Soze's GMADE GOM GR01 Build
 

So... finally getting around to my GMADE GOM GR01 build. Just started today, and I'll post up progress as I go along.

Follow this build on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...uh2tDJhRxhYztU

Most links to the items I used are from eBay. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Build Details:
GMADE GOM GR01 Rock Buggy Kit (available on eBay)
GMADE GOM Sway bar set (Titanium gray) GM30115 (available on eBay)
GMADE GR01 Aluminum rear shock brace (Titanium gray) GM30080 (available on eBay)
GMADE GR01 Aluminum slipper plate GM30073 (available on eBay)
GMADE GA60 Brass steering knuckle bushing (4) GM30076 (available on eBay)
GMADE GR01 Machined M4 99mm Upper Link (Titanium gray) GM30105 (available on eBay)
GMADE GR01 Aluminum trailing arm (Titanium gray) GM30107 (available on eBay)
GMADE GR01 Aluminum HI/LO Shift Fork GM30087 (available on eBay)
GMADE GA60 CVA kit GM30062 (available on eBay)
GMADE GR01 Aluminum Skid Plate (Titanium Gray) GM30111 (available on eBay)
JunFac GA60 Aluminum Panhard Bar Axle Mount (Titanium Gray) J30009 (available on eBay)
JunFac Hardened Universal Shaft for GMADE GOM Rock Buggy J90036 (available on eBay)
GMADE Aluminum Shock Upper Ball 8x8.5mm Red GM0020095 (available on eBay)
Vanquish 25T Aluminum Servo Horn (available on eBay)
Pro-Line 2.2 Single Stage Rock Crawling Foam (available on eBay) (for use with stock GMADE MT-2202 Tires)
Pro-Line 2.2 Dual Stage Closed Cell Crawl Foam (available on eBay) (for use with Pro-Line Hyrax 2.2 Tires)

Motor:
Holmes Hobbies PULLER PRO BL 540 STANDARD (3500kv) (available on eBay)

Electronics:
Castle Creations Mamba X (available on eBay)
FlySky R6B 2.4GHz 6-Channel Receiver (available on eBay)
FlySky GT-3C 2.4 GHz Radio (available on eBay)
Savox SC-1283SG Servo (available on eBay) - (for steering)
Savox SC-0254MG Servo (available on eBay) - (for shifting)

Tools / Materials:
Versachem Brake Caliper Grease (available on eBay)
Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant (ebay)
Tamiya Side Cutter (available on eBay)
Protek RC Shock Pliers (available on eBay)
DEWALT DCF610S2R 12V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Hex Chuck Screwdriver Kit (available on eBay)
MIP Metric Speed Tip Set MIP9512 (available on eBay)
Associated 1656 FT 1/4 in Driver Handle (available on eBay)
Duratrax Shock stand (available on eBay)
Bob Smith Industries Blue Thread locker (available on eBay)
Multistar Rubber R/C Work mat
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station (available on eBay)
Noleen SF3 Grease (on eBay)
Tamiya PS-30 Brilliant Blue (available on eBay)
Tamiya PS-5 Black (available on eBay)

Upgrades on the way
JunFac Hardened Steel 32P 16T 1st gear (LO) (J30020) (available on eBay)
JunFac Hardened Steel 32P 35T 1st gear (LO) (J30021) (available on eBay)
JunFac Hardened Steel 32P 21T 2nd gear (HI) (J30022) (available on eBay)
JunFac Hardened Steel 32P 30T 2nd gear (HI) (J30023) (available on eBay)
JunFac Hardened Steel 32P 22T Transfer Case Gear (J30024) (available on eBay)
JunFac Hardened Steel 32P 40T Transfer Case Gear (J30025) (available on eBay)
JunFac Hardened Steel 32P 40T Transfer Case Dig Gear (J30026) (available on eBay)
Gmade GOM JunFac GA60 Aluminum Straight Axle Adapter Gray Set RC Cars #J30011 (available on eBay)

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I forgot to take some photos during the beginning steps, but I'll remember going forward.

Steps 1-13: Front and Rear Axles

GMADE GA60 Brass steering knuckle bushing (4) GM30076
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Where did you find the sway bar? The few places I've seen it listed all seem to be out of stock at the moment.

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I bought it off ebay when the kit came out.

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Re: Soze's GMADE GOM GR01 Build
 

Sometime ebay is a good choice and Ya, Congratulations on your new toy"thumbsup"

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Used Versachem Brake Caliper Grease to grease the gears.

Steps 14-18: Transfer Case

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Used Versachem Brake Caliper Grease to grease the gears.

Also added the GR01 Aluminum slipper plate (GM30073).

Temporarily using a SkyRC Ares Pro 540 Competition 8.5T (4100kv) brushless motor for now. If I use this, I'll be using the Castle Mamba X Esc.

If I go the brushed route, I'll probably use the Hobbywing 1080 Esc + Maybe the Traxxas Titan 21T.

Steps 19-27: Transmission

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Those axles are so good looking. I'm looking forward to watching this build! "thumbsup"

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Steps 28-37: Links

Bought the upgraded trailing arms
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Comparison of stock trailing arms with the upgraded ones
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Links attached to skid
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Steps 38-45: Lower Chassis Part 1

Transfer case, shift servo (Savox SC-0254mg), and transmission attached to skid. Using a SkyRC Ares Pro 8.5T (4100kv) brushless motor for now.
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Shift servo calibration using the 3ch 3position switch on the FlySky GT3C
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Steps 46-54: Lower Chassis Part 2 - Lower and upper front cage, battery tray, driver's side chassis rail.

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Steps 55-60 - Drive Shafts, Attaching Axles to chassis.

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Step 47: Steering Servo

I skipped this step earlier, because I'm using the Savox SC-1283SG Servo.
The kit comes with pre-molded servo spacers that encase the servo ears. They are pre-molded to fit most servos that use thinner plastic servo ears.
The Savox 1283 is metal cased, and has thicker servo ears so the pre-molded servo spacer didn't fit.

What I ended up doing was to use Yeah Racing M3 3mm spacers to space the servo up.

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Steps 61-68: Shocks

I really need to get some more specific tools to do some of these build steps like the shocks. I'm sure I can do a much better job, but for now I'll keep winging it and improvising with the tools I have.

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Applying some Noleen grease (found on eBay) (thanks Jato!)
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Bought the upgraded metal rear shock brace for the GOM
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Steps 69-74: Steering & Panhard Links/Rods

So, I did run into a snag here. The panhard axle mount that the panhard rod attaches to on the axle uses a countersunk screw to secure it into place. The "eye" of that mount for that countersunk screw isn't very sturdy.

Well... like someone from another forum that did the same thing that I didn't really remember until I did it myself.... I overtightened it by hand and "split" goes the eye of the panhard mount. Grrrr :evil:.

It will hold for now as the other half of the eye is not broken.

Anyway, I ordered the sprue that contains that particular part for now, while I wait for the upgrade metal part to show in stock at vendors. The panhard axle mount metal upgrade is one part that I WILL BE DOING.

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So, I had some time to test fit the Castle Mamba Monster X in this truck.

It does not fit in the front.... Too darn big. I guess I'll have to save it for the Bomber.

After measuring the area above the receiver box that I have to work with.... the smaller Mamba X looks like it will be a spot on fit.

Time to order a Mamba X...

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Any pictures? Could it fit with a bit of dremelling? Inquiring minds want to know!

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Anyone aware of metal hop-up gears for the transfer case / gear box? I don't see anything on RRP yet, and I'm not nuts about plastic gears on principal (though I don't have any data to suggest these would be an actual problem for the GOM).

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I'll take some later, but really you don't want to. You could put it there, it's just be sticking out the side of the front passenger side.

The area above the receiver box can comfortably fit... 55-56mm x 37mm

Mamba X is 54.4 x 35.2 x 30mm (height not an issue)

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I've succumbed to ordering from JunFac. Will take pictures of the new parts when they come in.