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Old 01-06-2009, 04:15 PM   #1
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got my used RF yesterday with all the parts and box in a package. the rig is really impressive when i first saw it and now will try to build it up to a level i will feel comfortable in and not be throwing benjamins at it like they came off trees.
the wheels and tires have not been glued up, the body is still unpainted and most important part is the dig part that came off the parts tree is there.
i am waiting for my HS gears and dig to come in and then start with the build. i have cut down an old t-maxx bod which i will use for test crawls when i get this up and running, for now here it is barebones

how it came off the package, note the back wheels, fixed that today but will trim off the stockers to size.

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got my hands on it VVV

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Old 01-06-2009, 04:52 PM   #2
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that body looks great. i like how round it is. build looks great too. i need to order high speed gears bad. should put my rig just where i want it. keep us posted.
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Old 01-06-2009, 06:03 PM   #3
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I knew you would be satisfied with that kit. That was a smokin' deal


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Old 01-06-2009, 07:02 PM   #4
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That body really does look great on the Rock Force. It is as smooth looking as the rig on which it is mounted.

You said it was an old T-Maxx body. Do you remember who made it?

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Old 01-06-2009, 08:38 PM   #5
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That is a nice truck for it's price JOOTZ! Congrats.
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Old 01-06-2009, 10:25 PM   #6
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that body looks great. i like how round it is. build looks great too. i need to order high speed gears bad. should put my rig just where i want it. keep us posted.
i will do my build based on you guys experience on your builds,,,you keep posting too.

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I knew you would be satisfied with that kit. That was a smokin' deal

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you gave the thumbs-up on the seller (great guy) i went in and never looked back, besides the RF is impressive specially the trouble people here are having configuring it to run like their axial, clod or berg got me hooked, tweak time
plus your support of the product and to the owners in this site sealed the deal.

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That body really does look great on the Rock Force. It is as smooth looking as the rig on which it is mounted.

You said it was an old T-Maxx body. Do you remember who made it?

Thanks,

Carl
tower hobbies still selling it, chevy SSR by hot bodies. take note that i had to cut the back though since you may not want to do that, like i said it will be the test crawling body. link below
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=001662782&I=LXDVJ8&P=K

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That is a nice truck for it's price JOOTZ! Congrats.
cant wait for your RF to be delivered huh ? post pics of it when you start on your build ...



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Old 01-08-2009, 02:59 PM   #7
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hit the LHS and got some parts to start the build, only stuff missing are the spur and pinion which had to be ordered and some deans plugs and bullet connectors. almost backed out when they showed me the bill but...


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Old 01-08-2009, 03:29 PM   #8
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Whoa. Those are queality stuff! How much is the total bill?

I even can't start my own computation with my RF cost. I am trying to re-use some of my stuff to lower the building cost.
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Old 01-08-2009, 04:18 PM   #9
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Whoa. Those are queality stuff! How much is the total bill?

I even can't start my own computation with my RF cost. I am trying to re-use some of my stuff to lower the building cost.
this is my first kit so i dont have other parts, wish i did though. 724 benjamins out the door, but i did away with the major parts. wheels and tires can wait till the aftermarket catches up, specially the wheels.
how is your build going ? thanks for the tech info too,same with dezmoon.
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Old 01-09-2009, 02:34 PM   #10
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the motor esc combo i bought yesterday was not sitting with me and i wanted to pick-up that xtreme rc mag. returned the esc/motor combo and ordered a tekin R1 pro and got a integy 55T lathe motor to play around with, besides i needed bullet connectors and deans plugs from the LHS, gonna wait for JRH to come back from vacation and see what i could use.

quick question, what lipo batteries are you guys using ? TIA
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I am using the Trinity packs exclusively now after testing some others on the market.


3S, 1100mah 35C

http://www.teamtrinity.com/shop/item.asp?item=TRI20801


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Old 01-09-2009, 03:47 PM   #12
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I am using the Trinity packs exclusively now after testing some others on the market.


3S, 1100mah 35C

http://www.teamtrinity.com/shop/item.asp?item=TRI20801


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thanks David
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Old 01-09-2009, 03:50 PM   #13
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If you cannot find them at your LHS or your favorite RCC vendor, give me a PM I will put you in touch.


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Old 01-09-2009, 03:52 PM   #14
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^^^ for sure...
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bored waiting for parts, i started with the servos for steering and dig or 4WS, attached rollers to the long drag link, will hold off on the short link till i get the ESC in and set EPA. had enough time to tweak on the DK mod and do a bug body. i liked the DK mod since it stretched my wheelbase to 12.5 and didnt affect articulation, oh and some slash rear beadlocks to replace the stockers since i didnt want to glue tires for cost savings. that put me at 10 3/4 cool just for now...

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Old 01-10-2009, 05:50 PM   #16
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That bug body looks good on the Rock Force. Would that be one of the split rear window bugs?

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Old 01-10-2009, 08:31 PM   #17
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I am liking your bug body too. From which manufacturer is it?
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Old 01-10-2009, 09:37 PM   #18
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looking good jootz,,the bug looks tough on there
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bug body by Parma #10340, like i said i had nothing else to do. i would rather start putting on the running gear on this, eeetching to have this hit the rocks already.
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Old 01-12-2009, 04:10 PM   #20
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got my high speed gears and dig today, still waiting for my esc, spur and pinion and battery to arrive. also work got in the way of teardown,,,
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