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ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-30-2012 02:56 PM

Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2 ( now with K44 axles )
 
Off the bat, the packaging was awesome.
The instructions were easy to read, mostly picture's.
Braceysdad could build this truck.


TRAILFINDER2 :: TRAILFINDER2.mp4 video by ROCKEDUPRICKY - Photobucket

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-30-2012 03:11 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
I love this new tranny and tranfer case. Having a 2 speed will make double the fun.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7409.jpg

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-30-2012 03:16 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
I'm going to build this bone stock and drive the crap out of it, then I'll do some mods to it.
Here'e a pic of it together without the wheels.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7261.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7266.jpg

Meatwad 01-30-2012 03:24 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Lucky monkey bastard... What motor/esc you goin with?

If that tranny/tcase proves to be durable, it'll be a viable replacement for the morbidly obese summit tranny.

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-30-2012 03:38 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatwad (Post 3535997)
Lucky monkey bastard... What motor/esc you goin with?

If that tranny/tcase proves to be durable, it'll be a viable replacement for the morbidly obese summit tranny.

I got a Tekin fxr esc coming and I have a 27 turn motor I'm going to try 1st and then go from there.

chicklet 01-30-2012 03:39 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatwad (Post 3535997)
Lucky monkey bastard...

x2 :flipoff:

Die-Laughing 01-30-2012 05:23 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
berry berry nice my friend!!

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-30-2012 05:48 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatwad (Post 3535997)

If that tranny/tcase proves to be durable, it'll be a viable replacement for the morbidly obese summit tranny.

The gears in the tranny and transfer looked beefy to me. "thumbsup"

Meatwad 01-30-2012 05:51 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY (Post 3536288)
The gears in the tranny and transfer looked beefy to me. "thumbsup"

Yep saw another couple threads of tranny and tcase innards. Looks like rc4wd has been doin some watching

sniper 01-30-2012 06:25 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY (Post 3536023)
I got a Tekin fxr esc coming and I have a 27 turn motor I'm going to try 1st and then go from there.

A 27t should work good, i am running a 35 in mine on 3s

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-31-2012 06:19 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sniper (Post 3536384)
A 27t should work good, i am running a 35 in mine on 3s

The tranny has a Internal ratios:
1st 3.47:1
2nd 1.27:1
I hoping the 27 turn still has enough torque in low gear. I think it will."thumbsup"

Have you ran your 35t yet and how does it do.

Stormin2u 01-31-2012 06:32 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
That's a fantastic looking pacakage it looks like RC4WD just hit a home run. "thumbsup"

adamargue 01-31-2012 06:37 AM

Your coming to disney next weekend right? If so u gotta bring this I've been wanting to see it in action.

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-31-2012 06:48 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin2u (Post 3537385)
That's a fantastic looking pacakage it looks like RC4WD just hit a home run. "thumbsup"

I really think they have Norm."thumbsup"

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamargue (Post 3537393)
Your coming to disney next weekend right? If so u gotta bring this I've been wanting to see it in action.

I hoping to make your guys comp and yes I'll bring it."thumbsup"

Stormin2u 01-31-2012 09:41 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
I'm interested it looks really well done, can't wait to hear more.

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-31-2012 11:22 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin2u (Post 3537646)
I'm interested it looks really well done, can't wait to hear more.

The one thing I liked was how well it fit together, thats a machined chassis, it has a notch for everything.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7414.jpg

Then there's these notches that don't have parts for, makes me think RC4WD has something coming out later for this chassis, The notches are on both sides. ;-)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7418.jpg

Meatwad 01-31-2012 12:14 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
I saw somewhere a mention of a 4 link kit coming. Maybe link mounts?

The more pics I see of this thing the more I like it. Please keep us updated on how it performs and durability-wise.

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-31-2012 04:24 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatwad (Post 3537930)
I saw somewhere a mention of a 4 link kit coming. Maybe link mounts?

The more pics I see of this thing the more I like it. Please keep us updated on how it performs and durability-wise.

4 link is my bet."thumbsup"

If there is a pic of anything you want to see, just let me know.

ROCKEDUP RICKY 01-31-2012 04:35 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Here's what I got so far on the paint. I couldn't find the shade of pink I wanted so I went with this. I still got to sand it down and I'm going to put a flat clear coat on it.

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7424.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7427.jpg

slickwillie 01-31-2012 04:58 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
:shock:That's a sweet paint job!! The chassis looks like it's machined really well. Oh man, I want one8)

Rckcrwlr 01-31-2012 05:17 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Very nice Rick...I like the paint job...

Would rather have had you go with your first thought...what was that again...oh yeah, pink with french blue stripes. :lmao:

Meatwad 01-31-2012 06:07 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY (Post 3538341)
4 link is my bet."thumbsup"

If there is a pic of anything you want to see, just let me know.

Some pics of it outside gettin dirty "thumbsup"

That paintjob is awesome!

Die-Laughing 01-31-2012 06:08 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
very cool paint!

that came out really well.. what was your technique?

sally1800 01-31-2012 06:19 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
You need a Ted Nugent action figure.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...gent_01_04.jpg

ROLANDROCKSHOP 01-31-2012 06:20 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
LOOOVE the paint job ricky!!!"thumbsup"

TEDROCKZ 01-31-2012 07:10 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Nice paint job! It has been a long while since I've been stoked about a new product but this has me sorta excited. Looking forward to your durability reports"thumbsup"

03cobrakid 01-31-2012 07:11 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Nice paint job! Frame looks to be ready for some future accessories.

adamargue 01-31-2012 07:17 PM

Paint looks awesome Ricky! better then all them orange ones haha.

ROCKEDUP RICKY 02-01-2012 03:22 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Meatwad (Post 3538596)
Some pics of it outside gettin dirty "thumbsup"

That paintjob is awesome!

Hopfully this weekend.:mrgreen:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing (Post 3538598)
very cool paint!

that came out really well.. what was your technique?

Thanks, paint the whole thing black, one color at a time with a brush. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by saydee1800 (Post 3538625)
You need a Ted Nugent action figure.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...gent_01_04.jpg

I got to make a whole body driver myself for this rig. I'll start on him as soon as the seat gets here, I'm going to mold him right to the seat.:ror:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLANDROCKSHOP (Post 3538626)
LOOOVE the paint job ricky!!!"thumbsup"

Thanks Buddy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ (Post 3538727)
Nice paint job! It has been a long while since I've been stoked about a new product but this has me sorta excited. Looking forward to your durability reports"thumbsup"

I can't wait to see how the durability will be. From just looking at it, I thing it going to do great."thumbsup"

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03cobrakid (Post 3538730)
Nice paint job! Frame looks to be ready for some future accessories.

Thanks, You seen that too.8)

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamargue (Post 3538745)
Paint looks awesome Ricky! better then all them orange ones haha.

LOL, I was going to go with pink and a lime green stripe, but I couldn't find the pink I wanted. :ror:

braceysdad 02-03-2012 08:57 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Daddy like... This tranny you speak of, did he mention my name?

ROCKEDUP RICKY 02-03-2012 03:26 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by braceysdad (Post 3544282)
Daddy like... This tranny you speak of, did he mention my name?

No he did not.

ROCKEDUP RICKY 02-03-2012 03:32 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
I got the electronics in and the tires and wheels on. The bodys last little touches are drying. I'm charging batterys for tomorrow. :mrgreen: I'll get some video.

The 27 turn motor is going to be awesome. I went out side and tried it out in the street, it hauls ass it 2nd and 1st is just right for trail-in, still got some wheel speed. "thumbsup"

Some pics

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7428.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7431.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7433.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7434.jpg

skullking 02-03-2012 04:31 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
this thing looks like it is going to make the 27 turn make a come back...lol

ROCKEDUP RICKY 02-04-2012 07:30 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by skullking (Post 3545054)
this thing looks like it is going to make the 27 turn make a come back...lol

It just might, lol.

I'm heading out right now to drive mine. :mrgreen:

ROCKEDUP RICKY 02-04-2012 10:17 AM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
I went out right after it stopped stopped raining. All was good ,having a great time, then I got a little clich or something. So I had to call it an early day and go back and see whats up.:)
I did get a little video, I'll post it up later.

Here's some poser shots.:ror:


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7442.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7444.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7435.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7438.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7440.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...2/IMG_7441.jpg

ROCKEDUP RICKY 02-04-2012 12:35 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Here's a little video. Trying out 2nd gear.


http://s294.photobucket.com/albums/m...railfinder.mp4

TEDROCKZ 02-04-2012 12:40 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Swiftness"thumbsup"
I'm ready for one...BAD!!!

Rckcrwlr 02-04-2012 12:42 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Well the 27T is going in mine...

That was sick... Great video...

ROCKEDUP RICKY 02-04-2012 12:47 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ (Post 3546628)
Swiftness"thumbsup"
I'm ready for one...BAD!!!

I like it. :mrgreen:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rckcrwlr (Post 3546630)
Well the 27T is going in mine...

That was sick... Great video...

I working on a little crawling video now. 27 turn works great for crawling too.

Rckcrwlr 02-04-2012 12:52 PM

Re: Rockedup Ricky's RC4WD Trailfinder 2
 
Hmmm....

The old...
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...hiopyle145.jpg

The new...
http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/y...sTF2Flying.jpg


"thumbsup"


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