RichMTB01's Axial Yeti Kit - Round 2

[RichMTB01]

On to Bag C!! But first needed to select a servo for the Kit. Decided to try out one of Futaba's premium servos.










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[RichMTB01]

Bag C added the servo, a Hot Racing aluminum clamping horn and the alternative ESC tray. Also was the top plate and a few other supplement items before the transmission










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[KauseKaos]

Can they release the kit already lol

[KauseKaos]

Rich can you measure the length, width and height of the trimmed interior with drivers? I have an idea in which I will use the cockpit in my current basher project I'm working on. I made a deal with my friend for something else so I had to abandon the yeti kit idea I had.

Thanks in advance.

[RichMTB01]

I've put together my video series of my Axial Yeti KIT version. Here's a video showing off the electronics and additional parts I have planned:

http://youtu.be/u5DtI9YDN3U


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[RichMTB01]

Here's build update 1 going over how the builds has went, upgrades from the KIT version as well:

http://youtu.be/Vy6GxIIvp3A


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[RichMTB01]

And Build update 2. The Icon shocks are shown, as well as a couple more needed upgrades

http://youtu.be/dmQedMH_9vY


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[RichMTB01]

Here's a video showing off the Best upgrade for any Axial Yeti - Crawler Innovations Deuce's Wild Closed Cell foams. Awesome upgrade, and for $11/axle, the return on investment is a "No-Brainer"!!!

http://youtu.be/76B4mRryyeE


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[hobbez84]

Rich, regarding your 2nd video. I initially built the Icon shocks included in the kit like you did (i.e. followed the manual). But I found that the lower spring retainers would not set properly with the rubber bumper, and on occasion the retainer would go off to the side.

Can you confirm the same happens with your shocks?

I think the best solution would be to flip the bumper around, so the beveled edge is contacting the eyelet.

ETA: Correction, flip the bumper and the spring retainer. So it should be: bumper > spring retainer > lower eyelet.

[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by KauseKaos

Rich can you measure the length, width and height of the trimmed interior with drivers? I have an idea in which I will use the cockpit in my current basher project I'm working on. I made a deal with my friend for something else so I had to abandon the yeti kit idea I had.



Thanks in advance.

The interior comes pre-cut, so here are the measurements:

From front to rear: 6 5/8"
Side to side: 7"
Height (from bottom to top of headrest): 1 3/4"
Once you add the head on, 2. 3/8"


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[87warrior917]

Haha i just found your video on Youtube last night of you unboxing the kit! Looking good so far! Glad i found the build here, cant wait to see the finished product.

[Zombi]

As you're using an aluminium bellcrank, I'd be wary of locking it out or even pre-loading it with a bearing. If your Futaba servo is even half decent you'll tear that arm off the moment your wheels get trapped. I did it Sunday.

[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by 87warrior917

Haha i just found your video on Youtube last night of you unboxing the kit! Looking good so far! Glad i found the build here, cant wait to see the finished product.

Thanks Warrior! There's 2 more videos left. One tomorrow and one on Monday. Stay tuned!


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[RichMTB01]

Originally Posted by Zombi

As you're using an aluminium bellcrank, I'd be wary of locking it out or even pre-loading it with a bearing. If your Futaba servo is even half decent you'll tear that arm off the moment your wheels get trapped. I did it Sunday.

Yikes! Thanks for the info on that. I will keep an eye on it on the initial runs.


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[RichMTB01]

Check out the cool vinyl Wrap from FreqesKinz:

http://youtu.be/aYwUTLlfbgI


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[RichMTB01]

I'm taking out all three Yetis (RTR, KIT and XL KIT) this Wednesday and Thursday and getting some serious running footage! Stay tuned!

[RichMTB01]

I took out the Yeti KIT yesterday and got it dirty!




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[RichMTB01]

Here's some running footage of my "RTR" version:

http://youtu.be/MBUyFGQ-lA0

Running footage of the KIT version is being edited.


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