DRIVNMF Builds, (cough), the Axial Jeep Wrangler G6

[DRIVNMF]

Thanks for following along, I have a couple of errands to run before I hit the road to Las Vegas for this,



If you have never wheeled the Logandale OHV are just outside of Vegas, do it! SEMA just ended and the Hump and Bump trail run took place there. Hell, I even flopped my crawler there.

The rock is insane and for scale adventure with your scx10 or G-Ride of choice, you literally have days of driving!!!

I will be wrenching and G6'n over the weekend.

[VP Dan]

hay parker you need to just send it to mike at least then you know it will run and be built right when it done let us know and we will gather up some G6 OGs to teach you how to drive again

[English Steve]

Man mines built already! slacker! Just waiting on electrics to turn up and sticker the body

[4by4]

Originally Posted by DRIVNMF

brokennib, here is your first tool pic!



Can you spot the most important tool in this pic?

hahaha - this might be the funniest build thread I've ever seen - brilliant photo, you don't realize what's really going on until you scroll down, then BAM

i've had the G6 wrangler pre-ordered since it was announced, I cannot wait to get it ! Awesome rig Parker !!!! I've also broke the bank on some G6 upgrades !!! can't wait to attend an event (Canada or Australia in 2014???)

[zonkerd]

WOW parker way to go doing a build!!!!!!!this should be a great thread, always fun when buildnmofo is in the house. p.s don't forget to wipe

[zonkerd]

Originally Posted by zonkerd

WOW parker way to go doing a build!!!!!!!this should be a great thread, always fun when buildnmofo is in the house. p.s don't forget to wipe

also mike don't get jealous and start posting pics of you rig....you angry little man

[hotwheels000]

Parker, take a 14 hour road trip,build it in the front seat whilts going 60, get up hear to the PNW like last time you did that and kick arse with a untested ride and a driver that hasnt slept in days.....



I thought the most important tool was the one reading the directions

[nissan_driver24]

Originally Posted by zonkerd

also mike don't get jealous and start posting pics of you rig....you angry little man

Far from jealous bro, I'm just offering Parker support/help that he needs. You know I'm tired of seeing him and his rig so far behind me or I mean the finish line. LOL

BTW Parker the picture of you reading on the pot is just too funny, have fun at Vegas I wish I was able to make it.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Count me in for seeing some new builds on this new g6 ride..

[Helicopter Len]

I'm following, thinking of getting one of these for the bride.

[GCRad1]

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[Trump1]

Originally Posted by DRIVNMF

I need building intervention. I am not a builder. As a matter of fact, I am a build thread virgin. The good thing about that is I am open for all advice, constructive criticism, and laugh all you want, because I will have no idea why you are laughing.

I more than happy to be a part of popping your cherry. And glad that your open to all advice and construction criticism because I like coming up with ideas/mods and sharing them to those whom are receptive and open to new ideas.

I like your idea of lengthening the wheelbase.

[Natedog]

Sweet can't wait to see your build rendition Parker!

[DRIVNMF]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Count me in for seeing some new builds on this new g6 ride..

FRENCHBLUE72 I am all aboot (props to the Canadian G6'ers) new stuff.

Originally Posted by Helicopter Len

I'm following, thinking of getting one of these for the bride.

Len, You can't go wrong there, the RECON G6 Drivin' Divas are growing at each G6! Take care of that Dodge!

Originally Posted by GCRad1

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Uh OH! I had a boom box like that back in the day. Mine came with the option of linoleum or cardboard. I choose linoleum, it rained to much in St. Louis and break dancing on wet cardboard is like swimming in mash potatoes.

Originally Posted by Trump1

I more than happy to be a part of popping your cherry. And glad that your open to all advice and construction criticism because I like coming up with ideas/mods and sharing them to those whom are receptive and open to new ideas.

Great! I have one...I want to run cree led's in the round roll cage lights. I really dig led light bars, but this Wrangler G6 looks too rad with the round lights to replace them with a light bar. Any ideas would be highly appreciated.

I liked the way badger lined his light buckets with foil stuff.

I like your idea of lengthening the wheelbase.

Me too, but lengthening is tricky. Too much and it's like slaloming a station wagon.

Originally Posted by Natedog

Sweet can't wait to see your build rendition Parker!

Well Thank You, Natedog, it is about to commence!

[DRIVNMF]

I always heard the cliche, "too many pokers in the fire". I am still not sure how that applies to me, since multi-tasking is the new mediation. I found that by multi-tasking and completing everything quicker, I had more time to relax. It didn't work very well, because I always have something to do next.

I changed my method of meditation. I started wearing Vibram Five Finger shoes. I love them.



Then I started riding the mtb again, it has been an adventure. There are mountains in Nevada. I now know what that little ring in the front is for. Going up, sucks, but the down is OH HELL YEAH!


But what relaxes me the most his Yoga. Don't laugh. If Diamond Dallas Page can do yoga, then I will try it.

[DRIVNMF]

So off to Las Vegas with the Axial Jeep Wrangler in tow. I watched episode 2 of Rivas Concepts Garage and watched Anthony Rivas cut up an Axial Dingo body for the interior. You can watch it, too;



Who better to learn how to cut the lexan body of the Wrangler G6.

Anthony Rivas of Rivas Concepts, http://www.facebook.com/#!/RivasConcepts gave me some great tips and these special scissors, but he said was the most important to do was relax. Relax and cut slow. Making a mistake could ruin the body.

Cool, I can do this. Relax and mutli-task. I'm damn near a pro at both, so off the hills I go.

I kept with the stock body lines. I want to get the body mounted as a roller and test flex an steering. Especailly the rear steering. I had one problem, I left the special scissors, so I stopped at the dollar store and picked up a pair.

Here I am relaxing and cutting out the body in my best Vrksasana pose.

[DRIVNMF]

After I got both bodies, mine and the Wrangler G6 focused. I assummed the Sukhasana for beginners pose. To breathe and think of a name for the Wrangler G6


I thought of a name. I was inspired by redsawacs's "G6 Jedi" reference.

[House]

Originally Posted by DRIVNMF

But what relaxes me the most his Yoga. Don't laugh.

Very inspirational, Parker. And I thought the only good thing about Yoga was hot chicks in Yoga pants...

[DRIVNMF]

The name of the my Axial Jeep Wrangler G6 is...

" Yoda MacNasty"

Yoda's first name was a RC Soup exclusive. Check out the article by Kid Kaos; http://www.rcsoup.com/2013/11/the-in...r-of-recon-g6/

But as I was sitting there, meditating, it dawned on me. This scissors would have worked better with this damn plastic off.




Now that the body is cut, I have to decide paint scheme. I have an idea. More on this later. Tomorrow I think it is chassis time!

[DRIVNMF]

Originally Posted by House

Very inspirational, Parker. And I thought the only good thing about Yoga was hot chicks in Yoga pants...

Did I forget to mention, that is the "inspirational" part of Yoga!