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Erik D_lux · 05-06-2016, 02:48 AM

Yep, Rc4wd.

tapped-out · 06-19-2016, 05:18 PM

After The Best of the West comp I decided to take the advice of others and do a long-overdue upgrade knuckle weights. With just a few options out there I decided to go with blue monkey knuckle weights. I emailed Matt through his website with quick response and fast shipment I had my knuckle weights in about 4 days.

Probably could have gotten away without grinding the add-on weight. it was very close to my hub so I used a Dremel to remove a little bit of brass to clear everything.

Also bought 2 MFN upper link mounts from Mike at the BOTW comp.

In order to use the MFN link mount on the front of my berg it also needed to be modified I just filed the front edge off to clear the servo.

With the 2 wheels House sent me I'm RTR. thanks House.

I picked up a set of lightened VP V4 wheels with CF rings from Del Monte that will replace my current wheels.
Thanks for the GREAT deal Jake.

House · 06-19-2016, 05:28 PM

Lookin' good!

d-wray · 06-19-2016, 10:20 PM

Cars looking good Mathew

it's about damn time you went to knuckle weights now you just need to go 8* lol don't do it.

Are stealing road cones again.

Score on the wheels....so that's House's idea of crusty....hmmm

tapped-out · 06-20-2016, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-wray

Cars looking good Mathew

it's about damn time you went to knuckle weights now you just need to go 8* lol don't do it.

Are stealing road cones again.

Score on the wheels....so that's House's idea of crusty....hmmm

Shhhh..... don't tell anyone about the road cones.... you gotta love my custom car
stand

Reduce recycle and reuse

House's idea of crusty, I'd hate to see his idea of Polished

I did wipe the dirt off.

House · 06-20-2016, 05:56 PM

LOL, you guys crack me up.
Sweet car stand!

Krawler Kev · 06-20-2016, 08:31 PM

Feeler thread for car stands

JK.

Wheres the video from BOTW'16?

tapped-out · 06-20-2016, 08:38 PM

I have a few I'll post this week.

tapped-out · 07-02-2016, 08:41 AM

Created a scoring graph.

If you like a copy pm me and I'll email you a pdf File.

tapped-out · 07-28-2016, 01:44 PM

So I was digging through the parts box and found these parts.

5th dimension domenator chassis v1
HH br minis esc
Berg v1 competition axles
Vp dirty Harry and VP v4 wheels and rover tires
Hi-tech servo 5995
Still needed
Links
Motors
Scx10 shocks
Zip ties lol..

Figured all I needed was motors and links and I'd be able to build a loner rig of sorts (really hopping my nephew decides to make a few comps).

So I bought 2x integy lathe Motors 35t 21.00ea.
For links because I didn't want to spend 90- 100.00 on links. I took Erik's idea and used traxxas links. tmaxx turnbuckles Uppers and E-Revo push rods.

I had to bend the links, which always makes me nervous.. I don't want to destroy them. Anyways below are a few pictures....

Before shocks I still need to order a set of scx10 shocks.

Got impatient and borrowed the shocks off my pro rig.

Robbob · 07-28-2016, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapped-out

Before shocks I still need to order a set of scx10 shocks.

Got impatient and borrowed the shocks off my pro rig.

First picture caught my eye like 'damn that thing looks sexy like that' ..... then I realized it was shockless lol.

cboggs · 07-28-2016, 05:03 PM

Love to see budget builds, especially those that guys can borrow to come run! Nice job there Matt.

Boopernator · 07-29-2016, 06:24 AM

I just saw this thread, the Traxxas links is a great Idea! I just picked up some threaded rod and ball ends to mock up some links for when my Super lites arrive. But I will have to look into the Traxxas links.

tapped-out · 07-29-2016, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boopernator

I just saw this thread, the Traxxas links is a great Idea! I just picked up some threaded rod and ball ends to mock up some links for when my Super lites arrive. But I will have to look into the Traxxas links.

The upper traxxas tmaxx turnbuckles I used as is shorter links front, longer links rear.
The lower E- Revo push rods front I put a mild bend in them. Rear I added 2 bends and 1 jato rod end to ea. link in order to get the length needed for my rig.

Snatch · 07-29-2016, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbob

First picture caught my eye like 'damn that thing looks sexy like that' ..... then I realized it was shockless lol.

The same thoughts by me

But i also like this crawler with shocks,still looks great,very clean look and built to be driven,not for the shelf

tapped-out · 07-31-2016, 07:35 PM

Motor guards I know there's some really cool motor guards available for purchase... but I've always ran my 5-hour Energy bottle motor guards.... .69 cents and up for the bottle.. I don't drink the crap inside

.

Easy to make.. (this is for the newbies)
Cut top and bottom off bottle.

Remove label and find the 2 seams in bottle and cut in 2 pieces.

Use double sided tape (servo tape) and stick on your motors..

I've ran these on my Crawlers since day one... cheap easy and durable. Slides great on rocks and keeps motors looking new..

roksloski · 07-31-2016, 08:59 PM

Finding ones that are black is really a hunt......

pretty much all i ever used also.........

tapped-out · 07-31-2016, 09:06 PM

When I find any in black I always buy a few of them.. but it's rare like you said. Finding them in black is a challenge ..

Krawler Kev · 08-01-2016, 08:32 AM

Any videos from BOTW?

tapped-out · 08-01-2016, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krawler Kev

Any videos from BOTW?

Just a few I'll find the link..

BOTW COMP 2.2s videos

Might be a few others on my YouTube channel.

05-06-2016, 02:48 AM	#141
Erik D_lux Wanna get? Gotta want. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 7,052	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Yep, Rc4wd.

06-19-2016, 05:18 PM	#142
tapped-out I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here Posts: 3,042	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. After The Best of the West comp I decided to take the advice of others and do a long-overdue upgrade knuckle weights. With just a few options out there I decided to go with blue monkey knuckle weights. I emailed Matt through his website with quick response and fast shipment I had my knuckle weights in about 4 days. Probably could have gotten away without grinding the add-on weight. it was very close to my hub so I used a Dremel to remove a little bit of brass to clear everything. Also bought 2 MFN upper link mounts from Mike at the BOTW comp. In order to use the MFN link mount on the front of my berg it also needed to be modified I just filed the front edge off to clear the servo. With the 2 wheels House sent me I'm RTR. thanks House. I picked up a set of lightened VP V4 wheels with CF rings from Del Monte that will replace my current wheels. Thanks for the GREAT deal Jake. Last edited by tapped-out; 05-29-2017 at 04:36 PM.

06-19-2016, 05:28 PM	#143
House RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The REAL Nor-Cal Posts: 1,049	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Lookin' good!

06-19-2016, 10:20 PM	#144
d-wray Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hesperia ca. Posts: 207	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Cars looking good Mathew it's about damn time you went to knuckle weights now you just need to go 8* lol don't do it. Are stealing road cones again. Score on the wheels....so that's House's idea of crusty....hmmm Last edited by d-wray; 06-20-2016 at 09:57 PM.

06-20-2016, 05:56 PM	#146
House RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The REAL Nor-Cal Posts: 1,049	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. LOL, you guys crack me up. Sweet car stand!

06-20-2016, 08:31 PM	#147
Krawler Kev Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 911	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Feeler thread for car stands JK. Wheres the video from BOTW'16?

06-20-2016, 08:38 PM	#148
tapped-out I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here Posts: 3,042	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. I have a few I'll post this week.

07-02-2016, 08:41 AM	#149
tapped-out I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here Posts: 3,042	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Created a scoring graph. If you like a copy pm me and I'll email you a pdf File. Last edited by tapped-out; 07-02-2016 at 09:41 AM.

07-28-2016, 01:44 PM	#150
tapped-out I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here Posts: 3,042	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. So I was digging through the parts box and found these parts. 5th dimension domenator chassis v1 HH br minis esc Berg v1 competition axles Vp dirty Harry and VP v4 wheels and rover tires Hi-tech servo 5995 Still needed Links Motors Scx10 shocks Zip ties lol.. Figured all I needed was motors and links and I'd be able to build a loner rig of sorts (really hopping my nephew decides to make a few comps). So I bought 2x integy lathe Motors 35t 21.00ea. For links because I didn't want to spend 90- 100.00 on links. I took Erik's idea and used traxxas links. tmaxx turnbuckles Uppers and E-Revo push rods. I had to bend the links, which always makes me nervous.. I don't want to destroy them. Anyways below are a few pictures.... Before shocks I still need to order a set of scx10 shocks. Got impatient and borrowed the shocks off my pro rig. Last edited by tapped-out; 07-28-2016 at 01:59 PM.

07-28-2016, 05:03 PM	#152
cboggs 5th D Owner/Driver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Snoqualmie, Wa. Posts: 1,916	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Love to see budget builds, especially those that guys can borrow to come run! Nice job there Matt.

07-29-2016, 06:24 AM	#153
Boopernator Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rochester Posts: 172	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. I just saw this thread, the Traxxas links is a great Idea! I just picked up some threaded rod and ball ends to mock up some links for when my Super lites arrive. But I will have to look into the Traxxas links.

07-31-2016, 07:35 PM	#156
tapped-out I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here Posts: 3,042	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Motor guards I know there's some really cool motor guards available for purchase... but I've always ran my 5-hour Energy bottle motor guards.... .69 cents and up for the bottle.. I don't drink the crap inside . Easy to make.. (this is for the newbies) Cut top and bottom off bottle. Remove label and find the 2 seams in bottle and cut in 2 pieces. Use double sided tape (servo tape) and stick on your motors.. I've ran these on my Crawlers since day one... cheap easy and durable. Slides great on rocks and keeps motors looking new.. Last edited by tapped-out; 11-15-2016 at 11:07 AM.

07-31-2016, 08:59 PM	#157
roksloski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deep in Swing Town Posts: 3,011	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Finding ones that are black is really a hunt...... pretty much all i ever used also.........

07-31-2016, 09:06 PM	#158
tapped-out I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: here Posts: 3,042	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. When I find any in black I always buy a few of them.. but it's rare like you said. Finding them in black is a challenge ..

08-01-2016, 08:32 AM	#159
Krawler Kev Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 911	Re: 5Th Dimension Mark ll Chassis Swap. Any videos from BOTW?

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