It keeps getting better

[cutlaSS]

Thanks. I didn't have anything else but stock Panther foams, so I tried full foams cut to look like a dounut. Feels about right, we'll see how they perform.

[vulturebikes]

With the new menace chassis are you attaching the batt to the front links or chassis? I'm thinking about getting skinnier and 4 linking the front but battery placement with these little guys is interesting.
cheers, Wade

[Just Zach]

Originally Posted by vulturebikes

With the new menace chassis are you attaching the batt to the front links or chassis? I'm thinking about getting skinnier and 4 linking the front but battery placement with these little guys is interesting.
cheers, Wade

I've got it mounted on the links but it would be easy to mount to the chassis too. I don't have much room in there but there is easily enough.

[vulturebikes]

Did you choose one link or the other to attach the battery to, or is the bat "soft" mounted to the links to let them move independently, Im assuming your rig is 4 linked in the front. I think link mounted batteries is a good idea to keep the battery as unsprung weight, but connecting the batt to the links without restricing movement is my conundrum. Am I thinking way to much about this?
cheers, Wade

[Just Zach]

I'm 4 linked front and rear. I use a piece of lexan attached with zip ties then attach velco to that plate. It works really easily and if you don't tighten the zip ties to much it doesn't restrict anything. It moves so little that it doesn't seem to matter anyway.

[Just Zach]

I hope this pic helps with seeing how I mounted the battery. Also the new Losi Aluminum Mini T rear shocks I just mounted up. They are night and day better than the Integy shocks I was running. The only problem is they only come in packs with the fronts and I had to buy those too It was worth it though.

[Just Zach]

I haven't done much different lately, but I got a new pack for it yesterday and I love it! Its a new pack that Thunder Power is coming out with. 910mah, 20c Cont. Discharge, 30c Max. It woke up my mini crawler like a smack in the face

I was worried it wasn't going to fit but luckily it did.


The only thing I'm working on is a second set of wheels and different tires. I need to figure out a lower profile setup. The courses around here usually favor a really low rig that can sidehill and while this rig really impresses me how well it does sidehill, a smaller tire would help.

Oh yeah, and did I mension the Losi Mini T rear shocks are a HUGE improvement over the Integy shocks? Yeah wel just in case....

[JohnRobHolmes]

I will keep my eye out for that pack! I found some 16C ones, but no 20C yet.

I need new shocks on mine too. Those stockers are a bit floppy.

[Just Zach]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I will keep my eye out for that pack! I found some 16C ones, but no 20C yet.

I need new shocks on mine too. Those stockers are a bit floppy.

You should see some of the other stuff they have coming out, 30c with a 1350 pack. I can't wait.

I picked up a set of the replacement aluminum Losi shocks to put on my mini tuber. They are a great improvement.

[JohnRobHolmes]

Is the 1350 the 105mm long size though? They seem to have departed from the origional 1320 shape on every new cell of larger capacity or burst rate.

[Just Zach]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Is the 1350 the 105mm long size though? They seem to have departed from the origional 1320 shape on every new cell of larger capacity or burst rate.

The new 1350 is 18x31x92 Not short but on my builds that doesn't bother me at all. In fact I usually find it easier to fit a long, skinny one that a short fat one.

[4xFord]

Originally Posted by Just Zach

In fact I usually find it easier to fit a long, skinny one that a short fat one.

Now thats just messed up!

[Just Zach]

Originally Posted by 4xFord

Now thats just messed up!

I was hoping someone would pick that up

[4xFord]

Originally Posted by Just Zach

The only thing I'm working on is a second set of wheels and different tires. I need to figure out a lower profile setup. The courses around here usually favor a really low rig that can sidehill and while this rig really impresses me how well it does sidehill, a smaller tire would help.

Oh yeah, and did I mension the Losi Mini T rear shocks are a HUGE improvement over the Integy shocks? Yeah wel just in case....

Those Mini-T shocks are really nice, have you mocked up those fronts on the mini crawler? They are only a little shorter than the rears, so they may help lower CG without hurting GC too bad. Also have you considered wideners on the front end? Just thinking of other options if you are happy with your tires.

[Just Zach]

Originally Posted by 4xFord

Those Mini-T shocks are really nice, have you mocked up those fronts on the mini crawler? They are only a little shorter than the rears, so they may help lower CG without hurting GC too bad. Also have you considered wideners on the front end? Just thinking of other options if you are happy with your tires.

Thanks for the suggestions. As it sits right now I would he hesitant to just run shorts in the front. I've been trying to find time to try it but I'm probably going to try moving the fronts back a hole and putting shorts on the rear to lower it a little bit. I like to run more articulation in the front than back anyway.

As far as wideners, I'm at 7.5" right now, I don't want to go any wider. I really like my tires for bouldering but I think another set is in order anyway, I like to have options.

[doors4u]

Any updates on a vid. I would love to see this thing in action.

[Just Zach]

Just a quick pic with my new Mayhem White Lightening beadlocks.

I'll see about some video soon.

[Brandon]

Wheels look great. Love how it matches your 2.2

[Just Zach]

Just a couple of pictures on the plastic waterfall rocks in the living room

[yukon635]

Looks good man. What compound are those hammers? I just finished making me some out of some old M3 compound.