SkaldidDog's "Buck-Nasty" Wraith

[SkaldidDog]

Originally Posted by tacocat

This is the third time ive read this thread start to finish haha your work is badass. This build has pretty much inspired me to go to school for machining when i get out of the military in 6 months.

Hey TacoGato,

Thanks for Serving in our military. I'm glad my tinkerings have inspired you to follow a path you enjoy. Machining is a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing some of your bad ass one-off stuff on RCC soon.

J

[SkaldidDog]

I got tired of messing with (tuning steering to center) my homemade drag link so I went with a guaranteed solution...4mm Lunsford. You can't beat mirrored threading. I should have done this a while ago. I've beat these for years in my comp rig with no failures so I'm sure it will outlast every other part on the truck.



J

[SkaldidDog]

Thanks a ton for the awesome axles VP. They look even better in real life. The black Stage One Wraith kits are up on the VP site and ready for purchase FYI.



While on a couple mile canyon crawl yesterday I came across this near vertical climb that I couldn't ascend. It is screaming DelMonte.



Anxiously awaiting Voodoo U4 tires. They're gonna Hook!

J

[TrailonRails]

Wow what an awesome thread! I think I shatted myself. You sir are an artist!

[RockKook]

Jason.....after all the add ons, do you prefer the Alum. VP Axles over the Currie? They have better clearances, from what I've seen, huh? More droop capacity?

Looks sharp!

[SkaldidDog]

Originally Posted by RockKook

Jason.....after all the add ons, do you prefer the Alum. VP Axles over the Currie? They have better clearances, from what I've seen, huh? More droop capacity?

Looks sharp!

I like the VP axles because they are cool. I like the boxy look and don't care about being scale. That little strip of delrin on the Currie pumpkins would last one minute on my rig. Not sure on the droop. I'm getting psyched up to get a TIG and build a rig from scratch. It reminds me of when I got a mill to optimize a comp rig. Starting over again with a new skill to learn would be fun.

Joel

[RockKook]

Joel.....sorry about the name swap....LOL I was talking to a Justin moments before. Anyway....Yes, cool.....thanks. They do look cool. It's all Buck-Nasty!!!

[SkaldidDog]

Originally Posted by RockKook

Joel.....sorry about the name swap....LOL I was talking to a Justin moments before. Anyway....Yes, cool.....thanks. They do look cool. It's all Buck-Nasty!!!

J

[SkaldidDog]

Thanks for bringing these to market Matt. They look and feel like they will absolutely shred whatever surface they touch. Really outstanding work my man. I can't wait to mount them up and make them cry.



The forward bite is going to be nuts comparing them to my well loved prior tire. I love the inner sidewall and radial tread webbing. Gotta sort out my foams now.



VU4 tires weigh almost exactly on ounce more per tire than the clapped claws above. Keep in mind the claws are siped and obviously missing at least half of their tread height.

Thanks again Matt. Awesome tire.

J

[Frankenwheely]

Where's the burgers?

[SkaldidDog]

Originally Posted by Frankenwheely

Where's the burgers?

The two cheese-less ones you are yours.

J

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by SkaldidDog

The two cheese-less ones you are yours.

J

Pu$$y

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by SkaldidDog

The two cheese-less ones you are yours.

J

Dang...those all look grubbin....I'm hungry so let's eat!

[Frankenwheely]

Originally Posted by SkaldidDog

The two cheese-less ones you are yours.

J

More room for bacon.

[ROWDY RACING]

Cheese and bacon!

[Frankenwheely]

I guess Joel was looking out for my gastronome lactose intestinal fortitude.
hope that's scientificy enough for him.

[ROWDY RACING]

[SkaldidDog]

And I'm beef intolerant.

J

[SkaldidDog]

Thanks again Matt.

Got VU4 tires mounted up and ready to go. Had to put some packs down with the comp crew yesterday so no trail action just yet. That rocked fellas, great time!



Dirty pics soon.

J

[twissted]

How did the tire work out?