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Old 09-12-2017, 08:47 PM   #1
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(((Going to plop my project thread here if that's ok. I had a consolidated build thread on URC but that forum has since imploded.)))

I've been working on-off for a year now getting the Baja Rey more scale, and generally just more satisfying to rip around with. There's still things I can improve, there always is, but I'm pleased with the progress so far.

This is my most recent, pic taken at the day of this post


Things I've added:
Electronics
  • Futaba RX
  • RC Lights LED Controller
  • Front(Proline 6") and rear(custom) light bar
  • Ess-One+
  • HW SCT Pro and 3500 KV sensor motor combo
  • Integy motor dual heatsink/fan
  • Modded stock plug holder to TRX
  • Castle BEC
  • Some EMAX mini servos
  • Savox 1258tg steering servo
  • (Optional) FPV Hardware for Fatshark or Gopro
  • Runs mainly SMC 7200MAH 3s packs
  • Switches galore
Parts
  • TLR22 Servo Horn
  • Proline Powerstroke Slash Rears for front
  • Proline Powerstroke XT for back
  • Custom HDP front bumper
  • Custom front upper arms
  • Custom shock tower extension
  • Fast Eddie's Bearing pack
  • 10t pinion
  • Proline F11 Beadlock Wheels with STRC Orange Rings
  • RC4WD MT Baja Claw TTC Tires
Scale
  • Painted radiator
  • Hand made Cage mounted shock reservoirs (fake)
  • Hand made Shock mounted reservoirs (fake)
  • Custom rear dual stand-up spare holder and tank
  • Custom roof plate and rear light bucket
  • Custom thermo-formed and detailed interior insert
  • Custom made Knee-Up height Driver and Passenger with servo driven animation
  • Window glass with mirrors
  • Custom Number plates
  • Custom Window nets
  • Chrome Exhaust tips
  • Cage mounted Yeah Racing Fire Extinguishers
  • Custom vinyl decos from MCI
  • Dual suspension setup for rear and front
  • Custom painted Justin Lofton 2016 jimco body and front bumper plate (Thank you Barry Gamble!)


Thanks for following my build thread, I hope to keep updating with new interesting things I think of doing with the rig.
If you have any feedback, questions, or suggestions on what can be done next I'm happy to respond

Running videos
Split screen Cockpit Cam yard bashing

Tearing through a stranger's autumn cleanup in cockpit view... to Billy Talent

Slow-mo heavy vid at a favourite bash location

Attempting to race it with some cockpit view. Attempting...


Other images
A bunch of hobbies in one shot

The master CAD file for certain custom parts

The Guts fully exposed

FPV Velcro mount

FPV Bracket

Thermoforming mold for the interior

My old now deceased orange body. RIP.

RC4WD Baja TTC vs Stock size
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Old 09-17-2017, 06:03 PM   #2
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Finally after months of waiting I got the new side cage parts in to replace my old ones. They were the victim of several mods I have since abandoned, so the structural integrity wasn't the same. While I was at the shop I grabbed some other scale bits. Dual batteries, a jack, and a spare shaft. Also made some simple antenna and a push bumper setup, and redid the mirrors to be more proper by modifying some old RPM light buckets.




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Old 09-25-2017, 12:09 PM   #3
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Got my vanquish axle and aluminium steering parts in the mail. On my way I picked up a different camera and changed how the transmitter mounts. This one is way better at working inside the cab.

After all that I went to the KRC off road track and did some filming. 1.5 hours of footage to 10 minutes of useful video. I was up so late editing I slept through my alarm, whoops.

https://youtu.be/LYeyOuSDa00



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Old 10-16-2017, 09:44 AM   #4
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Do you notice the extra weight of the rear axle while jumping? I thought about getting the one from RC4WD but it's on back order. Love the paint job too


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Old 10-22-2017, 11:35 AM   #5
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Do you notice the extra weight of the rear axle while jumping? I thought about getting the one from RC4WD but it's on back order. Love the paint job too


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It doesn't effect jumps much, the extra spare tire and junk on the rear cage does though. However it does make the rear feel a bit more planted since it gives you lower overall COG. Just the nature of sprung vs unsprung weight.I would spring for the VP version over the RC4WD personally, it's a bit meatier and more importantly has huge output bearings.
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Old 10-28-2017, 10:14 AM   #6
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Just got my build featured on RC Hub, feels good man
https://rchub.com/fan-friday-feature...-by-pat-samson
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Old 10-30-2017, 03:29 PM   #7
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Awesome, I love that paint. SIKRIDES did one as well. The truck looks like it weighs a ton though. How is the motor that you installed. How does it compare to the stock one. I'm thinking motor and esc is my next upgrade


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Old 11-04-2017, 05:07 PM   #8
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Awesome, I love that paint. SIKRIDES did one as well. The truck looks like it weighs a ton though. How is the motor that you installed. How does it compare to the stock one. I'm thinking motor and esc is my next upgrade


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Motor is doing fine, I think the fans help a lot. Running 3s with a ten tooth. The KV is a bit lower than stock so it naturally runs cooler and more efficiently.

It absolutely weights a lot, around 9lb with battery. That's still not as much as the custom steel cage RC TTs, though.

I personally found the stock motor/esc to be fine, I just had this sensored Hobbywing setup sitting around so I threw it in. It's certainly a lot nicer, but more for run time and smoothness than power.
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Old 01-04-2018, 10:45 AM   #9
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Beautiful build!

Where would I find the dual spare tire setup? I’ve seen this on YouTube however couldn’t get in touch with the guy.
Thanks for your help.
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Old 02-05-2018, 01:54 PM   #10
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Beautiful build!

Where would I find the dual spare tire setup? I’ve seen this on YouTube however couldn’t get in touch with the guy.
Thanks for your help.
Haven't checked my post in a while so I missed this. If you're still looking for one shoot me a PM. I am the builder.
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