NorZepol's UGC Fastback II Build

[NorZepol]

Originally Posted by team3six

Now that looks sweet. Im digging that for sure. Juan does a nice chassis!

Thanks man, coming from someone with a reputation like yours, positive comments are really appreciated.

[slowlearner]

Originally Posted by NorZepol

Thanks for all the suggestions. As far as the shocks up front, I did try to mount them on the included mount but in that position the steering link will contact the shocks. I may need to limit up and down travel in the rear shocks as it does not rest level and the rear lower link contacts the drive shaft at full compression on the driver side.
Thanks again.

I have the original FB, with no shock brace like the V2, so my shocks are outboard more than they would be with the V2.......no binding issues as I bent up my links to clear the shocks all the way thru their travel range....
I do believe GOATSNIPER has done the same....I know I got decent pics in my build thread, GoatSNIPER should have some too to show what can be done....

[NorZepol]

Thanks slowlearner. I did check out goatsniper's build along with your build and both are helpful. I will get some pics of my rear lower/drive shaft clearance and dig clearance issues when I get all my parts. Thanks again.

[NorZepol]

Well I got to do a little work during the Niner Victory
Got the BWD HD motor plate and motor guard installed.

Intalled the new dig servo.

Finally addressed the dig clearance issue. Fix was simple, thanks to a fellow member giving the idea to just flip the screw that was in the way of the servo arm.



Nest I moved the shocks inboard on the included mount. The plan was to get more steering.

This is a view from underneath the front axle showing how I moved the shocks and lower links around.

And the result, a lot more steering.

Now the upper links hit the shocks on full compression of the suspension, I think Ill need a spacer between the frame and upper link rod end, maybe not.

I was also able to stop the contact between the rear lower link and the driveshaft, just switched from high clearanc Crawler Innovations delrins to Medium clearance Crawler Innovations delrin lowers

I am now working on all the electronics and body panels. Just ran out of zip ties off to OSH. Ill update when finished

[xjcritter]

Man there not joking about the tightness with dig in this chassis. Thanks for the close up pics and nice job. Gotta get my links inside like that

[version_three]

Lookin good man, glad you got it all to fit. Honestly though, that horn is serious overkill for the dig servo. I've been running cheapo dynamite aluminum horns on my dig servos with no probs for over a year now (first was a spectrum s200 then a hitect mg225)

[NorZepol]

Originally Posted by version_three

Lookin good man, glad you got it all to fit. Honestly though, that horn is serious overkill for the dig servo. I've been running cheapo dynamite aluminum horns on my dig servos with no probs for over a year now (first was a spectrum s200 then a hitect mg225)

Yeah, I figured that, its just an extra I had. I used it on my steering servo but when I switched to the JonesN BTA I had clearance issues.

[lazychubs]

rig looks sweet but can i asked were you got the rear d link bracket from and also the dig servo bracket

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by lazychubs

rig looks sweet but can i asked were you got the rear d link bracket from and also the dig servo bracket

He got the D-mount from me, but I no longer sell them. The dig servo bracket comes with the Vanquish Dig unit.

[NorZepol]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

He got the D-mount from me, but I no longer sell them. The dig servo bracket comes with the Vanquish Dig unit.

Right on Juan but the servo bracket is an optional for a mini servo, unless they give both of them now.

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by NorZepol

Right on Juan but the servo bracket is an optional for a mini servo, unless they give both of them now.

My bad! Didn't notice that was a mini. As far as I know you just get the standard with the dig.

[NorZepol]

Well I got all the electronics in or "crammed"Body panels are now mounted but with extra holes in one side panel may have to make a new one (OCD). It turned out OK I guess. Love the chassis (thanks Juan). I just hope whats holding my ESC in place and a couple of zip ties do not let loose or my electronics are in a world of hurt (spur gear). may look into a vanquis spur cover (if it fits). Now for a test on my little side yard course.










So here is the final build list:

AXLES

FRONT:

Axial heavy duty R&P

MIP CVDs

HR heavy duty spool

RCP Chubs

Gunnar Beef Tubes

REAR:

VP lockouts

VP Razor Shock Mounts

Axial Straights

UGC D Mount

Axial heavy duty R&P

Gunnar Beef Tubes

STEERING

Hitec HS 7950TH

JonesN BTA SteeringLink

VP Zero Ackerman High Steer Knuckles

SUSPENSION

4 link front / 4 link rear

Axial Comp Shocks

Crawler Innovations (slight bend rear lowers)

Vanquish (titanium front lowers)

Traxxas Revo rod ends

DRIVETRAIN

VP transmission housing

HR aluminum gears, spur/mount

VP Hurtz Dig

Hitec HS5245 Mighty Mini dig servo

MIP cvd drive shafts

WHEELS & TIRES

Hot Bodies Rovers (white)

Crawler Innovations Double Deuce Foams

Mayhem Engineering Competition Double Phattys

ELECTRONICS

Holmes Hobbies BR-XL w/ 35T HH brushed motor, Spektrum DX3R w/ sr3100 receiver,

Holmes Hobbies 1300mah 11.1v 3s Lipo

Still to come: Upper links (Lunford 3/16")
Flip some of my tires (realized Rovers are directional! Any help?)
Maybe a Vanquish Spur Cover.
Rowdy Racing Servo Armor
DLux knuckle bushings (slop!)
Delrin spring cups (cant remember the maker, CI sells them)


Ill try to post some action pics later.

[opek]

Flipping the rovers is literally a 1 minute affair. Hit a line 5 or 10 times then swap the tires, go back, and hit it another 5 or 10 times.

I have noticed they make more forward traction in one direction and are a bit less likely to bounce off track in the other.

[lazychubs]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

He got the D-mount from me, but I no longer sell them. The dig servo bracket comes with the Vanquish Dig unit.

cool cheers for the reply fella

[papafogle]

I am getting a Fastback Monday. Where did you get the D link mount for it? I am new to this site. Could you please help out.

[NorZepol]

Originally Posted by papafogle

I am getting a Fastback Monday. Where did you get the D link mount for it? I am new to this site. Could you please help out.

I got it with the chassis from Juan ( UGC ). He no longer makes them though.

[eastside]

What material did you use to make the body panels?

[NorZepol]

Originally Posted by eastside

What material did you use to make the body panels?

Pretty sure it was .030 lexan sheet purchased at my LHS.

[2006Shelby]

Whats is the Front lower links eye to eye and rear lower links eye to eye ?

[xjcritter]

Originally Posted by 2006Shelby

Whats is the Front lower links eye to eye and rear lower links eye to eye ?

Theres plenty of threads stating lengths of your lowers. But for the hell oft 5 1/16th rears and 4 1/4in fronts should get you in a good ball park. Might need some minor adjusting to suit your style though