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CODYBOY 04-07-2019 09:49 PM

Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
I had this almost done and lost everything, so here goes again.
I don't see a lot of interest with this, but a couple friends asked that I take the time to do it.
I bought the UDR a few weeks ago when Ebay had their last 15% off sale, saved $100 dollars. It has been in my sights since they first came out last year.
I research for a couple weeks on large scale trucks and MT and had a few in my basket, but just couldn't decide. Nate wanted me to get XMAXX but that thing seemed so darn big. Almost bought a couple different Losi 1/6 scales. I finally decided I wanted something with IFS and the UDR was closer to 1/7 scale over the 1/6 and close to 1/5 scale losi rock racers.

Here is my parts list so far:

3 HR alum diff cups
Hardened steel center drive slider
Vitavon CNC alum rear axle housing
Alum rear trail arms
XT90 wire connectors
HR heavy duty knuckles with up sized bearings
HR rear axle lockouts
HR fixed link steering arm
Castle Mamba Monster X ESC
RPM front skid plate
Holmes Hobbies HV500v2 servo
55t spur gear
25t pinion
A bottle of 100,000 WT diff fluid (front and rear)
A bottle of 1 Million WT diff fluid (center)
Rear open diff kit
2 Sets of alum brake rotor/17mm hexes

Next on the list will be some more aggressive tires. Did I mention that I kind of wanted to make a few small changes to be able to play on some rocks! "thumbsup"
Now I'll go see if I can get some PICS. I want to submit this before I lose it again!:mrgreen:

Since we don't have a large size RC site anymore I wasn't sure where to put this so sorry if it bothers anyone being here. It is one of the most "scaled, detailed RTRs I've ever purchased.


So, no unboxing, you can see all of those you want on YOUTUBE.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...1-IMG_1252.jpg

Parts so far.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...4-IMG_1264.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...6-IMG_1270.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...7-IMG_1271.jpg


Its new home.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...2-IMG_1253.jpg

Tons of travel, even with limiting straps.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...3-IMG_1255.jpg

Maybe a little more later if anyone is interested.

Ernie

soze 04-07-2019 09:59 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Nice! I like the UDR. I wonder if Traxxas would make a smaller sized version.

youngDUMP 04-08-2019 09:32 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Looking forward to watching the progression.

goobs 04-08-2019 09:40 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
im curious as to why you got the open rear diff kit?

Natedog 04-08-2019 10:20 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Dang that looks good Ernie, impressive list of parts too! X-Maxx is a ton of fun and knock on wood havent' broken much even with big jumps. I've been watching Traxxas UDR videos lately and Kevin Talbot does some crazy stuff....must resist another truck. Love the super detail and up-sized dimensions on the UDR, I think the open rear diff will make it handle even better and it's like a Slash on steroids with great scale detail! :)"thumbsup"

Has the disassemble/rebuild begun yet? 8)

I've seen the nice looking Vitavon CNC alum rear axle housings etcetera advertised but not seen how they actually perform.

Richterat83 04-08-2019 11:28 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by soze (Post 5925717)
Nice! I like the UDR. I wonder if Traxxas would make a smaller sized version.

Doubt it, that'd be direct competition with the slash then (even if it is more scale than a slash)

But i'd be all for it as it'd directly compete with the Losi Baja Rey. Seen a couple tracks run a race with them which is amazing (basically mini Super Stadium Truck races)


I REALLY REALLY wanted one of these myself, but decided on spending less than half on a 1/10 scale Baja Rey. I'll live vicariously through you

CODYBOY 04-08-2019 12:26 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by soze (Post 5925717)
Nice! I like the UDR. I wonder if Traxxas would make a smaller sized version.

The scale details and to scale parts are a cool part of this truck, But I don't see Traxxas competing with them selves in building a 1/10 scale counter part.
"thumbsup"

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngDUMP (Post 5925806)
Looking forward to watching the progression.

Hope I don't disappoint you. ;-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by goobs (Post 5925807)
im curious as to why you got the open rear diff kit?

More for higher speed handling on harder surfaces. The rear wheels won't be fighting themselves trying to turn. I may go to a even higher weight oil in the rear after I run it a little. I still have the other rear housing with gears to compare with later. Of course it wouldn't make much difference on the softer ground. "thumbsup"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natedog (Post 5925822)
Dang that looks good Ernie, impressive list of parts too! X-Maxx is a ton of fun and knock on wood havent' broken much even with big jumps. I've been watching Traxxas UDR videos lately and Kevin Talbot does some crazy stuff....must resist another truck. Love the super detail and up-sized dimensions on the UDR, I think the open rear diff will make it handle even better and it's like a Slash on steroids with great scale detail! :)"thumbsup"

Has the disassemble/rebuild begun yet? 8)

All disassembled, I wanted to make sure everything was tight and properly lubed. All three diffs needed more lubrication, I replaced the 30,00o wt in the front with 100,000, and added the same to the rear when I switched to the open diff in the rear. The center diff has 1 million wt and I added more to it. All three diffs received the HR diff cups to help dissipate heat issues. especially in the rear. That was one of the main reasons I spent $200 for the alum rear axle housing. I guess some guys were literally melting rear diffs. Slowly going back together. "thumbsup"

So I removed the body, and part of the cage to access the top part of the chassis.




I've seen the nice looking Vitavon CNC alum rear axle housings etcetera advertised but not seen how they actually perform.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richterat83 (Post 5925852)
Doubt it, that'd be direct competition with the slash then (even if it is more scale than a slash)

But i'd be all for it as it'd directly compete with the Losi Baja Rey. Seen a couple tracks run a race with them which is amazing (basically mini Super Stadium Truck races)


I REALLY REALLY wanted one of these myself, but decided on spending less than half on a 1/10 scale Baja Rey. I'll live vicariously through you


I bet you still have time to get one later! "thumbsup"


https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...5-IMG_1266.jpg


The front diff from above, had to remove some of the front bulkhead screws to get it and the plastic middle slider drive shaft out. I replaced this shaft, as it is a weak spot in the drive system and isn't the easiest to get to.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...8-IMG_1272.jpg

Next I removed the bottom access plate to get to the motor, center drive system, and servo. I wanted to go to a little taller gears so when I had the center Diff out I replaced the stock gearing with a 55t spur gear and 25t pinion. that took it from 1.95 to 2.05. Big speed and bashing isn't my thing and I'm thinking I may want to play on some rocks once in a while so trying to improve slow speed start up. (I hope) I may switch over to one of Holmes 1/8/ large scale motors, thinking this, 2200 smooth startup Puller.
I also replaced the rear alum drive shaft with a hardened steel one.


https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...9-IMG_1273.jpg

So I've been adding some of the other up grade parts and waiting on a few more to get this on to the dirt. I have said many times in some of my other builds that I enjoy the build more than the driving. Dumb I know, I guess it is the old man in me.

soze 04-08-2019 12:34 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Richterat83 (Post 5925852)
Doubt it, that'd be direct competition with the slash then (even if it is more scale than a slash)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CODYBOY (Post 5925880)
The scale details and to scale parts are a cool part of this truck, But I don't see Traxxas competing with them selves in building a 1/10 scale counter part.
"thumbsup"

Yep, the scale details would be the only reason I'd be interested in it. Not interested in a Slash at all! LOL

Shinchu 04-08-2019 12:35 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
WOW!
this is very interesting to see what you will do with one of these... i'll be checking back for sure. Glad to see you staying busy young man! ;)

*i would LOVE to see some CODYBOY red/white/blue livery in some sort of wrap on this. are clear bodies available? i would image so but admittedly i know nothing about this platform. VERY cool, though!

CODYBOY 04-08-2019 12:42 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 5925883)
WOW!
this is very interesting to see what you will do with one of these... i'll be checking back for sure. Glad to see you staying busy young man! ;)

*i would LOVE to see some CODYBOY red/white/blue livery in some sort of wrap on this. are clear bodies available? i would image so but admittedly i know nothing about this platform. VERY cool, though!


I have the clear body resting on my shelf as we speak, I want to do a modified off fender body for playing on the rocks.!!"thumbsup""thumbsup"

Surly coming with me to Pro-line By the Fire!

Ernie

Itali83 04-08-2019 04:45 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Can’t wait to see what you do with this. I have one on the way too. Never had a high speed rig but wanted something fun to play with right at the house on the dirt and grass. Hoping it holds up. Nice list of upgrades you’ve got there. I’m going to keep mine stock and hopefully just enjoy it for what it is.

Ben

Natedog 04-09-2019 10:34 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Ernie, great that you have a clear body too!

Ben, awesome you'll like it! Should be great fun jumping, sliding and blasting around the little quarry crawling area you have nearby too! Only few basic mods needed to keep them together, depending on how much you drive like Kevin. Metal front driveshaft, RPM trailing arms (or keep spare Traxxas arms), swap out Traxxas battery plugs for XT90 or XT150, E6000 to seal around rear axle where gear reduction unit/pinion attaches to housing and housing ends, and around transmission. I've been beating my X-Maxx and it's also doing great with few basic mods. :)

Shinchu 04-10-2019 12:11 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CODYBOY (Post 5925886)
I have the clear body resting on my shelf as we speak, I want to do a modified off fender body for playing on the rocks.!!"thumbsup""thumbsup"

Surly coming with me to Pro-line By the Fire!

Ernie

:shock:
so...
you're actually building a Traxxas ULTRA4 Desert Racer?!?!"thumbsup"

i gotta see this thing how it handles some rocks... drag brake and maybe sludged up front diff??
all possible and my mind is racing how to make that work haha

looking forward to seeing it at ASCENDER CAMP 2.0! 8)

HumboldtEF 04-10-2019 12:51 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 5926426)
:shock:
so...
you're actually building a Traxxas ULTRA4 Desert Racer?!?!"thumbsup"

i gotta see this thing how it handles some rocks... drag brake and maybe sludged up front diff??
all possible and my mind is racing how to make that work haha

looking forward to seeing it at ASCENDER CAMP 2.0! 8)

I could see a Mamba X or Mamba Monster ESC with its AUX feature working great with its Rock race/Crawler mode.

I might just have to bring a basher too this year, I have an Arrma Senton 6S that might be able to keep up with the UDR.

Cant wait for PLBTF!

Shinchu 04-10-2019 01:08 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
man you all are going to make my yeti feel slow haha well okay it actually kinda is... i hope i can finish the overhaul for a full reveal there. haven't had time but i like working under pressure.

hope we can get the same spot as last year close to the huge ditch everyone was flying their slashes out of last year haha

DESERT GO FASTS, ASSEMBLE!!!!!

rockhugger 04-10-2019 03:40 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
I just happened upon this thread, the bummer is I'm at work so I can 't view the awesome pictures until I get home. I want one of these to go with the X-maxx "thumbsup"

CODYBOY 04-10-2019 06:18 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Itali83 (Post 5925947)
Can’t wait to see what you do with this. I have one on the way too. Never had a high speed rig but wanted something fun to play with right at the house on the dirt and grass. Hoping it holds up. Nice list of upgrades you’ve got there. I’m going to keep mine stock and hopefully just enjoy it for what it is.

Ben


Unlike some of my build it won't be anything to crazy Ben."thumbsup"
I know the stock setup isn't designed for rocks but I guess that's where the craziness comes into play!


Quote:

Originally Posted by Natedog (Post 5926119)
Ernie, great that you have a clear body too!

Ben, awesome you'll like it! Should be great fun jumping, sliding and blasting around the little quarry crawling area you have nearby too! Only few basic mods needed to keep them together, depending on how much you drive like Kevin. Metal front driveshaft, RPM trailing arms (or keep spare Traxxas arms), swap out Traxxas battery plugs for XT90 or XT150, E6000 to seal around rear axle where gear reduction unit/pinion attaches to housing and housing ends, and around transmission. I've been beating my X-Maxx and it's also doing great with few basic mods. :)

It won't be clear for long, but I'm looking for someone to paint it for me! Hey Nate, wouldn't it be fun bashing at Pro-Line By the Fire. So far I think we have four large scale trucks coming just in our group. How about it Bud, I think you and Paul should do a road trip in May!!!!:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 5926426)
:shock:
so...
you're actually building a Traxxas ULTRA4 Desert Racer?!?!"thumbsup"

i gotta see this thing how it handles some rocks... drag brake and maybe sludged up front diff??
all possible and my mind is racing how to make that work haha

looking forward to seeing it at ASCENDER CAMP 2.0! 8)


Nothing to crazy as far as changes Chris. Maybe tires, gearing, and ride height. I have the ESC changes covered with the Mamba Monster X, Casey covered that for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF (Post 5926436)
I could see a Mamba X or Mamba Monster ESC with its AUX feature working great with its Rock race/Crawler mode.

I might just have to bring a basher too this year, I have an Arrma Senton 6S that might be able to keep up with the UDR.

Cant wait for PLBTF!


That would be cool Casey. Now we need to convince Nate to change his mind about not coming this year!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockhugger (Post 5926491)
I just happened upon this thread, the bummer is I'm at work so I can 't view the awesome pictures until I get home. I want one of these to go with the X-maxx "thumbsup"


Hey Paul, getting ready to post up a few more.


The 3.8 proline Badlands are right at 6" in dia, (stock tires are 5.25) and I don't thing they are going to play nice with the stock body. "thumbsup"

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...1-IMG_1298.jpg

Fully compress, I won't be able to turn.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...2-IMG_1299.jpg

And I can't bring myself to cut up this pretty new body, so bought this one.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...3-IMG_1300.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...4-IMG_1301.jpg

Let the hacking begin!

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...5-IMG_1302.jpg

Front views.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...6-IMG_1303.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...7-IMG_1304.jpg

From the side. And a little shot of some of my burning projects.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...9-IMG_1306.jpg

And a perspective view compared to another project I'm working on. ;-)

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...0-IMG_1307.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...1-IMG_1308.jpg

Any suggestion on what I'm trying to do here? After I paint the body I'll reinforce it with sheetrock tape and E6000. "thumbsup"

Later,
Ernie

AnimalHippie 04-10-2019 06:50 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Man Ernie! Your always building cool trucks! UDR rock crawling should be pretty interesting. Get one of these guys going to proline by the fire with you to shoot some video of that. Really digging that crawler you're building too! People get bored with your builds??? I can't get enough. If I could I would send you stuff to build just to see what you'd do to it:lmao: keep up the great work brother! "thumbsup"

NATE!!!! Proline....by.....the fire.... With those guys ^.......GO!!!! :mrgreen: :lmao:

HumboldtEF 04-10-2019 08:24 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
The URD is looking mean all cut up, looks like plenty of room now.

As for the other project, it looks like a lot of room for these tires too but I'm not quite sure what you're doing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimalHippie (Post 5926543)
Get one of these guys going to proline by the fire with you to shoot some video of that.
NATE!!!! Proline....by.....the fire.... With those guys ^.......GO!!!!


I will try to film this time, I planned to last year but it was hard with so much going on.

Yes Nate reconsider!

Shinchu 04-10-2019 09:57 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Yeah I will have a gopro with me this time, but like Casey says its hard to film with so much going on!

Nate you gotta come down, what if I strip servo horns again?!?!
Paul who will I complain about the raffle with!?!?
lol
But seriously... Last year was ridiculously fun!

Shinchu 04-12-2019 11:07 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
*COUGH*
i'll just leave this here...
Front Lower A-arms for the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer - RPM R/C Products

Natedog 04-12-2019 03:21 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 5926445)
...hope we can get the same spot as last year close to the huge ditch everyone was flying their slashes out of last year haha

DESERT GO FASTS, ASSEMBLE!!!!!

"thumbsup"

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockhugger (Post 5926491)
I just happened upon this thread, the bummer is I'm at work so I can 't view the awesome pictures until I get home. I want one of these to go with the X-maxx "thumbsup"

Nice! Me too, looks great! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CODYBOY (Post 5926530)
Hey Nate, wouldn't it be fun bashing at Pro-Line By the Fire. So far I think we have four large scale trucks coming just in our group. How about it Bud, I think you and Paul should do a road trip in May!!!!:mrgreen::mrgreen:

And I can't bring myself to cut up this pretty new body, so bought this one.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...3-IMG_1300.jpg

Ya not much crawl or rc time this year so far, lots of house/yard work. Was fun last year and all the large scale go-fasts would be great too, but not in the time schedule this year, maybe next year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimalHippie (Post 5926543)
NATE!!!! Proline....by.....the fire.... With those guys ^.......GO!!!! :mrgreen: :lmao:

Ya fun, but time lol. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF (Post 5926566)
The URD is looking mean all cut up, looks like plenty of room now.

I will try to film this time, I planned to last year but it was hard with so much going on.

Yes Nate reconsider!

Yes.

Yes, driving one-handed remote, steering with chin, filming, difficult and time consuming.

Maybe next year thanks. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 5926585)
Yeah I will have a gopro with me this time, but like Casey says its hard to film with so much going on!

Nate you gotta come down, what if I strip servo horns again?!?!
Paul who will I complain about the raffle with!?!?
lol
But seriously... Last year was ridiculously fun!

Cab mounted GoPro!

:)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 5927054)

Nice parts :)

HumboldtEF 04-12-2019 03:29 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Well we had to ask, we'll put you down for next year.

I just read the description on the RPM A arms and they've got a nice little tag line in there playing off of Traxxas, "the toughest name in R/C – RPM!" lol Watch out for that lawsuit RPM!

CODYBOY 04-13-2019 10:55 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimalHippie (Post 5926543)
Man Ernie! Your always building cool trucks! UDR rock crawling should be pretty interesting. Get one of these guys going to proline by the fire with you to shoot some video of that. Really digging that crawler you're building too! People get bored with your builds??? I can't get enough. If I could I would send you stuff to build just to see what you'd do to it:lmao: keep up the great work brother! "thumbsup"

NATE!!!! Proline....by.....the fire.... With those guys ^.......GO!!!! :mrgreen: :lmao:


Thanks Justin, "thumbsup" I don't have video equipment but I sure someone there will so maybe we can get some vid for you.


Quote:

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF (Post 5926566)
The URD is looking mean all cut up, looks like plenty of room now.

As for the other project, it looks like a lot of room for these tires too but I'm not quite sure what you're doing.


I will try to film this time, I planned to last year but it was hard with so much going on.

Yes Nate reconsider!

Yes , it will hit at the very bottom of compression but it would do the same with the stock tires. The other truck is a project I'm trying to finish for PLBTF. ;-)



Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 5927054)

Good idea Chris, I hadn't taken the time to look at all the RPM products for it.
They and the upper arms are on the way!

A couple other projects I've been working on at the same time as this for arts show in May and June.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...6-IMG_1297.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...2-IMG_1292.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...3-IMG_1293.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...4-IMG_1295.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...5-IMG_1296.jpg

Helps pay for my RC addiction!!!


Quote:

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF (Post 5927110)
Well we had to ask, we'll put you down for next year.

I just read the description on the RPM A arms and they've got a nice little tag line in there playing off of Traxxas, "the toughest name in R/C – RPM!" lol Watch out for that lawsuit RPM!

Sorry to hear that Nate but I totally understand! Interesting, I think RPM has been around almost as long as Traxxas, so just a pay on words. "thumbsup"

Time for a little update on the body. I found someone to paint it, and I like the results!!


https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...1-IMG_1317.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...2-IMG_1318.jpg

Out by the pond.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...6-IMG_1322.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...7-IMG_1324.jpg

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...8-IMG_1325.jpg

durok 04-13-2019 04:33 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Damn, Codyboy...

that thing looks ready for just about anything - body has a sorta NHRA funnycar vibe, I like it!

Beautiful woodwork, as well.

You, Sir, are a renaissance man - multi-talented indeed!

"thumbsup"

rockhugger 04-13-2019 04:51 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Looks great Ernie. I like the added ground clearance.

CODYBOY 04-17-2019 10:25 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by durok (Post 5927307)
Damn, Codyboy...

that thing looks ready for just about anything - body has a sorta NHRA funnycar vibe, I like it!

Beautiful woodwork, as well.

You, Sir, are a renaissance man - multi-talented indeed!

"thumbsup"

Thanks durok, If you know me, you know I can't leave stock alone, even a go fast, 1/6th scale truck!!! ;-)
I probably spend 5-6 hours a day in my shop, one of the perks of being 70 and retired. The woodburning is therapy for me, when I was going through radiation and hormone therapy for my cancer it help make my life tolerable "thumbsup"

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockhugger (Post 5927309)
Looks great Ernie. I like the added ground clearance.

Thanks Paul, still waiting for parts before it goes back together. Just a little update on the Noble, it is a very nice radio, that fits my small hands so nice. Easy to set up and program!! Love the battery setup, but do still need to test the range before I put it in this truck!

Hope you get a chance to see it at PLBTF, you and your XMAXX are coming? Right??? "thumbsup"
Ernie

rockhugger 04-17-2019 07:59 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CODYBOY (Post 5928120)
Thanks Paul, still waiting for parts before it goes back together. Just a little update on the Noble, it is a very nice radio, that fits my small hands so nice. Easy to set up and program!! Love the battery setup, but do still need to test the range before I put it in this truck!

Hope you get a chance to see it at PLBTF, you and your XMAXX are coming? Right??? "thumbsup"
Ernie


I'll be there, and X-MAXX tooo!!!! I'm a late entry, but I am looking forward to hanging out with everyone again. "thumbsup"

Thank you for the update on the Noble, it's still on my radar.

Excited about PLBTF!!!!!!

HumboldtEF 04-17-2019 09:11 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rockhugger (Post 5928247)
I'll be there, and X-MAXX tooo!!!! I'm a late entry, but I am looking forward to hanging out with everyone again. "thumbsup"

Thank you for the update on the Noble, it's still on my radar.

Excited about PLBTF!!!!!!


Good to hear, I'm gonna hold you to that :mrgreen:




I know there's more detail to see in the paint job you did Ernie, I want to get a close look at it in person.

CODYBOY 04-26-2019 08:41 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
I dedicated most of my time this month getting ready for the summer art shows which starts in a couple weeks so haven't spent much time on the UDR.
Having said that, I hate setting up electronics and as usual I had a few challenges. Here is everything on the work bench trouble shooting. By the way with Thomas' at Castles help we got everything working on 6s. "thumbsup"

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...1-IMG_1327.jpg

Been spending a little time here and there putting upgrades on the truck. Today it was RPM upper and lower a arms. Here you go Chris!;-)

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...1-IMG_1331.jpg

RPM front skid and bumper.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...2-IMG_1332.jpg

HR knuckles, Hex and Rotor.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...3-IMG_1333.jpg

Alum rear housing.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...4-IMG_1334.jpg

Upgraded to a Holmes servo and HR arm.

https://oi1264.photobucket.com/album...6-IMG_1338.jpg

All for now, thanks for looking!"thumbsup"
Ernie

PS: Casey, are you going to have your new UDR at Proline? :mrgreen:

HumboldtEF 04-26-2019 09:28 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
If I didnt already have a crazy basher I likely would but I am bringing 6S power just not a UDR, its an Arrma Senton 6S
https://i.imgur.com/FqHGD7Nl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KoczeSAl.jpg

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I'll be bringing its new punchy Holmes Hobbies motor and monster X setup but I'm already thinking about how much punch control I'm going to need to add LOL

rockhugger 04-26-2019 10:25 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Okay Casey, you need to take Nate and I with X-maxxes to that awesome beach, that is perfect. someone bring a steel rake so we can make some whoops and jumps... hours of fun my friend!!!!!


Can't wait to see the UDR run Ernie "thumbsup"

HumboldtEF 04-26-2019 10:49 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rockhugger (Post 5930536)
Okay Casey, you need to take Nate and I with X-maxxes to that awesome beach, that is perfect. someone bring a steel rake so we can make some whoops and jumps... hours of fun my friend!!!!!


Actually it was really fun but the "other" hours of fun came in when I had to tear the whole tuck down to get all of the fine sand out. I've stuck to dirt, gravel and pavement since. It developed some wonderful grindy sounds towards the end of that run.


But I'd be happy to show you Clam Beach!

alexone85 05-14-2019 06:28 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Hi, I wanted to ask you what easily reversible mods I have to do to for use Badland tires ... If you have photos, you would like me a lot ...
Excuse my English, I use the translator.

smog 05-14-2019 08:26 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Holy blow the doors down! That thing has power. I imagine the big challenge becomes keeping it within sight :D

I like your art work as well, it looks like wood burning? Coincidentally a number of years ago my girlfriend and I were in Portland and I bought a small wood burnt piece from a guy at that huge Sunday market down in the city. I remember watching him work, the process looked enjoyable.

CODYBOY 05-14-2019 09:55 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alexone85 (Post 5934572)
Hi, I wanted to ask you what easily reversible mods I have to do to for use Badland tires ... If you have photos, you would like me a lot ...
Excuse my English, I use the translator.


Hey alexone85, if you go back and look at post #17 you can see that you will have to cut the wheel wells for sure. I also changed the gearing to allow for the taller tires."thumbsup"
Ernie

CODYBOY 05-14-2019 10:00 AM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alexone85 (Post 5934572)
Hi, I wanted to ask you what easily reversible mods I have to do to for use Badland tires ... If you have photos, you would like me a lot ...
Excuse my English, I use the translator.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smog (Post 5934590)
Holy blow the doors down! That thing has power. I imagine the big challenge becomes keeping it within sight :D

I like your art work as well, it looks like wood burning? Coincidentally a number of years ago my girlfriend and I were in Portland and I bought a small wood burnt piece from a guy at that huge Sunday market down in the city. I remember watching him work, the process looked enjoyable.


Thank you young man, and the woodburning is my stress release. And it doesn't hurt that I made $600 plus at a art show this last weekend."thumbsup"
Ernie

alexone85 05-14-2019 02:07 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CODYBOY (Post 5934615)
Hey alexone85, if you go back and look at post #17 you can see that you will have to cut the wheel wells for sure. I also changed the gearing to allow for the taller tires."thumbsup"
Ernie

thanks, have I seen you, but do the wheels fit right away or do I have to adapt some parts or buy more than just the tires? Thanks

AnimalHippie 05-14-2019 02:19 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Can't wait to see what this go fast/crawler can do! Do we have to wait till after proline by the fire to see the final masterpiece???

CODYBOY 05-14-2019 04:28 PM

Re: Codyboy's Unlimited Desert Racer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alexone85 (Post 5934693)
thanks, have I seen you, but do the wheels fit right away or do I have to adapt some parts or buy more than just the tires? Thanks


I bought the tires already mounted on the proline wheels. They are for a larger axle truck but the hex is the same size so I just had to ad washers to the wheels with a OD smaller than my lug nuts."thumbsup"



Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimalHippie (Post 5934697)
Can't wait to see what this go fast/crawler can do! Do we have to wait till after proline by the fire to see the final masterpiece???

We will try to post up some photos or vid at the event. I'm sure Paul will be able to help with that chore! "thumbsup"
Ernie


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