11-22-2014, 09:45 PM | #101 |
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11-22-2014, 09:56 PM | #102 |
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Got some super sweet 1/8" lightweight Ti upper links in the mail today from my teammate Cory (Purptr8r). I put some aluminum balls in the rod ends and stuck them on the scale for grins: Next I put the stock Ti uppers on the scale: Yep, the new lightweight Ti links weigh exactly half what the stock Ti links weigh. I'd say that's a significant improvement. A big thanks again to Purp for hooking me up! Some shots of the new links installed on the rig: Front: Rear: Overall: Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 10:59 PM. |
11-23-2014, 12:00 AM | #103 |
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Switched out the rear upper link mount. I like to rotate my rear axle back pretty far to get the drive shaft up and out of the rocks on breakovers. This mount had a couple more holes forward that allowed me to do that. Here's the one I'm running now: And here's the new angle of the driveshaft, all nice and protected by the links: Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 11:01 PM. |
11-23-2014, 12:04 AM | #104 |
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I ran the VP Shock Razors on my old sporty and really liked them, so decided to put them on the Nightmare. They not only outboard the shocks and links a bit, but they also raised the rear of the chassis just enough to get it where I wanted it. Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 11:02 PM. |
11-23-2014, 12:07 AM | #105 |
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I'm pretty happy with how it sits now. Current stance and ride height: Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 11:03 PM. |
11-23-2014, 04:52 AM | #106 |
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Lookin slick glad the wife let you put some time in last night ;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11-23-2014, 07:16 AM | #107 |
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11-23-2014, 07:19 AM | #108 |
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Gotta do what you gotta do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11-24-2014, 07:22 PM | #109 |
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Worked on electronics yesterday. Discovered my Mamba Micro Pro was no bueno, so had to stick an old Sidewinder in for now. I decased my receiver, saved about 3 grams by doing so: My wiring is all temporary for now, so it is an absolute mess! Anyway, I was anxious to get the rig out on some rocks, so I zip-tied an old body on and took it for a spin. Burned through a couple of packs and so far I'm pretty impressed with how it performs for zero tuning and no knuckle weight. I had my son go out to the garage with me to shoot some action pics, but the camera battery died before I got very far. This is the only shot I have for now: Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 11:05 PM. |
11-24-2014, 07:27 PM | #110 |
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Had a Hardline body on the shelf, and stuck it on to see how it would fit. Once I get electronics and wiring out of the way, it will sit nice and low, so I think this is the body I'll use. Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 11:07 PM. |
11-24-2014, 07:32 PM | #111 |
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I really like the low pro of the hardline. And I have 2 on the shelf.
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11-24-2014, 07:37 PM | #112 |
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11-25-2014, 07:35 AM | #113 |
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Now that the truck is up and running, it's time for some tuning... I'll start with the shocks. I've already turned down the bodies on a set of Big Bores, the next step was to order some Ti shafts. EverettY was out, but Cory (Purptr8r) sent me one of his sets so I can get started, and I'll replace them when mine come in. These are really nicely machined, and saved 4 grams of weight for the set. Stock shafts: EverettY Ti shafts: Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 11:09 PM. |
11-25-2014, 06:40 PM | #114 |
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Ok it's been 11 hrs and the shocks aren't done yet :( ... My UBER tubes shipped yesterday so hopefully I'll be crawling this weekend .... WATCH OUT Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11-26-2014, 06:57 PM | #115 |
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Is there gonna be video footage? It sure would be awesome!
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11-26-2014, 07:09 PM | #116 |
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11-28-2014, 06:03 PM | #117 |
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I'm looking forward to it. My current project is a FB2 chassis running AR60 axles but I'm pretty new to this and not much of an engineer . So needless to say I'm at a standstill until I get some links made or find someone that has the right links for this setup. And I wanna hit the rocks so dang bad... Its killing me!!! Oh and did I mention I can't wait to see video of this thing in action?!? |
11-28-2014, 07:45 PM | #118 |
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Looks like a winner Dave Great build with allot of great details sir |
11-29-2014, 08:04 PM | #119 |
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11-29-2014, 08:16 PM | #120 |
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Finally got the new shocks finished up (at least for now ). It's time to start dialing this baby in, so I took my best guess at set-up. Went to semi-droop in the front with 20 weight oil and soft Mini T fronts. Rear is normally sprung with 30 weight oil and soft Mini T rears. I may decide to go a little stiffer in the rear, but with this rig being significantly lighter than my previous sporty, I wanted to try these first. This set of shocks is about 10 grams lighter than the other set. Last edited by papabash; 09-15-2017 at 11:10 PM. |
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