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Abavuso · 12-10-2010, 09:02 AM

Its looking like the projected price will be $35 Shipped. Im going to be doing some testing this weekend then once my tester has some feed back for me ill make nesicary design tweaks and then start making them available.

jebster · 12-10-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Abavuso

Its looking like the projected price will be $35 Shipped. Im going to be doing some testing this weekend then once my tester has some feed back for me ill make nesicary design tweaks and then start making them available.

ok. you might have at least one customer lined up already at that price!

jebster · 12-10-2010, 05:52 PM

so, i took some measurements off my maxstone 16. width between the vertical plates = 59mm. bottom of the skid to top of transmission = 52mm. skid plate mounting holes (center - center) = 7mm. let me know if you think it could work. a little modification isn't a big deal for me.

Abavuso · 12-10-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jebster

so, i took some measurements off my maxstone 16. width between the vertical plates = 59mm. bottom of the skid to top of transmission = 52mm. skid plate mounting holes (center - center) = 7mm. let me know if you think it could work. a little modification isn't a big deal for me.

Those measurments are identical to the MRC so it should mount up with no modifications.

Abavuso · 12-11-2010, 11:33 AM

Here's some pictures on the rocks... I have some short crapy video I'll post later... it's kinda tough to crawl on snow and ice covered rocks... The indoor place was closed today.

Abavuso · 12-11-2010, 11:58 AM

jebster · 12-11-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abavuso

Those measurments are identical to the MRC so it should mount up with no modifications.

great! i should be able to put an order in right around x-mas time if you have them ready to go.

Abavuso · 12-14-2010, 08:53 PM

So i wanted to be able to use stock lowers as uppers in the front as an option also, so here's what I did for the front plate.

I widened the holes in the rear of the plate so there would be no binding if both were mounted on the underside of the plate. I also added a variety of mounting positions for various length uppers to allow you to use stock parts or custom fabed parts to make room for your OTA or BTA kits...

My test for measurments...

The CAD for the new plate.

aaugman · 12-14-2010, 08:58 PM

I like it, It looks mean, I wish more guys in my club ran 1.9's

Jslick · 12-15-2010, 08:29 AM

Great job Adam, Hope I win one. If not I'll buy one.

(smack talk) then I can beat you with your own rig.

I am very happy that you have worked hard to get this done.

Abavuso · 12-15-2010, 06:38 PM

So far from what I can tell is that this chassis is going to work awesome on the rocks. but first I need to get some time to test it on rocks that aren't snow covered...

The eletronics fit kinda tight but not imposable. My recomedation is a CC Sidewinder or and Tekin, somthing that takes as little space as posible. I was able to mount my Sidewinder micro up under the front nose and put the small lipo in the cab. Of you could always mount the ESC in the cab and the small lipo on the rear axle plate.

I found the easiest way to fit the eletrinics in was to wire it up with the roof brace removed and shock plates out of the truck. I really like the way the shock plate's enable you to have lots of ability to zip down wires and such to keep it clean.

The request is out the the shop so I'll have an Idea soon as to when these bad boys will be in stock.

Stay tuned...

Abavuso · 12-15-2010, 09:56 PM

So from my first initial test, I've found that if I raise the rear links on the back axle 6mm and stock lowers in the front for uppers mounted in the front edge of the servo plate. it will allow you to crawl 55 degrees on the traction board before the right front wheel slightly lifts. Now it's time to lower the uppers in the chassis side for a test to see how that makes it work.

Current Location on the chassis side.

Tin Soldier · 12-15-2010, 10:26 PM

Man, I am going to need to order like 4 or 5 of them for my army of MRCs that the kids have. I really should get around to putting in the metal lockers in the rest of them. :-)

Abavuso · 12-17-2010, 08:14 PM

Cant wait to get back from this buisness trip sunday... I need to do some more testing.

jebster · 12-18-2010, 07:04 AM

what size holes (M2, M2.5, M3?) are the link mounting points on the chassis? for my exceed maxstone 16 i'm planning on changing up the link geometry and will probably need some new ball ends. want to get the size that will work with this chassis.

Abavuso · 12-18-2010, 07:55 PM

Link holes are set for 3 mm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jebster

what size holes (M2, M2.5, M3?) are the link mounting points on the chassis? for my exceed maxstone 16 i'm planning on changing up the link geometry and will probably need some new ball ends. want to get the size that will work with this chassis.

Abavuso · 12-18-2010, 10:09 PM

Link holes are set for 3 mm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jebster

what size holes (M2, M2.5, M3?) are the link mounting points on the chassis? for my exceed maxstone 16 i'm planning on changing up the link geometry and will probably need some new ball ends. want to get the size that will work with this chassis.

jebster · 12-19-2010, 07:18 AM

does that include the lower (stock) links? i know you mentioned using traxxas ball ends for the uppers but do the lowers use the original M2 ball ends?

i'm excited about my son opening his x-mas present so i, i mean he, can start modifying it with things like the MVP chassis!

Abavuso · 12-19-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jebster

does that include the lower (stock) links? i know you mentioned using traxxas ball ends for the uppers but do the lowers use the original M2 ball ends?

i'm excited about my son opening his x-mas present so i, i mean he, can start modifying it with things like the MVP chassis!

Use the stock lowers (2.5mm I think) and 3mm hardware for the uppers.

jebster · 12-19-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Abavuso

Use the stock lowers (2.5mm I think) and 3mm hardware for the uppers.

ok. i'm heading to the hobby store today to start stocking up on parts i'll need to convert over to the mvp.

i am thinking about fabricating a new transmission skid plate. i'd like to bring the lower links at the chassis end towards the center (like the xr10). hoping to get a little more steering angle out and i need to get the lowers pulled in some. as far as material goes i've seen people use cutting boards, which is a cheap option. i don't have any derlin sheet laying around.

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12-10-2010, 09:02 AM	#61
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	Projected Price Its looking like the projected price will be $35 Shipped. Im going to be doing some testing this weekend then once my tester has some feed back for me ill make nesicary design tweaks and then start making them available.

12-11-2010, 11:33 AM	#65
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	Pictures on the Rocks Here's some pictures on the rocks... I have some short crapy video I'll post later... it's kinda tough to crawl on snow and ice covered rocks... The indoor place was closed today.

12-11-2010, 11:58 AM	#66
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	Video

12-14-2010, 08:53 PM	#68
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	Front plate changes So i wanted to be able to use stock lowers as uppers in the front as an option also, so here's what I did for the front plate. I widened the holes in the rear of the plate so there would be no binding if both were mounted on the underside of the plate. I also added a variety of mounting positions for various length uppers to allow you to use stock parts or custom fabed parts to make room for your OTA or BTA kits... My test for measurments... The CAD for the new plate.

12-10-2010, 05:52 PM	#63
jebster I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: The east coast Posts: 2,599	so, i took some measurements off my maxstone 16. width between the vertical plates = 59mm. bottom of the skid to top of transmission = 52mm. skid plate mounting holes (center - center) = 7mm. let me know if you think it could work. a little modification isn't a big deal for me.

12-14-2010, 08:58 PM	#69
aaugman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in my bubble Posts: 532	I like it, It looks mean, I wish more guys in my club ran 1.9's

12-15-2010, 08:29 AM	#70
Jslick I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stowe Posts: 3,987	Great job Adam, Hope I win one. If not I'll buy one.(smack talk) then I can beat you with your own rig. I am very happy that you have worked hard to get this done. Last edited by Jslick; 12-15-2010 at 08:58 AM.

12-15-2010, 06:38 PM	#71
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	So far from what I can tell is that this chassis is going to work awesome on the rocks. but first I need to get some time to test it on rocks that aren't snow covered... The eletronics fit kinda tight but not imposable. My recomedation is a CC Sidewinder or and Tekin, somthing that takes as little space as posible. I was able to mount my Sidewinder micro up under the front nose and put the small lipo in the cab. Of you could always mount the ESC in the cab and the small lipo on the rear axle plate. I found the easiest way to fit the eletrinics in was to wire it up with the roof brace removed and shock plates out of the truck. I really like the way the shock plate's enable you to have lots of ability to zip down wires and such to keep it clean. The request is out the the shop so I'll have an Idea soon as to when these bad boys will be in stock. Stay tuned...

12-15-2010, 09:56 PM	#72
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	MVP v2 & TT Reduction Set Up So from my first initial test, I've found that if I raise the rear links on the back axle 6mm and stock lowers in the front for uppers mounted in the front edge of the servo plate. it will allow you to crawl 55 degrees on the traction board before the right front wheel slightly lifts. Now it's time to lower the uppers in the chassis side for a test to see how that makes it work. Current Location on the chassis side.

12-15-2010, 10:26 PM	#73
Tin Soldier RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: RC Addict Garage Posts: 1,004	Man, I am going to need to order like 4 or 5 of them for my army of MRCs that the kids have. I really should get around to putting in the metal lockers in the rest of them. :-)

12-17-2010, 08:14 PM	#74
Abavuso RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,441	Cant wait to get back from this buisness trip sunday... I need to do some more testing.

12-18-2010, 07:04 AM	#75
jebster I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: The east coast Posts: 2,599	what size holes (M2, M2.5, M3?) are the link mounting points on the chassis? for my exceed maxstone 16 i'm planning on changing up the link geometry and will probably need some new ball ends. want to get the size that will work with this chassis.

12-19-2010, 07:18 AM	#78
jebster I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: The east coast Posts: 2,599	does that include the lower (stock) links? i know you mentioned using traxxas ball ends for the uppers but do the lowers use the original M2 ball ends? i'm excited about my son opening his x-mas present so i, i mean he, can start modifying it with things like the MVP chassis!

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