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All that bling.. it makes my wallet scared!

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Don't you think the car will be too heavy with all those (very good looking) aluminium parts? A heavier vehicle means more force when you crash and hence a larger risk of things breaking. Which is why you have aluminium in the first place I guess, to avoid breakages...

My point is that there has to be an optimum aluminium - plastic ratio, that keeps weight low while still beefing up critical components. Will you aim for that sweet spot, wherever it is, or just go metal all the way?

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I agree with you 100%, my goal is to do a build from scratch (as previously mentioned I'm not able to fabricate parts) and yes it's expensive and will be heavy. It will NOT be a shelf Queen, my driving style with the Yetis is rock/desert racing with a little bit of crawling, I'm not into crazy jumping (I save that for the Nero). I'm hoping the Holmes Hobby motor/ esc combo and gearing can handle it. I'll monitor motor heat closely. Crashes are inevitable but I'll try my best to keep the shiny side up. It will be interesting to see if the Vanquish parts can handle it.
As a reference, I did a lot of upgrades on my rtr and it's holding up very well.

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Hmmm....
As much as I wanted to go with Vanquish I've decided to give the HR cnc aluminum/carbon fiber graphite a try.
If anyone out there has these let me know what you think.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1502241459

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Got this for $5 on eBay :)
Nice to save some $$
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1502305345

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Anyone have these? If so,what do you think?
https://www.luxuryrc.com/products/lu...body-panel-kit

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Coulda had more bling. :D

http://www.integy.com/C26269GUN.jpg

(Integy)

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:lmao:Lol! Saw that and decided against it. Gotta have a little flex somewhere ;-)
I'm searching for carbon fiber panels, options seem limited.

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Where did you get that bumper from? I've looked for something with springs but all I can find are Yeti XL bumpers

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U can get it from GPM or Integy and i think some other aftermarket

https://www.gpmparts.com/axial-racin...-90069515.html

Billet Machined Spring Loaded Front Bumper Mount Kit for Axial 1/10 Yeti for R/C or RC - Team Integy

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My RTR's body is completely thrashed so I am replacing it...... threw it's cage on my project just to get a idea what finished product might look like.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1502745327
One of its big brothers getting in the picture.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1502745327

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So what the heck....it's gonna be a month or two before I can get my motor/ esc combo :cry:
So it's time to bust out the paint, do some helmets, detailing,etc.....
Probably will rob my motor/esc budget to get doodads, thingamajigs, and whatnots.

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It's coming together nicely. Have you weighed it yet?

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I now what mine weights :mrgreen:
so i assume this will be a little heavier than mine (more shiny alloy part 8) ) so i guess round 6 kg 11-12 lbs depending on battery size

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It's sitting at about 5 & 1/2 lbs. right now. Motor/esc will add about 12 & 1/2 oz. , I most likely will go with plastic wheels.
I haven't decided yet between aluminum or CG panels. I've seen really nice CG panels in the past but can't seem to track them down.
If anyone can point me in the right direction regarding panels I would appreciate it.
Wheels,tires,roll cage,panels, and remaining parts will definitely bring it up to the double digit weight.

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As u can See I'm using alloy pannels. They are from amf racing. Got them from rpphobby. My Roof ist from t-bone racing (Delrin).Still waiting on the Carter Fab pannels Hood and Roof.
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Armoured new Carbon Hood for Axial Yeti 1:10 NEW!!!

Anyone know anything about these?

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Tidied up a bit.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1503092831

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:ror:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1503094873

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8)Having a little fun temporarily throwing stuff together.
Currie antirock sway bar, Axial sway bar clamp and 4 link mount plus some green cone washers are on the way. Once again motor/esc gonna have to wait a bit longer :roll:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...1&d=1503097444