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05-14-2008, 11:13 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Upland
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I have that same body waiting for the perfect build. I may have found it! Maybe I'll build one of these myself. I have been inspired. One you get it in your hands take some detail photos so we can see.
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05-15-2008, 08:01 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas
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That is way cool!!
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05-15-2008, 09:00 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
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That is amazing. I'm speechless after seeing that work of art.
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05-16-2008, 05:28 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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I just got it tonight and let me say this is cooler than anything I have ever built!!! It is incredible...all the details. I can't stop looking at it. Suspension functions just like a real one. I jumped it a few times in my kitchen and it worked great. It's raining out so no outdoor photos yet. I swapped out the spares to functional high lift tires w/ stock car wheels. I plan to eventually remove the blue on the shocks and do a few minor little details. I have another new body coming for it so I will detail that up to be my shelf queen. Enjoy the photos and let me know what you think.          Here are a few shots with my FJC so you can compare the size.      And now for showing off the suspension!!!     |
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05-16-2008, 05:52 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island-Land of one batch of rocks in Sag Harbor and at least one fellow crawler
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That thing is just insanely awesome!!!! Good luck with it and you WILL have a ton of fun tearing up the dunes. If you ever sell it, put me on the list  |
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05-16-2008, 06:15 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa
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glad it made it there safely; i know you will enjoy it |
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05-16-2008, 06:21 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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To think, I almost got your FJ-40 instead  | |
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05-16-2008, 06:26 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Upland
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How about some body off shots? I wanna see how that suspension is configured. Nice rig you got there BTW.
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05-16-2008, 06:54 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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05-16-2008, 07:27 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here
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James or Slither...what is the rear axle and how did you do the IFS. I am building one now and was thinking Rustler fronts on a custom block to get the width of an Axial Axle...
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05-16-2008, 08:37 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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The rear axle is a hornet/grasshopper. Im not too familiar with either so I don't know if there is a difference between the two. The front from what I have read is a stock hornet with different knuckles. | |
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05-16-2008, 08:51 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa
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yea off the top of my head i believe kc used some traxxas parts to convert the front to hex drive. best to check the build thread on scale though.
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05-17-2008, 01:07 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: northdale
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X2 looks like it do the baja 500 | |
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05-17-2008, 05:24 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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Man thats hella Cool...
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05-17-2008, 05:37 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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Nice work!
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05-17-2008, 07:51 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN
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|  and wow! that rig is awesome, the suspension works perfectly, and it looks just like the real thing, congrats on the major score |
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05-17-2008, 05:25 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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Thats so sweet, a lot of work has gone into that truck and it shows. Looks like it will run pretty good as well. Nice work.
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05-17-2008, 07:23 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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I ran it for 3 packs today at a comp and wow! It really looks just like the real trophy trucks when running. The suspension is amazing. After running it with whatever motor is in it I thought it could use something a bit faster!  I picked up the Sidewinder with the 5700 motor. Should be a bit faster now! I also was pleasantly to see a box from the post office waiting for me when I got home...what did it have you ask?   A new, never run Nikko prerunner body. And I only traded a TLT pinion gear and short shaft for it! Sweet!!! Just need to clean all the glue and residue off of it.  I'll try and get some photos of it tomorrow. I plan to "test" the brushless if the weather is nice! |
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05-17-2008, 08:06 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WEYMOUTH
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hey bro, i am glad you got the body safe and sound, and hey, it was just sitting here in a pile of stuff i need to get rid off, i am glad it went to good use, and thanks for the parts, now i can get on witha new build. thanks again, can't wait to see what is loooks like with the new body on it
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05-17-2008, 08:44 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut
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If you ever are looking for anything and can't find it feel free to ask! I left you feedback just now.I'm hoping to get some action shots but it will be hard driving and taking photos. | |
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