Slow-go's Wrecked up Wraith

[lonleycreeper]

So here it is, I am starting a new project for Slow-go, he bought a Wraith from a friend and gave it to me to put back together. We will be using as many parts as we have but also buying some new parts as well.
Here is what we are starting with...

[slow-go]

sweet get it started, on the off note i can bring ya 50 bucks and that new Nimh battery to on wednesday for parts u may need to get

[lonleycreeper]

Cool, were you able to get the cage?
I found some rod ends and some shocks.

[slow-go]

iam going to call him today to find out...

[lonleycreeper]

Thinking about using these gmades for driveshafts, any opinions?

[Rjohn929]

Originally Posted by lonleycreeper

Thinking about using these gmades for driveshafts, any opinions?

Don't waste your money on them. If you're trying to stay on a budget check out CKRC HD Wraith drive shafts. I tried the Gmade cause I had them for a scale build and they lasted roughly 30 seconds before they snapped. Replaced them with the CKRC stuff and have been running hard ever since.

[lonleycreeper]

Originally Posted by Rjohn929

Don't waste your money on them. If you're trying to stay on a budget check out CKRC HD Wraith drive shafts. I tried the Gmade cause I had them for a scale build and they lasted roughly 30 seconds before they snapped. Replaced them with the CKRC stuff and have been running hard ever since.

Thanks man that was the input I was looking for.
Budget is def a concern on this build.

[ericsarge]

I second ckrc. Some people have had bad experieces with them, but its where mine came from as well as many many orders of parts with no problems.

[CrawlerkingBLP]

The junfac shafts are garbage, but the CKRC shafts are solid, the only issue I had with mine was my pins kept falling out, even with thread lock on the set screw. Just keep an eye on the set screws and you will be good.

[slow-go]

i would love just about any drive shafts for now i can always upgrade later, i suspose if u need some cash we can meet tomorrow or somethin and i can give ya 50 bucks for parts maybe 75 bucks depending on this other deal i have goin. 50 bucks prolly wont get much but its can be a start

[lonleycreeper]

Goal of this build imo is to build it with quality products but without spending a ton of money.
Have you decided on rims or tires? Beadlocks or glued rims? 2.2's or 1.9's. Cage?
What do you have in mind?

[slow-go]

i should know on the cage tomorrow as for everything else its all up in the air kinda just have to use whats availible i guess what do u think i can get with 50 to 75 bucks to get it rollin?

[slow-go]

i,ve been thinkin i have a gas powered i can prolly wrench out of my soft spot in trade for parts and stuff or a electric traxxas blast boat the car is my first so its got some sentemental value u'll have to let me know what kind of parts list u have

[slow-go]

i just turned around and looked at my gas car i'd rather do the boat its all there and works well it glitches around some cuz the electronics are 15 plus yrs old lol

[lonleycreeper]

Driveshafts, $35, rims $15 tires $50, +electronics if you steal some out of a go fast rig ? I can donate a body that will at least get you rolling. Dont worry about labor as this is my hobby.

[slow-go]

kk cool i can definetly cover the shafts and rims. tires will have to wait till next wednesday, i might have 25 bucks for the tires tomorrow also

[lonleycreeper]

You can use my rims &tires off my jeep till you can afford some new ones. I will put the rims and driveshafts in a shoping cart.

[slow-go]

cool want to meet some time tomorrow and i'll give ya the cashola

[lonleycreeper]

Quick mockup

[slow-go]

hey it looks like a roller looks good