Bluerocks SuDu Pro Mod. build

[Bluerock108]

I guess I need to do this. I have been reading this forum for some time and was inspired to build a 2.2 crawler rig. So here it is. My attempt to build a 2.2 Crawler. I first have to thank all of you for the invaluable information and build threads I used to get this done. You all saved me a ton of time and money and I had fun in the process. This is the new SuDu frame. Very nice work on their
part.

[dasco]

Looks nice man...can't wait to see what you do

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[Bluerock108]

Thanks,I'll be posting new photos as soon as I have time.



Hopefully I can use most of my parts from my XR10 Mantis. It was a bit top heavy and it's ability to crawl on a angle was very limited. I realized this when I got to drive my friends rig. So I just had to build a better XR10.

[Bluerock108]

Starting to come together. The skid and motor covers are from Shapeways 3D printing. I don't know what type of plastic there made of but it's real tough and the colors are cool. Took the axles and motors from my Mantis. I think I'm going to get new motors though. A buddy has Holmes torque master pro motors and there great motors.

[dasco]

That's a great idea..looks really good so far

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[Bluerock108]

The old Mantis donor rig. Center of gravity was just to high.

[Solitaire]

If you're going for new motors, go for the Puller 400's from Holmes. Smaller and lighter, but pack excellent power. Also, if you're CG conscious, turn your shocks over...put the heavy part on the bottom. Every little bit helps.

[Bluerock108]

Originally Posted by Solitaire

If you're going for new motors, go for the Puller 400's from Holmes. Smaller and lighter, but pack excellent power. Also, if you're CG conscious, turn your shocks over...put the heavy part on the bottom. Every little bit helps.

Thanks for the advice. I did go with the Holmes motors but ordered the 540s mainly because I have two scale trucks that I plan to use them in. Later I will get the 400 pullers. Also went with big bore shocks from DLux. Im thinking of building a vintage XR10 with my old XR10 frame and body. I won't need to many parts to do this if I use new parts on the SuDu Pro.

[Bluerock108]

Big bore shocks from Dlux Fab with Dlux Fab links.

[Foxracer11]

How much did those shocks sets you back

[Bluerock108]

Originally Posted by Foxracer11

How much did those shocks sets you back

I think I paid about 65.00 for them. Dlux Fab.com

[Bluerock108]

New motor guards for my new motors. Got these from Shapeways 3D printing via Holmes Hobbies. Great colors and super well made. Hope to see a lot more RC parts from them.

[Bluerock108]

Made some Graphite upper links for the rear. I used to fly helicopters and RC crawlers fit well with my need to make stuff, especially the graphite stuff.

[Bluerock108]

The big bore shocks are well made and you can get custom parts.

[Foxracer11]

love it so far man those shocks are nice and those engine covers are awesome how smooth are they just wonder how they will be sliding over rocks with that material

[Bluerock108]

Originally Posted by Foxracer11

love it so far man those shocks are nice and those engine covers are awesome how smooth are they just wonder how they will be sliding over rocks with that material

They have the same texture as a graphite cooking spatula. Nice and slippery with a slight egg shell finish. These were one of Holmes Hobbies designs. Great colors too.

[Bluerock108]

Front and Rear axles with Hot Racing light cases and Hot Racing hard lightened gears and Holmes power. The Hot Racing cases use bigger bearings than the stock cases. So far they have never blown any bearings or striped any gears. The axles have the two screw mod and thread inserts from Dlux Fab. New axle housings also. Thanks again guys for making all this available to everyone.

[Bluerock108]

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Just got my new BR mini stack from Holmes Hobbies. Hopefully I won't have any problems setting this up with my Airtronics MT4. I did spent the time to read as many posts as I could. Man I got a lot of info from the people using this ESC. Special thanks go's to Holmes for his constant support of his products. I used his setup and every thing worked the first time out. The control that I have with the due ESC's and the MT4 radio is so cool. I also will be using a castle 10a BEC to bring 7.4 v to the steering servo. I lurked around the electronic forums for info setting this up because it the first Dule ESC that i've messed with and I wanted to get it right. Thanks all for your time spent talking about this stuff.

[Steven lee rc]

I am starting an xr build as well I can't wait I see a lot of things to improve on each time I've driven this crawler cool build and #Holmesornothing


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[Bluerock108]

The Airtronics RX461 with telemetry built in. I will use this receive until I get the cheeper smaller one. The small one I will d-case and water proof. This one I will save and put it in one of my track nitro cars of maybe my Yeti.