this weekend if its not a washout.

[firekiddc02]

If all the snow melts you can kiss belle good bye.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by KBrog

Might run this weekend if its not a washout.

I hope it is nice this weekend. I really want to test this rig out. I will be changing a couple more things before the weekend. I will be replacing the Trx big bores with a set of Axial comp shocks I scored from Mike. I will still run the Axial black springs and 30wt oil.

Originally Posted by firekiddc02

If all the snow melts you can kiss belle good bye.

Dude Belle Isle will be underwater until June with all of the rain and snow we have had recently.

[ROWDY RACING]

Went out and did a little bit of testing today. I love the Axial black springs for sure. The sensorless outrunner has to go. The Revolver has plenty of ass but lacks the low speed control I need in a motor. I will be getting a Team Brood 35t handwound real soon.

[Sniper4370]

Good to hear the springs are working for ya. Sucks about the motor though, as I will be running one very similar Oh well, I'm just gonna be bashing anyway

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by Sniper4370

Good to hear the springs are working for ya. Sucks about the motor though, as I will be running one very similar Oh well, I'm just gonna be bashing anyway

It's not a bad motor, it's just not what I am looking for in this rig.

[firekiddc02]

Does it feel more planted since you chaned to the softer springs.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by firekiddc02

Does it feel more planted since you chaned to the softer springs.

It feels more planted and predictable.

[firekiddc02]

So I will have harder time beating you. I might have to switch springs after get more drive time under that truck.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by firekiddc02

So I will have harder time beating you. I might have to switch springs after get more drive time under that truck.

I would'nt say it's thats much different than with the losi golds, but in theory they should be if a softer suspension is what your after. Plus they are not gold!