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Before I gonna throw money on new parts and project (regardless how much I want new toy lol)I have two projects to work on.I was thinking about retire my Sonoma body and put new less beat up body on my leaf spring chassie and build truggy on maclo's with 4 link chassie.But i can't let go that body.I will be posting pictures according to progress.
Cheers everybody.
Ps. That is a link to my YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUt...yAFE6P-WMZDWsw

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if you can pair the transmission from a trail trekker (or whichever of the newer models have the same transmission) with those redcat axles then you'll suddenly have a rig that can go fast. I mounted a brushless motor to it and ended up with this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoJweT8G_a0&t=4s

I think those miniqlo tires would make it pretty bad ass and still be grippy. either way, I'm excited to see the end result of this build if you do finish it. I love unique little micros.

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That's"stupid"fast �� o man my chassie and tires wouldn't handle setup like yours.I understand 3s is a main reason of that speed.I agree sumo axles and trans is slow AF I have upgraded motor in it ,still slow but torque enough to crawl nice.
Hopefully tonight I will test drive chassie check how steering working and from there I will start on body.Up date soon;)

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Great looking rig! I didn’t know you could get them to a more scale look based on the original configuration.


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Ty Mestapho.It is just beginning:)
I don't understand what you meant by original configuration but I bet you let me know.

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Ok my battery crap out on me after one year in storage ,new one is on the way and i have problem in transmission but i have brand new set of gears then it's no biggie.I was forced to direct my attention somewhere else and I butchered my beloved red Sonoma body.It is no return now!!!!I also installed metal drive shafts and they F....PRETTY!!!!

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I have a problem:( I believe because steering linkage flex between left and right side is different.Do anyone know what I can do to at least make that one side little bit more"relaxed"?
Link to video!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVaGcSI2EaY

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hmmm. not sure why you're seeing difference in the flex. is anything binding anywhere?

also, my guy was running on 2s. I'm scared of burning up my electronics with 3s. haha. I just used a cheap hobbyking esc and brushless outrunner motor and it barely even runs hot.

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Space this drag link up some. I’d experiment with 2-3 nuts worth. Seems like this is where you’re binding.
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I will check on it tonight.That's what i was thinking.

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It's alive!!!! I spent some time on chassis adjustments and now I'm 100% happy with performance.Still I need to fix transmission tinkering on body started lol.

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That thing looks really good! I like it! Can't wait to get back to working on mine

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Ty AnimalHippie and get back on your s...t!!!Because is so many good products on the market now in all price ranges people stopped building rigs.

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That's video from test run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au6fTmAlRdM

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Right on bro! Thing looks like it does good. Just ordered what I need to get one of mine going. Coming from China so it will be a bit before I start working on it. Prob order the stuff for the other one in a week or so.

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Awesome AnimalHippie!I will wait for you to share your journey.Don't forget to start new thread!!!