bilinvic's RR10 Bomber Build

[fr8cture]

Why do all 4 rear shocks have Springs?

[omikr0n]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

I'm thinking of putting 550 sized motor in mine after it arrives. But looking at this picture I'm thinking it might not fit actually. What are your thoughts? Would 550 motor get enough clearance with respect to the transfer case?

[bilinvic]

I'm positive a 550 can will fit fine.

I'm still playing with the shock settings...the springs still might be removed and I would refill the shocks with a higher viscosity shock fluid to compensate.

[fr8cture]

Need some dual front shock action. Lol

[bilinvic]

I have thought about it, but I want this machine to crawl and quad shocks up front would be way too stiff IMHO.

[Biomedchad]

Is that motor mount plate a wraith or yeti? Assuming its yeti?


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[bilinvic]

Yeti

STRC CNC Machined Aluminum Center Motor Mount and Motor Cam Combo (Gun Metal) Yeti

[bilinvic]

With the springs off on the rear RC4WD 100mm King shocks. Better?

I filled the springless shocks with 55w silicone shock fluid and I'm pretty sure the sprung rear shocks are 40w silicone shock fluid. I used a Proline short course Powerstroke front spring (green spring rate) with a stock King SC blue spring and the combo feels damned near perfect. I'll find out during the shakedown test.

[mikebecher]

I think it looks better without the springs.

[bilinvic]

For now, I will using a brand new set of Axial BF Goodrich Krawler™ T/A® KX 2.2 Tires R35 on new Axial 2.2 Trail Ready HD Series Beadlock w/Slim Ring - IFD™ Wheels; Black. They are stuffed with Crawler Innovations Double Deuce foams. I want lightweight wheels and tires to minimize any additional drivetrain stress. The RC Bros knuckle weights provide the additional weight up front. I would like to use the stock Baja T/A KR2 tires and rims, but a SLW hub is required for the knuckle weight system. I used VP .725 SLW hubs up front and the stock plastic Axial (Long) 12mm Hex hubs out back (only until I get another pair of the VP .725s).

[bilinvic]

Originally Posted by mikebecher

I think it looks better without the springs.

I completely agree!

[fr8cture]

The way it's suppose to be.

[bilinvic]

Thank you fr8cture. Just doing some shop floor testing and the torque twist is 99% gone....no sway bar required.

[fr8cture]

Yeah I figured it would. I would get a sway bar myself just for the scale look.

[GLHS592]

Looking awesome. Yours is the best build I've seen yet.

[bilinvic]

You read my mind again, I will get a sway bar for looks only; just not connected to each side.

[SCREAMER]

Looks great man. Does it need 725s to clear the knuckle weight system or is that personal preference? I just threw VP XD 795s on my Curries for my RR10 build and I had to step up to 600s but had more than enough clearance. I almost had it with 475s but had slight rubbing. 725s seem like they'd have a ton of tire scrub.

[bilinvic]

Thanxs. I can get away with .600 hubs on regular wheels, but I want the option of adding a full weight circle if required without having to change the hubs out; the Axial Trail Ready B/L wheels don't have as much clearance in the back with the beadlock screws.

[Jus]

Good stuff.

So the rear drive shaft is a Yeti MIP I assume? I so want to rob the center currie off one of my wraiths for my Bomber

[bilinvic]

Working on some of the scale details this evening.

Hobby Gear Fire Extinguisher w/ Yeah Racing cradle
Hobby Gear Jack
LEGO rope netting for the driver's net; Found this in my son's room. I'll have to go rummaging through is room tomorrow while he's at school to see if there's another for the passenger side...lol






Replaced the front remote shock reservoirs with solid aluminum stock. I drilled and tapped two holes on the backside to mount them identically as the plastic stock reservoirs were. Nothing replicates metal like real metal!!!!