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BrentH · 04-03-2009, 09:33 AM

I have had my Wheely King for about a month or so now, and the stock chassis absolutely sucks in my opinion. I ordered an SPV2 chassis made by Fastlane Machining from RC-Monster.com . My build pics are below. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

BrentH · 04-03-2009, 11:30 AM

No comments?!?!?!?

bigdodge88 · 04-03-2009, 11:38 AM

Patience my friend. not everyone has the luxury of being able to get on the net in the middle of the day.

That thing looks pretty sweet, especially that last pic.

Mudman · 04-03-2009, 11:39 AM

That's a sweet lookin rig! had i known there was a chassis out like this, I wouldn't have just caved in and bought an AX10

BrentH · 04-03-2009, 11:46 AM

Yea I'm a little on the "impatient side" lol

Thanks for the comments. I was looking into another rig when the thought crossed my mind that the Wheely King as a "real" crawler was a lost cause. That was until I got this chassis. I'm planning on putting an R2D trans in it soon but I just spent a crap load of money on this rig between tires/wheels/the chassis and almost 80 bucks in hardware. This thing should rock when its all done. Hope to get into a few comps in MD.

stanpede · 04-05-2009, 07:22 PM

could you tell me what you are going to do with the 2 triangle shaped pieces on the front shock mounts? when i put my extension kit on, i used them to make it 4 link. by the way, that chassis is just awesome!

BrentH · 04-05-2009, 07:28 PM

The two pieces mounted on the axle that you are talking about,well I got creative and was using them to support a tray for my battery. However, once I put the servo on the axle, then the batter on top, it seemed like a lot of junk on the axle in my opinion. So what I did was cut a piece of aluminum i got from home depot and mounted my servo to it.. Like so:

I am very pleased with how my build turned out, especially for having those big bulky axles from the WK.

I also moved my lower links in as well and added internal springs in my shocks and I'm using 80 weight oil. It has literally NO torque twist at all.

BrentH · 04-07-2009, 11:13 AM

Heres an "ok" video to go along with my build thread. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQf5C0Y3gEE

Teknoron · 04-09-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrentH

Heres an "ok" video to go along with my build thread. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQf5C0Y3gEE

I actually like the Road Warrior look this chassis has. Might try my E-maxx build with this and if it doesn’t work out, I can always use this chassis on my Wheely King. Fantastic build!!!

Jstalker · 04-14-2009, 06:07 PM

that thing is F***ing SICK iam getting one of those chassies

BrentH · 04-14-2009, 07:22 PM

Thanks, ordered mine from rc-monster.com .....

prusik333 · 04-18-2009, 09:06 PM

That things a Beast, i like it...i to, like the last pick

nice job

Trex72 · 04-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Nice build just ordered this chassis better looking than the tuber I am running. My question was what are those silver spacers you used to attach your lower links to when you moved then in? Thanks man again nice build cant wait to get mine this week and rebuild mine.

Thanks,
Trex

BrentH · 04-20-2009, 09:27 AM

The aluminum spacers I used for the lower links I got from Hobbytown in a 50% off bin. I'm at work right now and cant remember what theyre from..I want to say theyre from an RS4. Once I get home I can get you a part number for them. I think the full retail price was like 10 bucks or so and 4 come in a pack. They use 3mm screws also. If i forget to post the part number shoot me a pm this evening.

BrentH · 04-20-2009, 10:49 AM

Ok, I got the part number for you:

Its an HPI part "HPIA155" Aluminum Joint 8x30MM for the RS4

I can only seem to find them on ebay, you may be able to have your local hobby shop order them from HPI, and I'm pretty sure I used 3MM screws.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-JOINT-8X30MM-(ALUM)-(4PCS)-%23A155_W0QQitemZ170260897526QQcmdZViewItem

Trex72 · 04-20-2009, 11:34 AM

Thanks did you say that they took out the torque twist? Also how do they hold up do the links move or do they come loose at all was just curious if you get any unwanted movement from them. Did you use lock tight or anything to keep them together? Thanks again for your help.

Thanks,

Trex

BrentH · 04-20-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trex72

Thanks did you say that they took out the torque twist? Also how do they hold up do the links move or do they come loose at all was just curious if you get any unwanted movement from them. Did you use lock tight or anything to keep them together? Thanks again for your help.

Thanks,

Trex

Actually I just used them to move my links in towards the center of the chassis, moving the links in along with changing the upper link positions and adding heavier weight shock oil (80 weight) and internal springs eliminated 99% of the twist. I'll only get twist now if my front end is up and my rear wheels get bound up. Surprisingly they are very strong and dont move. I havent used lock tight yet but I'm planning on doing so. Its been running fine without it and nothing has came loose. They dont really flex at all. I mean I'm sure if you pushed really hard on them they would, but I've been running it for a while like this and I havent had any problems...

Creepy Inc. · 04-23-2009, 08:23 PM

Rig came together nice. Hope to see it at a comp soon.

chris_dishmon · 04-23-2009, 09:28 PM

what kinda body are you going with? nice chassis, btw.

BrentH · 04-24-2009, 07:41 AM

Thanks Creepy & Chris..... I'm not going to run a body on this one. I'm going to butcher a lexan body and make some panels...thats about it...

04-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#1
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	My Wheely King SPV2 Build I have had my Wheely King for about a month or so now, and the stock chassis absolutely sucks in my opinion. I ordered an SPV2 chassis made by Fastlane Machining from RC-Monster.com . My build pics are below. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks! Last edited by BrentH; 04-05-2009 at 07:52 PM.

04-05-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	The two pieces mounted on the axle that you are talking about,well I got creative and was using them to support a tray for my battery. However, once I put the servo on the axle, then the batter on top, it seemed like a lot of junk on the axle in my opinion. So what I did was cut a piece of aluminum i got from home depot and mounted my servo to it.. Like so: I am very pleased with how my build turned out, especially for having those big bulky axles from the WK. I also moved my lower links in as well and added internal springs in my shocks and I'm using 80 weight oil. It has literally NO torque twist at all. Last edited by BrentH; 04-05-2009 at 07:31 PM.

04-18-2009, 09:06 PM	#12
prusik333 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,267	That things a Beast, i like it...i to, like the last pick nice job Last edited by prusik333; 04-18-2009 at 09:08 PM.

04-20-2009, 09:16 AM	#13
Trex72 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milford Posts: 15	Lower Links Moved In Nice build just ordered this chassis better looking than the tuber I am running. My question was what are those silver spacers you used to attach your lower links to when you moved then in? Thanks man again nice build cant wait to get mine this week and rebuild mine. Thanks, Trex

04-20-2009, 11:34 AM	#16
Trex72 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milford Posts: 15	Lower Links Thanks did you say that they took out the torque twist? Also how do they hold up do the links move or do they come loose at all was just curious if you get any unwanted movement from them. Did you use lock tight or anything to keep them together? Thanks again for your help. Thanks, Trex

04-03-2009, 11:30 AM	#2
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	No comments?!?!?!?

04-03-2009, 11:38 AM	#3
bigdodge88 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 1,547	Patience my friend. not everyone has the luxury of being able to get on the net in the middle of the day. That thing looks pretty sweet, especially that last pic.

04-03-2009, 11:39 AM	#4
Mudman Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cerritos Posts: 340	That's a sweet lookin rig! had i known there was a chassis out like this, I wouldn't have just caved in and bought an AX10

04-03-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	Yea I'm a little on the "impatient side" lol Thanks for the comments. I was looking into another rig when the thought crossed my mind that the Wheely King as a "real" crawler was a lost cause. That was until I got this chassis. I'm planning on putting an R2D trans in it soon but I just spent a crap load of money on this rig between tires/wheels/the chassis and almost 80 bucks in hardware. This thing should rock when its all done. Hope to get into a few comps in MD.

04-05-2009, 07:22 PM	#6
stanpede Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cape breton canada Posts: 17	could you tell me what you are going to do with the 2 triangle shaped pieces on the front shock mounts? when i put my extension kit on, i used them to make it 4 link. by the way, that chassis is just awesome!

04-07-2009, 11:13 AM	#8
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	Heres an "ok" video to go along with my build thread. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQf5C0Y3gEE

04-14-2009, 06:07 PM	#10
Jstalker Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lake odessa Posts: 78	that thing is F***ing SICK iam getting one of those chassies

04-14-2009, 07:22 PM	#11
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	Thanks, ordered mine from rc-monster.com .....

04-20-2009, 09:27 AM	#14
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	The aluminum spacers I used for the lower links I got from Hobbytown in a 50% off bin. I'm at work right now and cant remember what theyre from..I want to say theyre from an RS4. Once I get home I can get you a part number for them. I think the full retail price was like 10 bucks or so and 4 come in a pack. They use 3mm screws also. If i forget to post the part number shoot me a pm this evening.

04-20-2009, 10:49 AM	#15
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	Ok, I got the part number for you: Its an HPI part "HPIA155" Aluminum Joint 8x30MM for the RS4 I can only seem to find them on ebay, you may be able to have your local hobby shop order them from HPI, and I'm pretty sure I used 3MM screws. http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-JOINT-8X30MM-(ALUM)-(4PCS)-%23A155_W0QQitemZ170260897526QQcmdZViewItem

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04-23-2009, 08:23 PM	#18
Creepy Inc. RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Frederick Posts: 1,286	Rig came together nice. Hope to see it at a comp soon.

04-23-2009, 09:28 PM	#19
chris_dishmon Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 401	what kinda body are you going with? nice chassis, btw.

04-24-2009, 07:41 AM	#20
BrentH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 335	Thanks Creepy & Chris..... I'm not going to run a body on this one. I'm going to butcher a lexan body and make some panels...thats about it...

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