I Might Have Issues

[v84x4]

My wife says I have issues
I think i'm just addicted Is That an Issue?
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With the arrival of "New Era" parts I can't control myself
( As if I don't have enough Irons in the fire, Right ? )

That being said:
I have always wanted to own a Fully Polished Aluminum, Stretched out, NEW ERA MONSTER TWIN FORCE

So this is what I have come up with for this build

New Era Extended Chassis #KMF106TW
New Era Extended Stainless Steel Dogbone #KMF210XL
New Era Outer Dog Bones for Axles #KMF211
New Era Aluminum Bumper #KMF320SD
New Era SUPER DUTY Center Skid #KMF334
New Era Wheelie Bar #KMF343
New Era Axles ( When Available )
KYOSHO Velvet coated Shocks #W5198V (turned & Polished) Using "JeepinDougs" Mini-T Cups & Mini-T long springs
SuperShafty KYOSHO Brass Shock Caps w/Revo Rod ends Velvet Coating Shocks
RC4WD Aluminum Suspension Arms #Z-S0363
RC4WD Steering Knuckles #Z-S0039
RC4WD Demolisher Monster Truck 40 Series Tires #Z-T0020
RC4WD Demolisher Monster Size Beadlock Wheels #Z-W0041
TWIN 1/8th scale "Black" Leopard 2350KV Brushless motors
Tekin TEKM2300 RX8 1/8 Competition Brushless ESC
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The Beginning:







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First glance at the "New Era" Extended Chassis was very impressive
the Machining is top quality with very little machine marks.......
I only spent about 20 min. polishing using "Blue" jewelers rouge
and you can see the luster (Shine)

Can't wait for Frank Jr. , Owner of "New Era" to make the Aluminum Axles
Frank says they should be available March or April 2012........Super Excited

More Info on the "New Era" aluminum axles can be found here: New Era Axles & Parts

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"JeepinDoug" Mini-T cups are the BOMB and will make any shock out perform the standard shock
I cant describe the performance & action they give, only to say "I now understand why the pro's use them"
You can buy them here: Mini T-Cups, Big Bore spring retainers

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As Always:
Best Regards Rick

[Bart bender]

Bling Bling!!!
Are the new alum arms longer to fit the chassis. I can't wait to see those new axles. Only one thing I see wrong with it. Why on earth did you tally up the $$$? Silly Rick

[v84x4]

Originally Posted by Bart bender

Bling Bling!!!
Are the new alum arms longer to fit the chassis. I can't wait to see those new axles. Only one thing I see wrong with it. Why on earth did you tally up the $$$? Silly Rick

The "New Era" Chassis has 4 placement holes for the suspension arms
So stock arms fit as well as the RC4WD aluminum arms (Which are stock length)

The 4 Placement holes on the "Extended" Chassis allows a stock length configuration or extended, adding an additional 25mm or 50mm in length



As far as the "Tally" goes.......your right
I shouldn't of reminded myself

Regards Rick

[buggynutt]

Yes I agree.. what were you thinkin, after you all told me to never do that ....lol its better to just guess and not remind yourself the cost.

looks great

[mjderstine]

awesome man!! so you plan to put a stock body on this as well?

you will have to get this going and let us know how it stocks up to the BYB.

talk about a rocket though. its gonna be cool.

[v84x4]

Originally Posted by buggynutt

Yes I agree.. what were you thinkin, after you all told me to never do that ....lol its better to just guess and not remind yourself the cost.

looks great

Thanks buggynutt......
quit reminding me

Originally Posted by mjderstine

awesome man!! so you plan to put a stock body on this as well?

you will have to get this going and let us know how it stocks up to the BYB.

talk about a rocket though. its gonna be cool.

I first thought about the "Stock" body
But first, I'd have to find one, and then is it long enough for the "Extended" chassis?

IDK......

I was thinking an Extend Cab GMC Silverodo But not sure



or maybe a Chevrolet Suburban Body





You got any other ideas?


Regards Rick

[JeepinDoug]

Damn Rick, that's looking perty.
Thanks for the good words.
Can't wait to see this beast finished,

[mjderstine]

had the silverado on a clod once.

both are good, let me guewss, you are a chevy guy?

that silverado looks like its on a 'pede. do they make a bigger one for the maxx size trucks?

[v84x4]

Originally Posted by mjderstine

had the silverado on a clod once.

both are good, let me guewss, you are a chevy guy?

that silverado looks like its on a 'pede. do they make a bigger one for the maxx size trucks?

Yes........Chevy Guy for sure

I dont think they make it any more
I was just looking on Flea bay but couldn't find one

Heres the deal:
I'm going for that "MONSTER" Look and feel.

The RC4WD Demolisher Monster Truck 40 Series Tires (Left) 9.8" tall & 5.7" wide

The "Rock Crushers" (2nd tire from the left) 8.26" Tall & 3.14" Wide

Comparison between Demolisher tire (Left) vs 2.2, 1.9 and 1.55 tires:




This thing is gonna be huge, so I need a body that looks proportionate

I know someone has a "UNPAINTED" "Old School" body somewhere
I just have to find it.............

Regards Rick

[joeyf]

this is going to be awsome. love the tires!! HUUUUGE

[Bart bender]

You mean like this

I would think anything for a Savage would fit nicely.

[buggynutt]

Hey I have an idea.. Im going to be setting up my vacume former to form a body ovet my cage work and then cut it up so I have custume bodt panels. If it works you could make any frame you want and make a body to fit.

just a thought, its still a few weeks out

[v84x4]

Originally Posted by joeyf

this is going to be awsome. love the tires!! HUUUUGE

Thanks joey......

Did you get your parts yet?

Originally Posted by Bart bender

You mean like this
I would think anything for a Savage would fit nicely.

Well I'm not a "Ford" guy but i found a Pro-Line F 650 Crew cab that I like for now

Originally Posted by buggynutt

Hey I have an idea.. Im going to be setting up my vacume former to form a body ovet my cage work and then cut it up so I have custume bodt panels. If it works you could make any frame you want and make a body to fit.

just a thought, its still a few weeks out

Hmm.........
Sounds interesting, Keep us informed

Regards Rick

[v84x4]

OK...........so I'm antsy

I found this very well laid out Tire Chart here: Product Scale Spec Sheet

So, careful consideration of tire size and scale look for a monster truck drives me to believe that
a 7" tall tire to a 1/8th Body/Chassis will look more proportionality scale
Your Thoughts?

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I went to my LHS this morning to look for a body and tires just for reference
and ended up buying some 7" tall HPI Terra Pins & a F-650 ProLine Body

I'm not much of a "Ford" guy (as stated before) But i kind of like it
the Wheel Wells Sit perfect, centered over the TF axles
Cant just have one body anyway, Right?

So here is where I sit, waiting on parts to come in from various Vendors to get things up and running............Cant wait to play in the snow









More updates in the coming weeks

Best Regards Rick

[mjderstine]

nice man. that looks awesome with that setup. gonna go 4 wheel steer on that too huh? you gonna go axle mounted? probably right!

def looks right to me.

[v84x4]

Originally Posted by mjderstine

nice man. that looks awesome with that setup. gonna go 4 wheel steer on that too huh? you gonna go axle mounted? probably right!

def looks right to me.

I'm not sure yet if I'm going Lock outs or 4W steer
I have an aftermarket steering linkage setup but I would need 2 for 4W steer
So I might go with Axle mounted.........

Thanks

Regards Rick

[Cordwood]

Holy shit!! Awesome rig.

I like the F-650, but I'm a Ford guy. I have one on my Emaxx.

You want some rock crushers?

[joeyf]

the pin tires look good, the bodys going to look nice on there once its all painted up. what wheels are on it?

parts should show tomorrow. its been crazy around town the last couple days. weather knocked out the power for the last couple days.

[v84x4]

Originally Posted by Cordwood

Holy shit!! Awesome rig.

I like the F-650, but I'm a Ford guy. I have one on my Emaxx.

You want some rock crushers?

Thanks Cordwood

I looked at the "rock Crushers" but I felt they were to narrow for this build

Thanks Man

Originally Posted by joeyf

the pin tires look good, the bodys going to look nice on there once its all painted up. what wheels are on it?

Thanks Joey

I'm thinking of a all black body using "Alclad" chrome paint for the tool box, grill & bumpers
Also looking into some lights from "3 Racing"

The Wheels are HPI 8 Spoke Wheel 3.2 - Satin Chrome - 83x56mm - 14mm Hex

Regards Rick

[mjderstine]

cant wwait for the paoint.

sending you a pm.