Harley's Axial Wraith Build - Jimmy's 4x4 Ultra 4 KOH Style

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Birdreynolds is going the way of Burt Reynolds. I'll make the switch.

Thanks man, go put your name in here Giveaway - Set of Hot Bodies Tires (Your Choice)

[MattPM0000]

Ok, I have read The Beginners Guide front to back, Motor and ESC choice sticky and this one TWICE full through. Not to mention the programming of my 4PL. I am still on my quest to build my wraith without posting one question. Your stickies and this build have helped me out to do it all. I have never before done ANYTHING in the RC world so it has been a fun an interesting learning experience. I'm hoping to be done this weekend. Just waiting on a few VP parts and the Supershafty top shaft and I should be good to go. Thanks again. And keep putting out info and updates. Some of us actually read them compare to asking you the same thing over and over.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by MattPM0000

Ok, I have read The Beginners Guide front to back, Motor and ESC choice sticky and this one TWICE full through. Not to mention the programming of my 4PL. I am still on my quest to build my wraith without posting one question. Your stickies and this build have helped me out to do it all. I have never before done ANYTHING in the RC world so it has been a fun an interesting learning experience. I'm hoping to be done this weekend. Just waiting on a few VP parts and the Supershafty top shaft and I should be good to go. Thanks again. And keep putting out info and updates. Some of us actually read them compare to asking you the same thing over and over.

If you read everything I can't imagine how many times you read the same questions asked!

Hope your's comes out how you like it!

[Bulldog]

Originally Posted by MattPM0000

Ok, I have read The Beginners Guide front to back, Motor and ESC choice sticky and this one TWICE full through. Not to mention the programming of my 4PL. I am still on my quest to build my wraith without posting one question. Your stickies and this build have helped me out to do it all. I have never before done ANYTHING in the RC world so it has been a fun an interesting learning experience. I'm hoping to be done this weekend. Just waiting on a few VP parts and the Supershafty top shaft and I should be good to go. Thanks again. And keep putting out info and updates. Some of us actually read them compare to asking you the same thing over and over.

So refreshing to see this post!

[K.Hess]

Originally Posted by MattPM0000

Ok, I have read The Beginners Guide front to back, Motor and ESC choice sticky and this one TWICE full through. Not to mention the programming of my 4PL. I am still on my quest to build my wraith without posting one question. Your stickies and this build have helped me out to do it all. I have never before done ANYTHING in the RC world so it has been a fun an interesting learning experience. I'm hoping to be done this weekend. Just waiting on a few VP parts and the Supershafty top shaft and I should be good to go. Thanks again. And keep putting out info and updates. Some of us actually read them compare to asking you the same thing over and over.

I also have been trying not to fill the forum with the same question over and over again. I have found (most of the time) the question will be asked and answered if you just keep reading. And as long as the budget allows i hope to have a running wraith by the end of July.

[Harley]

Got some new parts in over the last two days...

New VP CVD's to test,



A bunch of Crawler Innovations foams to test.

[CarterFab]

You're gonna love the foams. Completely changes every handling aspect in a positive way.


Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

[Harley]

Originally Posted by CarterFab

You're gonna love the foams. Completely changes every handling aspect in a positive way.


Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

I have used them before, just never put them in this Wraith. I have all the sizes and firmness's now though so it will allow me to tune better to the weight of it.

[MattPM0000]

Geez, let a guy at least catch up a little bit... Haha.
But nice... Any prediction on how the VP's will differ in usable angel and durability?
I am almost done with my build to get it running but I'll be very interested in which foam setup you choose. I haven't really looked into preferred foams just yet so this is pretty much perfect timing!

[Bulldog]

Do you at least keep a little Christmas tree up to put all your free presents under?

Keep us posted on the performance reviews.

[Maddog Madigan]

Update on installing the xvd's would be great. Always look forward to your updates!

[VP Dan]

Originally Posted by Maddog Madigan

Update on installing the xvd's would be great. Always look forward to your updates!

they bolt right in

[bagged86]

Hey Harley when are you gonna update your build setup sheet on page one? JW

[Harley]

I beat on the truck HARD yesterday to test the CVD's. I didn't take pics of the install because it was so easy. However I will have the chance to take pics again now because of what happened yesterday...

While attempting to brake the shafts with the Pro4 I decided to jump this 11lb truck off some stairs. I heard a snap and the truck locked up. Figured that would do it. However, what broke was not the axles, it was my front ring and pinion. The hit was so hard I instantly felt like a total idiot for doing it.

I bent the knuckle arm and the screw holding it on I think. I cant remove the screw so that is my theory. I need to inspect the chassis and see if I did any damage there, something had to bend.

So the CVD's get my approval and VP is going to move forward without any changes. You guys better buy a bunch to cover the repair bill I'm about to send Steve.

[4xFord]

I would love to know the max operating angle of those VP CVD's.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by 4xFord

I would love to know the max operating angle of those VP CVD's.

They tell me it's 50 degrees. I did not measure it because I don't have the clearance to use that much angle. So I cannot personally confirm.

[doublej]

You get a FAIL for doing that without video! Really???

[Harley]

Originally Posted by doublej

You get a FAIL for doing that without video! Really???

Jim also yelled at me for it. It was about 109 here yesterday though and with the 79% relative humidity I was in no mood to setup angles. If I would have I probably would have thought it through and NOT done that stupid jump though.

I blame it on the heat.

[tom@vp]

Originally Posted by Harley

They tell me it's 50 degrees. I did not measure it because I don't have the clearance to use that much angle. So I cannot personally confirm.

50 degrees, 36 minutes, 48 seconds or 50.6133 is what I'm getting on the Optical Comparator..

[Harley]

Originally Posted by tom@vp

50 degrees, 36 minutes, 48 seconds or 50.6133 is what I'm getting on the Optical Comparator..

You know, Give or take a ten thousandth of a degree...