RCOG's MRC Pro

[RCOG]

Well I’ve stared at all the great build threads on this site long enough and thought it was time for my own. This is more of a built thread and my first crack at it so go easy. I wanted to build on the cheap for now and test & upgrade as I go so this is just a start. I already have ideas on some changes in mind, like outboard the upper links and centering the servo but I wanted to see how it drove first so I could see how the changes affect it. Oh yea I’m not new to RC but new to comp level crawling and looking for feedback. Hope this works....











Jeremy Big thanks for all your help.

[JeremyH]

Looking good! I am thinking of making a trip out to the course this Sunday if you are wanting to test it out...

[RCOG]

Originally Posted by JeremyH

Looking good! I am thinking of making a trip out to the course this Sunday if you are wanting to test it out...

Yea I was going to try as well but not sure if I'll be able to yet

Oh yea, to show my nooooobness I forgot to add the specs.

So,

Specs:
McRC Pro stock, mostly
Novak Goat System
Savox 4096
Added solder to front wheels for some weight
Rear bent links

That's about it for now.
Still need to trim the body and some wire routing.

[papabash]

Looks good so far, welcome to the addiction!

[RCOG]

Originally Posted by papabash

Looks good so far, welcome to the addiction!

Thanks, nothing special very stock for now. Being my first comp'r I really wanted to understand the changes I'm making and find "my style" and the only way to do that is to start fairly stock. didn't want to just buy and bolt on everything every one else likes. I would have 10 different rigs.......

[RCOG]

Well I took this truck out for her maiden voyage this past weekend and I'm very happy with it. This truck did very well for being as stock as it is. Other than breaking 2 drive shafts I had no other issues. The MIP's will go on before round two . There are a few tweeks I will make as well but aren't there always. Very Happy

[RCOG]

Well, after getting my OD (MiniRevo) mod done and a few other little tweeks I was ready to go test her out. The day started bad when I realized I had forgot my batteries at home but JeremyH hooked me up with one of his (Thanks Again) but after bout 30sec of crawl time I lost a shock end (Thanks to JeremyH & Michael for finding my shock spring and the CA glue).Repairs were made we were back on the rocks, Then 30sec into round 2 disaster struck

A bent CVD pin was the cause! Day was over......





I will rebuild this but seriously thinking LCC Mod!

Thanks again to Jeremy & Michael for helping me out, still enjoyed the morning Hows the ankle.

[JeremyH]

That's some mighty fine carnage!

My ankle hurt all day.......and I felt like crap the next day too. I guess too much hornet venom isnt good for the body.

[a2hill]

is there benefit for having esc on side like that? looks fragile, kinda scares me a bit. Starting off good though!

[RCOG]

Originally Posted by a2hill

is there benefit for having esc on side like that? looks fragile, kinda scares me a bit. Starting off good though!

The body covers it and keeps it fairly safe, the mongoose is not the smallest esc so didn't want to try to fit it on the front uppers with the battery. Made a mount for it that is secure, so far so good.

[a2hill]

Gotcha. i put mine on the rear uppers. Ive seen some say keep the rear clean, but im fairly new to all this and have def been bit by the bug so i tried it any way. With the outboarded shocks and a custom mount it fits back there nicely and doesnt bind anything. Im thinking ill make a built thread aswell either way, good stuff man!

[papabash]

Originally Posted by RCOG

I will rebuild this but seriously thinking LCC Mod!

Definitely recommend the LCC mod, worth every penny and minute it takes!

[RCOG]

Originally Posted by a2hill

Gotcha. i put mine on the rear uppers. Ive seen some say keep the rear clean, but im fairly new to all this and have def been bit by the bug so i tried it any way. With the outboarded shocks and a custom mount it fits back there nicely and doesnt bind anything. Im thinking ill make a built thread aswell either way, good stuff man!

I'm trying to keep my weight up front and run as little added weight (knuckle or wheel) as possible. Right now I'm fairly happy with my weight bias and haven't added too much extra weight stress to my drive train or servo.

Buying a star so I could post pics and have more access to the buy/sell & vendor page is worth it. Support the site and the site will support you!

[a2hill]

Originally Posted by RCOG

I'm trying to keep my weight up front and run as little added weight (knuckle or wheel) as possible. Right now I'm fairly happy with my weight bias and haven't added too much extra weight stress to my drive train or servo.

Buying a star so I could post pics and have more access to the buy/sell & vendor page is worth it. Support the site and the site will support you!

Im gonna buy a star, lady doesnt see point of it so i had to convince her a bit

how does your rig handle on hills/sideways?

[RCOG]

Originally Posted by a2hill

Im gonna buy a star, lady doesnt see point of it so i had to convince her a bit

how does your rig handle on hills/sideways?

It handles fairly well, I have about 7mm spring limiters in the front that help a lot. Still undecided on the rear, need some more drive time with it before I decide what to do. Every one has different driving styles so finding yours will help you decide what to change or you will be driving what's good for someone else.

[a2hill]

Definitely, i need to find some better spots near by. I got a cool wall in the back yard dont its not as rocky as id like, so i need to atleast get some material and make a little test area out back. well thanks again for the tips man and keep up the ghood work ! hope to see more soon !!!

[weavty1]

Out of curiosity, for the MRC noob like myself, what is the 'LCC' mod? Lol

[dunebuggy79]

LOSB2046 Rear Steering Kit: NCR, CCR - Team Losi, Inc. Cars/Trucks

Use the steering parts off this kit in place of the stock mrc!

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by weavty1

Out of curiosity, for the MRC noob like myself, what is the 'LCC' mod? Lol

Originally Posted by dunebuggy79

LOSB2046 Rear Steering Kit: NCR, CCR - Team Losi, Inc. Cars/Trucks

Use the steering parts off this kit in place of the stock mrc!

And you'll need the Dlux MRC shock/link mounts found here:
DLUX FAB | Products

If you are wanting to run the entire LCC shaft, then you will need to chop the tip off of the inner shaft and grind a flat spot on it so that it fits into the MRC spool.

[RickM]

I personally really like the inner shaft LCC mod. I know a lot of guys had issues with the MRC stubs but I saw 3 in one day at our club snap right at the axle ball. Went LCC and I have never been happier, and have a pretty bullet proof front end of this rig.