Lol Axial

[Ditchrat]

So scx10ii kit waiting to be assembled. I was going to be lazy and buy links to convert it to the 11.8" WB.

According to the product information.

Adjustable wheelbase (11.4”/ 12.0” / 12.3”) (optional link kits sold separately)

I called up tech support asking for a part number, nope try Hotracing I thing they make link set, but we don't

Not bitching, I just smiled a little when they told me that, though someone else might find it as stupid as I did.

[Jboucher]

At least they give the option to change the size.
They were actually pretty honest and sent you to à third party instead of bullshitting you or even sell you the stock links à second time

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[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by Jboucher

At least they give the option to change the size.
They were actually pretty honest and sent you to à third party instead of bullshitting you or even sell you the stock links à second time

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Well if they are going that route they might as well claim it as infinitely adjustable wheel base, easily customized by making your own links.

Infinite has got to be better the 3 wb options.

[OldNTired]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

Well if they are going that route they might as well claim it as infinitely adjustable wheel base, easily customized by making your own links.

Infinite has got to be better the 3 wb options.

That would be the Ascender.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

So scx10ii kit waiting to be assembled. I was going to be lazy and buy links to convert it to the 11.8" WB.

According to the product information.


I called up tech support asking for a part number, nope try Hotracing I thing they make link set, but we don't

Not bitching, I just smiled a little when they told me that, though someone else might find it as stupid as I did.

The state of the union at Axial seems to be freaking chaos. This is classic.

Originally Posted by Jboucher

At least they give the option to change the size.
They were actually pretty honest and sent you to à third party instead of bullshitting you or even sell you the stock links à second time

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Err wut?

The option to change links by custom making them is always there...on any crawler.

[STANG KILLA SS]

whats sad that the state of the hobby has become. having to buy links(and any bolt on part).
we made all our links back in the day and i still do.

its so easy! myself and others even have huge threads on how to do so.

[smog]

Reminds me of that optional 2 speed trans they advertised for the Yeti that didn’t exist

[Alexander_0_1]

I get making your own links, but how many tools do I need to complete the process? Say if I wanted 1/4 titanium, and 4mm threads on either end? Not that I go through a lot of links, but it would be nice to try any body I want.

[Jboucher]

The 2-speed transmission for the Yeti / bomber is very real...

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[Ditchrat]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

whats sad that the state of the hobby has become. having to buy links(and any bolt on part).
we made all our links back in the day and i still do.

its so easy! myself and others even have huge threads on how to do so.

I don't have to buy links, I have 6ft of titanium all thread and 4ft of delrin tubing.

I just wanted the rears to match the fronts, and I don't feel like working in the shop Christmas morning so my kid can assemble the kit.

Maybe a little less judgy and a little more ready, you would have noticed I wanted to be lazy.

The point of the thread is not that couldn't get links, its that they market adjustability, but don't support that. I though it was funny.

Originally Posted by Alexander_0_1

I get making your own links, but how many tools do I need to complete the process? Say if I wanted 1/4 titanium, and 4mm threads on either end? Not that I go through a lot of links, but it would be nice to try any body I want.

I guess that really depends on what you want to do.

I make links out of 3mm titanium all thread, that is 100% through threaded into delrin tubing. For that I need a cutoff wheel, and drill.

I have make links in my lathe, that required a die, cut off wheel and the lathe.

You could make links with as little as a tap, and handsaw.

[smog]

Originally Posted by Jboucher

The 2-speed transmission for the Yeti / bomber is very real...

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Not sure if you were around when the Yeti was released with an optional 2speed trans. The hype was huge around here. Axial was coming out with their first IFS/SRA rig. It was going to compete with the VTH. It was advertised as having an optional to speed transmission. That transmission didn’t exist until he aftermarket part came out iirc. It was much later, and only after that would Axial have released that 2-speed you speak of. Perhaps you get my point now

[WHITE-TRASH]

Originally Posted by Alexander_0_1

I get making your own links, but how many tools do I need to complete the process? Say if I wanted 1/4 titanium, and 4mm threads on either end? Not that I go through a lot of links, but it would be nice to try any body I want.

8-32 all thread to test then transfer the measurements to a link builder. It's not like the guys that can build Ti links don't do that already.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by smog

Reminds me of that optional 2 speed trans they advertised for the Yeti that didn’t exist

Blah some of us are still waiting on our XR part that was gonna change the world.

Originally Posted by Alexander_0_1

I get making your own links, but how many tools do I need to complete the process? Say if I wanted 1/4 titanium, and 4mm threads on either end? Not that I go through a lot of links, but it would be nice to try any body I want.

Its not about how many tools it takes to do it, it's more about feeling like you accomplished something when it was done. Built not bought

[xgerstandtx]

Does anyone remember XR10 cutting brakes.....

[Sneetches]

Originally Posted by Jboucher

The 2-speed transmission for the Yeti / bomber is very real...

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Lets not forget us Yeti XL owners (yes all 3 of us) who are now in the realm of the XR-10 cutting brake when it comes to getting a part released.

[BigSki]

Remember when we cut down 8-32 all thread, sleeved it with a piece of auto brake line tubing and used Revo rod ends ? It wasn't THAT long ago

[smog]

...and so is how the industry maintains room for refinement. It’s beautiful all the same.

[justinart24]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

whats sad that the state of the hobby has become. having to buy links(and any bolt on part).
we made all our links back in the day and i still do.

its so easy! myself and others even have huge threads on how to do so.

I agree, not making my own links is not an option.
Justin's "F-350 Truggy" (Rear Steer&AXR10 axles)...

[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Alexander_0_1

I get making your own links, but how many tools do I need to complete the process? Say if I wanted 1/4 titanium, and 4mm threads on either end? Not that I go through a lot of links, but it would be nice to try any body I want.

I use a die, a hacksaw, and a cordless drill. Order 4mm rod and 4mm die from fleaBay China and wait 3 weeks. Now measure twice and cut once, chuck them and cut the threads, then screw them into the Traxxas or RPM rod ends. Done.

[Correll]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

I use a die, a hacksaw, and a cordless drill. Order 4mm rod and 4mm die from fleaBay China and wait 3 weeks. Now measure twice and cut once, chuck them and cut the threads, then screw them into the Traxxas or RPM rod ends. Done.

That's too hardcore....