Fastback II - Back in Black

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by PipeDreams

My only request is machine thread cross bars not course.... Or just drill the hole and I'll tap it lol. I can't stand course thread stuff lol

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I was thinking the same thing. Tapped for 3mm with buttonheads and washers.

Originally Posted by kmnss

Yes, machine thread, 3mm crossbars. I always wondered why they were phillips head screws.

I'm with PipeDreams, drill them with a 39 or 40 and I'll tap em' out.

I can drill them for M3 if you like. The reason I chose these screws is for strength. These screws are specifically made for use in plastic. A tapped M3 hole is not nearly as strong as these (that's why you don't see tapped M3 plastic holes coming from Axial), but I can give you the rods drilled for m3 if you like.

These screws are much smaller than the first Fastback...they are the same as the screws used on the Viper.

[dstrbd1]

The mans got a point. I like the tiny course thread screws myself. I wished my Fastback would of had the smaller screws like my Viper does.

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by dstrbd1

I wished my Fastback would of had the smaller screws like my Viper does.

Now it does

[Jeepkid]

I say make it the way you know best. Sexy looking and strong

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

These screws are much smaller than the first Fastback...they are the same as the screws used on the Viper.

I didn't realize the Viper had them until I looked closer...they are smaller. Thats cool with me.

[Haastnooit]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I can drill them for M3 if you like. The reason I chose these screws is for strength. These screws are specifically made for use in plastic. A tapped M3 hole is not nearly as strong as these (that's why you don't see tapped M3 plastic holes coming from Axial), but I can give you the rods drilled for m3 if you like.

These screws are much smaller than the first Fastback...they are the same as the screws used on the Viper.

Uuuh Didn't realize that, I will take the "standard" smaller course thread screws then. Good to know Juan thinks about everythang

[irok22s]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I can drill them for M3 if you like. The reason I chose these screws is for strength. These screws are specifically made for use in plastic. A tapped M3 hole is not nearly as strong as these (that's why you don't see tapped M3 plastic holes coming from Axial), but I can give you the rods drilled for m3 if you like.

These screws are much smaller than the first Fastback...they are the same as the screws used on the Viper.

I say use the screws that you feel are stronger. Oh and the new top looks great. Glad I made the list. Now the decision is to keep the OG "team edition" chassis I have now or to sell it........... Ya your right keep it.

[Aggie01]

When did this turn into a thread about screws?

Great to see the Fastback Back!

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by Aggie01

When did this turn into a thread about screws?

Great to see the Fastback Back!

Phffft...don't you know who I am?

[PipeDreams]

Ya I knew they are stonger and smaller would be better but IDK what the viper ones look like.... I don't have mine yet... I think it's lost in the mail :(

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by Aggie01

When did this turn into a thread about screws? !

It's part of what makes it a II

Originally Posted by PipeDreams

.... I don't have mine yet... I think it's lost in the mail :(

PM me your info....you should have had yours a long time ago.

I finally got this mounted onto my dead Fastback...A broken transmission is holding me up

I really like the way this mounts now....the shocks sit at a much more natural position.





It must have been pretty tight before, because I didn't have this much flex before. Almost more than I like, but at least now I can control the travel more precisely.





No contact between the shocks and chassis. I really want to get the same Traxxas/Crazy Origin setup I have on my Viper



Since I will be gone until next Sunday, I've asked Team Driver Flapjack if he would mount this top onto his Fastback, and run it around for awhile. He should be able to give you a better heads up towards the end of the week.

[401jeeper]

C*H*U*D , I assume from the pictures that the front shock crossbar does not fit the Fastback I, is this right.

[Robotboy]

Looks fanastic Juan!!! Can't wait

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by 401jeeper

C*H*U*D , I assume from the pictures that the front shock crossbar does not fit the Fastback I, is this right.

Correct. This version has a different mounting system.

[C*H*U*D]

Flapjack has agreed to mount this top onto his and run it for the week...Thanks Van

And my tired, broken Fastback gets a weeks rest...When I get back, it will be a Fastback II ! I need to think of a new paint job.

[hellbounder]

awesome ! cant wait to replace my blackwidow, with the fast back.already own the d-link. i cant wait .

what length lower's are you running ?

[YJJPWrangler]

BORAT: Very Nice! /BORAT

So glad I got in on this...can't wait to get it. Looks awesome Juan

Zack

[Duuuuuuuude]

Did I steal that design from you, or did you steal it from me?

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I need to think of a new paint job.

[PipeDreams]

Thanks for the PM in addressing my Viper! Now that's customer service!!!!

Can you snap a pic of the shocks near the links? Curious if the shocks hit the links when it's flexing... My FB1 does but just starts to at full flex. Also where are your shocks located on the diff?

[thkov]

Everything is looking very nice Juan... can't wait to get this rig, built it right, and running smooth... the new shock mount looks very structurally sound and as your flex shot proves, not binding at all... FASTBACK II.... are those paint jobs on yours and Duuuuuude's trademarked/patented/copyrighted?