Got a sand scorcher for xmas :)

[cguit]

Got a sand scorcher for xmas instead of a crawler this year, but im really happy about it. Never have I seen so many metal parts in a kit!!

[cguit]

So the original motor and esc I got were too big for the scorcher, xchnaged them and now everything fits with a slight mod. The dif is locked in this but im not sure if I really need to change it.

[dasbeermeister]

Getting the ball diff kit #84113 will help greatly with the turning radius. And running a brushless can quickly kill the spur gear if your not careful. Google sand scorcher slipper clutch mod for a fairly simple fix. I've gathered all the slipper parts for mine but haven't done it yet.

[fordsuperduty]

I've got a sand scorcher running a castle sidewinder brushless setup the only thing I can say is set the punch way down if u go brushless or u won't be able to control off the hit
Pics of mine are in my album on my screen page I'm at work or I'd post the here

Sent from my iPhone in the shop

[cguit]

Got some more work done, not that impressed with the shocks.

[poomwah]

best christmas present ever

[vipxj]

Should be an interesting ride with brushless,

[1BadJeepBruiser]

I love my sand scorcher, it's probably my favorite RC to whip around. Especially on the beach. I didn't go crazy with a power plant, just a tamiya black motor upgrade. I did put rc4wd shocks on mine. I have another scorcher and I wanna try the RC Channel rear kit on it. I just gave the body to my buddy to paint today and got some aluminum wheels from RPP for it.

[cguit]

So finally had time to work on this and Im on the step to assemble the servo saver thing. Well apparently its not just a saver, its the one thing that lets u steer and It broke when I assembled it like the instructions said!!

[dasbeermeister]

Originally Posted by cguit

So finally had time to work on this and Im on the step to assemble the servo saver thing. Well apparently its not just a saver, its the one thing that lets u steer and It broke when I assembled it like the instructions said!!

Must have been a flaw in the moulding process. I've built a few of these and never snapped one. You might be able to contact Tamiya USA and get new parts for free. I had to do it a couple times in the 80's. if that doesn't work, look for that parts tree on ebay. Or pin vice a couple holes on each side and slide in piano wire and epoxy the part back together.

[cguit]

ya I think I would probably forgo the save all together and just use some bolts and spacers and link the 2 parts together that way. I emailed Tamiya Canada and we'll see.

[fordsuperduty]

I didn't run any of the factory steering setup mine setup like a pan car servo sitting on the chassis with rods running to each wheel end if that helps. I ended up with better steering feel bc I went that route.

Sent from my iPhone in the shop

[cguit]

When all else fails raid the axial bits you have leftover from other builds

[shwng1973]

I loved my SRB. Might get another just to drive around the house.The Tamiya sport tuned motor on 3s is a blast...

[cguit]

Meh lots of work and not much time for my build. Got some stuff for the kit though. I got some alloy rims, a servo saver and small lipo to fit the tray.

[cguit]

trying a custom servo mod for my steering. Anyone have an idea what I can use for spacers inside the case between the servo mounts and case?

[nmanuel01]

Stainless tubing maybe and make your own?

[cguit]

Got it mostly together, cut up some old servo mounts for spacers

[cguit]

Got the servo mounted in the body and the head turns, got the driver all painted. First time I have ever painted anything like this. Glued a servo horn piece to the drivers head and used the screw to keep the head on the servo.

[drywallguy]

Your build is right in time for the Rogue Elements dash reissue. A pretty sweet finishing touch.