Dlux Sportsman build

[TSK]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Some naked shots....

And I thought I had a chassis dragger

Originally Posted by Calderwood

I have seen you mention a "pro" skid on sporty builds a few times. What are you referring to?

talking about a MOA style skid

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

talking about a MOA style skid

Yeah I get that pro=moa. I'm just not clear on what makes it a pro/moa style skid when its on a sporty.

[TSK]

Originally Posted by Calderwood

Yeah I get that pro=moa. I'm just not clear on what makes it a pro/moa style skid when its on a sporty.

Sporty skid = sculpted chunk of delrin with holes to mount a transmission

MOA style skid = 2 hex standoffs and a thin skid plate, no holes for mounting a transmission. However in this particular case, Erik is using his 7075 1 piece skid

[Erik D_lux]

Yeah, we are just talking about a skid that has the trans mounted to it vs one that does not.

[TheAxialNut]

Nice work on this E.

Makes me want to start 2.2s again.

[cboggs]

Great job transferring over to the new chassis, looks awesome.

[Erik D_lux]

I could tell that I didnt like this car being lightly loaded on the knuckle weight. I had to get more on but I didnt want as much as my 2.2 so I made a "budget" version.




6 .8oz total with this new setup including the now half cut brass knuckle. I have been driving it for a bit and I am loving it. If it had clod stall and dig, it would climb as good as my Berg, for sure. I also did 1.6oz of rear weight, way down low but I dont have pics right now, sorry.

[Erik D_lux]

Probably the best shot I have for now. I will get more with the rear weights soon.

[ax10tn]

i like the CF slugs holders ..

[Erik D_lux]

Thanks man!

They seem to be perfect for a car that does not want to be super heavy or spend as much money as the brass is.

[Erik D_lux]

Time for a bit of updating on this thing.

Ever since I went to the Loaded dice weight setup I had to make some compromises to make everything work. First was a wider wheel to fit the weights inside. I actually like the wider wheel but the problem came when the tire would now rub the steering links. I was already running a NON zero ackerman and in order to fit the wider wheel/tire, I had to bring the steering arm holes in even further which made me realize that I like a true zero ackerman or really close to it. With the steering arms I had to make for this, it really hurt my steering and turning radius so, I put some hub spacers on, put the original arms back on, and now I am too wide and also dont have the ackerman I am looking for.

So, I want to make some changes to get back to zero ackerman (or close to it) and I also want to be a bit narrower. I am shooting for 10.5" with Rovers. This front axle should turn out pretty cool and I am expecting it to be an even bigger deal in many other ways....

Big progress today.

[TSK]

Thank goodness you have the right guy for the job working on it or it'll never work

[doublej]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

This front axle should turn out pretty cool and I am expecting it to be an even bigger deal in many other ways....

And a photo of a rig with NO front axle....

Rude Sir - Rude....

[TSK]

Been over two months. What's the hold up ❓‼️

[winnerone23]

Customer's, and being the Fastest dam shipper Evahh!!!

[Jfannin]

such a nice build. looks great and congratz

i just bought my first crawler and its a ax10 scorpion and i plan on converting it to a sportsman. any first timer advice other the get out the bank card

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

Been over two months. What's the hold up ❓‼️

Another company

Axle has been 90% done for a long time. Just waiting on more parts that have been on serious back order. Its cool though, been working on other cool things that should be out soon (Sorry, MOA only).

Originally Posted by Jfannin

any first timer advice other the get out the bank card

My advice would be to drive it and focus on durability rather than performance at first. In the beginning, you will be holding the car back and once your skill improve, then focus on performance as the car will most likely be holding you back. Above all, make sure you keep it fun, whatever that includes.

[TSK]

Originally Posted by winnerone23

Customer's, and being the Fastest dam shipper Evahh!!!

I guess Erik hasn't told you I call him the James Brown of RCC. The hardest working man in RC.

[Erik D_lux]

Well... it’s been a long time coming. These axles have actually been done a really long time but I was waiting for parts to become available so I could make its big brother version. Check this thread for the big brother version:

EighteenZero8 replacement axles

[Erik D_lux]

First, I took the VP Currie center section and wanted to make some small changes. First the Currie center is a decent amount bigger than stock so I wanted to shave all I could off the bottom for better clearance.

Stock 2.128"



Shaved 1.978".



Total of .150" off the bottom is pretty good! In fact, better than a stock AR60 housing!





Next was the pinion bearing. Stock is 11mm, I went to 13mm. This is a must IMO to upgrade this for long bearing life and also so your gears will last.