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Chaotic Crawlers · 07-17-2011, 09:47 AM

I haven't checked this build in a while!

rig looks great!!!!
I love the carbon chassis!

every once in a while you will come across a build that has awesome pics of a very clean and sick rig that you can't stop looking at... this is one of those builds!!!!

very nice william!!!!!

davec · 07-17-2011, 12:10 PM

Great pics, Will. Your Berg is one of the cleanest around and my favorite looking rig.

EvilTwin v2 · 07-18-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ittybitty

I haven't seen it personally, but I've heard stories of less than desireable consequences of removing the bump on hard landings. These days...landings are becoming more common with all the jumps...drop offs...etc. After dropping the coin for a set of nice gears, spending the time drilling them and the work put into the cases themselves, I'd rather deal with a 2-3mm "bump" than not...

I've blown out 4 3rd gear bearings now and I believe it's because of hard landings and not having the extra screw in the front of the case. Unfortunately, I've lost most of the gears every time.

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Originally Posted by RcBro

i don't think I've ever really gotten hung up and said to myself "man if
Only I ground that nub off"

I try my best to drive knowing my tires need to hit first before my axle does.

I got caught up by that bump a few times, to ground it. I'd really like to build some sort of clamp to mount higher up out of the way. Until I find or make such an item, my next set of axles will probably have the bump on them.

WOUrugger51 · 07-22-2011, 06:23 AM

Great looking rig Will!!!

Hey, how hard was it to sand down those sidewalls? I've got a set of tires I was thinking about softening up, and you look like you did a fabulous job!

was it a pain in the butt?

RcBro · 07-22-2011, 07:34 AM

I used a belt sander at work and it was pretty easy and quick.

Red Rockcrawler · 07-26-2011, 11:16 PM

William how are your cases and tubes coming along?

cars69 · 07-27-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

After a few request and interest from myself as well, I cut our first test knuckles for the enlarged 6x12x4 outer knuckle bearings for the 300 CVD's. These should be available shortly to the public!

But for now here's the sneak peak! Just like our berg knuckles, these are a high steer Zero Ackerman knuckle.

Sweet! I'm glad someone is going to do these.

-Rick

TANK · 07-27-2011, 01:38 PM

they've been out for a while. Check out rcbros.com or PM him, Im sure he has some.

RcBro · 07-27-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Rockcrawler

William how are your cases and tubes coming along?

to slow lol

Mini · 07-28-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

to slow lol

X2

MitchellY · 07-28-2011, 09:50 PM

So how does this compare to the XR10? I'm looking at getting a second crawler and this might be in line!

RcBro · 07-28-2011, 10:49 PM

I decided to get rid of the XR10 sometime ago. It was not a horrible rig, it just didn't feel as good as my berg. Some believe the XR10 has its advantages, I personally see no advantage.

DickyT · 07-29-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini

X2

x3

MitchellY · 07-29-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcBro

I decided to get rid of the XR10 sometime ago. It was not a horrible rig, it just didn't feel as good as my berg. Some believe the XR10 has its advantages, I personally see no advantage.

Hmmm... Berg here I come!

RcBro · 07-30-2011, 10:25 AM

Sorry for the delays guys, I had to test some things before I can give the final go ahead on making some sets for my testers. That along with having my machinist being very busy, times have simply not aligned up right. The only thing berg on our axles are the gears, so its been a rather interesting process. As I've said many times, I will not release these, unless I'm confident in them.

Those who have seen what I'm doing with the tubes are insistent these are going to be a big hit, and the best part of all, they will relatively affordable!

vodka child · 07-30-2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcBro

Sorry for the delays guys, I had to test some things before I can give the final go ahead on making some sets for my testers. That along with having my machinist being very busy, times have simply not aligned up right. The only thing berg on our axles are the gears, so its been a rather interesting process. As I've said many times, I will not release these, unless I'm confident in them.

Those who have seen what I'm doing with the tubes are insistent these are going to be a big hit, and the best part of all, they will relatively affordable!

Based on the pics of the gear casing that you posted around page 6 of this thread I can't wait to see what the axles and gear cases look like

Sounds like it will be worth the wait

RcBro · 08-30-2011, 06:53 PM

Well been awhile since I've updated this thread. Haven't done anything special to the rig since the FXR mod. I've put some time in the rig and haven't had any electrical failures yet. The ESC's do get alittle hot after running for 15 minutes or so but nothing I'm worried about.

I attended the Goldendale Nationals last month and finally walked away with a 3rd place podium finish. It's good to know I can kinda drive now

But the real reason I'm posting is to show you guys some more iphone picture eye candy. We've been working on the cases and tubes some more. A few details I'm still keeping under wraps, but we have updated the case some. We've taken some material out to reduce the width, and rounded the corners for a smoother slide. Its looking pretty snazy!

Direct ETA is still really unknown. There is so much to be done, tested, re-tested and possibly changed.

JeremyH · 08-30-2011, 06:55 PM

Very nice! What is the weight savings of these over stock gearcases?

RcBro · 08-30-2011, 07:14 PM

I cannot recall since my last weigh in, should be over 30 grams or so

Szczerba · 08-30-2011, 07:16 PM

Those cases look great (not to mention all the other sweet parts from RcBros). Nice work.

07-17-2011, 09:47 AM	#301
Chaotic Crawlers I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801 Posts: 2,941	I haven't checked this build in a while! rig looks great!!!! I love the carbon chassis! every once in a while you will come across a build that has awesome pics of a very clean and sick rig that you can't stop looking at... this is one of those builds!!!! very nice william!!!!!

07-17-2011, 12:10 PM	#302
davec Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sandy, OR Posts: 672	Great pics, Will. Your Berg is one of the cleanest around and my favorite looking rig.

07-22-2011, 06:23 AM	#304
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	Great looking rig Will!!! Hey, how hard was it to sand down those sidewalls? I've got a set of tires I was thinking about softening up, and you look like you did a fabulous job! was it a pain in the butt?

07-22-2011, 07:34 AM	#305
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	I used a belt sander at work and it was pretty easy and quick.

07-26-2011, 11:16 PM	#306
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	William how are your cases and tubes coming along?

07-27-2011, 01:38 PM	#308
TANK Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 743	they've been out for a while. Check out rcbros.com or PM him, Im sure he has some.

07-28-2011, 09:50 PM	#311
MitchellY Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 527	So how does this compare to the XR10? I'm looking at getting a second crawler and this might be in line!

07-28-2011, 10:49 PM	#312
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	I decided to get rid of the XR10 sometime ago. It was not a horrible rig, it just didn't feel as good as my berg. Some believe the XR10 has its advantages, I personally see no advantage.

07-30-2011, 10:25 AM	#315
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Sorry for the delays guys, I had to test some things before I can give the final go ahead on making some sets for my testers. That along with having my machinist being very busy, times have simply not aligned up right. The only thing berg on our axles are the gears, so its been a rather interesting process. As I've said many times, I will not release these, unless I'm confident in them. Those who have seen what I'm doing with the tubes are insistent these are going to be a big hit, and the best part of all, they will relatively affordable!

08-30-2011, 06:53 PM	#317
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Well been awhile since I've updated this thread. Haven't done anything special to the rig since the FXR mod. I've put some time in the rig and haven't had any electrical failures yet. The ESC's do get alittle hot after running for 15 minutes or so but nothing I'm worried about. I attended the Goldendale Nationals last month and finally walked away with a 3rd place podium finish. It's good to know I can kinda drive now But the real reason I'm posting is to show you guys some more iphone picture eye candy. We've been working on the cases and tubes some more. A few details I'm still keeping under wraps, but we have updated the case some. We've taken some material out to reduce the width, and rounded the corners for a smoother slide. Its looking pretty snazy! Direct ETA is still really unknown. There is so much to be done, tested, re-tested and possibly changed.

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08-30-2011, 06:55 PM	#318
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Very nice! What is the weight savings of these over stock gearcases?

08-30-2011, 07:14 PM	#319
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	I cannot recall since my last weigh in, should be over 30 grams or so

08-30-2011, 07:16 PM	#320
Szczerba I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 8,785	Those cases look great (not to mention all the other sweet parts from RcBros). Nice work.

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