Chicklet's*Axial EXO TERRA*Build***PICS***

[yoda@4x4]

wow broke already.... hope to see some video soon...

[Colby]

If you cant find any pins a nail and a scroll/band saw/other sharp cutting tool and some vise grips will hold you over

EXO looks awesome, I had the same problem on my sc10, blitz, b44, etc

[chicklet]

Thanks Colby!

Well a quick update...I got everything dialed in. New wheels and tires....THEN BAM! My husband ran into the passenger wheel/tire going about 30+mph in his Slash (Exo was at a stand still). Sad to say that it bent the hell out of the recalled button head screw that the control arm rides on. Looking for the post recall parts is going to be loads of fun. I think for the time being, I will convert the front back to the pre-recall setup. The collision also tore the side panels out from the screws and tore both front shocks.

Ugh I'm so sad!!!

[desertmaxx]

and of course, the slash was fine, right. i would be mad, not sad. pics of the carnage please.

Originally Posted by chicklet

Thanks Colby!

Well a quick update...I got everything dialed in. New wheels and tires....THEN BAM! My husband ran into the passenger wheel/tire going about 30+mph in his Slash (Exo was at a stand still). Sad to say that it bent the hell out of the recalled button head screw that the control arm rides on. Looking for the post recall parts is going to be loads of fun. I think for the time being, I will convert the front back to the pre-recall setup. The collision also tore the side panels out from the screws and tore both front shocks.

Ugh I'm so sad!!!

[Spidubic]

Dang! Gotta wonder if the EXO is jinxed.

[chicklet]

Originally Posted by desertmaxx

and of course, the slash was fine, right. i would be mad, not sad. pics of the carnage please.

Yep, slash is perfectly fine.

Originally Posted by Spidubic

Dang! Gotta wonder if the EXO is jinxed.

I think mine is

I bent the bolt back in so I could bring the control arm down and take out what was left of the shock...it looked like a spaghetti noodle at first. The control arm did not take any damage. Now I wonder about the rear that broke on me.

[greencrawler]

I really liked these when I first saw them, but now I'm starting to wonder if they are worth the money if they break that easy

[chicklet]

I love mine...just wish my hubby didn't run straight into it. It happens...

[foproy]

Originally Posted by greencrawler

I really liked these when I first saw them, but now I'm starting to wonder if they are worth the money if they break that easy

that easily? it took a direct hit to the tire from a slash. and from the sound of things it seems the slash hit at its strongest point. that was no light breakage. anything would have been taken out like that.

[Soulo747]

Mine hasn't broke yet (probably just jinxed it) and I drive like ass hahaha


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[desertmaxx]

i dont know, i am having second thoughts too. i have on purposely ran slash's into each other like that before and the both went unscathed. i also think mainly that this is axial's first real non crawler. i think over time they are going to listen the the public and change the exo over time and make it better. all of you(no offense) are rushing and not waiting.

Originally Posted by foproy

that easily? it took a direct hit to the tire from a slash. and from the sound of things it seems the slash hit at its strongest point. that was no light breakage. anything would have been taken out like that.

[Soulo747]

Originally Posted by Soulo747

Mine hasn't broke yet (probably just jinxed it) and I drive like ass hahaha

First injury... Again, crappy cam. But the wing mount snapped clean through.




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[chicklet]

Worked on the Exo today. Got the bent pin removed and replaced both with the pre-recalled pin setup. I swear it was like a wrecked car, "here is the estimate...there maybe more damage when we take it apart." UGH! Found that the other control arm pin was slightly bent and the driver side differential tab mount was broken. I was able to get it glued back on for now. The driver side shock was wasted as well.

Also added some LEDs and slash big bore shocks. Just need to button her all up tomorrow.

[Maddog Madigan]

I've seen that you been using 2s instead of 3s. What have you been seeing temps at with 3s? Or 2s.

[DioptricStraw]

Could you post pics of how you installed the Big Bores? I assume that you changed all 4 to big bores.

[chicklet]

Originally Posted by Maddog Madigan

I've seen that you been using 2s instead of 3s. What have you been seeing temps at with 3s? Or 2s.

Never tried it on 3s.

Originally Posted by DioptricStraw

Could you post pics of how you installed the Big Bores? I assume that you changed all 4 to big bores.

I will post some pics tomorrow.

[MTHead]

Originally Posted by chicklet

Worked on the Exo today. Got the bent pin removed and replaced both with the pre-recalled pin setup. I swear it was like a wrecked car, "here is the estimate...there maybe more damage when we take it apart." UGH! Found that the other control arm pin was slightly bent and the driver side differential tab mount was broken. I was able to get it glued back on for now. The driver side shock was wasted as well.

Damn lead foot..

[chicklet]

Originally Posted by MTHead

Damn lead foot..