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[Hittman]

Originally Posted by DickyT

and con you into sending me a set or 4 of those spring retainers

Hey.. Don't steal my thunder.. I was already trying to do that

[GEARSCIENCE]

Looks sweet! You're not worried about snapping those cf steering arms?

[AlexG]

Originally Posted by GEARSCIENCE

Looks sweet! You're not worried about snapping those cf steering arms?

Thanks

Yes but the arm is 2.5mm thick 8mm wide minimum plus I use an associated washer under the ball ends to help reduce stress. Only testing will tell if they hold up

[TheSCorpionKing]

Truck sits a bit taller than I envisioned, but I am a fan of high break over clearance, all the CF bits are turning out great. Keep up the great work

[CrawlrKing]

I've tested cf arms and they tend to break when the truck is in a bind between rocks...

[Tomy]

I would also stay away from cf steering arms. If you can make one out of say 4mm thick sheet then it might become reliable.

But as you said - testing will tell.

Lots of nice details in this build!

[AlexG]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

Truck sits a bit taller than I envisioned, but I am a fan of high break over clearance, all the CF bits are turning out great. Keep up the great work

Thanks Scorp

The truck is sitting at 90mm, I like high break over clearance, this is why I'm trying to keep my chassis as light as I can.

Originally Posted by CrawlrKing

I've tested cf arms and they tend to break when the truck is in a bind between rocks...

Witch tickness?

Originally Posted by Tomy

I would also stay away from cf steering arms. If you can make one out of say 4mm thick sheet then it might become reliable.

But as you said - testing will tell.

Lots of nice details in this build!

4mm Now I'm starting to feel concerned, I'll make a spare set in case these fail then I'll bump the thickness.

[AlexG]

Forgot to post these pics that show the difference between the two cab.

[CrawlrKing]

2.5mm !!!

[AlexG]

Finally got my micro pro's in but before starting wiring I made a more bergish electronic plate.




I should be able to put the first pack on the rock this week end if the weather is good enough

[EverettY]

Awesome! So did you bend the CF or did you buy it like from DragonPlate?

[AlexG]

Not sure if you can bend cf unless you mold it around something.

It an angled cf strip 2mm thick and 25mm wide found in a UK robotic store .

[Tgreer]

Goooood grief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is there anything you can't do!!!!

You blew my mind with the losi, now the berg!

[TheSCorpionKing]

At first glance you only notice one revision, but overlayed there is quite a big change. Amzing work with the CF,especially in the thin support pieces

[AlexG]

Originally Posted by Tgreer

Is there anything you can't do!!!!

Driving

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

At first glance you only notice one revision, but overlayed there is quite a big change. Amzing work with the CF,especially in the thin support pieces

Thanks Trav the main revision is the front shock mount ( thicker and more forward).








Got my micro pro's wired, they are so smooth compared to fx-r

Havn't had a chance to put the truck on the rock yet, too much snow oustide so I think the first rock my berg will eat would be at sunday's comp.






I'll need another rx to clean up the wiring a bit.






Don't pay attention to caveman tooling





3,65lbs rtr just missing side panels.





You guys were right the cf steering arm didn't hold up verry long.

So I made some thicker one out of scrap laying.

[EverettY]

Very nice... So do you think there will be any strength issues with only 3 spacers for the wheels?

[GEARSCIENCE]

Wow thats a lot of forward bias for being so light! Nice job. HAve u tried dropping some weight up front? Really cool truck dude

[Tomy]

Let us know how the beefier steering arm holds up.

How thick is it now?

[douwe]

Hope to see your rig Sunday in Purmerend.

[ittybitty]

Have you weighed the new steering arm...just curious if there's actually any difference between it and the VP arm, or any of the other aluminum arms you could use. With it being that thick...doesn't it put the rod end in close proximity to the tire?