05-04-2014, 07:58 PM | #21 |
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Thanxs.... Just had a good break-in run with the new parts and gearing. The new Vanquish axles and pumpkin covers have their battle scars now! The Wraith crawled very good before these recent mods, now it crawls incredibly well....at the loss of flat out speed though. For the first time ever, I heard the slipper clutch engage, which means I'm obviously running more torque through the drive-train. This is with Axial 27t motor and 14t/87t gearing and 2S power. I may try out the 14t pinion for shits and giggles to see how it performs from there. I'm assuming it will run even slower on the top end with 14t pinion...correct? May even go out and get myself a 3S battery to see what happens! The next upgrade is going to be lockers front and rear.....just too much slop with the stock lock!!! Any suggestions? Sounds like the HR is a decent one from what I have been reading. Thanxs....Yes, I am blown away by the abilities of this machine. Couldn't be happier....well, more new parts always makes you happier!!!! Last edited by THX_138; 05-10-2014 at 01:12 AM. |
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06-07-2014, 07:18 PM | #22 |
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Few changes and upgrades to the Wraith lately....Filled the transmission up with Robinson racing gears and bolted up a Traxxas 21T Titan motor. Gears are now 17t / 87t. Also changed out the OEM front and rear lockers with Locked UP FI Spools and threw in a pair of Axial Universal axles; zero slop in the drive-line now. Going out for a big run tomorrow and hopefully I will get some good pics. |
06-08-2014, 12:21 AM | #23 |
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Thanxs. I will find out tomorrow. I had the Axial 27t motor with the same gearing and the Wraith performed incredibly well; lots of wheel speed and climbed awesome. Hopefully the Traxxas motor impresses me. I'll let ya know.
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06-08-2014, 02:46 PM | #24 |
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A fellow Victorian! Wahoo!
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06-08-2014, 11:27 PM | #25 |
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Well......I have to say, the Traxxas 21t Titan motor was awesome (geared at 17t / 87t, 3S LIPO). Did a long three + hour run up Mt. Doug today with some very knarly climbs and the motor was exceptional. Tons of wheel speed and extremely impressive low speed torque for slow climbing. I'm gonna get the same spare motor for back-up now...it's that good....and not to mention fairly inexpensive. With all the mods performed to my Wraith ($$$$), it was absolutely bulletproof today. Quite a number of other rigs had breakdowns today, but mine was good to go; and she took a good bashing! Last edited by bilinvic; 07-16-2017 at 11:26 AM. |
06-09-2014, 05:49 AM | #26 | |
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( First sorry my very bad english...google translate bad ) The side show a little bit special, but the eye to get used to But I see the back of the picture sure to >> be a very sturdy and a strong !! I see some youtube video how the wraith stock the rear shock mooring part of the groan / jump ! Not good. You custom be certainly very good ! Me coming wraith soon...Can I copy your idea ? Maybe make to do the same style. | |
06-09-2014, 10:54 AM | #27 |
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Thanxs...absolutely, feel free to use my design. It works very well and is very strong.
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06-11-2014, 08:40 PM | #28 |
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So many questions : •Do you like those lower links? •Are you still just running the Axial Ax-2 ESC with the Titan motor? Does the motor bolt right onto the stock motor plate? Does the motor have a lot of low end power or is it mainly a speedy motor? Last edited by Bluebox; 06-11-2014 at 08:49 PM. |
06-12-2014, 12:39 AM | #29 |
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The lower links look good, but that's about it. I'm going to be ordering a full set of VP links. Yes, stock ESC with CC BEC. One link mount needs to be trimmed to fit the larger motor in. I also shortened the motor shaft. The motor is a great balance of low end grunt and wheel speed (with gearing I am using). |
06-13-2014, 12:29 PM | #30 | |
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06-13-2014, 09:12 PM | #31 |
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Arg... This is the time where I wish I had Facebook. Can someone send me the link? Or just tell me when they usually get together?
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06-13-2014, 09:44 PM | #32 | |
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06-13-2014, 11:01 PM | #33 |
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If you think you are having fun now put 4WS on it and let the real fun begin.
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06-14-2014, 11:12 AM | #34 |
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| Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler I know where that road is! haha must be some fun rc'ing around there! i've been down to Frog Stompers and Wheeled my 1:1 and my summit down there :p but unfortunately they have the FB group closed so you have to be on Facebook and get invited, but once i get my Rigs alive we will have to go out for sure! |
06-14-2014, 12:03 PM | #35 |
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That's one hot wraith. Sweet photo's. The wraith springs work well on many shocks. |
06-14-2014, 12:57 PM | #36 |
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Just search "Victoria Scale 4x4" on Facebook and request acceptance.
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06-14-2014, 03:38 PM | #37 |
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Hello bilinvic, i ask also you: How you have istallated: Wraith car battery the front side ? Your ESC behing and ( i also put ) suffice ESC cable length in front ? OR need extend ESC cable ? If you have got to extend ESC cable, what cable you use ? i make privat email rear custom. |
06-15-2014, 01:11 PM | #38 |
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Not required to tell, maybe i will now desing own system. Sorry my the previous question > battery.... |
06-20-2014, 04:41 PM | #39 |
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A couple more new mods.... Gear Head 2.2 Five Star EZ-Loc Beadlock Wheels Vanquish Products Wraith 8 pc 3/16 Titanium Link Set The Gear Head wheels are beautifully done and the term EZ-Loc is no joke, it was a piece of cake to mount the wheels to the Pitbull Rock Beast II tires. I was running with the Axial Rockster beadlock wheels and have no complaints with them...I just wanted something with some more weight to them without having to add wheel weights. Axial Rockster wheels w/o any added weight - 50g Axial Rockster wheels w/ weight that I had added - 94g Gear Head wheels (with all hardware) - 150g Gear Head wheels mounted to the Pitbull tire - 315g I was using the Axial upper aluminum links and Integy Machined Lower Suspension Links (Anodized Green). Nothing wrong with the Axial links, they are going on my son's Deadbolt. Can't say the same for the crappy Integy links, the pressed in ball retainers were falling out and they were binding. Yes, they looked good, but that is it!!!! Lesson learned. I currently have a pair of Beet Tubes enroute. I was just about to order the Tekin ROC 412 BL motor and MMP, but on the same day, the Yeti was announced. I pre-ordered the Yeti and that will be my crazy rock basher project. I'm going to keep the Wraith as a brushed powered rock crawler. Now, here is my total mod list....mostly so I can keep track of it all! HiTEC HS-7955TG Digital Servo HiTEC Machined Aluminum Servo Arm (Anodized Blue) Castle BEC Team EnrichPower LIPO 2S 6000 50C Battery Team EnrichPower LIPO 3S 3300 30C Battery (x2) Traxxas 21T Titan motor MIP Drive-shafts Robinson Racing Hardened Steel Idler Gear Robisnon Racing One Piece Steel Bottom Gear Robinson Racing 17t Pinion Axial 87T Spur Pitbull Rock Beast II Komp Kompound 2.2 Tires Pitbull Dos Piezas Kompilation 2.2 Foams Gear Head 2.2 Five Star EZ-Loc Beadlock Wheels Vanquish AR60 OCP Machined Link Mounts Grey (front and rear) Vanquish Wraith Axle CNC Machined Aluminum Grey (front and rear) Vanquish Wraith Differential Cover Silver (front and rear) Vanquish Wraith HD Aluminum Truss Silver (front and rear) Vanquish Wraith Knuckled, C-Hubs & Lockouts Stage 1 Kit Silver/Grey Vanquish Wraith Tie Rod Titanium Vanquish Wraith Titanium 3/16 Drag Link Vanquish Products Wraith 8 pc 3/16 Titanium Link Set Axial AR60 OCP Universal Axles Locked UP FI Spools (Front & Rear) RC Screwz Wraith Stainless Steel Screw Kit Traxxas Battery Hold Down Kit (Hood Pins x2) G Made 103 Piggyback Shocks Battery Relocated to Front ESC Relocated to Rear Rear Upper Shock Mounts Flipped Axle Shock/Suspension Lower Link Mounts Flipped Fabricated Rear Aluminum Body Panel Fabricated FastBack Mod Bumper Spacers Here's a few pics: Last edited by bilinvic; 07-16-2017 at 11:28 AM. |
06-21-2014, 01:18 PM | #40 |
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