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WOUrugger51 · 01-02-2010, 04:08 AM

I've actually been making a lot of changes to this rig...

I am running the rear shocks at less of an angle to get more clearance in the rear, and I ditched one of the FX-Rs and got a Punk dig unit. Had to re-do all of the wire management too.

Also, my Novas Ark foams arrived today..... THESE THINGS ARE NICE! They fill the tires out much better. I cut the outer side lugs off the fronts of my Leopards, and I cant wait to get this pig out on the rocks meow!

pictures to follow soon.....

Krakker · 01-02-2010, 06:13 AM

Why would you ditch an FXR for a punk dig? What radio are you using?
I can't wait for a 3nd FXR to get here and ditch my dig setup, way more pull/push tunability with 2 motors running independant of each other.

ROCKEDUP RICKY · 01-02-2010, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krakker

Why would you ditch an FXR for a punk dig? What radio are you using?
I can't wait for a 3nd FXR to get here and ditch my dig setup, way more pull/push tunability with 2 motors running independant of each other.

When you say push /pull turning,do you mean 1 tire turning forward and the other going backward. If so I think thats called a reverse.

WOUrugger51 · 01-04-2010, 02:59 PM

oh I know, the dual ESCs were sweet, but I had a couple reasons to switch...

1) I have a 3PM with the three position switch mod, but since confirming it won't work with mixing, front AND rear dig, I needed to change it up. The mixing was cool, but I would rather have rear dig..

2) didn't want to spend the $ on a 3PK

3) the FXR is going in a tuber shafty I'm putting together, so it's not wasted. I'll post pics up when it's near completion, it will be pretty cool.

Just had my first comp with it yesterday. The truck kicked ass, and I'm the reason I didn't finish in the top ten. Still very impressed.

I'm thinking about experimenting with the moon buggy arched lower links in the rear, hoping that it will further increase my breakover angle.

kawboy17 · 01-04-2010, 08:28 PM

clean looking rig, it looks like you took you time on the wiring.

sourdojack · 03-03-2010, 07:10 PM

Any new updates there Claydizzle?

WOUrugger51 · 03-15-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sourdojack

Any new updates there Claydizzle?

yes MANY! stand by for updates and pix. had to rewire the whole thing...

run2jeepn · 03-15-2010, 12:33 AM

Can't wait to see what have in store for us... It's been a clean build so far. Dual ESC's to me is more of a BLING factor then an advantage on the rocks. 99% of the Guys with Dual ESC's don't know how to drive them. So it hurts them more then it helps them. If you can keep your rig Basic, learn to drive it. You will be more relaxed and drive even better in Comps.

WOUrugger51 · 03-15-2010, 03:47 PM

yah I ditched one of the FXRs and got a Punk dig unit. we couldn't program my radio the way we needed. it's very capable this way, and I'm slowly learning how to drive it.

I'll get some pictures up of my custom stainless links I made. Closer to a 60/40 setup, with some new SLWs and Sedonas too!

JSmall · 04-03-2010, 06:30 PM

Let's see the updated pics Clay

I know you made some changes to your steering.

WOUrugger51 · 04-04-2010, 05:14 PM

i know im terrible... will post as soon as i get home Jaromy. it definitely is night and day different

sourdojack · 04-06-2010, 12:48 PM

Are you still not home yet? I don't see any updates

TOM

JSmall · 04-06-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sourdojack

Are you still not home yet? I don't see any updates

TOM

He's a slacker

Hey Clay...

WOUrugger51 · 04-07-2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krakker

Why would you ditch an FXR for a punk dig? What radio are you using?
I can't wait for a 3nd FXR to get here and ditch my dig setup, way more pull/push tunability with 2 motors running independant of each other.

because I'm running a modified 3PM and can't get the mixing options I thought I could, so i went with the punk. it works great

Beerman Crawler · 04-27-2010, 12:26 PM

UPDATE please. want to see how not to build a rig

WOUrugger51 · 04-27-2010, 04:43 PM

okay funny guy! this setup is going to rock. Pics to follow

WOUrugger51 · 04-27-2010, 04:54 PM

here's a tease... crappy pic I know, but taken with the phone

WOUrugger51 · 04-27-2010, 05:00 PM

so this is a Juice Chassis with T1E moonbuggy rear links, and custom fronts/uppers. I used 8/32 SS all-thread with 1/4" SS tubing for the lower fronts, and aluminum for the uppers. Losi shocks, but the fronts have the TCS internal springs (soft) and an RC18 drilled out shock cap. Put a little heat shrink to keep the spring in place.

this thing is very smooth and soft, with plenty of articulation!!

now to place my battery.... HMMMMMM

WOUrugger51 · 04-27-2010, 05:02 PM

sorry for the crappy pics, I will get some better shots later.

AND, the custom painted body is on the way too

WOUrugger51 · 04-27-2010, 05:03 PM

here's my body... haven't received it yet, but I'm expecting it today or tomorrow.

04-27-2010, 04:54 PM	#37
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	here's a tease... crappy pic I know, but taken with the phone Attached Images

04-27-2010, 05:00 PM	#38
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	so this is a Juice Chassis with T1E moonbuggy rear links, and custom fronts/uppers. I used 8/32 SS all-thread with 1/4" SS tubing for the lower fronts, and aluminum for the uppers. Losi shocks, but the fronts have the TCS internal springs (soft) and an RC18 drilled out shock cap. Put a little heat shrink to keep the spring in place. this thing is very smooth and soft, with plenty of articulation!! now to place my battery.... HMMMMMM Attached Images

04-27-2010, 05:02 PM	#39
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	sorry for the crappy pics, I will get some better shots later. AND, the custom painted body is on the way too Attached Images

01-02-2010, 04:08 AM	#21
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	I've actually been making a lot of changes to this rig... I am running the rear shocks at less of an angle to get more clearance in the rear, and I ditched one of the FX-Rs and got a Punk dig unit. Had to re-do all of the wire management too. Also, my Novas Ark foams arrived today..... THESE THINGS ARE NICE! They fill the tires out much better. I cut the outer side lugs off the fronts of my Leopards, and I cant wait to get this pig out on the rocks meow! pictures to follow soon.....

01-02-2010, 06:13 AM	#22
Krakker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where freedom is earned. Posts: 2,011	Why would you ditch an FXR for a punk dig? What radio are you using? I can't wait for a 3nd FXR to get here and ditch my dig setup, way more pull/push tunability with 2 motors running independant of each other.

01-04-2010, 02:59 PM	#24
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	oh I know, the dual ESCs were sweet, but I had a couple reasons to switch... 1) I have a 3PM with the three position switch mod, but since confirming it won't work with mixing, front AND rear dig, I needed to change it up. The mixing was cool, but I would rather have rear dig.. 2) didn't want to spend the $ on a 3PK 3) the FXR is going in a tuber shafty I'm putting together, so it's not wasted. I'll post pics up when it's near completion, it will be pretty cool. Just had my first comp with it yesterday. The truck kicked ass, and I'm the reason I didn't finish in the top ten. Still very impressed. I'm thinking about experimenting with the moon buggy arched lower links in the rear, hoping that it will further increase my breakover angle.

01-04-2010, 08:28 PM	#25
kawboy17 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Splendora, Tx Posts: 130	clean looking rig, it looks like you took you time on the wiring.

03-03-2010, 07:10 PM	#26
sourdojack Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the foams are always wet Posts: 878	Any new updates there Claydizzle?

03-15-2010, 12:33 AM	#28
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Can't wait to see what have in store for us... It's been a clean build so far. Dual ESC's to me is more of a BLING factor then an advantage on the rocks. 99% of the Guys with Dual ESC's don't know how to drive them. So it hurts them more then it helps them. If you can keep your rig Basic, learn to drive it. You will be more relaxed and drive even better in Comps.

03-15-2010, 03:47 PM	#29
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	yah I ditched one of the FXRs and got a Punk dig unit. we couldn't program my radio the way we needed. it's very capable this way, and I'm slowly learning how to drive it. I'll get some pictures up of my custom stainless links I made. Closer to a 60/40 setup, with some new SLWs and Sedonas too!

04-03-2010, 06:30 PM	#30
JSmall Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tualatin, OR Posts: 75	Let's see the updated pics Clay I know you made some changes to your steering.

04-04-2010, 05:14 PM	#31
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	i know im terrible... will post as soon as i get home Jaromy. it definitely is night and day different

04-06-2010, 12:48 PM	#32
sourdojack Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the foams are always wet Posts: 878	Are you still not home yet? I don't see any updates TOM

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04-27-2010, 12:26 PM	#35
Beerman Crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 358	UPDATE please. want to see how not to build a rig

04-27-2010, 04:43 PM	#36
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	okay funny guy! this setup is going to rock. Pics to follow

04-27-2010, 05:03 PM	#40
WOUrugger51 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn Posts: 189	here's my body... haven't received it yet, but I'm expecting it today or tomorrow.

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