Harley's Yeti XL - Kit Version

[Harley]

The brand new Yeti XL kit him door yesterday! My buddies Howard and John came over to help with the build as well. By the time I got home and got everything organized, it was 7:15 before we were ready to get to work!

[Harley]

Now we decided to broadcast the live build on Google Hangouts while we worked. This is something I do commonly (not always just new builds), where we throw an open invite out and allow anyone who would like to join to come in and discuss along as we work. It is also open for people to just watch live as well.

Here is the archive of that footage.

Part 1, and so it begins.



An intermission was taken while we did a 1 hour Podcast, the RC Car Cast, where it's just a few of us get together bi-weekly to BS about RC.
RC Car Cast - EP 27



Part 2, we finish this beast up!

[Harley]

Last night during the build, Howard was complaining of being hungry...again.

William@RcBros ordered a pizza for delivery from half way across the country for him. And CHEESY BREAD!

[Harley]

By nearly 1AM we did complete the build, and I still can't get used to seeing how big this rig is.

[redemon]

What are the Hex size's used for building.
Or maybe a tool list of whats needed, so I can hit up my snap on dealer and get what I need.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by redemon

What are the Hex size's used for building.
Or maybe a tool list of whats needed, so I can hit up my snap on dealer and get what I need.

1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm for the hex drivers

As for the nuts, we just used typical pliers and supplied 4-ways (2 sizes of them included).

[redemon]

Sweet thanks.

[Barndog Racing]

Nice Harley thanks for the video's I have mine on pre-order

[vito]

got one order to
looks like a nice truck
how long is the build time?

[OkinawaCrawler]

I didn't watch the build but curious what electronics you will be using?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by vito

got one order to
looks like a nice truck
how long is the build time?

You can add up the times in the videos above and that will tell you. There was 3 of us working, although it was 2 of us most of the time.

Originally Posted by OkinawaCrawler

I didn't watch the build but curious what electronics you will be using?

Futaba S9157 Servo
Futaba 4PX Radio
Tekin RX8 Gen II (I think)
Tekin T8 2200 (I think)

batteries - TBD

[sanny632]

Nice I'm thinking rx8 gen 2 and 1900


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[vito]

is the body pre cut?

[KrawlOff-Road.com]

Looking good buddy!

-Jason

[wrightcs77]

Originally Posted by vito

is the body pre cut?

Yes

[Harley]

For someone who wants a highlight from the build.

Watch this part from 1:51:00 into part 2 of the build!

http://youtu.be/Mkhw4apynr0?t=1h51m34s

[MeanTT]

Any update on this? I would love to hear whether or not the rear sway bar is effective at combating the torque twist in the XL. I never did understand why the 1/10th scale Yeti had a swaybar and yet the much more powerful XL didn't have one.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by MeanTT

Any update on this? I would love to hear whether or not the rear sway bar is effective at combating the torque twist in the XL. I never did understand why the 1/10th scale Yeti had a swaybar and yet the much more powerful XL didn't have one.

I'm waiting on my electronics right now. Once I get them in and tested I'll get some running done!

[PaYetiXL]

Can you order clear body panels so i can replace the ones i have on my RTR version?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by PaYetiXL

Can you order clear body panels so i can replace the ones i have on my RTR version?

Yes, the body set part number is AX31039. It is currently out of stock though and listed as a late June arrival. It does not include an interior, rear radiator, or number plates though. Those pieces were not included in the Kit version either, as it comes with a spare tire instead.
TowerHobbies.com | Axial Y-480 Body .040 Clear Yeti XL