Deadbolt to UGC Fastback II

[05stroker]

I had a deadbolt a year or two ago and had it pretty well setup. I traded it to a buddy for some atv stuff. I was wanting another one and picked one up from another friend. After making a few changes I decided to do the Fastback II. I was just not happy with how top heavy the deadbolt was in some spots. Here's a few picks of the new setup. I'm new to the more custom stuff rather than just the bolt of stuff for the deadbolt so I'm definitely open to advice or suggestions.








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[StomperCrawler]

Nice. Reminds me of c3po naked. What are you going to use for covering? Definitely need something to protect that lipo from getting punctured and turning your rig into a fireball. ;)

[05stroker]

I made a roof panel tonight for it. Hadn't really thought about the battery though. Perhaps I may need to invest in a hard pack for my next battery.

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[StomperCrawler]

Or wrap it in a dvd case: pretty sure that's what China does. Lol

[CM9000]

can we get a shot of the front axle from diff cover? id like to see your servo and batt mount.

[05stroker]

It's a rough draft. I'll end up making a nicer one. But here it is.





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[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by 05stroker

Hadn't really thought about the battery though.

I've always done mine with a bent piece of sheet metal over the battery and held in place with the velcro strap. Similar to this one (not mine but the same idea):

[05stroker]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I've always done mine with a bent piece of sheet metal over the battery and held in place with the velcro strap. Similar to this one (not mine but the same idea):

Thanks! I will have to do that.

Question for you, I see guys using the different link plates for the upper links on the axle. Usually mounting them up a little higher and away from the center/stock location. What is the purpose? Is it something I should consider doing?

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[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by 05stroker

Thanks! I will have to do that.

Question for you, I see guys using the different link plates for the upper links on the axle. Usually mounting them up a little higher and away from the center/stock location. What is the purpose? Is it something I should consider doing?

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Talk to Duuuuuuuude here on RCC. He owns DCW and I think he still makes that mount.

[CM9000]

you should fit the servo under the plate. so you can mount your receiver or battery above the servo. and then your esc could be on the other side of the pumpkin.

[05stroker]

I may eventually try that. It would definitely help get all of the weight low and forward.

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[05stroker]

My goal before I decided to do the Fastback was to try and make it as capable as my old one with less money. As it sits now

Fastback II
Completely stock tranny
Stock axles, chubs, knuckles, and lockouts
Overdrive front gears
Underdrive rear gears
HH 35t Torquemaster
HH BR-XL esc
Custom links with revo ends
Savox 1231sg
Stock deadbolt shocks with the lightest axial springs
Proline Denali beadlocks
Proline XL TSL-SX



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[05stroker]

I got the top on it and made a plastic cover for the battery. Also been trying different setups with the rear upper links. I really need some black zip ties too.







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[05stroker]

I've been reading a little on the 4 link setups and testing some different combos on a piece of plywood at about a 52 degree angle. First I tried it with my softer springs and the rear upper links in the factory spot on the axle. It would lift the left front tire almost 2" off the board. I swapped to heavier springs and it helped a little but still lifted. I put my upper plate on that I made and added a few spacers to get some good separation between the links at the axle. It made a huge difference. The rig stays planted and will climb right up the board. I haven't taken measurements or figured any of the math out for any anti-squat or anything, just trial and error. I'm thinking about moving the upper links in a little to see what that does. I feel like this plate is probably not gonna last a super long time. Looking at getting the D-lux rear truss/link mount. Oh, I also upgraded to some Voodoo's.







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[rockpunisher]

Thing is looking good for sure.