05-09-2016, 07:22 PM | #41 | |
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From what I gather on the CMS you'll always loose articulation and steering performance. It you're looking for the scale look it's the only way to go. I look forward to chatting with you at Disney. | |
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05-09-2016, 07:24 PM | #42 | |
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05-09-2016, 07:25 PM | #43 |
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05-09-2016, 08:07 PM | #44 |
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You can actually get the exact same amount with the stock plastic knuckles as you will with the upgrade knuckles. I have an original Sawback that I've modified a lot, home made scaler that has a set of Komodo axles that have every single upgrade you can do and the 4LS. Both the Sawbacks have CVD's and that's the only bought mod. 5 minutes with an exacto and they steer exactly the same as the axles with all the expensive unneeded pretty parts. Plus, Gmade plastic almost never breaks. I have witnesses to the evil and sadistic things I've done to my tired old Sawback just to prove what a bad ass it actually is. |
05-09-2016, 08:15 PM | #45 |
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Then there's this. Count the teeth on the pinion Somewhere in the Sawback forum I've posted a short how to of my overdrive setup. Many say R1 gears wont work in a Sawback axle, but I've been doing it for quite a while now. It will help your steering. not by a lot, but it is noticeable. and it's cheap! I'm all about cheap.
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05-23-2016, 06:45 PM | #46 |
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So when I put this kit together I knew having the battery in the back was going to be an issue. I've ran this truck in a couple competitions and didn't do horrible but I knew there was room for improvement. So I set about making the move. Battery up front/in the middle and electronics in the back. I used the Howler battery plate on my SCX10 to accomplish this but that wasn't an option for the Gmade at this time, but I knew the difference it made in those trucks was huge. I was looking the truck over and thought my 5200 mah Zippy might slide in to the area where the ESC sits. There's a small shelf on the back of the electronic box just for the ESC. I removed the ESC and the battery slid right in. Problem was there was really no way to hold it in place if the truck rolled. So I fitted a spare Axial battery tray with a couple zip ties to the shelf. Then I put the metal Axial plate in place using the stock SCX10 screws to hold it in place. Then the lid for the electronics box wouldn't close so I spun it around and put the screws back in place. |
05-23-2016, 06:47 PM | #47 |
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I then added another of the metal plates to the stock battery location on the Komodo and attached it with a couple screws. I placed the ESC as far forward as possible. Then I assed a clear plastic parts box to the back of the battery plate for my receiver and bec.
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05-23-2016, 06:53 PM | #48 |
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I took it out for a spin and WOW what an improvement. I'm also starting to become accustomed to the Transitions shocks. My initial dislike has faded as I've drove the truck. Picking up one tire and watching the truck didn't impress me much. After observing the rig on the rocks I've noticed they work and work well. I'm going to mess with the oils a bit and see if I can find something other than the standard 30wt. The Komodo has come a long way and is slowly turning into my favorite. I'll be installing lights this next weekend. Hopefully we will see some ScalerFab trail armor added to this build soon. Just need money. Here's one more picture without the battery in place. |
05-25-2016, 09:46 PM | #49 |
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These are great little trucks! I took mine to a local comp last weekend, and it didn't really do as well as I'd hoped, but it didn't change my opinion of it at all. I'm thinking most of the troubles I had were caused by the goob holding the transmitter, cause it did make it through several spots that only a couple of other trucks could make it through, and they were running giant ass tires. Looks like you've got pretty much the same idea as I do when it comes to setup. Well, except for those clunky shocks you're still using |
05-26-2016, 04:04 PM | #50 |
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Im to the point where the shocks aren't constantly on my mind. At first I thought they were the root of all evil. Now, I think they function and I haven't decided which way to go on shocks so I'm not as paranoid about them. They aren't top notch by any means but they are what I have for now. These trucks are surprising. |
05-28-2016, 07:59 AM | #51 | |
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Damn! That sure escalated into a rant rather quickly | |
05-28-2016, 10:32 AM | #52 |
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I really like my lil Komodo (w/SCX10 shocks) but it definitely needs some antisquat in the link geometry. I'm attempting to raise the rear upper link mounts with brackets, and see if that helps keep the nose down.
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09-07-2016, 02:28 PM | #53 |
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I haven't updated the thread lately. My last real outing with the Komodo was at the RC4WD Scale Challenge Series in Disney, OK. The truck did great but it literally had a couple hang ups. The bumpers. So after some waiting and tongue biting its finally here courtesy of Scalerfab.com Komodo Trail Armor This has to be, by far, the best performance upgrade I've done to this rig. Last edited by Randy Williams; 09-07-2016 at 02:31 PM. |
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