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Old 09-27-2005, 06:54 PM   #1
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Default 4RunnerKid's Jeep build-up... *UPDATED*

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well i thought i'd put my build-up into one thread, instead of starting a bunch of new ones. anyhoo... here we go.

tore it all apart for paint.
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cut 5 coils out of the springs.
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made a course in my friend'd backyard.
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painted links.
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painted wheels and cut tires.
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changed the course around a bit.
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painted grille and other little things.
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"tunmmy tuck" project.
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took her to fordyce.
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LEDs.
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switch.
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rockers.
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bumper.
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battery location.
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head-on shot.
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Old 09-27-2005, 07:00 PM   #2
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Awesome job mike. I need to do that tummy tuck on my 1:6. I love how you put the light switch where the shifter was, genius.
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Old 09-27-2005, 07:14 PM   #3
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Those lights turned out awesome man! The switch turned out just like you said it would, very trick.

Im planning to be there the 7th if you guys are still having the opener then.
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Old 09-27-2005, 07:32 PM   #4
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thanks guys.

kyle, i believe we are still having it that weekend... not 100% sure, but i'll call you and let you know for sure once i do.
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Old 09-27-2005, 07:37 PM   #5
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very cool!!

awesome idea with the switch.
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Old 09-27-2005, 07:39 PM   #6
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you might want to mount up another switch like that so you can kill power to the rear diff and you can use it like a twin stick. front end burns would be sweet.
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Old 09-27-2005, 10:16 PM   #7
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I really need to get to work on mine. I hate the fact i dont know much on RC's so im confused like crazy on wiring and whatnot for servo's and whatnot.
I may be buying me a 1:18 jeep here soon so i have both. lol
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Old 09-28-2005, 07:00 AM   #8
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so i cut mine just like yours yesterday and ended up putting my battery behind the seats in a new location in the shock tower...where did you put your battery?

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Old 09-28-2005, 08:55 AM   #9
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Any chance you can post up a quick wiring diagram for the lights?
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Old 09-28-2005, 12:58 PM   #10
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skerb, here's a pic:
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geauxturbo, i went HERE and plugged all my info in. i put in 9V as my source voltage, 3.3 for diode forward voltage, 20 for diode forward current, and 8 as my number of LEDs. i'm still planning on adding taillights, so we'll see how that works out with my current wiring setup.
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hey buddy, looks good!
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skerb, here's a pic:


geauxturbo, i went HERE and plugged all my info in. i put in 9V as my source voltage, 3.3 for diode forward voltage, 20 for diode forward current, and 8 as my number of LEDs. i'm still planning on adding taillights, so we'll see how that works out with my current wiring setup.
Nice, thank!
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Old 02-02-2006, 08:04 PM   #13
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*UPDATE*

added taillights, put BBs in and reversed the tires, and 4-linked it. the Jeep works really well now. some pics:

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QUICK VID

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