Harley's GC3 Mini Build
 

I always try to build my rigs with the best of the best. This build should follow that same theme.

Specs:

• Base - Losi MRC
• Chassis - Duratrax Gatekeeper GC3
• Shocks - Duratrax Vendetta
• Wheels - Vanquish Products (Primary)
• Tires - Hot Bodies Rovers (Primary)
• ESC and Motor - Novak Mongoose System
• Servo - Futaba S9551
• Batteries - MaxAmps 800 2s
• Radio - Futaba 4PK
• Body - Undecided

The axles and drivetrain will get the usual treatment of alloy upgrades for strength and performance. This will include lockers, knuckles, C's, steering links, CVD's, driveshafts, etc.

OOhhh Harley, we have some rims you might like :mrgreen: Not seen to the public yet. muhahaha

I'm doing the same thing, my build list is almost identical to what you have listed (G3, Vendetta Shocks, Mongoose, Rovers). We differ on the servo (Hitech 645), Wheels (Dark Souls), and Radio (DX3S). Also the standard Losi upgrades. Here are some of the items I also picked up you may be interested in...

- Duratrax shock mounts
- Lunsford Grinders
- RCBros Delrin Links
- Felsenfest MRC Zero Ackermann Knuckles
- Nova's 1.9 Single Stage Foams

The biggest sticking point for me was what to do about the steering/servo links. I finally decided that I will make my own using 1/4" Delrin Rods, Traxxas Rod Ends (1942), ProTek 5/8" Set Screws (9006), and a Dubro 4-40 Tap & Drill Set. I am waiting for the knuckles to come in from Germany, once they arrive I will update my build thread.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that I'm considering the ProLine Rockstar body. It just looks cool, I'm just not sure if it is a good comp crawler body.

That's not fair to brag and not give us any info! :-(

Do you meant Futaba S9951? I Binged Hitec S9551 and could not find any info, but Futaba showed up a couple of times.

I have to say I do not get the new Vendetta shocks trend at all. But I will surely be watching this build. Are you going to do a BTA steering setup?

Your too far ahead. In harley's build thread's that won't happen till atleast the 10th page :lol:

I'm ready anytime Jim. I'll bug you about them later today :lol:

I ran the Dark Soul wheels on my last mini, not a bad wheel. I have thought about the Felenfest knuckles, just haven't made a decision on some of those small parts yet.



I indeed meant the FUTBABA S9551. (My bad)

http://www.futaba-rc.com/servos/spec...s-futm0661.jpg

It is a standard size servo except for the fact that it is shallow. It is also VERY fast compared to most servos, transit time of .11 sec at 6.0 volts. This should open up a few possible options 8)

Also, if you ever get a chance to snag the Vendetta shocks and use them compared to the Losi versions then you will understand. They are butter smooth and........................HOLD FREAKING FLUID. All in all, just a much nicer shock than anything else available.


Hey! I resemble that remark....

Sweet!!! another 30 page 400post 20,000 view build thread:mrgreen:.


Meant as a compliment. This should be a great build as all of your others are. Can't wait to see what goodies you come up with"thumbsup"

AND EVERY WORD OF IT IS TECH! Bwahahahah! :mrgreen:

In thanks for the chance....

Hopefully with this build and being able to run 3s will change your view on mini's.

and just when i am gettin ready to order some of your wheels now i gotta wait

i agree on the vendettas i was thinking the same about the trend but when i got my gc3 i went ahead and bought the shocks also and wow are they nice

I will definitely try the 3s in there, but that Mongoose already seems pretty speedy :mrgreen: My problem before was that chassis that I was running.

Ah don't wait......just get 2 sets :mrgreen:

The shock selection for the mini's were always something that really bugged me before. I am really glad the Vendetta stuff popped up as an option.

oh great, you been peaking over my shoulder Josh? I've got darn near the same setup, had it as a roller now for almost a month..........trying to figure out a trick bta steer link for my felsenfest knuckles.

i like that shallow servo you've got, whats the torque specs?

I'm gun'n for you this year! :twisted:

Yes, I am hoping this servo allows me to get a BTA setup going. May have to make a custom upper link/servo mount.

Torque on the servo is about 125 oz/in I believe. I want it because it is fast and light, slow steering speed always pisses me off with the mini's.

Just get ready for this year, I'll be practicing :)

I wasn't too impressed when you messing with it lastyear @ ECC.

Yeah, after ECC I put the truck up and never drove it again. I would not recommend that chassis again after getting that much drivetime on it.

The GC3 just feels more like a 2.2 rig to me. Much more planted, better suspension geometry, better forward traction (granted tires changed a lot in a short time).

What chassis was it?

http://shop.graupner.de/webuerp/serv...11&language=en
may work too

That doesn't look too bad. Speed is a little slower, .11 sec @ 40 Degrees vs .11 sec @ 60 degrees. However, I only run Futaba servos in all my rigs :mrgreen: They haven't let me down yet.

Evidently I need to look at getting a set of your knuckles it sounds like "thumbsup"