Gotland Limestone Climber

[gooserools]

Fist off hello!
Im a newbie with crawling and rc in general so i vill ask alot here.
I just bougt a Ridgecrest RTR, and berfore i even had time to test it the screwdriver showed it self and dissamsembly process started.
Going to build a decent crawler without spending to much money this year(Marrige and home improvent coming up, this year.) going to post some images and thougts of the build in this thread. (excuse my english, im a swede)
All new and shiny
Gotland Limestone Climber


After a couple minutes.
Turning the shockmounts.

Got som stuff on the way from the US.
I will try to keep my upgrades posted.

Over and out for now.

[509hooligan]

I did the same thing the first day I got it! Once I put the battery up front it made a good bit of difference!

[redneckrampage]

enjoy you picked a great rig to start out with

[gooserools]

Yea think it going to be fun.
Did some upgrades yesterday. Soldering some contacts, switched to 45t used tekkin engine, alu knuckles and new axels in front.
And now i have acctually driven it

[GOATN]

Good start. I flipped the battery tray around and the shock mounts as well as swapped out the servo before even plugging a battery into it.

So, what are your plans for it?

[gooserools]

My freinds are running some variations of scala rules so i guess im out because of lacking a frame. so i dont know right know. I haver orderd some stuff for it.

1 x CKRC Linear Rate Springs For The Ax10, Ridgecrest, Wraith or XR10.
1 x Level3 Axial Ridgecrest shock droop kit (arc01)
2 x Pro-Line 2.2 2-Stage Oversized Rock Crawling Foam 5.5"
2 x AX8097 Axial 2.2 8 Hole Beadlock Black (ax8097)
2 x AX8087 Axial 1.9 8 Hole Beadlocks Black (2)
1 x Castle Creations 10amp Bec Unit (ccbec)
2 x 67772 - Hot Bodies Rover Crawler Tire (Soft)
4 x A1 Stick On Wheel Weights
2 x Pit Bull Rock Beast 1.9 Scale Tires

Next upgrade would be and some alu links.
Savöx Digitalt servo SC-1268SG. 26kg. High Voltage 749.00Kr
If u have any tips feel fre to share

[isyeskeert]

Get the USB programmer for the BEC, so that you can change its output voltage. The same programmer will work on your factory esc as well!

[GOATN]

Your list looks pretty good. Only thing I would suggest to add would be some aluminum knuckles and c-hubs and a ungraded steering linkage.

[gooserools]

Originally Posted by isyeskeert

Get the USB programmer for the BEC, so that you can change its output voltage. The same programmer will work on your factory esc as well!

A friend got the cable.
Can i run the rig on 3cell if i program the esc and bec.

Originally Posted by GOATN

Your list looks pretty good. Only thing I would suggest to add would be some aluminum knuckles and c-hubs and a ungraded steering linkage.

Think i got alu c-hubs and as you say getting the alu linkage when im upgrading the servo.

[gooserools]

Update just ordered the servo vith servo arm and alu linkage. :P

[isyeskeert]

I am running mine on 3s after programming the esc. My rig is light and devoted to crawling though, so making that decision is up to you.

[gooserools]

Goodies. still waiting for the packaege from us. Customs got it here. bastards putting on extra taxes:P

[redneckrampage]

We're did you order from?

[gooserools]

Originally Posted by redneckrampage

We're did you order from?

If u are meaning the package from us it was from CKRC

[gooserools]

Upgrades!

[isyeskeert]

I bet that got rid of some sloppy steering! All of that aluminum makes you not want to scratch it, right? I haven't noticed, have you upgraded to cvd axles for the front end yet? That was by far the best mod that I made to my 'Ridge. The smoothness of the steering is awesome after a set of the Axial cvd shafts. You get more angle without binding. I had chewed the stock ones into glitter and that glitter was all over my bearings.

[gooserools]

Originally Posted by isyeskeert

I bet that got rid of some sloppy steering! All of that aluminum makes you not want to scratch it, right? I haven't noticed, have you upgraded to cvd axles for the front end yet? That was by far the best mod that I made to my 'Ridge. The smoothness of the steering is awesome after a set of the Axial cvd shafts. You get more angle without binding. I had chewed the stock ones into glitter and that glitter was all over my bearings.

Yes upgraded the axles toc cvd. but not axials some china axles.

Btw got my package from US so my evening after the kids has fallen into sleep i got some thing to do. :P

[gooserools]

wohooo...
unlucky me, one bead lock ring missing from one 1.9 rim. My luck:P

[gooserools]

Some pics from debut drive with some friends. Had a nice evening, we were running with scala class 2 rules so 1,9 wheels on. But i think it well for being the first time. And what amazing track 2 of my frieds built.

All together

Again.

And some from the track.

[gooserools]

New upgrades ordered. have to fix the car going to my first comp in june Nordics 2013
1 x CKRC Heavy Duty Final Gear Set 36T/14T (swra9364) = $23.99
1 x CKRC Heavy Duty Final Gear Set 43T/13T (swra9433) = $23.99
2 x CKRC Heavy Duty 30% Bent Links (2) (CK1017) = $19.98
1 x Traxxas Rod End Ball Set (tra1942) = $6.69
1 x Traxxas Rod Ends w/Hollow Balls Large Revo (12) (5347) = $7.99
1 x CKRC's 32 Pitch Spur And Pinion Upgrade Kit. (For Crawling) (ck6009) =
$10.99
1 x HR LCG Competition Chassis Kit for the Ridgecrest (rcs1401) = $44.99
1 x TT1091 Tekin FXR Forward/Reverse Brushed ESC (tt1091) = $89.99
1 x Parma 1/10 X-Citer Competition Crawler Body w/Decals (10223) = $21.99
2 x Vanquish SLW Hex Hubs (2) (vphubs) = $27.98
#5 Hex Hubs (1pr) 225 (1 Pair)
2 x Vanquish SLW Hex Hubs (2) (vphubs) = $27.98
#5 Hex Hubs (1pr) 475 (1 Pair)