How about something new ??

[whitrzac]

The more i see the body the less i like it.

[2mtech]

Lovin' that body...especially the way it tucks into the bumpers and sliders. Looks very clean.

[LSXGMC]

The body is at least nice and simple, has some depth with the grille and light buckets, and a full interior. is it the best released body to date? Hell no. But it is better than some might give credit for, especially for a non-"officially licensed" body.

My biggest challenge with the chassis is the driver side front axle offset. I'd have to run a GM body on it (I bleed GM), and they are a right offset. Would drive me nuts! I would have LOVED to have seen them offer these as no-body sliders with the option of left or right front diff pumpkins (see: GCM) at a bit lower price. But, there's always things people can pick apart and "wish" for.

At the end of the day, we don't have just another platform available to us (well, will be shortly anyways), we have a pretty badass one at that. Great job VP.

[Capt J-rod]

The body looks fine to me. It's got some bronco and some scout in it... I really appreciate a company that puts the money into quality rather than licensing agreements for trucks that are 50 years old. I could write the check for one, but I have too many other hobbies to go that serious into this one. God knows I've already spent enough. Has anyone asked Harley if it comes with a set of divorce papers? Maybe he can make a form to make it a "pre-marital asset"? Just a few things that may help with the marketing team...

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Capt J-rod

The body looks fine to me. It's got some bronco and some scout in it... I really appreciate a company that puts the money into quality rather than licensing agreements for trucks that are 50 years old. I could write the check for one, but I have too many other hobbies to go that serious into this one. God knows I've already spent enough. Has anyone asked Harley if it comes with a set of divorce papers? Maybe he can make a form to make it a "pre-marital asset"? Just a few things that may help with the marketing team...

Just tell her it has electrolytes.

[Col_Sanders]

Originally Posted by Harley

Just tell her it has electrolytes.

Its what plants crave!

[Capt J-rod]

who knew that that movie would eventually be a documentary and not a joke... I see it coming true more and more...

[Shinchu]

Originally Posted by Shinchu

yeah this is really neat. really, it is.
but for the money i would rather build a CMAX. just personal preference. this truck really is a nice blend of scale and performance though. not knocking it, just not for me. no sarcasm, very nice job here vanquish!

*just read somebody's comment about no front mount motor.
huh. that does seem like a bit of an oops. a scale drivetrain would have really made this price easier to swallow. or drove it over the thousand mark? maybe that's the transmission set they are releasing later?
like i said, don't get me wrong, not bashing this truck (lol) it makes a lot of sense as the quality and upgrades are already there. its just not for me (the entry to mid-grade type of guy). it would also be cool to be able to buy it in stages like GCM's stuff. THEN i could get behind this!

still no comment about a scale drivetrain? or at least forward motor mount?
are we all just going to play "elephant in the room" on this?

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by Shinchu

still no comment about a scale drivetrain? or at least forward motor mount?
are we all just going to play "elephant in the room" on this?

The truck was developed around existing and proven components we already manufacture. Every decision that was made was not taken lightly. It was very hard not to ignore the fact that we could bring the product to market that much faster by using our existing components and improve upon those. The new topshaft slipper eliminator and motor plate really bring this transmission to a new level and I truly feel the customers will not be disappointed. We are a small dedicated team here, designing and developing a forward mount transmission that meets our standards would be a massive undertaking.

[MSH]

You guys killed it.

[calcagno45]

Didn't realize you worked for VP now. Nice

[Shinchu]

Originally Posted by Brandon

The truck was developed around existing and proven components we already manufacture. Every decision that was made was not taken lightly. It was very hard not to ignore the fact that we could bring the product to market that much faster by using our existing components and improve upon those. The new topshaft slipper eliminator and motor plate really bring this transmission to a new level and I truly feel the customers will not be disappointed. We are a small dedicated team here, designing and developing a forward mount transmission that meets our standards would be a massive undertaking.

but... that didn't answer why its not between the shock towers.

[MSH]

It answers everything, it would have taken months more to develop.

[BigSki]

I'm nerding out over the offset front diffy and centered rear diffy.

[CM9000]

Originally Posted by MSH

It answers everything, it would have taken months more to develop.

if I can pump out a working t case and a set of wheels out in cad with the right dimensions in 30 minutes.... im sure they could make a forward mount motor/ trans in a week.

I think why they didn't is.. well maybe it kept the cost down a little?
a little less parts for the consumer to deal with?

leave the plastic bits for the rtr's.

now im gonna go design more wheels.

p.s. the rig is awesome. I wish I could of held out on project TAZ. but time happens. still gonna move forward.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by CM9000

if I can pump out a working t case and a set of wheels out in cad with the right dimensions in 30 minutes.... im sure they could make a forward mount motor/ trans in a week.

I think why they didn't is.. well maybe it kept the cost down a little?
a little less parts for the consumer to deal with?

leave the plastic bits for the rtr's.

now im gonna go design more wheels.

p.s. the rig is awesome. I wish I could of held out on project TAZ. but time happens. still gonna move forward.

Drawing a simple wheel or t-case is far from fully developing a product that is ready for mass production in a cost effective manner.

[Shinchu]

so I'm taking the answer as "we didn't want to"

[CM9000]

Originally Posted by Harley

Drawing a simple wheel or t-case is far from fully developing a product that is ready for mass production in a cost effective manner.

I dont do simple wheels. And i think you missed my point.

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[imthatguy]

Hi.

[CM9000]

That grass is almost yellow.

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