Dravpnir tries to build something small, again...

[winnerone23]

I just need to switch out the temporary panels for some proper ones and the mini will start it's journey across the pond


Say Whaaaat!? So not Cool!

Make him build his own Tobias! ;)

[Hittman]

Originally Posted by winnerone23

I just need to switch out the temporary panels for some proper ones and the mini will start it's journey across the pond


Say Whaaaat!? So not Cool!

Make him build his own Tobias! ;)

In due time my friend.. In due time

[Hittman]

Good grief man! It's been years since I've drove a mini crawler, but I know for a fact it didn't perform like this! This rig is absolutely amazing! Stupid stable, great clearance, great steering.. Just a great rig overall.. I can hardly wait for Vegas

[fshnut007]

I'm building mine rt now.

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[david511]

Congrats tobias for you 3°position eurocrawl
first podium for you??

[Dravpnir]

Originally Posted by david511

Congrats tobias for you 3°position eurocrawl
first podium for you??

Thanks!

Yes, my first podium. My usual goal is normally not to get last, so I still cannot believe this

The only sad part of the competitions were when some fishing line got wrapped around the rear axle and I had to remove it and that made me DNF on that course

Other than that it was only driver misstakes. As david511 got second place with my mini and Zarizi Tech got first place with Vätte (which uses the same parts) the rig has a lot more to give with better piloting skills

The mini just work. I changed out the rear spring to a pink one to get the suspension a little it softer, but I think I like the stiffer spring better in the rear so for 2016 season I will change it back.

Only changes made since it was at Worlds is that I moved the electronics to the rear as I did with Zarizi Tech's Vätte. That also made the suspension in the front a little more free moving.

The motor didn't feel as punchy as last time (or just my mind playing tricks on me) so perhaps it is time for some TLC for it. I got new brushes for it and I will see if that helps. Or perhaps go down to a 13T pinion instead of my 14T.

[Zarizi Tech]

Congrats chief for your podium! You drove really well in there, so it was well deserved!

[Cirederf]

Congrats again for the 3rd ! And thank you for all you bring in that sport !!
Glad to meet you there and hope see you soon .

[SilverRidge]

congrats! very nice machine!

[fshnut007]

Congrats Tobias

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[Dravpnir]

Nordic's 2016 was my first comp after EuroCrawl 2015. For once I actually had some time to run a few batteries with the mini to check that all was ok with it and it was. It is still the same as for EuroCrawl and I even didnt have to tighten any screws or refill the shocks... such a "boring" rig...


The first course (of four) was not a good one. I think the sun had gotten to my concentration. But Samu told me to shape up, and I didn't dare to disobey him...

The other 3 courses went much better and for me the results were very good. The podium looked unreachable due to the bad driving on course 1. "Luckily" Steinar had a bad course 4 so I managed to steal the third position

The results




One happy Dravpnir! This is only my second trophy and I really need to practise more to have a chance to get another one in Worlds 2016... Only things that worry me is that I got some new mini ideas I need to build...






Thanks to Samu there is even a video of one of the courses. Luckily not course one

[CM9000]

im waiting to see when these axles will be on your shapeways but im also waiting for a 2.2 sportsman concept with this design of axles....

[Dravpnir]

Thanks!

The axles will not appear on Shapeways I am sorry to say... However, they are up on my webshop now

1.9 Mini – DravTech


I have been sketching on some 2.2 axles too but that is something that is far in the future. Right now I am focusing on building up DravTech and some more mini parts.

[CM9000]

thank you kindly sir.

and yes I figured that out.. I thought they were not in production yet until I clicked on your link.

a 2.2s axle wouldn't be too hard. just need to add some material to widen the axles is all.

[RickM]

Ok. So you may not want to give away your secrets, but where are you hiding all of the electronics on your rig? I ask because I did order a new set of axles after being pretty happy with the performance of my Delux night crawler'ish rig, but wanting more bulletproofing. I know right now, I have my battery on my front axle and I think I have the esc wrapped with the receiver up front. We have been out of the game for a bit and I cannot remember.

[Dravpnir]

Hi,

I have the electronics the same way I placed it in Samu's mini. The battery sits beside the servo on the front axle.

[RickM]

Thanks for posting these pics. I looked closer at mine and I'm roughly the same setup, and it should work great with your axles.

[RickM]

Ok. So I have been working some with your axles. I am impressed so far. All is going to be great.

I do have a few quick questions if that is ok. I am going to be running the DLux knuckle hub weights. I am pretty certain however that my old wheels will not fit.

1. Anyone have any suggestions for glue on wheels with a large back cavity (hopefully adjustable hubs)?

2. I measured my setup without wheels. I am using the VP chub with camber. So my setup is really wide. I am going o be lucky to make it under 8" Is that normal?

[RickM]

Hey folks. I need a touch of help after scoping this build. I have been working with the splined axle up front and I am doing everything I can to get this thing to a width of 8”. I’m using super thin hex’s and road touring wheels and all. Is there a trick to getting this all dialed? Thanks.

[winnerone23]

Originally Posted by RickM

Hey folks. I need a touch of help after scoping this build. I have been working with the splined axle up front and I am doing everything I can to get this thing to a width of 8”. I’m using super thin hex’s and road touring wheels and all. Is there a trick to getting this all dialed? Thanks.

I'll help.. But.....
I need to see your setup and need to know what all "I am doing everything I can to get this thing to a width of 8"."
IE: have you shaved the hex area off the wheel and bolted the face to a Hub? Such as a SHIFT HUBs, from Lattice Innovations? You want the Slim Shifts..

Have you cut the C down, so it slides in on the splines further? Cut the splined section of the axle down, as much as you cut the C..
Which means, you have to shorten the axle shaft's, close to as much as the splines and the C...

Or.. you could simple buy the proper wheels, from Tobias..
Or.. Since you are using Dlux knuckles, you could run Dlux 1.9 wheels.. (I can't say for sure, because I can't see your truck and/or what you're working with)

What is your width, right now??