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92PathSE · 01-04-2011, 05:34 PM

Figured I'd make a thread as well...

I wanted to build a comp rig on a budget, so with the help of a few members here I was able to come up with something that should work.

- GC-3A (new)
- Novak Goat 2S (had it)
- Novak 18.5T (had it)
- Hobbico CS170 steering servo (had it)
- Spektrum Z270 dig servo (had it)
- Spektrum RX (had it)
- AX-10 tranny w/ upgraded gears (had it)
- used DNA/VF dig (cheap!)
- SCX-10 front axle from the 4Runner(swapped with other one I had)
- new rear axle housing w/ old gears (cheap)
- Evader ST 4" aluminum shocks w/ cap mod, yellow springs (~$40)
- Losi gold springs ($10)
- unknown 2.2 Vanquish wheels, full set of weights (cheap!)
- white Rovers ($12/pair)
- Axial XC-1 body (cheap)

I think that's about it. I came out pretty good on this one.

Only pic I have, for now...

(had rock claws at the time)

LIKES2CRAWL · 01-05-2011, 12:46 AM

Looks good, sounds like you got some good parts on the cheap. Should get ya started anyways.

92PathSE · 01-05-2011, 11:54 AM

Started? As soon as I get the gold springs in, I'm done buying parts. lol
Although I'd really like to have a greater steering angle...
And the drivetrain is really sloppy...
And these wheels are a little too wide...

edit: nevermind about the flat spots...got that sorted

TrailDawg362 · 01-05-2011, 12:02 PM

Awesome chassis, just got mine and I love it! Try the overdrive front/underdrive rear gear combo, it'll make a big difference in turning radius.

snipe1 · 01-05-2011, 05:39 PM

That thing looks great 92PathSE. Nice job!

thkov · 01-05-2011, 06:00 PM

Great build on the cheap.. looking to do the same thing myself, thanks for the ideas and congrats...

Gatekeeper · 01-05-2011, 06:33 PM

looks good , I agree on the under and overdrives that would be my next purchase ,you will see a huge improvement

GRIMGREG · 01-05-2011, 08:39 PM

Nice man.

92PathSE · 01-06-2011, 07:23 AM

Over/under does sound like a good idea.

Anybody know off the top of their head if the AX-10 and SCX-10 come with the same ratio R&Ps? I didn't think to check.

Cave Dave · 01-06-2011, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92PathSE

Over/under does sound like a good idea.

Anybody know off the top of their head if the AX-10 and SCX-10 come with the same ratio R&Ps? I didn't think to check.

Yes they do. Enjoy the rig,The Gatekeeper designs chassis are the only way to roll.

92PathSE · 01-06-2011, 06:38 PM

Golds in, Rovers on

Those springs made a huge difference. I set them to about 2.25" under the skid. Tomorrow will be the real test.

Thanks for the compliments.

Speedracer19 · 01-06-2011, 06:57 PM

Did you have the chance to move the links on the chassis?

92PathSE · 01-07-2011, 07:32 AM

Yeah, but I couldn't tell a difference on the stuff at home. I'm going to try it out at Flat Rock this afternoon.

CairoCrawler · 01-07-2011, 09:02 AM

Was wondering if you have a part number for the losi gold springs...Are they for 4" shocks or 3.5" . Any help would be appreciated

92PathSE · 01-07-2011, 05:54 PM

I do.

LOSA5144 - 2.75", 1.4 Rate (in/lbs?)

I've got 4" shocks. The spring falls out of the cup when the adjuster is at the lowest point. So far I haven't lost a cup. They'll work on 3.5s too, and I assume they will always make contact with the cups so they won't fall off.

92PathSE · 01-07-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedracer19

Did you have the chance to move the links on the chassis?

It's a lot better. Moving those links, tires, springs...major improvement.

Photos in a few...

92PathSE · 01-07-2011, 07:14 PM

This is in the horseshoe on the far right. It ran right up the spot where I was having trouble last week. It still tries to roll, but it's far better.

Another gate from last week. Walks this now.

Close to the same spot. I think Kinson made it up this somehow. I burned nearly an entire pack trying to figure it out. Didn't happen.

Just a photo...

I'm going to make or buy some new foams soon. The stock foams are too small/stiff. Lots of wheel hop becuse of the flat spots.

Wicked Klown · 01-07-2011, 07:50 PM

Take a look at some Nova Double Deuce foams.

92PathSE · 01-15-2011, 07:48 PM

I came up with some foams. I only had enough to get the rear tires set up, but it was a big improvment.

But then...Kablammo!

Goat blew up and took my only battery with it. Doh!

cwettstain · 01-16-2011, 03:09 PM

Sucks. Now what?

01-04-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	GC-3A Budget Build Figured I'd make a thread as well... I wanted to build a comp rig on a budget, so with the help of a few members here I was able to come up with something that should work. - GC-3A (new) - Novak Goat 2S (had it) - Novak 18.5T (had it) - Hobbico CS170 steering servo (had it) - Spektrum Z270 dig servo (had it) - Spektrum RX (had it) - AX-10 tranny w/ upgraded gears (had it) - used DNA/VF dig (cheap!) - SCX-10 front axle from the 4Runner(swapped with other one I had) - new rear axle housing w/ old gears (cheap) - Evader ST 4" aluminum shocks w/ cap mod, yellow springs (~$40) - Losi gold springs ($10) - unknown 2.2 Vanquish wheels, full set of weights (cheap!) - white Rovers ($12/pair) - Axial XC-1 body (cheap) I think that's about it. I came out pretty good on this one. Only pic I have, for now... (had rock claws at the time)

01-05-2011, 11:54 AM	#3
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	Started? As soon as I get the gold springs in, I'm done buying parts. lol Although I'd really like to have a greater steering angle... And the drivetrain is really sloppy... And these wheels are a little too wide... edit: nevermind about the flat spots...got that sorted Last edited by 92PathSE; 01-05-2011 at 12:09 PM.

01-05-2011, 06:00 PM	#6
thkov Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On the edge of sanity... Posts: 60	Nice build! Great build on the cheap.. looking to do the same thing myself, thanks for the ideas and congrats...

01-06-2011, 06:38 PM	#11
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	Golds in, Rovers on Those springs made a huge difference. I set them to about 2.25" under the skid. Tomorrow will be the real test. Thanks for the compliments. Last edited by 92PathSE; 01-06-2011 at 06:40 PM.

01-07-2011, 07:50 PM	#18
Wicked Klown Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheboygan Posts: 278	Take a look at some Nova Double Deuce foams. Last edited by Wicked Klown; 01-07-2011 at 07:52 PM.

01-05-2011, 12:46 AM	#2
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	Looks good, sounds like you got some good parts on the cheap. Should get ya started anyways.

01-05-2011, 12:02 PM	#4
TrailDawg362 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fox Valley WI Posts: 1,691	Awesome chassis, just got mine and I love it! Try the overdrive front/underdrive rear gear combo, it'll make a big difference in turning radius.

01-05-2011, 05:39 PM	#5
snipe1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 9	That thing looks great 92PathSE. Nice job!

01-05-2011, 06:33 PM	#7
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	looks good , I agree on the under and overdrives that would be my next purchase ,you will see a huge improvement

01-05-2011, 08:39 PM	#8
GRIMGREG Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 496	Nice man.

01-06-2011, 07:23 AM	#9
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	Over/under does sound like a good idea. Anybody know off the top of their head if the AX-10 and SCX-10 come with the same ratio R&Ps? I didn't think to check.

01-06-2011, 06:57 PM	#12
Speedracer19 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Highlands Ranch, Co. Posts: 852	Did you have the chance to move the links on the chassis?

01-07-2011, 07:32 AM	#13
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	Yeah, but I couldn't tell a difference on the stuff at home. I'm going to try it out at Flat Rock this afternoon.

01-07-2011, 09:02 AM	#14
CairoCrawler Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cairo Posts: 4	Was wondering if you have a part number for the losi gold springs...Are they for 4" shocks or 3.5" . Any help would be appreciated

01-07-2011, 05:54 PM	#15
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	I do. LOSA5144 - 2.75", 1.4 Rate (in/lbs?) I've got 4" shocks. The spring falls out of the cup when the adjuster is at the lowest point. So far I haven't lost a cup. They'll work on 3.5s too, and I assume they will always make contact with the cups so they won't fall off.

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01-16-2011, 03:09 PM	#20
cwettstain Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 108	Sucks. Now what?

01-07-2011, 07:14 PM	#17
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	This is in the horseshoe on the far right. It ran right up the spot where I was having trouble last week. It still tries to roll, but it's far better. Another gate from last week. Walks this now. Close to the same spot. I think Kinson made it up this somehow. I burned nearly an entire pack trying to figure it out. Didn't happen. Just a photo... I'm going to make or buy some new foams soon. The stock foams are too small/stiff. Lots of wheel hop becuse of the flat spots.

01-15-2011, 07:48 PM	#19
92PathSE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West GA, USA Posts: 280	I came up with some foams. I only had enough to get the rear tires set up, but it was a big improvment. But then...Kablammo! Goat blew up and took my only battery with it. Doh!

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