Harley's Wrexo

[Harley]

I'm late to this bandwagon but they didn't quite grab me until I saw the new Blue Monkey EXO conversion. I just so happen to have a brand new Wraith chassis and a full Exo sitting here in the shop to make the conversion happen.

$69 later and I was anxiously waiting for my kit to arrive. When I returned from Nationals the package had arrived. I didn't get to work on it until tonight but so far I am very happy with the purchase. I plan to build this thing to the hilt with all the goodies from Vanquish, Holmes Hobbies, Super Shafty, Futaba, TZIworld, the DMG, MORE LLC and Crawler Innovations.

[Harley]

Videos

Episode 1 - Intro to Blue Monkey IFS



Episode 2 - Team Durango Shocks



Episode 3 - MIP Axles

[Harley]

Specs

Front End
Stock EXO

Rear Axle
Vanquish Currie Housing
HD Axial Gears
Stock Shafts

Transmission
Vanquish SCX Housing
Hot Racing Gears
Super Shafty Top Shaft
Super Shafty 6mm Extended Outputs
Robinson Racing Stage 3 Slipper
Super Shafty Ultimate Motor Plate

Electronics
Mamba Max Pro
Tekin ROC 412 3100KV
Futaba BLS157 Servo
Futaba 4PKS-R
TZI World Beefy Winch
TZI World Beefy Winch Controller
Castle BEC
MORE LLC Lighting

Chassis
Wraith Chassis
Blue Monkey RC EXO Conversion
DMG Stiffy Kit - Coming Later

Suspension
Team Durango Shocks
Team Durango Spring Set - Hard
Team Durango Spring Set - Soft

Rolling Stock
Vanquish KMC Enduro Wheels
Pitbull Rock Beast II Tires
Crawler Innovations Foams

[gbean]

Dang. Video still being "processed."

Patience.

Always wanted to do a Wrexo conversion since I first saw JIA's.
Someday.

[Mighty1]

Damn u beet me to it!

[Jacksprogis]

Just ordered mine .... Looking forward to this !
Jack.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Mighty1

Damn u beet me to it!

Haha, I didn't even think about it compared to the new chassis you picked up. This thing really fell together quickly. I've got a LOT of parts to buy for this rig though. Almost the entire EXO front end needs to be replaced from what I hear.

[Harley]

These are the shocks I will be using. They are the Team Durango shocks from the DESC410Rv2. From what I hear these shocks are incredible.




I also got two of the spring tuning kits, a soft and a hard. Each kit comes with 8 PAIRS of springs. So I'll have all the tuning options I could ever need!

[Devil Inc]

Looking forward to the progression of this, been contemplating doing a Wrexo myself for awhile. Those shocks look incredible.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Devil Inc

Looking forward to the progression of this, been contemplating doing a Wrexo myself for awhile. Those shocks look incredible.

I'm really looking forward to these shocks. I got some feedback from a couple racers before making the choice.

[frdtrkguy]

The steering link geometry looks off. Like the bell crank arms are too short. Do you foresee any issues?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by frdtrkguy

The steering link geometry looks off. Like the bell crank arms are too short. Do you foresee any issues?

Something is most definitely off up there as I mentioned in the video. I think it is just the length of the tie rod links but I'm not sure yet. From what I've seen, I believe I have them in the right spot and I bought the part number that BMRC suggested. We'll see when I take a closer look.

[gsrcivic]

nice Harley I was gonna get this kit but there was no sense cause I don't cut my exo etc...but maybe in the future but for now upgrades in the near future check out my thread

[scottanthony]

Originally Posted by Harley

I'm really looking forward to these shocks. I got some feedback from a couple racers before making the choice.

Good choice on the shocks...! You've always got some good write ups too! Only thing I see is the front will need to be a harder set of springs than what Durango makes. Their Hard is quite soft in the front of these trucks. At speed theres a lot of dive in the corners.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by scottanthony

Good choice on the shocks...! You've always got some good write ups too! Only thing I see is the front will need to be a harder set of springs than what Durango makes. Their Hard is quite soft in the front of these trucks. At speed theres a lot of dive in the corners.

I'll absolutely take that under consideration. I haven't got the springs yet do I've yet to experience what they consider HARD.

[JDeezie82]

Very interesting build so far. I've been interested in this idea for some time, just way outta my budget for now. Look forward to the next video. I've been a subscriber for a little while now. Keep up the good work man.

[Ballistic17]

This is gonna be a sweet build. Can't wait to see it finished up.

[Brandon]

Steering is off. Look like the bellcrank is too far back, your ackerman is going to be wacky. Check the position and angle of the tie rods on the stock EXO steering setup and try to mimic that as much as you can.

Ill be watching

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Steering is off. Look like the bellcrank is too far back, your ackerman is going to be wacky. Check the position and angle of the tie rods on the stock EXO steering setup and try to mimic that as much as you can.

Ill be watching

I was looking at it last night and was kind of wondering the same thing. I don't see any holes in the chassis further forward that would work. I think this is just the way it was designed. I might check with BMRC to see if I have something installed incorrectly. Otherwise once I get everything together I will see if I can move the steering more forward.

It's hard to tell on his photo if his steering is further forward.

[eric113]

Originally Posted by Brandon

Ill be watching

Peeper stocker!