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Old 08-18-2014, 06:32 PM   #1
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Default Questions about building a 1.9 wraith...

I've been searching through build threads and google image search drooling over all the 1.9 Wraiths. All the build threads I have browsed through not one person had anything bad to say about the conversion. Anybody do the conversion and then end up regretting it afterwards? I really want a "scale" rig. Something that I can look at and say, wow this thing look awesome! At first I was thinking buy a scx10 kit, throw my electronics in it and sell of the wraith chassis. But I really like the idea of the 1.9 wraith.

I don't have any experience building or customizing RC's so I'm kind of skeptical to jump in and start swapping out axles, and drivelines, making links and getting the servo clearance. I made a basic parts list of the stuff that seems pretty obvious...

scx10 axles
scx10 shocks
chassis mount kit from 3 racing or VP
4 link mount for rear axle
1.9 wheels and tires
custom length links (allthread and revo ends)

What about driveshafts? Would I be using scx10 shafts or cutting down my wraith shafts?

It all looks pretty simple...any underlying issues I should be aware of that may scare off a newbie?
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Old 08-18-2014, 07:45 PM   #2
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Default Re: Questions about building a 1.9 wraith...

I used wraith shocks, left the servo on the axle, you can use wraith MIPS or SCX10 MIPS, depending on wheelbase you want.

the only issue i had is the steering is not as sharp as my regular wraith, but there are mods for that later..

I have 2 1.9 wraiths currently...they are great!
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Old 08-18-2014, 07:55 PM   #3
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Don't need SCX10 shocks, Wraith shocks are fine, think you'll run out of up travel with housings hitting chassis with 90mm(3.5") shocks.

Don't need CMS, problem with CMS is your mixing & match part of a Wraith kit with part of an SCX10 kit so you'll have to buy both, then try to make them work, not that it can't/hasn't been done, but it might have some issues.
The issue with the housing mount servo is your limited in how far you can suck the front axle in before the servo hits part of the chassis in the front end.
I used a front 4 link plate that drops the servo down behind the housing along side the drive shaft, keeps it from hitting the chassis, doesn't have the travel limitations of CMS/panhard & hides it a bit out of view.

Mine steered good but I was using some spare 2.2Shafty housings that have had the wide XR10 mod done to the front so is a bit wider which helps keep the wheels out of the links & shocks.

Wraith drive shafts work without cutting depending on how much you shorten in, I only shortened my rear about 10mm(3/8")

I don't remember any other issues with fit up.


I didn't particularly like the long skid with the reduced ground clearance of the 1.9s versus the shortish skid in an SCX10.
Have since changed it back to AR60/2.2 rig but that will all change again when I rat those axles back out for a 2.2 U4 build & the SCX10 axles go back in for a 1.9 U4.




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Old 08-18-2014, 11:01 PM   #4
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Default Re: Questions about building a 1.9 wraith...

You could also narrow some wraith diffs like I did, it also helps to shorten the wheelbase at the front as well and you could cut the bottom off the chassis to raise the skid plate, I've done all these mods to mine and love it.
Heres a link 1.9 Wraith a bit different

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Old 08-24-2014, 10:12 PM   #5
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I went the other way. Started with a wraith cage/body added SCX-10 transmission. Got a set of SCX-10 axels, ProLine Power Stroke Shcocks. Mounted the servo on the axel. borrowed a friends collection of SCX-10 links and mocked he rig up. Then I made My own links with Traxxas long ball ends. I used Wraith Drive shafts and have a nice little rig. Look for DrDiff952"s Weekend Warrior Wraith
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Old 08-24-2014, 10:54 PM   #6
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you will not regret it at all! love it! they should make a kit for it!
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Old 09-01-2014, 08:08 PM   #7
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What do you guys think is a good "scale" tire for the 1.9 Wraiths? I see a lot of people running the Super Swampers and also the Rock Beast. I really like the looks if the pitbull growler, but it seems a little wide.
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Old 09-01-2014, 08:41 PM   #8
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For both of my 1.9 wraiths i run the super swamper tsl's...to me...you just cant get a better tire for performance and scale looks!
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