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michael · 09-17-2011, 05:17 PM

I have been wanting to do a rebuild for a while now and decided to give the BJ4.2 a try.I picked this chassis up while in vegas from Jeremy.I have been running the viper chassis for some time now and wanted to try out a different chassis.The viper chassis has been good to me,have'nt had a single problem with it.The main reasons for switching to the bj4.2 are for weight savings and the narrow design.I finaly got a chance to put it together.Went together with ease and the fit and finish is top notch.This chassis comes in at 2 3/4oz.I plan to do a hardware change to try and shed some more weight.Heres a few pics

JeremyH · 09-17-2011, 06:20 PM

That is certainly a good start!

chicklet · 09-17-2011, 07:42 PM

Mmmmm sexy

michael · 09-17-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyH

That is certainly a good start!

Thanks Jeremy

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Originally Posted by chicklet

Mmmmm sexy

Mmmmm thank you!

michael · 09-17-2011, 10:01 PM

Got the electronics wired up and mounted on the skid.They fit like a glove!
The bec will go under the servo.

4xFord · 09-17-2011, 10:10 PM

Very nice Michael.

CrawlHer · 09-17-2011, 10:24 PM

Orgasmic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ittybitty · 09-17-2011, 10:31 PM

What's that type of "velcro" called? Very nice start for a rebuild!

michael · 09-18-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 4xFord

Very nice Michael.

Thanks shelby

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Originally Posted by CrawlHer

Orgasmic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by ittybitty

What's that type of "velcro" called? Very nice start for a rebuild!

Thanks Itty,that stuff is called superlock fasteners,got it from radio shack.It holds realy good and doesnt have any movement like regular velcro.

Tydl · 09-18-2011, 07:42 PM

The carbon looks great!

It was great meeting you in Vegas.

Highlucks · 09-19-2011, 01:52 AM

Nice start man. I look forward to seeing where you go with this.

michael · 09-19-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tydl

The carbon looks great!

It was great meeting you in Vegas.

Thanks Wade,my pleasure as well!

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Originally Posted by highlucks

Nice start man. I look forward to seeing where you go with this.

Thanks man,I will be getting in touch with you for some axles.

michael · 09-20-2011, 08:44 AM

Had a chance to work on this thing lastnight and got it all together.I was'nt sure if I would be able to use the same links from the viper or not.I had to add some jato ends to some of the links to make it work.I dont like the idea of jato ends but it will do for now.Still gotta finish up some panels for it.

PipeDreams · 09-20-2011, 08:58 AM

Lookin good! Can't wait to hear how you like this from a viper

4xFord · 09-20-2011, 11:53 AM

Very nice Michael! Those links came out really nice! If you run a longer set screw (25mm) in the Jato ends they should hold up fine. You can always just order some Ti links from Winkscrawler, Dlux, or Chaotic to your specs. Looks like lowers would be all that you needed, those uppers look nice.

I run my rear uppers one hole down from your position at the chassis. I think Krawlfreak runs his all the way down (two holes lower).

michael · 09-20-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PipeDreams

Lookin good! Can't wait to hear how you like this from a viper

Thanks,I hope to have it on some rocks this weekend.

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Originally Posted by 4xFord

Very nice Michael! Those links came out really nice! If you run a longer set screw (25mm) in the Jato ends they should hold up fine. You can always just order some Ti links from Winkscrawler, Dlux, or Chaotic to your specs. Looks like lowers would be all that you needed, those uppers look nice.

I run my rear uppers one hole down from your position at the chassis. I think Krawlfreak runs his all the way down (two holes lower).

Thanks bro,I will look into running longer set screws for time being.I plan on taking it on the rocks this weekend and Ill be sure to try those link positions out.

JeremyH · 09-21-2011, 06:34 AM

That turned out nicely Mike! Now get to practicing!

michael · 09-21-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyH

That turned out nicely Mike! Now get to practicing!

Thanks,I sure could use some practice.

michael · 09-21-2011, 04:57 PM

Got some panels made up.I made them out of laminating pouches.4xford has been running these thin panels for a while and seem to be holding up.They weigh in at 1/2oz with skins and hardware.The panels that came with the chassis weigh 3/4oz with out skins and hardware.We'll see how they hold up.

With my old setup I was weighing 5lb 10oz rtr and thats with 5.450z knuckle weights and 1 oz inside the wheels.With this new chassis Im weighing 5lb 7oz with the same weight.Im going to leave it like it is and tune weight from there.

JeremyH · 09-21-2011, 05:22 PM

Looks good man! I dig the logo!

I too run fairly thin lexan for my panels....and they will last a while, but will eventually crack...

09-17-2011, 05:17 PM	#1
michael Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: houston Posts: 586	Michael's CF BJ4.2/ SA I have been wanting to do a rebuild for a while now and decided to give the BJ4.2 a try.I picked this chassis up while in vegas from Jeremy.I have been running the viper chassis for some time now and wanted to try out a different chassis.The viper chassis has been good to me,have'nt had a single problem with it.The main reasons for switching to the bj4.2 are for weight savings and the narrow design.I finaly got a chance to put it together.Went together with ease and the fit and finish is top notch.This chassis comes in at 2 3/4oz.I plan to do a hardware change to try and shed some more weight.Heres a few pics Last edited by michael; 06-13-2012 at 08:33 PM.

09-17-2011, 06:20 PM	#2
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	That is certainly a good start!

09-17-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
chicklet I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,650	Mmmmm sexy

09-17-2011, 10:01 PM	#5
michael Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: houston Posts: 586	Got the electronics wired up and mounted on the skid.They fit like a glove! The bec will go under the servo.

09-17-2011, 10:10 PM	#6
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	Very nice Michael.

09-17-2011, 10:24 PM	#7
CrawlHer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sedro Woolley Posts: 440	Orgasmic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-17-2011, 10:31 PM	#8
ittybitty I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter Posts: 6,141	What's that type of "velcro" called? Very nice start for a rebuild!

09-18-2011, 07:42 PM	#10
Tydl RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I don't think theres rocks in Florida Posts: 1,228	The carbon looks great! It was great meeting you in Vegas.

09-19-2011, 01:52 AM	#11
Highlucks Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 3,163	Nice start man. I look forward to seeing where you go with this.

09-20-2011, 08:44 AM	#13
michael Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: houston Posts: 586	Had a chance to work on this thing lastnight and got it all together.I was'nt sure if I would be able to use the same links from the viper or not.I had to add some jato ends to some of the links to make it work.I dont like the idea of jato ends but it will do for now.Still gotta finish up some panels for it.

09-20-2011, 08:58 AM	#14
PipeDreams RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,296	Lookin good! Can't wait to hear how you like this from a viper

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09-20-2011, 11:53 AM	#15
4xFord I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 3,761	Very nice Michael! Those links came out really nice! If you run a longer set screw (25mm) in the Jato ends they should hold up fine. You can always just order some Ti links from Winkscrawler, Dlux, or Chaotic to your specs. Looks like lowers would be all that you needed, those uppers look nice. I run my rear uppers one hole down from your position at the chassis. I think Krawlfreak runs his all the way down (two holes lower).

09-21-2011, 06:34 AM	#17
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	That turned out nicely Mike! Now get to practicing!

09-21-2011, 04:57 PM	#19
michael Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: houston Posts: 586	Got some panels made up.I made them out of laminating pouches.4xford has been running these thin panels for a while and seem to be holding up.They weigh in at 1/2oz with skins and hardware.The panels that came with the chassis weigh 3/4oz with out skins and hardware.We'll see how they hold up. With my old setup I was weighing 5lb 10oz rtr and thats with 5.450z knuckle weights and 1 oz inside the wheels.With this new chassis Im weighing 5lb 7oz with the same weight.Im going to leave it like it is and tune weight from there.

09-21-2011, 05:22 PM	#20
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Looks good man! I dig the logo! I too run fairly thin lexan for my panels....and they will last a while, but will eventually crack...

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