New Bright chassis advice

[robbo]

Hi all.. I am trying my hand at building a rig using a New Bright body. Lots of inspiration here. I'm debating between GCM cross canyon or TSS chassis using the forward mounted rc4wd R2 trans. I've seen lots of info on GCM, looks like a great setup. I have yet to see the TSS set up. Anybody here use this setup? And maybe posts some pics? I would greatly appreciate it. Here are a few pics of what I have so far. Don't have much spare time so it is slow going.













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[KillerBlackbird]

I have a couple 4-door JKs and a China 2-door. The China JK is my next build when I'm done building my prerunner and I'll definitely be using GCM. Can't beat their packages with links, motor mount, transfer case, and chassis all ready to go. Even their own axles look pretty good.

[BC Racing]

I've used the GCM on the NB and have been very happy with it. No experience with the Tcs. Might also check out Dinky RC' s divorce kit and cantilever rear suspension, it would work good as well.

[robbo]

Yes the GCM is the whole package for sure and that is the way I'm leaning. As far as the links, I'm set on titanium, VP has a good selection of different sizes and with the combination of short and longer rod ends I believe I can make it work. Although the expensive route. The TSS utilizing the R2 trans and getting rid of some bulk is intriguing. I would still like to see the TSS setup to make up my mind. The the cantilever setup is pretty cool! Thanks for the comments guys!

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[robbo]

Worked on the interior, had some trouble with Tamiya paint, Krylon fusion bonded great. Touchup time.




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[JCon]

what base are u using scx10?

[robbo]

Yes, scx10 . Just trying to makeup my mind on chassis

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[JCon]

are u doing the whole motor forward thing or just the chassis?

[robbo]

Motor forward using either GCM or TSS chassis, GCM uses Axial trans and TSS uses rc4wd R2 trans

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[KMS]

Toyzuki on here is making a new chassis ,,with all the geometry improvements ,,Can find him in the vendors section ,,It looks pretty sweet

[JCon]

i'm soon putting together my thread/build.

I do not know what to do for a chassis yet.
I think i'm going scx10 base. was gonna use a cheaper redcat Everest 10 and slowly upgrade it, but I think scx10 would be better.

either way will all the guts of the scx10 fit either of those chassis plates, if I just bought the plates no the 300$ kit

[JCon]

are ur lights setup to function in the rear with braking?

[JCon]

what did u use to fill in the fender flare gaps?, just body fill?

[robbo]

Originally Posted by KMS

Toyzuki on here is making a new chassis ,,with all the geometry improvements ,,Can find him in the vendors section ,,It looks pretty sweet

I only saw the motor plate, no chassis. Got a link?

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[robbo]

Originally Posted by JCon

i'm soon putting together my thread/build.

I do not know what to do for a chassis yet.
I think i'm going scx10 base. was gonna use a cheaper redcat Everest 10 and slowly upgrade it, but I think scx10 would be better.

either way will all the guts of the scx10 fit either of those chassis plates, if I just bought the plates no the 300$ kit

Still haven't decided and yes all the Axial parts are compatible

I'm just going with the simple lighting, no working brake lights.

I used auto bondo to fill the holes.

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[JCon]

I might pick up the gcm chassic basic combo and some scx10 axles and a tranny to start my build


thanx for info keep posting updates

[robbo]

Well I took the plunge and ordered the GCM basic Cross Canyon kit. It seems to be the proven platform and best bang for the dollar. Next will be ti links.....

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[JCon]

Nice.
Cant wait to see what you do with it all.

Are you sticking with stock scx10 shocks?

[robbo]

Originally Posted by JCon

Nice.
Cant wait to see what you do with it all.

Are you sticking with stock scx10 shocks?

I have king socks now, I have a feeling the reservoir is going to get in the way in the rear. Cross that bridge when I get there.

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[JCon]

What did u do for interior, just tape off and spray?
or did u acutally get itn here with a small brush?

Thanx man