Time to build a new Kia

[Nabil]

As many of you know, I have been running my xr-7 for the past couple of years. I have had 99% of the parts for this build for over a year now, and thanks to a good friend I was able to acquire the last missing piece to get this build going.

I'm not one to do build threads normally, but a lot of people have helped me in getting this thing going. I would like to start off by thanking the good guys at YTC, CDW/SMW, Holmes Hobbies, RCBros, RCCrawler.com, Vanquish Products, KL Designs, and MFD. Between parts and custom machining, everyone of these great vendors were a huge help! I'm sure I'm forgetting someone at the moment, and will be sure to update this list as I go.

This isn't gonna be one of my normal 3 hour builds that I'm sure some of you were expecting. Also, even though there will be pictures of lots of pretty parts, I'm gonna try and put more focus on what I believe are the small details that go into building a truck capable of competing at the highest levels of competition.

I will be starting the build in a few hours and updating shortly there after

[Nabil]

Saved for specs, parts, and other stuff

[TEDROCKZ]

Originally Posted by Nabil

I'm gonna try and put more focus on what I believe are the small details that go into building a truck capable of competing at the highest levels of competition

Sweet! It is the little things that has the biggest results. Looking forward to this build

[rob_b]

Originally Posted by Nabil

I'm gonna try and put more focus on what I believe are the small details that go into building a truck capable of competing at the highest levels of competition.

Like axle shaft inspection ports?

[Nabil]

Originally Posted by rob_b

Like axle shaft inspection ports?

shhhhhhhhh... dont give away all my secrets

[Frankenwheely]

Originally Posted by Nabil

I will be starting the build in a few hours and updating shortly there after

Is it done yet?

[d-wray]

It's about time!! I'm sure this will be a killer build.

[roksloski]

About time....

Cant wait to see this....

[superduty03]

Definitely will be watching this build! (That way I can copy it as much as possible lol...j/k... Kind of) it was good to finally meet you in person buddy. Looking forward to the build and next time we can comp together!!! Goo luck brother!!

[Nabil]

Unfortunately between my afternoon nap and some other stuff, I didn't get a chance to get anything done tonight like I had hoped. I did spend some time on the phone with krawlfreak and got some more cool stuff heading my way for this build

[Farmer]

Ya, no more shit box!!!!!!
Later,
Farmer

[RcBro]

At least post some pictures of the parts hahaha.

[binaryterror]

Are you finally planning to mount that Chain driven Mr. Fusion for additional boost?

[SkaldidDog]

I think he'll probably power it with his patented perpetual motion machine.

[rob_b]

This thread is funny as it closely mirrors my own emotions towards crawlers after nationals. Day 1, super pumped to build anything new. Day 2, nothing...

[Almighty Malach]

Originally Posted by rob_b

This thread is funny as it closely mirrors my own emotions towards crawlers after nationals. Day 1, super pumped to build anything new. Day 2, nothing...

Count me in this group too.


C'mon Nabil, You can't out-Harley Harley with a build thread. It's impossible.

[Illeagle]

Whatsa Kia?

J/K, it will be nice to see your new berg but somehow I doubt there will be many EnRoute parts on this truck.

subscribed.

[Farmer]

I'm beginning to believe this Kia is a unicorn, you know like the Axial cutting brake I sure hope I'm wrong though............
Later,
Farmer

[666]

I remember him discussing with us why he went from the Berg to a xr. He said he broke the tie rod and had to make a new one... It was easier to build a xr than a new tierod...

[Frankenwheely]

Maybe he's busy across the pond?
Looks like I might be moving to the uk