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limited77 · 01-30-2009, 01:51 PM

First off let me say thank you RCC for giving me a great place to get on and to clear my mind after a busy day at work. I was pretty excited the other day when someone on here excepted and offer on a trade of my spare Bully axles for a Losi MRC. I have been intrigued by the many builds on the Losi MRC forum, so much that I decided it was time to build one for myself. My goal here is to make a durable yet comp worthy rig.

Here is the parts list:

DNA: ASSASSIN 1.9 BEADLOCK LOSI MRC
DNA: RC Mini Slingshot Chassis for Losi MRC
TL: Mini Rock Claws
TL: 1 Pc Rear Hub, Alum/Steel Axle Set
TL: Front Carrier Set, Aluminum
TL: Front Spindle Set, Alum
TL: Front CV Driveshaft Set
TL: Threaded Shock Set, Aluminum w/Ti Shaft
TL: Mini Grappler
HR: MRC1000T Hard Anodizing Alum. Center Gear set.
HR: MRC25X08 Alum. diff posi lock spool kit x2
HR: MRC10W08 Aluminum Wide wheel hex MRC
HOLMES: TorqueMaster Mini
HITEC: HS-645MG
TEKIN: FXR
Spektrum: DX3R

limited77 · 01-30-2009, 02:14 PM

Stock lockers vs. HR lockers

Stock plastic lockers.

HR lockers installed and all plastic internals removed. Btw I had no issues removing the tiny hardware.

Here is a picture of the HR lockers seperated from their packaging.

limited77 · 01-30-2009, 05:34 PM

Here is a couple of pictures comparing the stock hex to the HR aluminum hex. The kit also comes with pins and set screws. The set screws are always a nice addition; no more loosing pins.

These will add approximately 1/4" overall.

finishline · 01-30-2009, 05:40 PM

looks like a really good start, subscribed to check progress

fixed13 · 01-30-2009, 06:00 PM

You are using alot of the parts that are on my wish list, looking forward to watching this and seeing how it turns out.

limited77 · 01-31-2009, 05:26 PM

So, I took my wife out for dinner and a movie (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans) today. If you have seen the other two you basically already know the whole story. We just got home and bam! 3 packages at my door. It really wasn't a surprise I was expecting them. Now that I am home I am going to try to finish as much as I can tonight so I can do a little testing tomorrow.

limited77 · 01-31-2009, 05:57 PM

Here are the CVD's with the shrink rap mod.

jimecm · 01-31-2009, 06:04 PM

lookin good so far

finishline · 01-31-2009, 06:13 PM

now its time to open all those pretty packs and start getting your hands dirty

CD13 · 02-01-2009, 01:35 AM

Man nice stuff,you are going to have 1/2 the truck left but it will be bullet proof

Sprint 80 · 02-01-2009, 02:29 AM

That's alot of great parts!

limited77 · 02-02-2009, 07:17 AM

My first oberservatios:

1) These shocks are not that great fit for this chassis; looks like i'm gonna just have to build a mini GC-2 also

. You have to llimit them to the point where they are useless or possibly go with a droop setup. I have some TL mini t shocks on the way to replace these with.

2) My main issue so far is the tiny hardware that holds the lower links on. The first time I had the mini out I broke one of the screws off up in the skid from a 2 foot fall landing squarely on all fours.

Remedy: 2mm steel rod.

lowridinjuggalo · 02-02-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limited77

My first oberservatios:

; looks like i'm gonna just have to build a mini GC-2 also

.

that w0uld have been ur best bet t0 start with man...

limited77 · 02-04-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowridinjuggalo

that w0uld have been ur best bet t0 start with man...

Me no comprende!

Anyways here is the specs of the new Maxamps 2S 1290mah lipo I am installing in my MRC's. Notice it is basically the same size as the 860 just slightly thicker.

1290mah Capacity
7.4 Volts
30mm X 49mm X 25mm
Maximum Continuous Discharge 38 amps(30C)
75 grams

lowridinjuggalo · 02-04-2009, 09:49 PM

[quote=limited77;1601892]Me no comprende!

u sh0uld have built the mini gc2 t0 start with l0l

limited77 · 02-07-2009, 09:03 AM

I fixxed several issues. I'll have some pics up later today.

BILLYGOAT · 02-07-2009, 09:19 AM

that mini slingshot is a great little rig. i just started a build with minilst rears and fit seems good. almost have a roller done seems to go together pretty easy. about like the 2.2 . ill keep chacking back for updates.

limited77 · 02-07-2009, 07:47 PM

Here are the updated pics as promised.

New skid from DNA. I used 2mm steel rod and tubing between the lower link rod ends.

I installed mini t rear shock with soft springs in the front and soft/medium in the rear. Ride height is at 2 1/8".

Servo crowned by Reign.

I tried to go clean as possible.

Some 5/16 fuel line and a pair of scissors.

limited77 · 02-07-2009, 08:41 PM

Some more pics with a freshly painted mini grappler.

samdog · 02-07-2009, 08:48 PM

Nice build

01-30-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	Phenom - Limited's 09 Comp MRC - (pics & video) First off let me say thank you RCC for giving me a great place to get on and to clear my mind after a busy day at work. I was pretty excited the other day when someone on here excepted and offer on a trade of my spare Bully axles for a Losi MRC. I have been intrigued by the many builds on the Losi MRC forum, so much that I decided it was time to build one for myself. My goal here is to make a durable yet comp worthy rig. Here is the parts list: DNA: ASSASSIN 1.9 BEADLOCK LOSI MRC DNA: RC Mini Slingshot Chassis for Losi MRC TL: Mini Rock Claws TL: 1 Pc Rear Hub, Alum/Steel Axle Set TL: Front Carrier Set, Aluminum TL: Front Spindle Set, Alum TL: Front CV Driveshaft Set TL: Threaded Shock Set, Aluminum w/Ti Shaft TL: Mini Grappler HR: MRC1000T Hard Anodizing Alum. Center Gear set. HR: MRC25X08 Alum. diff posi lock spool kit x2 HR: MRC10W08 Aluminum Wide wheel hex MRC HOLMES: TorqueMaster Mini HITEC: HS-645MG TEKIN: FXR Spektrum: DX3R Last edited by limited77; 02-08-2009 at 07:53 PM. Reason: informational

01-30-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	Stock lockers vs. HR lockers Stock plastic lockers. HR lockers installed and all plastic internals removed. Btw I had no issues removing the tiny hardware. Here is a picture of the HR lockers seperated from their packaging. Last edited by limited77; 01-30-2009 at 02:29 PM.

02-02-2009, 07:17 AM	#12
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	My first oberservatios: 1) These shocks are not that great fit for this chassis; looks like i'm gonna just have to build a mini GC-2 also . You have to llimit them to the point where they are useless or possibly go with a droop setup. I have some TL mini t shocks on the way to replace these with. 2) My main issue so far is the tiny hardware that holds the lower links on. The first time I had the mini out I broke one of the screws off up in the skid from a 2 foot fall landing squarely on all fours. Remedy: 2mm steel rod. Last edited by limited77; 02-07-2009 at 07:23 PM.

02-07-2009, 07:47 PM	#18
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	Here are the updated pics as promised. New skid from DNA. I used 2mm steel rod and tubing between the lower link rod ends. I installed mini t rear shock with soft springs in the front and soft/medium in the rear. Ride height is at 2 1/8". Servo crowned by Reign. I tried to go clean as possible. Some 5/16 fuel line and a pair of scissors. Last edited by limited77; 02-08-2009 at 10:27 AM. Reason: update information

01-30-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	Here is a couple of pictures comparing the stock hex to the HR aluminum hex. The kit also comes with pins and set screws. The set screws are always a nice addition; no more loosing pins. These will add approximately 1/4" overall.

01-30-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
finishline RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CALI "209" Posts: 1,970	looks like a really good start, subscribed to check progress

01-30-2009, 06:00 PM	#5
fixed13 Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Cloud Posts: 632	You are using alot of the parts that are on my wish list, looking forward to watching this and seeing how it turns out.

01-31-2009, 05:26 PM	#6
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	So, I took my wife out for dinner and a movie (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans) today. If you have seen the other two you basically already know the whole story. We just got home and bam! 3 packages at my door. It really wasn't a surprise I was expecting them. Now that I am home I am going to try to finish as much as I can tonight so I can do a little testing tomorrow.

01-31-2009, 05:57 PM	#7
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	Here are the CVD's with the shrink rap mod.

01-31-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
jimecm Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 142	lookin good so far

01-31-2009, 06:13 PM	#9
finishline RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CALI "209" Posts: 1,970	now its time to open all those pretty packs and start getting your hands dirty

02-01-2009, 01:35 AM	#10
CD13 Holmes Hobbies Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: No Where Posts: 2,751	Man nice stuff,you are going to have 1/2 the truck left but it will be bullet proof

02-01-2009, 02:29 AM	#11
Sprint 80 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Waipahu Posts: 426	That's alot of great parts!

02-04-2009, 09:49 PM	#15
lowridinjuggalo RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,405	[quote=limited77;1601892]Me no comprende! u sh0uld have built the mini gc2 t0 start with l0l

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02-07-2009, 09:03 AM	#16
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	I fixxed several issues. I'll have some pics up later today.

02-07-2009, 09:19 AM	#17
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	that mini slingshot is a great little rig. i just started a build with minilst rears and fit seems good. almost have a roller done seems to go together pretty easy. about like the 2.2 . ill keep chacking back for updates.

02-07-2009, 08:41 PM	#19
limited77 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ward, SC Posts: 1,108	Some more pics with a freshly painted mini grappler.

02-07-2009, 08:48 PM	#20
samdog Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stink Grove Posts: 403	Nice build

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