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Reflection · 11-14-2007, 07:30 PM

My new Twin Force build. I've not really ever done a build up thread. I'm taking my time with this one. Hopefully I'll have it RTR before next season. Here's a few pictures to start out with.....

I still need my electronics,tires,CVD's and a tranny. I think I'm going to try a sprung Hustler this time. After I get everything in there,it should settle down a bit. If not,I'll try me some softer springs.

666 · 11-14-2007, 07:47 PM

Looks nice! I have a set of CLOD axles if you ever so desire to win......

_BEN_ · 11-14-2007, 08:06 PM

Looking good. My hustler will see a similar fate.

I am going to attempt to cut and braze a set of cvd's soon. I'm waiting on the wheels so I can determine the width. It should work just like sweating copper pipe I guess.

Bart bender · 11-18-2007, 09:56 AM

Steve, Looks great. Put some side panels in the belly of the chassis and run the Twin trany like I did in my Corn Dog 2 build. I'm changing a couple of things on it but it's still basically the same.

Reflection · 11-18-2007, 10:09 AM

I'm gonna be trying something different

If it won't hold up,I'll put a Twin tranny in the belly. I've got 2 spare Twin trannies just incase.

clarkrw3 · 11-19-2007, 09:30 AM

that's a super hustler frame right??

beasty · 11-19-2007, 12:35 PM

sweet, now we gwt to see the process of one of your awesome trucks.

what tires?

Reflection · 11-19-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkrw3

that's a super hustler frame right??

Correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beasty

sweet, now we gwt to see the process of one of your awesome trucks.

what tires?

Thank you for the compliment. It's going to be a slow build for sure. I got allot going on with life in general and I want this build to be done right. I'm not going to rush it. Most of my rigs in the past,have been thrown together in a day or two.

Either Badlands,Mashers or a custom breed out of my imagination.....who's to know?

Bart bender · 11-19-2007, 05:03 PM

Maybe even see some of those new SKILLS at work? In case your wondering my CD2 chassis plates are 94mm (3 40/64") apart.

_BEN_ · 11-26-2007, 12:00 PM

What are you going to use for CVD's?

Reflection · 12-02-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _BEN_

What are you going to use for CVD's?

I'll stick with my true colors.....Kyosho buggy stuff

I worked on it a bit last night. Think I'm going back to droop. Looks MUCH better. Gotta new set of servo mounts made up and the holes drilled for my tranny. I'll try to get a few pictures later on today.

Waiting on the tranny parts before I install it though.

Reflection · 12-09-2007, 08:13 AM

Had to scrap the servo mounts. They were hitting my shocks. Got a few ideas though. I'll get some more material from work and whittle me out some different mounts.

I've trimmed my steering stops off plus some of the axle tube. Still had more throw in the axle joint. I then ground down some of the steering arm on the knuckle. I FINALLY ran out of throw

Each tire will turn a shade more than 45 degrees.

Good thing I can only run a 6" tall tire on this baby. The 6" tires I have now are rubbing BAD at full lock

Might have to LIMIT my steering

I had all stock Kyosho knuckles on in the above pictures. Twin Force in the front and Mad Force in the rear. The Mad Force knuckles have stubby steering arms and wouldn't work anymore. I swapped out for some X-Factor knuckles and it's golden.

666 · 12-09-2007, 08:21 AM

Did you see this Force axled piggie?

Do you see the BTA? Look closly at the rear too...

Bart bender · 12-09-2007, 03:40 PM

XRRA, sweet. Gaining a little ground clearance in the rear turning the knuckles that way. What is the blue tubing/wire for? Is there a front dig on this 2.2?

Raptorman,

What, no new progress pics:-(. You gonna show us any of those new skills in this build?

Reflection · 12-09-2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart bender

Raptorman,

What, no new progress pics:-(. You gonna show us any of those new skills in this build?

Still waiting on my tranny parts to be built and my motor thats going in it. I've tinkered with it some but have been busy with other projects. Once I get my tranny parts and my new wheels,it should go together pretty quick. I'll have to get me a 3 cell lipo as well......maybe a 4 cell

It'll be ready to kick ass next season

TimR · 12-21-2007, 02:02 AM

Are you worried about loosing strength in the front of the chassis by removing the center brace? I was debating cutting it out of mine but I figure it will bend. I trimmed tray the brace attaches to in 1/2 for drive shaft clearance. I already bent the rear of the chassis. Granted I'm using TXT axles but its very similar to this build 14r, regularly sprung, super hustler chassis and what not.

Reflection · 12-21-2007, 05:06 PM

I'm not overly concerned about it. I can always add a brace if it becomes an issue.

Reflection · 12-25-2007, 05:44 PM

Ditched the family so I could work on my rig today.

Here's a few update pictures.

For some reason...I really like this picture.

Not really sure if I'm gonna stay with the Badlands yet. Theres absolutly no foam at all in these pictures. If I do stay with the Badlands,they definitly need to be narrowed. WAY to wide for my taste. I have a couple different tire options I may try to build before it's over with.

Got my 3 cell lipo to mount up in the nose on the upper links and build my driveshafts. A couple different motor options I wanna try but they aren't in my possention at the moment. If everything falls into plan,I might be able to get a shakedown run in a few weeks.

jsudar · 12-25-2007, 08:04 PM

Looks like you have your tranny in there now. I can't quite tell what it is from the pix. Can you tell us what it is or is that a big secret?

Nice job though. I have always enjoyed your rigs, and I have to admit I have stolen an idea or two for my twin.

yotachump · 12-25-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsudar

Looks like you have your tranny in there now. I can't quite tell what it is from the pix. Can you tell us what it is or is that a big secret?

Nice job though. I have always enjoyed your rigs, and I have to admit I have stolen an idea or two for my twin.

looks like an axial to me

11-14-2007, 07:30 PM	#1
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	BLACK 14r My new Twin Force build. I've not really ever done a build up thread. I'm taking my time with this one. Hopefully I'll have it RTR before next season. Here's a few pictures to start out with..... I still need my electronics,tires,CVD's and a tranny. I think I'm going to try a sprung Hustler this time. After I get everything in there,it should settle down a bit. If not,I'll try me some softer springs.

12-09-2007, 08:21 AM	#13
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Did you see this Force axled piggie? Do you see the BTA? Look closly at the rear too... Last edited by 666; 12-09-2007 at 08:25 AM.

12-09-2007, 03:40 PM	#14
Bart bender I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa, the antirecreation state! Posts: 2,227	XRRA, sweet. Gaining a little ground clearance in the rear turning the knuckles that way. What is the blue tubing/wire for? Is there a front dig on this 2.2? Raptorman, What, no new progress pics:-(. You gonna show us any of those new skills in this build? Last edited by Bart bender; 12-09-2007 at 03:48 PM.

12-25-2007, 05:44 PM	#18
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	Ditched the family so I could work on my rig today. Here's a few update pictures. For some reason...I really like this picture. Not really sure if I'm gonna stay with the Badlands yet. Theres absolutly no foam at all in these pictures. If I do stay with the Badlands,they definitly need to be narrowed. WAY to wide for my taste. I have a couple different tire options I may try to build before it's over with. Got my 3 cell lipo to mount up in the nose on the upper links and build my driveshafts. A couple different motor options I wanna try but they aren't in my possention at the moment. If everything falls into plan,I might be able to get a shakedown run in a few weeks. Last edited by Reflection; 12-25-2007 at 08:11 PM.

11-14-2007, 07:47 PM	#2
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Looks nice! I have a set of CLOD axles if you ever so desire to win......

11-14-2007, 08:06 PM	#3
_BEN_ Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Torrance, CA. Posts: 282	Looking good. My hustler will see a similar fate. I am going to attempt to cut and braze a set of cvd's soon. I'm waiting on the wheels so I can determine the width. It should work just like sweating copper pipe I guess.

11-18-2007, 09:56 AM	#4
Bart bender I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa, the antirecreation state! Posts: 2,227	Steve, Looks great. Put some side panels in the belly of the chassis and run the Twin trany like I did in my Corn Dog 2 build. I'm changing a couple of things on it but it's still basically the same.

11-18-2007, 10:09 AM	#5
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	I'm gonna be trying something different If it won't hold up,I'll put a Twin tranny in the belly. I've got 2 spare Twin trannies just incase.

11-19-2007, 09:30 AM	#6
clarkrw3 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,262	that's a super hustler frame right??

11-19-2007, 12:35 PM	#7
beasty Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hazed from that last one Posts: 28	sweet, now we gwt to see the process of one of your awesome trucks. what tires?

11-19-2007, 05:03 PM	#9
Bart bender I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa, the antirecreation state! Posts: 2,227	Maybe even see some of those new SKILLS at work? In case your wondering my CD2 chassis plates are 94mm (3 40/64") apart.

11-26-2007, 12:00 PM	#10
_BEN_ Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Torrance, CA. Posts: 282	What are you going to use for CVD's?

12-09-2007, 08:13 AM	#12
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	Had to scrap the servo mounts. They were hitting my shocks. Got a few ideas though. I'll get some more material from work and whittle me out some different mounts. I've trimmed my steering stops off plus some of the axle tube. Still had more throw in the axle joint. I then ground down some of the steering arm on the knuckle. I FINALLY ran out of throw Each tire will turn a shade more than 45 degrees. Good thing I can only run a 6" tall tire on this baby. The 6" tires I have now are rubbing BAD at full lock Might have to LIMIT my steering I had all stock Kyosho knuckles on in the above pictures. Twin Force in the front and Mad Force in the rear. The Mad Force knuckles have stubby steering arms and wouldn't work anymore. I swapped out for some X-Factor knuckles and it's golden.

12-21-2007, 02:02 AM	#16
TimR Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 166	Are you worried about loosing strength in the front of the chassis by removing the center brace? I was debating cutting it out of mine but I figure it will bend. I trimmed tray the brace attaches to in 1/2 for drive shaft clearance. I already bent the rear of the chassis. Granted I'm using TXT axles but its very similar to this build 14r, regularly sprung, super hustler chassis and what not.

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12-21-2007, 05:06 PM	#17
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	I'm not overly concerned about it. I can always add a brace if it becomes an issue.

12-25-2007, 08:04 PM	#19
jsudar Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pee Gee Posts: 56	Looks like you have your tranny in there now. I can't quite tell what it is from the pix. Can you tell us what it is or is that a big secret? Nice job though. I have always enjoyed your rigs, and I have to admit I have stolen an idea or two for my twin.

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