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LIKES2CRAWL · 02-07-2009, 02:14 AM

So no new pics? :-(

jeeper_05 · 02-07-2009, 09:10 AM

My build thread is brewing...

SeanWcom · 02-08-2009, 03:55 PM

Hey Gatekeeper (and anyone else really), what's your steering link setup? I'm looking to get rid of the plastic for something stronger. I've got a full size Hitec servo and aluminum arms ready to go, but I can't seem to find much info on the links.

I did find one vendor who had made some steering links, but doesn't appear to be taking orders... Can anyone point me in the right direction? Maybe some Axial links that will work?

Thanks all!

LIKES2CRAWL · 02-08-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanWcom

Hey Gatekeeper (and anyone else really), what's your steering link setup? I'm looking to get rid of the plastic for something stronger. I've got a full size Hitec servo and aluminum arms ready to go, but I can't seem to find much info on the links.

I did find one vendor who had made some steering links, but doesn't appear to be taking orders... Can anyone point me in the right direction? Maybe some Axial links that will work?

Thanks all!

Yes, I too would like to know this???

Gatekeeper · 02-09-2009, 08:08 AM

I think the rods are tlt steering rods or hi lift steering.I used the axial offset rod ends

up-n'-ova · 02-09-2009, 09:48 PM

i was wondering if you switched losi "blues" for the stock tires and wheels? i noticed you had them in the first few pics and later in the thread i saw the stock appearing rims(and tires?) what kind of foams you running? i know cutting memory foams is not recremended, but mabey for something as light as these MRC's? any theories? front and rear? any thoughts from the champ is worth gold to me!!!!

Gatekeeper · 02-11-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by up-n'-ova

i was wondering if you switched losi "blues" for the stock tires and wheels? i noticed you had them in the first few pics and later in the thread i saw the stock appearing rims(and tires?) what kind of foams you running? i know cutting memory foams is not recremended, but mabey for something as light as these MRC's? any theories? front and rear? any thoughts from the champ is worth gold to me!!!!

I have the LOSI blue compound all the way around I just put on the stock wheels because of weight to make a few climbs.The foam that comes with the blue compound is fine I have cut them in half but it seems a little to soft

up-n'-ova · 02-11-2009, 10:26 PM

i have mem. all the way around, i noticed they seemed a bit stiff. but still mem foam. i have tried both and the stock "blue" foams. the mem's seem good for the rear and stock blue foam for the front. thanks for the input.

billysnarf · 02-12-2009, 07:21 AM

I just wanted to say thank you for the mini gc2. I received it yesterday afternoon... The build went flawlessly!!. So narrow. Very nice work.. My rig is built and wired for action!! sorry no pics, my digi cam took a dump recently. I built using the losi shocks, fxr, losi 600 mah lipo, bec, hitec titanium servo, etc.. Im wondering what kind of belly clearance you guys are aiming for... Mine is sitting right now at just under 2 1/4". Hopefully get some time on the rocks after work today. THANKS

mrdrinksalil · 02-12-2009, 09:33 AM

Got mine yesterday too. Headed to Moab tomorrow for some 1:1 and wont have time to put it together till after. Thanks Austin. The price was right. lol

Gatekeeper · 02-12-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billysnarf

I just wanted to say thank you for the mini gc2. I received it yesterday afternoon... The build went flawlessly!!. So narrow. Very nice work.. My rig is built and wired for action!! sorry no pics, my digi cam took a dump recently. I built using the losi shocks, fxr, losi 600 mah lipo, bec, hitec titanium servo, etc.. Im wondering what kind of belly clearance you guys are aiming for... Mine is sitting right now at just under 2 1/4". Hopefully get some time on the rocks after work today. THANKS

That is great news ,I have limited my shocks with a 7/16 spacer to get my ride height down to 1 3/4

LIKES2CRAWL · 02-13-2009, 02:21 PM

I noticed you run your trany setup so the spur is facing forward, is there a reason for this? I thought it would be facing to the rear with the "free mod" for the stock setup, but noticed Tanis and SVEN run it facing the rear. So it must be personal prefrence. I have been puting mine together and am very impressed with how ballenced this rig feels and am looking forward to running it. Build thread coming soon too.....

Gatekeeper · 02-13-2009, 04:11 PM

It is just a personal preference I think I have swapped it and did not notice any change

Gatekeeper · 02-14-2009, 09:59 PM

some video

http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120877.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120879.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120884.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120886.flv

fixed13 · 02-14-2009, 10:24 PM

Yup, climbs like a mountain goat. Great vids.

rcjunky3 · 02-15-2009, 10:30 AM

nice videos i cant wait till the next batch is available

Gatekeeper · 02-15-2009, 08:07 PM

http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2150906.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2150907.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150909_01.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150911_01.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150913_01.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150914_01.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150914_01.flv
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150915_01.flv
More video

JatoTheRipper · 02-15-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatekeeper

I have the LOSI blue compound all the way around I just put on the stock wheels because of weight to make a few climbs.The foam that comes with the blue compound is fine I have cut them in half but it seems a little to soft

Did it crawl better or worse with the stock wheels? I would think heavier wheels would be better for a lower COG and more weight is better for traction.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatekeeper

That is great news ,I have limited my shocks with a 7/16 spacer to get my ride height down to 1 3/4

I've been thinking. We're all limiting our shocks and severly reducing travel. Aren't we reducing the effectiveness of the shock and potentially the performance of the rig? Wouldn't it just be smarter to get shocks with shorter bodies and let the shock have the full stroke? For example, if I limit the shock enough to have the links parallel to the ground I'm only going to have about 1/4" of travel and that would give barely any articulation!

Gatekeeper · 02-15-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Did it crawl better or worse with the stock wheels? I would think heavier wheels would be better for a lower COG and more weight is better for traction.

I've been thinking. We're all limiting our shocks and severly reducing travel. Aren't we reducing the effectiveness of the shock and potentially the performance of the rig? Wouldn't it just be smarter to get shocks with shorter bodies and let the shock have the full stroke? For example, if I limit the shock enough to have the links parallel to the ground I'm only going to have about 1/4" of travel and that would give barely any articulation!

Yes there is a big difference in the stock wheels and the vanquish product LH I dont like my rear being heavy at all ,but I like filling the front up with the slugs.
The shocks, I dont think there would be a performance issue running the shocks limited ,I dont like alot of wheel travel with a shafty

Mr. Ed · 02-16-2009, 08:00 AM

I must say what a great chassis! but...I 'm headed out to my 1st comp with a stocker and I know atleast one if not 2 of your chassis's will be there so thanks for makeing it easier to get my ass handed to me on a silver platter! I 'll just have to save up and get one!

02-14-2009, 09:59 PM	#194
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	some video http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120877.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120879.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120884.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2120886.flv Last edited by Gatekeeper; 02-14-2009 at 10:08 PM.

02-07-2009, 02:14 AM	#181
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	So no new pics? :-(

02-07-2009, 09:10 AM	#182
jeeper_05 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Prosser Posts: 1,278	My build thread is brewing...

02-08-2009, 03:55 PM	#183
SeanWcom Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Holly Springs Posts: 52	Hey Gatekeeper (and anyone else really), what's your steering link setup? I'm looking to get rid of the plastic for something stronger. I've got a full size Hitec servo and aluminum arms ready to go, but I can't seem to find much info on the links. I did find one vendor who had made some steering links, but doesn't appear to be taking orders... Can anyone point me in the right direction? Maybe some Axial links that will work? Thanks all!

02-09-2009, 08:08 AM	#185
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	I think the rods are tlt steering rods or hi lift steering.I used the axial offset rod ends

02-09-2009, 09:48 PM	#186
up-n'-ova Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chandler AZ Posts: 32	i was wondering if you switched losi "blues" for the stock tires and wheels? i noticed you had them in the first few pics and later in the thread i saw the stock appearing rims(and tires?) what kind of foams you running? i know cutting memory foams is not recremended, but mabey for something as light as these MRC's? any theories? front and rear? any thoughts from the champ is worth gold to me!!!!

02-11-2009, 10:26 PM	#188
up-n'-ova Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chandler AZ Posts: 32	i have mem. all the way around, i noticed they seemed a bit stiff. but still mem foam. i have tried both and the stock "blue" foams. the mem's seem good for the rear and stock blue foam for the front. thanks for the input.

02-12-2009, 07:21 AM	#189
billysnarf Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: dallas Posts: 271	I just wanted to say thank you for the mini gc2. I received it yesterday afternoon... The build went flawlessly!!. So narrow. Very nice work.. My rig is built and wired for action!! sorry no pics, my digi cam took a dump recently. I built using the losi shocks, fxr, losi 600 mah lipo, bec, hitec titanium servo, etc.. Im wondering what kind of belly clearance you guys are aiming for... Mine is sitting right now at just under 2 1/4". Hopefully get some time on the rocks after work today. THANKS

02-12-2009, 09:33 AM	#190
mrdrinksalil Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Dirty Dirty, A-Town, ATL, The A, Hot-Lana, ATLANTA GEORGIA Posts: 115	Got mine yesterday too. Headed to Moab tomorrow for some 1:1 and wont have time to put it together till after. Thanks Austin. The price was right. lol

02-13-2009, 02:21 PM	#192
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	I noticed you run your trany setup so the spur is facing forward, is there a reason for this? I thought it would be facing to the rear with the "free mod" for the stock setup, but noticed Tanis and SVEN run it facing the rear. So it must be personal prefrence. I have been puting mine together and am very impressed with how ballenced this rig feels and am looking forward to running it. Build thread coming soon too.....

02-13-2009, 04:11 PM	#193
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	It is just a personal preference I think I have swapped it and did not notice any change

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02-14-2009, 10:24 PM	#195
fixed13 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Cloud Posts: 632	Yup, climbs like a mountain goat. Great vids.

02-15-2009, 10:30 AM	#196
rcjunky3 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: barstow Posts: 1,303	nice videos i cant wait till the next batch is available

02-15-2009, 08:07 PM	#197
Gatekeeper RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: LRC Posts: 1,600	http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2150906.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=P2150907.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150909_01.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150911_01.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150913_01.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150914_01.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150914_01.flv http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/j...2150915_01.flv More video

02-16-2009, 08:00 AM	#200
Mr. Ed RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Old Hickory Posts: 1,137	I must say what a great chassis! but...I 'm headed out to my 1st comp with a stocker and I know atleast one if not 2 of your chassis's will be there so thanks for makeing it easier to get my ass handed to me on a silver platter! I 'll just have to save up and get one!

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