Imthatguy's Bomber

[ossipeecrawler]

Sweet chassis can't wait to see what you do with it!!!

[imthatguy]

Twissted, I'd really appreciate if you didn't clog up my thread with your build. Despite how helpful you think it might be, it isn't. There's a place for your stuff, and trust me, it's not in my build thread.

BGR is not accepting any orders for custom work at this time, according to his Instagram account. If a Mod felt like cleaning this thread up a bit, I wouldn't mind a bit.

[ksj44]

[QUOTE=imthatguy;5433451]It's very refreshing to do away with the Yeti trans and transfer case setup and go with something compact, and proven to be a winner. Not that I've had any bad luck with the Yeti setup, it's just a lot of extra moving parts. Simplify man!




Nice build man! I put a SCX transmission in my Yeti last year for this same reason. So far I've really liked it. It definitely simplifies things and lowers the center of gravity quite a bit.

[mjderstine]

looks cleaned up!

didn't i send you something cool for this too?

[DowntownScience]

I really don't recommend uranium as it is radioactive. Just try not to touch it too much. Before long it will become lead, so then you're cool. Just handle with gloves. ;)


Great looking truck.

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[2-shot]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

That might be a longer term solution.



Woah.







This showed up today from BGR Fabrication. I can't even.

That's a very sexy chassis you have there!!


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[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by ksj44

Nice build man! I put a SCX transmission in my Yeti last year for this same reason. So far I've really liked it. It definitely simplifies things and lowers the center of gravity quite a bit.

Yep, main reason I went with it. I've got two other Yeti's that are both stock and work great, but this one's apt for something different.

Originally Posted by mjderstine

looks cleaned up!

didn't i send you something cool for this too?

You may have...

Originally Posted by DowntownScience

I really don't recommend uranium as it is radioactive. Just try not to touch it too much. Before long it will become lead, so then you're cool. Just handle with gloves. ;)


Great looking truck.

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Hmmm. I'll see if I can locate some unobtanium then instead!

Originally Posted by 2-shot

That's a very sexy chassis you have there!!


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Sure is. Happy to have it.

Not that I need to, but here's a video explaining the cage in more detail:

[imthatguy]

BGR cage is back from my friendly neighbourhood powder coater.



Build continues tonight and new video to go with it shortly.

[Steve-O]

I love seeing your work. I see that you got a set of the Axial universals; did you ever try running those in the front AR60 axles before swapping to the Currie/VVD's? How were they? I am wanting a set of VVD's for my RR10 but waiting for inventory to show up at Vanquish has me looking for a stop-gap solution.

[2Shoes]

That aluminum cage... so sexy!

Fantastic build thread, excellent job in keeping the thread on track.
I ordered one as well so here in about a month, I'll post up my build.

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by Steve-O

I love seeing your work. I see that you got a set of the Axial universals; did you ever try running those in the front AR60 axles before swapping to the Currie/VVD's? How were they? I am wanting a set of VVD's for my RR10 but waiting for inventory to show up at Vanquish has me looking for a stop-gap solution.

Thanks, the Axial universals are fine for everyday use. I did manage to warp a set in my Yeti that I had set up for crawling/comping, so be aware that's a possible outcome. The Vanquish ones are a way better fit for their axles too.

Originally Posted by 2Shoes

That aluminum cage... so sexy!

Fantastic build thread, excellent job in keeping the thread on track.
I ordered one as well so here in about a month, I'll post up my build.

Nice, you'll be very happy. My only gripe, and I'm chalking this up to miscommunication, is the tab on the front for the lights isn't the right one for the Vanquish light bar I was told to get. No matter, I'll come up with some sort of mount.

I had some time together to start mocking up all the bits. Not shown here is the amount of time I spent deciding on where to put the ESC. Got to mounting the TZi Winch, a Vanquish light bar and the Super Shafty trans. Tons of room for a real interior, which chuffs me greatly. Getting the existing Bomber skid to fit was easy. Still need to bend up some alternate down bars for the sway bar to work with the Currie offset axle, but not too worried about that.




I'm also planning on swapping out the Axial trailing arms for a set of machined Twin Hammers ones. 15 1/4" wheelbase is entirely too long for me.

[XSRCdesign]

So Basically we can build a bad ass bomber without buying a bomber..

Seems legit my kinda build

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by XSRCdesign

So Basically we can build a bad ass bomber without buying a bomber..

Seems legit my kinda build

There's a couple Bomber bits on there somewhere. I found it, the skid!

Video update showing a couple more bits and pieces.

[rachad6]

hello
when is part 3 coming?

[HDMM]

Nice build, I might have to look into one of those chassis too.

[Creepy Inc.]

This rig looks great! I hope you have it with you next weekend in Ohio. Powder coating was def the better option. Did you happen to weigh it before and after the powder coating?

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by rachad6

hello
when is part 3 coming?

Filming and hopefully uploading tonight!

Originally Posted by HDMM

Nice build, I might have to look into one of those chassis too.

It's pretty rad, and worth every penny.

Originally Posted by Creepy Inc.

This rig looks great! I hope you have it with you next weekend in Ohio. Powder coating was def the better option. Did you happen to weigh it before and after the powder coating?

Running Class 3 at KNK! Can't wait to break things. Yes, the powder coating really did turn out great. I didn't weight it before and after, but it added a tiny bit of heft, nothing I'd be too concerned about.

It's all done, but these photos don't really do it justice. I'll get some outdoor ones this afternoon.

[twissted]

Nice choice of parts. Came out looking like it will stand the test of use and abuse.

[twissted]

So how much more does it weight than a stock Axial Bomber?

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by twissted

So how much more does it weight than a stock Axial Bomber?

No idea. Heavier. Obviously.

Pictures outside.