MOA-Sumo-

[chevy55]

Had this planned out & most of the parts for a few months now..After madjones thread got bumped it got me motivated to get to work on my own moa..I started on it two days ago & thought I would share the progress.

Parts:
2x 29:1 gr units
sumo axles & shocks
2x 20a xys esc's no brake versions
2x 50t pn racong 130 cans (in the mail)
4x mini 8 front wheels & tires (in the mail)
6ch 2.4 hk stick radio for 4ws + F&R dig
Qlo shafty tvp chassis for now

So first I had to dremel another flat spot on the GR units shafts & turn them down a bit to fit the sumo pinion...Drilled out the back half of the axle case to house the bushing on the end of the GR units.







The stock GR unit cans are long the 50t's are about 3/4 the length of these



Got it all mounted up just need to finish the skid & wait for the 50t's to show up then I will get some vid

[smuggl1n]

Awesome job to bad they aren't worms though. Wish I could do something like that!!!

[Madjones]

sumo moa now that makes me giggle, that's gona be nasty on the trail!!!!!

Originally Posted by smuggl1n

to bad they aren't worms though.

why?

[smuggl1n]

Originally Posted by Madjones

sumo moa now that makes me giggle, that's gona be nasty on the trail!!!!!



why?

Well I was thinking about torque twist but I guess on Moa it might not matter.

[Demodude]

That's kick-ass!!!

[Intashu]

You build some sweet rigs, but pick the ugliest rims to use! D:

and is there a particular reason for the pin tires?

[Mastah Kyler]

size

[chevy55]

Originally Posted by smuggl1n

Awesome job to bad they aren't worms though. Wish I could do something like that!!!

Thanks bud! I like the speed from the r&p can't get that with worms

Originally Posted by Madjones

sumo moa now that makes me giggle, that's gona be nasty on the trail!!!!!

I knew it would I hope it holds up better than your qlo did

Originally Posted by Demodude

That's kick-ass!!!

Thanks Demo!

Originally Posted by Intashu

You build some sweet rigs, but pick the ugliest rims to use! D:

and is there a particular reason for the pin tires?

Thanks man, those ugly 1.9 rims come with those pin tires & they are for mock up only...The pins, for 2 reasons they make miclaws look tiny & they flatout hook up on the rocks

Originally Posted by Mastah Kyler

size

Yes sir!!!

Here is the pin next to a miclaw:


& the pin next to a regular 1.9 far to big for a micro & that pin is the only size that works for a superclass micro imo..


Here are the rims it will be sitting on once my pin tires come in cause the touring car rubba don't work to good on the rocks



& one last pic next to the super shafty losi with ugly wheels

[89redranger]

Can't wait to see it on the pin tires with that color and wheels!

[Madjones]

Originally Posted by chevy55

I knew it would I hope it holds up better than your qlo did

we have all seen what you have put the sumo axles through....... i think they will be ok

damn miniqlo's.....


the rims look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[89redranger]

So, where can I find a gearbox that'll fit the stock Losi motors? I dig the super look, but I was thinking more along the lines of a micro 2.2 Bully. I think the worms would be slick on a smaller rig.

[Madjones]

bump?

[chevy55]

@ redranger: You can use a sumo gearhead with the losi motor, just need to drill 2 new holes in the losi can

Well no real update yet Mike, getting the front yard ready for a retaining wall...Rented a mini skid steer today & have it till mon, let the fun begin!

I did get the 50t pn's & pins mounted on homemade wideners..I need to figure out whats up with my HK 6ch remote but she is ready to roll once I get that sorted out.






Next to a trekker for size diff.

[Madjones]

just awesome bro ill see if I can get the soft ware going for ya. I just can't wait to drive it!!!!!

[89redranger]

It's been like 3 weeks now buddy, any progress? Where are the videos? I finally just picked up a Sumo and am debating going this route with it or building my dream scaler. Honestly I've always been more into the comp rigs and had planned on building a MOA Losi anyway, this would be even simpler and could lay down much more power. I'm thinking the scaler is gonna have to wait. Feel like sharing a link to these particular gear heads? I've been all over the Pololu site, only to be confused by the layout of the site and the multiple sizes of gearboxes. Currently I'm waiting on a micro gearbox to show up in the mail. If I can't manage to get it mounted up on a Losi axle I may go this route. After thinking, I'm not sure the Losi worm would like BIGGER tires anyway...

[chevy55]

Well the 6ch hk remote blows
So I hacked a sumo remote to run the digs...Its ok but reverse is some what lacking power...So untill I get a better TX this will have to do..I ordered up some neo mags for the 50t as they started getting a little warm...I also had to ditch the 4ws for now, but once I get a better TX I will go back to 4ws...

Short test vid & my first sumo axle snap ....Its funny cause the other rigs with more power & widened axles haven't broke yet...

[Madjones]

Awesome!

[DANALLY]

I HAVE TO SAY IT AGAIN...YOU HAVE TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS!!!

Amazing rig. Truly awesome.
Very interesting use of the Redcat radio gear
Every time I hear a "beep beep" in a video I chuckle. I hate that sound...any idea how to loose it???

[chevy55]

Thanks Mike & Dan!

I don't know how to get rid of that damn beep..I didn't see no speaker in it when I cracked it open but it might have one I didn't look that hard for it....Might put all my free time in tonight to have another look around for it, once the kids go to bed


Edit: found the speaker

Its on the same board as the screen...

[MikeChino]

This thing is Crazy sick, i ordered a set of the tires to try it too do you have any updated video of it on the rocks?