Papa's BWD Nightmare S

[papabash]

Originally Posted by BigSid00

What is the big deal to be so light.

Light weight gives the rig several advantages: less strain on the drivetrain, more wheel speed with the same amount of power, more agility on the rocks, the ability to "float" over holes, less breakage on tumbles (it happens), and maybe the most important of all is to be able to put the weight where you want it, which is down low.

You would think more weight low would make a rig more capable

To a point, yes. The transmission/motor mount are higher than you want the weight to be.

[papabash]

Originally Posted by Nburns11

It's a beautiful plate ain't it papa :-)

Yep, it sure is.

[BigSid00]

I may try it, I've always had heavy rigs.

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[papabash]

Originally Posted by BigSid00

I may try it, I've always had heavy rigs.

I've been at this since heavy rigs were the rage and it took me a long time to make the switch. I was used to a heavy rig and light rigs just didn't "feel" right to me. I have to say, though, after building this rig and making an effort to make it lightweight I am now a believer. It really didn't take long to see what I'd been missing. I could've shaved a little bit more weight off here and there, but compared to what I used to run, it's a featherweight.

[Mudman]

Looking like that rig is going to shed some good weight!

[papabash]

Mounted up and ready to go into rig:

[Nburns11]

I have to get a new spur so I can do the slipper eliminator z did you shorten your top shaft so it don't run the the G10 brace ?


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[papabash]

Originally Posted by Nburns11

I have to get a new spur so I can do the slipper eliminator z did you shorten your top shaft so it don't run the the G10 brace ?

I use the LockedUpRC slipper eliminator. The top shaft comes shortened.

[Nburns11]

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[Mudman]

Me likey that blue

[BigSid00]

where can i find xr10 rear shafts

[papabash]

Originally Posted by BigSid00

where can i find xr10 rear shafts

Good question, I just checked around real quick and came up empty. I'd give CREEPERBOB a shout, he makes Titanium shafts and has a very good reputation.

[Nburns11]

Originally Posted by papabash

Good question, I just checked around real quick and came up empty. I'd give CREEPERBOB a shout, he makes Titanium shafts and has a very good reputation.

I searched for 2 days with a part number and couldn't find any


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[snapon boy]

I was told that wheelie king shafts would work but I never figured out which one. Most of the links people posted were dead ends. Maybe you can find it,if so please post a part number.

[BigSid00]

Wheels king quit making them

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[winnerone23]

Originally Posted by BigSid00

where can i find xr10 rear shafts

Originally Posted by papabash

Good question, I just checked around real quick and came up empty. I'd give CREEPERBOB a shout, he makes Titanium shafts and has a very good reputation.

Love Bob's shafts!

But for a good place to put info...

VP Currie axle shafts, XR width, would be a make-shift way to go.
I believe they need cut down and tang'd..
Options are good tho..

[BigSid00]

Which mini t springs do you use, front or rear

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[papabash]

Originally Posted by BigSid00

Which mini t springs do you use, front or rear

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Both. I use front Mini T springs on the front and rear Mini T springs on the rear. Page 6, post #120 explains. This combination has worked well enough I have not had a reason to change.

[Nburns11]

Originally Posted by papabash

Both. I use front Mini T springs on the front and rear Mini T springs on the rear. Page 6, post #120 explains. This combination has worked well enough I have not had a reason to change.

Well I need to reverse my springs then


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[BigSid00]

Quick question, i got my rig together and running. love how it crawls but when i back up it lifts the LR tire. How can i solve this?