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Old 08-02-2012, 04:33 PM   #1
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I figured it was about time I posted a build thread.

This is my first crawler so I will likely take it slow and just do the usual mods until I get more comfortable with it.

Started out with the Axial SCX10 Honcho RTR (AX90022). Ran it as it was for a while and then decided it needed some 2.2s. The performance gain with these things is just incredible! Almost makes it too easy sometimes!

Here's just a hodgepodge of pics as I started upgrading things.

Installing the 2.2s and the Axial aluminum links...








Test fitting the body to see how much I would need to trim...turns out it was a ton...










Then I had to see how much I'd have to trim the bumper. I ended up going the route that Axial did when they put 2.2s on their Honcho.






Ended up trimming out the entire front quarter panel. I could have left a little bit of a lip, but it would have looked a little strange.




It still rubs slightly at the bottom of the doors but only when it's really stuffed.








Then I finally got the bumper chopped and the edges cleaned up. One of these days I'll get a custom-made tube bumper bent up.








Then I finally added the scale stuff I got from Pro-Line in addition to a couple of the extra light buckets that came with the RTR. Will eventually get working LEDs in them.

Also added a 2ft length of jack chain (1/10th scale 20' tow chain).






After all of that I ballooned the electronics and that's really all I've done so far.

Here are some shots from a few meets we've had...
















Future mods:
-Holmes Hobbies BR-XL ESC (on my bench awaiting new motor)
-Holmes Hobbies TorqueMaster Pro 540 (on its way)
-Savox Steering Servo
-Aluminum Universals/Knuckles

Thanks for looking - feel free to give your input, positive or negative!

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Old 08-02-2012, 05:12 PM   #2
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Man those tires are HUGE!!
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Old 08-02-2012, 05:59 PM   #3
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Man those tires are HUGE!!
They look less disproportionate in person...but yeah, they look massive in those pictures!

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Old 08-02-2012, 07:35 PM   #4
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nice tire set~look like monster truck! I like it~
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Old 08-03-2012, 06:59 AM   #5
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nice tire set~look like monster truck! I like it~
Thanks!

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Old 08-12-2012, 05:30 PM   #6
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You got to get those wraith alxes!!

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Old 08-13-2012, 10:02 AM   #7
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You got to get those wraith alxes!!

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I actually like the stance it has now better than it would with the Wroncho look. Those axles are just too wide!

This is also the way I have justified the purchasing of a Wraith in the next few months.

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Old 08-13-2012, 10:54 AM   #8
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makes it look like those trucks in alaska...





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Old 08-13-2012, 01:09 PM   #9
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makes it look like those trucks in alaska...





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Old 08-13-2012, 02:19 PM   #10
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Dude! i have seen some of those things on Youtube! them things are sweet!
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Old 08-13-2012, 04:13 PM   #11
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Not trying to derail from your truck. Here's my set up for winter. 2.2 Pit Bulls on RPM wheels I widened to 3.25"s. Prowlerstroke scaler 90mm shocks, raised bumper and lengthened the front wheelbase. Only rubs at full steer and articulated. Icelandic Style!!!


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Old 08-13-2012, 11:10 PM   #12
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Love those Icelandic trucks!

Finally got my BR-XL and HH TorqueMaster Pro installed today. Love it! I think I may need to swap the motor wires though, seems I have more punch in reverse than forward...

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Love those Icelandic trucks!

Finally got my BR-XL and HH TorqueMaster Pro installed today. Love it! I think I may need to swap the motor wires though, seems I have more punch in reverse than forward...

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Reset your esc and that may help with the forward and reverse problem. It did for me.
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Reset your esc and that may help with the forward and reverse problem. It did for me.
Thanks for the suggestion. The BR-XL is brand new and was just installed last night with the motor so I don't know if resetting it would really do anything.

I have yet to really get it out on the trails to see how it feels. Just going back-and-forth in my man cave it seemed like reverse was smoother and had more punch - it also makes a slightly different sound when under throttle.

No big deal - I'll get it figured out.

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Old 10-12-2012, 12:09 PM   #15
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Finally broke down and got all aluminum steering components from Axial. Pretty standard stuff but I'm going to go ahead and post it here to help chronicle my build.






I was surprised how clean the front axle was even after months of swampy, nasty water. Marine grease FTMFW!









Rear axle will be getting some loving tonight - will post up when I'm done.

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Old 10-12-2012, 12:27 PM   #16
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Nice!
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Old 10-12-2012, 12:34 PM   #17
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Nice!
Thanks man!

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Old 10-12-2012, 01:06 PM   #18
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looking good fink!

keep those cvds lightly oiled..
i oil mine before every outing and theyve lasted a longtime with no issues.
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Old 10-12-2012, 02:06 PM   #19
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looking good fink!

keep those cvds lightly oiled..
i oil mine before every outing and theyve lasted a longtime with no issues.
I was hoping nobody would see....

I do hit them with some oil before heading out, but we run in the water a lot so it only lasts so long. I picked up some water-resistant silicone spray this weekend from Ace that I'm going to give a go. If that doesn't cut it, I'll put my MIPs in and just hit them every 20 minutes or so while I'm out on the trails.

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Old 10-12-2012, 02:42 PM   #20
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i ran mine thru the g6 event with only 1 oiling.

you can dab a lil grease on them if your gonna be in the water alot.
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