10-01-2016, 07:58 PM | #21 |
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No weight.. heck I don't really use weight in my crawlers anymore
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10-01-2016, 08:57 PM | #22 |
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10-01-2016, 09:33 PM | #23 |
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Those Gear Head wheels are super nice! You could always get Beef Tubes to add some more down low forward weight, or even some knuckle weights... althought I'm pretty sure you'd have to upgrade to something like VP knuckles where the steering arm is bolted to the top of the knuckle, as I think that's how the knuckle weight holders are secured. |
10-01-2016, 10:30 PM | #24 |
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10-01-2016, 10:34 PM | #25 | |
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Good idea on the Beef Tubes. I bought these wheels used and the fronts were weighted so I'm going to try them like that to start. I'm pretty sure I'll be pulling the weights off and not having any weight on the wheels. Turnigy brand? I have the axles, transmission/transfer case, and links finished. I'm awaiting metal pivot balls and the electronics. Both should be here this week. I'm so impatiently waiting. It's going to be a long week. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk | |
10-01-2016, 10:37 PM | #26 | |
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Yep, i trimmed a bit for wire clearance but it fits nice. Weight on something you want to jump... actually rotating weight. Is scary, like major shock to your rotating parts scary. | |
10-01-2016, 10:42 PM | #27 | |
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I know! That's why I'll take it easy on my first few runs. The weight alone will be enough to twist Axial driveshafts with the big power. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk | |
10-02-2016, 05:48 AM | #28 | |
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Same 3s here, need to trim the wires a little shorter as well, just haven't had time. | |
10-02-2016, 10:44 AM | #29 |
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I currently have 2200mAh and 4000mAh 3S LiPos. The 2200's probably won't last long at all in the Bomber and I'm not sure if the 4000 will fit up front. Both sizes are soft packs from HobbyKing. I'll have to try to fit the 4000mAh. I'm building the driveshafts. Like the CVDs I usually lube them with some sort of black RC grease. We all know that's a catch 22 since the grease attracts dirt. For this build I'm trying something different. I coated them with Ballistol which is what I use to clean and lube most of my guns. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk |
10-02-2016, 10:48 AM | #30 |
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You might be surprised on how long a 2200 will last with brushless and conservative gearing, just make sure you have the c rating to handle the amp draw and you should be ok. I've yet to finish a 3600 pack before breaking something |
10-02-2016, 11:21 AM | #31 | |
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What's the minimum C Rating you'd recommend? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk | |
10-02-2016, 01:00 PM | #32 |
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I can get 15 minutes or so out of a 1300mAh 100c 3s. Well over an hour from a 5200. I run though 15-20k mAh a week, not breaking anything lately |
10-02-2016, 03:42 PM | #33 |
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The stock King shocks are damn sexy. I need to get the aluminum spring retainers to complete the look. I used Noleen SF-3 (AKA Associated Green Slime) and Teflon tape so I hope these don't leak like every other Axial shock I've owned. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk |
10-02-2016, 03:44 PM | #34 |
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I guess I should do a write up on the o rings I found that helps with that... both my bomber and my SMT-10 are leak free since
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10-02-2016, 04:41 PM | #35 |
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10-02-2016, 06:40 PM | #36 |
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I use Traxxas X rings that Bilinvic turned me onto. Super smooth and leak free. I can't remember the part number but it's one of traxxas' shock rebuild kits.
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10-02-2016, 07:20 PM | #37 |
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10-02-2016, 07:31 PM | #38 | |
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I got the axles, transmission, transfer case, links and some of the cage built. I'm about as far as I can go before painting and receiving the electronics. It's going to be a long week to wait! Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk | |
10-02-2016, 09:00 PM | #39 |
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I'm 90% sure these were them, judging by my previous orders. I'd have to get in the work shop to be sure. I used the stock axial o-rings and put two of these in between them instead of the spacer. |
10-02-2016, 09:24 PM | #40 | |
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Do you do anything special to the top to prevent leaking there? I put a very thin coat of green slime on the bladder and then Teflon tape on the shock body threads. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk | |
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