The Featherweight: Danny Boy McGuigan

[TheScaleAddict]

Originally Posted by el_Fernando

If you are looking to do a lightweight build why not use some plastic beadlocks from the Poison Spider Wraith? That'll drop mucho wight right there.

Dude, you gotta show more of the wheel porn though! I have some Motoworx 10 hole 2.2's coming on Friday! Can't wait!

I know, I know... However, I am not going there. Instead, I am going to machine a raw set of the new Motoworx SLW's down to drop the weight. They are just so pretty... I have to run them!

I'm such a tease....

[Tater0108]

It is a desk of wheel porn!

[TheScaleAddict]

That's just a sampling my friend.

[Tater0108]

I don't even wanna know. If you have that many just hanging out I don't wanna see the full line up. Even though those black 8 spoke 2.2's do look pretty good!

[TheScaleAddict]

I'm stocking up to turn scaleaddict.com into an online store.

[Tater0108]

That would be awesome! Is it gonna just gear towards 1.9 or will it be 2.2 as well? I know this is a bit off topic for this build but did you make the license plates for Fiona?

[TheScaleAddict]

It's focus will be scale crawlers only. 1.9 & 2.2. The plates are from KrawlerKonceptz.com.

[Tater0108]

Thanks! I hope it works out and I will for sure be watching this build!

[evan03]

Build it and cartwheel into down the mtn.

Honestly all is change would be the front bumper

[el_Fernando]

cephas are you effin kidding me dude? You have wheels on wheels on wheels! I see in your sig you are plugged with Motoworx. Lucky lucky dude you are. Thanks for the wheel porn! I'm gonna post a build thread once I get my 10-holes on FRI.

Subbed so I can see this thing built out.

[TheScaleAddict]

Originally Posted by el_Fernando

cephas are you effin kidding me dude? You have wheels on wheels on wheels! I see in your sig you are plugged with Motoworx. Lucky lucky dude you are. Thanks for the wheel porn! I'm gonna post a build thread once I get my 10-holes on FRI.

Subbed so I can see this thing built out.

[evan03]

I'll take your shitteist wheels. I might even pay for them

[gec]

Gday cephas, are Motoworx planning on doing the six spoke SLW in 2.2, cause that would be the shit.

[06ToasterBox]

Can i swing by some time and check out your wheel porn??
J. <<<< Is about 20 mins away from ur place. LOL.....

[TheScaleAddict]

Originally Posted by gec

Gday cephas, are Motoworx planning on doing the six spoke SLW in 2.2, cause that would be the shit.

Of course.


Ill be in FoCo Friday.

[06ToasterBox]

Originally Posted by cephas

Of course.


Ill be in FoCo Friday.

What time? I leave for work around 1515. Do some crawlin? Txt me when u get here.



Sent from my hotel.

[monkeyracer]

Originally Posted by cephas

Answered my own question. LOL

Standard RTR Wraith: 5.44lbs (2.48kg)
Poison Spyder Wraith: 5.45lbs (2.47kg)
Wraith Kit: (no electronics) 4.9lbs (2.22kg)

I'm going to shoot for 4lbs or less. We'll see how that goes... The 1.9's over the 2.2's should give me the en road to make that happen.

Warning: Crappy cell pic:

Originally Posted by monkeyracer

One awesome benefit that I found is that as of the above pictures, this thing weighs 3 lbs 12 oz. How's that for a lightweight rig? Electronics aren't going to be too much more weight, and should end up at under 5 lbs all said and done.

More soon...

My 1.9 Honcho is so far a lightweight, but I'm going to need to put some weight in the wheels to keep the COG low enough to work, so my goal is >5 lbs including the wheel weight. Still need to add the battery and motor, and the other light electronics. I wasn't even trying to go lightweight until I weighed the roller.

Too bad these are illegal for comps without having a rail chassis... trail runs only. (Or get bumped to C3 in a comp)

[TheScaleAddict]

That's a sweet looking little rig.

[Cableman]

Do you know if motoworx can mill these new style wheels to lighten them up? I had him do the set of 2.2 talons i ordered a while back! Are the new ones any different which would weaken them to much?

[TheScaleAddict]

I'm sure he would if you asked nice. He'd probably need to charge more.

I was planning on milling the center of the exterior diameter. On the slw's he's already milled out the extra in the rear dish. I won't do anything to compromise the integrity of the wheel. The extra milling won't hurt it, but in not doing it, he keeps the prices reasonable. Jake's wheels are some of the best out there.