Dlux Sportsman build

[TSK]

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

I'm not the sharpest crayon in the box but isn't there supposed to be a skid instead of cross braces?

See... This is where you and Erik differ.

You are a dull crayon IN the box.

Whereas Erik is a dull crayon OUTISDE OF THE BOX.

PS. Erik, you will want to shave down those upswept nipples on the end of the shock arms.

[boosted4lyf]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

See... This is where you and Erik differ.

You are a dull crayon IN the box.

Whereas Erik is a dull crayon OUTISDE OF THE BOX.

PS. Erik, you will want to shave down those upswept nipples on the end of the shock arms.

I prefer to be in "the box". You're a newlywed why the hell aren't you in the box

Updates?

[TSK]

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

I prefer to be in "the box". You're a newlywed why the hell aren't you in the box

Updates?

Lol. I should have never out a ring on it

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by winnerone23

Way above and beyond Erik! That chassis is dead sexy and goes along with the rest of ur innovative works of art!!!

Hit me up when ur ready to ad some CF to this rig...

Thanks man and will do!

Originally Posted by MRCrackhead

I'll be the sucker here.

You're telling us you can't reveal the big secret just yet....

Axles
Trans
Chassis

Not much left to be top secret....

Links, wheels, driveshafts, shocks, electronics, and a body are all that's left I'm my very simple mind....

This sucker is definately suckered...

Its not a HUGE secret, just some parts that turned out super cool and I want to sell them. These days, I need to be able to test a part and be able to sell it the instant I put it on the net. If not, it puts me in a worse position when others use the design for their use. Its really, really hard to do a build thread this way and it sucks. I wish I could just throw the pictures up but I am not willing to do that at this time.

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

I'm not the sharpest crayon in the box but isn't there supposed to be a skid instead of cross braces?

Not in this build sucka!

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

PS. Erik, you will want to shave down those upswept nipples on the end of the shock arms.

Why, for the body?

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

I prefer to be in "the box". You're a newlywed why the hell aren't you in the box

Updates?

He put a ring on it to get in the box but the irony is that he will be outside the box much more often. Travis will need to get used to a life outside the box from now on. Now if he were to go to prison, I bet he would spend most of his time in the "hole".

[Chaotic Crawlers]

I believe he already has plans for the shock arms.

Plus your one of the only ones to ever have a problem with them to my knowledge.

[Erik D_lux]

One could say "my tranny is hung".

I was going to hang it way differently but the holes in the Chaotic chassis just happened to be where I wanted them so, it was just too convenient not to use.

It worked out a lot narrower than I anticipated. At the skid I am 1.7" wide, thats narrower than my Berg I am not sure how much I like that yet.








If any of you out there are religious, please pray for my driveshaft angles

[Erik D_lux]

Oh, and before I go any further. I am not the only dull crayon outside the box. There have been other dull crayons giving me ideas that all contribute to this build thread and a lot of things I do so, much thanks to all of you!

[donzx12]

Is the trans ratio still the same. Can i order my new trasmission now.

[Erik D_lux]

Trans ratio is a different animal but similar. I wanted it just a touch deeper for personal reasons.

Final ratio including pinion should come out between 13:1-21:1 depending on pinion size used. I am not 100% sure what the smallest or largest pinion will be as it looks like I will have to re make that motor plate to adjust the motor slightly different than originally planned.

[chevotafun]

Wow that awesome Erik
Can't wait to see the final version

[TSK]

Originally Posted by Chaotic Crawlers

I believe he already has plans for the shock arms.

Plus your one of the only ones to ever have a problem with them to my knowledge.

Yeah. I spend time on the roof. I'm not a pro like you guys

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Oh, and before I go any further. I am not the only dull crayon outside the box. There have been other dull crayons giving me ideas that all contribute to this build thread and a lot of things I do so, much thanks to all of you!

Go Team Dull Crayon!

It's turning out awesome Erik. How big a diameter are those outputs?

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

Yeah. I spend time on the roof. I'm not a pro like you guys



Go Team Dull Crayon!

It's turning out awesome Erik. How big a diameter are those outputs?

I dont understand how those could be a problem while on the roof? To me, it seems like I would want them just to make sure the body is standing off the shocks a bit. If there is one thing that bothers me about a body, its the idea of the body touching the shocks, even a little bit. Let me know if I am missing something.

Outputs are 10mm.

[TSK]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

I dont understand how those could be a problem while on the roof? To me, it seems like I would want them just to make sure the body is standing off the shocks a bit. If there is one thing that bothers me about a body, its the idea of the body touching the shocks, even a little bit. Let me know if I am missing something.

Outputs are 10mm.

Well, first those nipples nippled the body. Then one broke off and I fractured another. So I just sanded the rest off round after the first hole.

10mm is massive!

[MRCrackhead]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Its not a HUGE secret, just some parts that turned out super cool and I want to sell them. These days, I need to be able to test a part and be able to sell it the instant I put it on the net. If not, it puts me in a worse position when others use the design for their use. Its really, really hard to do a build thread this way and it sucks. I wish I could just throw the pictures up but I am not willing to do that at this time.

I gotcha.

Doesn't matter anyway. I'm subscribed....

Each update is an idea you won't see on any other build.

What a breath of fresh air.

Great job.

[Chaotic Crawlers]

Well, first those nipples nippled the body. Then one broke off and I fractured another. So I just sanded the rest off round after the first hole.

I'm Not sure how you Hawaiians drive, but here on the big island we drive with our tires on the ground.

[TSK]

Originally Posted by Chaotic Crawlers

I'm Not sure how you Hawaiians drive, but here on the big island we drive with our tires on the ground.

I thought the current comp crawler trend was to be able to drive while upside down?

[Harvo]

I don't look in this section often, but great build Erik ! You put all those figments of your imagination together and make some really nifty stuff

[stubs179]

Man, it is so cool to see that tranny together! Looks awesome Erik.

And congrats on the other news, bud!

[RickM]

Impressive.

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

10mm is massive!

I was somewhat concerned about the strength of the outputs until I realized they are the same approx size as the aluminum tubes I used to make for the front Berg axle tubes

Originally Posted by Harvo

I don't look in this section often, but great build Erik ! You put all those figments of your imagination together and make some really nifty stuff

Thanks Harvo!

I never spent much time in this section either until lately. I think I am liking it. I have realized that a huge (or most) of this hobby to me is the builds and custom parts that people make. This is why I enjoy the Berg and super class. This section seems to have a lot of custom and not just a bunch of people buying parts and bolting them on.

Originally Posted by RickM

Impressive.

Thanks Rick!

Originally Posted by stubs179

Man, it is so cool to see that tranny together! Looks awesome Erik.

And congrats on the other news, bud!

Thanks Stubs and thanks for getting the gears moving for this trans idea (pun intended).

For all the rest that dont know, I ended up with a 8.5lb baby boy last night