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08-02-2009, 09:24 PM
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|  SWX berg
Had this rig built for a while now and seeing how well it works, I thought I'd post up some pics. Custom SWX delrin chassis, with a cutting board skid 7955tg steering servo Spektrum rx Castle Sidewinder and BEC Radio Shack mini switches and HS-55 servo for dig Integy 55 turns with 12 tooth pinions f&r White compound rovers on berg offset DNA rims     The front axle has been clocked just enough to keep the motor level with the front tube, as well as giving me a smidge of positive castor. The biggest benefit to this is digging uphill and on ledges. Since I'm still running the stock knuckles, I drilled and tapped them for zero ackerman; this also pushes the tierod closer to the axle keeping it off the rocks.   In the rear, I clocked the axle just by using longer upper links; :ie: I'm too lazy to clock the tubes  I also shaved the housing and the tubes, both for weight reduction and to slide better on the rocks. In keeping with the lightweight theme, I'm only running about 4 ounces in each front wheel, and the rears have six 5/8" and six 5/16" holes drilled in them. I doubt its enough to compromise the integrity of the wheels, and I don't have to worry about air holes either  Well that's all I have for now, thanks for looking Last edited by Tanis; 08-02-2009 at 10:51 PM. Reason: fixed pics |
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08-02-2009, 09:57 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Aurora Colorado
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Well it definately works well after your 1st place finish at Westy yesterday.  |
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08-02-2009, 10:38 PM
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08-02-2009, 10:52 PM
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Does good Casey!! I will never forget the first comp you showed up at, a tlt bruiser framed scale rig with the ring and pinion hanging out there... and you beat half the field!! And then to see you progress and do well with your Axial against the Bergs. And now you have a Berg and something you call a SWX? Good job man, you know how to drive!! Oh and I noticed... your not my friend anymore?  |
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08-02-2009, 10:57 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Punta Gorda, Flo-rida
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Yup i think the light weight rig you had on saturday is what got you through most of that finals course (and i guess a little bit of skill  ).
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08-02-2009, 11:35 PM
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sweet rig. i love my swx berg so much. it seems to dominate around my local area to.
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I guess 3 years of watching Brad and Sparky drive does help huh?Don't worry, you'll always be in my heart Quote:
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08-03-2009, 08:24 AM
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Many copies to come.........:-P Nice running rig there all; seen her in action Last edited by cato; 08-03-2009 at 03:31 PM. |
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08-03-2009, 10:19 AM
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its about time you posted this build. great build and great driving casey. did you clck the front with top link length or the old drill and spin trick?
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08-03-2009, 02:06 PM
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[QUOTE=BILLYGOAT;1923739]its about time you posted this build. great build and great driving casey. did you clck the front with top link length or the old drill and spin trick?[/QUOTE it's all thanks to you buddy I couldn't pass up that good of a deal on the axles. They're drilled and spun, probably 12 to 15 degrees.
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08-03-2009, 06:50 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind
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What foam are you using for such light wheels? I tried to run rovers on a really light berg and I had trouble with foam either being a good height but too firm, or good and soft but not terribly supportive. Thanks |
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08-03-2009, 07:42 PM
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08-04-2009, 04:32 PM
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this is a great set-up and a great driver....I watched them whopping some ass at rojo... nice driving bud and thanks for the tips at rojo's |
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08-06-2009, 11:16 AM
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I remember when your Mom would drop you off at the local rock pile with your tonka, then come back ever ten minutes and change you. ...those were the good old days. Good job Casey, your skill level has definitely improved. |
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Those were the days... Lol I like how the only tech is in the first post, the rest is just everybody talking about how grown up I've gotten
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