Billj"s G6 Build

[dwblue00]

I was really looking at that crossmember and that part could be totally redesigned to allow clearance to the servo horn and endlinks as well as allow the battery placement up front. From the looks of it, that part isn't under that much stress. So I have to ask......AXIAL.....are you listening??

[billj]

Originally Posted by dwblue00

I was really looking at that crossmember and that part could be totally redesigned to allow clearance to the servo horn and endlinks as well as allow the battery placement up front. From the looks of it, that part isn't under that much stress. So I have to ask......AXIAL.....are you listening??

I agree with you completely Im thnking of finding some 1/2" wide flat aluminum and just raising the the whole thing up

[stelerzman]

Looks good Bill. Keep hackin' away.

[billj]

Originally Posted by stelerzman

Looks good Bill. Keep hackin' away.

Hack n Slash baby Waiting for paint to dry right now. Taking a little break.

[stelerzman]

[C*H*U*D]

So where's the paint? Or is it still raining?

[ski29mike]

I used the JR plate and deleted that cross member all together.

[billj]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

So where's the paint? Or is it still raining?

no rain,finally. Got the paint on. Just need to trim the body tonight after work.

Originally Posted by ski29mike

I used the JR plate and deleted that cross member all together.

I really like that Battery plate.
Where can I get one

[stelerzman]

I bet you'd have no problem making one your self.

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by billj

Well after years of fighting the scaler bug, I have gotten a G6. Gonna start with the kit, some hardened gears (front/rear/tranny), w/p sidewinder v3, brood 40t motor, hitec 7950, 2s batteries. Any advice or help is always welcomed.

Wow! Sounds like you fought the good fight. Good choice going with a G6.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by billj

...., 2s batteries. Any advice or help is always welcomed.

Skip 2s and go to 3s it's that much better in every respect. 20/87 is great gearing for SCX with that motor.....on 3s.

[billj]

Well after messing with this for a while, i decided to scrap the crossmember and build something that will clear the servo horn.
from this stupid desgn that axial puts out




to this, a quick fix (for now). it clears everything, and still supports the battery. This is until i make or buy a different battery mount.

[dwblue00]

There ya go! looks like that will work!

[Trump1]

I made my own battery holder.

[billj]

well got the body mounted. I didnt put on the light bar because a friend is sending me a different one.

[stelerzman]

Now we're talkin'. It's about time you started using your noggin'

Great job Bill.

[ski29mike]

Originally Posted by billj

no rain,finally. Got the paint on. Just need to trim the body tonight after work.

I really like that Battery plate.
Where can I get one

You can get it at RPP or JevneRacing.com

[Trump1]

Nice color choice. Coincidentally, I just finished my Jeep JK and painted it Candy Blue.

Here another picture of the battery holder I made. This picture shows the brackets and how it's mounted.



If you're interested I have more pictures and a How to here.

[billj]

Originally Posted by Trump1

Nice color choice. Coincidentally, I just finished my Jeep JK and painted it Candy Blue.

Here another picture of the battery holder I made. This picture shows the brackets and how it's mounted.



If you're interested I have more pictures and a How to here.

Thanks for the info Trump1 Just read through your thread, tons of great info in there. Your jk looks amazing. Coincidentally heres what i picked up at Ace Hdw, on the way home from work. Im gonna make a battery/elec tray.

[Trump1]

Originally Posted by billj

Thanks for the info Trump1 Just read through your thread, tons of great info in there. Your jk looks amazing. Coincidentally heres what i picked up at Ace Hdw, on the way home from work. Im gonna make a battery/elec tray.

Thank you for commenting on my Jeep.

The battery holder is simple and effective. It places the battery low and near the center. I know you'll do a good job on yours.