The RCNetwork's Yeti Build!

[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by wouterb

Rich, van you post a pic of the inside of the wheel? Including the 'extra hardware'. If it's mounted as i think it should be mounted doesn't it collect a lot of dirt and mud?

Also very interested in how 'deep' these wheels go over the knuckles.
Thnx.

Here you go:





I think the 1" is a perfect size for the combo I'm running. The CI foams seem to cut for them. I was really worried once I started mounting these up that my front 225 SLW's were going to have clearance issues, but with the Vanquish knuckles they fit perfect. I stuck with a stock sized SLW for now.....


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[Zombi]

So the 225 clear with the 1 inch then. How much room between the rim and the knuckle arm? Must be a tight fit?

[CarterFab]

225 will clear with stock knuckles and 1.250" cans. I ran them for a while on our shop Yeti. I don't think there is a Yeti specific knuckle out yet that has the same clearance as stock. We haven't had any problems out of the stock knuckles either and waiting for the correct piece to become available.

[Zombi]

Sorry i meant VP knuckle.

[CarterFab]

Yeah the Exo knuckle is way too bulky in my opinion

[RichMTB01]

All four wheels mounted up and looking good!


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[RichMTB01]

Almost forgot to tear down the front diff for the Hot Racing HD ring and pinion.



Here's. Look at the stock version:



And a quick compare:




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[RichMTB01]

Now time for the first version of the body of the Yeti. The full set of CarterFab panels!



They included all the nec hardware to make it work as well


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[gbean]

I had no idea hot racing made ring & pinion sets...

Are they as good as the axial hd r&p sets?

[wouterb]

Originally Posted by RichMTB01

All four wheels mounted up and looking good!


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Lookin sharp. Let's see the whole package.

[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by gbean

I had no idea hot racing made ring & pinion sets...

Are they as good as the axial hd r&p sets?

Yep, they make em. They seem to fit perfect and are machined just like the Axial's


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[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by wouterb

Lookin sharp. Let's see the whole package.

Thanks! Very soon. Just working on the front clip and getting electronics going.


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[RichMTB01]

Finished up the body with the CarterFab aluminum panels. Looks sharp now!







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[dasco]

Nice work Rich...very clean. I'm sure I've said that already but it's true!!!

[RichMTB01]

I started the steering servo install using the new Hitec HSB-9370 TH Digital, Brushless, High Voltage, Titanium Geared servo.



I couldn't go stock, So I added the Hot Racing aluminum servo mounts and an Axial Hard Anodized Aluminum Clamping horn



It all mounted in great. Specs on the 9370 are .10 seconds and 347 oz/in of torque at 7.4 volts


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[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by cheesesteakdork

Nicely done and put together! I think after reading through this I might have to keep my yeti

Thanks! The Yeti is quite versatile, just needs some durability help.


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[RichMTB01]

Happy Thanksgiving! I just started editing my videos together for the channel, so now the photos from early in are catching up with the videos.

Here's the first of some Hot Racing driveline upgrades.

http://youtu.be/KstkokIQ0FM


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[RichMTB01]

Just got my power system in! Time for some soldering.


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[dasco]

What kv did you go with rich?

[MeanTT]

Originally Posted by dasco

What kv did you go with rich?

Yeah, what he said! Looks great. Please post some running videos when it's all wrapped up.