Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Hello all. I took a few years off because I basically was getting way more into mountain biking. I'm still into to biking, however on a whim, I picked up this 4ws Capra from my LHS. I am hooked again!!! And am going to do a full W.E. Rock build. So far everything is stock except I removed the lower spring retainers from the shocks to get the ride height nice and low. Quick question... Do I stretch the 1.9 BFG Krawlers on the 2.2s (seem like a lot of rock buggies have super tall wheels. Or go full on 2.2 with these shaved, super broken in r35 comp tires? Lemme know. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2dba199cc9.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...45fd16fd05.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7f0ea84df1.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3b2db455b8.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f157fe811d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5c453fe75c.jpg |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build future winter upgrades: - Single seat interior with a more scale body proportion. - Brushless |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build I think they look much better with the smaller tires. If it wasn't a portal axle I could see a need for the larger tires but they are already pretty top heavy. I'm trying to make up my mind on tires myself. Seeing your PB tires on there is swaying my decision. I thought I was going with the rc4wd mt/r's but I do like my pit bull tires... |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Also, did you buy a whole axle assembly for the rear or just piece it together? |
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Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Made some small updates. - Proline BFG Krawlers - 100mm ultimate scale shocks w/ internal springs replaced w pen springs and 2 drops of 40wt. Running about 80% droop! - replaced 2 seater w a more scale single seat interior. Hacked up a yeti interior w a parts bin 1/10 scale head. Looks okay. - JE Designs 22RE motor. Holy crap it’s a thing of pure beauty. Fusion SE in route. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...39667fd7de.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bc0096b5c8.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...16c2cc346a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b9393c992a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c3ffdc3248.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build That detail is stunning "thumbsup" |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Nice job - much prefer the single driver interior mod and yep, stunning is the word on that motor! |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Nice rig, how'd you like it with the stock shocks lower spring retainers removed? I picked one up a while back and just got to run it this past weekend and have been looking into shock mods since. This seems the simplest and effective "mod", I've read a good bit in this sub and haven't seen this before. I just removed mine and set rear preload collars down about .5", already digging the new stance. I'd been looking at doing a droop set up, or Droopra, but was looking for springs on McMaster and got too frazzled trying to figure out spring rates and lengths to use. I've been infatuated with droop setups since first coming across them way back in the day. |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Gorgeous. That 22RE really is a work of art. |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Motor is nice. Be sure to plumb the oil line on the turbo before starting, or she’ll grenade. Looking good. I haven’t driven my Capra for at least a year, this is a good motivator for me. Keep the pics coming. "thumbsup" |
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Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Made some progress on Capra. Got a Hobbywing Fusion SE 1800kv, and a new Spectrum RX (it’s so small!). I had to do some slight dremeling on stock skid to fit the Fusion. No big deal. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dda1b24543.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cc001d6bf7.jpg Also made some custom Krawler cut n shuts. They are now 5.25” tall yes still 1.9 width. They look sick glued up to 1” wide Crawler Innovation 6 Shooters! They are kinda fun to make. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1cad61446b.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5931960c58.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1e0e2e42f0.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3a8787183e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4bcf81b1c9.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8b14818372.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1d8dae2091.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Took her out this morning before work. The extra height of tires help with ground clearance as the shocks are set up 90% droop. The wheels just fall into the holes for traction. This is by far my most capable buggy to date (Elmo is a close second!) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ad130c78af.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7bfb768b0d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0f1f1cc785.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ad57b6f5bd.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5b9edbb1fb.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4cc4032f59.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d680023039.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build The Hobbywing Fusion SE is insane. Creeps so smooth, and the drag brake is incredible. I did buy the programming card, so have been playing with that, as it’s super easy to adjust. The BFG cut n shuts are second to none. Such a perfect size. This thing is a little spider! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...92a6e6ec24.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9f51c7b8d5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5c063c25d4.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7adc6b57cb.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...33c52fc655.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...623989a0b2.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Snub Nose Update. I chopped off over a half inch of the front end. Much better proportions for a rear engine buggy. I can’t take credit for inventing the mod, as it was already done by rcc member Rock Solid back in 2019. Took about 40 minutes tops. I love how this cage looks now. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7056cde48b.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7197bbf424.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build That frame chop is sweet! Any link on how to do it? Another question for the cut n shit tires is there a link for that? Do you use a rubber strip inside to glue them together? |
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http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial...ose-capra.html The Cut n Shuts are glued together at the seams. I used medium CA glue that cures in 20-30 seconds so you can position the 2 parts. Then when fully cured, I flipped the tire inside out, and run 1 line of CA along the entire seam. This was my very first attempt, so tire 4 was way cleaner then tire 1! They are holding up great and once properly scuffed up on the rocks, the seams will hardly be noticeable. The easy trick is cutting along the tread pattern. |
Re: Tedo's W.E. Rock Capra build Very nice looking rig bud, love the motor details! |
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