Crawler Innovations EXO Terra Buggy test mule

[Nova's Ark]

I've had this built for a while now and finally had some time today to take pictures. It's basically box stock and built to the manual specs. I did add over drive gears in the front though. I also installed the dual rate shock pistons. Has anybody else tried those? I did a search but didn't come up with much on RCC or RCSC.

As for electronics, I installed a Traxxas 3S Velineon brushless system with a fan to help keep the temps down since the interior limits air flow. I will be using a Hobby Partz Sky Lipo 3S, 3000Mah, 40C battery. It has a Hitec 5955 steering servo. I'm using the GT3B TX & RX.

These are all poser shots. I haven't even driven the buggy yet unfortunately. C.I. has just been to busy with other projects. I have already made closed cell foams for this buggy though . The current set is a modified set of HB Pro Molded Closed Cell 1/8 scale buggy foams. Just the fit and feel of them is night and day over the cheap conventional foams the kit comes with. I will keep y'all posted as I make progress on this buggy. I have a few cool things planned for it.























Size comparison pic against my 2WD Slash:

[ittybitty]

Looks good Eddie...looking forward to trying out the foams when you get them ready

[desertmaxx]

looks good. i like the white. looks like its going fast just sitting there.

[Nova's Ark]

Originally Posted by ittybitty

Looks good Eddie...looking forward to trying out the foams when you get them ready

I will definitely keep you posted. Thanks Ryan

Originally Posted by desertmaxx

looks good. i like the white. looks like its going fast just sitting there.

Thank you sir.

[Nova's Ark]

After the foams, the next mod for me was to address the roof. I'm not a fan of it. It reminds me of a vintage muscle car hood. Something Oldsmobile in the Cutlass line. I like it on the muscle car but not for the buggy. Especially with it being a four seater. I asked Lori (my better half) to please make me a white canvas top for it and this is what she came up with

[drywallguy]

Your better half did a fine job on the top! I hope she makes some to sell to us non sewing folks.

[Soulo747]

Looks nice. Now get it dirty!!!!!!!!!!!

[jonboyauto]

Way to make it unique. Keep up the creativity.

[Nova's Ark]

It's been a long time since this thread has been updated. I still have this EXO.
The current electronics:
Castle Creation One Cell MMP ESC
Castle Creation BEC
Castle Creation 4 pole 3600KV motor
Hitec 7955 servo
Futaba 4PK TX & RX

List of upgrades parts currently installed:
RPM front and rear control arms
Lunsford Titanium Kit
VP motor mount
VP front steering knuckles
STRC front C hubs
STRC carbon steering brace
STRC aluminum ball bearing steering kit
STRC chassis
STRC rear hub carriers
STRC front bulkhead brace
STRC rear bulkhead brace
VP front Shock Tower
VP rear Shock Tower
Traxxas Big Bore shocks front and rear with RPM dual stage shock pistons
DE Racing Wheels
Pit Bull SC Basher tire
CI Deuce's Wild SC short foams
Axial aluminum toe blocks front and rear
Axial HD OD gears in front
Axial HD standard gears in rear




Sent from the back seat of Josh's grandma's traverse leaving the Pit Bull G6 :-D