Hey all, Although this is my first post, I have been keeping tabs on this great forum for over a year now. I retired from the Canadian Navy after 21 years at the age of 42 and thought I would purchase an Axial Wraith as a gift to myself. Modifying anything that I own runs through my blood! While I'm relatively new to RC rock crawling, I have plenty of experience rock crawling with my Polaris RZR that had so many modifications, it was insane. That was a huge money pit of a toy...I sold it a couple years ago. While the Wraith is still a money pit, it's not as bad as a full size crawler! I'm extremely happy that I decided on a Wraith, as there is plenty of other options. Over the past year and a bit, I have modified the Wraith to my personal taste to perform some fairly extreme rock crawling. The performance and maneuvers of this crawler stills blows me away when I compare the crawling I did with the RZR. Last month, I also purchased an Axial Deadbolt for my 6 year old son so we can crawl together. For now, it won't get the mods that my RC has, but quite likely will in due time. Anyhow, here is the list of mods I have done so far, followed by some pics and a quick vid. HiTEC HS-7955TG Digital Servo Dynamite Machined Aluminum Servo Arm Axial 27T Motor Team EnrichPower LIPO 2S 6000 50C Battery STRC Machined Aluminum C-Hubs (Anodized Green) Integy Machined HD Steering Blocks (Anodized Green) GH Racing Aluminum Steering Linkage Kit Axial Aluminum Upper Suspension Links Integy Machined Lower Suspension Links (Anodized Green) Castle BEC Pitbull Rock Beast II Komp Kompound 2.2 Tires Pitbull Dos Piezas Kompilation 2.2 Foams Axial 2.2 Rockster Beadlock Wheels Traxxas Battery Hold Down Kit (Hood Pins) G Made 103 Piggyback Shocks Battery Relocated to Front ESC Relocated to Rear Rear Shock Mounts Flipped Axle Shock/Suspension Link Mounts Flipped Advanced Metal Fab Aluminum Differential Skid Plates Fabricated Rear Aluminum Body Panel I'm using the stock gearing and so far, don't see the need to change. The next mod I'm looking at are the Beef Tubes or maybe an aluminum pair of axles cases. Any suggestions would be appreciated. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35152769663/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_05"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/35152769663_d63ebe0fa6_o.jpg" width="1024" height="642" alt="Wraith_05"></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@N05/35152769423/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_06"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4304/35152769423_bcfa220b20_o.jpg" width="1024" height="609" alt="Wraith_06"></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@N05/35962520045/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_07"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4309/35962520045_e439fe08da_o.jpg" width="1024" height="649" alt="Wraith_07"></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@N05/35152768863/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_12"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4317/35152768863_ddb92040fa_o.jpg" width="1024" height="686" alt="Wraith_12"></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@N05/35152769113/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_10"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4304/35152769113_c0e2d97c69_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_10"></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@N05/35962519695/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_11"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4304/35962519695_770aa0d02f_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_11"></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@N05/35152768833/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_14"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4309/35152768833_9ec3035989_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_14"></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@N05/35962519535/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_13"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4325/35962519535_dfd5654e4e_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_13"></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@N05/35152769243/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_08"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4307/35152769243_b75417c61a_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_08"></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@N05/35962519925/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_09"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4327/35962519925_2ebd88c0a8_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_09"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> A few more pics.... <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35962519325/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_17"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4329/35962519325_3f346017f9_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_17"></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@N05/35152768733/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_18"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/35152768733_c5ec9eeff2_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_18"></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@N05/35962519375/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_15"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4295/35962519375_92749da57f_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_15"></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@N05/35152768773/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_16"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4314/35152768773_3b7c448b52_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_16"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nr5p6mnn89k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> My Son's Deadbolt: <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35152769943/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Jake_DeadboltRC_01"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4307/35152769943_37e49ef939_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Jake_DeadboltRC_01"></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@N05/35962520415/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Jake_DeadboltRC_02"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4322/35962520415_5bd1a8eb1d_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Jake_DeadboltRC_02"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> ....and by the way, I'm in Victoria, BC, Canada. That one photo is looking over Haro Straight to the State of Washington. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler I didn't realize how aggressive those Pitbull Rockbeast tires looked till I saw yours up close. How do you like them? |
I just put the Pitbulls on. To the touch, they are super sticky. I was on RC4WD Interco IROK 2.2 Super Swamper tires on Proline Beadlocks (they went to my son's Deadbolt). I have put quite a number of miles on the Interco tires and have been highly impressed with them since day one, so much in fact that I was nervous about losing performance going with another tire. So far, I am quite impressed with the Pitbull tires, but I still think the Interco tires are slightly better. I had 1:1 Pitbull tires on my RZR and they were absolutely incredible in the real world. I can still climb 65 to 70 degree rock faces with the Pitbulls, so they can't be that bad!!!! Anyone know who has the Vanquish axle trusses in stock...USA or Canada, doesn't matter? |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Tcscrawlers maybe? |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Nice, I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses velcro to hold the hood closed! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler I don't know what you did but your pictures look really good haha nice wraith! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Man, I envy you guys on the Island. Every time I'm over there, everywhere I look I'm like "I wanna crawl that...I wanna crawl that....I wanna crawl that" Wraith is looking great btw. I'm thinking about investing in some diff skids, how are they holding up? |
I did have the hood hinged, but removed them after I went with the hood pins. I'm gonna get two more for the forward portion of the hood so I can peel off that Velcro. The nice thing about the hood pins is that I don't need to strap the battery in anymore, the hood keeps it very secure underneath. Thanxs, taking good photos starts off with a "GOOD" camera. I stopped by the LHS today to return some items, and like usual, I can't leave that place empty handed....end up with a pair of the Axial AR60 OCP Universal Axles (AX30780). Just finished installing them and virtually all the OEM front axle slop in gone none. They also seem to be quite a bit beefier than the stock axles shafts. I bit the bullet and ordered an bunch of Vanquish products: AXIAL AR60 OCP MACHINED MACHINED LINK MOUNTS GREY (front and rear) AXIAL WRAITH AXLE CNC MACHINED ALUMINUM GREY (front and rear) AXIAL WRAITH DIFFERENTIAL COVER SILVER (front and rear) AXIAL WRAITH HD ALUMINUM TRUSS SILVER (front and rear) AXIAL WRAITH KNUCKLES CHUBS LOCKOUTS STAGE 1 KIT SILVER AXIAL WRAITH TIE ROD TITANIUM AXIAL WRAITH TITANIUM 3/16 DRAG LINK Of course, I'm looking forward to getting these all in hand and bolted up. Yes, lot's of places to crawl around my next of the woods....in fact, my own backyard has plenty of exposed bedrock. So far, the skids are definitely doing their job and getting all scuffed up. Sounds very realistic when they are scraping rock. Yes, they do cause more friction when going over rock, but with that being said, it's not a big deal. When I get all the new Vanquish axles and parts, I won't use the skids; they will remain as spares for my son's Deadbolt. I would definitely recommend them. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler I definitely recommend the MIP driveshafts. I've abused them a lot in a short time, and they have taken everything I can throw at them. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Thank you new2rocks....I will be taking your advice. |
Nice rig, where have you bought the skids from? Enviado do meu GT-I9505 |
Thanxs. Here's where I bought the skids: Aluminum Axial Deadbolt Differential Protector Wraps Around Pinion | eBay I decided I wanted to change up the look of my Wraith today and decided I would perform a "fastback" mod of my own design. I used the the stock Axial upper links and some various sizes of aluminum tube. It was important to me that the roof section was still able to fit, so the notches in the "B" pillar cross bar were extended back the width of the link end so the upper link end would pass over the crossbar notch to maintain the stock width. An aluminum rear shock tower brace was fabricated and aluminum spacer tubes placed over the cross bar to keep the modified axle links from moving side to side. A rear frame section was fabricated from aluminum tube and Axial link ends to run all four link ends to one central location, again using aluminum spacers to keep the ends from moving side to side. The whole rear end fastback mod is very sturdy and I'm positive it will last the torture tests of any potential rollovers. Whatcha think? <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35573990110/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_25"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4308/35573990110_bc8d82451e_o.jpg" width="1024" height="546" alt="Wraith_25"></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@N05/35573990350/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_24"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4309/35573990350_ff610a642b_o.jpg" width="1024" height="593" alt="Wraith_24"></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@N05/35573991310/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_19"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4317/35573991310_8a850f4d12_o.jpg" width="1024" height="640" alt="Wraith_19"></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@N05/35573990460/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_23"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4318/35573990460_39b8a052cb_o.jpg" width="1024" height="784" alt="Wraith_23"></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@N05/35573990910/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_21"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4297/35573990910_85266f2c91_o.jpg" width="1024" height="777" alt="Wraith_21"></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@N05/35152969443/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_22"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4321/35152969443_9613f83b8a_o.jpg" width="1024" height="659" alt="Wraith_22"></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@N05/35573991140/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_20"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4292/35573991140_3a2a2b7fd3_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_20"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
Nice looking rig, billnvic, just picked up the Poison Spider. Did the lhs have the universals in stock? I also live in Vic.... |
Thank you....If you are referring to the Shaver Shop, yes, they had a couple of pairs on hand. I just joined the Victoria Scale 4x4 Facebook page and am hoping to meet up with some folks for a crawling day. It's fun with my young son, but would like to get out and really test the limits of this Wraith.....and maybe break some parts so I can get better ones!!! lol |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Thanks, will check out Shavers tomorrow. I am not on FaceBook, where do you guys run your rigs? |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Usually Playfair Park or Mt. Doug. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler I know both places, My. Tolmie would be cool too... |
Major modifications update. This freakin' Wraith is a money pit! (but I love it). As mentioned above, I ordered the following: 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 Plus, I purchased from my LHS: RC Screwz Wraith Stainless Steel Screw Kit MIP Drive-shafts Robinson Racing 15t Pinion (nickel plated) Axial 14T Pinion Axial 87T Spur Replacement Axle and Hub Bearings Traxxas Battery Hold Down Kit (Hood Pins) For a total of four hood pins now. At the same time, while everything was torn down, I did a full maintenance routine and reworked the rear "fastback" mod to improve it's appearance and strength. I used the rear section of the roof panel that was cut off to fab up a floor board for the rear frame section, which allowed me to mount the ESC with a screw and get rid of the tacky zip-ties. The Vanquish products are absolutely metal ART. It will be a shame to get them all scratched up, but it's inevitable. I weighed the stock front axle with the old mods on it (minus the servo) and it came to 10.05oz (285g) and the full Vanquish axle all built up (minus the servo) came in at 11.4oz (324g). My whole Wraith, including LIPO battery hits the scales at 7.69lbs (3.49kg). Now, gotta get this thing dirty and test out the new gearing. With the 27t motor, I went from stock 20t / 80t to 15t / 87t. Here's the pics..... <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35830191581/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_Vanquish_14"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4301/35830191581_c498ccb6cd_o.jpg" width="1024" height="778" alt="Wraith_Vanquish_14"></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@N05/35573713520/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_Vanquish_13"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4329/35573713520_c06ed2de01_o.jpg" width="1024" height="350" alt="Wraith_Vanquish_13"></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@N05/35921302876/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_Vanquish_12"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4292/35921302876_406b68fa6c_o.jpg" width="1024" height="393" alt="Wraith_Vanquish_12"></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@N05/35830192441/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_Vanquish_05"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4317/35830192441_5576f3b3e3_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="Wraith_Vanquish_05"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> More pics: <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35830191771/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_Vanquish_11"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4313/35830191771_08efd21684_o.jpg" width="1024" height="561" alt="Wraith_Vanquish_11"></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@N05/35830191991/in/album-72157682732498833/" 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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler <iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TTUQyEr-sg0?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Looking good! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler your truck looks great and it sounds like it's performing awesome too. |
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!!!! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler 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. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler 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. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler A fellow Victorian! Wahoo! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler 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! <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35962396125/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_16"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4313/35962396125_41f6ae133a_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_16"></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@N05/35921263986/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_11"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4316/35921263986_bfce163d8e_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_11"></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@N05/35122435374/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_09"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4297/35122435374_dbd5ccf3cc_o.jpg" width="1024" height="677" alt="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_09"></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@N05/35962396585/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_08"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4315/35962396585_79015957ab_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_08"></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@N05/35921264266/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_07"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4298/35921264266_7cff19374f_o.jpg" width="1024" height="795" alt="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_07"></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@N05/35122435814/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_05"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4322/35122435814_7234f2e9b9_o.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="MtDoug_6_Jun_14_05"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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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. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Thanxs...absolutely, feel free to use my design. It works very well and is very strong. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler So many questions :oops:: •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? |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler 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). |
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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Arg... This is the time where I wish I had Facebook. :x Can someone send me the link? Or just tell me when they usually get together? |
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Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler 1 Attachment(s) If you think you are having fun now put 4WS on it and let the real fun begin. |
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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! |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler That's one hot wraith. Sweet photo's. The wraith springs work well on many shocks. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Just search "Victoria Scale 4x4" on Facebook and request acceptance. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler 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. |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler Not required to tell, maybe i will now desing own system. Sorry my the previous question > battery.... |
Re: bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler 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. "thumbsup" 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! :shock: 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: <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/156142005@N05/35962518765/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_28"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4320/35962518765_0ee13aff6c_o.jpg" width="1024" height="561" alt="Wraith_28"></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@N05/35573792360/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_27"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4312/35573792360_8ae78d0399_o.jpg" width="1024" height="559" alt="Wraith_27"></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@N05/35152768563/in/album-72157682732498833/" title="Wraith_26"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4309/35152768563_74fc09b65f_o.jpg" width="1024" height="676" alt="Wraith_26"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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