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TOMCAT18T · 01-05-2011, 12:08 AM

Oh hell yeah!!

Those skins are badass!!

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day215 · 01-05-2011, 07:20 AM

Does anyone have contact info for Michelle at Krawler konceptz? I have emailed her twice at the address listed on the Facebook page, I have yet to get a response back.

CreepyCrawl · 01-05-2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by day215

Does anyone have contact info for Michelle at Krawler konceptz? I have emailed her twice at the address listed on the Facebook page, I have yet to get a response back.

Just shoot her a PM

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/members/krawler-konceptz-34420.htm

dstrbd1 · 01-05-2011, 08:51 AM

She has been a little bit busy during the holiday break. Send her a PM. You won't be disappointed.

Krawler Konceptz · 01-05-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dstrbd1

She has been a little bit busy during the holiday break. Send her a PM. You won't be disappointed.

Little Busy is an understatement...No complaints from us though...

Never recieved the emails. PM

PipeDreams · 01-05-2011, 10:26 AM

Michelle you do bad ass work! I love my skins.. can't wait to get mine mounted. Nice skins man, I really dig them! I see you went with the new fb skin cut that her and I whipped up. She's great you think it up and she'll make it work. I mean anything. I didn't like the cut pattern she had so we made a new one lol.

Krawler Konceptz · 01-05-2011, 10:28 AM

Yes I showed him the 3 designs so far for the Fastback..he liked the ones we came up with...can't wait to see yours...Stop reading and get back to building

I have the other half of KK doing my building...resurecting my Scale Build Toybox!

dstrbd1 · 01-05-2011, 05:31 PM

I've been doing a ton of reading about BECs being wired directly to the steering servo or just straight to the reciever. Seems everybody has a different reason for doing it one way or another. Right now mine is ran through the reciever, but I was wanting to bump the voltage to 7.4 for my 7950 without frying my dig servo or receiver. I ordered the servo "Y" harness but am not sure I am going to install it yet. Any thoughts?

PipeDreams · 01-05-2011, 10:25 PM

I just finished wiring my servo straight to the bec. Yes it's a little more permanent but it flows the most current with the least amount of voltage drop. No connectors eating up power. Plus it keeps the wires all nice and clean!

dstrbd1 · 01-05-2011, 10:44 PM

Yeah I think I am going to keep the connector just so I will still be able to program or remove if I decide to. I'm not a big fan of all the wires either though. After I am confident everything is placed where I like it I plan to start trimming the wires up.

PipeDreams · 01-05-2011, 11:23 PM

Ya that's always a good idea too!

Aggie01 · 01-05-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dstrbd1

Trust me I understand, that's why I originally put them front and rear. I had a hard time talking myself into removing the rear ones. Just like I know the DH wheels are heavy but I still had to have matching wheels in the back.

If you want matching wheels you can always get SLW V4's with DH rings. Oh and those skins are SICK! I thought your paint job was cool till I saw the skins.

dstrbd1 · 01-06-2011, 08:46 AM

I had intentions of ordering the SLW V4's but at the time the only thing in stock and black were the DH's and I'm pretty impatient. I got a few things to get for my 1:1 crawler but have intentions of getting the SLW V4's down the road.

EDIT:
Black SLW V4's in stock. Now on order.

dstrbd1 · 01-08-2011, 10:15 PM

Today Tom and I picked up a servo Y harness to install my BEC straight to the servo. I got to hand it to Tom. I was just going to install the Y, but he was able to simplify the whole process and make a very simple and clean harness that works great and takes up very little space. Also makes it easy for me to reprogram the BEC if need be without repinning wires. We just used the 2 female connectors without the signal wire to connect the servo and BEC. Then just unpinned the servo signal wire, pinned it into the spare male end off the harness and plugged it into the reciever. Thanks again Tom.

Sorry for the blurry pic but I'm sure you get the idea

dstrbd1 · 01-08-2011, 10:19 PM

Also picked up some 3mm thrust washers similar to Billj's build to free up the steering a bit. Figured I would share an alternate part number. They seem pretty well made. We will see if they hold up as well.

There are 2 of them, but I had all ready opened the packaging before the pic.

dstrbd1 · 01-19-2011, 10:50 AM

Been a little busy lately for any updates.

I recently swapped the rear wheels for the VP SLW V4's that match the DH's

Last night I swapped out the Hitec 645 servo for the mini 225. What a difference in space.

I also installed the Crazy Origin shock caps. I really like how they free up the shock movement. I had to spend a little bit of time changing rod end lengths and messing with internal limiting to keep the CG where I wanted it and still allow enough overall articulation.

Flyin Hawaiian · 01-19-2011, 11:14 AM

Looking good trent its come a long way since you first showed up with it.

DickyT · 01-19-2011, 11:22 AM

Nice work, it indeed has come a long way

dstrbd1 · 01-19-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyin Hawaiian

Looking good trent its come along way since you first showed up with it.

Yeah it sure has. Ever since the first Comp at Miller canyon as a slightly modified RTC to what it is now. Sure gonna miss comping with you guys. SARCCA is definitly a great group. I'm finally heading home Saturday back to California.

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Originally Posted by DickyT

Nice work, it indeed has come a long way

Thanks. I am extremely happy with it now. I can't wait to start a Viper!!!
Til then I plan to keep my Fastback as it is and maybe learn to drive.

TOMCAT18T · 01-19-2011, 06:36 PM

Ahhh...the good ol' days....

when was that....like 2 months ago

This rig has turned out very sweet I must admit, although I am a bit partial.

It has been a real pleasure to get to know you and hang out/crawl with you...you will be missed out here in AZ.
I just hope that you can find a group to crawl with that is at least half as cool as we are...but miracles are few and far between these days so I"m not holding my breath.

Good luck to you and I wish you the best.
Keep us updated...

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01-05-2011, 10:28 AM	#47
Krawler Konceptz I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Eastcoast CANADA Posts: 4,395	Yes I showed him the 3 designs so far for the Fastback..he liked the ones we came up with...can't wait to see yours...Stop reading and get back to building I have the other half of KK doing my building...resurecting my Scale Build Toybox! Last edited by Krawler Konceptz; 01-05-2011 at 10:31 AM.

01-06-2011, 08:46 AM	#53
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	I had intentions of ordering the SLW V4's but at the time the only thing in stock and black were the DH's and I'm pretty impatient. I got a few things to get for my 1:1 crawler but have intentions of getting the SLW V4's down the road. EDIT: Black SLW V4's in stock. Now on order. Last edited by dstrbd1; 01-06-2011 at 11:07 AM.

01-08-2011, 10:19 PM	#55
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	Also picked up some 3mm thrust washers similar to Billj's build to free up the steering a bit. Figured I would share an alternate part number. They seem pretty well made. We will see if they hold up as well. There are 2 of them, but I had all ready opened the packaging before the pic. Last edited by dstrbd1; 01-09-2011 at 03:38 AM.

01-19-2011, 10:50 AM	#56
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	Update: Been a little busy lately for any updates. I recently swapped the rear wheels for the VP SLW V4's that match the DH's Last night I swapped out the Hitec 645 servo for the mini 225. What a difference in space. I also installed the Crazy Origin shock caps. I really like how they free up the shock movement. I had to spend a little bit of time changing rod end lengths and messing with internal limiting to keep the CG where I wanted it and still allow enough overall articulation.

01-19-2011, 11:14 AM	#57
Flyin Hawaiian RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,190	Looking good trent its come a long way since you first showed up with it. Last edited by Flyin Hawaiian; 02-06-2011 at 07:55 AM.

01-05-2011, 12:08 AM	#41
TOMCAT18T Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ...in your meter box... Posts: 616	Oh hell yeah!! Those skins are badass!! -

01-05-2011, 07:20 AM	#42
day215 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 225	Does anyone have contact info for Michelle at Krawler konceptz? I have emailed her twice at the address listed on the Facebook page, I have yet to get a response back.

01-05-2011, 08:51 AM	#44
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	She has been a little bit busy during the holiday break. Send her a PM. You won't be disappointed.

01-05-2011, 10:26 AM	#46
PipeDreams RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,296	Michelle you do bad ass work! I love my skins.. can't wait to get mine mounted. Nice skins man, I really dig them! I see you went with the new fb skin cut that her and I whipped up. She's great you think it up and she'll make it work. I mean anything. I didn't like the cut pattern she had so we made a new one lol.

01-05-2011, 05:31 PM	#48
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	I've been doing a ton of reading about BECs being wired directly to the steering servo or just straight to the reciever. Seems everybody has a different reason for doing it one way or another. Right now mine is ran through the reciever, but I was wanting to bump the voltage to 7.4 for my 7950 without frying my dig servo or receiver. I ordered the servo "Y" harness but am not sure I am going to install it yet. Any thoughts?

01-05-2011, 10:25 PM	#49
PipeDreams RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,296	I just finished wiring my servo straight to the bec. Yes it's a little more permanent but it flows the most current with the least amount of voltage drop. No connectors eating up power. Plus it keeps the wires all nice and clean!

01-05-2011, 10:44 PM	#50
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	Yeah I think I am going to keep the connector just so I will still be able to program or remove if I decide to. I'm not a big fan of all the wires either though. After I am confident everything is placed where I like it I plan to start trimming the wires up.

01-05-2011, 11:23 PM	#51
PipeDreams RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,296	Ya that's always a good idea too!

01-08-2011, 10:15 PM	#54
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	Today Tom and I picked up a servo Y harness to install my BEC straight to the servo. I got to hand it to Tom. I was just going to install the Y, but he was able to simplify the whole process and make a very simple and clean harness that works great and takes up very little space. Also makes it easy for me to reprogram the BEC if need be without repinning wires. We just used the 2 female connectors without the signal wire to connect the servo and BEC. Then just unpinned the servo signal wire, pinned it into the spare male end off the harness and plugged it into the reciever. Thanks again Tom. Sorry for the blurry pic but I'm sure you get the idea

01-19-2011, 11:22 AM	#58
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	Nice work, it indeed has come a long way

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01-19-2011, 06:36 PM	#60
TOMCAT18T Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ...in your meter box... Posts: 616	Ahhh...the good ol' days.... when was that....like 2 months ago This rig has turned out very sweet I must admit, although I am a bit partial. It has been a real pleasure to get to know you and hang out/crawl with you...you will be missed out here in AZ. I just hope that you can find a group to crawl with that is at least half as cool as we are...but miracles are few and far between these days so I"m not holding my breath. Good luck to you and I wish you the best. Keep us updated... -

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