My Gen 8

[mgputer]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Body turned out great!

Thanks!

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[atholliday]

This is my first crawler. I got it in orange and put on a new set of tires Proline Hyrax on black wheels changed the motor to a 21T Holmes Hobbie Trail master. waiting on my Hobbywing 1080 ESC and brass portal covers with brass lower links. Then i will be done for a while since he wife is getting annoyed with all the orders LOL.

[mgputer]

Went out for a drive to try out the new setup and of course I forget my phone. It was a great time. I want to get some brass portal cover. I might have to grab a HR set for now since it's the only one currently.

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[mgputer]

Did a little driving and some side to side comparison with my trx4. Was a good time. Tried a little rock bouncing.

https://youtu.be/FfoqJlOHTvE

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[mgputer]

I changed up the stickers. The black just wasn't doing it for me. I think I like this better besides now I need a set of white spokes.

I changed the front bumper but it hangs out a little more than I would like. I think I am going to just make a bumper.

I have been paying close attention to what on this gen8 makes it more stable than my trx4 defender. I noticed the portal are shorter. You still have the gear reduction and a little more height over straight axles but it sits around 3/8" lower than the TRX which helps with the stability. I believe the lower link mount has a benefit as well.





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[mgputer]

Did a little more work. Put mirrors on, a couple accessories and a spare tire.

I changed how the bomber Cage mounts. Managed to drop it another 1/4".

I also put the steel gears in. It's quiet now. Well, for a portal gear rig.

Took it out for a test run. Works great. This thing really impresses me sometimes.

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[dezfan]

Looks killer!👍🏼

[mgputer]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Looks killer!

Thanks!

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[mgputer]

Printed an air tank and put in a fuel filler for the fuel cell.

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[mgputer]

I took outside for a little spin around the rock pile for an hour. I put a 27t 550 Holmes Hobbies in and it's great how much control you have with this.

I spent the hour crawling over stuff as slow as I could. Fun times.

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[dezfan]

Love the way it turned out. 👍🏼

[mgputer]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Love the way it turned out.

Thanks. I really like this one. I think it's going to be my go to rig for a while.

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[M1tch]

Yep, really nice with the green and white.

[Browneye]

Like.

[mgputer]

Thanks guys.

A couple more accessories and repair the hood hinges I should have screwed instead of using e6000. Then it's on too working on gen8 #3.

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[mgputer]

Worked on the interior. Got a driver to fit. Now I just need to paint it.

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[ferp420]

i would never have cut up my g8 body but that looks pretty sweet
almost makes me want to balk half my 1:1 lol

[mgputer]

Originally Posted by ferp420

i would never have cut up my g8 body but that looks pretty sweet
almost makes me want to balk half my 1:1 lol

Thanks. I cut up 2 bodies in the process. I figured a spare would be good if I made a mistake and I indeed did.

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[mgputer]

I changed the wheels to white spokes. They look pretty good but man what a bear to get my cut stock tires on the wheel.

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[Getting started]

Originally Posted by DukeMinnix

Love the handles and gas cap. I have a blue one myself. Picked it up friday evening. I concur on the foams, mine were frozen solid by the time I got home with it. Do you have any plans for correct windshield wipers for the front and rear, maybe a rear gate handle? I may be interested in purchasing some 3d printed goodies off you if you wish to make sets for others, PM me if so.

I got the 3DP ones from club 5 and did not like them.
I ordered these from Amazon.... much better. Used a screw and nut to fasten.


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