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articzap · 11-13-2010, 07:20 PM

Well until I get my UGC chassis, I decided to have the body painted by my buddies girl. I asked her to do some sweet sharpie art. Then they were gonna spray Spaztix chrome behind it. Well in the process of spraying it paint, it literally lifted the sharpie right off the body. whooopssss, minor miscalculation. Either way, this is the way she sits as of right now.

articzap · 11-17-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks to mindless for running with my idea and raceaholic for putting it together. Be jealous......

crazyorigin · 11-18-2010, 06:33 AM

I have been thinking of running my steering link like that too, stilll not sure if I will or not.

Glad to see the caps are working good for ya, thanks for the feedback, this reminds me I need to draw winners for my giveaway

articzap · 11-18-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyorigin

I have been thinking of running my steering link like that too, stilll not sure if I will or not.

Glad to see the caps are working good for ya, thanks for the feedback, this reminds me I need to draw winners for my giveaway

Do it. Saves the servo, and servo horn plus you don't get hung up. One of the best mods so far, period.

Harvo · 11-18-2010, 10:37 AM

It'll make your servo work harder and get hotter.

articzap · 11-18-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvo

It'll make your servo work harder and get hotter.

For some.much needed front end clearance, its worth it.

Jeepkid · 11-18-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by articzap

Thanks to mindless for running with my idea and raceaholic for putting it together. Be jealous......

How long have you been running it that way. Would like to know, as I have the same servo.I dont want to do it if the servo will fail. Harvo knows what he is talking about on this, so give me more input on this. Want to know how it is working for you.

articzap · 11-18-2010, 11:45 AM

Just switched it last night. Functionality wise it works perfect. My servo ran hot as.can be since I got the truck. And based on what I know about physics, servo horn length would effect how the servo runs much more then the drag link.

Jeepkid · 11-18-2010, 11:55 AM

Well I have the racing edge horn, so I think I might be good if I do this mod.

ittybitty · 11-18-2010, 12:33 PM

The drag link length itself wont affect the amount of work needed by the servo, but the angle of the drag link will. Being at that steep of an angle the servo has to push harder to get it started moving than if it was parallel to the tie rod/axle. A longer servo horn will increase throw, a longer arm on the knuckle will help with the amount of work the servo has to do by increasing the leverage on the knuckle making it easier to steer.

A longer servo horn decrease the amount of available torque produced by the servo. Most of us that are installing a longer servo horn are doing so in order to get the most throw out of our steering setups. With the VP knuckles you have to have a longer horn to get the most out of the steering. The only other way to get the full amount is to shorten the arm on the knuckle, but that somewhat defeats the purpose of the VP knuckles. By shortening the provided arm you will make it harder on the servo...just like it was stock. Read this for more info:

http://www.stampedeproject.com/2010/...ut-servos.html

Jeepkid · 11-18-2010, 12:42 PM

I did know all that you have provided. As far as more throw, no thanks. I feel that if I need to turn tighter, just use dig. I want to get the horn out of the way. I have flipped the servo 180*, seems to work. My only concern is the angle he has on the drag link itself, as you said.

Harvo · 11-18-2010, 01:30 PM

I'd agree with these two guys ^ ... you can get the horn out of the way by flipping the servo and it will be alot more efficient

. Not much will hit the horn when its that close to the tire.

DickyT · 11-18-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvo

I'd agree with these two guys ^ ... you can get the horn out of the way by flipping the servo and it will be alot more efficient

. Not much will hit the horn when its that close to the tire.

You haven't driven at Miramar FL. The damn shells and spikes in the coquina rock are always getting caught up in my servo horn, with the servo flipped.

It does stay cool though

articzap · 01-02-2011, 09:50 PM

Project BlackHawk
-------------------------------

This started off with me wanting to go bodiless and has turned into a mass spending of money.

After getting it together to it's current state, I've partially decided I might need 3.5" shocks. Stock shocks with crazyorigin rod end mod is just to much height, I think. I'm gonna borrow and set and see how it sits with 3.5"s.

Parts list as seen in these pictures:
-Hawk Bodiless Topper
-Axial Stage 2 Carbon Fiber Chassis Kit
-Axial 30* Upper Links.
-Crawler Innovations Low Clearance Front Links
-T1E High Clearance Rear Links

Parts on backorder

:
-Axial Carbon Fiber Electronics Plate
-Axial Carbon Fiber Battery Tray
-Axial Black and Purple Springs
-Vanquish Motor Plates
-Vanquish DHII's

There's more stuff to list, but I'll wait for the electronics side to list those off.

Sorry for crappy cellphone pictures!

Jeepkid · 01-03-2011, 10:47 AM

I see you got yourself a Hawk.

articzap · 01-03-2011, 07:02 PM

Let's get some high quality pictures!

DickyT · 01-03-2011, 07:06 PM

I like the Hawk on the CF chassis

articzap · 01-03-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DickyT

I like the Hawk on the CF chassis

You just like carbon fiber.......

I can't wait to weigh it in once the rest of the parts come in. Was 5.9 RTR before the tear down.

EDIT:

Oh yeah, thanks for all of your help DickyT. Without your help I don't think I would have made half of the right choices!

Jeepkid · 01-03-2011, 07:23 PM

DT is a great guy to help you out when you got a question. I have never met him in person, but can tell he is a good dude.

vn1500 · 01-03-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepkid

DT is a great guy to help you out when you got a question. I have never met him in person, but can tell he is a good dude.

You're CORRECT

he is a good dude

11-18-2010, 12:33 PM	#30
ittybitty I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter Posts: 6,141	The drag link length itself wont affect the amount of work needed by the servo, but the angle of the drag link will. Being at that steep of an angle the servo has to push harder to get it started moving than if it was parallel to the tie rod/axle. A longer servo horn will increase throw, a longer arm on the knuckle will help with the amount of work the servo has to do by increasing the leverage on the knuckle making it easier to steer. A longer servo horn decrease the amount of available torque produced by the servo. Most of us that are installing a longer servo horn are doing so in order to get the most throw out of our steering setups. With the VP knuckles you have to have a longer horn to get the most out of the steering. The only other way to get the full amount is to shorten the arm on the knuckle, but that somewhat defeats the purpose of the VP knuckles. By shortening the provided arm you will make it harder on the servo...just like it was stock. Read this for more info: http://www.stampedeproject.com/2010/...ut-servos.html Last edited by ittybitty; 11-18-2010 at 12:35 PM.

01-02-2011, 09:50 PM	#34
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Project BlackHawk ------------------------------- This started off with me wanting to go bodiless and has turned into a mass spending of money. After getting it together to it's current state, I've partially decided I might need 3.5" shocks. Stock shocks with crazyorigin rod end mod is just to much height, I think. I'm gonna borrow and set and see how it sits with 3.5"s. Parts list as seen in these pictures: -Hawk Bodiless Topper -Axial Stage 2 Carbon Fiber Chassis Kit -Axial 30* Upper Links. -Crawler Innovations Low Clearance Front Links -T1E High Clearance Rear Links Parts on backorder: -Axial Carbon Fiber Electronics Plate -Axial Carbon Fiber Battery Tray -Axial Black and Purple Springs -Vanquish Motor Plates -Vanquish DHII's There's more stuff to list, but I'll wait for the electronics side to list those off. Sorry for crappy cellphone pictures! Last edited by articzap; 01-02-2011 at 10:03 PM.

11-13-2010, 07:20 PM	#21
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Well until I get my UGC chassis, I decided to have the body painted by my buddies girl. I asked her to do some sweet sharpie art. Then they were gonna spray Spaztix chrome behind it. Well in the process of spraying it paint, it literally lifted the sharpie right off the body. whooopssss, minor miscalculation. Either way, this is the way she sits as of right now.

11-17-2010, 09:08 PM	#22
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Thanks to mindless for running with my idea and raceaholic for putting it together. Be jealous......

11-18-2010, 06:33 AM	#23
crazyorigin Sometimes, I make things. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Upton Posts: 1,043	I have been thinking of running my steering link like that too, stilll not sure if I will or not. Glad to see the caps are working good for ya, thanks for the feedback, this reminds me I need to draw winners for my giveaway

11-18-2010, 10:37 AM	#25
Harvo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind Posts: 6,386	It'll make your servo work harder and get hotter.

11-18-2010, 11:45 AM	#28
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Just switched it last night. Functionality wise it works perfect. My servo ran hot as.can be since I got the truck. And based on what I know about physics, servo horn length would effect how the servo runs much more then the drag link.

11-18-2010, 11:55 AM	#29
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Well I have the racing edge horn, so I think I might be good if I do this mod.

11-18-2010, 12:42 PM	#31
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	I did know all that you have provided. As far as more throw, no thanks. I feel that if I need to turn tighter, just use dig. I want to get the horn out of the way. I have flipped the servo 180*, seems to work. My only concern is the angle he has on the drag link itself, as you said.

11-18-2010, 01:30 PM	#32
Harvo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind Posts: 6,386	I'd agree with these two guys ^ ... you can get the horn out of the way by flipping the servo and it will be alot more efficient . Not much will hit the horn when its that close to the tire.

01-03-2011, 10:47 AM	#35
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	I see you got yourself a Hawk.

01-03-2011, 07:02 PM	#36
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Let's get some high quality pictures!

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01-03-2011, 07:06 PM	#37
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	I like the Hawk on the CF chassis

01-03-2011, 07:23 PM	#39
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	DT is a great guy to help you out when you got a question. I have never met him in person, but can tell he is a good dude.

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