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dezfan · 11-13-2008, 06:40 PM

So, I picked up a pair of TLT axles w/ the intention of building myself a 1.9er for the new comp class. After messing w/ them and some 0 offset wheels, I just couldn't get them under the legal width limit and I wasn't to keen on the idea of cutting the CVDs or the SS solid axles to narrow them.

So I did some horse trading and picked up a used Losi MRC to use as my base.

After it came in, I give the rig a once over to see just what all the excitement has been about w/ these little rigs. I have to say, I was fairly impressed w/ the rig. But, I could see that Losi had left a lot on the table in the performance department and I started to formulate my plan to transform the sedate little crawler into a snarling comp rig.

First I contacted K9 and picked up one of his limited edition Lap Dog chassis, I then dug through my parts bin and dug up a new more potent motor, I found an Axial servo plate and mounted up a new Hitec 645MG to replace the stock servo which is inadequate for hard core comp use. I proceeded to convert the stock wheels into bead-locks and cut down a set of 2.2 Panther Cougars into 1.9s. The Cougars are just about 4 inches tall. I used some 2 stage foams meant for a 2.2 buggy and added 3 ozs to each front wheel.

With the chassis, motor, steering, and traction department squared away, I dug up a set of 3Racing MLST shocks to use. Several others have used these shocks and I really like them. They lowered the ride height and reduced the articulation over the stock shocks, plus w/ their shorter length, they help to lower the ride height and help compensate for the added height the Panthers added.

Once my Lap Dog arrived, I did a preliminary build. The full size servo reduces the amount of room available up front, so I ordered a nice small 2S 800mah lipo to sit on the front links. I mounted the Rx on the rear links and the ESC ended up on the rear axles. Not sure if everything will stay in it's current location or not.

After a little test run, the added traction of the Panthers and the new power from the motor was to much for the tranny and I rounded off the plastic diff locking keys. I have it tore down and I have parts on order. I hope to upgrade to metal gears in the tranny and the axles soon.

Anyways, that's were I'm at on this build. I'm waiting on parts at the moment so I'm waiting to tear it down for the final build.

Couple of quick pics.

ctrwannabe · 11-13-2008, 06:51 PM

looks cool man, i saw someone on here make new lockers after stipping theres out of some sheet metal or something , maybe you could do the same so you dont have to wait, anyways looks good , i think i might cut down my panthers as well or opt for the blue claws just donno yet...

dezfan · 11-13-2008, 06:53 PM

Panthers FTW!

ctrwannabe · 11-13-2008, 06:57 PM

i know, i know but then my 2.2 dosent have tires :womp: so are the cut down panthers all about foam set up like the 2.2's?

dezfan · 11-13-2008, 07:03 PM

I'll let you know when I get more than 15 minutes of run time on them.

ctrwannabe · 11-13-2008, 07:15 PM

lol sounds good man, sucks it stripped out on you

run2jeepn · 11-13-2008, 07:29 PM

I like it....

JOOTZ · 11-13-2008, 07:45 PM

that looks to be a very capable rig your building. keep us posted.

R/C Crawler · 11-13-2008, 08:25 PM

Looks great

samb. · 11-13-2008, 10:09 PM

nice rig so far minus the stripped gears

and minus the cut panthers, i know they work i just cant stand hte way they look cut like that

dezfan · 11-13-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by run2jeepn

I like it....

Thanks boss.

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Originally Posted by JOOTZ

that looks to be a very capable rig your building. keep us posted.

Thanks, it was pulling some pretty sweet lines before the tranny let go.

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Originally Posted by R/C Crawler

Looks great

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by samb.

nice rig so far minus the stripped gears

and minus the cut panthers, i know they work i just cant stand hte way they look cut like that

Thanks, the looks of the tire are low on my priority list.

Plus I love crawling past all of the rigs w/ pretty tires.

Inclodneato · 11-13-2008, 10:27 PM

haha man that is lookinperty sweet, you gonna throw some paint on er or no?

dezfan · 11-13-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Inclodneato

haha man that is lookinperty sweet, you gonna throw some paint on er or no?

The chassis will be blued.

I'll cut and paint panels, haven't settled on a scheme just yet.

JatoTheRipper · 11-14-2008, 12:47 AM

I like everything except for the stance in the second photo. It sits lower in the back. It looks like you need shorter shocks up front. The oversize tires look cool. I'm sure it will rock (no pun intended) when you get it up and running again. Nice job!

dezfan · 11-14-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I like everything except for the stance in the second photo. It sits lower in the back. It looks like you need shorter shocks up front. The oversize tires look cool. I'm sure it will rock (no pun intended) when you get it up and running again. Nice job!

Yeah, I noticed the stance, I'll get that squared away on the final build.

dezrik · 11-15-2008, 07:59 PM

I knew, my old mrc would show up in a build thread, I see you received that 645mg

dezfan · 11-15-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dezrik

I knew, my old mrc would show up in a build thread, I see you received that 645mg

Yes sir, thanks!

But now I'm going to have to buy another MRC, I've having to much fun to let my boy have it!

How's the Scorpion doing?

dezrik · 11-15-2008, 08:07 PM

Its dissassembled on the workbench recieving an upgrade (stripped the tranny gears?!?!?! with that 55t on 8Cells), Mounting up a new set of wheels and 2 new Panther cougars (ripped both rear ones in a bind). GC-1 Chassis is AWESOME.

dezfan · 11-15-2008, 11:03 PM

Odd that we both had tranny issues?:?

CrawlerGraphics · 11-16-2008, 12:09 AM

Lookin' good Dez...

11-13-2008, 06:40 PM	#1
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Little So, I picked up a pair of TLT axles w/ the intention of building myself a 1.9er for the new comp class. After messing w/ them and some 0 offset wheels, I just couldn't get them under the legal width limit and I wasn't to keen on the idea of cutting the CVDs or the SS solid axles to narrow them. So I did some horse trading and picked up a used Losi MRC to use as my base. After it came in, I give the rig a once over to see just what all the excitement has been about w/ these little rigs. I have to say, I was fairly impressed w/ the rig. But, I could see that Losi had left a lot on the table in the performance department and I started to formulate my plan to transform the sedate little crawler into a snarling comp rig. First I contacted K9 and picked up one of his limited edition Lap Dog chassis, I then dug through my parts bin and dug up a new more potent motor, I found an Axial servo plate and mounted up a new Hitec 645MG to replace the stock servo which is inadequate for hard core comp use. I proceeded to convert the stock wheels into bead-locks and cut down a set of 2.2 Panther Cougars into 1.9s. The Cougars are just about 4 inches tall. I used some 2 stage foams meant for a 2.2 buggy and added 3 ozs to each front wheel. With the chassis, motor, steering, and traction department squared away, I dug up a set of 3Racing MLST shocks to use. Several others have used these shocks and I really like them. They lowered the ride height and reduced the articulation over the stock shocks, plus w/ their shorter length, they help to lower the ride height and help compensate for the added height the Panthers added. Once my Lap Dog arrived, I did a preliminary build. The full size servo reduces the amount of room available up front, so I ordered a nice small 2S 800mah lipo to sit on the front links. I mounted the Rx on the rear links and the ESC ended up on the rear axles. Not sure if everything will stay in it's current location or not. After a little test run, the added traction of the Panthers and the new power from the motor was to much for the tranny and I rounded off the plastic diff locking keys. I have it tore down and I have parts on order. I hope to upgrade to metal gears in the tranny and the axles soon. Anyways, that's were I'm at on this build. I'm waiting on parts at the moment so I'm waiting to tear it down for the final build. Couple of quick pics.

11-13-2008, 06:51 PM	#2
ctrwannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,093	looks cool man, i saw someone on here make new lockers after stipping theres out of some sheet metal or something , maybe you could do the same so you dont have to wait, anyways looks good , i think i might cut down my panthers as well or opt for the blue claws just donno yet...

11-13-2008, 06:53 PM	#3
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Panthers FTW!

11-13-2008, 06:57 PM	#4
ctrwannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,093	i know, i know but then my 2.2 dosent have tires :womp: so are the cut down panthers all about foam set up like the 2.2's?

11-13-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	I'll let you know when I get more than 15 minutes of run time on them.

11-13-2008, 07:15 PM	#6
ctrwannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,093	lol sounds good man, sucks it stripped out on you

11-13-2008, 07:29 PM	#7
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	I like it....

11-13-2008, 07:45 PM	#8
JOOTZ RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,317	that looks to be a very capable rig your building. keep us posted.

11-13-2008, 08:25 PM	#9
R/C Crawler Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CHemical City, Michigan Posts: 16	Looks great

11-13-2008, 10:09 PM	#10
samb. Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: louisville, Ky Posts: 77	nice rig so far minus the stripped gears and minus the cut panthers, i know they work i just cant stand hte way they look cut like that

11-13-2008, 10:27 PM	#12
Inclodneato Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie AB Posts: 243	haha man that is lookinperty sweet, you gonna throw some paint on er or no?

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11-14-2008, 12:47 AM	#14
JatoTheRipper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA Posts: 13,935	I like everything except for the stance in the second photo. It sits lower in the back. It looks like you need shorter shocks up front. The oversize tires look cool. I'm sure it will rock (no pun intended) when you get it up and running again. Nice job!

11-15-2008, 07:59 PM	#16
dezrik Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pinedale, WY Posts: 873	I knew, my old mrc would show up in a build thread, I see you received that 645mg

11-15-2008, 08:07 PM	#18
dezrik Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pinedale, WY Posts: 873	Its dissassembled on the workbench recieving an upgrade (stripped the tranny gears?!?!?! with that 55t on 8Cells), Mounting up a new set of wheels and 2 new Panther cougars (ripped both rear ones in a bind). GC-1 Chassis is AWESOME.

11-15-2008, 11:03 PM	#19
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Odd that we both had tranny issues?:?

11-16-2008, 12:09 AM	#20
CrawlerGraphics I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,023	Lookin' good Dez...

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