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10-13-2008, 10:43 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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|  Kamikaze Kustoms Zero D Build
Well, I have had this chassis in hand for a few weeks, but wanted to wait till after Crawlapalooza to start the build. I will be using the Kamikaze Kustoms Zero D chassis. First of all I needed to punch some holes in the skid so I could mount the side plates.  The R2D Trans, paired with a Axiom 55 turn lathe motor fits nicely.  I will be attempting to do BTA steering with this build. Here is the mount I made for my Battery and Servo, keep in mind it needs alot of work still.  A Small mock up, I will be using 1/4 inch solid aluminum rod for the links, I'm using the Althread for mock up, because it is easy to cut, and adjust.  I will have more in the morning. I have to say, this chassis is awesome, I have 3 inches of ground clearance and the highest point of the chassis, is just over a 1/16th of an inch above the tires. |
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10-13-2008, 10:46 PM
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| MODERHATER™   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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Looking good Shaun, be creative!!!  I have one, but I have Bergs..... |
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10-13-2008, 11:43 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson
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Looks like a good start to me. A+ for trying somthing new
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10-14-2008, 07:05 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denmark
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| I´m gonna follow this build |
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10-14-2008, 08:39 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Scottsburg
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Can't wait to see the BTA steering
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10-14-2008, 08:56 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tyler, Texas
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looking good, I did that same build with axials instead, it worked ok, you are going to have to spend some time thinking about the rear link configuration, with the r2d you can not mount the upper links on the inside of the chassis as the motor gets in the way, if you want pm me and I will try to dig up some pics.... |
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10-14-2008, 10:09 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Thats pretty interesting I've been associating that chassis with Berg axles. I'll be watching for your next posts.
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10-14-2008, 08:48 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Thank you for all the comments, I'm really inspired now!. This is a rough cut of the tierod, and just an idea of where everything is going to set. I had to go back and check on some property we have in Kansas today, so I didn't get much work done in the 10 free minutes that I had.  |
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10-15-2008, 08:51 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Here is an Update, I got an idea of where I want the links to end up. I also got a little more work done to the tie rod, the final version of the tie rod, will be made from 1/8 inch aluminum. Still not finished with the tie rod, but getting closer.  What I'm planning on for the links.  R2D, is nice and snug inside the chassis.  |
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10-15-2008, 10:49 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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I need to pick up some harder springs, but this is what I got after a little work this morning. I found out that I can bump it up to 3 1/2" of ground clearance and still be able to stand it on its side with the r2, motor, and electronics sitting in it. I really need to get a hold of some shorter shocks.  |
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10-15-2008, 05:33 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Chassis braces, and transmission installed.   |
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10-15-2008, 05:44 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN
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Lookin good shaun, nice to see the chassis used in a different application. |
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10-15-2008, 06:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio
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Keep up the good work. Its nice to see someone use wheely king axles for a change.
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10-16-2008, 08:21 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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What length are the shocks are you using?
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10-16-2008, 08:33 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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 I'm thinking I'm going to drop the chassis back down to 3 inches of ground clearance, I'm wanting a small amount of flex, and a low CG.
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10-16-2008, 08:57 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire
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looks good Shaun, too bad you idn't get to try it at Palooza...
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10-25-2008, 02:51 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: United Kingdom
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This build looks amazing. I agree with everyone else, i is good to see someone using WK Axles for what is a serious crawler for a change! I loved reading the build thread on your last rig, but this one looks even better!! |
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10-28-2008, 03:18 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston
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Have you considered running droop until you get some shorter shocks?
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01-10-2009, 09:35 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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I've been busy and haven't had time to work on this, I finally got some time to today and got a bit done, I got my dig servo mounted, and I got my 1/8th" tie-rod made, it only took my a hundred cut off wheels to get it cut out, and I still have alot of clean up to do. All I have to do is cut the links, and a drag link. Then I'm either going to polish everything aluminum or have it anodized red, what do you guys think? I can't wait till I finish it and my dad heals and I can go kick some ass at some comps..... Naw I'll loose anyway.   The servo is straight, it just looks weird in the pics, I still have alot of clean up to do on the tie-rod.  Sorry for the bad pictures. Thank you, Shaun |
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