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12-16-2018, 05:31 PM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| First crawler build in 6 years
I’m a touring car racer. But I’ve had crawlers in the past. Last one being a Losi comp crawler. A few of my friends have recently gotten back into crawling. So of coarse I had to get one. I chose to get the Raw builders kit. I planned to keep it mostly stock. That didn’t last long. Only thing left from the kit is the frame rails and tranny case. List of parts: Vanquish shock hoops Vanquish rockjock axles front is over drivin with HR 27T 8T gears TRX-4 aluminum GTS shocks Incision machined gears Incision center drive shaft Incision Method MR307 aluminum headlocks Pit bull Rockbeast XL tires Samix titanium high clearance links SSD brass knuckles Hobbywing AXE FOC ESC with 2300kv brushless motor Savox SA-1283sg Servo Went with a Axial Trail Hancho body [IMG]http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/Macadaeg_55/F436BCC5-9BB 0-4B77-9294-27ABED3DE536.jpeg[/IMG] |
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12-22-2018, 09:23 AM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years |
12-22-2018, 10:57 AM | #3 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
The 5347 link ends are a little to short for the steering links so I used 5525 ends and cut to length. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by team green; 12-22-2018 at 11:00 AM. |
12-22-2018, 04:43 PM | #4 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Got bored today. Decided to hack up my Jeep Mighty body. Not sure if I like it though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12-23-2018, 10:31 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,Michigan
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
I love the jeep body!
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12-24-2018, 05:32 AM | #6 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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12-28-2018, 05:16 PM | #7 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Some brass parts came in today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12-29-2018, 12:20 PM | #8 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
I’d rather be crawling.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-03-2019, 07:28 AM | #9 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Finally settled on a body. Went with a Proline Cherokee body. I know there’s plenty of them out there. But I trimmed it my way to get it extra low. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-03-2019, 07:25 PM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Added a stinger to the rear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-12-2019, 05:50 PM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Fun day at Bean Hollow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-15-2019, 11:15 AM | #12 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Nice build! Looks great. What are your thoughts on the HobbyWing AXE system?
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01-15-2019, 05:24 PM | #13 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years Quote:
That being said I am very happy with it. Before I fired it up I installed the latest firmware. I heard the old one had some issues. The low end is very smooth no stall at all. I mainly crawl slow technical type courses so it works for me. I did have to setup the ESC setting's to where I liked it. I can post my settings if you like. The only thing that I do not like is lack of initial punch. It has punch it just has a lag. Iv'e tried different setting but it still lags a little. The 2300kv motor is not fast but good enough for trailing which I don't do. It has a good amount of torque which is what I prefer for crawling. | |
01-16-2019, 03:06 PM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Melbourne Australia
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Awesome Truck! love seeing things done right |
01-17-2019, 08:17 PM | #15 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
I know some of you guy’s frown on a dig. I put one in my rig anyways. I actually forgot I ordered it. It’s been back ordered for awhile. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-19-2019, 07:35 PM | #16 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Team GSPEED LCG chassis. Maybe I’ll just save this for another build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
01-26-2019, 06:03 PM | #17 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Instead of starting a new thread I’m going to post my new build here. The latest craze in my area is a lite weight class 1 size tire rig with insane HP. I’m going to try and attempt to build one. I want to keep it under 3 and a half pounds. Starting with a Team GSPEED V2 chassis and a Raw Builders Kit. I got it all mocked up just figuring out what to order. I will be using the one piece axles that’s all I know so far. Any help with a lite weight rig is much appreciated. Never built one before. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
02-20-2019, 07:29 AM | #18 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nor-cal
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Haven’t posted much lately. Waiting for parts for the lite-weight build. My Dlux Ham Berger transmission came in. Was able to install it. But that’s it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
02-20-2019, 09:00 AM | #19 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh-ish vicinity
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Very nice setup so far. I'm working on the lightweight build concept too but in more of a C2 style. I went with the Brazin G10 chassis and Dlux trans then 3D printed my own bumpers and sliders, that whole setup only weights about 2 oz more than a bare set of Axial rails. It is a different sort of fun trying to cut weight to the bare minimum than the typical 22 lb all brass truck rolling around these days. The thing I found that can widely vary in weight are tires. For example, PL Hyrax with PL 2 stage foams were about 2 oz less per than the Voodoos (with no foam) I planned on running. That is 1/2 pound of weight just based on tire choice. Also, there is a bunch of weight to be saved with electronics. Switching the servo and ESC to something with a plastic case could save quite a bit of weight. Also since the truck is going to be so light, it will be easier on the battery so a smaller pack could be used and runtime will still be respectable. Buying new electronics has a pretty low weight reduction per dollar spent return but it is something to look at if you maximized everything else. |
02-20-2019, 09:11 AM | #20 |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
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| Re: First crawler build in 6 years
Nice builds team green! I too have been thinking about a lightweight rig. Just not sure which way to go. Subscribed! Can't wait to see more! |
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