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rbgerrish · 09-23-2011, 12:11 PM

Mmmmmmmm! This Wraith will be merged with my RTR Wraith to become my new Class 3 Comp Scaler.

Some extra Goodies:

Stickyyyyyyy!

johnnyh66 · 09-23-2011, 12:14 PM

Are you gonna do some of your kick azz custom work?

rbgerrish · 09-23-2011, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Are you gonna do some of your kick azz custom work?

I'm going to build the kit up stock, then begin to modify it to meet my Class 3 needs!

Rook82 · 09-23-2011, 03:09 PM

Couple o questions. Does the kit come with the stickier compound of Ripsaws? or are they the same as the rtr version? I see them in the picture of extra goodies so I am assuming you just got an extra set of the better compound. And if they are the basic harder compound, are they not mounted to the wheels (do they come unglued)?

I also see some aluminum links in the extra goodies pic. I was thinking the kit would come with them. Are the kit versions aluminum and you just got a different size for wheelbase adjustment?

And cool on you for getting the kit already. You will have it worn out before most people can get one

4xFord · 09-23-2011, 03:20 PM

Look at the axial press release. The kit comes with the stickier rip saws, aluminum lower links (still plastic uppers), Universals, softer shock springs and clear body panels. Thats the lions share of the upgrades. Kudos to axial for making a kit with almost all the right stuff.

Rook82 · 09-23-2011, 03:21 PM

Thanks 4xFord

Sometimes I ignore the obvious

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rbgerrish · 09-23-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rook82

Couple o questions. Does the kit come with the stickier compound of Ripsaws? or are they the same as the rtr version? I see them in the picture of extra goodies so I am assuming you just got an extra set of the better compound. And if they are the basic harder compound, are they not mounted to the wheels (do they come unglued)?

I also see some aluminum links in the extra goodies pic. I was thinking the kit would come with them. Are the kit versions aluminum and you just got a different size for wheelbase adjustment?

And cool on you for getting the kit already. You will have it worn out before most people can get one

The Kit includes the R35 Sticky compound Ripsaws, and they are not glued to the wheels. GREAT tire, I've run them on Hera and was impressed.

The Kit also includes aluminum lower links, but plastic uppers.

Thanks!

Rook82 · 09-23-2011, 05:16 PM

Thanks Ryan

now the wait for it to be available to us normal folk

I may just pick up a RTR with my work bonus tomorrow. Have been waiting for the cash for it for a while. Pets going to the vet, vehicle repairs etc suck. I am way in the clear right now and my Bday is in a few weeks so I can justify it to myself, lol.

dubAron · 09-23-2011, 09:01 PM

I'm sure this is gonna get wild I can't wait to see what you come up with on this rig.

rbgerrish · 10-02-2011, 01:06 PM

Well shoot, it looks like I'm putting a Summit tranny and Tekin T8 in it. I dont know how this happens.

justinart24 · 10-02-2011, 01:16 PM

Wow....this light weight rig is going to ffffffffffffly! It might need a spoiler.

666 · 10-02-2011, 01:22 PM

You didn't take apart Hera did you?

rbgerrish · 10-02-2011, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666

You didn't take apart Hera did you?

Yes, for maintenance, but the chassis is bent, and it has a buyer, so I'm fixing it to sell. This is the tranny a motor from her. I figured since Axial set me up with the Wraith, I should run it as my class 3. Team player. ;)

Billybongo63 · 10-02-2011, 06:15 PM

Did I spy a rear steer set up too?
Is the new tranny too large for the interior to fit?
Inquiring minds want to know.

XDR · 10-02-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billybongo63

Did I spy a rear steer set up too?
Is the new tranny too large for the interior to fit?
Inquiring minds want to know.

You can see that the summit tranny sits up alot higher, the stock tranny setup is a tight fit as it is.

I like how there is alot more weight forward with the tranny and motor.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-07-2011, 05:17 PM

Looking good ryan..

rbgerrish · 10-07-2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billybongo63

Did I spy a rear steer set up too?
Is the new tranny too large for the interior to fit?
Inquiring minds want to know.

Yup, rear steer!

I was going to do the Summit tranny, but I decided to keep the truck light. Summit tranny would mean 2 batteries and the huge motor, which is so much weight. I'm going stock tranny for now with the 13.5, and maybe a Tekin Pro4 if I need more poop. I was going to use a lexan 2d interior over the Summit tranny.

Here are some current pics:

STRC Upper link mount:

sally1800 · 10-07-2011, 07:10 PM

I am liken that power!!!

Since I stole a idea from you a while back, I thought I would share a cool way to secure the light rack.

Super Strong.

tamiya bracket.

Losi6821 · 10-07-2011, 08:28 PM

Love the original ideas.. keep up the pics...

BrainDead · 10-07-2011, 09:34 PM

I'm really diggin these spare tire builds. I see you took the battery and put it up front, leaving the room in the back. Can the tire fit back there at any different angles? Tilt it back more maybe?

09-23-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
rbgerrish I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Haunted Forest Posts: 3,586	Dorkstar Wraith Kit Build! Mmmmmmmm! This Wraith will be merged with my RTR Wraith to become my new Class 3 Comp Scaler. Some extra Goodies: Stickyyyyyyy!

09-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#6
Rook82 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,153	Thanks 4xFord Sometimes I ignore the obvious.

09-23-2011, 12:14 PM	#2
johnnyh66 Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 5,573	Are you gonna do some of your kick azz custom work?

09-23-2011, 03:09 PM	#4
Rook82 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,153	Couple o questions. Does the kit come with the stickier compound of Ripsaws? or are they the same as the rtr version? I see them in the picture of extra goodies so I am assuming you just got an extra set of the better compound. And if they are the basic harder compound, are they not mounted to the wheels (do they come unglued)? I also see some aluminum links in the extra goodies pic. I was thinking the kit would come with them. Are the kit versions aluminum and you just got a different size for wheelbase adjustment? And cool on you for getting the kit already. You will have it worn out before most people can get one

09-23-2011, 03:20 PM	#5
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	Look at the axial press release. The kit comes with the stickier rip saws, aluminum lower links (still plastic uppers), Universals, softer shock springs and clear body panels. Thats the lions share of the upgrades. Kudos to axial for making a kit with almost all the right stuff.

09-23-2011, 05:16 PM	#8
Rook82 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,153	Thanks Ryan now the wait for it to be available to us normal folk I may just pick up a RTR with my work bonus tomorrow. Have been waiting for the cash for it for a while. Pets going to the vet, vehicle repairs etc suck. I am way in the clear right now and my Bday is in a few weeks so I can justify it to myself, lol.

09-23-2011, 09:01 PM	#9
dubAron RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 1,265	I'm sure this is gonna get wild I can't wait to see what you come up with on this rig.

10-02-2011, 01:06 PM	#10
rbgerrish I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Haunted Forest Posts: 3,586	Well shoot, it looks like I'm putting a Summit tranny and Tekin T8 in it. I dont know how this happens.

10-02-2011, 01:16 PM	#11
justinart24 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 2,780	Wow....this light weight rig is going to ffffffffffffly! It might need a spoiler.

10-02-2011, 01:22 PM	#12
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	You didn't take apart Hera did you?

10-02-2011, 06:15 PM	#14
Billybongo63 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 128	Did I spy a rear steer set up too? Is the new tranny too large for the interior to fit? Inquiring minds want to know.

10-07-2011, 05:17 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: west coast.. Posts: 1,522	Looking good ryan..

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10-07-2011, 07:10 PM	#18
sally1800 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ? Posts: 5,055	I am liken that power!!! Since I stole a idea from you a while back, I thought I would share a cool way to secure the light rack. Super Strong. tamiya bracket.

10-07-2011, 08:28 PM	#19
Losi6821 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Folsom Posts: 215	Love the original ideas.. keep up the pics...

10-07-2011, 09:34 PM	#20
BrainDead Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central California, Pismo Beach/San Luis Obispo Posts: 114	I'm really diggin these spare tire builds. I see you took the battery and put it up front, leaving the room in the back. Can the tire fit back there at any different angles? Tilt it back more maybe?

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