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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Going out today with a bunch of guys. I'll let ya know how it went and post some pics this evening. Usually our runs go 4 - 6 hours long. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler That is awesome, cant wait to see the pics and possibly a video from nostopinLucR. Have fun with your son and the gang. Your son is becoming quite the driver by the way, he makes it up some crazy lines that the other drivers struggle with. LOL.... |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler The verdict is in....this machine is back to my favourite crawler now! The lines it crawled today absolutely blew my mind. Yes, I will admit the Sedona 2.2 tires are not a scale tire, but this Wraith is built to crawl, it's not a scaler. I lowered the front end at the last minute before leaving by using a modified Gearhead droop kit. The CoG is very low on this rig and rollovers were very far and few between today; it's performance today was the best I have ever seen this Wraith do.....plus it looks "SICK" on the rocks. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579795492/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_37"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4137/35579795492_1443c2e051_o.jpg" width="1200" height="743" alt="WraithDMG_37"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579795712/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_35jpg"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4042/35579795712_0d6d9220d6_o.jpg" width="1200" height="569" alt="WraithDMG_35jpg"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35617796521/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_36"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4077/35617796521_1418c40d46_o.jpg" width="1200" height="762" alt="WraithDMG_36"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579795922/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_34"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4129/35579795922_c5b80be034_o.jpg" width="1200" height="612" alt="WraithDMG_34"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35617796701/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_33"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4138/35617796701_6efe55d540_o.jpg" width="1200" height="654" alt="WraithDMG_33"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35617796801/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_31"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4237/35617796801_a99bde18a3_o.jpg" width="1200" height="614" alt="WraithDMG_31"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579796062/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_32"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4209/35579796062_5df0180b50_o.jpg" width="1200" height="618" alt="WraithDMG_32"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Those pics are just too cool. My hats off to you guys for trailing/ crawling in damp and wet conditions. I for one refuse to crawl in those conditions just for the fact that I cant get any traction. My rig definitely does not like mud/ water combined when rock crawling. It just spins and slips too much for my liking, even with gentle throttle my rig just says " ya, im not climbing up this rock today " lol....Glad you like your new set up. "thumbsup" |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Added a little detail to the rear centered Currie axle.....Yeah Racing Tow Shackle w/ Mounting Pad. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579795192/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_39"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4094/35579795192_96e97aed72_o.jpg" width="1024" height="747" alt="WraithDMG_39"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749115875/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_38"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4255/35749115875_28a5cb3b1b_o.jpg" width="1024" height="590" alt="WraithDMG_38"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Very nice detail. The rig looks awesome out on the rocks. Keep it up! Martin |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Thanxs....I have a few more "goodies" showing up today for it. I'll post some pics later. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler More parts arrived....it's a good day! AMF Racing Aluminum Wraith Hood Gear Head RC Axial 2.2 Wheel Beadlock Ring, Style No. 8, Black Delrin (4) Vanquish Products Knuckle Bushings (4pcs) BGR Fabrications Wraith v3 sliders MIP Hex Driver Wrench Set, Metric (3) Regarding the MIP drivers.....wow, what a huge difference these high quality tools make; wrenching will be even more enjoyable now! <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579794552/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_47"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4049/35579794552_4d0f8986e9_o.jpg" width="1200" height="644" alt="WraithDMG_47"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579794632/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_45"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4041/35579794632_c188333494_o.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="WraithDMG_45"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749115395/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_42"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/35749115395_a0f822b29b_o.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="WraithDMG_42"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579794802/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_43"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35579794802_8afcebb31c_o.jpg" width="1200" height="536" alt="WraithDMG_43"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749115215/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_44"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4234/35749115215_0fb71527ee_o.jpg" width="1200" height="691" alt="WraithDMG_44"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749114955/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_46"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4280/35749114955_5b363567ce_o.jpg" width="1200" height="526" alt="WraithDMG_46"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579795002/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_41"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4046/35579795002_408a36f8c5_o.jpg" width="1200" height="766" alt="WraithDMG_41"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749115705/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_40"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4265/35749115705_87825dcb30_o.jpg" width="707" height="1024" alt="WraithDMG_40"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Looking better and better. I like how clean you keep your stuff, I keep my Rzr spotless but have a hard time keeping my yeti as clean as you keep your RC's. If you have a min I would like to know how you get it back that clean after a good run. This is my favorite tread/wraith build by far. Great work Bill. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Call me anal, OCD, or whatever.....it's just the way I like to keep my things. When I was into full size crawling, my machine was always spotless shortly after playing. I use specific detailing brushes, aerosol silicone lube and lots of elbow grease. Once in a while I will disassemble a complete assembly to get the hidden dirt and debris out. I have never had an issue on the trail that was caused from lack of maintenance! Thanxs for the kind words.....this Wraith is definitely my favourite rig out of my collection. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Man I look forward to your updates your rig just keeps getting better and better. Im so stoked for Monday when my spawn gets delivered to work. I'm still not sure what im going to do with the body for the stump back. Yours looks great with both the aluminum hood and panels and the stock body I was also thinking if I could cut the spawn body to fit it. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Awesome! Nice to see a show/ crawler type rig being used continuously instead of it being a shelf queen. I have followed every transformation this rig went through, very nice build man. "thumbsup" Cant wait to see more videos of this beast in action. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Which proline shocks are you using as they just look shorted than the Slash rears? |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler They are the Proline Powerstroke Slash rear shocks on all four corners. |
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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Awesome run today with my Wraith. My machine is 99.8% dialed in and the performance is simply mind-blowing. :shock: The crawls it accomplished today blew my mind as well as fellow crawlers out on the rocks today. The only thing I want now is a stronger servo, perhaps a HH or a 7950. The 7955TG just isn't cutting it anymore! And I need a new front bumper, the bent stinger drives me crazy!!!!!:roll: I have to pat myself on the back, if you guys want the perfect Wraith based crawler, replicate mine!!!! I hope to have some video in the next few days. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579794262/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_52"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35579794262_b298e50eba_o.jpg" width="1200" height="753" alt="WraithDMG_52"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579794402/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_50"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4213/35579794402_942a0f0e4c_o.jpg" width="1200" height="763" alt="WraithDMG_50"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749114565/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_51"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4018/35749114565_1b9565dd53_o.jpg" width="1200" height="587" alt="WraithDMG_51"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749114875/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_49"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4283/35749114875_40f69b3c33_o.jpg" width="1200" height="563" alt="WraithDMG_49"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Looks superb man, I don't know if you know this or not but BGR now makes that same bumper with the front mounts incorporated and diagonal braces welded to the top hoop for additional support. No more bending! That's if you want to keep that aluminum look, if not I would get a steel DMG to match the SK, or Werty mades new front stinger bumper with diagonal braces also made in steel. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Thanxs for the info Revoasian. I am aware of BGR's newly designed front bumpers as well as DMG's version. I have been waiting for DMG's as they were supposed to be done by now (I'm on the wait list). Hopefully soon! My weight distribution is absolutely perfect right now, so a little bit of extra on the front with a steel DMG bumper would not deter from my performance. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler I just got caught up this rig and its very impressive. I'm sure it functions as good as it looks. Great work! |
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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Looks like a great time |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Playing around in my backyard..... <iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EeMFU62pYaw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Bill I wish I had the money and time to replicate your wraith. I am very impressed with its abilities and appearance. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Thanxs. I was just having an after dinner "test session" and I just snapped both the "hockey stick" bumper supports that go back to the chassis. Now I don't want an updated bumper from DMG or BGR, I need it!!!! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler And people say I'm rough on my rig. :mrgreen: Really loving the crawling video! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler When they are built nearly bullet proof, they can be driven harder!!!! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Another back yard clip.... Wait for the slo-mo part...very kool IMHO!!!! <iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3P5XEBCajb8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler ...I want your back yard. :mrgreen: |
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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Yes, my backyard is a great testing ground! Well, I thought I would try the same rock bouncing area with my Wroncho Bug that my Wraith couldn't quite accomplish.....and the outcome isn't what I expected. <iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qP1DbHRLx48" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G4LBtf0juPM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Better weight distribution with the bug maybe? If I'm ever up your way, I want to come crawl your back yard. It's on my to-do list now. :mrgreen: |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Perhaps, smaller skid too (Wraith skid vs. SCX10 skid on the bug) Both utilize Blue Monkey trailing arms. ROC412 (Wraith) vs. HH BL 540 Pro (HH is definitely a torque monster). Now that I know the line to attempt, I will have to try it again with the Wraith....except I have to wait for a new front bumper supports!!!! I drove down to TX two summers ago.....The one and only Jesse James invited me to his home in Austin. Would love to get back to that beautiful state one day soon. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler It looks like shorter wheel base, maybe more skid clearance, and a bit narrower track width helped that bug compared to the Wraith. I wouldn't have expected that before watching the vids! Nice rigs "thumbsup" |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler The Bug's wheelbase is 13 7/8" and the Wraith is at 14 5/8". The track width is the same, the Bug uses VP aluminum axles and the Wraith uses VP Currie axles. I certainly didn't expect the results either. In the grand scheme though, each section of rocks is going to be very circumstantial and even an inch difference of hitting the same line can change everything! Nonetheless, I certainly love driving each machine. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Some more video of our crawl last weekend: <iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vt5Nf1OobHE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Great video but I think the kid needs his own rig :p |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Love watching these videos. And I couldn't agree more, he needs one to drive around with the rest of ya'll. :mrgreen: |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Those two kids are the offspring of the guy driving the modified Ascender body and often they do have their own rigs to crawl with. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Some more new parts: BGR's Flat-Top Stinger w/ gussets HPI Rover White Dot tires ...and of course the obligatory poser pics, this time in my backyard (as opposed to bench photos): <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579793562/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_58"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4046/35579793562_857aa1e38a_o.jpg" width="1200" height="683" alt="WraithDMG_58"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749114035/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_55"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4118/35749114035_b5bf6c53de_o.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="WraithDMG_55"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579793862/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_56"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4146/35579793862_9a21eabdbe_o.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="WraithDMG_56"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35579794002/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_54"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4035/35579794002_ce83d460c5_o.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="WraithDMG_54"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749113885/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_57"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4263/35749113885_fc0f1866b1_o.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="WraithDMG_57"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35749114275/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="WraithDMG_53"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4093/35749114275_d2e06af287_o.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="WraithDMG_53"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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