Locked Up's Ambush

[Locked Up]

"Pan down. I want ......"
Oh wait, that's from something else.




As a kid, I loved Stompers.
Power them up and they drive forever (in kid time) in a straight line. I remember running them down the sidewalks, through streams .... I think I had one that had flotation/paddle tires too?!

Anyway,
When I saw a deal on a Proline Ambush I snatched it up. I was somewhat expecting an RC version of that Stomper. Something I could drive across the keyboard and terrorize the cat with (but never catch it).

Reality set in when I opened the box.



The reality that I can't have nice things because of ... me.
Immediately upon opening the box my brain started troubleshooting the body mounting, articulation, weight distribution, steering throw.


I suspect I'll end up destroying this thing in an effort to make it bullet proof.




So, the battery is still charging and here is what I have found so far.


1. These things are small.
That is a 1.9 (not yet released - you saw it here first).


2. The body mounting system must be off from the factory.



3. I might be the only one that notices the servo catches on something well before you get to full stuff.

[Locked Up]

Body seems easy enough to remedy. The mounts are adjustable height and mine was set to zero so the velcro was not catching.


Easy fix.

Later on I might lower that and trim the body to sit lower.

Next I went after the rubbing issue with the servo.



After some mild trimming.


Not 100% stuffed but better.


I also removed the front internal springs because there was very little articulation.
I know, I know ... Stompers had zero articulation.
I only removed the front because I'm used to a softer front and firm rear... I blame my love of XJs.
Yes, you sick bastards go ahead and make that sexual somehow.



Ohhh ... the lights are green. Time to play!

[88gmchog]

and then the bright idea to go to hobby lobby and buy a model truck body for it hit your head....... oh no! lol

[eric113]

So lockedup rc micro beadlock wheels and steering links?

[Locked Up]

Originally Posted by eric113

So lockedup rc micro beadlock wheels and steering links?

Might have to.




Definitely have to find a new wheel nut wrench.
I tried to take the wheel nuts off and it stripped out immediately!

[spoo76]

Originally Posted by Locked Up

"Pan down. I want ......"
Oh wait, that's from something else.

Ok Booger. Lol surprised no one else caught that

[Locked Up]

One more poser shot...

[Locked Up]

Quick video ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFAAPUumbQ8

[88gmchog]

Small tip, if your going to leave the battery in t he stock location, 1/2oz worth of stick on wheel weights go a long way on the bottom of the cross member th hat the battery box is on. And there's room on the back of the servo for another 1/4oz.

It's really helped the front end stay down on mine.

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[mccollom405]

Got any updates for the Ambush Army out there?

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