No Gelande II specific forum here?

[NFA Fabrication]

Have't been on here in a while. Getting re-excited for the scale trucks. Just added a few to my collection, a Traxxas TRX-4, and an RC4WD Gelande II Cruiser. Trying to figure out what all is needed to put the R3 2 speed trans in my Cruiser, came here to look for info, and realized there is nor G II forum. Aslo, has anyone else used the Proline TSL 1.9 tires with RC4WD stamped beadlock wheels with the Proline specific internal beadlock ring?:

1.9 Proline Tire Compatible Internal Beadlock Rings

[gsgraber92]

I'm disappointed too there is no G2 specific in the forum. I had to head over to RC4WD forum for info or dig around here a bit.


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[NFA Fabrication]

Yeah, no good. I did finally get this all done today though, I am very pleased with the outcome! A little before and after action:

[NFA Fabrication]

Lights added!

[Frazzo]

Yah it's really a let down there isn't a Gelande page. Yet they put up a Traxxas Page.... lame....


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[Drrudat]

Maybe you should start one

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[ebbet]

I've wondered this before, myself. I usually look in the Scale 1.9 forum or go to RC4WD forum. Can we make a plea to the admins? Not sure how new forums are created.

[HumboldtEF]

Try posting the suggestion in the comments suggestions and help section

I does seem like a section this forum could use.

[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by ebbet

I've wondered this before, myself. I usually look in the Scale 1.9 forum or go to RC4WD forum. Can we make a plea to the admins? Not sure how new forums are created.

In the past, new forums were created if the manufacturer sent a truck to the owner of RCC. Since RC4WD is no longer a vendor on RCC, that doesn't seem likely at this point. The RC4WD Forum has a G2 section, and SBG is a great forum for scale builds regardless of platform. There are also a couple of decent G2 specific groups on FB.

[HumboldtEF]

Originally Posted by NFA Fabrication

Aslo, has anyone else used the Proline TSL 1.9 tires with RC4WD stamped beadlock wheels with the Proline specific internal beadlock ring?:

1.9 Proline Tire Compatible Internal Beadlock Rings

I used the Proline compatible rings on a set of RC4WD pro10's (stamped steel wheels) with Proline krawler TA's. they went together quite easily, it only took 1 attempt per tire. I can see these rings allow for a thicker bead and have a bit more of a lip to clamp as well.

[Pete9]

The GII looks great! How's it crawl?

[NFA Fabrication]

Originally Posted by Pete9

The GII looks great! How's it crawl?

Not well! Lol, It is so beyond top heavy with that body, that it is difficult to keep upright compared to my TRX-4 or SCX-10. You'd never be able to follow an SCX-10 or TRX-4 on a trail without a lot of assistance. I was looking to order an SCX-10 2 today (RTR). Does not appear to be available. Anyone know what the deal is there? The GII is super fun to drive just because of how good it looks though, it is gorgeous. I want to add the 2 speed R3 trans, but apparently it is not a simple bolt in. I do full size car fabrication, so I can make what is needed, but I want to plan it and would like to see if others have done it. Anyone else done this?

[NFA Fabrication]

Originally Posted by Frazzo

Yah it's really a let down there isn't a Gelande page. Yet they put up a Traxxas Page.... lame....


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Well, the GII is Similar to the TFII, so I kinda get it. I know The TRX-4 doesn't get all the love (I personally think it is just purists not accepting that Traxxas has entered this market), But I will give anything a shot if it pulls me in, and the TRX-4 does not disappoint... I think Traxxas earned the respect with this one! This was their initial shot at the Scale market, and I feel they came heavy handed and blew away expectations. I don't regret buying mine for one minute, and am almost concerned that I may be considering it my go-to truck over my SCX-10 now.

[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by Pete9

The GII looks great! How's it crawl?

Originally Posted by NFA Fabrication

Not well! Lol, It is so beyond top heavy with that body, that it is difficult to keep upright compared to my TRX-4 or SCX-10. You'd never be able to follow an SCX-10 or TRX-4 on a trail without a lot of assistance. ... The GII is super fun to drive just because of how good it looks though, it is gorgeous.

I agree about it being super fun to drive but disagree about the capabilities. With a little work on the suspension setup, the right tires and foams, possibly some weight added down low, and some driving skill, even a super top heavy G2 can do very well as a trail rig and comfortably handle light to moderate rocks. Here are a couple of videos of my very top-heavy 10.5 lbs D90 in action:

https://www.facebook.com/BowHouseRC/...type=2&theater


https://youtu.be/dW6PRpouY4s

With a Cruiser body, switching to leaf springs makes a world of difference in performance and stays true to the suspension setup of the 1:1. Here's my review of a leaf-sprung Cruiser with plenty of footage in action:

https://youtu.be/CtyahqDzweg

Originally Posted by NFA Fabrication

I was looking to order an SCX-10 2 today (RTR). Does not appear to be available. Anyone know what the deal is there?

Much has been written about this. Axial's primary contract manufacturer went bankrupt and was shut down around the turn of the year, and they are just now starting to get product back into the hands of distributors and retailers.

Originally Posted by NFA Fabrication

I want to add the 2 speed R3 trans, but apparently it is not a simple bolt in. I do full size car fabrication, so I can make what is needed, but I want to plan it and would like to see if others have done it. Anyone else done this?

It's definitely not a bolt-in. The issue that you'll have with putting a 2-speed R3 into a standard WB G2 chassis is real estate. The standard WB G2 is shorter than the TF2, so there is less room to fit the longer 2-speed tranny and shift servo. If you're up for some fab work, it should be doable. That said, in my opinion, it's probably not worth the effort. Much as I love 2-speeds, you can get plenty of flexibility with the single speed by choosing a good powertrain setup.

[Frazzo]

Originally Posted by NFA Fabrication

Well, the GII is Similar to the TFII, so I kinda get it. I know The TRX-4 doesn't get all the love (I personally think it is just purists not accepting that Traxxas has entered this market), But I will give anything a shot if it pulls me in, and the TRX-4 does not disappoint... I think Traxxas earned the respect with this one! This was their initial shot at the Scale market, and I feel they came heavy handed and blew away expectations. I don't regret buying mine for one minute, and am almost concerned that I may be considering it my go-to truck over my SCX-10 now.

The G2 and TF2 are not similar. The chassis are different and the axles are different. How links mount are different. The only similar thing in the single speed that comes in the rtr tf2.


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[HumboldtEF]

Originally Posted by NFA Fabrication

I was looking to order an SCX-10 2 today (RTR). Does not appear to be available. Anyone know what the deal is there?

Yeah they've got some supply issues, Though I see RPP has some SCX10.2's available for the first time in a while

[gsgraber92]

I emailed one of the moderators and ask to add Gelande to Scale Brand Specific. Haven't heard anything. Subs get added. SCX10.2 did before the kits ever came out.


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[new2rocks]

Originally Posted by gsgraber92

Subs get added. SCX10.2 did before the kits ever came out.

Axial's SCX10 II Jeep Cherokee R&D rig photos

[NFA Fabrication]

Originally Posted by Frazzo

The G2 and TF2 are not similar. The chassis are different and the axles are different. How links mount are different. The only similar thing in the single speed that comes in the rtr tf2.


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I actually didn't know the axles were different. But obviously the TRX-4 Is a 100% different truck. It would be nice to have forums for each truck, or at least each brand.