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08-01-2012, 02:14 PM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA
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| Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty *** Of all the Wraiths I've owned....this is by far my favorite build. This Wraith is meant to be driven fast and hard on the trail. I really don't care about crawling it, I have my comp trucks for that. I'm naming her Low & Dirty. I wanted this Wraith to be as low as possible while maintaining just a little flex. After buying RTR's when they came out, and a kit...this one was put together from left over parts and the for sale section. I found a new chassis cage and started adding parts over the months. It seems like it took me 4 months to get this one together....the longest build EVER! The battery was left in the rear, stock tray. I find it keeps the truck a little more planted for those quick maneuvers. The rest of the truck (other than the replaced parts), are stock! She finally had her maiden run a few weeks ago at Little Rock City. What a blast! All the guys wanted to drive it. Mod list Electronics Tekin Redline 10.5 turn Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro Hitec 7955-TG servo with Robotronic arm Futaba 4PL Futaba R2006 GS 6 channel RX Wraith RTR light kit 3s lipo Transmission/Drivetrain Axial AR60 Universals MIP Wraith driveshafts Robinson Racing 1pc steel bottom gear Robinson Racing steel idler gear Robinson Racing Slash 56T Gen3 slipper clutch/spur Robinson Racing 16t pinion Supershafty Beefy Top Shaft Brass inserts in motor case Suspension/Chassis DMG taller front shock towers DMG bumper supports Carter Fab rear crossmember with tow point RC4WD rear tow hook Gmade Zero shocks 94mm Rear shock brace, flipped Shock/link mounts (axle), flipped Blingy strong parts R2j Customs upper and lower stainless links with revo rod ends VP Ti steering link VP Ti drag link VP knuckles VP c-hubs VP Rear lockouts VP 3D front and rear diff covers Wheels/tires The Scale Shop Versante 2.2 wheels, lips custom machined by Carter Fab R35 Ripsaws Crawler Innovations Double Deuce closed cell foams front Exterior/Interior Freq-E-Dezigns custom skinz Freq-e-Dezigns custom interior skinz Team3Six seats Custom electronics box/tray Pre-bashed pics: After its first few runs.... Last edited by chicklet; 08-01-2012 at 02:18 PM. |
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08-01-2012, 02:21 PM | #2 |
Metal shaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hog Eye, Texas
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| Re: Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty ***
Looking good young lady
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08-01-2012, 02:24 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA
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08-01-2012, 02:52 PM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shirley
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| Re: Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty ***
what were the tires in the top 2 pics, those are pretty nasty lookin.
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08-01-2012, 03:17 PM | #5 |
E.Y. Designs Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Springfield, OR
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08-01-2012, 03:30 PM | #6 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA
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08-01-2012, 04:04 PM | #7 |
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| Re: Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty ***
Lookin pretty sweet I'm totally diggin the low stance. Hopefully mine will have the locker issues solved by Nats. I'm so looking forward to the day and the night run. Now back to finding a set of lockers I can't destroy See ya soon. Later, Farmer |
08-01-2012, 04:51 PM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Princeton Illinois
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| Re: Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty ***
Looking good...love the wrap |
08-01-2012, 04:59 PM | #9 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Thanks! | |
08-01-2012, 05:20 PM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burque
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| Re: Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty ***
Awsome! This thing does look low and mean.. And the skins are really cool |
08-01-2012, 06:27 PM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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08-01-2012, 06:36 PM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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08-02-2012, 07:20 AM | #13 | ||
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Brass inserts are pressed into the plastic housing so no stripping occurs . I use a little CA glue when pressing the inserts. I get them from McMaster. | ||
08-02-2012, 07:33 AM | #14 |
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| Re: Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty *** nice color choices low & mean look-in good job |
08-02-2012, 07:43 AM | #15 |
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really cool... yeah i like low... NOW GET IT DIRTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!hah... some paddles and tear up the beaches!!! |
08-02-2012, 10:32 AM | #16 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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| Re: Chicklet's Wraith #2 build *** Low & Dirty *** Oh thanks, seen those before but never used them for RC. So you drilled the case slightly and pressed in with tiny drop of CA. I've always had good luck using 3mm machine screws from McMaster in the proper length. Did you do this for ease of repeated threading in/our, better strength or?
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08-02-2012, 10:50 AM | #17 | |
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Wraith looks good. Needs some Colorado pinstriping! | |
08-02-2012, 10:50 AM | #18 | ||
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08-02-2012, 04:26 PM | #19 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: missoula
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Very nice your avatar and wraith i have One similar and they handle pretty well i think!!
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08-02-2012, 04:53 PM | #20 |
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