"lil Sammie" TTC LWB Suzuki Samurai
 

This build is not going to take a long time... Don't miss the badass video in post 10!!

First off let me thank Kaetwo for building this cage/chassis for me over a year ago. And let me apologize for just now posting a build thread. It has occured to me recently that I have missing out on the great times to be had with this rig. So to start the build thread off here is what I am working with.

• SCX10 based chassis
• Reign Labs designed and built cage, stinger and bumpers.
• Loaded Axial axles HD gears F/R with Overdrives up front.
• Stage 3 racing solid lockers
• Axial cvd's
• Axial aluminum knukles and chubs
• Summit Tranny
• MIP Shafts
• HB's CMS
• R2J 4 link Rear
• Traxxas TRA2660 Shocks
• RC18T gold springs on the rear
• Losi MiniT orange up front
• CaC 2.2 EZ-Locks /w widest hubs
• 2.2 Rc4wd - Rok Lox
• JP Customs 35T Warrior
• And all the standard other electronics, yada, yada, yada...."thumbsup"

So on to the inspiration:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1263926876


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Oh man, everyone in the XR section is going scaler. Awsome, cant wait to see what you come up with.

This Sammy already performs really well...now that it's waterproof too it's even more fun to watch!

Definitely not giving up the XR. We got a comp coming up this weekend. We just have to have something else to do in our spare time.

Give me about 5min and you'll see."thumbsup"

So it started itself out as "wee lil sammie"

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"Size Matters!""thumbsup"

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Now, fast-foward about a year. Enter "lil Sammie" TTC LWB Suzuki Samurai.

Didn't care for looks of the "Rock Beast" tires as they look to much like monster truck tire. Though I do have to say they perform excellent.

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Much better.

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Here's a couple swag pics

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Nice, I wasnt saying you were giving up 2.2comp. Just think its cool all the guy with XR's are building scalers at the same time.

I'm on that list too!

Yes, I saw that and DT, murderface, and some guys locally that I know. All the guys I know are running 2.2 scalers as well.

Sweet! Join the fun. Now watch the video!"thumbsup"

Water proofing 101 - Protect the electronics!!!!!!!!

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Whats the final wheelbase on this bye chance.

And now for those of you that maybe unable to view the video i did take the time to capture some shots from it.

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12.5" Me and Itty measured it yesterday."thumbsup"

Nice water action. I got snow and cant wait till it melts, for some mud action:twisted:

No doubt! Its a awesome to drive and actually crawls really well."thumbsup"

So to make this an official build thread I'll throw a little tech in here. My water proofing techniques are very simple and similar to others. I use dielectric grease on absolutly everythings insides.

Servo - Filled the servo's case and I also did the o-ring mod there with dielectric grease on it then slipped over the output shaft of the servo. Closed it up siliconed it shut.

Reciever - Filled with dielectric grease. Then bagged and tagged it.

ESC - Already waterproofed. Nothing required with mine.

Connectors - All connectors were ffilled and coverd with dielectric grease.

Motor - sprayed it down with Fluid Film.

Battery - Plasti-Dipped

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Wow! That was one heck of a build. Any questions??"thumbsup"

That sammie is looking splendid. Great video BTW.

I think thats a new record for a build.

Thanks we aim to please. The video at post #10 demonstrated just how much fun this rig is."thumbsup"

If you couldn't tell already, "lil Sammie" has no drag brake. So, I ordered a Water-proofed BRXL from Holmes to replace the xl-5 to remedy this."thumbsup"



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Per Holmes' website:

Comes stock with Auto lipo LVC, Full drag brake, instant reverse, and 100% reverse throttle settings.

1 year warranty
2s to 6s lipo input
onboard 6v 5a switchmode BEC
46x34x20mm
38 grams (with battery wires)
Brushed only
80a continuous, no single 540 motor limit


Reverse and brake adjustment
Regenerative Drag Brake
Active Hold Brake (The Holmes Hold!)
Quiet mode


Dual motor supers, go fast racers, wheel speed trail junkies, pullin mofo's, and any brushed fanatic will love it!


Super easy Stick programming. Fully Computer programmable via Castle Creations Castle Link with instant firmware upgrades!


**Waterproofing disclaimer**
Due to the nature of use, waterproofed ESCs will only have a 60 day warranty. There will be an additional 3 to 5 business day wait for waterproofing, as it is done on a per-order basis.
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