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09-28-2010, 01:01 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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|  Matt's Mini GC-3 Build
So my stocker chasis broke, well the shock mount did, what a bummer! :( so then i just went on to buy the GC-3 chasis  So heres the Beginning of the build, sit back, relax and enjoy.  So first i started off by tearing apart my MRC. CARNAGE!  Now this is really the beginning: 1. So i started off laying out all of the GC-3 parts and componenets  2. Attached the Tranny onto the Derlin Skid plate  3. Began putting the links together, i knew these wouldnt hook onto the rocks as much as the stocks lol  4. Finally began attaching the chasis together! TaaaDAAAA!!   5. mehh, at this point i got lost, and just hated that long instruction manual, so i just went with my ways! and the Rear wheel/axle/shocks came on   6. Vital part, the attachment and the bond of the Front Axle/Wheel and Shocks bring the crawler to life   Randomly put electronics to get it running.. Put my electronics on the top.. wow this thing still had LOW COG..  Articulation shot!  Current Setup: ESC- Stock Losi RX/TX- Stock Losi RX/ Spek DX3R TX Servo- PowerHD 180oz torque @4.8 volts Beadlock- Pro-line Titus 1.9 Weighted: Front 4oz each tire; 0 oz in rear Tires: Red Compoud Hot Bodies Rovers Shocks- Losi threaded aluminum shocks Future upgrades -Motor, thinking HH mini torque master or Novaks BL system -Servo, once the one i have dies out -homemade dig, removable for comps -Memory foams or better foams Hope you enjoyed this build! thanks! -Matt |
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09-28-2010, 04:19 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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Looks good. Your going to love that GC3. I've just had mine for a short time. But it's insane what it can climb.
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09-28-2010, 06:43 AM
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| Moderator Rule Breaker   Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx
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Looks good. Your going to love this chassis. If you still have the stock MRC stock sliver springs. Either add them to front or rear your choice, it help. I ran no pre-load on the springs. It worked awesome. |
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09-28-2010, 07:30 AM
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Now I just have to get it dialed in  | |
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09-28-2010, 07:33 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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But where should I put it front or rear?? Like I want a super good crawler out of this | |
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09-28-2010, 11:27 AM
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09-28-2010, 04:44 PM
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10-01-2010, 12:38 AM
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Updates: hey guys got a few updates.. no new parts or anything.. but, ive moved around the shock/4-link set-ups, and im still impressed.. Hands down, a very good chasis for the price! i think this chasis has already paid off the $70 even only after owning it for 1week! What a great job Gatekeeper Designs did! Reasons why its much better: -Able to sidehill a lot better than stocker -very adjustable -4-link set-up -can crawl most 2.2 lines and stay within the 2.2s... (stock couldnt even stick with 2.2 that easy -Can crawl up steeper angles (depends on set-up) -doesnt get trapped on skidplate like stocker (thanks to Derlin) |
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10-01-2010, 03:49 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Yay Area
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Nice dude. You are in Mt view? I'm in SJ. Where do you run your rig? I have a Losi MRC w/ RCBros Skulz V2 chassis.
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10-01-2010, 08:37 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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haha yup, near castro street. i run my rig at Linda Vista Park. want to meet this sunday at linda vista park, around 10-11? sickbtw arent you on the URC forum??  | |
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10-03-2010, 09:38 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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Update: I have moved around electronics, new lipo, new connectors!     |
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10-03-2010, 09:40 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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right now, im running: Stock ESC with TRAXXAS Connectors, and 4mm bullet connectors to motor Stock Motor 2s 1000mah lipo |
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10-03-2010, 09:44 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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| side by side: GC-3 vs Stock Chasis    |
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10-03-2010, 11:27 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas
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Nice truck my friend! once i break all my skulz v2 TVPS from constant rolls im gonna get me a GC-3! and nice radio! those are pricy! look forward to more pics!!! |
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10-03-2010, 11:47 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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haha dude if i were you just purposely break it and say it rolled over! haha you will be impressed at how well it crawls.. like with my stock chasis i tried crawling sections at my local area and it just didnt make it, or the torque twist caused the kit to roll back.. so once i build the GC-3 i went back to the same place.. it did the same exact lines, but even smoother and just looked too easy.. The sections i couldnt make with my stocker were now just a breeze for it.. and with the 4-link, rolling over is almost impossible! it just sticks to the rocks like spiderman! Haha the DX3R! well that was really for a future build of mine.. im planning on getting a MOA or 2.2 crawler, and add dig to it, so i have the DX3R at the ready! | |
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10-04-2010, 11:37 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California
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ahh my stock ESC took a major dump when i was crawling today.. it went up in flames and so i poured water all over it.   |
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10-06-2010, 07:05 PM
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Update!! Alright, so last night i ordered alot of stuff! since my ESC took a huge dump, which was enough to clog up the toilet  Heres what i got: RX-280 Slider motor Castle Mamba Micro Pro Castle 10A BEC Field Programmer should be here in about 3-5 days. will keep you guys updated! |
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10-06-2010, 07:40 PM
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| Gold Star Baby!  Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona
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why the field programmer?? do you have the castle link USB programmer? http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...stle_link.html here is the link |
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10-06-2010, 07:43 PM
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10-06-2010, 07:45 PM
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| http://www.castlecreations.com/products/field_link.html it says "But wait! Act now and we'll throw in Castle Link USB compatibility too! That's right, these cards are also Castle Links that give you access to the entire world of Castle tuning functionality." |
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