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frdtrkguy

07-06-2012 10:45 PM

Terra-Wraith now with MIP mod

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Or.. How to eff up a perfectly good Exo :ror:

Well My boy's 1.9 Wraith needed to be disassembled and cleaned and I needed a project.. Im not a big go fast guy.. Soooo.. How about a 2.2 exo Wraith IFS/IRS.. Why not!! Ill post pics here as it goes.

I got the EXO on a trade and it had the axial CVD's front and rear so Ill see if they'll hold up to some torque. The stock direct drive set-up does'nt have enough gear reduction so in goes an axial tranny. Ill be using Maxx shafts and spooling the f/r diffs.

Got a little done today:

The rails Ill use to attach the Wraith frame and a bunch of deleted exo crap..

TNCrawler

07-07-2012 07:48 AM

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Holy bucket of parts batman....i will keep an eye on this one!

frdtrkguy

07-07-2012 06:20 PM

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Well, I got the steering sorted out. When the plastic tub sides are removed the steering post mounts have to be fabbed. I also made another steering rack 'cause the stock one did'nt quite work and it was flemsy as hell.. The new rack is 1/8 steel.

I still have alot of work to do..

frdtrkguy

07-08-2012 05:06 PM

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Got the diffs locked old school style and the Wraith frame mounted to the Exo chassis plate. I still need to work on f/r bulkhead braces and trans upgrades & driveshafts..

ik632

07-08-2012 07:25 PM

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I've been waiting for someone to do this project. I think before the Terra came out some folks were putting the Slash 4x4 front and rear end on the Wraith tube frame. Can't wait to see the stance when you get further along.

frdtrkguy

07-08-2012 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ik632 (Post 3814188)

Thanks!

I think these kinds of builds are rare 'cause the exo is so damn expensive.

The more I work on it the more I like it. I may throw my pro4 system at it and use it as my primary rig. Im just waiting on parts now so I can get er done!

ik632

07-09-2012 02:22 PM

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I think they are also rare because every build I've seen where someone recommends an IRS people get all upset. Some times you just have to build it for the sake of building it :D

frdtrkguy

07-09-2012 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ik632 (Post 3815265)

I think they are also rare because every build I've seen where someone recommends an IRS people get all upset. Some times you just have to build it for the sake of building it :D

True, I don't expect any kind of performance advantage by using IFS/IRS. Im well aware of their downfalls. I'm just trying to break the same ole Wraith mold and I thought it would be a fun build.

frdtrkguy

07-09-2012 06:25 PM

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Fabbed a brace for the front bulkhead/steering posts. When the tranny and driveshafts are in I'll run a big turnbuckle from the fabbed brace to the chassis plate to properly brace the front end.

frdtrkguy

07-09-2012 07:26 PM

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Got the Ripsaws mounted to some black 5 stars.. Track width is 11.5 at ride height.

savagebeast

07-09-2012 08:33 PM

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wow, awesome travel, looks like it could take some huge hits! super cool! can't wait to see more

TNCrawler

07-09-2012 08:59 PM

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This thing is gonna be sweet......i love it when people think WAY outside the box.....subscribed!!!

frdtrkguy

07-09-2012 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by savagebeast (Post 3815786)

wow, awesome travel, looks like it could take some huge hits! super cool! can't wait to see more

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Originally Posted by TNCrawler (Post 3815835)

This thing is gonna be sweet......i love it when people think WAY outside the box.....subscribed!!!

Thanks guys! I'm excited to get it going :)

ik632

07-10-2012 08:19 AM

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Yeah, you've made some really nice progress. Any thoughts on what motor you're going to run? I'm guessing the Pro4 based on your sig.

frdtrkguy

07-10-2012 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ik632 (Post 3816433)

Yeah, you've made some really nice progress. Any thoughts on what motor you're going to run? I'm guessing the Pro4 based on your sig.

The wraith I originally parted out to build this had a 45t on 2s. But, I dont see that combo doing this thing any justice. It'll probably end up with the pro4 3300 on 3s.

VP Dan

07-10-2012 12:43 PM

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hay chris seats are in the mail "thumbsup"

frdtrkguy

07-10-2012 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dan w (Post 3816711)

hay chris seats are in the mail "thumbsup"

Thanks buddy, you are awesome "thumbsup"

fernando

07-10-2012 03:56 PM

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That's a serious looking rig you have there my friend."thumbsup"

frdtrkguy

07-10-2012 11:29 PM

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Got the drivetrain in place. The rear shaft was a little too long so I trimmed it. Bad idea... I did'nt know that the female end was'nt splined all the way through so after the trim I ended up with about 1/16th on spline engagement. So... I figured the length and welded it :mrgreen:

frdtrkguy

07-11-2012 08:02 PM

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The roller is about done. I got the front and rear diffs braced and added aluminum c's, knuckles and steering rack. Also 4mm turnbuckles w/ revo rodends. Im ready to start work on the Wraith topper.

Szczerba

07-11-2012 08:24 PM

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Coming along nicely!

I just put longer shocks on the front end of my Exo-Wraith and that front Exo IFS droops out alot with no binding. Yours goes alot further than mine so I should be good to go.

frdtrkguy

07-11-2012 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Szczerba (Post 3818685)

Coming along nicely!

I just put longer shocks on the front end of my Exo-Wraith and that front Exo IFS droops out alot with no binding. Yours goes alot further than mine so I should be good to go.

Yeah, it droops out nicely but it does have some bump steer that I'm gonna try'n tune out.

I've been watching your build too, it looks good "thumbsup"

frdtrkguy

07-12-2012 08:21 PM

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She is a runner. Im pretty pleased. It didnt do quite as well on the rocks as my solid axled rig but it wasnt too bad and the independent suspension takes a slightly different driving style. Ill get some pics when I get er skinned and the details fnished up. I was worried about the cvd durability but they are holding after 2 packs in the rocks. So far so good.

frdtrkguy

07-13-2012 06:39 PM

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G6 Ready 8)

Still looking for some aluminum beadlocks that'll keep my track width around 12 inches.

frdtrkguy

07-15-2012 03:21 PM

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Trail test revealed some weakness. The CVD's held up well until I got the right front tire wedged then SNAP! Broke the stub at the cross pin. Hopefully someone will step up with some HD replacements. Rig worked good otherwise.

patchettdestruc

08-01-2012 09:08 AM

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looks sick Chris8) can't what to see it in person in a couple of weeks"thumbsup"

RootBreaker

08-01-2012 09:13 AM

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Nice!!!!

frdtrkguy

08-01-2012 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by patchettdestruc (Post 3849437)

looks sick Chris8) can't what to see it in person in a couple of weeks"thumbsup"

Thanks bud and get well soon ;-)

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Originally Posted by RootBreaker (Post 3849440)

Nice!!!!

Thanks!! It has been a blast to drive. It is equally at home turning laps on my off road track or hittin some lines in the rocks.

frdtrkguy

08-11-2012 02:58 PM

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A new look. Proline EB..

Teejay

08-11-2012 03:13 PM

Man thats a pretty wicked lookin ride! Now we need some video!!

KauseKaos

08-20-2012 04:51 PM

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thats basically what i want. A EXO under the wraiths cage and interior

frdtrkguy

08-20-2012 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Teejay (Post 3865776)

Man thats a pretty wicked lookin ride! Now we need some video!!

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by KauseKaos (Post 3878895)

thats basically what i want. A EXO under the wraiths cage and interior

Get busy :mrgreen:

The only weakness I have found are the dogbones and cvd's..

VP should have a fix for that in the form of VVD's.. Fingers crossed!!

KauseKaos

08-20-2012 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by frdtrkguy (Post 3879141)

Thanks!!

Get busy :mrgreen:

The only weakness I have found are the dogbones and cvd's..

VP should have a fix for that in the form of VVD's.. Fingers crossed!!

Whos knows maybe i'll try to make one with ebay parts after I get my normal wraith started.

NCT_Guy

08-22-2012 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by frdtrkguy (Post 3815665)

Got the Ripsaws mounted to some black 5 stars.. Track width is 11.5 at ride height.

Great thought out rig! What was the wheel you used to fit over the EXO spindles? I am trying to just run 2.2 on my sons EXO for better ground clearance and the RTR wheels didn't fit. I don't want to run spacers.

Chili

08-22-2012 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NCT_Guy (Post 3881167)

titus 2.2's have just enough clearance, they're also a good option if you want beadlocks.

frdtrkguy

08-22-2012 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chili (Post 3881214)

titus 2.2's have just enough clearance, they're also a good option if you want beadlocks.

Those will make your width wide as fawk which is ok for bashing or running around the track but mine is inteded to be used as a trail rig and G6'n.

I have found that a width more than 12" is not practical for trail'n and the scrub radius kills the steering ability which already sucks on the exo compaired to the stock Wraith front axle.

All that being said, I love this rig and cant wait for the VP VVD's!!!

Beest

08-23-2012 06:26 PM

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That sir, is badass!

NCT_Guy

08-23-2012 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chili (Post 3881214)

titus 2.2's have just enough clearance, they're also a good option if you want beadlocks.

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Originally Posted by frdtrkguy (Post 3881230)

The wheels I started with are hpi 5 stars intended for their super sedans, they're 2.2's with alot of offset and barely clear the knuckles. I just switched to RC4WD Hitman beadlocks. They made my track too wide so I had Sniper from Sniper fab here on RCC build me a set of custom pin mount hubs to get my width back to where it was. Now Im about 11.5 when the front is drooped and exactly 12" wide at ride height.

Those will make your width wide as fawk which is ok for bashing or running around the track but mine is inteded to be used as a trail rig and G6'n.

I have found that a width more than 12" is not practical for trail'n and the scrub radius kills the steering ability which already sucks on the exo compaired to the stock Wraith front axle.

All that being said, I love this rig and cant wait for the VP VVD's!!!

Thanks guys for the info, I have a couple more projects to finish and then I am going to get 2.2's for the EXO's"thumbsup"

frdtrkguy

08-23-2012 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Beest (Post 3883714)

That sir, is badass!

Thanks, I like it :mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by NCT_Guy (Post 3883835)

Thanks guys for the info, I have a couple more projects to finish and then I am going to get 2.2's for the EXO's"thumbsup"

Anytime "thumbsup"

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Originally Posted by JKJEDI (Post 3883872)

I totally dig it man! Nice job!

Thanks!!

sniper

08-24-2012 04:24 PM

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truck looks great.
nice work, looks like a blast to drive"thumbsup"

looking forward to seeing the new rims on it.

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