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Phatmac · 01-20-2009, 09:27 AM

So clean! What a cool design.

billet works · 01-21-2009, 10:45 AM

Thanks guys, here is another short vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0o1Vh_bWXE I'm awaiting the new proto parts (hint hint Solomon) but man this thing is a blast to drive.

joemama32 · 01-21-2009, 06:46 PM

so what do you think you guys will charge fo this chassis? and is it going to be a production chassis or will you guys do just a limited run?

BILLYGOAT · 01-21-2009, 06:49 PM

well that rig keeps getting better. looks like your figuring out the set up fast . i have big hopes for this chassis. keep up the good work

billet works · 01-22-2009, 09:10 AM

Thanks guys, this is planned to release for at least a limited run and should cost a bit less than the Mini SS and you wont have to buy shocks.

BG, oddly enough, I have yet to change from my original setup. I keep going out to shoot vids and keep looking for tougher and tougher lines and somehow keep pulling them off...the vids don't do these lines justice at all

I'm just learing how to drive this lil beast and having fun doing so! Note the third scene in proto vid 3 (starts at 1:25 into the vid), the gap is to a point of the next rock coming towards you. The small part of the gap on the right side is 4" and the larger gap on the left is 8". Slowly sliding across is not an easy option, which makes this thing shine because when I grabbed a handful of throttle, it just lunged forward...no twisting, no cocking, just reaching for that next rock. My revised side plates should finally be here today...issues with the mail peeps. I will try and take some better vids over the next few days that will give a better perspective on what this guy is really doing. I'll also be taking it to it's first comp on Saturday (kidney stone permitting).

Don

mOOsE · 01-22-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billet works

Thanks guys, this is planned to release for at least a limited run and should cost a bit less than the Mini SS and you wont have to buy shocks.

BG, oddly enough, I have yet to change from my original setup. I keep going out to shoot vids and keep looking for tougher and tougher lines and somehow keep pulling them off...the vids don't do these lines justice at all

I'm just learing how to drive this lil beast and having fun doing so! Note the third scene in proto vid 3 (starts at 1:25 into the vid), the gap is to a point of the next rock coming towards you. The small part of the gap on the right side is 4" and the larger gap on the left is 8". Slowly sliding across is not an easy option, which makes this thing shine because when I grabbed a handful of throttle, it just lunged forward...no twisting, no cocking, just reaching for that next rock. My revised side plates should finally be here today...issues with the mail peeps. I will try and take some better vids over the next few days that will give a better perspective on what this guy is really doing. I'll also be taking it to it's first comp on Saturday (kidney stone permitting).

Don

sweet, def looking forward to this release

swisherteets · 01-22-2009, 10:57 AM

I am really likin this thing Don its very impressive.
DNA is really puttin out some great stuff.
I really like the outside of the box thinkin put into this design
what thickness of delrin are you using on this thing?

billet works · 01-22-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swisherteets

I am really likin this thing Don its very impressive.
DNA is really puttin out some great stuff.
I really like the outside of the box thinkin put into this design
what thickness of delrin are you using on this thing?

Thanks guy, it uses 1/8" thick Delrin.

Don

BILLYGOAT · 01-22-2009, 12:03 PM

stones are no fun,(ouch), those # make that gap impresive . i like the flat jump and sticking on that second rock. looks like its breaking in nicely. cant wait to do some testing of my own.

86jeep · 01-25-2009, 07:21 AM

Great Job Don, Not bad for it's first comp. He let me drive it and i think it's going to be the truck to beat. Cant wait to get one

.

JAM MaxAmps.com · 01-25-2009, 07:46 AM

Now that's impressive.

Jason

mOOsE · 01-25-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86jeep

Great Job Don, Not bad for it's first comp. He let me drive it and i think it's going to be the truck to beat. Cant wait to get one

.

nice, where can i preorder

BILLYGOAT · 01-25-2009, 08:59 AM

great driving don. congrats

i knew this rig had tons of potential. where you running the blue claws or the gladiators?

CD13 · 01-25-2009, 11:35 AM

Very nice,with the the size of that gap makes it even more impressive.
Stones now,man you have all the luck,I thought I had it bad

billet works · 01-25-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86jeep

Great Job Don, Not bad for it's first comp. He let me drive it and i think it's going to be the truck to beat. Cant wait to get one

.

Even better when you consider my nephew drove one of the courses for me since I was feeling a bit under the weather with this stone issue! Not to mention, this will still the first proto as I didn't have time to get the revised version done and setup in time. We were running the blue rock bashers and they hooked up very well. Later on I drove it on the 2.2 course 2...with exception of a touch at gate 6, stradling a gate on seven, and not quite being able to reach up for the finish gate...it made it the whole way through.

Thanks guys, we will definitely continue pushing on with design on this guy till we are happy...as it did amazingly well for it's first time on a course!

Don

getbent2night · 01-25-2009, 05:05 PM

...so whats this Brian guy running? I definately want one of these when its available. Great job!

86jeep · 01-25-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getbent2night

...so whats this Brian guy running? I definately want one of these when its available. Great job!

Brian did drive great Sat., He had a custom tuber. Eric and i had mini slingshots, Not bad three DNA rigs in the top four

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samdog · 01-27-2009, 06:19 AM

Hey Don what would you think of a cutting a center section out of the links and putting like a carb spring from a Car connectin the links back together just an idea. I think it would keep all four wheels planted. If i had the tools i would try it myself.

billet works · 01-27-2009, 04:32 PM

Might be an idea worth tryin samdog

ok, so here is an update. The new (final) revision DID eliminate all axle wrap. allowed a bit more flex, made it smoother reacting, and gave more upper link mounting options. I also narrowed the skid by .4" for my comp rig. This thing is an animal!

On to the pics...

I'll post up new vids in the next few days. I have been so so busy drivin this thing I forgot to set up the vid cam.

Don
DNA R/C

BILLYGOAT · 01-27-2009, 04:37 PM

looking good don, is that what i think i see in the last pic.

01-27-2009, 04:32 PM	#79
billet works I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 2,488	Might be an idea worth tryin samdog ok, so here is an update. The new (final) revision DID eliminate all axle wrap. allowed a bit more flex, made it smoother reacting, and gave more upper link mounting options. I also narrowed the skid by .4" for my comp rig. This thing is an animal! On to the pics... I'll post up new vids in the next few days. I have been so so busy drivin this thing I forgot to set up the vid cam. Don DNA R/C Attached Images

01-20-2009, 09:27 AM	#61
Phatmac Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SW of Cleveland Posts: 228	So clean! What a cool design.

01-21-2009, 10:45 AM	#62
billet works I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 2,488	Thanks guys, here is another short vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0o1Vh_bWXE I'm awaiting the new proto parts (hint hint Solomon) but man this thing is a blast to drive.

01-21-2009, 06:46 PM	#63
joemama32 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orangevale Posts: 17	so what do you think you guys will charge fo this chassis? and is it going to be a production chassis or will you guys do just a limited run?

01-21-2009, 06:49 PM	#64
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	well that rig keeps getting better. looks like your figuring out the set up fast . i have big hopes for this chassis. keep up the good work

01-22-2009, 09:10 AM	#65
billet works I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 2,488	Thanks guys, this is planned to release for at least a limited run and should cost a bit less than the Mini SS and you wont have to buy shocks. BG, oddly enough, I have yet to change from my original setup. I keep going out to shoot vids and keep looking for tougher and tougher lines and somehow keep pulling them off...the vids don't do these lines justice at all I'm just learing how to drive this lil beast and having fun doing so! Note the third scene in proto vid 3 (starts at 1:25 into the vid), the gap is to a point of the next rock coming towards you. The small part of the gap on the right side is 4" and the larger gap on the left is 8". Slowly sliding across is not an easy option, which makes this thing shine because when I grabbed a handful of throttle, it just lunged forward...no twisting, no cocking, just reaching for that next rock. My revised side plates should finally be here today...issues with the mail peeps. I will try and take some better vids over the next few days that will give a better perspective on what this guy is really doing. I'll also be taking it to it's first comp on Saturday (kidney stone permitting). Don

01-22-2009, 10:57 AM	#67
swisherteets Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jamestown Posts: 357	I am really likin this thing Don its very impressive. DNA is really puttin out some great stuff. I really like the outside of the box thinkin put into this design what thickness of delrin are you using on this thing?

01-22-2009, 12:03 PM	#69
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	stones are no fun,(ouch), those # make that gap impresive . i like the flat jump and sticking on that second rock. looks like its breaking in nicely. cant wait to do some testing of my own.

01-25-2009, 07:21 AM	#70
86jeep AKA 2G's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the wind blow's Posts: 750	Great Job Don, Not bad for it's first comp. He let me drive it and i think it's going to be the truck to beat. Cant wait to get one .

01-25-2009, 07:46 AM	#71
JAM MaxAmps.com RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nine Mile Falls, WA Posts: 1,229	Now that's impressive. Jason

01-25-2009, 08:59 AM	#73
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	great driving don. congrats i knew this rig had tons of potential. where you running the blue claws or the gladiators?

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01-25-2009, 11:35 AM	#74
CD13 Holmes Hobbies Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: No Where Posts: 2,751	Very nice,with the the size of that gap makes it even more impressive. Stones now,man you have all the luck,I thought I had it bad

01-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#76
getbent2night Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newnan Posts: 29	...so whats this Brian guy running? I definately want one of these when its available. Great job!

01-27-2009, 06:19 AM	#78
samdog Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stink Grove Posts: 403	Hey Don what would you think of a cutting a center section out of the links and putting like a carb spring from a Car connectin the links back together just an idea. I think it would keep all four wheels planted. If i had the tools i would try it myself.

01-27-2009, 04:37 PM	#80
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	looking good don, is that what i think i see in the last pic.

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