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Jeepkid · 01-17-2011, 11:15 AM

Okay, I had a build thread then a rebuild thread. Now I want those threads to die. As I have been working on my rig and constantly redoing shit, I find this rig not to be an XR anymore. It is slowly turning into a Vanquish based rig, and other misc. awsome products. Here are the specs. Any questions just ask.

XR10 axle cases and lockouts
Rc4wd gears
VP front upper link mount
VP trans cases
VP motor plates
VP knuckles
VP Brass Knuckles
VP 1" slw v4's 350hubs w/Khaos Rovers
HR CHubs
Team brood creep R/T 35t's
Rc4wd 14t pinions
Redbull energy shot motor protectors
CI high clearence Front and Rear links
CI uppers
UGC Viper bodiless chassis V2 top w/ lotus GT panels
traxxas big bores w/ caps drilled and tapped
Losi mini t spings
35wt shockoil front
35wt shock oil rear
Custom 3stage foams
Dual Tekin FXR's
Deans connectors, bullet connectors and wires through out
Futaba 4pl
CC BEC(Invisable to the untrained eye

)
futaba s9157 servo
GH racing servo horn( edges shaved smooth)
ROWDY RACING

Servo guard
4mm threaded one piece steering link
800mah 3s lipos
&
450mah 3s lipos
Custom motor mounted battery&RX mount

slowngreen · 01-17-2011, 11:34 AM

Look forward to some pics.

Jeepkid · 01-17-2011, 11:43 AM

Oh, I forgot to say that I am in the middle of wiring it up. Trying to get it all super clean. Getting the BEC out of the way completely, makes just a little more space for the other electronics. I am hoping to have it ready to run by sunday. If not no sweat, just as long as the wiring is nice and organized. I have a blue print made up, so I put the wires where I think they will look the cleanest and not be in the way. I usually get sick of the organizing and start slapping it all together. We'll see how it turns out.

rcjackson0926 · 01-17-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepkid

Dual Mamba micro pro's

Have you tried the FXR's? If so, what do you like better about these? I have been looking at them recently since they are considerably cheaper than the FXR's.

Jeepkid · 01-17-2011, 08:11 PM

Was going to go fxr's, but the castle firmware is so much better imo. The fxr has number steps for throttle, drag brake and so on. Castle has percentages, that you can see what amount you have going to dragbrake, throttle and so on. Not to mention that the fxr go 1-13 on its adjustments. This is just me saying this, but I think castle is the cats ass.

rcjackson0926 · 01-17-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepkid

Was going to go fxr's, but the castle firmware is so much better imo. The fxr has number steps for throttle, drag brake and so on. Castle has percentages, that you can see what amount you have going to dragbrake, throttle and so on. Not to mention that the fxr go 1-13 on its adjustments. This is just me saying this, but I think castle is the cats ass.

Thanks, I think I am going to go with the micro's when I build my son an XR10 when he is ready to move up to pro.

t-roller · 01-17-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Thanks, I think I am going to go with the micro's when I build my son an XR10 when he is ready to move up to pro.

What about the Holmes BRXL. They use the castle software and have the Holmes Hold

and I think they are cheaper

fred0000 · 01-17-2011, 08:51 PM

another build jeepkod, look forward to seeing pics of this revision, sounds badass on paper, now hurry with the pics!

Jeepkid · 01-17-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-roller

What about the Holmes BRXL. They use the castle software and have the Holmes Hold

and I think they are cheaper

The issue with the BRXL's is they areent a small esc. The micro pros are in no way going to be mounted on the chassis. I am mounting all electronics off of the chassis and on the front lower links, via a plastic plate.

Thanks fred, its just the one I've been working on. I thought it was time the rebuild thread died. I want a thread that has Q&A. On top of that I want it to have a name that it will hold for a while. Idk if the v3 juice is going to stay. I'll try to take pics of the rig as it sits right now.

Jeepkid · 01-17-2011, 09:22 PM

Here are some teasers, as I do not want to show the electronics all put in place until I am totally happy with the final product.

The tray.Some wires waiting to be soldered,shortened and hidden.

Some VP knuckles and HR CHubs. Extra clocking in full effect.

Can anyone see something out of place. Like its hiding?

Thats all for now.

Rootar · 01-17-2011, 10:12 PM

i thinking its peeking out from behind the servo...

Highlucks · 01-18-2011, 01:49 AM

Your putting a lot of faith in those cable ties, especially in a location where they can be cut by the rocks.

Though I look forward to what you come up with, I enjoyed your other build.

Jeepkid · 01-18-2011, 07:55 AM

Correct the CC Bec is under the servo. It fits like a glove. As far as the zip ties go, they will hold it in place till I can make a new motor mount tray.

DickyT · 01-18-2011, 07:57 AM

The zip ties should be fine for now. Wrapping through the holes and not around the link they are pretty well protected.

Nice work on the bec placement

Jeepkid · 01-18-2011, 08:04 AM

Thanks, I was trying to find a place to hide the damn thing. I had the servo off and the bec was sit right by that spot and it looked like it would fit. Next is to shrink wrap it in black shrink wrap and it will disapear. The cool thing is it dosent move in that location, it sits solid in there.

Mac10 · 01-18-2011, 08:17 AM

Looks good man!
I like the bec mounting idea.

I hear that the chaotic tierod works well with the extra clocking on the axle.
Like 53willys did.

Keep up the good work

Jeepkid · 01-18-2011, 08:22 AM

Thanks man, I got a prototype tierod from a pal. They are bent to allow clearence. They are also raw, he plans on making a slick dyable plastic coating. It is as slick as delrin. I think I said too much.

PipeDreams · 01-18-2011, 04:03 PM

Thanks for an idea on my bec lol... Looks good!

Jeepkid · 01-18-2011, 05:16 PM

Yeah, I thought you guys would like that. Its a dead space just asking to have a bec in it. The steering link dosent hit it at all. I'll try to get a pic up close of it.

Jeepkid · 01-18-2011, 05:33 PM

Got a pic of the bec from below. It clears my one piece tierod by 1/2inch and the lower link mount by 1/4inch. It dosent even wiggle in there, it solid.

Have all electronics on the rig. Dont have soldering done as I think I want to shorten some wires up. The think feels light as hell. Got a pic of it, without wieght in the tires on its side. Notice the pack of cigs under the rear tire.

Going to retune my shocks and was thinking of limiting the shocks more. What do you guys think. Too much flex?

01-17-2011, 11:15 AM	#1
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Jeepkids UGC ViPer10 Okay, I had a build thread then a rebuild thread. Now I want those threads to die. As I have been working on my rig and constantly redoing shit, I find this rig not to be an XR anymore. It is slowly turning into a Vanquish based rig, and other misc. awsome products. Here are the specs. Any questions just ask. XR10 axle cases and lockouts Rc4wd gears VP front upper link mount VP trans cases VP motor plates VP knuckles VP Brass Knuckles VP 1" slw v4's 350hubs w/Khaos Rovers HR CHubs Team brood creep R/T 35t's Rc4wd 14t pinions Redbull energy shot motor protectors CI high clearence Front and Rear links CI uppers UGC Viper bodiless chassis V2 top w/ lotus GT panels traxxas big bores w/ caps drilled and tapped Losi mini t spings 35wt shockoil front 35wt shock oil rear Custom 3stage foams Dual Tekin FXR's Deans connectors, bullet connectors and wires through out Futaba 4pl CC BEC(Invisable to the untrained eye) futaba s9157 servo GH racing servo horn( edges shaved smooth) ROWDY RACING Servo guard 4mm threaded one piece steering link 800mah 3s lipos & 450mah 3s lipos Custom motor mounted battery&RX mount Last edited by Jeepkid; 09-05-2011 at 04:43 PM.

01-17-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Oh, I forgot to say that I am in the middle of wiring it up. Trying to get it all super clean. Getting the BEC out of the way completely, makes just a little more space for the other electronics. I am hoping to have it ready to run by sunday. If not no sweat, just as long as the wiring is nice and organized. I have a blue print made up, so I put the wires where I think they will look the cleanest and not be in the way. I usually get sick of the organizing and start slapping it all together. We'll see how it turns out. Last edited by Jeepkid; 01-17-2011 at 12:45 PM.

01-17-2011, 11:34 AM	#2
slowngreen RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nunya Idaho... Posts: 1,559	Look forward to some pics.

01-17-2011, 08:11 PM	#5
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Was going to go fxr's, but the castle firmware is so much better imo. The fxr has number steps for throttle, drag brake and so on. Castle has percentages, that you can see what amount you have going to dragbrake, throttle and so on. Not to mention that the fxr go 1-13 on its adjustments. This is just me saying this, but I think castle is the cats ass.

01-17-2011, 08:51 PM	#8
fred0000 cherry bomb Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 1,598	another build jeepkod, look forward to seeing pics of this revision, sounds badass on paper, now hurry with the pics!

01-17-2011, 09:22 PM	#10
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Here are some teasers, as I do not want to show the electronics all put in place until I am totally happy with the final product. The tray.Some wires waiting to be soldered,shortened and hidden. Some VP knuckles and HR CHubs. Extra clocking in full effect. Can anyone see something out of place. Like its hiding? Thats all for now.

01-17-2011, 10:12 PM	#11
Rootar Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 596	i thinking its peeking out from behind the servo...

01-18-2011, 01:49 AM	#12
Highlucks Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 3,163	Your putting a lot of faith in those cable ties, especially in a location where they can be cut by the rocks. Though I look forward to what you come up with, I enjoyed your other build.

01-18-2011, 07:55 AM	#13
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Correct the CC Bec is under the servo. It fits like a glove. As far as the zip ties go, they will hold it in place till I can make a new motor mount tray.

01-18-2011, 07:57 AM	#14
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	The zip ties should be fine for now. Wrapping through the holes and not around the link they are pretty well protected. Nice work on the bec placement

01-18-2011, 08:04 AM	#15
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Thanks, I was trying to find a place to hide the damn thing. I had the servo off and the bec was sit right by that spot and it looked like it would fit. Next is to shrink wrap it in black shrink wrap and it will disapear. The cool thing is it dosent move in that location, it sits solid in there.

01-18-2011, 08:17 AM	#16
Mac10 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: I hope you SHUT UP!!! Posts: 716	Looks good man! I like the bec mounting idea. I hear that the chaotic tierod works well with the extra clocking on the axle. Like 53willys did. Keep up the good work

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01-18-2011, 08:22 AM	#17
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Thanks man, I got a prototype tierod from a pal. They are bent to allow clearence. They are also raw, he plans on making a slick dyable plastic coating. It is as slick as delrin. I think I said too much.

01-18-2011, 04:03 PM	#18
PipeDreams RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,296	Thanks for an idea on my bec lol... Looks good!

01-18-2011, 05:16 PM	#19
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Yeah, I thought you guys would like that. Its a dead space just asking to have a bec in it. The steering link dosent hit it at all. I'll try to get a pic up close of it.

01-18-2011, 05:33 PM	#20
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Got a pic of the bec from below. It clears my one piece tierod by 1/2inch and the lower link mount by 1/4inch. It dosent even wiggle in there, it solid. Have all electronics on the rig. Dont have soldering done as I think I want to shorten some wires up. The think feels light as hell. Got a pic of it, without wieght in the tires on its side. Notice the pack of cigs under the rear tire. Going to retune my shocks and was thinking of limiting the shocks more. What do you guys think. Too much flex?

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