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05-07-2012, 03:35 PM | #1 |
Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia
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| Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Here we go again 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 |
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05-07-2012, 03:38 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Brunswick
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| 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.
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05-07-2012, 03:45 PM | #3 |
Y-Town Crawlers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Hesperia
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
First up is the front gearbox 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 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. Last edited by Del Monte; 05-07-2012 at 03:47 PM. |
05-07-2012, 03:46 PM | #4 |
E.Y. Designs Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Springfield, OR
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
OH ya I"m ready!
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05-07-2012, 04:53 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burque
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Jeeze man, this is already starting to look good. I will be watching |
05-07-2012, 05:17 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wister, OK.
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Looking forward to this build! Is there a goal weight in mind?
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05-07-2012, 05:43 PM | #7 |
Its a HARDKNOCKZ Life... Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Kali...
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| 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. |
05-07-2012, 05:45 PM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Subscribed |
05-07-2012, 05:49 PM | #9 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I don't think theres rocks in Florida
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Look forward to seeing where you go with the new chassis How light can you go? |
05-07-2012, 06:00 PM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hampton
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Just another reason for me to get an Agent. Looks good so far.
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05-07-2012, 06:01 PM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: amherst, ny
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
I've been looking forward to this build! Great start so far man |
05-07-2012, 06:10 PM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arat Alabama
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Sweet! Look forward to seeing in action at Nationals. Possibly another $1K challenge is in order |
05-07-2012, 06:22 PM | #13 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Apple Valley
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Going to be a sweet build!!! So will it be under 3 pounds |
05-07-2012, 06:48 PM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phelan California
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
holy crap I kinda thought you were kidding about the agent build lol
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05-07-2012, 06:49 PM | #15 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amish Buggy PA
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Subscribed, always great to see your build threads.
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05-07-2012, 06:52 PM | #16 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester Hills
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Glad to see this happening. Nice to see ya again at ECC Later, Farmer |
05-07-2012, 07:32 PM | #17 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia
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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? | |
05-07-2012, 07:33 PM | #18 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Apple Valley,CA
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| 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? |
05-07-2012, 07:36 PM | #19 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind
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| 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 Drilling out the shafts.... interesting. |
05-07-2012, 08:34 PM | #20 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: dartmouth ns
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| Re: Del Monte's Secret Agent build
Looking forward to this one!!!!! |
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