Wraith 1.9.2

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by twisted

are the links in the spare parts bag too long for the fastback mod?

The links in the bag do fit. If you ream them out a little with a multibit they slide snuggly over the cage and you won't have to redrill the roof panel.

Originally Posted by Szczerba

Cool wraith.

You should buy one.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Fastback mod done. I too opted to retain the stock roof. A little careful bending over the edge of the bench and some finessing by hand got it done.

[CM9000]

Looks better with a "soft top" vs having an aluminum panel up top. Looks good.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by CM9000

Looks better with a "soft top" vs having an aluminum panel up top. Looks good.

A painted panel shows that tasty rock rash, but yeah, I am digging the soft top look too.

[GA Dawg]

I would have had the roof panel end right behind the driver's head, but that's just me. The fastback mod looks great.

[TAT76]

I like it! If later you decide to cut the roof you can. I guess I better get it done

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[crunky]

Yup, I liked it when it was being done on the fat wraith and now that it's being done on the little guy I kinda like the fast back more. Looks great Duuuuuude !!!

When you opened up the holes do the links stay in place or do they want to shift around ? I've already made a drop bed for mine and I don't want to widen the bed area because my deck with be too narrow.

[JatoTheRipper]

I'm where a lot of people seem to be with this rig. It's very cool, but the value just isn't there. It's way overpriced for what you get. It is a $300 rig.

I'm going to build one as soon as I find a cage on eBay. I don't need the rest of the garbage - plastic links, shocks, junk electronics, and wheels and tires. Although the wheels and tires do look excellent this time around.

I'm not sure if Deans are the standard anymore. XT60s are, thankfully, taking over. Deans suck. I hate EC3 connectors more than Deans though. Not sure why Horizon come up with a new connector that isn't even compatible with the EC3 which they used to put on everything. That's very shortsighted thinking.

Trim the roof. Right now it looks like your Wraith has a dorky hat with a neck flap.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by crunky

When you opened up the holes do the links stay in place or do they want to shift around ? I've already made a drop bed for mine and I don't want to widen the bed area because my deck with be too narrow.

They stay put for the most part as long as you make the hole just big enough to work the cage through. I fabricobbled my own version on the OG Wraith using drilled out Traxxas rod ends and the only time they seem to shift with when it takes a hard tumble.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I'm where a lot of people seem to be with this rig. It's very cool, but the value just isn't there. It's way overpriced for what you get. It is a $300 rig.

I'm going to build one as soon as I find a cage on eBay. I don't need the rest of the garbage - plastic links, shocks, junk electronics, and wheels and tires. Although the wheels and tires do look excellent this time around.

Axials stuff is priced above their competitors, and that's kind of a bummer, but the upside is the massive aftermarket support. I think the sweet spot for this one would have been around $320. I'm sure that there is a builders kit coming, it could be worth waiting for.

I'm actually really impressed with the tires. Probably the best I've ever had on an RTR. The stock wheel/tire wobble kills most of the cool factor though. I might swap them over to my beadlocks and run them for a bit just to see what they will do.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I'm not sure if Deans are the standard anymore. XT60s are, thankfully, taking over. Deans suck. I hate EC3 connectors more than Deans though. Not sure why Horizon come up with a new connector that isn't even compatible with the EC3 which they used to put on everything. That's very shortsighted thinking.

Gimme a break, I've been away for a few years.

The only reason to put a fancy new connector that hasn't yet caught on is to try to force the change onto the market. So, $.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Trim the roof. Right now it looks like your Wraith has a dorky hat with a neck flap.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Axials stuff is priced above their competitors, and that's kind of a bummer, but the upside is the massive aftermarket support. I think the sweet spot for this one would have been around $320. I'm sure that there is a builders kit coming, it could be worth waiting for.

I'm actually really impressed with the tires. Probably the best I've ever had on an RTR. The stock wheel/tire wobble kills most of the cool factor though. I might swap them over to my beadlocks and run them for a bit just to see what they will do.

Gimme a break, I've been away for a few years.

The only reason to put a fancy new connector that hasn't yet caught on is to try to force the change onto the market. So, $.

$320 would have been acceptable.

I don't think the aftermarket support is a reason to excuse the inflated pricing, but a lot of people accept it.

RTR tires have come a long way for sure. Axial has some cool looking tread on their tires. I just wish they'd have a performance or competition compound that they sold. Times have changed and the R35 compound just isn't as impressive as it used to be.

I figured you weren't using XT60s if you weren't involved in the hobby in recent years. Deans aren't horrible. They were just the only option we had for the longest time.

[TAT76]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Trim the roof. Right now it looks like your Wraith has a dorky hat with a neck flap.

You know that guy gets all the ladies...

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by TAT76

You know that guy gets all the ladies...

By way of kidnapping...

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I don't think the aftermarket support is a reason to excuse the inflated pricing, but a lot of people accept it.

For us it's a benefit. Guess it depends on which side of the counter you're standing on.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

RTR tires have come a long way for sure. Axial has some cool looking tread on their tires. I just wish they'd have a performance or competition compound that they sold. Times have changed and the R35 compound just isn't as impressive as it used to be.

I was going to use the PitBulls I've got laying around, but after 6 years or so that super soft compound is deteriorating at the sidewalls. I'm really surprised that running the OG 1.9 the other night didn't result in massive, catastrophic tread discombobulation.

[dezfan]

The 1.9 Wraith is a huge MEH.

Dogbones, plastic links, plastic shocks, plastic glue on wheels, and overpriced to boot.

The ScX10 2 Chevy Blazer is a much better choice if one must have an Axial based rig.

But, it looks cool. 👍🏼

[Szczerba]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

The links in the bag do fit. If you ream them out a little with a multibit they slide snuggly over the cage and you won't have to redrill the roof panel.

You should buy one.

I cannot remember the last time I bought an Axial RTR or Kit. Don't think I ever have. Mainly just buy the bits and pieces for builds.

[Duuuuuuuude]

Do you see it?

[smog]

You change the upper link geometry?

[Shinchu]

I guess the price is okay. I started wondering if I could just build a scale hardbody early bronco with links/coilovers and I think just those main things alone (hardbody, chassis, links, shocks) would be well over $400 total.

Huh.

And for the record, I once owned a hat with a neck flap. It got me zero ladies. Then again I was like 11 soooo....

[CM9000]

I see pin tires in the background. Lol.

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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Do you see it?

Wheels and tars look good. Are those Tamiya wheels?