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Old 05-10-2012, 10:12 PM   #1
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Default a2hill's MRC Pro halfway built but mostly a wip

Just wanted to put my MRC up, ive just finished a few things

just got into it a couple months ago and now it has a hold of me

on to the specs!

stock chassis
stock uppers/lowers(those are next i think)
outboard shocks flipped
Infectious servo mount
custom rear elecs mount
HiTec-645mg servo
Novak Mongoose esc and 380 motor
a Lansu 3ch tx/rx not using 3rd channel(was used on other mrc with 4ws, but thats being turned into a bluetooth bot, so its been stripped)

running some zippys 800mah batteries and have held up well
custom steering link bent to fit around front of axle
custom drag link
ProLine Titus 1.9's
1.9 Chisels

thats really about it but..
i plan on doing:

upgrading knuckles to LCC and get weights
bomb proof mounts
replace/make uppers/lowers links
widen wheels
different wheels/tires

undecided:
Should i get a diff chassis
I need a new body, i dont like this one, but not sure what i should do

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Thanks for looking! I would love to hear some feedback!
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:18 PM   #2
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That is looking real good man. I would definitely reccommend the LCC mod with the bomb proof shock/link mounts. And as far as tire suggestion goes, I would HIGHLY suggest the hb rovers. You really cannot go wrong with them.

Keep up the nice work man
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:22 PM   #3
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ive heard recommended reddot rovers, is one better than the other? is it hb?

edit: all i see on ebay is HB so maybe im missing something

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Old 05-10-2012, 10:54 PM   #4
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The brand is HB (hot bodies), the 1.9 rovers only come in red dot compound
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:59 PM   #5
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AH, my nubness has shown itself. Thanks for learnin me Hittman!
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Old 05-10-2012, 11:05 PM   #6
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No problem at all. I will learn ya some more if you ever need help
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Old 05-11-2012, 12:25 AM   #7
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For the LCC mod, how is the steering linkage affected? do the knuckles extend away from the axle further then stock? do they shorten the link, not so worried about the drag link but the actual steering link. Hobby shop here doesnt carry them so ive only seen from pics, but hard to tell perspective i guess.
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Old 05-11-2012, 04:00 AM   #8
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You will need to make new steering linkage. The distance between the knuckles is further with the LCC mod.
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Old 05-11-2012, 05:39 AM   #9
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Looks really good, run it a bit before you make/buy too many changes and upgrades. One thing I noticed when I was doing my searching is all the different set UPS and tweeks. Look and you will find the top guys running rigs with almost nothing stock to Mr. Rubba who lay waste to the competition with a mostly stock MRC Pro. Drive it Alot then make the changes you feel you need. I think he even used the stock pro tires which work quite well IMHO.

Go slow and enjoy!
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Old 05-11-2012, 05:51 AM   #10
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Are you planning on comping this or is it just for recreational purposes?
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Old 05-11-2012, 11:08 AM   #11
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You will need to make new steering linkage. The distance between the knuckles is further with the LCC mod.
ah good info, thank you!
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Are you planning on comping this or is it just for recreational purposes?
Well mostly for my son, wife and i for fun. we actually do our own comps and the winner gets to pick lunch/desert spot :P

but... i would like to join up at least at the GTG that come around and be able to keep up. If there was more comps here i would try to comp, but for now no dice :(

Thanks for the tips! main thing i noticed is the weight in the front. the titus's have the 4oz weights upfront and brings me to about 7.5oz for each tire, but im wanting it to stick a bit better, so the LCC/weight mod i think will be my next upgrade. On top of that i want better wheels/tires which above mentioned the Rovers but i want better wheels first
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You won't go wrong with the rovers. I might switch to them for the added tire height. The stock pro claws seem to have plenty of traction but are a little smaller in dia. If you haven't already check out Rubba's MRC Pro build thread. Driving has a lot to do with it, the set up is already pretty capable.
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Definitely agree with ya there. Although, ive seen alot of videos here and people smash the throttle. i like it nice and slow patients is something im teaching my son as well
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Definitely agree with ya there. Although, ive seen alot of videos here and people smash the throttle. i like it nice and slow patients is something im teaching my son as well
That is my driving style as well. So my set up will be different than some others.
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crawling is part art and science, driving is the art and building is the science.

by the way build looks great and keep it up.
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I love that! Thanks for all the tips guys! ill post more pics as time goes by
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Do you guys know where i can find some extensions for the body posts? Not finding a lot of helpful stuff on the goog. ill keep looking..
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If you're just looking for a little length you could use longer hardware and use some washers to space it out so its longer.
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Old 05-12-2012, 08:40 AM   #20
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Ah good idea. Think I'm gonna use the extra pipe from the linkage and have it slide over existing post. I only need it for the front so I can mount a Jeep body for the heck of it. They'll be temp
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