I always start my builds with 30weight and go from there. I haven't reached the point on this build yet of playing with different weights, but so far I see no real reason to.

Great Build Dave"thumbsup" I look forward to crawling with you guys next year:twisted:

Thanks Brian! "thumbsup" I'm looking forward to it too!

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Nice build, which bolt fits the Axial rod ends, is it the tiny one for the lower links or the larger one for the chassis side of the Y link?

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Thanks!

It is the larger M3 size. "thumbsup"

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Thanks thats what I was wanting to hear, now I can order me some.

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Now that Christmas is over, I finally had some time to get back in the shop and get some more work done on this. Spent some time on my practice course, and I think I have it dialed in about as good as it's gonna get. I am really impressed with how well this thing handles; it will definitely be my primary comp rig. Anyway, I shortened some of the wiring, relocated some of the electronics, and cleaned everything up a bit. Also took out the BEC and ran the servo directly to the battery.

https://i.imgur.com/BSw95Ed.jpg

Got my aluminum servo arm installed, and made a new drag link. I didn't trust the plastic one to hold up to 403 oz of torque... 8)

https://i.imgur.com/nw83rt2.jpg

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Got some body panels made and painted. Nothing fancy yet, just some practice panels. I'll make nice ones when I have more time.

https://i.imgur.com/ndnfVCC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nEflXOs.jpg

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Looks very nice man... I like how it turned out"thumbsup"

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Looking great!

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Looking good Dave."thumbsup"

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Crap!!!

When you are all finished up with this thing, strap a 5 pound weight on top so I have a fighting chance! Good looking rig by the way"thumbsup"

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Thanks guys (and gal):mrgreen:, I appreciate the compliments!
Ummmm, sorry, but no-can-do on the 5lb weight, Tommy, I'm pretty sure it would put my rig over the legal height limit. :ror:

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You'd be OK, I believe there is a "minimum" height, you can go waaaayyyyyy taller if need be!;-)

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

BTW, great looking rig. And I was thinking a 7955 would be overkill......

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Sssshhhhhhh............
He doesn't know that! :mrgreen:

Thanks, and you're right, a 7955 IS overkill on these! I'm used to running 5645s, and they did fine. I just thought since I had this on the shelf... why not?!? So far I haven't had any problems getting it to go where I point it. :ror:

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Got a little bling in the mail today... some VP Incision Servo Armor bling, that is. Was gonna make my own but decided there was no way I could make one this lightweight. It is truly a work of art! "thumbsup"

https://i.imgur.com/OZujoDs.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Kv3yvdo.jpg

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thats a sweet lil' guard

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Lookin awesome Papa!

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Dave,

Great job on the rig, it turned out really nice "thumbsup". I can't wait to see it at the upcoming comp.

Currently what is the front and rear width of the rig?

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I agree, I'm really pleased with it and it weighs practically nothing. "thumbsup"