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RCROCIN' · 12-21-2011, 03:27 PM

Well My Mini has always been my most neglected rig so this year since my 2.2 is about as good as it will ever be I decided to show my mini some love. Improving the steering and side hilling were the two areas I wanted to focus on mainly. Also wanted to lighten the new rig a little. Here is what I went with for parts. The roller (motor installed) is sitting at 2.09lbs. My last year rig was RTR at 2.95 so I should end up a few oz lighter.

Parts old vs new

2011 Mini Juice - 2012 Carbon fiber Mini moonbuggy
2011 VP little Harry's - 2012 Dlux new wheels .5"
2011 Standard MRC axles - 2012 Dlux'd MRC axles
2011 Stock cvds - 2012 LCC inners with MRC outers
2011 micro sidwinder - 2012 Mongoose
2011 Stock spur Gear - 2012 HR metal spur gear 60t

Carried over from 2011

HB Rovers
4pk
CCBEC
Savox Servo
Losi shocks did change out to Mini t srings and Jeepindoug spring cups

Here are some pics as it is now. it is a roller I am hopping to get the rest done over the holiday weekend.

Dlux is the man his adapters for the LCC Cs and the link mount are perfect. I am really digging the angles here

What can I say Dlux again came through these wheels are spot on. I love the ability to adjust the hubs. Great work man oh yeah he also made the awesome knuckle weights

Here is my front and rear axle width OT to OT.

Gear Jammer · 12-21-2011, 03:56 PM

This rig is looking sick!

I'm in the process of building a Blue CF Mini Rockshow SS(build tread will up soon) and I'm also planning on Dluxing it out soon. I will for sure be watching this rebuild!

What hubs are you running front and rear?

Hittman · 12-21-2011, 04:04 PM

I really like this rig. The Red cf just looks killer. Nice work

DRCrawlGood · 12-21-2011, 04:07 PM

Looking good man!

Robotboy · 12-21-2011, 04:14 PM

Sick rig Aaron! The D-Lux goodies & the light weight should
make it a great performer. Kudos, get up some vid asap!

Krawler Konceptz · 12-21-2011, 04:14 PM

Love the red

Erik D_lux · 12-21-2011, 08:29 PM

Looks good!

FYI, you dont need to run the shock mount AND the adapter in the front. If youre already using the shock mount you dont have a need for the adapter too as it takes place of the adapter. I do like how you inserted a screw into the shock mount though. should make that setup much better. I know JeremyH had some issues with the shock mount coming loose when he tried to run both.

Edit:

Looks like youre running a pretty wide hub but your axle is still pretty narrow? Did you cut down the stock housing? If not, that could be a good idea if you wanted more scrub.

EvilTwin v2 · 12-21-2011, 09:33 PM

Aaron, looks great. I'd really suggest either cutting down those shocks a little or going with a slightly shorter shock.

Charlie-III · 12-22-2011, 06:44 AM

Great looking rig Aaron.....can't wait to see it next comp season...

RCROCIN' · 12-24-2011, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gear Jammer

This rig is looking sick!

I'm in the process of building a Blue CF Mini Rockshow SS(build tread will up soon) and I'm also planning on Dluxing it out soon. I will for sure be watching this rebuild!

What hubs are you running front and rear?

Thanks bro I am very happy with his products

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hittman

I really like this rig. The Red cf just looks killer. Nice work

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRCrawlGood

Looking good man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robotboy

Sick rig Aaron! The D-Lux goodies & the light weight should
make it a great performer. Kudos, get up some vid asap!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krawler Konceptz

Love the red

Thanks for the comments

P.S. Bob (robotboy) I didn't have the luxury of moving to Flordia as you did so as soon as it's not raining or cold I will get a vid up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Looks good!

FYI, you dont need to run the shock mount AND the adapter in the front. If youre already using the shock mount you dont have a need for the adapter too as it takes place of the adapter. I do like how you inserted a screw into the shock mount though. should make that setup much better. I know JeremyH had some issues with the shock mount coming loose when he tried to run both.

Edit:

Looks like youre running a pretty wide hub but your axle is still pretty narrow? Did you cut down the stock housing? If not, that could be a good idea if you wanted more scrub.

Everything seems tight so I will leave at is for now if I have any problems I will adjust accordingly. No alterations were made to the axles. I am running 600 hubs in the front and 725 in the rear. I have 460 hubs also I may test out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilTwin v2

Aaron, looks great. I'd really suggest either cutting down those shocks a little or going with a slightly shorter shock.

yep already ahead of you on that one. Just had them on there to see how it looked. your will see the difference in the next batch of pics. Thanks for everything Carey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

Great looking rig Aaron.....can't wait to see it next comp season...

Thanks Charlie Moto is creepin up quick and then March will be here

RCROCIN' · 12-24-2011, 10:31 AM

Well got the lil guy finished last night

I am pretty happy with how it turned out so far. I might be able to get some testing done on Monday if the weather report is accurate. I achieved my main objectives as you can see in the pictures I was able to reduce the wieght by .5 lbs. The steering is also much improved over last year. The side hilling capabillities look to be improved but I will know the anwser to this better after I test. Well on with the pics.

Gotta love the poser pics

Electronics are always a PITA on these little guys

Steering setup - servo horn screw is in now and it's awesome I caught some lady blowing her nose in the background

Wieght Comparison

RTR now

RTR last year

Hittman · 12-24-2011, 11:40 PM

Wow man this really turned out to be a sweet little rig... Nice work

Nik6189 · 12-25-2011, 02:48 AM

Nice job

Nik

rik · 12-25-2011, 06:37 AM

looks sick Aaron..cant wait to see it on the rocks this season

dstrbd1 · 12-25-2011, 07:10 AM

Is it just the way the pic is taken or is the rear wider than the front?

Looks good though. I love the mini T1E's. My build will be very similar with the D Lux parts, but I have the delrin chassis with the rockshow SS cab.

RCROCIN' · 12-25-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstrbd1

Is it just the way the pic is taken or is the rear wider than the front?

Looks good though. I love the mini T1E's. My build will be very similar with the D Lux parts, but I have the delrin chassis with the rockshow SS cab.

Yeah it is is slightly I have 725 hubs in the rear. I have a set of 460s to try I may need to get another set of 600s though.

dstrbd1 · 12-25-2011, 11:04 AM

I'm curious to see the width difference with the 460 in the rear compared to the front with LCC mod. Just trying to figure out widths as I will be running the same setup with LCC Mod and D Lux wheels. I like the front just over 7" and the rear right at or close to 7"

RCROCIN' · 01-01-2012, 07:16 PM

I was able to get out and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather today. We don't get many 55 deg days in Eastern PA in January. I got two packs in and I was very impressed with the performance. The dlux wheels are spectacular to watch looks like the wheel is floating. I like that these wheels are narrow also. The steering upgrads and clocking worked very well. I had zero push trying to steer. I shimmed the overdrive gear this time and it seamed to have improve how the front drove. The chassis worked awesome also. I hope to get out again before winter catches up with us. well here are a few pics and a I also got a couple videos posted at the bottom.

MVI 0658 - YouTube

MVI 0667 - YouTube

MVI 0666 - YouTube

T1DAVE · 01-01-2012, 07:46 PM

Awesome rig Aaron, Loooks like it performs well.

12-21-2011, 03:27 PM	#1
RCROCIN' Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lansdale Posts: 375	RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Well My Mini has always been my most neglected rig so this year since my 2.2 is about as good as it will ever be I decided to show my mini some love. Improving the steering and side hilling were the two areas I wanted to focus on mainly. Also wanted to lighten the new rig a little. Here is what I went with for parts. The roller (motor installed) is sitting at 2.09lbs. My last year rig was RTR at 2.95 so I should end up a few oz lighter. Parts old vs new 2011 Mini Juice - 2012 Carbon fiber Mini moonbuggy 2011 VP little Harry's - 2012 Dlux new wheels .5" 2011 Standard MRC axles - 2012 Dlux'd MRC axles 2011 Stock cvds - 2012 LCC inners with MRC outers 2011 micro sidwinder - 2012 Mongoose 2011 Stock spur Gear - 2012 HR metal spur gear 60t Carried over from 2011 HB Rovers 4pk CCBEC Savox Servo Losi shocks did change out to Mini t srings and Jeepindoug spring cups Here are some pics as it is now. it is a roller I am hopping to get the rest done over the holiday weekend. Dlux is the man his adapters for the LCC Cs and the link mount are perfect. I am really digging the angles here What can I say Dlux again came through these wheels are spot on. I love the ability to adjust the hubs. Great work man oh yeah he also made the awesome knuckle weights Here is my front and rear axle width OT to OT.

12-21-2011, 03:56 PM	#2
Gear Jammer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Granite City (Mt. Airy) Posts: 245	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out This rig is looking sick! I'm in the process of building a Blue CF Mini Rockshow SS(build tread will up soon) and I'm also planning on Dluxing it out soon. I will for sure be watching this rebuild! What hubs are you running front and rear?

12-21-2011, 04:04 PM	#3
Hittman I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burque Posts: 3,805	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out I really like this rig. The Red cf just looks killer. Nice work

12-21-2011, 04:07 PM	#4
DRCrawlGood RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amish Buggy PA Posts: 1,100	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Looking good man!

12-21-2011, 04:14 PM	#5
Robotboy RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the warmth! Posts: 1,163	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Sick rig Aaron! The D-Lux goodies & the light weight should make it a great performer. Kudos, get up some vid asap!

12-21-2011, 04:14 PM	#6
Krawler Konceptz I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Eastcoast CANADA Posts: 4,395	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Love the red

12-21-2011, 08:29 PM	#7
Erik D_lux Wanna get? Gotta want. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 7,052	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Looks good! FYI, you dont need to run the shock mount AND the adapter in the front. If youre already using the shock mount you dont have a need for the adapter too as it takes place of the adapter. I do like how you inserted a screw into the shock mount though. should make that setup much better. I know JeremyH had some issues with the shock mount coming loose when he tried to run both. Edit: Looks like youre running a pretty wide hub but your axle is still pretty narrow? Did you cut down the stock housing? If not, that could be a good idea if you wanted more scrub.

12-21-2011, 09:33 PM	#8
EvilTwin v2 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: EvilCrawlerDesigns@comcast.net Posts: 3,510	Aaron, looks great. I'd really suggest either cutting down those shocks a little or going with a slightly shorter shock.

12-22-2011, 06:44 AM	#9
Charlie-III I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA Posts: 8,314	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Great looking rig Aaron.....can't wait to see it next comp season...

12-24-2011, 10:31 AM	#11
RCROCIN' Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lansdale Posts: 375	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Well got the lil guy finished last night I am pretty happy with how it turned out so far. I might be able to get some testing done on Monday if the weather report is accurate. I achieved my main objectives as you can see in the pictures I was able to reduce the wieght by .5 lbs. The steering is also much improved over last year. The side hilling capabillities look to be improved but I will know the anwser to this better after I test. Well on with the pics. Gotta love the poser pics Electronics are always a PITA on these little guys Steering setup - servo horn screw is in now and it's awesome I caught some lady blowing her nose in the background Wieght Comparison RTR now RTR last year

12-24-2011, 11:40 PM	#12
Hittman I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burque Posts: 3,805	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Wow man this really turned out to be a sweet little rig... Nice work

12-25-2011, 02:48 AM	#13
Nik6189 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 206	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Nice job Nik

12-25-2011, 06:37 AM	#14
rik RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In the mancave... Posts: 1,038	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out looks sick Aaron..cant wait to see it on the rocks this season

12-25-2011, 07:10 AM	#15
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out Is it just the way the pic is taken or is the rear wider than the front? Looks good though. I love the mini T1E's. My build will be very similar with the D Lux parts, but I have the delrin chassis with the rockshow SS cab. Last edited by dstrbd1; 12-25-2011 at 07:14 AM.

12-25-2011, 11:04 AM	#17
dstrbd1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 699	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out I'm curious to see the width difference with the 460 in the rear compared to the front with LCC mod. Just trying to figure out widths as I will be running the same setup with LCC Mod and D Lux wheels. I like the front just over 7" and the rear right at or close to 7"

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RCROCIN' Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lansdale Posts: 375	Re: RCROCIN's Mini Moonbuggy all dlux'd out I was able to get out and enjoy the unseasonably warm weather today. We don't get many 55 deg days in Eastern PA in January. I got two packs in and I was very impressed with the performance. The dlux wheels are spectacular to watch looks like the wheel is floating. I like that these wheels are narrow also. The steering upgrads and clocking worked very well. I had zero push trying to steer. I shimmed the overdrive gear this time and it seamed to have improve how the front drove. The chassis worked awesome also. I hope to get out again before winter catches up with us. well here are a few pics and a I also got a couple videos posted at the bottom. MVI 0658 - YouTube MVI 0667 - YouTube MVI 0666 - YouTube Last edited by RCROCIN'; 01-01-2012 at 07:50 PM.

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