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08-09-2011, 07:53 PM
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| Try to Bend it   Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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|  BWD Dub Mantis Prototype - by highlucks
I was lucky enough to receive one of three prototypes of this chassis. After the long wait it finally arrived yesterday. So I set about putting it together a.s.a.p. I had a spare XR10 at home so I used the axles and shocks from that as donor parts. All I can say about the machine work on this new chassis is just wow  . Don has crafted another work of art for our ever evolving hobby. Attention to detail including slotted side plates for smooth skid transition and as much material removed as possible to make this thing light but still strong enough to take a beating.At the moment it is just a roller but should be up and running by the week end. Parts and pictures. Brood 45T LE motors Dual FXR's (yet to be fitted) Hitec 7950th All Vp Goodies except. toppers and upper link mounts Axial Machined Gears Rowdy Racing flat battery mount Front VP SLW V4 1" with shaved and clipped boss claws Rear VP SLW V4 0.7" with clipped boss claws Front axle in the Rear (more than likely going to change back to a rear) Bigbores, with CO shock caps, Jeepindoug Spring cups, Mini T orange springs and 35WT oil. Hard to see but that is 4.75" of rear ground clearance. |
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08-09-2011, 08:04 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario
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WOW. I really want one. Very nice build. What is the advantage you find to the shaved boss claws? |
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08-09-2011, 08:14 PM
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| Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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I have not had any rock time on the shaved BC's yet. I hope to see how they go on the week end. There are a few guys in here that have been trying them. Del Monte and others I can not remember.
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08-09-2011, 08:26 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801
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WOW!!!! The lines on this chassis alone give me wood!!!  |
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08-09-2011, 08:28 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN
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Very nice  |
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08-09-2011, 09:54 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Crawlers, Alberta, Canada
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Damn you Highlucks, I wanted the first Mantis build thread. My prototype has been waiting for me at home for a week and I'm stuck working out of town until tomorrow. Looks good so far, almost the same as mine will be except I went with V6 SLWs in 1.35 with 6" CI boss claws. Also Holmes electronics and the rest of the VP goodies. Can't wait to see it in action.... |
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08-09-2011, 09:58 PM
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| Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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I thought you may have been the Calgary Tester. Thanks to every one else for your comments. I really look forward to getting this thing onto the rocks. |
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08-09-2011, 10:16 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: QC-AZ
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You still have a Rolling Ruler? Those things were bad ass!
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08-09-2011, 10:46 PM
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| Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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hahaha. Proto Chassis and you like the ruler  |
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08-09-2011, 11:34 PM
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| Shelf queen   Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Internet
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I'll admit this one looks good. Don's got another winner in hand. Are you gonna run the Tadpole when that one comes out too? You must have a stock pile for chassis yo.
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08-09-2011, 11:41 PM
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| Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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Not too sure on the Tadpole. Its a great chassis but I have more than enough to get my by for now.
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08-10-2011, 12:20 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo, BC (Vancouver Island)
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Nice, you lucky *(&^  , looking sweet man!!!!!
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08-10-2011, 01:45 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth
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Looks alright I guess. Okay maybe I lied. Looks awesome. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Don't forget to take videos. |
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08-10-2011, 09:12 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX
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08-10-2011, 09:38 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Springfield, Oregon
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LOL all you guys with them already are making me jealous!  very nice though! Get a video for me to chew on until Saturday........
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08-10-2011, 10:12 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UAE in the GCC
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Holy chiiiit! Last i logged in was probably 2 weeks ago and then i see this!!! Sexyyyyyy! Me want one! |
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08-10-2011, 05:17 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I don't think theres rocks in Florida
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Are you going to have this with you in Vegas?
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08-10-2011, 06:14 PM
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| Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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I Sure am. |
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08-10-2011, 07:03 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester Hills
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Very sweet!!! I obviously love my Y-Town rig, but this thing just looks sick. Cant wait to here how this baby performs. Good luck at Nats Later, Farmer |
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08-10-2011, 08:11 PM
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| Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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Cheers Farmer.
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