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Del Monte · 05-05-2011, 11:10 PM

Well, here we go again

I'm very excited to be building a XR after running a shafty for the last 2.5 years. I've got a lot to learn with this truck, and I can't wait to get it on the rocks.

Here's a quick rundown of what I will be using:

Futaba 4pk
45t motors (until I can get my hands on some HH motors)
3S 430mah and 3S 860mah batteries
Dual Sidewinder Micros
Futaba BLS157HV servo
Axial Carbon Fiber chassis plates AX30750
Axial Stage 1 Aluminum upgrade kit AX30343
Axial Machined Gears

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I will be building this truck using Axial's kit and aftermarket parts to see how far I can take a "Factory" truck. From what I've seen so far, the stock stuff can be make to work very well. Build #2 will see some outside-the-box stuff

Del Monte · 05-05-2011, 11:12 PM

The first thing I did with the shocks on this build is remove the internal bladders and wrap teflon tape around the threads for the upper shock cap.

I'm not used to tuning a bladder shock, and I want to eliminate as many variables as possible. I've already got enough to learn on this truck, I don't need to be any more confused

Also note my new VP shock stand...

After tightening down the upper shock cap, I just built the shocks like a standard cartridge shock.

On the front shocks I used a bent rod end from the AXI80005 parts tree to push the shock away from the steering servo. I'm not sure where on this forum on saw this mod, but I'm definitely not the first to try this.

Here's my current shock setup. I'm sure this will change once I get more time on the truck, so consider this a starting point. Once I have this truck dialed in, I will post a complete setup sheet.

Front shocks
15wt oil
3mm external limiter
1.4lb Spring
4mm preload

Rear Shocks
25wt oil
8mm external limiter
1.0lb spring
2mm preload

With the slightly stiffer front springs, the truck seems to cycle very evenly. I generally try to have the front and rear shocks bottom out about the same time when flexing, and this setup is pretty close.

fa1rch1ld · 05-05-2011, 11:23 PM

Well.....The power should still be in the beard, I'll be watching...welcome and
congratz

Frankenwheely · 05-06-2011, 12:47 AM

Axial or Losi springs...Sorry I have to ask?

Highlucks · 05-06-2011, 12:52 AM

Nice start man, but I have to say that I am really looking forward to your second build.

Uli · 05-06-2011, 03:23 AM

Finally you started. Are you going for the 5-pole motors?
I just clearcoated the micros without the shrink-tubing for better heat dissipation.
Subscribed big time!

Uli

DickyT · 05-06-2011, 05:00 AM

Good to see it coming together Jake

Tydl · 05-06-2011, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankenwheely

Axial or Losi springs...Sorry I have to ask?

I highly doubt they are losi.

Jake great to see your new build, look forward to seeing it crawl

Colby · 05-06-2011, 05:15 AM

Now this is going to be good. Trucks looking great already. Congrats again on the switch Jake!

Dillpickle · 05-06-2011, 05:19 AM

The switch from a shafty to an MOA is like night and day. My XR can do things my shafty couldn't even dream of.

Great start.

TC09mini · 05-06-2011, 07:26 AM

Excited for this build! Congrats on joining the Axial team!

ittybitty · 05-06-2011, 07:45 AM

Looking forward to seeing what comes from build #2...sounds like it'll be REALLY interesting! This build looks sweet with all of the Axial brand hop ups though. Are they gonna let you have one of the lighter weight bodies?

Chaotic Crawlers · 05-06-2011, 08:44 AM

Looking good Jake!!!

Can't wait to see it at Utah state champs this year!!

HARDKNOCKZ · 05-06-2011, 09:38 AM

Welcome to the darkside Jake. We DEFINITELY missed you & Jess...or is it Jessie now

...at SOCAL Comp #4. Looking forward to the finals & seeing what you can make that Axial do. Better figure that Futaba out tho...points are getting interesting.

J.D.

BEELZEBOB · 05-06-2011, 09:40 AM

This is going to be sweet!!!

can't wait to see what you can come up with!!!

Harley · 05-06-2011, 10:01 AM

Glad to see the Futaba gear listed. Build sheet is looking great Jake.

Hulksta · 05-06-2011, 10:02 AM

Keen to see what you can do with the rig Jake

Cheers
Dan

TexasSP · 05-06-2011, 10:36 AM

Rock and Roll time boys! Looking interesting so far, very curious to see what pops up with build number 2..........

Sneed · 05-06-2011, 10:47 AM

Good to see you back building something

Looking forward to this build

Del Monte · 05-06-2011, 10:56 AM

thanks guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uli

Finally you started. Are you going for the 5-pole motors?
I just clearcoated the micros without the shrink-tubing for better heat dissipation.
Subscribed big time!

Uli

I'm definitely going to try some HH 5-pole motors. They look pretty impressive so far.

05-05-2011, 11:10 PM	#1
Del Monte Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia Posts: 2,481	Del Monte's XR10 Build #1 Well, here we go again I'm very excited to be building a XR after running a shafty for the last 2.5 years. I've got a lot to learn with this truck, and I can't wait to get it on the rocks. Here's a quick rundown of what I will be using: Futaba 4pk 45t motors (until I can get my hands on some HH motors) 3S 430mah and 3S 860mah batteries Dual Sidewinder Micros Futaba BLS157HV servo Axial Carbon Fiber chassis plates AX30750 Axial Stage 1 Aluminum upgrade kit AX30343 Axial Machined Gears [/URL] I will be building this truck using Axial's kit and aftermarket parts to see how far I can take a "Factory" truck. From what I've seen so far, the stock stuff can be make to work very well. Build #2 will see some outside-the-box stuff Last edited by Del Monte; 05-05-2011 at 11:29 PM.

05-06-2011, 03:23 AM	#6
Uli Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarkston Posts: 277	Finally you started. Are you going for the 5-pole motors? I just clearcoated the micros without the shrink-tubing for better heat dissipation. Subscribed big time! Uli Last edited by Uli; 05-06-2011 at 03:25 AM.

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05-05-2011, 11:12 PM	#2
Del Monte Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia Posts: 2,481	The first thing I did with the shocks on this build is remove the internal bladders and wrap teflon tape around the threads for the upper shock cap. I'm not used to tuning a bladder shock, and I want to eliminate as many variables as possible. I've already got enough to learn on this truck, I don't need to be any more confused Also note my new VP shock stand... After tightening down the upper shock cap, I just built the shocks like a standard cartridge shock. On the front shocks I used a bent rod end from the AXI80005 parts tree to push the shock away from the steering servo. I'm not sure where on this forum on saw this mod, but I'm definitely not the first to try this. Here's my current shock setup. I'm sure this will change once I get more time on the truck, so consider this a starting point. Once I have this truck dialed in, I will post a complete setup sheet. Front shocks 15wt oil 3mm external limiter 1.4lb Spring 4mm preload Rear Shocks 25wt oil 8mm external limiter 1.0lb spring 2mm preload With the slightly stiffer front springs, the truck seems to cycle very evenly. I generally try to have the front and rear shocks bottom out about the same time when flexing, and this setup is pretty close. Last edited by Del Monte; 05-05-2011 at 11:29 PM.

05-05-2011, 11:23 PM	#3
fa1rch1ld RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 1,494	Well.....The power should still be in the beard, I'll be watching...welcome and congratz

05-06-2011, 12:47 AM	#4
Frankenwheely D-Wray 4 Prez! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shh Posts: 2,560	Axial or Losi springs...Sorry I have to ask?

05-06-2011, 12:52 AM	#5
Highlucks Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 3,163	Nice start man, but I have to say that I am really looking forward to your second build.

05-06-2011, 05:00 AM	#7
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	Good to see it coming together Jake

05-06-2011, 05:15 AM	#9
Colby WOOPOOW!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,218	Now this is going to be good. Trucks looking great already. Congrats again on the switch Jake!

05-06-2011, 05:19 AM	#10
Dillpickle Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chapin, South Carolina Posts: 666	The switch from a shafty to an MOA is like night and day. My XR can do things my shafty couldn't even dream of. Great start.

05-06-2011, 07:26 AM	#11
TC09mini RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 1,005	Excited for this build! Congrats on joining the Axial team!

05-06-2011, 07:45 AM	#12
ittybitty I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter Posts: 6,141	Looking forward to seeing what comes from build #2...sounds like it'll be REALLY interesting! This build looks sweet with all of the Axial brand hop ups though. Are they gonna let you have one of the lighter weight bodies?

05-06-2011, 08:44 AM	#13
Chaotic Crawlers I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801 Posts: 2,941	Looking good Jake!!! Can't wait to see it at Utah state champs this year!!

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05-06-2011, 09:38 AM	#14
HARDKNOCKZ Its a HARDKNOCKZ Life... Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Kali... Posts: 2,469	Welcome to the darkside Jake. We DEFINITELY missed you & Jess...or is it Jessie now ...at SOCAL Comp #4. Looking forward to the finals & seeing what you can make that Axial do. Better figure that Futaba out tho...points are getting interesting. J.D.

05-06-2011, 09:40 AM	#15
BEELZEBOB I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: By a lake in Thornton Posts: 2,218	This is going to be sweet!!! can't wait to see what you can come up with!!!

05-06-2011, 10:01 AM	#16
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Glad to see the Futaba gear listed. Build sheet is looking great Jake.

05-06-2011, 10:02 AM	#17
Hulksta RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 1,784	Keen to see what you can do with the rig Jake Cheers Dan

05-06-2011, 10:36 AM	#18
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	Rock and Roll time boys! Looking interesting so far, very curious to see what pops up with build number 2..........

05-06-2011, 10:47 AM	#19
Sneed Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: With the ATL Crawlers Posts: 707	Good to see you back building something Looking forward to this build

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