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swisherteets · 03-19-2009, 08:43 AM

Well after my last comp with this slingshot as an Axial I couldnt deal with the Holmes hobbies motor breaking my rig (though the motor is a blast

) The slipper was useless I had it tightened all the way down and it still spun easily when i got bound up so i pulled it out and the motor rounded/tore up an output shaft. It also was just to heavy and with the sidewinder justmade my CG to high. (dont get me wrong I love this motor and it is now in one of my scalers It has superb low speed control it was just to much for the truck for me) I didnt want to go back to the mamba micro pro and 45 turn because i knew i would be disapointed in the performance.
So here is my solution

it is a DNA slingshot CFX. I had to make new links for it which was fairly easy. Just cut, boil and bend
(I am thinkin about going with a Kamikaze Kustoms Zero T)
I am using a sidewinder for now (will probably switch over to dual tekins when i get a 4PK)
I have made a second prototype of my steering that is less rough looking and has a little less toe also.
i fabbed up a dig plate and replaced one of the acrylic spacers with it and used Holmes Hobbies "manly" dig switches.
i made another custom rear battery tray like i used on my mantis build
Vanquish product high steer knuckles (these are very very very nice)
Vanquish product Dirty Harry's (is there any other wheel in the world ?

)
I am a little iffy right now on my ride height aprox. 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 inches it just seems really high but at the same time there is very little weight up that high (i am unsure of how i want to lower the ride height down or even if it is needed any suggestions are welcome)

comments and suggestions are welcome

eric113 · 03-19-2009, 09:31 AM

Looks good! The 3.25'' belly height is about perfect.

One suggestion,narrow the skid plate down if you plan keeping with the berg setup.

swisherteets · 03-19-2009, 09:50 AM

yea I had definately thought about narrowing it but havent yet because if i switch over to the Kamikaze Zero T then I will put this chassis back on my Axial

Jeepial · 03-19-2009, 01:14 PM

Awesome rig man...Got any action photos or videos??

swisherteets · 03-19-2009, 01:32 PM

i havent got any of it with the bergs on it yet. I have some of it when it was an Axial. I actually have a video of it launching off a woodplank rope bridge over a gate because I had like one second left

(7t pullers lol

)
but nothing yet of it in its current form
I actually havent even tried it out yet its just been sitting for a few weeks due to work gettin in the way

03-19-2009, 08:43 AM	#1
swisherteets Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jamestown Posts: 357	Slingshot Berg Well after my last comp with this slingshot as an Axial I couldnt deal with the Holmes hobbies motor breaking my rig (though the motor is a blast ) The slipper was useless I had it tightened all the way down and it still spun easily when i got bound up so i pulled it out and the motor rounded/tore up an output shaft. It also was just to heavy and with the sidewinder justmade my CG to high. (dont get me wrong I love this motor and it is now in one of my scalers It has superb low speed control it was just to much for the truck for me) I didnt want to go back to the mamba micro pro and 45 turn because i knew i would be disapointed in the performance. So here is my solution it is a DNA slingshot CFX. I had to make new links for it which was fairly easy. Just cut, boil and bend (I am thinkin about going with a Kamikaze Kustoms Zero T) I am using a sidewinder for now (will probably switch over to dual tekins when i get a 4PK) I have made a second prototype of my steering that is less rough looking and has a little less toe also. i fabbed up a dig plate and replaced one of the acrylic spacers with it and used Holmes Hobbies "manly" dig switches. i made another custom rear battery tray like i used on my mantis build Vanquish product high steer knuckles (these are very very very nice) Vanquish product Dirty Harry's (is there any other wheel in the world ? ) I am a little iffy right now on my ride height aprox. 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 inches it just seems really high but at the same time there is very little weight up that high (i am unsure of how i want to lower the ride height down or even if it is needed any suggestions are welcome) comments and suggestions are welcome

03-19-2009, 09:31 AM	#2
eric113 Moderator Rule Breaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 5,970	Looks good! The 3.25'' belly height is about perfect. One suggestion,narrow the skid plate down if you plan keeping with the berg setup.

03-19-2009, 09:50 AM	#3
swisherteets Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jamestown Posts: 357	yea I had definately thought about narrowing it but havent yet because if i switch over to the Kamikaze Zero T then I will put this chassis back on my Axial

03-19-2009, 01:14 PM	#4
Jeepial I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: behind the wheel of a monster truck... Posts: 2,878	Awesome rig man...Got any action photos or videos??

03-19-2009, 01:32 PM	#5
swisherteets Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jamestown Posts: 357	i havent got any of it with the bergs on it yet. I have some of it when it was an Axial. I actually have a video of it launching off a woodplank rope bridge over a gate because I had like one second left (7t pullers lol ) but nothing yet of it in its current form I actually havent even tried it out yet its just been sitting for a few weeks due to work gettin in the way

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