Badger's Axial Yeti Rock Racer disassembly thread

[Hunter711]

Originally Posted by crawl-o-matic

You wouldn't even finish a single lap with an 8 scale buggy on a properly set up U4 track...this isn't and shouldn't be confused with sc racing

Not talking SC. Why build a truck with IFS and lock it? It really all comes down to personel preference now don't it? Here's a good read: DrivingLine | Solid Axle vs. IFS in Ultra4: Why the Debate?
PS: "Starting Point" that I'm building and all my current Ultra's are straight axle. If I had some really great tires, maybe I'd see the difference . And what's with this? Was discussing not flamin'.

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

For what it is worth. I won the first series championship in 1.9 comp with an open front diff, and heavy fluid. I plan on doing the same with my Yeti.

Do you plan on throwing some weight in the yeti and race trophy class with it?

[darkmanx]

I could also see some very cool engineering done by using this guys front differential if we could get our hands on any. But this is just a quick assumption on my part here. I know there would have to be a ton of reengineering done. I just think it would be very cool to see what some of the brains on here could pull off.

Originally Posted by maxbonv

I am here to present a project of a off-road performance vehicle ,
here we speak of Top Performance and mechanics precision miniature,
is not a standard project, is something rare,
the Italian Dream Team Factory, has made ​​another masterpiece!

The project is worth an accurate description of the parts:

-Frame-carbon by Alex
-Alu-skid by The Milling
-Pure Spider-axle by Alex
-pro-Rock to front axle by Alex
-dig and transmission by Alex & The Milling
-kit raise / lower front end by Alex
-kit-rear sway bar by Alex
-1.9 Beadlock wheels by The Milling (required for some races in Italy)
-2.2 Beadlock wheels by Alex
-2.2 Beadlock wheels by Vanquish
-tires-Proline badlands / Pitbull Tires RockBeast
-kit-weight holder on the front spindles by Alex
-Carbon-box electronic by Alex
-link-by maxbonv
-Dig-support by The Milling
-Esc Tekin RX8
-Motor Tekin Pro4 Short Course 4000 kv
-Hitec servo-steering HS7980TH
-dig servo Turnigy TGY-S712G
-Spektrum DX8 radio-
-shock Losi Competition Crawler
-MIP-transmission shafts
-hand-made body derived from the cage Wraith

The name of the project, which may seem rather strange, actually synthesizes
more than ever "natural" the most outstanding feature of this Spider,
try to do a simple search of Atrax and after the R add "obustus" and you will understand


And now the photo to begin the pro-Rock just finished processing:



completely finished and anodized



To understand what jewelry I have spoken until now, ladies and gentlemen, here
you an exploded view of the Pure Spider Parts





A phase "semi assembled" the shells of the axles



Phase "almost assembled" axle



Details of the kit rear sway bar





Front axle assembly





Overview of all the material to be assembled



Front axle with wheels mounted by The Milling



It 's all for now, but not before thanking all the friends in Italy,
Alex and The Milling for the splendid mechanical engineering,
Mago68 their active contribution to the development of the project from its inception,
Lo67 my mind that was inspiring especially the transmission
Angelo80 and for all the "stress test" that is significantly brought

[Rockpiledriver]

Originally Posted by sally1800

Do you plan on throwing some weight in the yeti and race trophy class with it?

Yes, I have been lucky enough to be asked to drive for one of the top builders on RCC. I have full confidence that what he comes up with will be a contender, and I expect to run it with no locker.

As one of the main track designers at Glen Helen I guess I am confused at the comment about a properly designed track Matt.

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

Yes, I have been lucky enough to be asked to drive for one of the top builders on RCC. I have full confidence that what he comes up with will be a contender, and I expect to run it with no locker.

As one of the main track designers at Glen Helen I guess I am confused at the comment about a properly designed track Matt.

Top builder???

So your changing out the chassis right away.

[Rockpiledriver]

Originally Posted by sally1800

Top builder???

So your changing out the chassis right away.

[crawl-o-matic]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

Yes, I have been lucky enough to be asked to drive for one of the top builders on RCC. I have full confidence that what he comes up with will be a contender, and I expect to run it with no locker.

As one of the main track designers at Glen Helen I guess I am confused at the comment about a properly designed track Matt.

My apologies, that was an over statement. I just can't imagine a fixed open diff at the JV Ultra 4 event (I could be wrong) I'm planning out 4 big tracks in our area and I'm sure one or two of them will be open diff worthy but at the same time I wouldn't expect to see one on the podium very often

[ROWDY RACING]

If your changing the chassis is it still a yeti?

Locked or open the driver makes the difference.

[Rockpiledriver]

Originally Posted by crawl-o-matic

My apologies, that was an over statement. I just can't imagine a fixed open diff at the JV Ultra 4 event (I could be wrong) I'm planning out 4 big tracks in our area and I'm sure one or two of them will be open diff worthy but at the same time I wouldn't expect to see one on the podium very often

Oh for sure it would depend on how technical the track is, and of course the big rock sections. Our last Layout at GH was very technical. our rocks are pretty big and the hill is really steep. Most people like it for the challenge, 1.9 trail class can be tough. If the track was any harder, that class may have issues. 1.9 trail is always a popular class. Just stuff to consider when building the tracks.

[Rockpiledriver]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

If your changing the chassis is it still a yeti?

Locked or open the driver makes the difference.

The way our rules are currently written the pan of the Yeti can be used. Based on the pictures, it is not that far off in shape and size to some of the existing 2.2 Trophy skids/pans. The fact that the class has an 8lb weight restriction should equalize the class to a point. It has so far.

The main priority in 2.2 Trophy class is scale appearance, if that can be achieved, and the car is not a runaway in the class, then all is well. I envision the Yeti being a platform that the racer can start with in stock form, upgrade if desired, and use the same platform through 3 classes.

The only way to find out is to build one.

[crawl-o-matic]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

Oh for sure it would depend on how technical the track is, and of course the big rock sections. Our last Layout at GH was very technical. our rocks are pretty big and the hill is really steep. Most people like it for the challenge, 1.9 trail class can be tough. If the track was any harder, that class may have issues. 1.9 trail is always a popular class. Just stuff to consider when building the tracks.

Thank you sir, great information! I'll be picking your brain quite a lot once we start building !

[Hunter711]

Appears to be alot of gum bumpin' while waiting for Badger's next round of disassembly pics to show up.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

The only way to find out is to build one.

I preordered one.

Too bad there is no U4 interest on the east coast that I am aware of other than Florida.

[VP Dan]

Originally Posted by crawl-o-matic

Thank you sir, great information! I'll be picking your brain quite a lot once we start building !

that wont take long
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[Hunter711]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

Too bad there is no U4 interest on the east coast that I am aware of other than Florida.

I've got 3 and a Yeti on the way. So I play with myself for now.
Trying to get 2 local tracks onboard, but they are stuck in there ways and don't seem to want to change the program.

[Rockpiledriver]

Originally Posted by dan w

that wont take long
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[badger]

Originally Posted by sally1800

Top builder???



So your changing out the chassis right away.

Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

I hope your "top builder" has some first hand experience with the Yeti and it's chassis before deciding to change it out for something else.

The Yeti's chassis and some of the design features is one of my favorite things about this rig.

And I also will be leaving the front diff open and putting in 500k diff fluid. I can't wait to spank guys with full lockers at the rock races/u4rc/terra cross events I go to with my Yeti.

[gsrcivic]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

I preordered one.

Too bad there is no U4 interest on the east coast that I am aware of other than Florida.

Im in bama may be a few in ga....but flordia is the only place I know

[frdtrkguy]

Meh, I run my front spooled and overdriven.. Never have I had a lack of steering.. I could see having a lack of traction with the front open though..

I cant wait to get a Yeti to experiment with

Cool pics Badger

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by badger

I hope your "top builder" has some first hand experience with the Yeti and it's chassis before deciding to change it out for something else.

The Yeti's chassis and some of the design features is one of my favorite things about this rig.

And I also will be leaving the front diff open and putting in 500k diff fluid. I can't wait to spank guys with full lockers at the rock races/u4rc/terra cross events I go to with my Yeti.

After see you drive it i so plan on leaven my front open.