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chongdigga · 05-01-2009, 08:23 AM

good idea haas. ha I was the first to post my 13+ wk

chongdigga · 05-01-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chongdigga

the ds that came with my integy kit were long enough but they are trashed now. Here is mine at 14.5 back in the day

here she is now a lil over 13

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HAAS599 · 05-01-2009, 02:02 PM

That truck looks sweet. I see the deans connector in the back. Why do you have the battery in the back?

InFlames · 05-01-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HAAS599

I am just building a good rock crawler. It just happens to fall into the super category. I'm interested in any 13"+ wheelbase WK, so please post some pics here.

This thread is for all S t r e t c h e d K i n g s

Supers are 16-18" wheel base. Here are is what i am working on now. 16" wheel base. Should have a r2d, novak 55t, and axial 40 series beadlocks on the way tonight.

HAAS599 · 05-02-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by InFlames

Supers are 16-18" wheel base.

My truck is 14.5" long, can you tell me what class it is?

InFlames · 05-02-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HAAS599

My truck is 14.5" long, can you tell me what class it is?

Pretty sure it doesnt fall into a class, 2.2's are 12.5 wb, and super class is minimum of 16" and maximum of 18" wb.

chongdigga · 05-02-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HAAS599

That truck looks sweet. I see the deans connector in the back. Why do you have the battery in the back?

My king isnt a crawler anymore. Its a jumper/dune climber/basher and I almost have it 50/50 weight distribution. more like 40/60 so she jumps pretty evenly. It also sits so low that even when climbing dunes the front usually stays down.
oh yeah that deans is to a 5000mAh 2cell lipo.. badass battery!!

HAAS599 · 05-02-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by InFlames

Pretty sure it doesnt fall into a class, 2.2's are 12.5 wb, and super class is minimum of 16" and maximum of 18" wb.

Well, I just created a new class then, the Super 2.2 Class!

Good thing I dont do any comps.

47willysbuggy · 05-02-2009, 12:53 PM

2.2 is everything with 2.2 size rims and under a 12.5 inch wheelbase.
If it exceeds anything like the wheelbase is 12.7 inches, then its a super.

InFlames · 05-02-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 47willysbuggy

2.2 is everything with 2.2 size rims and under a 12.5 inch wheelbase.
If it exceeds anything like the wheelbase is 12.7 inches, then its a super.

2.2 class is maximum of 12.5".

Super class is 16-18".

"Class 1 - Super Crawler Class:
• 2.2.1 - Vehicle wheelbase is limited to a minimum of 16 inches and a maximum of 18 inches."

http://www.usrcca.com/usrcca_rules_2...-09-master.pdf

HAAS599 · 05-02-2009, 02:24 PM

No biggie, I'm only a custom chassis away from the super class. I'll probably do 4 wheel steering first. Looks like you got 4ws in the works on your rig, Inflames, how are you gonna control it?

InFlames · 05-02-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HAAS599

No biggie, I'm only a custom chassis away from the super class. I'll probably do 4 wheel steering first. Looks like you got 4ws in the works on your rig, Inflames, how are you gonna control it?

Yeah ill be using 4ws, i will be using a dx6 on it by the time im doing comps with it so i will be able to control the back and front at the same time or independently.

TIMMAAY · 05-03-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HAAS599

how does the coating hold up to scrapes and stuff?

HAAS599 · 05-03-2009, 08:34 AM

Great so far, The scrapes mess up the texture but dont go through and show the old paint. I only did one thin coat of mod podge. If i were to do it again, I would do 2 or 3. This paint job is also great for touch up. If the old paint did start showing through, or if I just wanted to clean up an area, I could easily spray more rubber stuff and mod podge over it and it would blend right in perfect. I probably wont do all my bodies in complete rhino lining, but I will use it on truck beds and on nerf bars. I plan on spraying the front and rear bumpers of my slash with it soon.

TIMMAAY · 05-03-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HAAS599

Great so far, The scrapes mess up the texture but dont go through and show the old paint. I only did one thin coat of mod podge. If i were to do it again, I would do 2 or 3. This paint job is also great for touch up. If the old paint did start showing through, or if I just wanted to clean up an area, I could easily spray more rubber stuff and mod podge over it and it would blend right in perfect. I probably wont do all my bodies in complete rhino lining, but I will use it on truck beds and on nerf bars. I plan on spraying the front and rear bumpers of my slash with it soon.

Sounds like some pretty good stuff. What exactly is it? Which Brand? I think that I might spray the lower quarter of my body with that, similar to some full sized rigs with the bedliner.

HAAS599 · 05-03-2009, 02:25 PM

this is mod podge, you can get it at a craft store or maybe even wal-mart.

this is rubberized undercoating, I got this at wal-mart a few years ago and it has been sitting in my garage since. I dont know if wal-mart still carries this stuff, and if they do the label might be different.

the only technique to spraying the texture it is to not get too close or spray to much paint.

TIMMAAY · 05-08-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HAAS599

this is mod podge, you can get it at a craft store or maybe even wal-mart.

this is rubberized undercoating, I got this at wal-mart a few years ago and it has been sitting in my garage since. I dont know if wal-mart still carries this stuff, and if they do the label might be different.

the only technique to spraying the texture it is to not get too close or spray to much paint.

Thank you. I'm going to give it a shot on my next body.

HAAS599 · 12-30-2009, 09:33 PM

Here is an update on my WK

Best mod I've done is putting the batteries on the upper links. I got 3 cells on each side. I also got a 65t motor and got rid of the gear reduction. I flipped the shocks and changed the mounting points on the chassis. I truck has got great flex right now.

Torque twist is an issue I haven't been able to solve and if you look the bottom of my front diff, you can see it is starting to grind away. I'm guessing I will have to get a new axle case but if anyone knows something I can put on it let me know.

chongdigga · 12-30-2009, 09:57 PM

I really like the 1st pic. Looking good!! Where did you get the steering linkage. It looks cool with the bends in it, plus it looks really strong.

HAAS599 · 12-30-2009, 10:02 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-Wheely-King-...item518e6970a1

12-30-2009, 09:33 PM	#38
HAAS599 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 107	Here is an update on my WK Best mod I've done is putting the batteries on the upper links. I got 3 cells on each side. I also got a 65t motor and got rid of the gear reduction. I flipped the shocks and changed the mounting points on the chassis. I truck has got great flex right now. Torque twist is an issue I haven't been able to solve and if you look the bottom of my front diff, you can see it is starting to grind away. I'm guessing I will have to get a new axle case but if anyone knows something I can put on it let me know. Last edited by HAAS599; 12-30-2009 at 09:51 PM.

05-01-2009, 08:23 AM	#21
chongdigga Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 412	good idea haas. ha I was the first to post my 13+ wk

05-01-2009, 02:02 PM	#23
HAAS599 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 107	That truck looks sweet. I see the deans connector in the back. Why do you have the battery in the back?

05-02-2009, 12:53 PM	#29
47willysbuggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: iderho Posts: 439	2.2 is everything with 2.2 size rims and under a 12.5 inch wheelbase. If it exceeds anything like the wheelbase is 12.7 inches, then its a super.

05-02-2009, 02:24 PM	#31
HAAS599 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 107	No biggie, I'm only a custom chassis away from the super class. I'll probably do 4 wheel steering first. Looks like you got 4ws in the works on your rig, Inflames, how are you gonna control it?

05-03-2009, 08:34 AM	#34
HAAS599 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 107	Great so far, The scrapes mess up the texture but dont go through and show the old paint. I only did one thin coat of mod podge. If i were to do it again, I would do 2 or 3. This paint job is also great for touch up. If the old paint did start showing through, or if I just wanted to clean up an area, I could easily spray more rubber stuff and mod podge over it and it would blend right in perfect. I probably wont do all my bodies in complete rhino lining, but I will use it on truck beds and on nerf bars. I plan on spraying the front and rear bumpers of my slash with it soon.

05-03-2009, 02:25 PM	#36
HAAS599 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 107	this is mod podge, you can get it at a craft store or maybe even wal-mart. this is rubberized undercoating, I got this at wal-mart a few years ago and it has been sitting in my garage since. I dont know if wal-mart still carries this stuff, and if they do the label might be different. the only technique to spraying the texture it is to not get too close or spray to much paint.

12-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#39
chongdigga Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 412	I really like the 1st pic. Looking good!! Where did you get the steering linkage. It looks cool with the bends in it, plus it looks really strong.

12-30-2009, 10:02 PM	#40
HAAS599 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 107	http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-Wheely-King-...item518e6970a1

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