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kevinlongisland · 12-29-2004, 08:56 PM

tapout, you are ambitious! getting a full truck ready in just over a week! good luck. i'm willing to give a hand in any way i can. i have some magnetic mayhems i can loan out. there is no way you will be able to get a tube frame done like roktoys by the competition. you can use one of my old chassis that are laying around. but you have allllllllot of work ahead. good luck.

kevinlongisland · 12-30-2004, 07:34 AM

i will give you a hand in any way to help get your rig up and running. maybe we can get together one night and work on the trucks.

i always hot glue the diffs. i've seen jb weld fail. and i have a diff right now i have to redo that someone used epoxy on. but my hot glued diffs have been holding up for just about one year now. so what chasssis did you get? i can lend you some giant trac tires and rims for the competition, so don't worry about tires/rims. do you have a 4-wheel steering setup? if not, the best one is the MTPA setup at www.rcrockgear.com because it keeps the angle of the link parallel with the drag link.

don't need the last two items for spares, they never break:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGB73&P=Z
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGB35&P=Z

but the rest of the stuff is good to have as spares as well as an extra gear set.

SR5Dave · 12-30-2004, 10:03 AM

Never say never

But no, you won't need those... Nobody minus me and one aussie guy have broken one. In any case, I will likely have one on me.

BultacoJim · 12-30-2004, 10:33 AM

Owwww, that makes my knuckles hurt. 8O 8O

kevinlongisland · 12-30-2004, 04:21 PM

Dave, only you break stuff like that!

I will have an entire extra axle on hand at the comp if anyone needs the parts off it or the entire axle changed out.

WRMorrison · 12-30-2004, 07:49 PM

I think I've already told you, but I'll be there as well. Just got my hobbico servos and gd600 in the mail the other day. Those servos are frickin' huge! I had no idea. I knew that they'd be bigger than stock traxxas trash, but didn't think they'd be that big. Major setback. I've already built so many cusom parts for my emaxx, that I decided to just buy the extra couple of parts and build a whole other rig (tuber, of course). I'll be in the shop on my day off monday to try and finish making a few parts, and the rest of the week tig-ing up my chassis. Hopefully, I'll have it done in time. Either way, I'll be there, rig or not. Also, if you think any of these parts I make are worth a crap

, I'll make some extras and you can put 'em on your site. Anyways, see 'ya Sunday.

WR Morrison

kevinlongisland · 12-30-2004, 11:03 PM

hope you can get your rig up and running Rich. if you need any emergency parts just let me know, i may have it. yeh, those 1/4 scale servos are monsterous!

kevinlongisland · 12-31-2004, 10:14 AM

not sure about bad weather. we haven't encountered that problem yet. usually it never rains all day (except for the last two days surprisingly). We'll have to see what the weather looks like as it gets closer to the comp. if it's raining and we can't get out, then it will be the weekend after.

SR5Dave · 12-31-2004, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slbks5

Is this comp going on rain or shine? I noticed a 60% chance of rain on the 9th. Just wondering.

OOrah for the waterproof ESC!!!

You guys can sit in your cars and I'll be crawling still

SR5Dave · 12-31-2004, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slbks5

Me too... Thats what zip lock baggies are for!!

I ran my EVX in tupperware last time it snowed

Just finished the steering on my rig.. Now if I could find where the hell I put that busted lathe motor! *confused* My behind the axle steering worked PERFECT! I am going to actually be proud to show off this rig

I need to find some way to mount my shocks on my links still, any ideas? 1/2" links by the way..

WRMorrison · 12-31-2004, 05:42 PM

1/2"? wow! those are huge! I'm trying to fab up the tube frame as I type this. Well, not actually as I type this, I'm on break.

You mentioned behind the axle steering and EVX, is it an e-maxx-based rig? If so, I'd be interested in seeing how you mounted the servos and the linkages.

SR5Dave · 12-31-2004, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRMorrison

1/2"? wow! those are huge! I'm trying to fab up the tube frame as I type this. Well, not actually as I type this, I'm on break.

You mentioned behind the axle steering and EVX, is it an e-maxx-based rig? If so, I'd be interested in seeing how you mounted the servos and the linkages.

1/2" is just right for me ;) They are tube though, not solid stock. I used to run an EVX, I run a Mtroniks unit now

It is a clod based rig though.

Hurry up and get fabin! One week left ;) Next time you guys get to drive up here though, I'm tired of driving down

WRMorrison · 12-31-2004, 05:47 PM

By the way, since the links are 1/2", I've got an idea for 'ya. (strictly bootyfab though) I'm not sure what they're called, but how about those rubber insulated clips that they use to secure wiring harnesses to a vehicle's fender or firewall? You know what I mean? Kind of like metal strapping w/rubber lining the inside of it. Plus, it's already got the hole drilled in the top for the shock bolt. I would think that it should tighten down enough that the rubber would hold it in place and keep it from sliding. Just an idea.

fireman · 01-01-2005, 04:19 AM

I am ready to crawl, been busy and missing it.
Finish putting the TUBICON back together tonight and tomarrow.

See ya guys on Sun.

SR5Dave · 01-02-2005, 11:12 AM

OUCH! Hows that credit card feeling 8O

WRMorrison · 01-02-2005, 01:02 PM

Why not order me a 4 channel synthesized radio and Rx while you're at it? lol

SR5Dave · 01-02-2005, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRMorrison

By the way, since the links are 1/2", I've got an idea for 'ya. (strictly bootyfab though) I'm not sure what they're called, but how about those rubber insulated clips that they use to secure wiring harnesses to a vehicle's fender or firewall? You know what I mean? Kind of like metal strapping w/rubber lining the inside of it. Plus, it's already got the hole drilled in the top for the shock bolt. I would think that it should tighten down enough that the rubber would hold it in place and keep it from sliding. Just an idea.

Sh!t, thats not booty fab!! The zipties that are holding them down on there is bootyfab

I'm going to run to HD today to see if they have any.

fireman · 01-02-2005, 06:23 PM

i run a 16" wb

fireman · 01-02-2005, 07:57 PM

i run 10W in mine

SR5Dave · 01-02-2005, 10:37 PM

I run 90, because I have big heavy tires.

12-29-2004, 08:56 PM	#21
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 tapout, you are ambitious! getting a full truck ready in just over a week! good luck. i'm willing to give a hand in any way i can. i have some magnetic mayhems i can loan out. there is no way you will be able to get a tube frame done like roktoys by the competition. you can use one of my old chassis that are laying around. but you have allllllllot of work ahead. good luck.

12-30-2004, 07:34 AM	#22
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 i will give you a hand in any way to help get your rig up and running. maybe we can get together one night and work on the trucks. i always hot glue the diffs. i've seen jb weld fail. and i have a diff right now i have to redo that someone used epoxy on. but my hot glued diffs have been holding up for just about one year now. so what chasssis did you get? i can lend you some giant trac tires and rims for the competition, so don't worry about tires/rims. do you have a 4-wheel steering setup? if not, the best one is the MTPA setup at www.rcrockgear.com because it keeps the angle of the link parallel with the drag link. don't need the last two items for spares, they never break: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGB73&P=Z http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGB35&P=Z but the rest of the stuff is good to have as spares as well as an extra gear set.

12-30-2004, 10:03 AM	#23
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 Never say never But no, you won't need those... Nobody minus me and one aussie guy have broken one. In any case, I will likely have one on me.

12-30-2004, 10:33 AM	#24
BultacoJim Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 165	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 Owwww, that makes my knuckles hurt. 8O 8O

12-30-2004, 04:21 PM	#25
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 Dave, only you break stuff like that! I will have an entire extra axle on hand at the comp if anyone needs the parts off it or the entire axle changed out.

12-30-2004, 07:49 PM	#26
WRMorrison Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the Free, because of the Brave Posts: 891	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 I think I've already told you, but I'll be there as well. Just got my hobbico servos and gd600 in the mail the other day. Those servos are frickin' huge! I had no idea. I knew that they'd be bigger than stock traxxas trash, but didn't think they'd be that big. Major setback. I've already built so many cusom parts for my emaxx, that I decided to just buy the extra couple of parts and build a whole other rig (tuber, of course). I'll be in the shop on my day off monday to try and finish making a few parts, and the rest of the week tig-ing up my chassis. Hopefully, I'll have it done in time. Either way, I'll be there, rig or not. Also, if you think any of these parts I make are worth a crap , I'll make some extras and you can put 'em on your site. Anyways, see 'ya Sunday. WR Morrison

12-30-2004, 11:03 PM	#27
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 hope you can get your rig up and running Rich. if you need any emergency parts just let me know, i may have it. yeh, those 1/4 scale servos are monsterous!

12-31-2004, 10:14 AM	#28
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 not sure about bad weather. we haven't encountered that problem yet. usually it never rains all day (except for the last two days surprisingly). We'll have to see what the weather looks like as it gets closer to the comp. if it's raining and we can't get out, then it will be the weekend after.

12-31-2004, 05:42 PM	#31
WRMorrison Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the Free, because of the Brave Posts: 891	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 1/2"? wow! those are huge! I'm trying to fab up the tube frame as I type this. Well, not actually as I type this, I'm on break. You mentioned behind the axle steering and EVX, is it an e-maxx-based rig? If so, I'd be interested in seeing how you mounted the servos and the linkages.

12-31-2004, 05:47 PM	#33
WRMorrison Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the Free, because of the Brave Posts: 891	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 By the way, since the links are 1/2", I've got an idea for 'ya. (strictly bootyfab though) I'm not sure what they're called, but how about those rubber insulated clips that they use to secure wiring harnesses to a vehicle's fender or firewall? You know what I mean? Kind of like metal strapping w/rubber lining the inside of it. Plus, it's already got the hole drilled in the top for the shock bolt. I would think that it should tighten down enough that the rubber would hold it in place and keep it from sliding. Just an idea.

01-01-2005, 04:19 AM	#34
fireman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa Posts: 164	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 I am ready to crawl, been busy and missing it. Finish putting the TUBICON back together tonight and tomarrow. See ya guys on Sun.

01-02-2005, 11:12 AM	#35
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 OUCH! Hows that credit card feeling 8O

01-02-2005, 01:02 PM	#36
WRMorrison Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the Free, because of the Brave Posts: 891	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 Why not order me a 4 channel synthesized radio and Rx while you're at it? lol

01-02-2005, 06:23 PM	#38
fireman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa Posts: 164	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 i run a 16" wb

01-02-2005, 07:57 PM	#39
fireman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa Posts: 164	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 i run 10W in mine

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01-02-2005, 10:37 PM	#40
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Re: PARC Boulder Battle #2, Sunday, January 9th, 2005 I run 90, because I have big heavy tires.

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