Eisman's Viper 2 Here's the thread that explains my first build using the Viper 1 chassis from UGC. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial...low-snake.html I've been wanting to overhaul this rig for a while, and I'm almost at the point of being done. First Gen Viper - Project Slow Snake http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_1806.jpg I've been doing some major updates to my XR10 over the last few months with a few simple goals: 1) Reduce overall weight, 2) Increase forward bias, 3) Reduce rotating mass. I feel that I've been sucessful at achieving these goals so far. My success wouldn't have been possible without some incredible vendors on this site. First up is Erik from DLuxFab. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/tires...ux-wheels.html His new wheels are an amazing leap forward in RC crawler technology. Erik is not only an innovator, but arguably offers the BEST customer service in the business. http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2425.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2424.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2418.jpg I'm using his 'V cut' Carbon faced wheels with Carbon backside rings on all 4 corners. I'm running a pretty narrow setup at just less than .7" wide at each corner. Not only are these wheels incredibly easy to assemble, they hold a bead very well. As you can see in the pic above, 1 wheel with full Al hardware, a shaved Sedona and CI DD closed cell inner foam only tips the scale at 5.2oz. The CI DD closed cell inner foams were picked up at EastCoast RC. East Coast RC, ecrchobbies, RC Rock Crawlers. The guys are great to deal with and offer great services for the crawling community. I'm using the narrow inners with soft outers up front and medium outers at the rear. Time will tell how they perform. The fine folks at Vanquish also helped me out by bringing their Knuckle Weight Add On rings back into production. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vanqu...e-weights.html I picked up a small selection of add on rings that will let me quickly and easily adjust the weight bias. I plan to start out with 3 partial .125 rings mounted low on the main weights. http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2427.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2429.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2420.jpg They weigh .85oz each. I`ve also got some big .375 rings incase I want to up the knuckle weight a lot. Next up was a Super Smash ESC job from Chris at CreationFab. I wanted to trim down the size and weight of my Mamba Micro Pros and CCBec, and despite the GREAT job that Rob from Krawler Konceptz did when I first built the rig, Chris was the man to take things one step further. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vendo...ng-thread.html http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2405.jpg http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2407.jpg I`ve also done some smaller mods to help reduce weight: All rod ends now have aluminum hollow balls instead of steel, I`ve replaced about 75% of the hardware with Aluminum, I`ve trimmed down some peices: Here`s a chopped up Rowdy Racing front lip mount for example: http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2428.jpg So, of course, you`re all probably wondering why I`ve titled this thread `Viper 2`... That`s the last piece of the puzzle that I`m waiting to be delivered so I can get this XR10 rolling again. I want to send out a huge THANK YOU to Juan and the rest of the Underground Crawlers Team for all the hard work and endless hours of developement that has gone into creating the new chassis. I can`t wait to scratch it up :mrgreen: Info on the new chassis can be found here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/chass...-viper-ii.html Of course, I`ll have to sit down with Michelle from Krawler Konceptz to knock out some new Skinz. I have some leftover panels from the initial build that`ll get me started, but a new chassis deserves new skinz! If you aren`t familliar with Michelle`s work, check out Krawler Konceptz here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vendo...ptz-skins.html So this is where I`m at for now. Soon this thing will be in one piece and I`ll be back on the rocks! http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2421.jpg Thanks for looking, and check back for frequent updates. Mike Edit: Video added here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial...ml#post3761341 |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 I don't think I could take my rig apart without another chassis in hand.... But its worth the wait"thumbsup" |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 Ha, I know exactly what you mean... I had so much of it in pieces over the last while, that I was used to not having use of it. When I ordered the new chassis, I pulled out the old one. I thought I`d weigh it too. This is with full panel skinz, SS hardware, and the OG fat CF sides: http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2415.jpg 6.1oz!!! |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 I figured I'd post these numbers here as well: http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2433.jpg Front axle, complete with links, shocks, receiver, everything VP, RC4wd gears, and knuckle weight: 942g http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...c/IMG_2432.jpg Rear axle, complete with links, shocks, VP everything, and RC4wd gears: 544g. |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 Looks great Mike! Thanks a bunch for the support! |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 "thumbsup":mrgreen: I will have the cut template ready to start on Viper II skins next week"thumbsup" |
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I'll be able to use some leftover zombie skinz until we can get some new ones knocked out. :ror: |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 Wohhoooa.. Amazing! |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 Very cool Mike, now get that thing back together!! |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 I'm with Wade, I could not have things apart with no chassis in hand yet. Looking forward to seeing this go together Mike "thumbsup" Thanks for your continued support of UGC! |
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Re: Eisman's Viper 2 great transformation you got here man cant wait to see the new chassis..i just sold my ax10 vp chassis so i am thinking of upgrading from the viper 1 to the 2...what links are you running? and since yours are apart could you give me a exact length on the upper and lowers front and rear. i seen that there was some measurements on the viper 2 thread but that was on a assembled rig thanks man.."thumbsup" |
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If you are already using the Viper chassis and you are happy with your wheelbase, all you'll need to do is shorten you lowers by a bit. Your uppers should be fine. This was advise that I got from Articzap a while ago. He is also using the new Viper with XR axles. |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 i just measured my wb and im almost 11 3/4. so i may be good with my links Quote:
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Re: Eisman's Viper 2 thank you sir for your time and help..."thumbsup" Quote:
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When I get the new chassis I'll post up some detailed link specs. I've heard rumor of the UGC team working on a dedicated set of Ti links for the new chassis, but there's no certainty that it will ever happen. |
Re: Eisman's Viper 2 i just sent my order in for a black viper2 so i may need some of yalls help since yall comp with this rig on good set ups...."thumbsup" |
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Re: Eisman's Viper 2 In the PA coal region, 2 to 4 = y'all, 4+ = all y'all yuns can be substituted for y'all in certain situations |
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