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Del Monte 05-07-2012 03:35 PM

Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Here we go again :twisted:

I've learned a lot about the XR10 in the last year of competing around the country. My CDW XR10 has proven to be an extremely capable rig, but I believe that there is always room for improvement. After seeing the Secret Agent in action and following the several impressive builds here on RCC, I knew that I wanted to build one for myself.

This truck will most likely see quite a few different parts and setups, but here are some the parts that I will be starting with

Chassis
Y-Town Crawlers Secret Agent

Motors
Holmes Hobbies 13t Crawlmaster Pro

Shocks
Axial 61-90mm Aluminum shocks

ESC's
Castle Creations Sidewinder Micros

Steering
Futaba BLS 157HV
Vanquish Products Steering Knuckles
Castle Creations CC BEC

Tx/Rx
Futaba 4pks
Futaba 614FF


Since my build time is pretty limited these days, this will be much more of a "build" thread than a "built" thread. I will try to show some of what I've learned over the last year in building a dependable, lightweight rig. This build will feature some parts that may sacrifice strength for weight. I won't post anything here that I haven't fully tested, however if you view your rig as more of a sledgehammer than a scalpel, your results may vary :mrgreen:

eisman 05-07-2012 03:38 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
I'm looking forward to watching the bar get raised again. Good luck with your new build Jake.

Del Monte 05-07-2012 03:45 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
First up is the front gearbox

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6665/dscf1747c.jpg

Each gearshaft is drilled out with a 3/32" cobalt drill. 1g savings for each

I also drilled out each idler gear with a 1/8" carbide drill

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3985/dscf1804q.jpg
2g savings each gear

I used the same 1/8" drill to open up the holes in the Final Gear(spool) for another 4g of savings.

Total savings from the front gearbox = 12g

I also drilled out the housing with a 5/32" drill and pressed in some 3mm inserts from Mcmaster-carr.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8960/dscf1741j.jpg

EverettY 05-07-2012 03:46 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
OH ya I"m ready!

Hittman 05-07-2012 04:53 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Jeeze man, this is already starting to look good. I will be watching:shock:

OKJeepin 05-07-2012 05:17 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Looking forward to this build! Is there a goal weight in mind?

HARDKNOCKZ 05-07-2012 05:43 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Whelp brutha...this oughta be good. Take the top 2 skinny builders & drivers, their chassis designs, knowledge & skill...roll it all up in one rig & yer gonna have some SICK results. The majority of the West Coast RCC Familia is goin skinny so it'll be killer to see how rigs compare over the summer build season.

J.D.

Hulksta 05-07-2012 05:45 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Subscribed8)

Tydl 05-07-2012 05:49 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Look forward to seeing where you go with the new chassis"thumbsup"

How light can you go?:mrgreen:

Grimreeper 05-07-2012 06:00 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Just another reason for me to get an Agent. Looks good so far.

63comet 05-07-2012 06:01 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
I've been looking forward to this build! Great start so far man"thumbsup"

TEDROCKZ 05-07-2012 06:10 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Sweet! Look forward to seeing in action at Nationals. Possibly another $1K challenge is in order:twisted:

rcboxer 05-07-2012 06:22 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Going to be a sweet build!!! So will it be under 3 pounds :)

gerr 05-07-2012 06:48 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
holy crap I kinda thought you were kidding about the agent build lol

DRCrawlGood 05-07-2012 06:49 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Subscribed, always great to see your build threads.

Farmer 05-07-2012 06:52 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Glad to see this happening. Nice to see ya again at ECC"thumbsup"

Later,
Farmer

jakesy 05-07-2012 07:32 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Del Monte (Post 3720753)
if you view your rig as more of a sledgehammer than a scalpel, your results may vary :mrgreen:

:lmao:

Always interested to see what you come up with for the build.

Those inserts from mcmaster carr, what are they called exactly, I have seen them before just cant remember, your first build or mark reels build possibly?

Illeagle 05-07-2012 07:33 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Could you build two of them at the same time? ;-)

Can't wait to see it. When will it be alive? Club Picnic June 2nd?

Harvo 05-07-2012 07:36 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
So I was just looking at a spool. What brand do you use? Where are the 4 holes you drilled out to 1/8th? Or did you drill 4 holes that were not originally there? 4 grams is pretty substantial for one gear "thumbsup"


Drilling out the shafts.... interesting. 8)

losiking1 05-07-2012 08:34 PM

Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
 
Looking forward to this one!!!!!"thumbsup""thumbsup"


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