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craddock35 · 10-20-2011, 11:05 AM

Where can you get that light bar? I saw one on another rig but it didn't say what it was. I have been looking for something like that. Can it run off of 2s? I run 2s and 3s just depends on where I am.

The Violator · 10-21-2011, 08:44 PM

Got the Pro4 out and the Novak 6.5t 550 motor. I would say that the Pro4 might be a tad smoother in the first 10% of trigger pull, but there is no cogging, and I have tons of wheel speed on 3s.

SO at this point I returned kralws pro4 and took one of his 5000 3s 40c batteries. So he is still better off at this point.

On to the wheelspeed. I think it does better donuts than my slash 4x4 and Losi SCTE.

Cableman · 10-21-2011, 09:11 PM

Nice

so that was the 6.5t?
I wonder how my 13.5t ballistic will do, ill have to try the 13 and 14mm rotor!

That pro4 is gotta have some crazy power!

Whats with the toy in the background

michael · 10-21-2011, 09:15 PM

Rig looks nice bro,them donuts get even sweeter with 4ws!

Waiting Dragon · 10-21-2011, 11:13 PM

Very fun donut time Ted!

I bet it jumps well too!

troutbum · 10-22-2011, 12:27 AM

Yeah, where'd you get that awesome light bar, I definitely need one!

4xFord · 10-22-2011, 04:00 PM

Very cool Ted! I was just about to pm you asking about it. Looks like its working really well!

guidetti_angelo · 10-22-2011, 04:31 PM

[QUOTE=The Violator;3340164]Got the Pro4 out and the Novak 6.5t 550 motor. I would say that the Pro4 might be a tad smoother in the first 10% of trigger pull, but there is no cogging, and I have tons of wheel speed on 3s.

SO at this point I returned kralws pro4 and took one of his 5000 3s 40c batteries. So he is still better off at this point.

On to the wheelspeed. I think it does better donuts than my slash 4x4 and Losi SCTE.

very good

video is awesome!
are you able to run some crawl spot with tekin Pro4?
at low speed have you enough thottle control?
now i run ballistic 18.5 12.5 rotor on 3s with goat esc and 20t pinion..

The Violator · 10-23-2011, 10:50 PM

I took the wraith out to the track last night. She would not clear the double, but was fun anyway. I also took it for its first trail ride today with not so great results. She broke a rod end, and kicked both beads on the front tires again. Is anyone else having issues with the ripsaws, or is it just my rc4wd wheels.

craddock35 · 10-24-2011, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Violator

I took the wraith out to the track last night. She would not clear the double, but was fun anyway. I also took it for its first trail ride today with not so great results. She broke a rod end, and kicked both beads on the front tires again. Is anyone else having issues with the ripsaws, or is it just my rc4wd wheels.

Its your RC4WD wheels. They don't like to hold the bead on anything but RC4WD tires from my experience and from what I have heard from other people.

DiEzel · 10-24-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craddock35

Its your RC4WD wheels. They don't like to hold the bead on anything but RC4WD tires from my experience and from what I have heard from other people.

Not just RC4WD Wheels. My VP's are spitting them to. Word is Axial changed the bead last minute.

michael · 10-24-2011, 11:31 AM

Im running R35 ripsaws on .7 slw and havent had one prob with the beads.They were a pain to mount up but holding like a champ.

4xFord · 10-24-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael

Im running R35 ripsaws on .7 slw and havent had one prob with the beads.They were a pain to mount up but holding like a champ.

Same here, took forever to get them seated properly, but once in they are staying there.

Harley · 10-24-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4xFord

Same here, took forever to get them seated properly, but once in they are staying there.

3 times. Pain to mount, strong hold though.

craddock35 · 10-24-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiEzel

Not just RC4WD Wheels. My VP's are spitting them to. Word is Axial changed the bead last minute.

Mine are holding without a problem on my VP wheels. But like has already been said they were a pain to mount right and if they aren't right they will come right out.

CarbonRevo · 10-24-2011, 05:49 PM

Looks like the light bar is one of the LED light kits that can be found at automotive stores for real vehicles. I could be wrong, but it sure does appear that way.

Nice build though!

The Violator · 10-25-2011, 12:19 AM

I am thinking a little dollar store super glue might just help them out. I am tired of every time I drive this breaking down the tires and wheels. I need to try a stiffer foam, the stock foam is ok for crawling, but any speed makes them really lean over. I am thinking f400 foams, I have one pair and will try them as soon as I get time.

The Violator · 11-26-2011, 05:48 PM

A few updates:

I finally got paid from that Kidney I sold. I picked up a set of VP knuckles and chubs. I also put in the VP tranny housing.

Not this VP tranny

This one.

The VP parts fit tight, but they really sturdy up the front end. I had to rethink the steering a little to get all the throw but it works well and is strong.

I also crossed into full blown scale homo and added drivers. Bluntman and Chronic. I am a big Kevin Smith fan and they seemed appropriate. They will need a little cutting to get them in right, but that will be next week at the crawl lab. Once they fit they will get put in with shoe goo and they should never come back out.

The Violator · 08-07-2012, 10:07 PM

A few updates.

I added rear steer,and swapped out wheels and tires. I could not get the bead to hold on the rc4wd wheel, so I glued them. They hold now, but when it was time to switch tires, a new set of wheels was added to the mix. VP wheels and rc4wd tires were needed. Also I hit up John at Fubar and he cut me some bead lock rings, and some spacer rings to make sure the tires hold the bead. As always fit and finish on his stuff was perfect. Add in some colored screws and the bling is complete.

I also added rear steer. I really do not think it is worth the hassle. But I have it, so I will keep it for now.

The only real issue I had was torque twist. The extra power was fun for wheelies, but it wanted to almost throw itself over. I know there is lots of voo doo about this and that but I thought there might be a better way to fix the problem instead of band aid the issue. Counter rotating drives shafts are the answer, at least in my opinion.

So far so good. The torque twist is gone. I am excited to try it out in a slow moving comp 2.2s rig.

Farmer · 08-08-2012, 04:42 AM

Wheels, tires, and rings looks sick. Looks like I need to get a hold of John.

Later,
Farmer

08-07-2012, 10:07 PM	#39
The Violator RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters Posts: 1,836	Re: The Violators Wraith build A few updates. I added rear steer,and swapped out wheels and tires. I could not get the bead to hold on the rc4wd wheel, so I glued them. They hold now, but when it was time to switch tires, a new set of wheels was added to the mix. VP wheels and rc4wd tires were needed. Also I hit up John at Fubar and he cut me some bead lock rings, and some spacer rings to make sure the tires hold the bead. As always fit and finish on his stuff was perfect. Add in some colored screws and the bling is complete. I also added rear steer. I really do not think it is worth the hassle. But I have it, so I will keep it for now. The only real issue I had was torque twist. The extra power was fun for wheelies, but it wanted to almost throw itself over. I know there is lots of voo doo about this and that but I thought there might be a better way to fix the problem instead of band aid the issue. Counter rotating drives shafts are the answer, at least in my opinion. So far so good. The torque twist is gone. I am excited to try it out in a slow moving comp 2.2s rig.

08-08-2012, 04:42 AM	#40
Farmer RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 1,773	Re: The Violators Wraith build Wheels, tires, and rings looks sick. Looks like I need to get a hold of John. Later, Farmer

10-20-2011, 11:05 AM	#21
craddock35 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chilton Posts: 1,622	Where can you get that light bar? I saw one on another rig but it didn't say what it was. I have been looking for something like that. Can it run off of 2s? I run 2s and 3s just depends on where I am.

10-21-2011, 08:44 PM	#22
The Violator RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters Posts: 1,836	Got the Pro4 out and the Novak 6.5t 550 motor. I would say that the Pro4 might be a tad smoother in the first 10% of trigger pull, but there is no cogging, and I have tons of wheel speed on 3s. SO at this point I returned kralws pro4 and took one of his 5000 3s 40c batteries. So he is still better off at this point. On to the wheelspeed. I think it does better donuts than my slash 4x4 and Losi SCTE.

10-21-2011, 09:11 PM	#23
Cableman Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 347	Nice so that was the 6.5t? I wonder how my 13.5t ballistic will do, ill have to try the 13 and 14mm rotor! That pro4 is gotta have some crazy power! Whats with the toy in the background

10-21-2011, 09:15 PM	#24
michael Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: houston Posts: 586	Rig looks nice bro,them donuts get even sweeter with 4ws!

10-21-2011, 11:13 PM	#25
Waiting Dragon RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AT THE DRAGON'S LAIR Posts: 1,319	Very fun donut time Ted! I bet it jumps well too!

10-22-2011, 12:27 AM	#26
troutbum Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 108	Yeah, where'd you get that awesome light bar, I definitely need one!

10-22-2011, 04:00 PM	#27
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	Very cool Ted! I was just about to pm you asking about it. Looks like its working really well!

10-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#28
guidetti_angelo Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 544	[QUOTE=The Violator;3340164]Got the Pro4 out and the Novak 6.5t 550 motor. I would say that the Pro4 might be a tad smoother in the first 10% of trigger pull, but there is no cogging, and I have tons of wheel speed on 3s. SO at this point I returned kralws pro4 and took one of his 5000 3s 40c batteries. So he is still better off at this point. On to the wheelspeed. I think it does better donuts than my slash 4x4 and Losi SCTE. very good video is awesome! are you able to run some crawl spot with tekin Pro4? at low speed have you enough thottle control? now i run ballistic 18.5 12.5 rotor on 3s with goat esc and 20t pinion..

10-23-2011, 10:50 PM	#29
The Violator RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters Posts: 1,836	I took the wraith out to the track last night. She would not clear the double, but was fun anyway. I also took it for its first trail ride today with not so great results. She broke a rod end, and kicked both beads on the front tires again. Is anyone else having issues with the ripsaws, or is it just my rc4wd wheels.

10-24-2011, 11:31 AM	#32
michael Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: houston Posts: 586	Im running R35 ripsaws on .7 slw and havent had one prob with the beads.They were a pain to mount up but holding like a champ.

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10-24-2011, 05:49 PM	#36
CarbonRevo Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1	Looks like the light bar is one of the LED light kits that can be found at automotive stores for real vehicles. I could be wrong, but it sure does appear that way. Nice build though!

10-25-2011, 12:19 AM	#37
The Violator RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters Posts: 1,836	I am thinking a little dollar store super glue might just help them out. I am tired of every time I drive this breaking down the tires and wheels. I need to try a stiffer foam, the stock foam is ok for crawling, but any speed makes them really lean over. I am thinking f400 foams, I have one pair and will try them as soon as I get time.

11-26-2011, 05:48 PM	#38
The Violator RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters Posts: 1,836	A few updates: I finally got paid from that Kidney I sold. I picked up a set of VP knuckles and chubs. I also put in the VP tranny housing. Not this VP tranny This one. The VP parts fit tight, but they really sturdy up the front end. I had to rethink the steering a little to get all the throw but it works well and is strong. I also crossed into full blown scale homo and added drivers. Bluntman and Chronic. I am a big Kevin Smith fan and they seemed appropriate. They will need a little cutting to get them in right, but that will be next week at the crawl lab. Once they fit they will get put in with shoe goo and they should never come back out.

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